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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Creation of a new commune and merged communes

Article R2113-5

The provisions of articles L. 47 and L. 48 of the electoral code concerning propaganda are applicable to the consultation.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: BODIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY

Article R2124-5

In the cases provided for in l'article L. 2124-7, the decree suspending the municipal council or the deliberative body of a public establishment for inter-communal cooperation is issued on the proposa…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Cemeteries

Article R2223-5

The opening of graves for new burials only takes place every five years.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE II: MUNICIPAL SERVICES

Article R2222-5

Where the agreement relating to the terms and conditions of the operation of a public service is contractually qualified as a régie intéressée, and without prejudice to the obligations resulting from…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Tourist tax and flat-rate tourist tax

Article R2333-53

For the application of I and II of article L. 2333-34, the accommodation provider, hotelier, owner or intermediary shall produce, at the request of the mayor or agents appointed by the mayor, a copy o…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: BUDGET AND ACCOUNTS

Article R2313-5

The audited accounts referred to in article L. 2313-1-1 are audited by a statutory auditor for bodies subject to the obligation to certify their accounts, and by the chairman of the body in question,…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Tourist tax and flat-rate tourist tax

Article R2333-50

Professionals responsible for collecting the tourist tax and carrying out the corresponding formalities under the conditions set out in article L. 2333-34 shall issue each local authority that benefit…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Tourist tax and flat-rate tourist tax

Article R2333-55

The flat-rate tourist tax rate is displayed at the town hall and is available to anyone who wishes to see it.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Development grant

Article R2334-5

The total number of dwellings used to calculate the ratios mentioned in 2° and 3° of article L. 2334-17 is equal to the number of items on the general housing tax roll, excluding non-attached built ou…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER VII: Advances and loans

Article R2337-5

Requests for advances must be supported by any documents required to justify the needs of the borrowing municipalities or establishments, to describe their financial situation and to establish the pos…

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