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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section II: Payroll tax

Article 231

…e those used to determine the basis of assessment for the contribution provided for in article L. 136-1 of the Social Security Code, with the exception of the benefits mentioned in the I of articles 8…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter I: Administrative regime for ships

Article 230

…d as if they were imported directly into the part of the Customs territory where the home port is located, to be used for the same purpose.However, subject to the provisions relating to value added ta…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Loss of French nationality

Article 23-9

The loss of French nationality takes effect: 1° In the case provided for in article 23 at the date of acquisition of foreign nationality; 2° In the case provided for in Articles 23-3 and 23-5 on the d…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Rental investment giving entitlement to a tax reduction

Article L122-23

…a reasonable understanding of the risks associated with the investment; 2° Includes a statement indicating that failure to comply with the rental commitments will result in the loss of tax incentives,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 6: Participation of midwives in medically assisted procreation activities

Article D4151-23

Midwives may contribute to the information and clinical, biological and ultrasound monitoring of the oocyte donor. They may be involved in the procedure for embryo reception by a third party couple by…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6: Access to payment account services held by credit institutions

Article L312-23

…nable these persons to use these services effectively and without hindrance. The conditions of application of this article shall be specified by decree. In particular, the decree shall specify the cha…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 6: Right of withdrawal applicable to distance and off-premises contracts

Article L221-23

…on designated by the latter, without undue delay and, at the latest, within fourteen days of communicating his decision to withdraw in accordance with Article L. 221-21, unless the trader offers to re…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6: Provisions common to investment services providers relating to investor guarantees

Article L533-23

…before entering into business relations with them, of the existence of a compensation scheme applicable in respect of the transaction or transactions envisaged, the amount and extent of the cover of…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection III: On-the-spot investigation.

Article 231

…at the hearing or in his chambers, as well as in any place where an investigative measure is being carried out, hear on the spot any persons whose testimony he deems useful for ascertaining the truth…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 4: Summoning witnesses.

Article 230

The parties are notified of the date of the enquiry verbally or by simple letter.

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