Grazing preference
Grazing preference or preference means the total number of animal unit months on public lands apportioned and attached to base property owned or controlled by a permittee, lessee, or an applicant for a permit or lease. Grazing preference includes active use and use held in suspension. Grazing preference holders have a superior or priority position against others for the purpose of receiving a grazing permit or lease.
Source
43 CFR § 4100.0-5
Scoping language
Whenever used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions apply: