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French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter 2: Provisions relating to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.

Article L162-2

The provisions of articles L. 133-1 to L. 133-18 and L. 134-3 are replaced, where applicable, by the provisions of the Municipalities Code applicable locally with the same purpose.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 1: Submission of applications

Article R612-11

The application for grant shall be supplemented, where applicable, by indications relating to: 1° The reduction in the rate of royalties granted to the applicant or requested by him; 2° Earlier regist…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Controlling epidemics and certain communicable diseases

Article R3821-4

For the application to Wallis and Futuna of the provisions of the articles mentioned in article R. 3821-3: 1° The powers entrusted to the Prefect are exercised by the Representative of the State in Wa…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions relating to certain establishments

Article R414-6

The conditions necessary for the application of the process mentioned in article R. 414-5 are as follows: 1° Before irradiating a certain category of foodstuffs, determination of the dose distribution…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article D6523-14-5

I.-For the application in Mayotte of articles D. 6341-28-1, D. 6341-28-2, D. 6341-28-3 and D. 6341-28-4, the sum of "685 euros" is replaced by the sum of "609 euros". II - For the application of artic…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Extemporaneous preparation.

Article R5143-4

The pharmacist or veterinary surgeon under whose authority the facilities for the extemporaneous preparation of medicated feed are operated is bound by an agreement with the user and : 1° Places order…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter III: Criminal provisions.

Article L2423-2

I. - Title II of Book II of this Part is applicable to Wallis and Futuna, subject to the following adaptation:In Article L. 2222-2 applicable in its wording resulting from Law No. 2016-41 of 26 Januar…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application.

Article L4111-1

Subject to the exceptions provided for in Article L. 4111-4, the provisions of this part apply to private-law employers and workers. They also apply to 1° Public industrial and commercial establishmen…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Operating conditions.

Article L4141-6

A Conseil d'Etat decree sets the composition and operation of the commission mentioned in article L. 4141-3-1 and the conditions under which the person concerned is subject to a compensation measure.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter Ia: Withholding

Article L521-18

With a view to imposing the measures provided for in Articles L. 521-14 to L. 521-17-3, customs officers shall apply the powers vested in them by the Customs Code.

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