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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VIII: Transferable securities issued by joint stock companies.

Article L228-11

When the company is formed or during its existence, preference shares may be created, with or without voting rights, with special rights of any kind, on a temporary or permanent basis. These rights ar…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Local authorities

Article L2221-11

…voted by the municipal council. However, the establishment of an annexed budget, for drinking water and wastewater services managed in the form of a simple or direct public service, is optional for mu…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operating conditions

Article A322-119

The equipment used for riding must not be a source of injury to the horse or rider and must be kept clean and in good condition.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operating conditions

Article A322-117

The organisation of activities takes into account the level of the horses, the level of the riders and any weather conditions.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operating conditions

Article A322-118

An equine entrusted to a rider must be in good health, fit and prepared for the exercise required. This exercise must not endanger the safety of the rider or third parties.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Preliminary provisions

Article A322-116

The establishments referred to in article L. 322-2 which organise, offer or host equestrian activities, including polo, are covered by this section.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions common to the various councils.

Article L4233-11

Subject to the provisions of article L. 4234-6 of this Code and the Decree in Council of State issued in application of article L. 145-4 of the Social Security Code, only pharmacists of French nationa…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Title II: Management of copyright and related rights by an organisation

Article R321-11

…on authorisations for online rights granted in respect of their musical works within a period not exceeding nine months from the end of the financial year in which they received the declaration of use…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: The National Institute of Industrial Property

Article R411-11

The expenses of the National Institute of Industrial Property include: 1° Operating and equipment expenses of the Institute; 2° Expenses incurred by France's participation in international industrial…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: National Consumer Institute

Article L822-11

The members and staff of the commission mentioned in article L. 822-4 are bound by professional secrecy with regard to facts, acts and information of which they may have become aware by reason of thei…

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