Article 111 of Law No. 12 of 1963 concerning the Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly

If, between sessions of the National Assembly or during its dissolution, something occurs requiring urgent measures that cannot be delayed, the Amir may issue decrees concerning them having the force of law, provided that they do not contravene the Constitution or the financial estimates contained in the Budget Law. These decrees must be submitted to the National Assembly within fifteen days of their issuance if the Assembly is in existence, and at its first meeting in the event of dissolution or expiry of the legislative term. If they are not submitted, their force of law shall cease retroactively without the need for a decision to that effect. If they are submitted but not approved by the Assembly, their force of law shall cease retroactively, unless the Assembly considers that their operation during the preceding period should be approved or their resulting effects settled in another manner.