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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Development grant.

Article L2334-18-2

The allocation for each eligible municipality is equal to its population multiplied by the value of the index allocated to it. This product is weighted by the tax effort up to a limit of 1.3 and by a…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Civil penalties

Article L242-18-2

A trader who has incurred shipping costs with a view to bringing the digital content into conformity on a tangible medium is obliged to reimburse them no later than fourteen days from the day on which…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Civil penalties

Article L242-18-3

Where the trader has not reimbursed all of the sums paid by the consumer under the conditions set out in articles L. 224-25-22 and L. 224-25-23, the total amount outstanding is automatically increased…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Mobility leave

Article L1237-18-5

The administrative authority of the place where the company concerned by the agreement on forward-looking management of jobs and skills is established is informed by the employer of terminations under…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Mobility leave

Article L1237-18-2

The collective agreement determines :1° The duration of the mobility leave ;2° The conditions that the employee must meet in order to benefit from it;3° The terms and conditions for the employee's acc…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Mobility leave

Article L1237-18-4

If the employee accepts the offer of mobility leave, the employment contract will be terminated by mutual agreement of the parties at the end of the leave. Employees benefiting from the protection men…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Mobility leave

Article L1237-18-3

The amount of remuneration paid during the mobility leave period is at least equal to the amount of the allowance provided for in 3° ofarticle L. 5123-2. For the first twelve months of the leave, whic…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Operation

Article L3121-18-1

The departmental council ensures the dissemination of information to its elected members by the material means it deems most appropriate. In order to enable the exchange of information on matters with…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section 1: Development tax

Article 1635 quater S

The person liable for the development tax may obtain total or partial discharge, reduction or refund: 1° If the constructions are demolished by virtue of a decision of the civil judge; 2° In the event…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Allowances for holders of municipal mandates

Article L2123-18-2

Members of the Town Council are entitled to reimbursement by the municipality of the costs of childcare or assistance for the elderly, disabled or those needing personal assistance at home that they h…

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