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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Provisions relating to measures ordered by the judge

Article 1239

Unless otherwise provided, the decisions of the guardianship judge and the deliberations of the family council may be appealed. Without prejudice to the provisions of articles 1239-1 to 1239-3, the ap…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section II: Turnover taxes and similar taxes

Article 1696

The detailed rules for the application of the provisions contained in this section shall be laid down by ministerial order (1).

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Compensation for damage resulting from the implementation of health measures mentioned in articles L. 3131-1, L. 3134-1 and L. 3135-1

Article R3131-3-1

If the procedure was carried out as part of measures taken in application of articles L. 3131-1 , L. 3134-1 or L. 3135-1, the director of the Office will, if necessary, arrange for an expert appraisal…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Supervision of the operator of a physical activity or sports establishment

Article A322-1

It is the responsibility of the administrative authority, when requesting the issue of bulletin no. 2 of the criminal record and the information contained in the automated national judicial file of pe…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Arrangements for repayment of the advance

Article R2191-12

When the amount of the advance payment is less than 80% of the amount of the contract inclusive of all taxes, its reimbursement must be completed when the amount of the services performed by the contr…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Arrangements for repayment of the advance

Article R2191-11

Repayment of the advance is deducted from the sums due to the contractor, at a rate and in accordance with the procedures laid down in the terms of the contract, by deduction from the sums due by way…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: The Borough Council

Article R2511-18

The borough mayor informs the borough council of the applications he has received and the action he has taken on them. The list of associations whose applications have been registered is made availabl…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: The Borough Council

Article R2511-17

Applications from associations wishing to benefit from the provisions of article L. 2511-24 are sent to the arrondissement mayor. The arrondissement mayor is required to register applications submitte…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Operations

Article R515-10

The agency also performs its duties in the French overseas departments and collectivities and in New Caledonia.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Operations

Article R515-11

The agency allocates, in accordance with regulations it draws up, an annual credit delegated to it by the State for the funding of projects proposed by non-governmental organisations. It appraises and…

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