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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter V: Consolidated and combined financial statements

Article R345-1-1

Two or more undertakings referred to in Articles L. 310-1 or L. 310-1-1, insurance group companies referred to in Article L. 322-1-2, mutual insurers or unions governed by Book II of the Mutual Code o…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
III: Provisions common to property tax on built-up and non-built-up properties

Article 1399

I. - All real estate, whether built or unbuilt, must be taxed in the commune in which it is located.II. - However, for the basis of assessment of property tax on built properties, the rental value of…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Statutory Auditors.

Article R820-1-1

For the purposes of this Title, the term "engagements" means the engagements referred to in the first paragraph of Article L. 820-1-1 and the term "services" refers to services and attestations provid…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Unfair commercial practices

Article L121-1

Unfair commercial practices are prohibited. A commercial practice is unfair where it is contrary to the requirements of professional diligence and alters or is likely to alter substantially the econom…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Jurisdiction of the courts and proceedings before them

Article 29-1

The seat and jurisdiction of the judicial courts competent to hear disputes over the French or foreign nationality of natural persons shall be determined by decree.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Transmission and receipt of invoices in electronic form

Article L3133-1

Holders of concession contracts concluded with the State, local authorities and public establishments shall send their invoices in electronic form.This article does not apply to defence or security co…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Livret A passbook savings accounts.

Article R221-1

The opening of a Livret A savings account is subject to a written contract between the subscriber and the institution distributing the account.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Establishment and composition

Article D49-1

Where the number of enforcement judges and the size of the caseload justifies it, a joint enforcement secretariat may be set up, the staff of which includes, in addition to administrative staff, a reg…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Directorate-General for Health.

Article D1421-1

The Directorate General for Health prepares the public health policy defined in article L. 1411-1 and contributes to its implementation, in liaison with the other directorates and departments of the M…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Emergency department structure

Article D6124-17

The medical team at the emergency facility includes a sufficient number of nurses to ensure that at least one of them is present at all times.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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