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Article L222-6 of the French Commercial code

The limited partner may not perform any external management act, even by virtue of a power of attorney.

In the event of a breach of the prohibition provided for in the preceding paragraph, the limited partner shall be jointly and severally liable with the general partners for the debts and commitments of the company resulting from the prohibited acts. Depending on the number or size of the prohibited acts, he may be declared jointly and severally liable for all or only some of the Company’s commitments.

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Article L222-6

L’associé commanditaire ne peut faire aucun acte de gestion externe, même en vertu d’une procuration.

En cas de contravention à la prohibition prévue par l’alinéa précédent, l’associé commanditaire est tenu solidairement avec les associés commandités, des dettes et engagements de la société qui résultent des actes prohibés. Suivant le nombre ou l’importance de ceux-ci, il peut être déclaré solidairement obligé pour tous les engagements de la société ou pour quelques-uns seulement.

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