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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 6: Energy

Article L2224-33

As part of the public distribution of electricity, and subject to the authorisation provided for in Article 7 of Law no. 2000-108 du 10 février 2000 précitée, les autorités concédantes de la distribut…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER V: External fire protection

Article L2225-3

When the supply of the water points referred to in articles L. 2225-1 and L. 2225-2 use a water transport or distribution network, the related investments required of the public or private person resp…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Gifts and bequests

Article L2242-1

The Town Council decides on the acceptance of donations and legacies made to the commune.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Economic aid

Article L2251-1

The State is responsible for the conduct of economic and social policy and the defence of employment. However, subject to respect for the freedom of trade and industry and the principle of equality of…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Economic aid

Article L2251-3

When private initiative is lacking or insufficient to ensure the creation or maintenance of a service required to meet the needs of the population in a rural area or in a municipality comprising one o…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Economic aid

Article L2251-4

The municipality may award subsidies to existing companies whose purpose is to operate cinemas under conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat. These subsidies may only be awarded to establ…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Measures to promote social housing

Article L2254-1

The municipalities and public establishments for inter-municipal cooperation must, through their intervention in land matters, through the development actions or operations they carry out or authorise…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions

Article L2311-7

The allocation of grants is decided separately from the budget vote. However, for grants for which there are no conditions of award, the town council may decide: 1° To individualise the appropriations…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Halls, markets and public weights

Article L2224-28

Public weighers and measurers issue to those who request it a bulletin recording the result of their operation.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions

Article L2241-7

When the auction is held on behalf of a communal social action centre, the chairman of the board of directors shall make the auction, assisted by two members of the board appointed by the latter or, i…

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