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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia.

Article L932-16

In article L. 233-24, the words "or VII of Article 97" are deleted.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE IV: Provisions applicable in French Polynesia.

Article L942-14

In article L. 233-24, the words: "or VII of Article 97" are deleted.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: State

Article L111-1

I.-The State is responsible for or supervises, in liaison with all interested parties, the organisation of training leading to the various professions in physical activities and sport and the awarding…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation and operation.

Article L2272-1

The Commission nationale de la négociation collective, de l'emploi et de la formation professionnelle (National Commission for Collective Bargaining, Employment and Vocational Training) includes repre…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Rights of persons under psychiatric care.

Article L3211-11

The psychiatrist involved in the patient's care may propose at any time to modify the form of care referred to in article L. 3211-2-1 to take account of changes in the patient's condition. He will dra…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE VI: The Competition Authority.

Article L464-1

The Competition Authority may, at the request of the Minister responsible for the economy, the persons mentioned in the last paragraph of Article L. 462-1 or companies, or on its own initiative and af…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L121-10

In the event of the death of the insured or the alienation of the insured object, the insurance shall continue ipso jure in favour of the heir or purchaser, on condition that the latter fulfils all th…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L121-15

The insurance is void if, at the time of the contract, the insured object has already perished or can no longer be exposed to the risks.The premiums paid must be returned to the insured, after deducti…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Liability insurance.

Article L124-1

In liability insurance, the insurer is only liable if, as a result of the event covered by the policy, an out-of-court or legal claim is made against the insured by the injured third party.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L121-17

Except in the case referred to in article L. 121-16, compensation paid in respect of damage caused to an existing building must be used for the actual restoration of that building or the land on which…

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