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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE III: REVENUE

Article L4331-2

…ate tax on network companies;2° The fixed tax on vehicle registration provided for in 1° of article L. 421-30 of the code of taxes on goods and services, up to €7 per certificate issued in the region…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Company accounts

Article L232-20

…ares, accompanied, where applicable, by the payment provided for in the second paragraph of article L. 232-19 must be carried out within a period set by the General Meeting, which may not exceed three…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Limited liability companies.

Article L223-25

The manager may be dismissed by a decision of the shareholders under the conditions of Article L. 223-29, unless the Articles of Association provide for a greater majority. If dismissal is decided wit…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Responsibilities

Article L2316-2

…erning the company in economic and financial matters, particularly in the cases defined in articles L. 2312-42 to L. 2312-51 , as well as in matters of health, safety and working conditions, particula…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Public body responsible for adult vocational training

Article L5315-2

…onsible for the regional public vocational training service, the establishment mentioned in Article L. 5315-1 also has the following missions:1° To contribute to the emergence and organisation of new…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Dormant accounts

Article L312-20

I. - Deposits and assets held in dormant accounts mentioned in article L. 312-19 are deposited with the Caisse des dépôts et consignations: 1° For dormant accounts mentioned in 1° of I of the same art…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Organisation

Article L512-26

…rédit agricole mutuel after liquidation of the operations in progress at the time of their withdrawal. In all cases, their liability ceases five years after the date of their withdrawal. Under no circ…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter V: Termination of the contract

Article L2195-2

The purchaser may terminate the contract in the event of force majeure.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Internal organisation.

Article L6146-2

…is, other than statutory practitioners practising within the framework of the provisions of article L. 6154-1, and doctors, midwives and odontologists practising on a voluntary basis to take part in c…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 5: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L217-29

In the event of transfer of ownership of the goods between consumers for valuable consideration or free of charge, the sub-purchaser shall benefit from the rights acquired by the original purchaser, r…

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