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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Presumption of paternity

Article 314

If it was dismissed pursuant to article 313, the presumption of paternity is re-established by operation of law if the child has possession of status with regard to the husband and does not have pater…

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French Customs CodeIn force
E. - Misrepresentation.

Article 377

Subject to the provisions of Article 100 (1) and (2) above, the truth or falsity of statements must be judged on the basis of what was first stated.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1: Definition of industrial and commercial profits

Article 34

For the purposes of income tax, profits made by natural persons from the exercise of a commercial, industrial or craft profession are deemed to be industrial and commercial profits. The same applies,…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
1: Definition of industrial and commercial profits

Article 35

I. - For the purposes of income tax, the profits made by the following natural persons are also deemed to be industrial and commercial profits:1° Persons who, on a regular basis, purchase, in their ow…

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French Customs CodeIn force
D. - Claiming seized objects.

Article 376

1. Seized or confiscated objects may not be claimed by their owners, nor may the price, whether deposited or not, be claimed by creditors, even preferential creditors, except in the case of their reco…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
VI: Distillers by profession

Article 342

The conditions for the layout of distilleries, the measures to ensure that distillers are taken in charge and their obligations, in particular those resulting from articles L. 26 and L. 32 du livre de…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions.

Article D214-32-7-3

In its notification to the company concerned, the AIF or its management company shall ask the board of directors of the company concerned or its equivalent to inform the employees' representatives or,…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: General and compulsory formalities on pain of nullity of seizure reports.

Article 327

1. If the accused is present, the report shall state that it has been read to him, that he has been asked to sign it and that he has immediately received a copy.2. If the accused is absent, a note to…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: General and compulsory formalities on pain of nullity of seizure reports.

Article 326

1. Seized means of transport shall be released on a solvent bond or on deposit of the value. However, such release shall be offered, without security or deposit, to the owner in good faith who is not…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: General and compulsory formalities on pain of nullity of seizure reports.

Article 324

1. (a) As far as circumstances permit, seized goods and means of transport shall be taken to and deposited at the Customs office or post nearest to the place of seizure. Where there are several Custom…

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