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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 6: Due date.

Article L511-22

I. - A bill of exchange may be drawn: 1° At sight; 2° At a certain sight period; 3° At a certain date period; 4° On a fixed day. II. - Bills of exchange, either at other maturities or at successive ma…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Tax revenue.

Article L4414-2

The Ile-de-France region benefits in particular from the following resource:1° (Repealed);2° The proceeds of the regional share of the development tax provided for in Article 1635 quater A of the Gene…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE VIII BIS: Special provisions for sole traders covered by the status defined in Section 3 of Chapter VI of Title II of Book V

Article R681-2

The agreement of the debtor referred to in IV of Article L. 681-2 and in Article L. 681-3 may be obtained at the hearing during which the court examines the application to open proceedings under Title…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Criminal provisions

Article R3246-2

Failure to comply with the provisions relating to pay slips in articles L. 3243-1, L. 3243-2 and L. 3243-4 and articles R. 3243-1 to D. 3243-8 is punishable by a third-class fine.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Determination of protection zones.

Article D3335-2

The size of the zones around the establishments mentioned in 3° of article L. 3335-1 to be protected under the provisions of article L. 3335-2 may vary according to the nature of the establishments to…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE VIII A: Special provisions for sole traders covered by the status defined in Section 3 of Chapter VI of Title II of Book V

Article L681-2

I. - The court shall open proceedings provided for in Titles II to IV of this Book if the conditions are met. The provisions specific to open proceedings shall apply, subject to this title. II. - In t…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
IIa: Second-hand goods, works of art, collectors' items and antiques

Article 297 A

I. - 1° The taxable amount for supplies by a taxable reseller of second-hand goods, works of art, collectors' items or antiques which have been supplied to him by a person who is not liable for value…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L2224-2

Municipalities are prohibited from assuming responsibility in their own budgets for expenditure on the public services referred to in article L. 2224-1.However, the municipal council may decide on suc…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article L132-23

Temporary insurance policies in the event of death, as well as immediate life annuities or annuities in payment, may not be reduced or surrendered. Survivor's capital and survivor's annuity insurance,…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Minority rights

Article 388-2

Where, in proceedings, the interests of a minor appear to be in opposition to those of his legal representatives, the guardianship judge under the conditions provided for in Article 383 or, failing th…

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