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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Livestock given to the farmer.

Article 1826

At the end of the lease or when it is terminated, the lessee must leave animals of each species forming the same stock as that which he has received, in particular as regards the number, breed, age, w…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 13: Resumption of information on new charges

Article 188

An investigated person in respect of whom the investigating judge has said that there are no grounds to proceed may no longer be sought for the same act, unless new charges arise.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Commitments of the person lending for use.

Article 1888

The lender may only withdraw the thing lent after the agreed term or, in the absence of an agreement, after it has served the purpose for which it was borrowed.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Simple livestock.

Article 1804

A simple livestock lease is a contract by which one gives to another livestock to keep, feed and care for, on condition that the lessee will profit from half the growth, and also bear half the loss.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Livestock given to the farmer.

Article 1821

This livestock (also called iron livestock) is that by which the owner of a rural holding gives it on farm with the proviso that on expiry of the lease, the farmer will leave the same stock as that wh…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3: Criminal penalties

Article 1813

a. A fine of €6,000 shall be imposed on anyone who, not being the holder of the exemption provided for in Article 311 bis, has, in a professional capacity, used a mobile distillation apparatus; b. Any…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Income tax deducted at source

Article 187

1. Subject to the provisions of 2, the rate of withholding tax provided for in article 119 bis is set at:1° For beneficiaries who are legal persons or organisations, regardless of their form:- 17% for…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 6: Transfer of shares.

Article 1861

Company shares may only be transferred with the approval of all the members. The Articles of Association may, however, stipulate that such approval is to be obtained by a majority that they determine,…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Simple livestock.

Article 1817

At the end of the lease, or when it is terminated, the lessor shall take animals of each species, so as to obtain the same stock of livestock as that which he has surrendered, in particular as regards…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter I: Composition of goods on deposit.

Article 185

Customs officers may only open packages held in customs custody and check their contents in the presence of the owner or consignee or, failing this, and at the request of the customs administration, a…

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