(1) This sub-chapter implements the provisions of Chapter 704, Laws of Montana 1979, which provides for a permit system for the aerial hunting of predatory animals. Under legislative directive these rules are not to interfere with the needs of livestock producers protecting their livestock from predation, but are to assist in the prevention and/or reduction of livestock loss from predatory animals. They are also to protect landowners, administrators or leasees who do not wish aerial hunting to occur over land under their ownership, management or control. This sub-chapter provides a system for the issuance of aerial hunting permits to protect livestock from predatory animals, and establishes the duties of permittees.