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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Postponement of the expiry date of certain sums held in the automatic account

Article 916-23

For sums registered on the automatic account or on the automatic accounts grouped into circuits opened in respect of cinematographic entertainment establishments which were due to expire on 31 Decembe…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Declarations of nationality

Article 26-3

…s that do not satisfy the legal conditions.The declarant shall be notified of the reasoned decision and may contest it before the judicial court within a period of six months. The action may be brough…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions common to the publication of a book in printed and digital form

Article L132-17-1-1

…ate from the publishing contracts, is concluded with the formally expressed agreement of the author and under the conditions set out in the binding agreement referred to in article L. 132-17-8.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Setting tariffs

Article A444-1

…e rise to the collection of fees set in accordance with the respective provisions of sub-sections 1 and 2 of this section.Discounts on proportional fees are governed by sub-section 3 of this same sect…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Detention.

Article R5132-26

…in application of article L. 5132-2. However, in the establishments mentioned in article R. 5124-2 and article R. 5142-1, medicinal products and substances, preparations and products covered by list…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions.

Article D214-32-7-14

…gations imposed on the AIF or the management company by virtue of Article D. 214-32-7-13 relate to :1° Any distribution made to shareholders where, at the closing date of the last financial year, the…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions.

Article D214-32-7-15

For the purposes of Article D. 214-32-7-14:1° The term "distribution" includes in particular the payment of dividends and interest on shares;2° The provisions relating to capital reductions do not app…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions.

Article D214-32-7-10

The AIF or its management company:1° Requests and ensures that the annual report of the company concerned, drafted in accordance with Article D. 214-32-7-11 and drawn up within the period stipulated b…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions.

Article D214-32-7-11

…g the situation at the end of the period covered by the annual report.This report shall also mention1° Important events occurring after the end of the financial year ;2° The foreseeable development of…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions.

Article D214-32-7-12

The AIF or its management company:1° Requests and ensures that the board of directors of the company concerned or its equivalent makes available to the representatives of the employees, or failing tha…

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