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Showing 19811990 of 64696 articles for Art. s. L 821-57 and L 821-6

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Authorisation to occupy the public domain constituting rights in rem

Article L1311-6-1

The right in rem over the title, works, constructions and installations may only be mortgaged to guarantee loans taken out by the holder of the authorisation with a view to financing the construction,…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article L421-6-1

A contribution to finance the mission provided for in IV of article L. 421-1 is introduced, payable by policyholders and allocated to the guarantee fund. This contribution is based on all net premiums…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Beverages.

Article L3351-6-2

Except where they are declared or authorised under the conditions set out in article L. 3322-9, or where they are tastings with a view to sale within the meaning of article 1587 of the French Civil Co…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Special provisions for publishing a book in digital form

Article L132-17-6

The publishing contract guarantees the author fair and equitable remuneration on all revenue from the marketing and distribution of a book published in digital form. In the case of single sales, the a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Criminal penalties

Article L5461-6-1

I.-The following is punishable by two years' imprisonment and a fine of €150,000: 1° Continuing, with regard to the devices mentioned in Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745, activities that have bee…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions.

Article L8271-6-1

The enforcement officers referred to in Article L. 8271-1-2 are empowered to interview, at any place and with their consent, any employer or his representative and any person paid, having been paid or…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: Deliberative body of public establishments for inter-municipal cooperation with their own tax system

Article L5211-6-1

I. - The number and distribution of community councillor seats are established:1° Either in accordance with the procedures set out in II to VI of this article;2° Or, in communities of communes and agg…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 1: The Board of Directors

Article L1424-24-6

…s may provide for the representation, in an advisory capacity, of partner organisations of the fire and rescue service. The representatives of the organisations thus designated by the Board of Directo…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Customs detention

Article L716-8-6

Where the applicant uses information communicated to him by the customs administration, by way of derogation from Article 59 bis of the Customs Code, for purposes other than those provided for in this…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L1211-6-1

No one may be excluded from donating blood unless there are medical contraindications.No one may be excluded from donating blood on the grounds of sexual orientation. The selection criteria for blood…

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