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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 4 - LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND FEES (§§ 33-4-101 — 33-4-121) › Section 33-4-111 - [Repealed]

L. 69: R&RE, p. 439, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-11-11. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 1527, § 18, effective 1/1/1978. L. 79: Entire section repealed, p. 1612, § 9, effective June 7; entire section repealed, p. 1223, § 29, effective June 21.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 4 - LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND FEES (§§ 33-4-101 — 33-4-121) › Section 33-4-112 - [Repealed]

L. 69: R&RE, p. 439, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-11-12. L. 72: pp. 335, 598, §§ 38, 85. L. 73: p. 648, § 11. L. 76: (9) added, p. 717, § 1, effective April 30. L. 77: (1) and (9)(b) amended and (10) added, p. 1544, § 1, effective May 24; (1) amended, p. 1527, § 19, effective 1/1/1978. L. 79: (1) amended, p. 1227, § 6, effective 1/1/1980. L. 84: Entire section repealed, p. 925, § 19, effective 1/1/1985.
This section was relocated to §§ 33-4-101 and 33-12-104 in 1984.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 4 - LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND FEES (§§ 33-4-101 — 33-4-121) › Section 33-4-113 - [Repealed]

L. 69: R&RE, p. 441, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-11-13. L. 72: p. 559, § 86. L. 84: Entire section repealed, p. 925, § 19, effective 1/1/1985.
This section was relocated to § 33-6-107 (8) in 1984.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 4 - LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND FEES (§§ 33-4-101 — 33-4-121) › Section 33-4-114 - [Repealed]

L. 69: R&RE, p. 441, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-11-14. L. 72: p. 336, § 39. L. 75: Entire section amended, p. 1307, § 10, effective July 14. L. 84: Entire section repealed, p. 925, § 19, effective 1/1/1985.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 4 - LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND FEES (§§ 33-4-101 — 33-4-121) › Section 33-4-115 - [Repealed]

L. 69: R&RE, p. 441, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-11-15. L. 72: p. 336, § 40. L. 75: (2) repealed, p. 1313, § 35, effective July 14. L. 84: Entire section repealed, p. 925, § 19, effective 1/1/1985.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 4 - LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND FEES (§§ 33-4-101 — 33-4-121) › Section 33-4-116 - Big game hunting licenses - auction or raffle - use of proceeds - rules

(1)
(a)
The division is authorized to issue up to two either-sex rocky mountain bighorn sheep licenses, two either-sex rocky mountain goat licenses, two either-sex shiras moose licenses, four either-sex mule or white-tailed deer licenses, four either-sex rocky mountain elk licenses, and four either-sex pronghorn licenses each year through a competitive auction or raffle.
(b)
A nonprofit organization directly involved in the conservation of wildlife in Colorado or the division may be authorized by the commission to conduct the license auction or raffle. All such auctions and raffles shall be conducted pursuant to Colorado law.
(2)
(a)
Except as specified in this subsection (2), all proceeds from the auction or raffle of rocky mountain bighorn sheep, rocky mountain goat, and shiras moose licenses shall be used by the division for the benefit of rocky mountain bighorn or desert sheep, rocky mountain goats, and shiras moose in Colorado, and all proceeds from the auction or raffle of mule and white-tailed deer, rocky mountain elk, and pronghorn licenses shall be used by the division for the benefit of mule and white-tailed deer, rocky mountain elk, and pronghorn in Colorado.
(b)
If an auction or raffle is conducted by a nonprofit organization, the organization may retain up to twenty-five percent of the proceeds of the auction or raffle to cover auction or raffle costs and to fund projects of its own choosing that benefit wildlife in Colorado.
(c)
The proceeds from the auctions and raffles shall be in addition to any moneys otherwise provided for the management of rocky mountain bighorn or desert sheep, rocky mountain goats, shiras moose, mule and white-tailed deer, rocky mountain elk, and pronghorn.
(3)
The commission may promulgate rules pertaining to auction and raffle licenses, the conduct of the auctions and raffles, record-keeping requirements, the expenditure of proceeds, including requiring consultation by the division with advisory committees comprised of representatives of the participating nonprofit organizations prior to the expenditure of any proceeds, and any other rules necessary to implement the auction and raffle program.
L. 88: Entire section added, p. 1159, § 1, effective April 9. L. 93: (2) and (3) amended, p. 507, § 2, effective April 26. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 454, § 1, effective May 16. L. 96: (2)(b) amended, p. 1221, § 16, effective August 7. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 911, § 1, effective August 7.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 1996 act amending subsection (2)(b), see section 1 of chapter 237, Session Laws of Colorado 1996.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 4 - LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND FEES (§§ 33-4-101 — 33-4-121) › Section 33-4-116.5 - [Repealed]

