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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 3: Execution of measures

Article R15-33-55-8

When the composition pénale includes the therapeutic injunction provided for in 17° of article 41-2, this is carried out in accordance with the provisions of code de la santé publique, in particular t…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 4: Progressive levy on casino gaming revenue.

Article D2333-82-5-1

…determining this fraction is based on the reports produced by the regional operational surveillance and rescue centres (CROSS).

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Civil solidarity pacts

Article 515-5-3

…e of provisions to the contrary in the agreement, each partner is manager of the undivided property and may exercise the powers recognised by articles 1873-6 to 1873-8. For the administration of undiv…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Legal regime of joint ownership.

Article 815-1

The undivided co-owners may enter into agreements relating to the exercise of their undivided rights, in accordance with articles 1873-1 to 1873-18.

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French Commercial codeIn force
APPENDIX 8-8 (APPENDIX TO ARTICLE A. 822-29)

Article Annexe 8-8

…IONAL AUDITORSArticle 1 The purpose of this contract is to cover the insured, subject to the limits and exclusions set out in Articles 2 and 3, against the pecuniary consequences of civil liability as…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Authorised legal acts.

Article 815-6

…trator, obliging him or her to give security where appropriate, or appoint a receiver. The articles 1873-5 to 1873-9 of this code apply as appropriate to the powers and obligations of the administrato…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: General rules governing UCITS

Article L214-8-8

The fund is represented vis-à-vis third parties by the company responsible for its management. This company may take legal action to defend or assert the rights or interests of unitholders.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Private equity funds.

Article D214-80-8

…referred to in article D. 214-80 are marketed by several distributors, the information on marketing and distribution costs given in the key investor information document, the fund rules, the annual in…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
5: Real estate and similar companies

Article 827

…ons à loyer modéré, pursuant to the first paragraph of Article L. 422-11 of the French Construction and Housing Code, regardless of the nature of the assets included in the net assets allocated.This p…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
5: Real estate and similar companies

Article 828

…cle 1655 ter increase their capital, extend their duration or make to their members, by way of pure and simple division in kind, exclusive allocation in ownership of fractions, to which they are entit…

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