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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter V: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN FRENCH POLYNESIA

Article R285-2

For the application of this book in French Polynesia: 1° The references to the Prefect are replaced by the reference to the High Commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia; 2° The references to…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes III

Article Annexe III-21-1

…ty of the organiser or a competitor in respect of the persons referred to in paragraph a of article 18 relating to the definition of the organiser; 4° The liability of the organiser or of a competitor…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Appendices

Article Annexe I

…points More than 16% and less than or equal to 17 11 points More than 17% and less than or equal to 18 8 points More than 18% and less than or equal to 19 5 points More than 19% and less than or equal…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article L2334-4

…x on the tax on basic nuclear installations provided for in VI of article 43 of the Finance Act for 2000 (no. 99-1172 of 30 December 1999), the levies on gross gaming revenue mentioned in articles L.…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Certification of accounts

Article A823-6

…profit on ordinary activities; - net profit; - turnover; - shareholders' equity; or - net debt. 18. The choice of these criteria depends in particular on: - the structure of the entity's accounts;…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Certification of accounts

Article A823-19

…the management report, and draws up a new report in which reference is made to the previous report. 18. When the statutory auditor becomes aware, between the date on which his report is signed and the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Provisions common to pharmaceutical companies, organisations and establishments

Article R5124-45

…to the care centre or structure, or from the doctor designated as responsible for the health action;18° To university student health services, the contraceptive medicines indicated in the emergency co…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 2: Prohibitions

Article L511-6

…ons defined in Article L. 511-5 do not apply to the institutions and services listed in Article L. 518-1, nor to undertakings governed by the Insurance Code, nor to reinsurance companies, nor to provi…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Certification of accounts

Article A823-6-1

…whole. A statement of uncorrected anomalies is attached to this written declaration. Documentation 18. The statutory auditor shall include the following in his working papers: a) The amount below whi…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
ANNEX TO BOOK VII

Article

…authorised by Article 54 of the GBER;- aid granted to firms in difficulty, as defined by Article 2 (18) of the GBER; - aid which favours activities linked to exports to third countries or a Member Sta…

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