L. 2000: Entire section added, p. 1579, § 1, effective June 1. L. 2005: (1)(a), (1)(b)(III), (2)(a)(III), and (2)(b) amended, p. 475, § 8, effective 1/1/2006. L. 2006: Entire section repealed, p. 912, § 2, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 4 - LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND FEES (§§ 33-4-101 — 33-4-121) › Section 33-4-118 - [Repealed]

L. 94: Entire section added, p. 1734, § 2, effective 1/1/1995. L. 2001: Entire section repealed, p. 601, § 2, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 4 - LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND FEES (§§ 33-4-101 — 33-4-121) › Section 33-4-119 - Mobility-impaired hunters

(1)
The commission is authorized to establish a special licensing program for mobility-impaired hunters.
(2)
The commission is authorized to adopt appropriate rules that define "mobility-impaired" and establish a hunting license preference for the mobility-impaired.
L. 98: Entire section added, p. 859, § 2, effective May 26.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 5 - PROTECTION OF FISHING STREAMS (§§ 33-5-101 — 33-5-107) › Section 33-5-101 - Legislative declaration

It is declared to be the policy of this state that its fish and wildlife resources, and particularly the fishing waters within the state, are to be protected and preserved from the actions of any state agency to the end that they be available for all time and without change in their natural existing state, except as may be necessary and appropriate after due consideration of all factors involved.
L. 69: p. 457, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-14-1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 5 - PROTECTION OF FISHING STREAMS (§§ 33-5-101 — 33-5-107) › Section 33-5-102 - Projects affecting streams - submission of plans

No agency of the state, referred to in this article as an "applicant", shall obstruct, damage, diminish, destroy, change, modify, or vary the natural existing shape and form of any stream or its banks or tributaries by any type of construction without first notifying the commission of such planned construction. Such notice shall be on forms furnished by the commission and shall be submitted not less than ninety days prior to the date of the commencement of planned construction. The notice shall include detailed plans and specifications of so much of the project as may or will affect, as set forth in this section, any stream.
L. 69: p. 457, § 2. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-14-2. L. 72: p. 342, § 58.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 5 - PROTECTION OF FISHING STREAMS (§§ 33-5-101 — 33-5-107) › Section 33-5-103 - Examination of plans

The commission shall promptly examine and investigate all plans submitted to it pursuant to the provisions of section
33-5-102
. If the commission determines that the plans and specifications are technically inadequate to accomplish the purposes set forth in section
33-5-101
, it shall notify the applicant and may render aid in preparing adequate plans and specifications.
L. 69: p. 457, § 3. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-14-3. L. 72: p. 342, § 59.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 5 - PROTECTION OF FISHING STREAMS (§§ 33-5-101 — 33-5-107) › Section 33-5-104 - Notice by commission

Within thirty days after the receipt of any plans submitted to it, the commission shall notify the applicant if the planned construction or project will adversely affect the stream involved. If an applicant is notified that the planned construction will adversely affect any stream involved, the commission shall accompany such notice with recommendations or alternative plans which will eliminate or diminish such adverse effect.
L. 69: p. 457, § 4. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-14-4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 5 - PROTECTION OF FISHING STREAMS (§§ 33-5-101 — 33-5-107) › Section 33-5-105 - Arbitration

