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Showing 621630 of 55426 articles for Art. Loi 2023-1059 of 20 November 2023 – justice programming law

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

Article 321-20

I.-When the pre-production of a project is carried out solely by one or more legal entities established in France, at least 50% of the pre-production expenditure mentioned in article…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Supplementary provisions

Article D3121-20

The employee sends his request for compulsory time off to the employer at least one week in advance. The request shall specify the date and duration of the rest period. Within seven days of receiving…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Seller's lien.

Article L141-20

When the sale price is finally fixed, the purchaser, in the absence of an agreement between the creditors for the amicable distribution of its price, is obliged, on the summons of any creditor, and wi…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Determination of the debtor's assets.

Article L624-20

The opening judgment makes the unpaid amount of the share capital immediately payable.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Recommendations sent to subscribers

Article L331-20

When facts likely to constitute a breach of the obligation defined in article L. 336-3 are brought to its attention, the Autorité de régulation de la communication audiovisuelle et numérique may send…

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

Article 421-20

Support for enhanced development will not be granted for projects that are the subject of a contract for the purchase of broadcasting rights by a television service publisher on the date they are exam…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Direct allowances

Article 611-20

…awarded when the following conditions are met: 1° A selective grant has been awarded in application of 1° or 2° of article…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Direct allowances

Article 612-20

Direct subsidies are awarded for online broadcasting of a programme comprising at least 25% short-lived cinematographic works.

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

Article 722-20

…grant aid is taken after consultation with the Audiovisual Promotion Aid Committee, on presentation of invoices paid by the company.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Application for approval

Article R1253-20

…he application for approval must be accompanied by the information and documents listed at 1° to 5° of article D. 1253-1, as well as the collective agreement that the employers' group intends to apply…

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