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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter

Article R251-2

In the event that several creditors have come forward within the time limit, the agent responsible for the sale shall draw up a proposal for the distribution of the price between the creditors. The pl…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XIV bis: Assistance with the recovery of damages for victims of offences

Article 706-15-1

Any natural person who, having brought a civil action, has benefited from a final decision awarding damages and interest as compensation for the harm they have suffered as a result of a criminal offen…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Authorised examinations and samples.

Article R232-57

Approved sports federations and competition or event organisers are required to organise training for the anti-doping delegates mentioned in article L. 232-14 and the escorts provided for in article R…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Provisions relating to the implementation by organisers of profit-making sporting events of automated processing of personal data for the purposes of Article L. 332-1

Article R332-18

The data controller shall inform the data subjects by displaying, sending or delivering a document, or by any other equivalent means, indicating the identity of the data controller, the purpose of the…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions and procedures for authorisation of investment service providers other than portfolio management companies

Article L532-3-2

Without prejudice to the provisions of Article L. 229-4 of the Commercial Code, the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution also has the power to oppose, in accordance with the provisions of…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Approval

Article L532-9-2

Without prejudice to the provisions of Article L. 229-4 of the Commercial Code, the Autorité des marchés financiers also has the power to oppose, in accordance with the provisions of Article 8(14) and…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: The National Enforcement Committee

Article L561-37

Any breach of the provisions of Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 of this Chapter, of Chapter II of this Title, of directly applicable European provisions on combating money laundering and terrorist financing, i…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions specific to the départements of Moselle, Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin.

Article L3134-1

The provisions of this chapter apply in the départements of Moselle, Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin. However, they do not apply to agricultural and fishing professions, railway undertakings, public ferry conc…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Chiropodists.

Article L4322-7

The association of chiropodists defends the honour and independence of the profession, ensures that the principles of morality, probity and competence are upheld and that all its members observe their…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions relating to exceptional support for companies producing and distributing cinematographic works during the period of resumption of theatrical exhibition of cinematographic works

Article 914-4

For the application of articles 914-2 and 914-3, box office takings between 22 June 2020 and 1 September 2020 are taken into account. However, for cinematographic works that have benefited from the pr…

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