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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 6: Shooting galleries for hunting weapons

Article A322-145

When shooting and during trials or practice shoots, shooters, under the responsibility of the operator of the establishment or facility, must observe the following safety rules: - remove the shoulder…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Lost, destroyed or stolen life insurance policies or capitalisation or savings bonds.

Article A160-1

The register of objections provided for in article A. 160-3 is kept at the registered office in the case of French companies and, in the case of foreign companies, at the registered office of the esta…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Miscellaneous provisions

Article A322-100

In application of the provisions of article R. 322-41, the holder of one of the following diplomas may act as a hyperbaric prevention advisor for dives in the 0 to 40 metre range:-State certificate in…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section V: Common provisions

Article 1724 A

Receivables of any kind that are the responsibility of the public accountants designated by decree and that are not paid on the due date shall only be assessed when their cumulative amount exceeds €16…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Provisions relating to personal protective equipment

Article A322-120

Second-hand personal protective equipment such as helmets and protective waistcoats may be made available or hired for equestrian activities in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Code and th…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 7: Simplified procedure for fixed fines for misdemeanours

Article A36-18

…eposit or fixed fine may be made: - either by automated remote payment; - or by sending a cheque enclosed with the payment card to the accountant of the Directorate General of Public Finance; - or by…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Commercial events

Article A762-16

The rights of access and rectification provided for in articles 39 et 40 de la loi n° 78-17 du 6 janvier 1978 relative à l'informatique, aux fichiers et aux libertés s'exercent auprès de la direction…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Representation of the professions in dealings with the public authorities

Article A814-1

The professional rules established, pursuant to article R. 814-3, by the Conseil national des administrateurs judiciaires et des mandataires judiciaires and approved by the Garde des sceaux, Minister…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
IIa: Administrative or company cooperatives

Article 1655 A

Any administrative or company cooperative that sells goods directly or indirectly to persons other than members of the staff of the administration or company holding a cooperator's card, is subject to…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Provisions relating to installations

Article A322-125

During public opening hours, access to storage areas for equipment, tools and products used to maintain the facilities, forage and manure, and veterinary products must be secured and suitably signpost…

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