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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Checks, verifications and identity records

Article 78-5

Those who refuse to take fingerprints or photographs authorised by the public prosecutor or investigating judge, in accordance with the provisions of article 78-3.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Checks, verifications and identity records

Article 78-4

The duration of detention provided for in articles 78-3 and 78-3-1 shall, where applicable, be deducted from that of police custody.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Checks, verifications and identity records

Article 78-3

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Checks, verifications and identity records

Article 78-1

The application of the rules laid down in this chapter is subject to the control of the judicial authorities referred to in articles 12 and 13. Any person on national territory must agree to submit to…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Issue and withdrawal of authorisation

Article R131-7

The decision by which the Minister responsible for sport refuses to grant or renew approval is substantiated and notified to the federation.If the Minister for Sport remains silent for more than four…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Chapter II: Cafés, public houses and pubs

Article D312-7

Classified collective inns are required to display a sign on their frontage in accordance with a model drawn up by the body referred to in article L. 141-2 and approved by order of the Minister respon…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 1 The Training and Employment Committee

Article A142-7

The Training and Employment Committee meets at least once a year, convened by its Chairman or at the request of at least one third of its members.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Permanent and temporary sports stadiums

Article A312-7

The application for approval and the attached documents must be sent by registered post with acknowledgement of receipt, or deposited against receipt, at the prefecture of the département in which the…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Communications and exchanges of information

Article R3126-7

If the awarding authority uses electronic means, it must ensure the confidentiality and security of transactions on a computer network that is accessible in a non-discriminatory manner, in accordance…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Collection of information and documents

Article R512-7

The authorised officers may take observations and statements from any person likely to provide useful information for their findings, either by summons or on site. They will draw up a report, to which…

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