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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 R151-1

The provisions of this book are automatically applicable in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Reunion Island, Mayotte and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, subject to the following adaptations:1° Referen…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article D151-1

The rules relating to the classification of hydromineral, climatic, uvale, seaside, winter sports and mountaineering or tourist resorts are set out in articles R. 4424-20 to R. 4424-30 of the general…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Procedure

Article R151-1

If the bailiff responsible for enforcing an enforceable title encounters a difficulty that hinders the course of his operations, he shall draw up a report and may, on his own initiative, refer the mat…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Procedure

Article R151-4

The decision does not have the force of res judicata in the main proceedings.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Procedure

Article R151-2

The matter is referred to the court by a request from the bailiff to the court registry, accompanied by a presentation of the deed and a statement of the difficulty that has hindered the enforcement o…

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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 R151-5

For the application of this book in Martinique:1° In Article R. 142-16, the references to the regional directorates for companies, competition, consumption, labour and employment and to the regional d…

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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 R151-2

For the application of Article R. 142-16 in Guadeloupe, the references to the regional directorates of companies, competition, consumption, labour and employment and the regional director are replaced…

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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 R151-4

For the application of Article R. 142-16 to La Réunion, references to the regional directorates for companies, competition, consumption, labour and employment and to the regional director are replaced…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Examination of an application for authorisation

Article R151-11

The implementation of an investment operation authorised on the basis of this chapter gives rise to a declaration under the conditions laid down by order of the Minister for the Economy.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Common provisions

Article R151-17

…ompetent to examine the authorisation provided for in this chapter may have recourse to international cooperation to verify the accuracy of the information provided to them by foreign investors, in pa…

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