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Showing 8190 of 5698 articles for Art. Aut. conc. n° 15-DCC-53

French General Tax CodeIn force
Section IV: Obligations of taxpayers

Article 538

New works deposited with manufacturers and dealers with a view to sale and used works which the said manufacturers have received on deposit, for whatever reason and in particular for repair, must also…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
Section III: Contributions to hallmarking and testing of precious metals

Article 530

When the title of a work brought to the mark to the guarantee service or the approved inspection body is found to be lower than the declared legal title, a new test may be carried out if the owner so…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 7: Aid for healthcare provision in areas with health deficits

Article D1511-53

…and the conditions under which they are granted are set in accordance with the provisions of décret n° 2006-781 du 3 juillet 2006. The mileage base for these allowances may be assessed on a flat-rate…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title IV: Common provisions

Article R40-53

…nt to the provisions and in accordance with the procedures set out in articles 19 and 108 de la loi n° 78-17 du 6 janvier 1978 relative à l'informatique, aux fichiers et aux libertés.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Processing of personal data concerning health necessary for the adapted support of jobseekers with disabilities

Article D5312-53

I.-Information is provided to data subjects in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of indivi…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Security detention and surveillance

Article 706-53-16

The security retention decision is valid for a period of one year. Security retention may be renewed, after a favourable opinion from the multidisciplinary commission on security measures, in accordan…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Security detention and surveillance

Article 706-53-19

If secure detention is not extended or is terminated pursuant to articles 706-53-17 or 706-53-18 and if the person presents risks of committing the offences mentioned in article 706-53-13, the regiona…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Security detention and surveillance

Article 706-53-17

After a period of three months from the final decision on detention, the person placed in detention may apply to the regional detention court for the measure to be terminated. The detention is automat…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Keeping the national register of companies

Article L123-53

Unrestricted access is granted to all the information and attachments contained in the register, as well as to the supporting documents kept: 1° Registered persons for data concerning them; > The foll…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 8: Despecialisation.

Article L145-53

Refusal to convert is sufficiently justified if the lessor provides evidence that he intends to take over the premises at the end of the current three-year period, either in application of articles L.…

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