The Legislature recognizes that economic conditions may require the consideration of a grant for a site that does not meet one or more requirements of Section 41-10-47.03(b) or 41-10-47.04(b). The board, by majority vote, may cause a grant to be made so long as the board determines that the site is suitable for development for one or more activities listed in Section 40-18-372(1) and is in the best interest of the public.
Ala. Code § 41-10-47.07 (1975)