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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Form of notifications.

Article 681

Notification, even without reservation, does not imply acquiescence.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Form of notifications.

Article 680

…t also indicate that the author of an abusive or dilatory appeal may be ordered to pay a civil fine and compensation to the other party.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Title II: Rules relating to non-marine damage insurance

Article A125-3

In municipalities that do not have a plan for the prevention of foreseeable natural risks for the risk concerned, the interministerial order declaring a state of natural disaster as provided for in ar…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Title II: Rules relating to non-marine damage insurance

Article A125-2

…racts covering risks in category 23 of article A. 344-2 : 6% of premiums or contributions for theft and fire cover, or, failing that, 0.5% of premiums or contributions for damage cover;contracts insur…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Title II: Rules relating to non-marine damage insurance

Article A125-4

…er insurance may not exceed 8% of the amount of the premium or contribution, net of all accessories and taxes relating to this cover. However, this fee does not exclude a management commission, calcul…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Rules applicable to the dissemination of advertisements.

Article L8221-7

…the public must: 1° When subject to compliance with the formalities mentioned in Articles L. 8221-3 and L. 8221-5: a) To mention an identification number provided for by decree in the Conseil d'Etat o…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Rules specific to the drawing of lots

Article D1411-58-7

For the renewal of each of the Boards of Directors mentioned in article L. 1411-5-2, lots shall be drawn to determine, from among the persons called upon to appoint a single member or an odd number of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Rules specific to the drawing of lots

Article D1411-58-6

…by the draw. Each of the persons called upon to take part in the renewal of the Board of Directors and concerned by the designation by drawing lots, may designate a representative to attend.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Rules specific to the drawing of lots

Article D1411-58-8

…number of members as mentioned in article D. 1411-58-7. The number of ballot papers marked "woman" and the number marked "man" is determined in such a way that the parity rule defined in the first pa…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Rules specific to the drawing of lots

Article D1411-58-9

The drawing of lots is recorded in minutes signed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors and by the representative of the Minister for Health who was present. The minutes are sent to each of the pe…

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