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French General Tax CodeIn force
III: Provisions common to property liable to direct local taxes

Article 1518 A

…eral decision taken under the conditions provided for in article 1639 A bis, increase to 100% the reduction in the rental value of installations designed to combat water and air pollution as defined i…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Communes of French Polynesia

Article L2573-1

…régionale des comptes" are replaced by the words "chambre territoriale des comptes"; 6° The words: "décret en Conseil d'Etat" are replaced by the word: "décret", except in Article L. 2111-1.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: JURISDICTION OF DECONCENTRAL ADMINISTRATIONS

Article R*122-1

The departmental prefect and, in Paris, the police prefect, have jurisdiction over the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum under the conditions defined in articles 11-1 an…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 5: Temporary documents issued when applying for a residence permit

Article R431-15-1

…e document, enables applicants to prove that their residence is legal for the period specified. If, due to special circumstances, the investigation extends beyond the expiry date of the certificate, i…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 5: Provisions specific to Mayotte

Article R591-12-1

For the application of Chapter I of Title III of this book in Mayotte: 1° In Article R. 531-2: the words: "twenty-one days" are replaced by the words: "seven days" and after the words: "to lodge", the…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Special provisions.

Article R5141-135

…ctor General of the Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l'alimentation, de l'environnement et du travail, accompanied by the corresponding supporting documents. The Director General notifies the…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes II

Article Annexe II-1 (art. A212-1)

…performed in a specific environment. Diplomas and qualifications awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education DEUG "STAPS", awarded until 1st January 2024. 5 Supervising and leading physical or sportin…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes II

Article Annexe II-11 (art. A212-167)

…m the tests for the common part of the examination for the first level State Certificate in Sports Educators provided for in this decree.Holders of the diploma of general university studies in the sci…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes II

Article Annexe II-12 (art. A212-176)

…esting to the accuracy of the information contained in the declaration.They must also be able to produce proof of identity and the originals of diplomas, professional qualifications and professional q…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes II

Article Annexe II-10 (art. A212-167)

…1971 Brevet d'Etat de professeur de judo, karaté, aïkido - principal option: aikido. Brevet d'Etat du deuxième degré. Boxing Order of 21 October 1969 Provost's state certificate. Brevet d'Etat du pre…

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