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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Liquidation

Article 788 bis

Property collected by an heir or legatee pursuant to Article 1002-1 or the second paragraph of article 1094-1 of the Civil Code are deemed to have been transmitted gratuitously by the deceased.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 73 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND FOR SAINT-PIERRE-ET-MIQUELON

Article L831-7

In Martinique, the summary visits provided for in Articles L. 812-3 and L. 812-4 may be carried out in an area between the coastline and a line drawn one kilometre below it, as well as on national roa…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: PROVISIONS SPECIFIC TO THE AUTHORITIES GOVERNED BY ARTICLE 73 OF THE CONSTITUTION AND TO SAINT-PIERRE-ET-MIQUELON

Article R651-7

The provisions of this book are automatically applicable to La Réunion, subject to the adaptations provided for in this title: 1° In Article R. 615-2, the words: "and the transfer decision provided fo…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: Account rights and customer relations

Article R312-7

…another durable medium if the applicant expressly requests it, of a list of the documents required to open the account as well as the name and contact details of the branch concerned. Additional docu…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Direct marketing of banking and financial services.

Article D341-7

If canvassing activity ceases for any reason whatsoever, the holder of the card issued pursuant to article L. 341-8 must return the card immediately.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions specific to breastfeeding

Article R1225-7

The characteristics of the breastfeeding room provided for in Article L. 1225-32 are set out in Articles R. 4152-13 et seq.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article R1524-7

…2-2 within whose jurisdiction the service is provided" are replaced by the words: "the Mayotte directorate for companies, competition, consumption, labour and employment".

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French Commercial codeIn force
BOOK IX: Overseas provisions.

Article R920-7

Articles referring to the European Community shall apply in compliance with the Association Decision provided for in Article 187 of the Treaty establishing the European Community. References to the Ag…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Coverage of apprenticeship contracts

Article D6332-79

…nding has not yet been set, it invites the branches concerned, by any means that can be relied upon to confirm receipt of this request, to determine the level of funding,II-The national joint employme…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Coverage of apprenticeship contracts

Article D6332-78

…ontract depending on the vocational diploma or qualification being prepared. This level corresponds to an annual amount. The level at which the apprenticeship contract is paid for enables apprentice t…

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