Drift gill net shark and swordfish permits shall be issued to any prior permittee who possesses a valid drift gill net shark and swordfish permit issued pursuant to this section, but only if the permittee meets both of the following requirements:

1. (a) Possesses a valid permit for the use of gill nets authorized pursuant to Section 8681.
2. (b) Possessed a valid drift gill net shark and swordfish permit during the preceding season and that permit was not subsequently revoked.