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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SAINT-MARTIN

Article L833-2

For the application of this book in Saint-Martin: 1° In article L. 812-2, the words: "Articles 78-1 to 78-2-2 of the Code of Criminal Procedure" are replaced by the words: "Article 78-1, Article 78-2…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section II: Special provisions

Article 1638 quinquies

I. - In the event of the withdrawal of a commune under the conditions provided for in articles L. 5214-26 and L. 5216-11 of the General Local Authorities Code, the public inter-municipal cooperation b…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Occupational risk factors

Article L4161-1

I.-Factors linked to ... are occupational risk factors within the meaning of this Title: 1° Significant physical constraints: a) Manual handling of loads; b) Awkward postures defined as forced joint p…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Occupational exposure limit values

Article R4431-2

The exposure limit values and exposure values triggering preventive action are set out in the following table: EXPOSURE VALUES EXPOSURE LEVEL 1° Exposure limit values Daily noise exposure level of 87…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Single section

Article R3354-12

If the checks are carried out following a traffic accident that occurred under the conditions set out in Article L. 3354-1, the officer or agent of the judicial police shall send : 1° The first blood…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Non-compliance with entry conditions

Article L821-1

…shable by one year's imprisonment and a fine of €3,750 for a foreign national to enter mainland France:1° Without fulfilling the conditions mentioned in points a, b or c of paragraph 1 of Article 6 of…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 6: Provisions specific to certain public passenger transport service concession contracts

Article R3126-14

The concession contracts referred to in c of 2° of article R. 3126-1 are not subject to 1° of article R. 3121-6.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Fees levied on the issue, renewal and supply of duplicates of residence permits and travel documents for foreign minors

Article L436-4

Without prejudice to the provisions of article L. 412-1, prior to the issue of a first residence permit, a foreign national who has entered France without the documents and visas required by the inter…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Penalties applicable.

Article L3421-1

Illegal use of any substance or plant classified as a narcotic is punishable by one year's imprisonment and a fine of €3,750.If the offence is committed in the course of or in connection with the perf…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Procedure.

Article L463-3

The General Rapporteur of the French Competition Authority may decide that the case will be examined by the Authority without the prior preparation of a report. He shall inform the parties and the Gov…

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