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Showing 49214930 of 17962 articles for Art. 5 avr. 2011

French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Constitution.

Article R*322-51

When the conditions set out in articles R. 322-47 to R. 322-50 have been met, the signatories of the original deed or their authorised representatives shall declare this before a notary.This declarati…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Entry on the roll of the order

Article R4112-5-1

…not have suspensive effect. Subject to the following provisions, the provisions of article R. 4112-5 are applicable before the national council. When submitted by the departmental council, the appeal…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Conditions relating to the creation process

Article D331-5-1

…owing three sub-groups: 1° "Authors" sub-group: a) The "Authors" sub-group is awarded a maximum of 15 points, divided between the following positions: -Director: 11 points ; -Authors of audiovisual ad…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Title I: Trademarks and service marks

Article L712-5-1

…ntested application for registration, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article L. 714-5 or, in the case of a European Union trade mark, Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 of 14 June…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Planning and sustainable development

Article L4424-26-5

…eration for its services and repayments of various advances and pre-financing granted by the office;5° Proceeds from the sale of movable and immovable property and rights;6° Net income from its movabl…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Mobility vouchers

Article R3261-13-5

…repair of cycles and pedal-assist cycles; 4° Sale of tickets giving access to secure cycle parking; 5° Insurance for cycles and pedal-assist cycles; 6° Hire, for any length of time, and self-service p…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Nordic cross-country skiing and related activities.

Article A212-192-5

…fails, he may not take the second test. The content of the aptitude test is set out in Annex II-16-5.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Judicial police

Article R15-17-5

…ified the elements useful in establishing the truth from the recordings provided for in Article 100-5 or in the third paragraph of article 706-95-18, the investigation assistant may, at the express re…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV: Public industrial and commercial services

Article R2224-5-4

The report mentioned in the last paragraph of article R. 2224-5-3 also states the use of the right of pre-emption for the preservation of the quality of water resources intended for human consumption…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Working conditions and organisation of service obligations

Article R6153-1-5

The provisions of articles R. 6153-2, with the exception of the first paragraph of I, to R. 6153-2-5 relating to working hours are applicable to junior doctors. In application of article L. 4111-1-1,…

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