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Article L522-16 of the French Commercial code

Goods likely to be warranted or represented by a storage receipt are compulsorily insured against fire by the general policies of the shop. However, for operators of general shops established in seaports, this obligation is suspended in respect of stored goods covered by marine insurance for as long as such insurance covers these risks. If, during this period, a claim occurs, the general shop operator shall not be liable to…

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Article L522-18 of the French Commercial code

To the regulations provided for in Article L. 522-17 shall be annexed a general tariff and, where applicable, special tariffs for the remuneration of storage, under the terms of this chapter, and of the services rendered on this occasion to depositors. The corresponding fees are collected indiscriminately and without favour.

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Article L522-19 of the French Commercial code

Tariffs are communicated to the prefect at least one month before the opening of the general shop. Any changes to existing tariffs must be notified to him and only become enforceable one month after such notification. However, this time limit does not apply to operators whose tariffs are subject to administrative authorisation.

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Article L522-24 of the French Commercial code

Each depositor is issued with one or more receipts. These receipts shall state the name, occupation and domicile of the depositor as well as the nature of the goods deposited and the particulars likely to establish their identity and determine their value. Fungible goods deposited in general shops and in respect of which a receipt and warrant have been issued may be replaced by goods of the same nature, kind…

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