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Article L2223-5 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

No one may, without authorisation, erect any dwelling or dig any well within 100 metres of new cemeteries transferred out of the communes.

Existing buildings may not be restored or increased without authorisation.

Wells may, after a contradictory visit by experts, be filled in by decision of the representative of the State in the département.

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Article L2223-5

Nul ne peut, sans autorisation, élever aucune habitation ni creuser aucun puits à moins de 100 mètres des nouveaux cimetières transférés hors des communes.

Les bâtiments existants ne peuvent être ni restaurés ni augmentés sans autorisation.

Les puits peuvent, après visite contradictoire d’experts, être comblés par décision du représentant de l’Etat dans le département.

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