For the application of the provisions of this book to Saint-Martin:
1° Access to work for foreign nationals is exercised under the conditions laid down by the legislation and regulations applicable locally and in compliance with the powers of the local authority;
2° The civic training mentioned in 1° of article L. 413-3 includes a section relating to the history and geography of the local authority of residence of the foreign national;
3° In article L. 414-1, the words: “in France” are replaced by the words: “in the territories to which they give access”;
4° In article L. 414-10, the words: “metropolitan territory” are replaced by the words: “territory of the local authority” and after the words: “within the framework of the legislation in force”, the words: “and in compliance with the provisions applicable locally in terms of access to work for foreign nationals” are added;
5° Article L. 414-12 reads as follows:
“Art. L. 414-12.-The issue of residence permits bearing the words “employee”, “temporary worker” and “seasonal worker” respectively, as provided for in Articles L. 421-1, L. 421-3 and L. 421-34, is subject to compliance with locally applicable provisions on access to work for foreign nationals and the legislation in force. “;
6° Article L. 421-8 is completed by a paragraph worded as follows:
“The conditions of issue and salary thresholds may differ for the collectivity of Saint-Martin in order to take into account the smaller size of these economies, local demographic dynamics and the situation on the labour market. The Guadeloupe Immigration Observatory provided for in Article L. 158-1 of this Code may be consulted prior to the definition of these conditions and thresholds. “7° In Article L. 421-10, the reference to Article 44 sexies-0 A of the General Tax Code is replaced by the reference to the provisions with the same purpose applicable locally; 8° The last sentence of Article L. 423-19 is deleted; 9° The first paragraph of Article L. 424-2 reads as follows:
“After submitting their application for a resident’s permit, and while awaiting the issue of this permit, the foreigner mentioned in article L. 424-1 has the right to exercise the profession of their choice under the conditions laid down by the provisions applicable to Saint-Martin. “;
10° In the fifth paragraph of Article L. 426-4, the reference to Article L. 414-14 is deleted;
11° In Article L. 431-4, after the words: “authorises its holder to carry out a professional activity”, the words: “under the conditions applicable locally” are inserted;
12° Section 3 of Chapter II of Title III is not applicable;
13° The second paragraph of Article L. 435-1 is deleted.