1. (1) A scope special use permit issued by the department allows a person who is blind or visually impaired, and who meets the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, to utilize a scope device during archery or muzzleloader season, with the corresponding license and transport tag. The permit also authorizes the use of a tripod system or mount support, and an iScope or similar visual aid for assistance.

2. (2) A special use permit for a scope 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 a doctor of ophthalmology, doctor of optometry, or an approved medical professional, who certifies that:

      1. (i) The applicant is blind or visually impaired as defined in WAC 220-200-160(1) as a result of a condition other than hyperopia, myopia, astigmatism, presbyopia, or other similar conditions; and
      2. (ii) The applicant's blindness or visual impairment, as those terms are defined in WAC 220-200-160(1), is significant enough to render the person unable to safely operate a muzzleloader or archery device without a scope.
3. (3) In addition to the terms and conditions in WAC 220-200-170, other individual terms and conditions as set forth on the permit or award letter also apply under the scope special use permit.
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 220-200-210, 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, § 220-200-210, filed 5/12/23, effective 6/12/23.]