(1)
If the commission notifies an applicant that the construction will adversely affect the stream involved, the applicant, within fifteen days after receiving the recommendations and alternatives of the commission, shall notify the commission if it refuses to modify its plans in accordance with such recommendations or alternatives.
(2)
Upon receipt of such refusal, the commission shall determine if it desires to have the matter arbitrated. Within ten days after an affirmative decision and after notice to the other agency or agencies involved, the commission shall notify, in writing, the governor. No further action shall be taken to advance the planned construction until the governor issues a written decision within thirty days after receipt of written notice which shall be binding on all parties concerned, and there shall be no judicial review thereof.
L. 69: p. 458, § 5. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-14-5. L. 72: p. 342, § 60.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 5 - PROTECTION OF FISHING STREAMS (§§ 33-5-101 — 33-5-107) › Section 33-5-106 - Vested water rights

This article shall not operate or be so construed as to impair, diminish, or divest any existing or vested water rights acquired under the laws of this state or the United States, nor shall this article apply in emergency situations.
L. 69: p. 458, § 6. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-14-6.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 5 - PROTECTION OF FISHING STREAMS (§§ 33-5-101 — 33-5-107) › Section 33-5-107 - Irrigation projects exempt

This article shall not apply to any irrigation project.
L. 69: p. 458, § 7. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-14-7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 5.5 - FISH HEALTH BOARD (§§ 33-5.5-101 — 33-5.5-102) › Section 33-5.5-101 - Fish health board - created

(1)
There is hereby created and established in the division a fish health board, which shall consist of five members, each of whom shall be appointed no later than sixty days after June 7, 1991. The members of the board shall be as follows:
(a)
One member who is not a commercial aquaculturist and who may be an employee of the department of agriculture, appointed by the commissioner of agriculture;
(b)
One member who may be an employee of the division, appointed by the director;
(c)
Two members who are engaged in the private business of aquaculture and who shall, insofar as is possible, represent the various segments of the aquaculture industry and the various geographic areas of the state, appointed by the commissioner of agriculture; and
(d)
One member who is an employee of the United States fish and wildlife service, appointed by the regional director thereof.
(2)
The term of office of said members shall be three years; but of the members first appointed to the board, two members shall be appointed for one-year terms, two members shall be appointed for two-year terms, and the remaining member shall be appointed for a three-year term. The assignment of such initial terms shall be made by the director. Each member shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified, and any member shall be eligible for reappointment. The appointing entity shall fill any vacancy by appointment for the remainder of an unexpired term. The commissioner of agriculture and the director of the division shall be ex officio nonvoting members of the board. Board members shall serve without compensation except for actual and necessary traveling expenses. The board shall meet at least once each year and additionally as necessary.
(3)
The fish health board shall annually elect a chairman and a vice-chairman, each of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the board.
(4)
A majority of the fish health board shall constitute a quorum, and, if a quorum is present, in person or by telephone, the board may act upon a vote of a majority of those present.
(5)
The fish health board shall constitute a "public entity" and each member and employee of the board shall constitute a "public employee" within the meaning of the "Colorado Governmental Immunity Act", article
10
of title
24
, C.R.S.
(6)
The fish health board is a
type 2
entity, as defined in section
24-1-105
, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions specified in this article 5.5 under the department and the executive director thereof.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 469,§158, eff. 8/10/2022.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 197, § 3, effective June 7.
2022 Ch. 469, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 5.5 - FISH HEALTH BOARD (§§ 33-5.5-101 — 33-5.5-102) › Section 33-5.5-102 - Duties of the fish health board

