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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: COMMON PROVISIONS

Article L231-2

European Union citizens wishing to establish habitual residence in France must register with the mayor of their commune of residence within three months of their arrival. Those who have not complied w…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: COMMON PROVISIONS

Article L311-2

A foreign national does not satisfy the conditions for entry into French territory when he is in the following situations:1° His presence in France would constitute a threat to public order ;2° He or…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: BORDER CONTROLS

Article L331-2

External border controls shall be carried out under the conditions laid down in Chapter II of Title II of Regulation 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: STAY DOCUMENTS

Article L411-2

On expiry of the period of validity of their residence document, foreign nationals must leave France, unless they obtain a renewal or are issued with another.In the event of refusal to issue or renew…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: REFUGEE STATUS

Article L511-2

The acts of persecution and the grounds for persecution, within the meaning of Section A of Article 1 of the Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951, shall be assessed under the conditions laid down in para…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General principles

Article L1611-2

Local and regional authorities bear, each insofar as it is concerned, the personnel, operating and equipment costs of the departments placed under their authority.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article L1811-2

In the municipalities and public establishments for inter-municipal cooperation in French Polynesia that have concluded a city contract defined in article 6 of law no. 2014-173 of 21 February 2014 on…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: Nature sports

Article L311-2

The delegated sports federations or, failing that, the approved sports federations can define, each for their own discipline, the technical classification, safety and equipment standards for areas, si…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: Insurance obligation

Article L321-2

Failure by the head of a sports association to take out insurance cover in accordance with the conditions set out in article L. 321-1 is punishable by six months' imprisonment and a fine of €7,500.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article L151-2

The Government may, in order to protect national interests and by decree issued on the report of the Minister for Economic Affairs : 1. Subject to declaration, prior authorisation or control: a) Forei…

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