3. Notwithstanding section 2, the Government may authorize the shipment outside Québec of incompletely processed wood derived from the public domain of Québec if it seems to be contrary to the general interest to dispose thereof otherwise.
Every order made under the first paragraph shall be tabled before the National Assembly within fifteen days of being made if it is in session, or, if it is not sitting, within fifteen days of the next session.
Such authorization shall be given by means of special permits, for such quantity and on such conditions as the Government may determine.
R. S. 1964, c. 93, s. 3; 1983, c. 54, s. 107.