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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Movement on French territory

Article D414-3

The movement document for foreign minors is drawn up in accordance with a model defined by order of the minister responsible for immigration.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Researchers

Article D421-30

The Minister responsible for immigration shall immediately inform the first Member State and the notifying party in writing of the refusal of mobility provided for in Article R. 421-29.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Researchers

Article D421-32

…er State, the minister responsible for immigration shall immediately inform this other Member State and the person making the notification in writing..

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: ALLOWANCE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Article D553-3

…s allowance provided for in article L. 553-1, the asylum seeker must be at least eighteen years old and have monthly resources below the amount of the active solidarity income.The resources taken into…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Budgetary and accounting provisions

Article D4425-32

…budget documents pursuant to article L. 4425-18 are as follows: I.-Statements annexed to the budget and the administrative account: 1° Tables summarising the status of borrowings and debts; 2° Present…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 39 decies D

…le income a sum equal to 40% of the original value, excluding financial costs, of all refrigeration and air treatment equipment using refrigerants other than those mentioned in section 1 of Annex I to…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 4: European professional card for mountain guides

Article R212-94-3

…Sport, who examines it. The Minister responsible for sports checks that the application is complete and verifies that the applicant is legally established and that the supporting documents provided by…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
C: Indirect taxes

Article 1812

…rch 1915, amended by that of 17 July 1922 relating to the prohibition of the manufacture, wholesale and retail sale and circulation of absinthe and similar liqueurs, and the decrees issued for its app…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
C: Indirect taxes

Article 1816

…egulations concerning capsules, imprints or vignettes representing indirect duties on alcohol, wine and cider, the court may order the establishment to be closed, either permanently or for a period of…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
C: Indirect taxes

Article 1817

The provisions of Article 1750 shall apply to the offences provided for in Articles 1810, 1811 and 1812.

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