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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Expenditure

Article 4425-34

For the application of the provisions of 18° of Article L. 4425-29, the Corsican local authority shall depreciate its fixed assets, including those made available or allocated: 1° Intangible; > Tangib…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Expenditure

Article D4425-35

For the application of 19° of Article L. 4425-29, the constitution of provisions for risks and charges is mandatory as soon as the risk arises and the recognition of depreciation is mandatory in the e…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Expenditure

Article D4425-36

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Expenditure

Article D4425-37

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Accounting

Article D4425-38

In accordance with the provisions of Article 1 of Decree 2012-1246 of 7 November 2012 on public budgetary and accounting management, the fundamental principles contained in Title I of the said decree…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Accounting

Article D4425-39

Reversals of overpayments made during the financial year in which the payment was made may be credited back to the article which originally bore the expenditure..

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Accommodation

Article R4228-31

The floors and walls of the accommodation allow for efficient maintenance and are renewed whenever cleanliness is required.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Accommodation

Article R4228-36

The provisions of articles R. 4228-26 to R. 4228-35 are not applicable in agricultural establishments, where the provisions relating to workers' accommodation are set out in Book VII of the Rural and…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Accommodation

Article R4228-30

Dormitory rooms are only occupied by people of the same sex. The number of people per room is limited to six. Beds must be at least 80 centimetres apart. Bunk beds are not permitted.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Accommodation

Article R4228-32

The premises used for accommodation are kept in a constant state of cleanliness and hygiene.

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