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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Democratisation and transparency.

Article L5211-37

The balance sheet of acquisitions and disposals carried out by public establishments for inter-municipal cooperation is submitted each year for deliberation by the deliberative body. This balance shee…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Democratisation and transparency.

Article L5211-39

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Generic specialities

Article R5121-5-3

Generic herbal medicinal products are covered by the provisions of articles R. 5121-6 and R. 5121-7.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes II

Article Annexe II-16-5 (art. A212-192-5)

Aptitude test I.-Technical safety test. The aim of the technical safety test is to check the candidate's ability to progress safely, at a sustained speed, on Nordic-type hilly terrain, whatever the sn…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Taxable transactions and persons

Article 1635 quater B

Development projects and construction, reconstruction and extension projects for buildings, installations or developments of any kind subject to an authorisation system under the town planning code gi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Private practice.

Article R4127-340-1

When setting up or changing their practice, midwives may publish advertisements in any medium, taking into account the recommendations issued by the Conseil national de l'ordre.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Private practice.

Article R4127-347-1

In practices where several practitioners work together, whatever their legal status, the practice of midwifery must remain personal. Each practitioner retains his or her professional independence. The…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Private practice.

Article R4127-339-1

I. - A midwife is authorised to include in directories for public use, whatever the medium, : 1° Her surname, first names, professional address, how she can be contacted, days and times of consultatio…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Award procedure and conditions

Article 311-103

To receive aid, the application must be submitted before the shooting begins.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 311-102

A minimum of ten days' work is required for music videos, covering all of the following positions: director, cinematographer, editor, colourist, animator, graphic designer and set designer, including…

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