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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: General partnerships.

Article L221-1

The general partners all have the status of merchants and are jointly and severally liable for the company's debts. The company's creditors may only pursue payment of the company's debts against a par…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: General partnerships.

Article L221-12

If all the partners are managing partners or if one or more managing partners chosen from among the partners are designated in the Articles of Association, the removal of one of them from office may o…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: General partnerships.

Article L221-16

When a judgment of compulsory liquidation or adopting a total disposal plan, a measure prohibiting the exercise of a commercial profession or a measure of incapacity has become final in respect of one…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: General partnerships.

Article L221-14

The transfer of company shares must be recorded in writing. It is made enforceable against the company, in the forms provided for in Article 1690 of the Civil Code. However, service may be replaced by…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter I: General partnerships.

Article L221-15

The partnership shall terminate on the death of one of the partners, subject to the provisions of this Article. If it has been stipulated that in the event of the death of one of the partners, the par…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: Special provisions applicable to distance contracts

Article L221-15

The trader is automatically liable to the consumer for the proper performance of the obligations arising from the distance contract, whether those obligations are performed by the trader who concluded…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION TO FRENCH TERRITORY

Article L221-1

In order to enter France, foreign nationals whose situation is governed by this book must be in possession of the documents provided for by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: High-level sport

Article L221-1

High-level sportsmen and women, coaches, referees and judges contribute, through their activities, to the influence of the nation and the promotion of sporting values. They contribute to the developme…

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French Civil Aviation CodeIn force
CHAPTER I: CREATION.

Article L221-1

The creation of an aerodrome intended for public air traffic, when it does not belong to the State, is subject to the conclusion of an agreement between the Minister responsible for civil aviation and…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter I: Declaration of activity by videogram publishers

Article L221-1

Persons whose purpose is to publish videograms intended for private use by the public must register with the President of the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée.

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