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Showing 44014410 of 28351 articles for Art. 28 mai 1997

French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: The nature of a loan for use.

Article 1878

Anything that is in commerce, and not consumed by use, may be the subject of this convention.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General-purpose investment funds.

Article D214-32-10

The initial capital of a SICAV may not be less than €300,000.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 2: Electronic communication and examination of appeals

Article R2333-120-43

The Commission may order any investigation it deems appropriate.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and terms of the contract

Article D6114-13

The contract is for a maximum of five years; it may be revised by amendment.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Customer due diligence obligations

Article L561-7

…ecree of the Conseil d'Etat. A reporting entity that relies on the due diligence of a third party remains responsible for compliance with its obligations. II. - The persons mentioned in 1° to 6° and 7…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
VI: Transfers free of charge

Article 792-0 bis

…on to the beneficiaries on the death of the settlor without becoming part of his estate or which remain in the trust after the death of the settlor are subject to death duties under the following con…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
I: Property tax on built-up properties

Article 1388 quinquies

…hange of operator during the period in which the allowance applies, the benefit of the allowance is maintained if the new operator meets the conditions mentioned in the first paragraph of I.VI. - In o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Scope of application

Article D7231-1

…and walking, with the exception of veterinary care and grooming, for dependent people;13° Temporary maintenance, upkeep and vigilance, at home, of the main or secondary residence;14° Administrative as…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Security detention and surveillance

Article 706-53-19

If secure detention is not extended or is terminated pursuant to articles 706-53-17 or 706-53-18 and if the person presents risks of committing the offences mentioned in article 706-53-13, the regiona…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Workshops and integration projects.

Article L5132-15-1

Workshops and integration projects, whatever their legal status, may conclude fixed-term contracts with unemployed people experiencing particular social and professional difficulties, in application o…

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