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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Information for purchasers of recording media subject to private copy levies

Article R311-11

…of the Minister responsible for culture specifies the content of the notice provided for in article L. 311-4-1 as well as the URL address of the online public communication site from which it may be c…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Information for purchasers of recording media subject to private copy levies

Article R311-12

The authority competent to impose administrative fines for breaches of Article L. 311-4-1 is the administrative authority designated by article R. 141-4 of the Consumer Code. Prior to any decision, th…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions relating to the establishment of a relay facility

Article R311-14

The decision of the collège de résolution to extend, pursuant to Article L. 311-39, the deadline for withdrawing the authorisation of the bridge institution, shall be based on an assessment of the sit…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: COMMON PROVISIONS

Article R311-2

…order to be admitted to French territory, the visas and documents mentioned in 1° and 2° of article L. 311-1.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Classification.

Article D311-8

…nth following receipt of the complete application for classification, the body mentioned in Article L. 141-2 takes the decision to classify the property in the category for which the assessing body pr…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 3: Penalties.

Article R311-13

…ained or have been seriously inadequately maintained. He shall inform the body mentioned in article L. 141-2 of his decision.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 3: Penalties.

Article R311-14

The cancellation provided for in article R. 311-13 may not be pronounced unless the operator has been notified in advance and invited to be heard in person or by a representative.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Procedural provisions and respect for the rights of policyholders and creditors

Article R311-18

For the purposes of Article L. 311-50, the resolution college shall present to potential acquirers the terms and timetable for the transfer of securities implemented under the procedure provided for i…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Exclusion of non-specialised cinemas

Article D311-11

…article L. 311-2, automatic grants are not calculated during the following periods: 1° One week in the event…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Classification.

Article D311-6

…tain classification must submit their application electronically to the body referred to in Article L. 141-2 , together with a visit certificate issued by a type A or C assessment body accredited to i…

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