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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 5: Special provisions for the seizure of standing crops

Article R221-58

…n accordance with the provisions of article…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 5: Special provisions for the seizure of standing crops

Article R221-57

Standing crops belonging to the debtor may be seized in the six weeks preceding the usual ripening period.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Deratting, disinsectisation and disinfection of means of transport

Article R3115-52

…n aircraft cannot show proof of disinsectisation if it comes from an area mentioned in article R. 3115-48.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Deratting, disinsectisation and disinfection of means of transport

Article R3115-53

…used for deratting, disinsectisation or disinfection must comply with the provisions of article L. 522-1 of the Environment Code.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Deratting, disinsectisation and disinfection of means of transport

Article R3115-54

…f transport, depending on the nature of the health threat, comply with the provisions of article L. 522-4 of the Environment Code.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 4: Common provisions

Article R15-27

The territorial jurisdiction of directors and heads of departments, unit commanders and their deputies within which departments or units mentioned in this section are grouped covers the entire territo…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SAINT-BARTHÉLEMY

Article R*592-1

…following provisions are applicable to Saint-Barthélemy in their wording resulting from Decree no. 2020-1734 of 16 December 2020, unless otherwise stated or reference is made to their application by…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Competitive dialogue

Article R2124-5

…award its contracts using the competitive dialogue procedure in the cases mentioned in article R. 2124-3.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition

Article L518-5

The Supervisory Board elects its Chairman. It chooses the chairman from among its members.In the event of a tie, the Chairman has the casting vote.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Distribution of proceeds from assets

Article R742-50

If a letter of notification is returned to the liquidator but cannot be delivered to its addressee, the liquidator shall proceed by way of service.

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