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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Obligations of the insurer and the insured.

Article L172-23

The insured must contribute to the rescue of the insured objects and take all measures to protect his rights against the third parties responsible.He shall be liable to the insurer for any loss or dam…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Obligations of the insurer and the insured.

Article L172-20

Failure to pay a premium entitles the insurer either to suspend the insurance or to request its cancellation.Suspension or cancellation does not take effect until eight days after formal notice to pay…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Provisions common to ski lifts and conveyors.

Article R342-20

…s provided for in the previous paragraph, the amount of the fixed penalty provided for in article 529-4 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is set at five times the value of the daily pass corresponding…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: The creditor and the writ of execution

Article L111-2

A creditor in possession of a writ of execution recording a claim that is due and payable may enforce it against the debtor's assets in accordance with the conditions applicable to each enforcement me…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: The nature, amount and exercise of rights

Article 758-2

The spouse's option between usufruct and ownership is proven by any means.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: The nature, amount and exercise of rights

Article 757-2

In the absence of children or descendants of the deceased and his or her father and mother, the surviving spouse receives the entire estate.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: The nature and form of the sale.

Article 1589-2

…ng to all or part of an immovable or to the securities of the companies referred to in Articles 728 and 1655 ter of the General Tax Code, if it is not recorded in a notarial deed or in a private deed…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Notification of concentrations and granting of authorisation

Article R331-26

…may also prescribe additional measures in the interests of traffic, public safety or tranquillity, and the environment. For events taking place on land or courses, the Prefect will attach to his auth…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Notification of concentrations and granting of authorisation

Article R331-28

…he administrative authority, is no longer complying with or is no longer ensuring that participants and spectators comply with the provisions laid down in the event's specific regulations for their pr…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Notification of concentrations and granting of authorisation

Article R331-24

…prefect if the event is to take place on the airfields of Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Le Bourget and Paris-Orly..If the event takes place in more than one département, the application for authorisa…

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