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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1 : Application for a cinema licence

Article R211-3

The application for a cinematographic licence is submitted by the producer of the work or document, or by an authorised representative, at least one month before the date scheduled for the first publi…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: The insurance certificate.

Article A211-6

As regards the supporting document provided for in Article R. 211-15, the following must be indicated under the vehicle's characteristics: 1° In all cases, the type and make of the vehicle ; 2° In the…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Contract for the sale of travel and holidays.

Article R211-4

Prior to the conclusion of the contract, the organiser or retailer must communicate the following information to the traveller: 1° The main characteristics of the travel services: a) The destination o…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation

Article D211-60

Decisions relating to the budget and the financial account are enforceable under the conditions set out in Title III of Decree no. 2012-1246 of 7 November 2012 relating to public budgetary and account…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for exercising the right to vote and stand for election and rules applicable to the conduct of the ballot for the election of staff representatives to the Board of Directors

Article A211-42

The Director of the Ecole Nationale de Voile et des Sports Nautiques is responsible for drawing up the electoral lists and organising all operations relating to the election of elected staff represent…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 9: Contract for the enjoyment of immovable property on a timeshare basis.

Article R211-49

A travel operator who, under the conditions provided for in Article L. 211-24, assists in the conclusion of a timeshare contract does so under a written mandate which indicates the name of the agent,…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exceptional cinematographic performances

Article R211-48

The cinematographic exhibition licence issued by the Minister for Culture includes : 1° The title of the work or document and the name of the director; 2° The duration of the work or document; 3° Wher…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Deductibles, exclusions from cover, forfeiture and recourse by the insurer.

Article R211-10

Without contravening the provisions of Article L. 211-1, the insurance contract may contain clauses excluding cover in the following cases:1° Where, at the time of the claim, the driver is not of the…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation

Article D211-45

The deliberations of the Board of Directors and the decisions taken by the Director acting on behalf of the Board of Directors which, within a period of ten days following receipt of the minutes or th…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for exercising the right to vote and stand for election and rules applicable to the conduct of the ballot for the election of members to the board of directors of the Ecole nationale des sports de montagne and to the advisory boards of the Ecole nationale de ski et d'alpinisme and the Centre national de ski nordique et de moyenne montagne

Article A211-54

The Director General of the Ecole nationale des sports de montagne is responsible for drawing up the electoral lists and organising all the operations relating to the election of the elected members o…

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