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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Provisions relating to aid for the creation and distribution of short cinematographic and audiovisual works

Article 918-1

For work projects selected as part of a festival in 2019, 2020 and 2021, the two-year investment period referred to in 2° of article 411-11 is extended to three years.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Electricity or natural gas supply contracts

Article R242-12

Failing to provide, at least once a year, billing based on the energy actually consumed in accordance with the provisions of article L. 224-11 is punishable by a 5th class fine.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: ACCOMMODATION FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Article R552-12

As soon as the information provided for in Article R. 552-11 has been received, the manager of the accommodation shall inform the person accommodated of the date by which they must leave..

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Specific provisions for foreign nationals whose conduct is linked to terrorist activities

Article R733-20

The authorisation to implement the remote location device, provided for in Article L. 733-14, is governed by Articles R. 544-11 to R. 544-17 of the Penitentiary Code.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter V: Breaches of legislation on financial relations with foreign countries

Article R165-2

Anyone who contravenes the obligation to declare set out in article R. 151-11 is liable to a fine equal to the maximum amount applicable to 4th class offences.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Bonds issued by associations.

Article D213-17

The information document referred to in article L. 213-11 is drawn up prior to any issue. It shall be given to or sent to any person whose subscription is sought.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Appeal procedures

Article R2122-99

Appeals against decisions taken in application of article L. 2122-11 are brought before the court designated byarticle R. 311-2 of the Code of Administrative Justice.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Criminal penalties

Article R1312-13

Repeated offences under articles R. 1312-9 and R. 1312-10 are punishable in accordance with articles 132-11 and 132-15 of the French Criminal Code.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Cosmetic products

Article R5431-3

Repeated offences under articles R. 5431-1 and R. 5431-2 are punishable in accordance with articles 132-11 and 132-15 of the French Criminal Code.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section

Article R5438-4

Repeated offences under articles R. 5438-1 and R. 5438-2 are punishable in accordance with articles 132-11 and 132-15 of the French Criminal Code.

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