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Showing 17311740 of 2859 articles for Art. 23 févr. 1994

French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 2: Chairman

Article R112-24

With the exception of the transactions mentioned in 8° of article R. 112-23, the Chairman of the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée may delegate his signature, including the prerogatives h…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Jurisdiction and powers of Deputy European Public Prosecutors

Article 696-108

…criminal offences affecting the European Union's financial interests referred to in Articles 4, 22, 23 and 25 of Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Initiation of compulsory enforcement proceedings

Article R722-1

…y another State, shall be made under the conditions laid down by Council Decision No 2004/191/EC of 23 February 2004 setting out the criteria and practical arrangements for the compensation of the fin…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Schedule.

Article R123-195

In addition to the mandatory information provided for in articles L. 123-13 to L. 123-21, L. 232-1 to L. 232-23, R. 123-179 to R. 123-189 of this code and article R. 313-14 of the Monetary and Financi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Management by the inter-company social and cultural activities committee

Article R2312-43

…ce with the regulatory provisions adopted for the application of the fourth paragraph of article L. 2316-23.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Provisions applicable to employer groups

Article D6325-24

In order to benefit from the aid provided for in article D. 6325-23, employer groups must sign an agreement with the Prefect. This agreement specifies: 1° The forecast number of support measures eligi…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Own funds

Article R351-27

I.-Without prejudice to the application of the provisions of Article R. 351-23, original own funds items are included in Tier 1 original own funds for a maximum period of ten years after 1 January 201…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter I: Administrative regime for ships

Article 216

…es to personal watercraft as defined in article 240-1.02 5 of division 240 annexed to the decree of 23 November 1987 on ship safety.This chapter, with the exception of Article 218, also applies to mar…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R356-59

…formation: a) Information at group level which must be published in accordance with Articles L. 356-23, L. 356-24 and R. 356-55 to R. 356-58; b) Information relating to each insurance and reinsurance…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 4: Recipients of data

Article R142-54

…data and information recorded in the automated processing mentioned in Article D. 553-20 to D. 553-23, agents of the Agence de services et de paiement, individually designated and specially authorise…

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