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Article 63 bis of the French Customs Code

Customs officers may at any time visit artificial islands, installations and structures on the continental shelf and in the exclusive economic zone. They may also visit means of transport involved in their exploration or the exploitation of their natural resources, within the security zones provided for by law and within the maritime zone of the customs radius.

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Article 63 bis

Les agents des douanes peuvent à tout moment visiter les îles artificielles, installations et ouvrages du plateau continental et de la zone économique exclusive. Ils peuvent également visiter les moyens de transport concourant à leur exploration ou à l’exploitation de leurs ressources naturelles, à l’intérieur des zones de sécurité prévues par la loi et dans la zone maritime du rayon des douanes.

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