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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: Provisions adapting Book I.

Article L921-13

The first paragraph of Article L. 145-34 reads as follows: "Unless there is a significant change in the factors determining the rental value, the rate of change in the rent applicable when the lease t…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions adapting Book IV.

Article L954-5

The last paragraph of III of article L. 442-5 is replaced by the following four paragraphs: "The investigating judge or the court hearing the case may order the advertising to cease, either at the req…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Creation

Article L5218-1

I. - Notwithstanding the second paragraph of article L. 5217-1, the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolis brings together all the member municipalities of the Marseille Provence métropole urban community,…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
SINGLE CHAPTER

Article L7161-2

The Assembly of French Guiana is associated through agreements concluded with the State with the development and implementation of the policy for the development of the Guianese forest.By way of derog…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Indemnities of holders of office in the Martinique Assembly and of office in the Executive Council

Article L7227-19

The maximum allowances voted by the Assembly of Martinique for the actual performance of the duties of councillor to the Assembly of Martinique are determined by applying to the reference term mention…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7: Prudential provisions

Article L511-47

I. - In order to guarantee their financial stability, their solvency with regard to depositors, their absence of conflicts of interest with their customers and their ability to provide financing for t…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Pre-contractual information

Article L224-73

In good time and before any commitment on his part, the consumer shall receive from the trader in a clear and comprehensible manner, in writing or on an easily accessible durable medium, accurate and…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
SINGLE CHAPTER

Article L1511-9

I.-Territorial authorities or their groupings may grant aid to veterinarians who contribute to the protection of public health and ensure the continuity and permanence of care for farm animals. To thi…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Bonds issued by associations.

Article L213-15

The issue of bonds by an association entails the application of articles L. 612-1 and L. 612-3 of the French Commercial Code, regardless of the number of its employees, the amount of its turnover or r…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Transfer of ownership

Article L211-17

I. - The transfer of ownership of financial securities results from the registration of these securities in the purchaser's securities account or from the registration of these securities in favour of…

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