(1) The department will advertise the opportunity for organizations to submit auction or lottery license proposals through media announcements and letters to organizations showing interest in previous years.

(2) Proposals for auctions or lottery licenses must be mailed or hand delivered to Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, License Bureau, 1420 East Sixth Avenue, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701 and must be postmarked or hand delivered on or before July 15. If July 15 is a Saturday or Sunday the next business day is when proposals will be due.

(3) The commission may select a conservation organization proposal to receive the auction or lottery license and conduct the auction or lottery. The license will be valid for the following license year.