8. In all cases where its prior authorization is required by this Act or the regulations, the body designated under section 1 may authorize a transaction, operation or event if it is proved that, notwithstanding the absence of prior authorization, the objectives pursued by this Act and the regulations are achieved.
1992, c. 46, s. 8; 1998, c. 17, s. 64; 2001, c. 69, s. 12; 2010, c. 37, s. 94.