The department may grant preference permits for use of established livestock ranges upon consideration of the following factors:
(1) Authorized prior use;
(2) Base ranch property;
(3) Capacity of the range; and
(4) Conversion of a temporary permit.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
79.28.050 and
79.28.040. WSR 83-21-018 (Order 402), § 332-20-200, filed 10/7/83; Rules (part), filed 12/3/63; Permit Range Regulations § III (part), effective 6/1/59.]