(1)
The fish health board shall review or initiate and consider, prior to presentation to the commission for adoption, every rule which is to regulate or control, or otherwise relates to, fish health, the spread of aquatic disease within private aquaculture facilities or cultured aquatic stock, or the importation into the state or the distribution of any exotic aquatic species.
(2)
After considering any proposed rule, the fish health board shall vote to approve or disapprove the rule.
(3)
The proposed rules approved by the fish health board shall be sent to the commission with the recommendation to adopt. The commission shall, through its normal regulatory review procedure, timely review the rule and act either to adopt or to decline to adopt the rule. In the event the commission declines to adopt the rule, it shall convey its decision to the board, along with an explanation of the reason for its decision.
(4)
The proposed rules disapproved by the fish health board shall not be forwarded to the commission unless the director determines that a situation or condition exists which threatens to have a serious impact on existing aquatic populations and that the proposed regulation should be considered by the commission in spite of the recommendation of the fish health board. The director shall then forward the rule to the commission along with a recommendation of disapproval from the fish health board.
(5)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to diminish or supersede the authority of the division or the commission to regulate or manage wild populations of aquatic organisms in the waters of the state or in facilities controlled or managed by the division or by the United States fish and wildlife service.
(6)
The fish health board shall review any orders for the destruction of aquatic organisms or quarantines of aquaculture facilities which last beyond thirty days, and all such orders shall be conditioned upon the board's approval; except that destruction orders may be approved by the director of the division upon a determination that a situation exists which threatens imminent danger to existing aquatic populations or to human health and safety, and that no more reasonable means exist to control the condition.
(7)
Destruction of aquatic organisms or quarantines shall be done in accordance with applicable regulations of the division.
(8)
The board shall periodically review division rules relating to destruction or quarantine of aquaculture stock or facilities and recommend appropriate changes to the commission.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 198, § 3, effective June 7. L. 2012: (8) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1209, § 21, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-101 - Powers and duties of officers

(1)
Every Colorado wildlife officer or other commissioned officer of the division shall enforce the provisions of articles
1
to
6
of this title. Every other peace officer, as defined in section
33-1-102 (32)
, may assist the Colorado wildlife officers in the enforcement of articles
1
to
6
of this title. Each such officer has the full power and authority to arrest any person who he or she has probable cause to believe is guilty of a violation of articles
1
to
6
of this title, and, in accordance with the constitutions and laws of the United States and the state of Colorado, to open, enter, and search all places of concealment where he or she has probable cause to believe wildlife held in violation of articles
1
to
6
of this title is to be found or where other material evidence relating to a violation of articles
1
to
6
of this title is to be found and to seize the same. Each such officer shall have the authority to secure and execute search or arrest warrants.
(2)
Any peace officer, as defined in section
33-1-102 (32)
, empowered with enforcing the provisions of articles
1
to
6
of this title has the authority to go onto any lands or waters, public or private, to demand of any person, who he has reason to believe has exercised the benefits conferred by any license provided for in articles
1
to
6
of this title, the immediate production of such license and any wildlife in possession; and such peace officer shall have the right and opportunity to inspect such licenses and wildlife.
(3)
When protection of the public health, safety, or welfare requires, any officer having the power to enforce the provisions of articles
1
to
6
of this title shall have the authority to make use of any motor vehicle or other means of transportation, whether privately or publicly owned, to aid him in the performance of his duties. Payment of reasonable compensation shall be made for the use of such motor vehicle or other means of transportation.
(4)
Repealed.
L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 865, § 1, effective 1/1/1985. L. 96: (4) added, p. 1351, § 4, effective June 1. L. 2002: (4) amended, p. 841, § 4, effective May 30. L. 2003: (1) and (4) amended, p. 1630, § 68, effective August 6; (4) repealed, p. 1954, § 49, effective August 6.
This section is similar to former § 33-6-101 as it existed prior to 1984.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-103 - Prosecution of offenses

If the possession, use, importation, exportation, transportation, storage, sale, or offering or exposing for sale of wildlife is prohibited or restricted by articles
1
to
6
of this title or by rule or regulation of the commission, the prohibition or restriction, where not otherwise specifically provided, shall extend to and include every part of such wildlife, and a violation as to each animal or part thereof shall be a separate offense. Two or more offenses may be charged in the same complaint, information, or indictment, and proof as to part of an animal shall be sufficient to sustain a charge as to the whole of it. Violations as to any number of animals of the same kind may be charged in the same count and punished as a separate offense as to each animal.
L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 866, § 1, effective 1/1/1985.
This section is similar to former § 33-6-130 as it existed prior to 1984.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-108 - Possession as prima facie evidence

The possession of wildlife shall be prima facie evidence that the person having such possession is engaged or has been engaged in hunting, fishing, or trapping.
L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 870, § 1, effective 1/1/1985.
This section is similar to former § 33-6-136 as it existed prior to 1984.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-110 - Division action to recover possession and value of wildlife unlawfully taken

