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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VI: Forward financial instruments of insurance undertakings.

Article R332-48

…undertaking may only use forward financial instruments in the cases provided for in Articles R. 332-45, R. 332-46 and R. 332-47. Any forward financial transaction which no longer complies with the con…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VI: Forward financial instruments of insurance undertakings.

Article R332-49

…ing cases: a) To sell an option previously acquired within the framework defined by Articles R. 332-45 to R. 332-48; b) Sell an option when the insurance undertaking simultaneously purchases a similar…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 433-7

The aid is paid in two instalments:1° The first instalment is paid when the aid is granted. It corresponds to 70% of the amount;2° The balance is paid after presentation, no later than eighteen months…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 5: Support for theatrical distribution

Article 422-28

…f Article…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Use of the terms "refurbished" and "refurbished product

Article R122-4

A second-hand product or spare part, within the meaning of article L. 321-1 of the French Commercial Code, may be described as a "refurbished product" or be accompanied by the term "refurbished", prov…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Powers of the Regional Council

Article L4433-4

The Regional Council of Guadeloupe may be asked to give its opinion on any draft agreements concerning regional cooperation in economic, social, technical, scientific, cultural, civil security or envi…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title VII: Residence ban

Article 762-4

The sentence enforcement judge in whose jurisdiction the sentenced person has declared that he or she will take up residence will ensure that the assistance measures are implemented and that the super…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Title V: Information organisation

Article R451-4

The information body referred to in article L. 451-1 sends the information contained in the files referred to in I and II of article L. 451-1-1 to the State and to the Fonds de garantie des assurances…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter Va: Electronic trade in medicinal products by a dispensing pharmacy

Article L5125-40

…icinal products to a person established in France, medicinal products mentioned in article L. 5125-34 and benefiting from a marketing authorisation in France pursuant to article L. 5121-8 or one of th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Departmental committee for psychiatric care

Article R3223-4

The Committee's deliberations are valid when three of its members, including at least one doctor, are present.In the event of a tie, the Chairman has the casting vote.A member of the Commission may no…

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