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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Pledging of tangible movable property

Article 2349

The pledge is indivisible notwithstanding the divisibility of the debt between the heirs of the debtor or those of the creditor. The heir of the debtor who has paid his portion of the debt may not dem…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Rules specific to legal mortgages of minors or adults under guardianship

Article 2398

…or additional registrations will be made, or that a pledge or collateral will be constituted.In the case of legal administration of the property of the minor, the guardianship judge, ruling either ex…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Loss of French nationality

Article 23-9

The loss of French nationality takes effect: 1° In the case provided for in article 23 at the date of acquisition of foreign nationality; 2° In the case provided for in Articles 23-3 and 23-5 on the d…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Loss of French nationality

Article 23-2

French nationals under the age of thirty-five may not make the declaration provided for in articles 23 and 23-1 above only if they are in good standing with the obligations of Book II of the National…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Composition of specialised committees for grades and equivalent grades

Article A212-175-17

Members of specialised commissions for dan and equivalent grades must hold a 6th dan or equivalent grade. Failing this, members holding a 5th dan or 4th dan or equivalent grade may be appointed.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Special conditions for the "locomotor" option

Article D6124-177-17

In addition to the premises provided for in Article D. 6124-177-1, the authorised site includes one or more rooms simulating a living space.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
7: Failure to comply with obligations to declare or pay electronically

Article 1738

1. Failure to comply with the obligation to file a tax return and its appendices electronically or to pay tax by bank transfer, electronic settlement or direct debit at the initiative of the Treasury…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : The Regional Economic and Social Council

Article D4134-23

The articles D. 4135-20 to D. 4135-23 are applicable to the chairmen and members of the regional economic, social and environmental councils.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 231-22

…articles 231-23…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Functional allowances.

Article R2123-23

The increases in functional allowances resulting from the application of article L. 2123-22 may amount to a maximum for the elected representatives referred to in article L. 2123-20 : 1° In the commun…

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