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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section IV: Tax intended to finance sickness, invalidity and maternity insurance benefits under the social protection scheme for non-salaried farmers

Article 1613 ter

I.-A contribution is levied on beverages and liquid preparations for beverages intended for human consumption:1° Falling under CN codes 2009 and 2202 of the customs tariff;2° Containing added sugars;3…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes III

Article Annexe III-5 (art. R322-29)

…n the hygiene or health of the user. 1.2.1.2. Adequate surface condition of any part of a PPE-SL in contact with the user Any part of a PPE-SL in contact or likely to come into contact with the user d…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Certification of accounts

Article A823-5

…intaining the engagement have been carried out, in particular those related to ethical rules; after contacting the predecessor statutory auditor, in compliance with the rules of professional ethics an…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter III: Marriage certificates.

Article 63

Prior to the celebration of the marriage, the civil registrar will make a publication by means of a poster affixed to the door of the common house. This publication will state the forenames, surnames,…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conclusion and proof of the insurance contract - Form and transmission of policies.

Article L112-2

It is compulsory for the insurer to provide a price and cover information sheet before the contract is taken out. Before taking out the contract, the insurer must provide the policyholder with a copy…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Title V: Information organisation

Article L451-2

…xempt from the insurance obligation under article L. 211-1: 1° The vehicle registration number ; 2° Details of the authorities responsible for the vehicle. III - The information body is required to ke…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Exemptions of more than two years

Article 1383 J

…he year for which the exemption is applicable and using a model drawn up by the administration, the details identifying the buildings. If this request is not submitted within this timeframe, the exemp…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Certification of accounts

Article A823-7

…ocedures performed to detect material misstatements at the assertion level. They include:- tests of details;- analytical procedures. 8. Inspection: a control technique that involves:- examining record…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conclusion and proof of the insurance contract - Form and transmission of policies.

Article L112-2-1

…surance undertaking is registered in the Trade and Companies Register, its registration number, the contact details of the authority responsible for its supervision and, where applicable, the address…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV: Public industrial and commercial services

Article L2224-31

I.-Without prejudice to the provisions of article 23 of law no. 46-628 of 8 April 1946 on the nationalisation of electricity and gas, local and regional authorities or their public cooperation establi…

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