Rule 12.7.804 - COMPETING APPLICATIONS(1) When two or more contests are proposed on a single body of water the department will approve applications which: (a) offer the best opportunities for public benefits by furthering knowledge of angling ethics and aquatic ecology;(b) have been approved historically;(c) have had good participation; and(d) have a good record of compliance.(2) The department may request that applicants competing for a permit on the same or consecutive weekends resolve conflicts and allocate limited dates among themselves.NEW, 1987 MAR p. 1627, Eff. 9/25/87; AMD, 1995 MAR p. 367, Eff. 3/17/95; AMD, 2002 MAR p. 1073, Eff. 4/12/02.87-3-121, MCA; IMP, 87-3-121, MCA;