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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Links of interest and transparency

Article L1451-2

The prohibition provided for in article L. 1453-3, subject to the reservations provided for in articles L. 1453-6 to L. 1453-9, applies to the persons mentioned in article L. 1451-1 as well as to pers…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Marine, river and lake insurance

Article L173-9

In the case of travel insurance or insurance for several consecutive trips, the entire premium is due to the insurer as soon as the risks have begun.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Marine, river and lake insurance

Article L173-12

Regardless of the number of events that occur during the term of the policy, the insured is covered for each event up to the amount of the sum insured, without prejudice to the insurer's right to requ…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: Non-compulsory non-life insurance.

Article L181-2

Where the parties are required to choose the applicable law in one of the cases referred to in Article L. 181-1, this choice must be express or must be clear from the terms of the contract or the circ…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: Non-compulsory non-life insurance.

Article L181-4

Subject to the provisions of articles L. 181-1 to L. 181-3 and for the rest, the general rules of private international law relating to contractual obligations are applicable.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Marine, river and lake insurance

Article L173-1

Vessel insurance is taken out either for a single voyage, or for several consecutive voyages, or for a fixed period.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Marine, river and lake insurance

Article L173-14

In the event of alienation or bareboat charter of the vessel, the insurance shall continue ipso jure in favour of the new owner or charterer, on condition that he informs the insurer within ten days a…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Marine, river and lake insurance

Article L173-11

In the event of damage, the insurer will only reimburse the cost of replacements and repairs recognised as necessary to restore the vessel to a seaworthy condition, to the exclusion of any other compe…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter I: Non-compulsory non-life insurance.

Article L181-1

1° Where the risk is situated within the meaning of article L. 310-4 in the territory of the French Republic and the policyholder has his principal residence or place of management there, the applicab…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Marine, river and lake insurance

Article L173-8

With the exception of personal injury, the insurer is responsible for reimbursing damages of any kind for which the insured would be liable on the recourse of third parties in the event of collision b…

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