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Article 370 of the French Customs Code

1. If a person who contravenes the provisions of articles 410, 411, 412, 414 and 414-2 of this Code commits, within five years of a settlement or conviction that has become final, a new offence falling within the scope of the penalties provided for by the aforementioned articles, the maximum rate of penalties incurred shall be doubled. 2. This provision shall not apply, except in the case of personal fault, to persons whose profession is to carry out customs formalities on behalf of others.

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Article 370

1. Si le contrevenant aux dispositions des articles 410, 411, 412, 414, 414-2 du présent code commet dans les cinq ans qui suivent une transaction ou une condamnation devenue définitive, une nouvelle infraction tombant sous le coup des sanctions prévues par les articles précités, le taux maximal des pénalités encourues est doublé. 2. Cette disposition n’est pas applicable, sauf le cas de faute personnelle, à ceux qui font profession d’accomplir pour autrui les formalités de douane.

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