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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Protected areas.

Article L3335-11

…rinks for consumption on the premises under the guise of associations are subject to the administrative regulations governing public houses under the conditions set out in article 1655 of the General…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Common provisions.

Article L3355-2

The rights provided for in Article L. 3355-1 are also recognised for trade unions formed in accordance with the law of 31 March 1884 for the defence of the general interests of the drinks trade.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Common provisions.

Article L3355-5

In the event of prosecution for an offence that may result in the temporary or permanent closure of a public house, the Public Prosecutor's Office will take the steps provided for in the last paragrap…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter V: Protected areas.

Article L3335-1

Without prejudice to acquired rights, and after informing the mayors of the municipalities concerned, the representative of the State in the département shall determine the distances within which on-t…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
ANNEX TO BOOK V

Article

V-1. Selective financial aid for the restoration and digitisation of cinematographic heritage works V-1.1. Supporting documents to be attached to an application for aid for the restoration and digitis…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter V: Consultative Commission

Article 635-1

The Technical Projects Grants Committee is made up of twenty-eight members, including a chairman and three vice-chairmen, appointed for a renewable two-year term.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter V: Consultative Commission

Article 635-2

…mmission is made up of three colleges sitting separately. The first panel comprises the Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and eight other members. It is responsible for examining applications for aid for tech…

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French Commercial codeIn force
BOOK VII: Commercial jurisdictions and the organisation of commerce.

Article L750-1

Locations, extensions, transfers of existing businesses and changes in the sector of activity of commercial and craft businesses must meet the requirements of regional planning, environmental protecti…

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French Commercial codeIn force
BOOK VII: Commercial jurisdictions and the organisation of commerce.

Article L750-1-1

In accordance with the guidelines defined in Article L. 750-1, the Government shall ensure the balanced development of the various forms of commerce by contributing to the revitalisation of local comm…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Title III: Procedures and penalties

Article R335-4

…down for fourth-class offences: 1° Holding for personal use or using a technological application, device or component designed or specially adapted to delete or modify an item of information referred…

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