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Showing 15311540 of 7192 articles for Art. Décret n° 2015-587

French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Film ombudsman

Article L213-8

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat, issued after obtaining the opinion of the Autorité de la Concurrence, sets out the terms and conditions for the application of the provisions of this section.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 3: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L261-5

A decree shall lay down the conditions for the application of this chapter, in particular the content of the file mentioned in the second paragraph of II of Article…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Seizable assets

Article L112-4

Unattachable claims paid into an account remain unattachable under conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter III: Definitive advertising

Article L533-1

Provisional advertising ceases to have effect if, within a period set by decree, it has not been confirmed by definitive advertising.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter III: Award notice

Article L2183-1

The purchaser shall make public the choice of the tender selected, under the conditions and subject to the exceptions provided for by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
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Article 223 U

A decree sets out the reporting obligations of the parent company and subsidiaries of the group defined in articles 223 A à 223 S.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation and operation.

Article L2272-2

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat determines the organisation and operation of the Commission nationale de la négociation collective, de l'emploi et de la formation professionnelle (National Commission f…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-64

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the terms and conditions for the application of this sub-section, in particular the conditions for compensation of the employee by the State.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-24

A decree shall determine the conditions for the application of this paragraph, in particular the criteria for assessing the disability or loss of autonomy of the person assisted.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 8: Leave for employees standing for or elected to parliamentary or local office.

Article L3142-86

A decree will determine the conditions under which employees' rights, particularly in terms of provident and pension schemes, will be maintained during their term of office.

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