The French constitution provides that, in general, French laws and regulations (France's civil code, penal code, administrative law, social laws, tax laws, etc.) apply to French overseas regions the same as in mainland France, but can be adapted as needed to suit the region's particular needs.
A Constitución francesa establece que, en xeral, as leis xerais francesas e regulamentos (Código Civil de Francia, código penal, dereito administrativo, leis sociais, leis fiscais, etc.) aplícanse aos departamentos franceses da mesma maneira que na Francia continental, pero pódense adaptar segundo sexa necesario para satisfacer as necesidades particulares dos departamentos.