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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: Moral rights

Article L121-2

…cess and sets the conditions of disclosure. After his death, the right of disclosure of his posthumous works is exercised during his lifetime by the executor or executors appointed by the author. Fail…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Common provisions.

Article L243-4

…f association do not prohibit the assumption of the risk in question by reason of its nature, is refused, may refer the matter to a central pricing office, the conditions of constitution and operating…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter I: Private project management

Article L2431-3

For building works, a basic assignment is given to the holder of the public works contract, which includes all the elements of the assignment defined by regulation and enables :1° the project manager…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Credit consolidation

Article R314-18

…eached when the proportion of home loans mentioned in article L. 313-1, represents 60% of the total amount of the credit consolidation transaction. The amount of the home loans includes all costs, int…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions adapting Book II.

Article L922-4

…article L. 225-115, the words: "payments made pursuant to 1 and 4 of article 238 bis of the General Tax Code" are replaced by the words: "tax deductions provided for by the provisions of tax law appli…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions adapting Book II.

Article L952-4

…e words: "payments made in application of articles 1 and 4 of article 238 bis of the French General Tax Code" are replaced by the words: "tax deductions provided for by the provisions of tax law appli…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Transfers of sums, securities or assets.

Article R152-10

…nsfer of sums to an account abroad or to a non-resident's account in France relates to the date and amount of the sums transferred, the identification of the transferor and the beneficiary and the ref…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Rules governing the practice of the profession

Article L4311-23

…may wear the respective badge in accordance with the model drawn up by the Minister for Health, the use of which is exclusively reserved for them. They are also issued with a professional card, the mo…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Cooperative societies.

Article R4131-12

The exclusive purpose of doctors' cooperatives is to facilitate the practice of their members' profession by pooling all resources useful to that practice. Each member presents himself to the clientel…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II : Special financing arrangements

Article L4332-9

…rengthen financial solidarity between the regions and the Department of Mayotte. In 2022, the total amount levied under this fund is equal to 0.1% of the fraction of value added tax allocated in 2021…

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