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2005/40/EC, Euratom: Council and Commission Decision of 13… Article 42

2005/40/EC, Euratom: Council and Commission Decision of 13… Article 42

Restrictions authorised

Article 42

This Agreement shall not preclude prohibitions or restrictions on imports, exports or goods in transit justified on grounds of public morality, public policy or public security; the protection of health and life of humans, animals or plants; the protection of national treasures of artistic, historic or archaeological value or the protection of intellectual, industrial and commercial property, or rules relating to gold and silver. Such prohibitions or restrictions shall not, however, constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between the Parties.

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