561—12.2(483A) Definitions.

When used in this chapter:

“Approved organization” means an organization that is incorporated under Iowa Code chapter 504 as a nonprofit organization, whose mission involves providing hunting experiences for disabled veterans and military personnel.

“Conservation organization” means an organization that is incorporated under Iowa Code chapter 504 as a nonprofit organization, whose mission emphasizes natural resource conservation or supports science-based natural resource management or who provides educational outreach efforts in Iowa related to environmental stewardship or natural resources conservation and management. A local or state chapter or division of a national or international conservation organization shall qualify as a conservation organization. A person who purchases a deer license from a conservation organization under these rules is not subject to the restriction provided in 12.5(1)“b.”

“Coordinator” means the department staff person appointed by the director to administer the process for allocation of special nonresident deer and turkey licenses pursuant to this chapter.

“Department” means the department of natural resources.

“Director” means the director of the department of natural resources.

“Nonresident disabled veteran or disabled member of the armed forces” means a person who is a veteran and who has an assigned service-related disability rating of 30 percent or more by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or a person who is a member of the armed forces serving on active federal duty currently participating in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES).

“Outdoor industry” means a commercial enterprise or venture that promotes or otherwise contributes to the use of natural resources. A business that solely provides guide or outfitter services is not an outdoor industry.

“Program” means the review and selection process through which special nonresident deer and turkey licenses are allocated in accordance with Iowa Code section 483A.24 and these rules.

“Review committee” means the committee that ranks certain requests for special licenses for consideration by the director or the director’s designee and consists of the following: the administrator of the conservation and recreation division, the chief of the wildlife bureau, the chief of the law enforcement bureau, the chair of the natural resource commission, and the vice-chair of the natural resource commission.

“Special licenses” means the special nonresident deer licenses and special nonresident turkey licenses issued pursuant to these rules.

“Special nonresident deer license” means a deer license issued pursuant to Iowa Code section 483A.24(3).

“Special nonresident turkey license” means a turkey license issued pursuant to Iowa Code section 483A.24(4).

“Sponsor” means an entity that applies on behalf of one or more hunters. Sponsors shall either conduct business in Iowa and be registered with the secretary of state or have some other affiliation with the state of Iowa.

“Statewide signature event organization” means an authority of the state with a foundation dedicated to a mission of making capital improvements on state property or that serves as a major platform for the promotion of Iowa’s agriculture, culture, and natural resources.

[ARC 9704C, IAB 11/12/25, effective 12/17/25]