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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: Scope of application

Article L341-2

…the Agreement on the European Economic Area, or who have their habitual residence in such a State; 2° Companies or undertakings formed in accordance with the legislation of a Member State and having…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 1: Foreign nationals volunteering in France

Article L426-21

…nce permit if the following conditions are met:1° The mission is of a social or humanitarian nature;2° The voluntary work contract was concluded prior to entry into France;3° The association or founda…

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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 Insurance CodeIn force
Section 1: Transfers between insurance undertakings and supplementary occupational pension funds

Article L384-2

…lementary occupational pension funds may be authorised, under the conditions defined in Article L. 324-1, to transfer all or part of their portfolio of contracts to insurance companies and their branc…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 1: National approval for social and family tourism organisations.

Article R412-2

…ts specialising in holidays for children and young people, for families with school-going children; 2° People receiving social assistance or holiday vouchers; 3° Reception of families in difficulty an…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter II: Control of video exhibition revenues

Article A222-2

…in the case of a foreign work, the title under which the work is published in France, if different;2° The number of the cinematographic exhibition licence in the case of a cinematographic work or, wh…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section II: Income tax and corporation tax

Article 239 septies

…s (sociétés civiles de placement immobilier) with a purpose in line with that defined in Article L. 214-114 of the Monetary and Financial Code and authorised to make a public offer of financial securi…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section IX: Special schemes

Article 297 D

…rt, collectors' items or antiques that have been taxed in accordance with the provisions of Article 297 A is not deductible by the purchaser;2° Taxable resellers may not deduct the value added tax rel…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article L551-2

…n of disadvantaged people and is appended to the latter, pursuant to the third paragraph of article 2 of law no. 90-449 of 31 May 1990 aimed at implementing the right to housing.

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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 R322-29

…ainst payment if it : 1° Comply with the essential health and safety requirements relating to them; 2° Comply with the conformity assessment procedures applicable to them; 3° Bear the "CE" marking def…

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