I.-The collectivity shall lay down the rules applicable in the following matters:
1° Taxes, duties and fees under the conditions set out in Article LO 6314-4; land registry;
2° Road traffic and road transport; maritime services of territorial interest; registration of ships; creation, development and operation of seaports with the exception of the labour regime ;
3° Roads; public property law and the property of the collectivity;
4° Access to work for foreigners;
5° Tourism;
6° Creation and organisation of the collectivity’s public services and establishments.
However, the State remains competent to lay down, in the matters mentioned in 1° to 6°, the rules relating to the investigation, recording and punishment of criminal offences.
II.-As from its first meeting following its renewal after 1st January 2012, the local authority shall lay down, subject to the same proviso as in I, the rules applicable in the following matters:
1° Town planning; construction; housing; accommodation;
2° Energy.
By way of derogation from 1°, the State authorities issue, within the framework of the regulations applicable to Saint-Martin and after obtaining the opinion of the Executive Council, authorisations or acts relating to the use and occupation of the land concerning constructions, installations or works carried out on behalf of the State and its public establishments.