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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Reducing public exposure to radon

Article L1333-22

Owners or operators of certain categories of built property located in areas with radon potential where exposure to radon is likely to be harmful to health must monitor this exposure. Above certain le…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Insurance on goods transported by all modes of transport

Article L173-22

In the event that an insured who has taken out a policy operating by declaration of foodstuffs has not complied with the obligations laid down by decree, the contract may be cancelled without delay at…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Obligations of the insurer and the insured.

Article L172-22

In the event of receivership or compulsory liquidation of the insured, the insurer may, if the formal notice has not been followed by payment, cancel the current policy, but the cancellation shall hav…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Obligations of the insurer

Article L175-22

The insurer does not cover damage or loss caused by the intentional fault of the insured. However, the risks remain covered in the event of unintentional fault on the part of the insured and in the ev…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 3: Ski lifts and ski runs.

Article L342-22

This decision defines the route, width and characteristics of the easement, as well as the conditions to which completion of the work is subject. Where applicable, it defines the conditions and any pr…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 5 : Groupings, agreements and commitments and commitments

Article L212-22

The purpose of film programming commitments is to ensure the diversity of film offerings and the widest possible distribution of cinematographic works in the public interest.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 5: Control of sociétés anonymes.

Article L225-228

The statutory auditors shall be proposed for appointment by the general meeting by means of a draft resolution from the board of directors or the supervisory board or, under the conditions defined in…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Shares.

Article L228-22

The cancellation of the company or of a share issue does not render null and void any negotiations that took place prior to the cancellation decision, if the securities are regular in form. However, t…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 2: Rights and obligations attached to plant variety certificates

Article L623-22

The State may, at any time, by decree, expropriate in whole or in part for the needs of national defence plant varieties, the subject of applications for certificates or certificates. Failing amicable…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 3: Rules of jurisdiction and procedure

Article L615-22

Decrees in the Council of State shall lay down the detailed rules for the application of this title.

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