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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 6: Weighting coefficients

Article 211-35

The weighting coefficient is set at :- 1 when the cinematographic work obtains at least 80 points;- 0.97 when the cinematographic work obtains 79 points;- 0.94 when the cinematographic work obtains 78…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: First and second category operations.

Article R4532-72

Where it has not been possible to apply a preventive measure provided for in the plan, the contractor shall indicate on the plan the means of at least equivalent effectiveness that have been implement…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Increased rates for calculating sums representing automatic aid

Article 919-49

In order to take into account the consequences on attendance at cinemas of the implementation of the health pass, provided for by decree no. 2021-699 of 1st June 2021 prescribing the general measures…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 5: Support for theatrical distribution

Article 422-28

Aid for theatrical distribution may not have the effect of increasing the total amount of public financial aid to more than 50% of the distribution company's financial investment, or to more than 70%…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Financial provisions

Article L4414-4

The Ile-de-France region benefits from the allocation of the share, set by decree in the Conseil d'Etat, of the proceeds from the increase in the tariff of police fines relating to road traffic, in ac…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Criminal penalties

Article L242-28

The fact, for any trader, of submitting to a consumer an offer for the conclusion of any contract or group of contracts mentioned in articles L. 224-69 and L. 224-70, not in accordance with the provis…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Definition and scope of application

Article R1322-69

The provisions of articles R. 1322-70 to R. 1322-72 and III of article R. 1322-73 do not apply to the production of clean seawater used in contact with live bivalve molluscs or for feeding shellfish a…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: The person responsible

Article R1261-15

The special purpose vehicle is managed by a manager appointed in accordance with the conditions laid down in its articles of association. When the special purpose vehicle is set up in a public scienti…

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

Article 212-46

The amount of aid may not exceed 50% of the costs of writing, rewriting and purchasing rights, up to a maximum of €70,000.For works in the animation genre, the amount of aid may not exceed 50% of the…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: Recognition of judicial review decisions

Article 696-79

The decision of the liberty and custody judge taken pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 696-70 is subject to appeal in accordance with the procedures set out in Articles 185 and 186. The appeal…

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