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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: Jurisdiction.

Article 33

The jurisdiction of the courts by reason of the subject matter is determined by the rules relating to judicial organisation and by special provisions.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article 17-7

The effects on French nationality of annexations and cessions of territories are governed by the following provisions, in the absence of treaty stipulations.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Interim measures.

Article 256

Provisional measures relating to children shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter I of Title IX of this Book.

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French Customs CodeIn force
Section 4: Appeals in cassation.

Article 366

The rules in force in the territory concerning cassation proceedings in civil and criminal matters are applicable to customs cases.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 7a: Forestry insurance savings account

Article L221-34-1

The rules governing the forest insurance savings account are set out in Title VI of Book II of the Forestry Code.

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Payment of compensation.

Article L172-24

Damage and loss are settled as damage, unless the insured chooses to surrender the goods in the cases determined by law or by agreement.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 4: Hoteliers' liability

Article L311-9

Articles 1952 to 1954 of the Civil Code lay down the rules governing the theft of objects from hotels or hostels.

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Regional nature parks.

Article L343-5

The rules relating to motor vehicle traffic on roads and paths in regional nature parks are set by…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 3: Access to shores and beaches.

Article D341-6

The rules relating to rights of way affecting private properties bordering the public maritime domain are set by the provisions of…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter III: Penalty procedure

Article R423-5

The Regulatory Control Commission draws up its own rules of procedure, which are published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.

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