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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution.

Article L310-12-1

…onstitution and operation of the decision-making and governing bodies of the persons referred to in 1° to 3°, 5° and 9° to 11° of B of I of Article L. 612-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code comply w…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Conditions specific to the modality: "systemic drug treatments for cancer".

Article D6124-134-3

…authorised with designation C has at least one qualified team comprising the following professions: 1° At least one doctor specialising in paediatrics, competent in cancerology and able to demonstrate…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Compulsory acts

Article 276-1

After questioning the accused in accordance with article 272, the president of the assize court organises a preparatory criminal meeting in chambers. If the accused is in pre-trial detention, the pres…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 211-132

…ects that meet the following conditions are eligible for support for the creation of original music:1° They must be intended for cinematographic works that :a) Have been approved for investment;b) Hav…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Health policy.

Article L1411-9

The health services mentioned in article L. 1411-8 contribute, each within the framework of the missions assigned to it, to the health policy defined in articles L. 1411-1 and L. 1411-1-1.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L773-2

…5-558 of 21 May 2015 L. 511-8-2Order no. 2014-158 of 20 February 2014 II.-For the application of I: 1° In Article L. 511-1, the words: "4 of Article L. 511-21" are replaced by the words: "Article L. 7…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article L774-2

…5-558 of 21 May 2015 L. 511-8-2Order no. 2014-158 of 20 February 2014 II.-For the application of I: 1° In Article L. 511-1, the words: "4 of Article L. 511-21" are replaced by the words: "Article L. 7…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Tourist tax and flat-rate tourist tax

Article R2333-46

The rates set for each category of accommodation do not include either the additional tax provided for in Article L. 2531-17 nor, when introduced, the additional departmental tax provided for in artic…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Collective management bodies

Article L321-4

Collective management organisations established in France are subject to the provisions of this Title. Collective management organisations established outside the European Union managing the rights of…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Chapter 1: Direct taxes and similar levies

Article 1599 quater C

…ng vehicles and which are used for commercial purposes or are attached to the premises mentioned in 1° to 3° of III of article 231 ter without being topographically integrated into a production establ…

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