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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Deeds relating mainly to real estate and land

Article A444-112

…le: Base brackets Rate applicable 0 to €6,500 1.548% From €6,500 to €17,000 0.851% From €17,000 to €30,000 0.580% Over €30,000 0.426%

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Criminal provisions

Article L1128-9

…and the investigational medicinal products is punishable by two years' imprisonment and a fine of €30,000.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Central bodies

Article L511-31

…of cooperation, held directly or indirectly by a central body within the meaning of article L. 511-30, are not taken into account when calculating the limit of 50% of the capital of the credit instit…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Obligations relating to the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, the freezing of assets and prohibited lotteries and games

Article L775-36

…umn of the same table: Articles applicable In the wording resulting from L. 561-1 Order 2009-104 of 30 January 2009 L. 561-2 with the exception of its 1° quater, 6° bis, 9° bis only for gaming or bett…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Credit transactions

Article L341-52

…raphs of article L. 314-23 under conditions contrary to these provisions is punishable by a fine of 30,000 euros.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Mortgages

Article L341-21

…not comply with the obligations set out in articles L. 313-3 to L. 313-5 is punishable by a fine of 30,000 euros.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Increase in certain selective aids

Article 919-44

…tioned in article 222-7 and article 222-8, which are released in cinemas between 1 January 2023 and 30 September 2023 may be subject to an increase.The increase applies to aid granted between 1 March…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Specific investment for certain animated works

Article 211-66

…financing of the production of the work, excluding public financial aid, is confirmed for at least 30% of the production estimate. This condition is not required for an investment of up to €400,000,…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Merchant accounting

Article R123-208-1

…vité de conducteur ou au transport de marchandises ou de personnes prévues par la loi n° 82-1153 du 30 décembre 1982 d'orientation des transports intérieurs; 4° Persons carrying out canvassing operati…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Application for approval

Article R212-56

…L. 212-30; 2° The rate of participation proport…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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