I. – Companies that do not meet the conditions set out in articles L. 522-5 and L. 522-6 may, however, apply for approval as general warehouses for the warehouses they operate or plan to operate and obtain, this approval if it is recognised that the interests of trade require it.
II. – In this case:
1° The application for authorisation is subject to the publicity measures provided for by regulation at the prefecture and in the municipality of the place of establishment;
2° The authorisation order sets, in addition to the security provided for in article L. 522-12, a special security at least equal to it. The special bond is provided either in cash or by a bank guarantee.