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French General Tax CodeIn force
C: Indirect taxes

Article 1812

…rch 1915, amended by that of 17 July 1922 relating to the prohibition of the manufacture, wholesale and retail sale and circulation of absinthe and similar liqueurs, and the decrees issued for its app…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
C: Indirect taxes

Article 1816

…egulations concerning capsules, imprints or vignettes representing indirect duties on alcohol, wine and cider, the court may order the establishment to be closed, either permanently or for a period of…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
C: Indirect taxes

Article 1817

The provisions of Article 1750 shall apply to the offences provided for in Articles 1810, 1811 and 1812.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
D: Land registration and publicity

Article 1839

…n a minute or in an expedition, is punishable by the penalties laid down for forgery by the article 441-4 of the Penal Code. Proceedings are initiated by the Public Prosecutor's Office on the basis of…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
D: Land registration and publicity

Article 1840 G ter

I. - Where an exemption from or reduction in registration duties, land registration tax or additional tax on registration duties or land registration tax has been obtained in return for compliance wit…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section II: Litigation

Article 1965 A

…dation or by the final settlement of the distribution by contribution subsequent to the declaration and to obtain reimbursement of the duties they may have overpaid. 2. In the event of the death of th…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
B: Turnover tax and similar taxes

Article 1788 C

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French General Tax CodeIn force
B: Turnover tax and similar taxes

Article 1788 E

…on at least three occasions over two consecutive years for a cumulative amount of at least €60,000 and commits a new offence under the same articles 1737 or 1788 D during the second year or during th…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
D: Land registration and publicity

Article 1840 E

Subject to the reservations set out in articles 1840 C et 1840 D persons who are jointly and severally liable to the Treasury for the payment of tax are also jointly and severally liable for the payme…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section IV: Registration duties, land registration tax, stamp duties, other duties and taxes

Article 1894

…their accounts. The statement shall be taxed free of charge by the judicial court of the department and supported by the supporting documents.

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