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French Insurance CodeIn force
Title II: Rules relating to non-marine damage insurance

Article A125-4

With regard to cover against the risk of natural catastrophes, the amount of the fee allocated to persons authorised to offer insurance may not exceed 8% of the amount of the premium or contribution,…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Shareholders' meetings

Article A225-4

In respect of the due diligence it has carried out to conduct its assignment, the independent third-party body shall present:a) Proof of its accreditation;b) The work performed, the scope covered and,…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Customs CodeIn force
Section 4: Controls on certain operations carried out within the European Community.

Article 65 A

…mmission for the Coordination of Controls. These checks are carried out in accordance with article 65 above. Those responsible for irregularities must pay the sums unduly obtained and the sums evaded…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section IV: Record-keeping relating to investments, contracts, claims and reinsurance

Article A343-4

A permanent inventory of investments must be kept under the following conditions: a) Entries and withdrawals of investments must be recorded therein, independently of their entry in the accounts, no l…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Nominations

Article A713-4

At least thirty days before the last day of the ballot, the candidates submit a copy of their ballot paper and circular to the election organising committee for validation. In the event of candidacies…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Preparations for the ballot

Article A713-8

…circulars, where applicable -candidate circulars where the provisions of paragraph 3 of article R. 713-21 are applied. II. II -For postal voting, the voting material is sent to the voters by post in a…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions relating to establishments organising the practice of air diving

Article A322-89

Divers who have reached the age of majority and who hold a certificate issued by the Fédération française d'études et de sports sous-marins, the Fédération sportive et gymnique du travail, the Union n…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Civil liability

Article A822-33

Any dispute relating to the implementation of the guarantee is exclusively a matter for the courts to decide.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Provisions relating to materials and equipment

Article A322-46

A boat is : - equipped and arranged to float even when full of water ; - designed to allow the user to detach easily from the boat in the event of overturning and to protect the user from the risks of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 6: Sociétés de participations financières de professions libérales d'administrateurs judiciaires et de mandataires judiciaires (financial holding companies for the liberal professions of court-appointed administrators and agents)

Article A814-7

The secretary of the competent national registration and disciplinary commission draws up a list of sociétés de participations financières de professions libérales d'administrateurs judiciaires ou de…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
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