1. (1) Organizations that demonstrate a commitment to the conservation of the species may submit a proposal to the commission for a license to be sold by auction or lottery.

2. (2) A proposal must include:

   1. (a) a statement of the organization's purpose;
   2. (b) copies of bylaws or articles of incorporation;
   3. (c) details of the organization's previous involvement in the conservation of the species hunted under the license;
   4. (d) details of the organization's previous experience in auctions or lotteries;
   5. (e) information on how the auction or lottery would be conducted and an estimate of the potential revenue that will be generated; and
   6. (f) a statement indicating whether the organization plans to retain up to 10% of the proceeds to cover reasonable auction expenses and that the organization will submit expenses associated with the auction of the license.
3. (3) The commission reserves the right to reject all bids and proposals.

Authorizing statute(s): 87-2-722, 87-2-724, 87-2-725, 87-2-811, 87-2-812, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 87-2-722, 87-2-724, 87-2-725, 87-2-811, 87-2-812, MCA

History: NEW, 2012 MAR p. 1842, Eff. 9/21/12; AMD, 2022 MAR p. 280, Eff. 2/26/22; TRANS, from ARM 12.3.131, 2022 MAR p. 325, Eff. 3/12/22.