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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: Economic aid

Article R2251-1

The provisions of articles R. 1511-40 to R. 1511-43 are applicable to communes.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Mayotte Regional Health Agency

Article R1446-21

Articles R. 1434-33 to R. 1434-40 do not apply to Mayotte.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Economic aid (R)

Article R4253-3

The provisions of articles R. 1511-40 to R. 1511-43 are applicable to the regions.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 6: Multiannual risk management programme

Article R1443-11

Articles R. 1434-33 to R. 1434-40 do not apply to La Réunion.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Aid to cinematographic companies

Article R3232-2

The provisions of articles R. 1511-40 to R. 1511-43 shall apply to the departments.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Destination of ashes

Article L2223-18-2

…r sealed on a funerary monument within a cemetery or a cinerary site referred to in article L. 2223-40;- or scattered in a space set aside for this purpose in a cemetery or a cinerary site referred to…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Drawing up and maintaining lists

Article R822-10

A company's application for registration is also governed by the provisions of articles R. 822-40 et seq.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Facilities for top-level athletes

Article L6222-41

A Conseil d'Etat decree determines the arrangements provided for in article L. 6222-40 for high-level sportspeople.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes III

Article Annexe III-17 b (art. A322-91)

…owards PN skillsE-2 + PN-C4 (*)0 to 20 metresPE-20 in training towards PN skillsE-2 + PN-C4 (*)0 to 40 metresPE-40 + PNE-3 + PN-C4 (*)Space beyond 40 metres and up to 60 metresPE-60 + PNE-4 + PN-C4 (*…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions.

Article R2223-4

The pits are 30 to 40 centimetres apart at the sides, and 30 to 50 centimetres apart at the head and feet.

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