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Article L2216-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The municipality’s liability is eliminated or mitigated where a State authority has substituted itself for the mayor in implementing police measures, in circumstances or under conditions not provided for by law.

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Article L2216-1

La commune voit sa responsabilité supprimée ou atténuée lorsqu’une autorité relevant de l’Etat s’est substituée, dans des hypothèses ou selon des modalités non prévues par la loi, au maire pour mettre en oeuvre des mesures de police.

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