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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Novation

Article 1329

Novation is a contract whose purpose is to substitute for an obligation, which it extinguishes, a new obligation which it creates. It can take place by substitution of obligation between the same part…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Novation

Article 1330

Novation cannot be presumed; the intention to effect it must be clear from the instrument.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Novation

Article 1332

Novation by change of debtor may be effected without the involvement of the first debtor.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Novation

Article 1333

Novation by change of creditor requires the debtor's consent. The latter may, in advance, agree to the new creditor being designated by the first creditor.

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French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Liens and mortgages, subrogation.

Article 379

1. For the recovery of taxes of all kinds and assimilated taxes, confiscations, fines and restitutions provided for in this code, public accountants benefit from the Treasury's lien provided for in ar…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Stills

Article 309

Under the conditions determined by the administration, the sealing formality provided for by Article 308 : 1° Holders of test stills, as defined by ministerial order (1); 2° Scientific and educational…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Powers

Article L5215-20

I. - The urban community exercises the following competences by operation of law, in place and stead of the member municipalities:1° With regard to the economic, social and cultural development and pl…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation.

Article R1112-86

In the event of a tie, the Chairman has the casting vote.The Head of Quality Policy attends committee meetings in an advisory capacity.The committee may hear any competent person on the issues on the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation.

Article R1112-87

Members of the Committee, other than the Chairman, who are involved in a complaint or claim may not sit when the Committee is deliberating on the matter in question. A full member who is unable to att…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation.

Article R1112-88

The Commission is convened by its Chairman at least once every three months and as often as necessary to examine complaints and claims submitted to it under the conditions set out in article R. 1112-9…

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