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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 8: Relations with the statutory auditors

Article L612-43

…rôle prudentiel et de résolution may, when the situation so warrants and under conditions laid down by decree, appoint an additional auditor to the undertakings mentioned in A of I of Article L. 612-2…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exceptional cinematographic performances

Article R211-46

…entioned in article R. 211-12 that accompanies the work or document's endorsement and, where applicable, the warning mentioned in article R. 211-13 that accompanies it. When the classification measure…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exceptional cinematographic performances

Article R211-47

The application must be sent to the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée at least two weeks before the date scheduled for the first public performance of the work or document. It must includ…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exceptional cinematographic performances

Article R211-45

As an exception to the provisions of sections 1 to 3, the Minister responsible for culture issues a cinematographic exhibition licence under the conditions set out in this sub-section:1° Either for an…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exceptional cinematographic performances

Article R211-48

The cinematographic exhibition licence issued by the Minister for Culture includes : 1° The title of the work or document and the name of the director; 2° The duration of the work or document; 3° Wher…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exceptional cinematographic performances

Article R211-49

…rm viewers of the category of audience for which the work or document is intended and, where applicable, of any warning that he or she has drawn up.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Common provisions.

Article D6124-481

In all establishments, the kitchen and food services must be proportionate to the capacity of the hospital. Every effort must be made to ensure that meals are served hot. Menus must be posted daily an…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Common provisions.

Article D6124-478

In surgical and medical nursing homes, inpatient rooms must not contain more than six beds. These must be accessible from three sides and the distance between two beds must not be less than one metre.…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Common provisions.

Article D6124-479

In all establishments, ventilation must be permanent and continuous so as to function in all seasons without causing discomfort to patients. Central heating is required in all establishments. The temp…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Common provisions.

Article D6124-480

In all establishments, the procedures used for washing linen must ensure effective disinfection.

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