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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Permanent and temporary sports stadiums

Article A312-3

In the case of permanent or temporary sports arenas to be built, the application for approval is submitted as follows:a) When the application for planning permission for the structure which is the sub…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 2: Measures to boost audiovisual production

Article 916-35

In order to relaunch the production and preparation of audiovisual works, direct allocations are granted in addition to the sums invested pursuant to Articles 211-66 and 311-57, in respect of applicat…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 2: Measures to boost audiovisual production

Article 916-36

In order to encourage new audiovisual projects, the limit provided for in article 311-74 is raised to 50% for 2021.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 2: Measures to boost audiovisual production

Article 916-34

In order to take account of delays in production activity linked to the introduction of health measures, works which, in addition to the conditions set out in 1° to 4° of article 311-29, have been the…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions specific to certain contracts

Article R2183-3

For subsequent contracts based on a framework agreement, the purchaser does not need to send an award notice.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Setting up a project company

Article R2222-3

When the purchaser decides to implement the provisions of article L. 2213-6, the bids shall be accompanied by the draft statutes of this company.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Deadlines for submission of tenders

Article R3124-3

Where tenders can only be submitted following a visit to the place where the contract is to be performed or after on-the-spot consultation of additional documents, the time limit for the receipt of te…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Liquidation

Article L237-30

Redemption of non-voting preference shares must take place before redemption of ordinary shares.The same applies to a preference dividend that has not been paid in full.A full or partial redemption of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VII: Liquidation

Article L237-31

Subject to the rights of creditors, the liquidator decides whether to distribute any funds that become available during the liquidation. After unsuccessful formal notice from the liquidator, any inter…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Consumer credit

Article R312-3

For the calculation of the overall effective rate, if the agreement provides for the possibility for the borrower to dispose of the sums available under the credit agreement according to different ter…

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