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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Characteristics and approval of computerised ticketing systems

Article D212-79

The characteristics and operation of computerised systems used to issue computerised tickets or dematerialised admission rights comply with specifications approved by joint order of the Minister for C…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Direct production allowances for parity between women and men

Article 211-79

1° For cinematographic works belonging to the animation genre and produced in two dimensions, points are allocated as follows:- legal representative of the production company or person acting as produ…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Transferable debt securities.

Article L228-79

Securities are constituted in a special deed. Where the special deed is entered into prior to the issue of the bonds, the representatives of the masse may be parties thereto on behalf of the masse of…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 10: Revolving credit

Article L312-79

The borrower may at any time request a reduction in the maximum amount of credit granted, the suspension of his right to use it or the cancellation of his contract.In the latter case, he shall repay,…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Effects of acceptance of the succession up to the amount of the net assets.

Article 792-2

Where the succession has been accepted by one or more heirs purely and simply and by one or more others to the extent of the net assets, the rules applicable to the latter option are binding on all th…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Effects of acceptance of the succession up to the amount of the net assets.

Article 792-1

From its publication and during the period provided for in article 792, the declaration stops or prohibits any enforcement proceedings and any new registration of security by the creditors of the esta…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: Recognition of judicial review decisions

Article 696-79

The decision of the liberty and custody judge taken pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 696-70 is subject to appeal in accordance with the procedures set out in Articles 185 and 186. The appeal…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Jurisdiction of specialised courts

Article 706-79

The magistrates mentioned in Article 706-76 and the public prosecutor at the competent court of appeal may ask specialist assistants, appointed under the conditions set out in the provisions of articl…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions common to establishments organising underwater diving using air, oxygen or mixtures other than air

Article A322-79

Diving activities are marked out in accordance with current regulations.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Remuneration policy and practices

Article L511-79

Credit institutions or finance companies may apply a discount rate to no more than one quarter of the total variable remuneration provided that the payment is made in the form of deferred instruments…

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