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Article 81 of the French Customs Code

1. All unloading and throwing of goods en route is prohibited.

2. However, the commander of the aircraft has the right to have ballast and mail dumped en route in the places officially designated for this purpose, as well as loaded goods whose dumping is essential for the safety of the aircraft.

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Article 81

1. Sont interdits tous déchargements et jets de marchandises en cours de route.

2. Toutefois, le commandant de l’aéronef a le droit de faire jeter en cours de route le lest, le courrier postal dans les lieux pour ce officiellement désignés, ainsi que les marchandises chargées dont le jet est indispensable au salut de l’aéronef.

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