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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Property tax on built-up properties

Article 1380

Property tax is levied annually on built-up properties located in France with the exception of those expressly exempted by the provisions of this code.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Property tax on undeveloped land

Article 1393

Property tax is levied annually on undeveloped properties of all kinds located in France, with the exception of those that are expressly exempted by the provisions of the present code.It is due in par…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Assessment of built properties

Article 1495

Each property or fraction of a property is assessed on the basis of its consistency, use, location and condition on the date of the valuation (1). The first paragraph is not applicable to the properti…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Assessment of built properties

Article 1494

The rental value of property liable to property tax on built-up properties, to council tax on second homes and other furnished premises not allocated to the main dwelling or to an ancillary tax establ…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Assessment of undeveloped properties

Article 1509

I. - The rental value of undeveloped properties established on the basis of the income from these properties results from the rates set by nature of crop and property, in accordance with the rules lai…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Witnesses

Article R124

Compensation awarded to witnesses shall be paid by the Treasury only insofar as they have been summoned or called, either at the request of the public prosecutor or pursuant to an order made ex offici…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Experts.

Article R109

Prices for tariffed or non-tariffed operations may be reduced in the event of delay in completing the assignment or inadequacy of the report. If the work has to be redone, all remuneration may be refu…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Experts.

Article R107

When the estimated amount of his costs and fees exceeds 460 euros, the appointed expert must, before commencing his work, inform the court that commissioned him. Except in emergencies, this estimate i…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Experts.

Article R112

When experts are heard, either before courts or tribunals, or before investigating magistrates in connection with the assignment entrusted to them, they shall be awarded, in addition to their travel a…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Experts.

Article R114

Experts are entitled, on production of supporting documents, to reimbursement of the cost of transporting exhibits and of any other outlays recognised as indispensable.

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