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Showing 981990 of 7196 articles for Art. Décret n° 2015-981

French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Coordination of regional health agencies

Article L1433-3

The detailed rules for the application of this chapter shall be determined by decree.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Bed and breakfast

Article L324-5

The conditions of application of this section shall be defined by decree.

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French Civil Aviation CodeIn force
CHAPTER VI: PENSIONS.

Article L426-4

The terms and conditions for the application of…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Audit of operating accounts

Article L213-37

A decree shall lay down the conditions for the application of this chapter.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Audit of operating accounts

Article L251-13

A decree shall lay down the conditions for the application of this chapter.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 9: The fixed fine procedure applicable to certain offences

Article 495-25

A decree shall specify the procedures for applying this section.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: European investigation decisions under Directive 2014/41/EU of 3 April 2014

Article 694-19

The detailed rules for the application of this section shall be specified by decree.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions applicable to personal injury offences resulting from deliberate intoxication

Article 706-140

A decree shall specify the procedures for implementing this Title.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Higher Council for Sexual Information, Birth Regulation and Family Education.

Article L2312-4

Detailed rules for the application of this chapter shall be laid down by decree.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Chapter Xc: Fees for the approval of establishments in the animal feed sector

Article 302 bis WG

A decree shall lay down the conditions for the application of this chapter.

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