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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : The application of laws and regulations in Saint-Barthélemy

Article D6213-1

For the application to Saint-Barthélemy of the provisions mentioned in articles D. 6213-2 to D. 6213-6 :1° References to communes, departments or regions are replaced by references to the overseas col…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Application of laws and regulations in Saint-Martin

Article D6313-1

For the application to Saint-Martin of the provisions of articles D. 6313-2 to D. 6313-6:1° References to communes, départements or regions are replaced by references to the overseas collectivity of S…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Declarants.

Article 395

1. Signatories of declarations are liable for omissions, inaccuracies and other irregularities in the declarations, subject to recourse against their principals. 2. Where the declaration has been draw…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Financial assistance

Article D5134-159

Subject to the cases of termination of the agreement mentioned in article D. 5134-154 and the production of the supporting documents provided for in the agreement, the aid is paid for the duration of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 9: State employees.

Article D5424-48

Days directly compensated by the State for bad weather are taken into account when calculating the maximum of sixty days provided for in article D. 5424-14.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 9: State employees.

Article D5424-47

Hours worked on public works or building projects on behalf of the State are included in the calculation of the minimum number of hours provided for in article D. 5424-11.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Specific conditions for haematopoietic cell transplants in paediatrics

Article D6124-176

The operating theatre is adapted to the conditions of cell harvesting and the radiotherapy resources mentioned in article D. 6124-172 are adapted to whole body irradiation in paediatrics.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
4°: Obligations of holders

Article 309

Under the conditions determined by the administration, the sealing formality provided for by Article 308 : 1° Holders of test stills, as defined by ministerial order (1); 2° Scientific and educational…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Records of information relating to takings in cinemas

Article D212-85

At the end of each cinema showing, the operators of cinematographic entertainment establishments draw up a statement including, in addition to the title of the work or works or cinematographic or audi…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: High Council for the Paramedical Professions.

Article D4381-5

The Haut Conseil des professions paramédicales shall draw up its own rules of procedure, which shall in particular lay down the conditions under which it shall operate. The articles…

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