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Showing 971980 of 64391 articles for Art. s. L. 145-40-2 + R. 145-35

French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Inspections and investigations

Article R621-35-3

…data collected in the course of the same investigation under the conditions provided for in Article L. 621-10-2 at the end of their retention period shall give rise to a report drawn up by AMF investi…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2° : Industrial and commercial profits

Article 302 septies A ter

…option for the simplified tax regime for industrial and commercial profits may be exercised each year. New companies exercise this option within the deadlines set for filing the declaration concerning…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2° : Industrial and commercial profits

Article 302 septies A bis

…profit regime is instituted for small and medium-sized enterprises which includes lighter obligations.II. - (Repealed).III. - The scheme provided for in I is reserved for:a. By option, to companies no…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Presentation of the request

Article R2333-120-35

When an enforcement order is issued, it replaces the unpaid parking charge payment notice or the unpaid rectifying payment notice, which can no longer be contested. No plea based on the illegality of…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: Jurisdiction.

Article 35

…ated, the jurisdiction and rate of jurisdiction shall be determined by the total value of such claims.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Dismissal on public security grounds

Article 351

Referral on grounds of public security shall be made by the Court of Cassation at the request of the public prosecutor attached to the said court.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Special provisions

Article 350

…he opinion of the public prosecutor at the said court, shall rule without debate by means of an order. Articles 341, 342 and 344 to 348 are applicable.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Dismissal on public security grounds

Article 352

…The decision shall be binding on the parties and on the referring court. It is not subject to appeal.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Dismissal on public security grounds

Article 354

In the event of a referral, the procedure shall be as set out in Article

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Dismissal on public security grounds

Article 353

…however, order that the proceedings be suspended until the decision on the application for referral.

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