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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Right to an account

Article L312-1

I. - All individuals and legal entities domiciled in France are entitled to open a deposit account with the credit institution of their choice, provided they do not have such an account in France:1° A…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter II: Rights of preferred film production creditors

Article L312-1

The sums to which production companies are entitled as automatic aid for the production of long-term cinematographic works are non-transferable and non-seizable. These sums may only be allocated for t…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article L312-1

After consultation with the federations concerned and local authorities, a master plan for sports facilities of national interest is drawn up as part of the collective sports services plan mentioned i…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application

Article L312-1

The provisions of this chapter apply to any credit transaction referred to in 6° of article L. 311-1, whether concluded for valuable consideration or free of charge and, where applicable, to its guara…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Short-stay visas

Article L312-1

Any foreign national wishing to enter France with a view to staying for a period not exceeding three months must apply to the French diplomatic and consular authorities for a short-stay visa, under th…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter 2: Group hostels

Article L312-1

A collective hostel is a commercial accommodation establishment that offers beds for the day in shared rooms as well as in single rooms to people who do not take up residence there. It may or may not…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Advertising

Article D312-1

The promotional prizes linked to acceptance of the preliminary offer of credit mentioned in article L. 312-11 means premiums in kind for products or goods to which the conclusion of a credit transacti…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter II: Financial aid for the preparation and development of audiovisual projects

Article 312-1

Selective financial aid is awarded to support the creation and development of audiovisual projects that are innovative in terms of format, dramaturgy, writing and direction.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article A312-1

The declaration provided for in article R. 312-4 must include : 1° The surname, first names, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the owner of the equipment declared ; 2° (Repealed) ; 3° Th…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter II: Rights of preferred film production creditors

Article D312-1

For the application of…

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