- (1) The council shall rank wildlife habitat improvement project proposals pursuant to 87-5-806 and according to rules adopted by the department pursuant to 87-5-808 and make funding recommendations to the department.
(2) In ranking the projects, the council shall give preference to projects in wildlife habitat that include:
- (a) public access;
- (b) the number of project partners involved; and
- (c) the amount of additional funding provided to carry out a project.
- (3) Factors providing for preference under subsection (2) may not be considered mandatory.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 342, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 758, L. 2025.