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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: POWERS OF THE REGIONAL COUNCIL

Article L4221-2

…er the conditions and in accordance with the procedures laid down in articles L. 4311-1 and L. 4311-2.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions common to the sale and pledging of a business.

Article R143-23

For the application of article L. 143- 21, it shall be carried out in accordance with articles 1281- 2 et seq. of the Code of Civil Procedure.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Drawing up the annual list of citizen assessors

Article R2-2

The model for the collection of information and the notice referred to in Article

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Prevention principles

Article R4442-2

…e to mechanical vibrations is based on the general principles of prevention set out in Article L. 4121-2.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter VIII: Recording and fixing images in public places using airborne devices

Article 230-48

The technical device referred to in article 230-47 is authorised: 1° As part of a flagrante delicto investigation, a preliminary investigation or a procedure provided for in articles 74 to 74-2, by th…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter III: Accessibility obligations

Article L323-2

…stment services without being subject to the authorisation procedure provided for in Article L. 531-2 and the financial investment adviser defined in Article L. 541-1 shall ensure that all the operati…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions.

Article L1155-2

…of discrimination committed as a result of moral or sexual harassment as defined in articles L. 1152-2, L. 1153-2 and L. 1153-3 of this code are punishable by one year's imprisonment and a fine of €3…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article D331-2

The development of campsites or caravan parks is subject to the impact study defined in article R. 122-5 of the Environment Code, when this is required in application of articles…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: Tax on admission prices to screenings organised by cinema operators

Article L115-2

The tax is calculated by applying a rate of 10.72% to the price of tickets for screenings organised by operators of cinematographic entertainment establishments. This rate is multiplied by 1.5 in the…

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

Article 211-112

…eligible for post-production support if they:1° Meet the general conditions set out in sub-section 2 of section 1 of this chapter;2° Are in original French or, if at least two different languages are…

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