(1)
The division may bring and maintain a civil action against any person, in the name of the people of the state, to recover possession or value or both possession and value of any wildlife taken in violation of articles
1
to
6
of this title. A writ of replevin may issue in such an action without bond. No previous demand for possession shall be necessary. If costs or damages are adjudged in favor of the defendant, the same shall be paid out of the wildlife cash fund. Neither the pendency of such civil action nor a criminal prosecution for the same taking shall be a bar to the other; nor shall anything in this section affect the right of seizure under other provisions of articles
1
to
6
of this title. The following shall be considered the minimum value of the wildlife unlawfully taken or possessed and may be recovered in addition to recovery of possession of the wildlife:
(a)
For each eagle, member of an endangered species, rocky mountain goat, moose, rocky mountain bighorn sheep, or lynx $ 1,000
(b)
For each elk or member of a threatened species or subspecies $ 700
(c)
For each pronghorn, deer, black bear, or mountain lion $ 500
(d)
For each raptor not covered by paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection (1) and each wild turkey $ 200
(e)
For each member of nongame or small game species or subspecies not covered by paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection (1) $ 100
(f)
For each game fish not covered by paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection (1) $ 35
(2)
No verdict or judgment recovered by the state in such an action shall be for a sum less than the sum fixed in this section but may be for such greater sum as the evidence may show the value of the wildlife to have been when living and uninjured.
L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 871, § 1, effective 1/1/1985. L. 2005: (1)(c) amended, p. 476, § 11, effective 1/1/2006.
This section is similar to former § 33-6-104 as it existed prior to 1984.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-112 - Evidence of wildlife sex and species

The commission may establish by rules or regulations requirements for preserving the evidence of sex or species or both sex and species of wildlife taken under the provisions of articles
1
to
6
of this title. It is unlawful for any person to possess any wildlife or considerable portion thereof in violation of such rules or regulations. For the purposes of this section, the evidence of species or sex may be one or more of the following: Head, antlers, horns, testes, scrotum, udder, spurred leg, wing, skin, or plumage in sufficient amount to allow the evidence of species or sex to be determined by ordinary inspection. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall, with respect to big game, be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars and an assessment of ten license suspension points or shall, with respect to all other wildlife, be punished by a fine of fifty dollars and an assessment of five license suspension points.
L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 872, § 1, effective 1/1/1985.
This section is similar to former § 33-6-109 as it existed prior to 1984.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-113 - Illegal sale of wildlife

(1)
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in articles
1
to
6
of this title or by rule of the commission, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly sell or purchase, or knowingly offer for sale or purchase, wildlife or to solicit another person in the illegal hunting or taking of wildlife for the purposes of monetary or commercial gain or profit.
(b)
For the purposes of this section, it is deemed to be a sale of wildlife if a person, for monetary or other consideration, provides unregistered outfitting services as defined in article
145
of title
12
.
(2)
Any person who violates this section:
(a)
With respect to big game, endangered species, or eagles, commits a class 5 felony and shall be punished as provided in section
18-1.3-401
, C.R.S. Upon such conviction, the commission may suspend any or all wildlife license privileges of the person for a minimum of one year to life.
(b)
With respect to all other wildlife, commits a class 2 misdemeanor and is assessed twenty license suspension points.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 553, eff. 3/1/2022.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 220, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 84: Entire article R& RE, p. 873, § 1, effective 1/1/1985. L. 85: (2)(a) amended, p. 659, § 11, effective July 1. L. 94: (1) and (2)(a) amended, p. 1586, § 13, effective May 31. L. 2002: (2)(a) amended, p. 1544, § 294, effective October 1. L. 2008: (1) amended, p. 537, § 1, effective August 5. L. 2019: (1)(b) amended, (HB 19-1172), ch. 1720, p. 1720, § 220, effective October 1. L. 2021: (2)(b) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 3259, p. 3259, § 553, effective 3/1/2022.
(1) This section is similar to former §§ 33-6-125 and 33-6-126 as they existed prior to 1984.
(2) Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
2021 Ch. 462, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending subsection (2)(a), see section 1 of chapter 318, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-113.5 - Illegal businesses on division property

