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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 3: Nullity, dissolution and liquidation.

Article R814-142

The early dissolution provided for in 4° of article 1844-7 of the Civil Code is decided by a majority of three quarters of the votes of all the partners.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Automatic provisional enforcement

Article 514-6

When a case is referred to it pursuant to articles 514-3 and 514-4, the First President shall rule in summary proceedings, in a decision that is not subject to appeal.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: National Public Health Agency

Article L1413-12-1

The agency employs the agents mentioned in articles L. 5323-1 to L. 5323-3. These agents are governed by the provisions of article L. 5323-4.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Exceptional and nuclear risks.

Article L431-7

A separate account opened in the caisse's books records all the insurance and reinsurance transactions referred to in Articles L. 431-4 and L. 431-5.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Actions to prevent, cease or remedy a breach of business secrecy

Article L152-1

Any breach of business confidentiality as provided for in articles L. 151-4 à L. 151-6 engages the civil liability of its author.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Single chapter: Subsidies to cinema operators

Article L321-2

Article L. 3232-4 of the Code général des collectivités territoriales sets out the rules for subsidies awarded by the départements to operators of cinemas.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Content and adoption of the measures imposed

Article L733-6

Subject to article L. 711-4, tax debts may be rescheduled or forgiven in full or in part under the same conditions as other debts.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 3: Provisions relating to Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin

Article L771-9

Article L. 733-4 as well as the last sentence of 2° of article L. 733-7 are not applicable to Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Use of the terms "refurbished" and "refurbished product

Article R122-6

The use of the words "reconditioned in France" is reserved for the operations mentioned in article R. 122-4 which are carried out entirely on national territory.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3: Special provisions for gifts

Article 776 ter

Gifts of less than fifteen years made to grandchildren pursuant to article 1078-4 of the Civil Code are not reportable in the succession of their father or mother.

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