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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Accessibility of products and services

Article L412-13

I.-Subject to II of this article and without prejudice to articles 47 and 48 of law no. 2005-102 of 11 February 2005 on equal rights and opportunities, participation and citizenship for people with di…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter I: Presentation of contracts

Article L211-2

I.-The general terms and conditions applicable to consumer contracts shall mention, in accordance with the procedures laid down by decree: 1° The nature of the advantage provided by the consumer withi…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Loss of French nationality

Article 23-8

French nationality shall be lost by any French person who, being employed in a foreign army or public service or in an international organisation to which France does not belong or more generally prov…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article L214-54

I. - The statutory auditor certifies the annual accounts of the real estate investment trust. In accordance with conditions laid down by decree of the Conseil d'Etat, he shall prepare a report for the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General principles

Article L1111-8-2

Health establishments, organisations and services carrying out preventive, diagnostic or care activities and medico-social establishments shall report significant or serious information system securit…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Swimming pools and bathing areas.

Article L1332-1

Any person who installs a public or private swimming pool, artificial bathing facility or bathing area for public use must make a declaration to the local town hall before opening. This declaration, a…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Fonds de compensation des risques de l'assurance de la construction.

Article L431-14

A construction insurance risk compensation fund has been set up to contribute, within the framework of agreements that may be concluded for this purpose with the insurance companies concerned, to the…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: The guarantee fund for policyholders against the failure of life and health insurance companies.

Article L423-3

In the event of a portfolio transfer, any part of the rights of policyholders, contract holders, members and beneficiaries of benefits not covered by the transferee is guaranteed within the limits set…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Shareholders' meetings

Article L22-10-43-1

This article applies to companies whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market established or operating in a Member State of the European Union. An electronic confirmation of receipt of…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Deductions

Article 273

1. Decrees in the Council of State shall determine the conditions of application of Article 271.They set out in particular:- the date on which the deductions may be made;- the adjustments to which the…

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