(1)
It is unlawful to provide goods or services for compensation on property owned or managed by the division unless permitted by commission rule.
(2)
A person who violates this section commits a petty offense and is assessed twenty license suspension points.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 554, eff. 3/1/2022.
L. 2003: Entire section added, p. 1033, § 12, effective July 1. L. 2021: (2) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 3260, p. 3260, § 554, effective 3/1/2022.
Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
2021 Ch. 462, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-114 - Transportation, importation, exportation, and release of wildlife

(1)
It is unlawful for any person to transport or to export any wildlife or portion thereof within or from this state except in accordance with the rules or regulations of the commission.
(2)
It is unlawful for any person to import any live wildlife into this state unless an importation license is obtained prior to importation, a current and valid health certificate accompanies each shipment, and such importation is in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission.
(3)
It is unlawful for any person to release, or knowingly allow the escape of, any live native or nonnative or exotic wildlife in Colorado except in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission.
(3.5)
This section does not apply to the transportation, importation, exportation, and release of live native or nonnative fish or viable gametes (eggs and sperm) which are governed by section
33-6-114.5
.
(4)
Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of two hundred dollars for violations involving native wildlife and by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars for violations involving nonnative or exotic wildlife. In addition, for violations involving either native wildlife or nonnative or exotic wildlife, five license suspension points per incident may be assessed by the division against an individual's license privileges.
(5)
This section shall not apply to aquatic nuisance species, which shall be governed by article
10.5
of this title.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 423, § 8, eff. 7/1/2019.
L. 84: Entire article R& RE, p. 873, § 1, effective 1/1/1985. L. 90: (3) and (4) amended and (3.5) added, pp. 1529, 1531, §§ 4, 5, effective July 1. L. 2008: (5) added, p. 1588, § 3, effective May 29. L. 2019: (4) amended, (HB 19-1026), ch. 3695, p. 3695, § 8, effective July 1.
Section 40 of chapter 423 (HB 19-1026), Session Laws of Colorado 2019, provides that the act changing this section applies to violations committed on or after July 1, 2019.
For the short title ("Respect the Great Outdoors Act") and the legislative declaration in HB 19-1026, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 423, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-115 - Theft of wildlife - tampering with trap

(1)
It is unlawful for any person to take from another person, without his permission, any wildlife lawfully acquired and possessed by him. Any person who violates this subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars and an assessment of twenty license suspension points. Any person having wildlife taken from him unlawfully as prohibited in this subsection (1) shall be entitled to compensation as ordered by the court.
(2)
It is unlawful for any person to interfere with, disturb, remove, or otherwise tamper with any trap, snare, or other device that has been legally set. Any person who violates this subsection (2) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of two hundred dollars and an assessment of ten license suspension points.
L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 873, § 1, effective 1/1/1985.
This section is similar to former § 33-6-122 as it existed prior to 1984.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-115.5 - Hunting, trapping, and fishing - intentional interference with lawful activities

(1)
No person shall willfully prevent or interfere with the lawful participation of any individual in the activity of hunting, trapping, or fishing in accordance with this article.
(2)
A person commits intentional interference with lawful hunting, trapping, and fishing activities if he:
(a)
Acts with intent to alarm, distract, or frighten prey and causes prey to flee by:
(I)
Use of any natural or artificial source of noise or light;
(II)
Giving chase to prey on foot or by use of any vehicle;
(III)
Throwing objects or making movements;
(b)
Intentionally harasses any person lawfully participating in the activity of hunting, trapping, and fishing by use of threats or actions;
(c)
Erects barriers with the intent to deny ingress to lawfully designated hunting, trapping, and fishing areas;
(d)
Intentionally interjects himself into the line of fire;
(e)
Engages in any other conduct with the intent to disrupt or prevent lawful hunting, trapping, and fishing activities.
(3)
Any person who violates this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor and is assessed twenty license suspension points.
(4)
Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be liable for all damages incurred by the individual whose lawful activity was obstructed and for all court costs of prosecution.
(5)
Nothing in this section shall limit the actions of law enforcement officers and personnel of the division of parks and wildlife in the performance of their official duties nor apply to landowners, tenants, or leaseholders exercising their legal rights to the enjoyment of land, including, but not limited to, farming, ranching, and restricting trespass, nor will anything in this section be construed to prohibit any incidental interference arising from the lawful use of land or water.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 556, eff. 3/1/2022.
L. 88: Entire section added, p. 1161, § 1, effective July 1. L. 95: (3) amended, p. 1107, § 50, effective May 31. L. 2003: (3) amended, p. 1943, § 8, effective May 22. L. 2021: (3) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 3260, p. 3260, § 556, effective 3/1/2022.
Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
2021 Ch. 462, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-116 - Hunting, trapping, or fishing on private property - posting public lands

