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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title IV: RIGHT OF ASYLUM AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

Article L240-1

The provisions of Book V are applicable to foreign nationals whose situation is governed by this Book with the exception of the provisions of Article L. 521-2, L. 522-1 to L. 522-5 and 1° of article L…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter VI: TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

Article L236-1

…ors is issued as of right to a foreign minor residing in France who is: 1° A direct descendant of a European Union citizen satisfying the conditions set out in 1° or 2° of Article

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS

Article L253-1

In addition to the provisions of this title, the provisions of article L. 613-3, the first sentence of article L. 614-5, and articles L. 632-1 to L. 632-7 and

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: COMMON PROVISIONS

Article L231-1

European Union citizens are not required to hold a residence permit. However, if they so request, they will be issued with one.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: COMMON PROVISIONS

Article L231-3

The conditions for the application of this chapter shall be laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: COMMON PROVISIONS

Article L231-2

European Union citizens wishing to establish habitual residence in France must register with the mayor of their commune of residence within three months of their arrival. Those who have not complied w…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: European Union regulations constituting implementing measures for article L. 412-1

Article R412-20

…f Article 21, paragraphs 1 to 3 of Article 24 and Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003, as amended, on genetically modified foo…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: European Union regulations constituting implementing measures for article L. 412-1

Article R412-27

…Chapter II of Section X "Eggs and egg products" of Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: European Union regulations constituting implementing measures for article L. 412-1

Article R412-32

…Chapter I and Chapter V of Section XIV "Gelatin" of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004, as amended, laying down specific hygiene ru…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: European Union regulations constituting implementing measures for article L. 412-1

Article R412-25

…ph 4 of Article 11 and paragraph 3 of Article 17 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2011, as amended, laying down detailed rules f…

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