French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.
Article 1838
The term of the company may not exceed ninety-nine years.
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The term of the company may not exceed ninety-nine years.
The lessee may be charged for fortuitous events by express stipulation.
Gold may be held, transported and traded freely in France.
Commission members are appointed for four years. They may be reappointed.
The Articles of Association may allow members to vote by post.
No gratuitous benefit may be stipulated for the transactions provided for in this chapter.
The amount of aid may not exceed 50% of eligible expenditure.
The purchaser may, at any time, declare a procedure to be discontinued.
The rights of the members of the grouping may not be represented by negotiable securities.
Receipts and warrants may be transferred by endorsement, together or separately.
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