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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Judicial remedies to guarantee the right to respect for dignity in detention

Article R249-32

If the judge considers that the unworthy conditions of detention have not been put an end to, he shall take one of the decisions provided for in 1° to 3° of II of article 803-8. In the cases provided…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of chiropodists

Article R4322-37

The following principles apply to all chiropodists in private practice. These principles are : 1° The patient's free choice of chiropodist; 2° The freedom of prescription of the chiropodist in complia…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conduct of inspection operations

Article R6362-3

The results of the checks provided for in articles L. 6361-1 to L. 6361-3 are notified to the person concerned, indicating the period within which he or she may submit written observations and, where…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 211-113

Cinematographic works that have received aid for audiovisual production are not eligible for post-production aid unless the conditions set out in 2° of article…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 211-114

Post-production grants are awarded on the basis of the nature of the subject and the characteristics, qualities and production conditions of the works.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 211-117

The provisional decision is taken after consultation with the relevant Selective Production Grants Committee.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 211-121

The aid is reimbursed from the sums calculated in accordance with articles…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 211-120

The aid is granted in the form of an advance.The aid is the subject of an agreement concluded with the production company.The agreement cannot be executed until the cinema exhibition licence has been…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 211-111

Selective financial aid is awarded after completion for the production of long-term cinematographic works.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 211-112

Works are eligible for post-production support if they:1° Meet the general conditions set out in sub-section 2 of section 1 of this chapter;2° Are in original French or, if at least two different lang…

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