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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Bankruptcy.

Article L654-2

…the opening of receivership or compulsory liquidation proceedings, the persons mentioned in Article L. 654-1 against whom one of the following acts has been established are guilty of bankruptcy: 1° Av…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Electorate.

Article L723-2

The persons mentioned in article L. 723-1 may form part of the electoral college only on condition :

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Definition

Article L711-2

The provisions of this book shall also apply to debtors of French nationality in a situation of overindebtedness domiciled outside France and who have contracted professional and non-professional debt…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Detention

Article L813-2

…minal Procedure is unable to prove his right to move or reside in France, the provisions of article L. 813-1 are applicable.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Advances

Article L2337-2

The minister responsible for the economy and finance is authorised to grant advances to communes and communal public establishments that decide to take out a medium or long-term loan. Advances are rep…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Organisation

Article L2512-2

The provisions applicable to the operation of municipal councils are applicable to the Paris Council, subject to Chapters I and II of this Title.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Organisation

Article L2511-2

…regulated by the Paris council and those of the communes of Marseille and Lyon by a municipal council. The affairs of these three territorial collectivities are regulated by arrondissement councils fo…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Operation.

Article L2541-2

The mayor convenes the town council as often as business requires. The mayor is obliged to convene it whenever required by a written request stating the reasons and purpose of the convening and signed…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Policy

Article L2542-2

…local police. It is his responsibility to issue local police orders in accordance with existing laws.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Policy

Article L2521-2

…the establishment and repair of fountains, aqueducts, pumps and sewers, tenders, contracts and leases.

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