The following definitions apply to this chapter:

(1) "License agent" means an entity that has received an appointment as defined in (3) .

(2) "Provider" is an entity that is authorized to process items and/or update related automated licensing system (ALS) database activity and includes license agent as defined in (1) .

(3) "Appointment," "appointed," or "appointee" means to be authorized by the department to sell or issue hunting or fishing licenses under this chapter and 87-2-901 , MCA.

(4) "Department" means the department of fish, wildlife and parks and includes the director as used in this chapter and 87-2-901 , MCA.

(5) This rule will be implemented when the automated license system is operational as authorized by the director.