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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Plant breeding

Article L623-4-1

…ing a new variety or acts referred to in I of Article L. 623-4 relating to that new variety, unless III and IV of that same Article are applicable. II.-The proprietor's right does not extend to acts c…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Plant breeding

Article L623-5

…nd vines for more than six years prior to the said date, the variety shall not be deemed to be new. II. - The following are not considered to be delivery to third parties within the meaning of I: deli…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Authorisation

Article R1231-10

…have consented to cross-organ donation, in compliance with the principle of anonymity laid down in II of Article L. 1231-1. When such a proposal is made, it is forwarded to the doctor in charge of th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 16: Interventional cardiology imaging procedures

Article D6124-184

…change of equipment, a major modification to the structure or a prolonged interruption in activity. II - The management of any child under the "interventional rhythmology" modality and of any adult pa…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Transparency and disclosure requirements

Article L326-3

…information relating to the management of these rights determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat. II.-When income from the exploitation of rights is distributed or paid to rights holders by a legal…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of midwives.

Article R4127-310-1

…therapeutic procedures. It does not undermine the dignity of the profession or mislead the public. II. - The midwife may also, by any means, including on a website, communicate to the public or to he…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Special provisions for residential or business premises

Article L412-7

…isfy the conditions for which the accommodation was made available to them. The provisions of Title II of this book do not apply to these occupants either.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Chapter 1: Direct taxes and similar levies

Article 1590

…er year, from its first extension; 3° €30 per square kilometre per year, from its second extension. II. - The proceeds of the tax are collected for the benefit of the départements, the territorial col…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section I: Scope of application

Article 256 C

…visions of this chapter, to constitute a single taxable person within the meaning of Article 256 A. II.-1. Taxable persons directly or indirectly controlled in law by the same person, including that p…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Critical care

Article R6123-38-2

…ldren and adolescents under the age of 18 cared for, excluding newborns in neonatal intensive care. II. - In the event of an exceptional and temporary event leading to a significant drop in activity,…

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