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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL MEASURES

Article L2252-4

A commune may guarantee loans contracted to finance the construction, by religious associations or, in the départements of Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Moselle, by public religious establishments or by ass…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL MEASURES

Article L2251-4

The municipality may award subsidies to existing companies whose purpose is to operate cinemas under conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat. These subsidies may only be awarded to establ…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Vaccinations.

Article L3111-4

A person who, in a public or private institution or organisation providing preventive care or housing for the elderly, carries out a professional activity that exposes him or her or the persons for wh…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Penalties applicable.

Article L3421-4

Provocation to commit the offence provided for in article L. 3421-1 or one of the offences provided for in articles 222-34 to 222-39 of the French Criminal Code, even if this provocation has not been…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L3711-4

The regional health agencies cover the costs of coordinating doctors.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter V: Multi-territorial exploitation licences for online rights in musical works

Article L325-4

Right holders who have authorised a collective management organisation to grant multi-territorial exploitation authorisations for online rights in musical works may terminate that authorisation in the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Organ transplants.

Article L1234-4

The procedures for applying the provisions of this chapter shall be determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Natural mineral waters.

Article L1322-4

No drilling or underground work may be carried out within the protection perimeter of a natural mineral water spring declared to be of public interest, without prior authorisation issued by the State…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article L132-4

Insurance in the event of death may not be taken out by another person on the life of a minor who has reached the age of twelve without the authorisation of the parent who has parental authority, or o…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Title I: Trademarks and service marks

Article L717-4

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the seat and jurisdiction of the courts of first instance and of appeal which shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear the actions and claims provided f…

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