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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Organisation

Article R6156-6

A staff representative's term of office is terminated if he resigns or if he no longer fulfils the conditions for being an elector or eligible to stand for election to the Board of Governors in the co…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section I: Direct taxes and similar levies

Article 1691 bis

…n;2° Council tax on second homes and other furnished premises not allocated to the principal dwelling where they live under the same roof.3° De la taxe d'aménagement et des pénalités afférentes.4° De…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application.

Article L145-1

I. - The provisions of this chapter apply to leases of buildings or premises in which a business is operated, whether or not the business belongs either to a trader or industrialist registered in the…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application

Article L217-1

I.-The provisions of this chapter apply to contracts for the sale of movable tangible property between a professional seller, or any person presenting or acting as such, and a buyer acting as a consum…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 39 octies F

Sole proprietorships subject to an actual taxation regime and the companies referred to in the second paragraph of article L. 223-1 of the French Commercial Code subject to income tax may set aside a…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 12: Payment incidents and penalties

Article L131-73

The drawee banker may, after informing the account holder of the consequences of insufficient funds by any appropriate means made available by the drawee banker, refuse to pay a cheque on the grounds…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Prohibition on cash payment of certain claims

Article L112-6

…made in cash or by electronic money in respect of a debt in excess of an amount set by decree, taking into account the debtor's place of residence for tax purposes, whether or not the transaction is f…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Availability of savings

Article L224-4

I.-Rights accrued under the retirement savings plan may, at the request of the holder, be liquidated or redeemed before the due date referred to in article L. 224-1 in the following cases only: 1° The…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Persons liable.

Article L211-1

Any natural person or any legal entity other than the State, who may be held liable for damage suffered by third parties as a result of personal injury or damage to property caused by a vehicle, must,…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Information to be provided

Article L522-3

…termediary or insurance company shall provide the prospective subscriber or member with the following information prior to the conclusion of any contract referred to in article L. 522-1: 1° An indicat…

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