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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L121-11

In the event of the alienation of a terrestrial motor vehicle or its trailers or semi-trailers, and only in respect of the vehicle alienated, the insurance contract shall be suspended ipso jure from m…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L121-14

The insured may not surrender the insured items, unless otherwise agreed.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L121-12

The insurer who has paid the insurance indemnity is subrogated, up to the amount of that indemnity, to the rights and actions of the insured against third parties who, by their act, have caused the lo…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L121-13

Indemnities due as a result of insurance against fire, hail, livestock mortality or other risks are allocated, without the need for express delegation, to preferential or mortgage creditors, according…

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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 Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter II: Swimming pools and bathing areas.

Article L1332-1

Any person who installs a public or private swimming pool, artificial bathing facility or bathing area for public use must make a declaration to the local town hall before opening. This declaration, a…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 1: Jurisdiction of the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons

Article L531-1

The French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons, whose missions, status and organisation are defined in particular in Articles L. 121-7 to L. 121-16, decides on asylum applicati…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Administration of the collective shop

Article L125-11

The internal regulations determine the rules for ensuring a common commercial policy. They lay down the general operating conditions and, in particular: 1° Opening days and hours and, where applicable…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 3: Professional contributions

Article L115-14

The following contributions are allocated to the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée: 1° A contribution payable by film production companies. This contribution is set at 0.58% of receipts,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Scope of application

Article L23-111-1

I.-An inter-professional joint committee is set up at regional level to represent employees and employers in companies with fewer than eleven employees. II.It represents the employees and employers of…

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