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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section V: Change of matrimonial property regime.

Article 1302

A copy of the notarial deed that modifies or completely changes the matrimonial property regime is attached to the request.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section V: Change of matrimonial property regime.

Article 1301

The homologation of a change of matrimonial property regime is a non-contentious matter and obeys the rules applicable to this procedure before the judicial court.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section V: Change of matrimonial property regime.

Article 1303

The time limit for carrying out, where applicable, the formalities for land registration of the deed recording the change of matrimonial property regime runs from the day on which the probate decision…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
III: Provisions common to property tax on built-up and non-built-up properties

Article 1399

I. - All real estate, whether built or unbuilt, must be taxed in the commune in which it is located.II. - However, for the basis of assessment of property tax on built properties, the rental value of…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Paragraph 1a: Special provisions for the publication of a book in printed form

Article L132-17-4-1

For the publication of a book in printed form, if the parties agree on a provision for returns of unsold copies, this must be set under the conditions provided for by the binding agreement referred to…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Provision to the establishments mentioned in article L. 3221-4 of the assets allocated to the public service for combating mental illnesses

Article R3221-13

Where only part of a building belonging to the State or the département is made available, the establishments referred to in article L. 3221-4 may only carry out enlargement or demolition work with th…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3°: Crédit mutuel et coopération agricoles

Article 130

The provisions relating to the withholding tax provided for in 1 of article 119 bis and the levy provided for in I of Article 125 A does not apply: 1° Neither to interest shares in companies or unions…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
15°: Low-cost housing

Article 138

The withholding tax provided for in 1 of l'article 119 bis et du prélèvement prévu au I de Article 125 A: 1° and 2° (Obsolete provisions); 3° The proceeds of bond loans contracted before 1 January 196…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VIII: Transferable securities issued by joint stock companies.

Article L228-29-7-4

Any fees charged by an intermediary for the services mentioned in Articles L. 228-29-7-1 to L. 228-29-7-3 shall be non-discriminatory and proportionate to the costs incurred in providing these service…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Responsibilities

Article L4433-4-3-2

In the areas of competence of the overseas regions, the President of the Regional Council may, for the duration of his term of office, draw up a regional cooperation framework programme specifying the…

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