(1)
It is unlawful for any person to enter upon privately owned land or lands under the control of the state board of land commissioners to hunt or take any wildlife by hunting, trapping, or fishing without first obtaining permission from the owner or person in possession of such land.
(2)
It is unlawful for any person to post, sign, or indicate that any public lands within this state, not held under an exclusive control lease, are privately owned lands.
(3)
Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of two hundred dollars and an assessment of twenty license suspension points.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 423, § 9, eff. 7/1/2019.
L. 84: Entire article R& RE, p. 874, § 1, effective 1/1/1985. L. 87: (1) amended, p. 1269, § 1, effective July 1. L. 94: (1) amended, p. 1586, § 14, effective May 31. L. 2019: (3) amended, (HB 19-1026), ch. 3695, p. 3695, § 9, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 33-6-123 as it existed prior to 1984.
For the short title ("Respect the Great Outdoors Act") and the legislative declaration in HB 19-1026, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 423, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-117 - Willful destruction of wildlife - legislative intent

(1)
(a)
Except as is otherwise provided in articles
1
to
6
of this title or by rule of the commission, it is unlawful for a person:
(I)
To hunt or take, or to solicit another person to hunt or take, wildlife and detach or remove, with the intent to abandon the carcass or body, only the head, hide, claws, teeth, antlers, horns, internal organs, or feathers or any or all of such parts;
(II)
To intentionally abandon the carcass or body of taken wildlife; or
(III)
To take and intentionally abandon wildlife.
(b)
A person who violates this subsection (1), with respect to:
(I)
Big game, eagles, and endangered species, commits a class 5 felony and shall be punished as provided in section
18-1.3-401
, C.R.S., and, in addition, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than twenty thousand dollars. For offenses committed on or after July 1, 1985, the fine shall be in an amount within the presumptive range set out in section
18-1.3-401 (1)(a)(III)
, C.R.S. Upon such conviction, the commission shall assess twenty license suspension points and suspend the wildlife license privileges for one year to life of the person convicted.
(II)
All other wildlife species, commits a class 2 misdemeanor and is assessed twenty license suspension points.
(2)
The purpose and intent of this section is to protect the wildlife of this state from wanton, ruthless, or wasteful destruction or mutilation for their heads, hides, claws, teeth, antlers, horns, internal organs, or feathers, from being taken and abandoned, or any or all of the foregoing, and the provisions of this section shall be so construed.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 557, eff. 3/1/2022.
L. 84: Entire article R& RE, p. 874, § 1, effective 1/1/1985. L. 85: (1)(a) amended, p. 659, § 12, effective July 1. L. 94: IP(1) amended, p. 1586, § 15, effective May 31. L. 2002: (1)(a) amended, p. 1544, § 295, effective October 1. L. 2003: IP(1), (1)(a), and (2) amended, p. 1029, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2008: (1) amended, p. 537, § 2, effective August 5. L. 2021: (1)(b)(II) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 3260, p. 3260, § 557, effective 3/1/2022.
(1) This section is similar to former § 33-6-106 as it existed prior to 1984.
(2) Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
2021 Ch. 462, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending subsection (1)(a), see section 1 of chapter 318, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-118 - Killing of big game animals in contest prohibited

It is unlawful for any person to advertise, conduct or offer to conduct, or otherwise promote or participate in any contest or competition involving two or more persons and the monetary payment or awarding of any other prize when the object of the contest or competition involves the killing of any big game or the display for comparison of any big game or any part thereof. Certificates issued by organizations solely for registration and recognition of animals legally taken are not prohibited. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of five hundred dollars and an assessment of twenty license suspension points.
L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 874, § 1, effective 1/1/1985.
This section is similar to former § 33-6-141 as it existed prior to 1984.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-120 - Hunting, trapping, or fishing out of season or in a closed area

