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Showing 621630 of 15668 articles for Art. CJEU – Pierre Fabre – Case C-439/09 – 13 Oct. 2011

French General Tax CodeIn force
C: Temporary exemptions

Article 1395 H

…not apply to undeveloped properties that benefit from the total exemptions provided for in articles 1394 C, 1395 à 1395 E et 1649. The I of article 1394 B bis and the partial exemptions provided for i…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: White plan

Article R3131-13

I.-The establishment white plan mentioned in article L. 3131-7 takes into account the objectives of the "ORSAN" system and defines in particular: 1° The procedures for implementing its provisions and…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: The decisive oath

Article 1385-4

…fits the co-debtors.The oath referred to the surety benefits the principal debtor.In these last two cases, the oath of the joint and several debtor or of the surety benefits the other co-debtors or th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Common provisions applicable to authorisation and registration schemes

Article R1333-131

…ring the coordination of the measures taken to ensure the radiation protection of patients. In this case, the application for authorisation or registration is co-signed by the coordinating doctor. The…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General conditions.

Article D6124-138

A neurosurgeon fulfilling the conditions mentioned in 1° of article D. 6124-137 and an anaesthetist-resuscitator are responsible for the continuity of care mentioned in article R. 6123-101 on each sit…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 6: Mandates and their execution

Article 135-1

…very, in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 154. The investigating judge hearing the case is informed of this as soon as police custody commences. Without prejudice to the possibility o…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Bonds issued by associations.

Article L213-13

…eration defined by order of the Minister for the Economy, which may not exceed three points. In the case of non-trading securities referred to in Article L. 213-9, repayment of which is conditional on…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Coordination of powers between the European Public Prosecutor, the Deputy European Public Prosecutors and the French judicial authority

Article 696-134

…igation or the investigating judge hearing the information shall remain competent, including in the cases mentioned in Article 25(6) of Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 referred to…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Special provisions.

Article R5141-137

…data drawn up on the basis of the reports provided for in Article R. 5141-105; 2° Depending on the case, either an updated dossier taking account of the authorised changes, or an attestation from the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Examination of complaints and claims

Article R6147-131

…the remedies available to him or her. It may also issue a reasoned opinion in favour of closing the case. Within eight days of the meeting, the Chief Medical Officer of the Armed Forces Hospital will…

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