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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions relating to meetings organised exceptionally by non-profit associations or groups

Article D214-2

For associations or groups whose exclusive purpose is to contribute to the development of cinematographic culture and image training, an exception may be made to the limit provided for in…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1st Subsection: General provisions

Article 223 G

1. Where the parent company opts for the regime provided for in paragraph I of Article 220 quinquies: a) The overall deficit declared in respect of a financial year shall be set off against the overal…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: NAME AND TERRITORY OF THE TOWN

Article L2114-2

A commission comprising the mayors of the suppressed commune and of the attached commune or communes makes proposals on the distribution of all the rights and obligations of the suppressed communes an…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Common provisions

Article 712-22

When deciding whether to grant one of the measures provided for in Articles 712-6 and 712-7, the sentence enforcement courts may in the same judgment, at the request of the convicted person, relieve h…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 4: Prevention of risks arising from the use of personal protective equipment for sports or leisure activities

Article R322-28

PPE-LS means any device or means defined in article R. 322-27 intended to be worn or held by a person in order to protect them against one or more risks likely to threaten their health and safety. The…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Annual consultation on company social policy, working conditions and employment

Article L2312-27

As part of the consultation on social policy, the employer also presents to the Social and Economic Committee: 1° An annual written report reviewing the general situation regarding health, safety and…

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

Article 223-7

Aid for the distribution of previously unreleased works is awarded on the basis of :1° The artistic quality of the cinematographic works submitted, the distribution forecasts and conditions announced,…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Title II: CONSUMER INSTITUTIONS

Article D824-2

The Council is consulted on the definition of public food policy and gives opinions on related issues.It may, in particular, be consulted on the main policy guidelines relating to:1° Adapting consumpt…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Caisses de crédit agricole mutuel.

Article R512-2

In addition to the persons, groups and local authorities mentioned in articles L. 512-22 and R. 512-4 , the following may be admitted as members of the Caisses de Crédit Agricole Mutuel1° Owners of bu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Single chapter

Article L8291-2

In the event of failure to comply with the obligation to declare referred to in Article L. 8291-1, the employer or, where applicable, the user undertaking shall be liable to an administrative fine. Fa…

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