571—23.1(483A) Purpose and definition. The purpose of this chapter is to designate procedures for allotments of wildlife habitat stamp revenues to local entities. These funds must be used specifically for the acquisition of whole or partial interests in land from willing sellers for use as wildlife habitats, and the development and enhancement of wildlife lands and habitat areas. The department will administer the stamp funds for the purposes as stated in the law at both the state and local levels. The following definition applies in these rules:
“Waiver of retroactivity” means approval by the department for an applicant to purchase land prior to the next round of wildlife habitat fund application reviews. The waiver allows the applicant to remain eligible for the next round of wildlife habitat funds when extenuating circumstances exist that require an immediate purchase of the subject property by the applicant or a third party that will hold the property until funds become available to the applicant.
[ARC 7900C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]