1. (1) A crossbow special use permit issued by the department allows a person with a disability, meeting the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, to utilize a crossbow device during archery or muzzleloader season with the corresponding license and transport tag. The permit also allows the use of a manufacturer-equipped scope, and a tripod system or mount support for the crossbow.

2. (2) A special use permit for a crossbow device is available to any person who:

   1. (a) Has applied for, received, and maintains a disability designation in good standing; and

   2. (b) Accounting for the department's recommended processing time, submits the required application completed by an approved medical professional, as defined in WAC 220-200-160(2), who certifies that:

      1. (i) The applicant has an upper extremity disability or a developmental disability as defined in WAC 220-200-160(1); and
      2. (ii) The applicant's upper extremity or developmental disability permanently limits the person's ability to hold and safely operate a long bow, recurve bow, or compound bow.

3. (3) In addition to the terms and conditions in WAC 220-200-170, the following terms and conditions also apply under the crossbow special use permit:

   1. (a) The crossbow must meet the requirements of WAC 220-414-100 (1)(b) through (f);
   2. (b) The crossbow must be equipped with a cocking assistive device which must be employed prior to firing the crossbow; and
   3. (c) Other individual terms and conditions as set forth on the permit or award letter.
4. (4) It is unlawful to fail to abide by the terms and conditions of this special use permit.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 25-17-008 (Order 25-12), s 220-200-200, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.32.237, and 77.04.020. WSR 23-11-062, § 220-200-200, filed 5/12/23, effective 6/12/23.]