(1)
It is unlawful for any person to fish, trap, hunt, or take any wildlife outside of the season established by or in an area closed by commission rule. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine and an assessment of license suspension points as follows:
(a)
For each incident that is not related to the hunting or taking of a big game animal, the fine shall be equal to twice the cost of the most expensive license for such species and ten license suspension points shall be assessed;
(b)
For the hunting or taking of big game, fifteen license suspension points and a fine that is equal to twice the cost of the most expensive license for such species shall be assessed.
L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 875, § 1, effective 1/1/1985. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1586, § 16, effective May 31. L. 2003: Entire section amended, p. 1943, § 9, effective May 22.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-121 - Hunters to wear fluorescent pink or daylight fluorescent orange garments

(1)
Unless otherwise provided by commission rule, it is unlawful for any person to hunt or take elk, deer, pronghorn, moose, or black bear with any firearm unless the person is wearing fluorescent pink or daylight fluorescent orange garments that meet the following requirements:
(a)
Garments are solid fluorescent pink or daylight fluorescent orange colored material and are of sufficient brightness to be seen conspicuously from a reasonable distance.
(b)
Garments shall be a minimum of five hundred square inches and shall be worn as an outer garment above the waist, part of which shall be a hat or head covering visible from all directions.
(2)
Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars and an assessment of five license suspension points.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 423, § 11, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 75, § 1, eff. 8/10/2016.
L. 84: Entire article R& RE, p. 875, § 1, effective 1/1/1985. L. 94: IP(1) amended, p. 1587, § 17, effective May 31. L. 2003: IP(1) amended, p. 1033, § 11, effective July 1. L. 2005: IP(1) amended, p. 476, § 12, effective 1/1/2006. L. 2016: IP(1) and (1)(a) amended, (SB 16 -068), ch. 197, p. 197, § 1, effective August 10. L. 2019: (2) amended, (HB 19-1026), ch. 3696, p. 3696, § 11, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 33-6-111 as it existed prior to 1984.
For the short title ("Respect the Great Outdoors Act") and the legislative declaration in HB 19-1026, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 423, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-122 - Hunting in a careless manner - definition

(1)
(a)
It is unlawful for any person to hunt or take wildlife in a careless manner or to discharge a firearm or release an arrow in a careless manner that endangers human life or property.
(b)
For the purposes of this section, "careless" means failing to exercise the degree of reasonable care that would be exercised by a person of ordinary prudence under all the existing circumstances.
(2)
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (2)(b) of this section, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and an assessment of twenty license suspension points.
(b)
A person who violates this section is subject to a fine of five hundred dollars and an assessment of fifteen license suspension points if at the time of the violation the person:
(I)
Was hunting under a valid big game license;
(II)
Killed a big game animal that is not covered by the license; and
(III)
(A)
Immediately field dressed the animal; and
(B)
Reported the killing of the animal to the division.
L. 84: Entire article R& RE, p. 876, § 1, effective 1/1/1985. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1587, § 18, effective May 31. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (HB 20 -1087), ch. 170, p. 170, § 7, effective March 20.
This section is similar to former § 33-6-113 as it existed prior to 1984.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-8-101) › Article 6 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - WILDLIFE (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-209) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 33-6-101 — 33-6-132) › Section 33-6-123 - Hunting under the influence

It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance, as defined in section
18-18-102 (5)
, C.R.S., or any other drug to a degree that renders such person incapable of safely operating a firearm or bow and arrow to hunt or take any wildlife in this state. The fact that any person charged with a violation of this section is or has been entitled to use such controlled substance or drug under the laws of this state shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this section. For the purposes of this section, being under the influence of any drug shall include the use of glue-sniffing, aerosol inhalation, or the inhalation of any other toxic vapor. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and an assessment of twenty license suspension points.
L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 876, § 1, effective 1/1/1985. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1587, § 19, effective May 31. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1311), ch. 281, p. 1630, § 81, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 33-6-112 as it existed prior to 1984.