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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: The guarantee fund for policyholders against the failure of life and health insurance companies.

Article L423-7

…aid directly to the guarantee fund in accordance with the procedures defined by the fund's internal regulations.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Special provisions applicable to tourist offices set up as a public industrial and commercial establishment.

Article R133-13

The Director is responsible for the operation of the Office under the conditions set out in articles R. 2221-22, R. 2221-24, R. 2221-28 and R. 2221-29 of the General Local Authorities Code. Within the…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter I: Exploitation in the form of videograms

Article L231-1

…the results of the screening of the cinematographic work in cinemas, under conditions laid down by regulation. This derogation may not have the effect of reducing the deadline by more than four weeks…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Creation of a new commune

Article L2113-17-1

The municipal council of the new commune adopts, within six months of its installation, special regulations organising the information and consultation of the delegated communes concerning matters who…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Provisions common to both parts of Chapter II.

Article 1527

The advantages that either spouse may derive from the clauses of a community agreement, as well as those that may result from the commingling of movables or debts, are not regarded as gifts. However,…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Conditions of performance

Article 695-23

…s that French law does not impose the same type of tax or duty or does not contain the same type of regulation in matters of taxes, duties, customs and exchange as the law of the issuing Member State.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Establishments providing sailing instruction

Article A322-65

…n article A. 322-64 must be adapted to the purpose of the instruction. The establishment's internal regulations define the basin(s) and sailing area(s) that can be used. They also define these areas a…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Central depositories

Article L441-2

…ly to lift, adapt or confirm this measure, as required by the urgency of the situation. The General Regulation of the Autorité des marchés financiers shall specify the conditions of application of thi…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Remuneration policy and practices

Article L533-30-8

…hich the investment firm is or is likely to be exposed, as well as the liquidity requirements under Regulation (EU) 2019/2033 and the cost of capital. Financial and non-financial criteria are taken in…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Discipline.

Article L4234-3

…sultation with the order.Their travel expenses are reimbursed under the conditions laid down in the regulations applicable to civil servants.These allowances and expenses are paid by the regional coun…

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