French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions
Article 17-5
In this title, majority and minority have the same meaning as in French law.
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In this title, majority and minority have the same meaning as in French law.
The effects on French nationality of the accession to independence of former overseas departments or territories of the Republic are determined in Chapter VII of this Title..
Without prejudice to the interpretation given to previous agreements, a change of nationality may not, under any circumstances, result from an international convention unless that convention expressly…
French nationality is granted, acquired or lost in accordance with the provisions set out in this title, subject to the application of treaties and other international commitments made by France.
For the purposes of this Title, "in France" means mainland France, the overseas departments and collectivities, New Caledonia and the French Southern and Antarctic Territories..
The effects on French nationality of annexations and cessions of territories are governed by the following provisions, in the absence of treaty stipulations.
The acquisition and loss of French nationality are governed by the law in force at the time of the act or fact to which the law attaches these effects. The provisions of the preceding paragraph regula…
A fine equal to 25% of the amount of duty evaded shall be imposed: 1. Infringements of the provisions of I of article 244 bis A; 2. Infringements of articles 150 VI to 150 VM.
I. - The provisions of I of article 238 bis I relating to the revaluation of non-depreciable fixed assets are extended to depreciable fixed assets appearing in the balance sheet for the first financia…
Applicants for authorisation to practise under the provisions of Ia of article L. 4111-2 must provide proof of a sufficient level of proficiency in the French language when submitting the application…
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