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Article L2223-17 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

When, after a period of thirty years, a plot has ceased to be maintained, the mayor may declare this state of abandonment by means of a report brought to the attention of the public and the families.

If, one year after this duly carried out publicity, the plot is still in a state of abandonment, the mayor has the option of referring the matter to the municipal council, which is called upon to decide whether or not the plot should be repossessed.

If so, the mayor may issue an order declaring the repossession by the municipality of the land assigned to this plot.

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Article L2223-17

Lorsque, après une période de trente ans, une concession a cessé d’être entretenue, le maire peut constater cet état d’abandon par procès-verbal porté à la connaissance du public et des familles.

Si, un an après cette publicité régulièrement effectuée, la concession est toujours en état d’abandon, le maire a la faculté de saisir le conseil municipal, qui est appelé à décider si la reprise de la concession est prononcée ou non.

Dans l’affirmative, le maire peut prendre un arrêté prononçant la reprise par la commune des terrains affectés à cette concession.

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