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Showing 211220 of 57520 articles for Art. L 251-11 al. 2

French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Scope of protection

Article L511-11

Subject to the provisions of international conventions to which France is a party, a foreigner who is neither established nor domiciled in the territory of a Member State of the European Community or…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: National Sports Agency

Article L112-11

In addition to those provided for inArticle 113 of the aforementionedLaw no. 2011-525 of 17 May 2011, the Agency's resources come mainly from the proceeds of the assigned taxes mentioned in the first…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Nomination labour tribunal

Article L1441-11

Persons covered by 1° of article L. 1441-6, with the exception of domestic employees and their employers, are candidates in the section of the industrial tribunal within whose jurisdiction they carry…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Marinas and anchorages.

Article L341-11

The rules relating to temporary occupation authorisations that may be granted for the development, organisation and management of anchorage areas and light facilities on the public river domain are se…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Termination of benefits

Article L551-11

The accommodation for asylum seekers provided for in Chapter II ends at the end of the month during which the applicant's right to remain on French territory ended, under the conditions provided for i…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Control of legality

Article L2131-11

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Payment service providers

Article L572-11

Failure by the directors of a payment institution to prepare accounts in consolidated form, in accordance with III of article L. 522-19, is punishable by a fine of €15,000.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Notifications and information

Article L233-11

Any clause in an agreement providing for preferential conditions for the sale or acquisition of shares admitted to trading on a regulated market and relating to at least 0.5% of the capital or voting…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Other prohibited practices

Article L442-11

It is prohibited for any person to offer products for sale or to offer services using, under irregular conditions, the public domain of the State, local authorities and their public establishments. In…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Right to training

Article L3123-11

In addition to the leave of absence and credit for hours provided for in articles L. 3123-1 and L. 3123-2, members of the departmental council who are employees are entitled to training leave. This le…

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