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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter IX: Arrangements between spouses, either by marriage contract or during marriage.

Article 1094

The spouse, either by marriage contract or during the marriage, may, in the event that he leaves no children or descendants, dispose in favour of the other spouse in property, of all that he could dis…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter III: Separation as to property.

Article 1541

One of the spouses is not liable for the failure to use or reuse the property of the other, unless he or she has interfered in the disposal or collection operations, or it is proved that the funds wer…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: The town council.

Article R2573-6-3

If a request for a secret ballot is adopted in accordance with the provisions of 1° of Article L. 2121-21, the mayor shall postpone this item of the agenda to a subsequent meeting. This meeting may no…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3: The examination referred to in article R. 811-28-5

Article A811-30

The test is marked from 0 to 20. The certificate of achievement mentioned in article

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 411-44

…d) Company strategy. II.The quantitative and qualitative analyses are carried out using a number of points awarded to the production company: 1° The quantitative analysis is carried out using a scale…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article R211-12-1

…to which it contributes; 2° the institution's strategy for protecting athletes' health; 3° training guidelines and the creation or withdrawal of qualifications and diplomas; 4° the strategic areas to…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Regional development plan

Article L4433-9

…le with the regional development plan. Territorial climate-air-energy plans are compatible with the guidelines set by the regional development plan in terms of adapting to climate change and improving…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: The local authority's budget and accounts

Article LO6261-2

…prior to the examination of the budget, a debate is held in the Territorial Council on the general guidelines of the budget. The draft budget is prepared and presented by the President of the Territo…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: The local authority's budget and accounts

Article LO6361-2

…prior to the examination of the budget, a debate is held in the Territorial Council on the general guidelines of the budget. The draft budget is prepared and presented by the President of the Territo…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Investment holding companies

Article L517-4-3

…t one of which is an investment firm which is not a financial holding company within the meaning of point 20 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013. An EU parent investment holding company is…

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