French General Code of Local Authorities
In forceI. - The local authority shall lay down the rules applicable in the following matters:
1° Taxes, duties and fees under the conditions provided for in Article LO 6214-4; land registry;
2° Town planning; construction; housing; accommodation;
3° Road traffic and road transport; maritime services of territorial interest; registration of ships; sailing licences and permits for pleasure craft for personal use not subject to free registration; creation, development and operation of seaports, with the exception of the labour regime ;
4° Roads; property law and community assets;
5° Environment, including the protection of wooded areas;
6° Access to work for foreigners;
7° Energy;
8° Tourism;
9° Creation and organisation of community services and public establishments;
10° Hire of land motor vehicles.
However, the State remains competent to lay down, in the matters mentioned above, the rules relating to the investigation, recording and punishment of criminal offences.
By way of derogation from 2°, the State authorities issue, within the framework of the regulations applicable to Saint-Barthélemy and after obtaining the opinion of the Executive Council, authorisations or acts relating to the use and occupation of land concerning constructions, installations or works carried out on behalf of the State and its public establishments.
II. - In the event that the collectivity of Saint-Barthélemy accedes to the status of "overseas country and territory" of the European Union and the European Communities and as of that accession, the collectivity is competent in customs matters, with the exception of measures prohibiting imports and exports which fall within the scope of public policy and France's international commitments, rules relating to powers to investigate and establish criminal offences and litigation procedures in customs matters.
