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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Processing applications

Article L612-20

The amount of the fees charged in connection with the filing, examination and granting of the patent as well as its maintenance in force may be reduced when the applicant belongs to one of the followi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Exemptions granted by the Prefect

Article R3132-20

In order to be included on the list of tourist areas referred to in article L. 3132-25, the areas must receive a significant additional population during certain periods of the year due to their natur…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Disciplinary proceedings.

Article R724-20

The commission may, on a proposal from the Minister of Justice, withdraw the honorary status of a former judge of a commercial court under the conditions set out in articles L. 724-1, L. 724-3, L. 724…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Elections

Article R4441-20

In the event of an election of all the members of the Disciplinary Board, in order to allow for subsequent renewal by half, lots are drawn as soon as the results are known to determine those members w…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Electorate and eligibility.

Article L2314-20

In temporary employment undertakings, the seniority conditions are, for temporary employees, three months to be eligible to vote and six months to be eligible to stand for election. These conditions a…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Transfer of the business.

Article R642-20

In the case provided for in the third paragraph of article L. 642-12, the assignee must inform the liquidator in advance of any planned disposal of an asset. He must also inform the court if the dispo…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of dental surgeons.

Article R4127-204

Dental surgeons must under no circumstances practise their profession in conditions likely to compromise the quality of the care and procedures provided or the safety of patients. In particular, he mu…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
33°: Tax credit for interest on loans for the purchase or construction of a principal residence

Article 200 quaterdecies

I. - Taxpayers domiciled in France for tax purposes within the meaning of l'article 4 B who acquire a home used as their main residence, either directly or through a company not subject to corporation…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section

Article R3354-20

At least two expert biologists responsible for carrying out the analyses provided for in articles R. 3354-13 and R. 3354-14 and one or more expert doctors whose duties are provided for in article R. 3…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Procedural provisions and respect for the rights of policyholders and creditors

Article R311-20

When considering taking a resolution measure against a person mentioned in I of Article L. 311-1, the resolution board shall:1° Indicate the reasons for this decision, including the finding that the p…

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