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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Clarifying the encrypted data needed to establish the truth

Article 230-4

Decisions taken pursuant to this chapter shall not be of a judicial nature and shall not be subject to appeal.

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French Customs CodeIn force
Section 2: Establishment of customs brigades.

Article 50

Customs brigades are created and abolished by decisions of the Director General of Customs and Excise.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Approval of organised adapted holidays.

Article R412-17-1

Approval decisions, suspensions and withdrawals of approval are published in the prefecture's official journal of administrative acts.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 2: Ordinary procedure

Article R121-17

If necessary, the judge may declare the decision enforceable on the basis of the minutes alone.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Simplified joint stock companies.

Article L227-3

The decision to convert into a société par actions simplifiée is taken unanimously by the partners.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: The National Enforcement Committee

Article L561-43

Appeals against decisions of the Commission Nationale des Sanctions (National Sanctions Commission) are appeals of full jurisdiction.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 311-96

The decision to grant aid is taken after consulting the relevant specialist committee.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 311-104

The decision to award a grant is taken on the advice of the Commission des aides aux vidéomusiques.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter IV: Common provisions.

Article 1022

A copy of the judgment shall be sent to the court from which the contested decision emanates.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter XI: Legal support measures.

Article 1262-4

The judge rules within one month of the application being filed. His decision is not subject to opposition.

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