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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Standing Committee

Article L3122-4

…tween four and fifteen vice-presidents, provided that the number of vice-presidents does not exceed 30% of the number of council members, and possibly one or more other members.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions

Article L4331-2-1

…he territorial collectivity of Corsica, pursuant to I of Article 52 of Finance Act no. 2004-1484 of 30 December 2004 for 2005 and I of l'article 40 de la loi n° 2005-1719 du 30 décembre 2005 de financ…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Deeds concerning the transfer of assets by succession or gift

Article A444-63

…le: Base brackets Rate applicable 0 to €6,500 1.548% From €6,500 to €17,000 0.851% From €17,000 to €30,000 0.580% Over €30,000 0.426%When the notary draws up a declaration of inheritance that includes…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions relating to non-trading property investment companies

Article L231-12

The directors of a management company are liable to a fine of €30,000 if they : 1° Failing to comply with Article L. 214-101 ; 2° Failing to submit the documents provided for in the first two paragrap…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 6: Banking intermediaries

Article L571-15

…out in the first paragraph of Article L. 519-2 is liable to two years' imprisonment and a fine of €30,000.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 2: Obligations of training providers

Article R2315-16

Each year, before 30th March, training bodies submit a report on their activities over the past year to the Minister for Employment or to regional prefects, as the case may be. This report shall indic…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 3: Transfers of sums, securities or assets.

Article R152-7

I.-The disclosure declaration provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1672 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on controls of cash entering or leaving the Union…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 1: Operating rights

Article L333-1-4

The organiser of a sporting event or competition referred to in Article L. 331-5 who prohibits its players from placing bets, directly or through an intermediary, on bets based on this event or sporti…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Cooperation and exchanges of information with foreign countries

Article L784-14

I.-Subject to the adaptations provided for in II and III, the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the table below shall apply in French Polynesia, in the wording indicated in the right-hand…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Cooperation and exchanges of information with foreign countries

Article L783-14

I.-Subject to the adaptations provided for in II and III, the articles mentioned in the left-hand column of the table below shall apply in New Caledonia, in the wording indicated in the right-hand col…

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