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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › PARKS (§§ 33-10-101 — 33-15-114) › Article 15 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-15-101 — 33-15-114) › Section 33-15-106 - Fires

(1)
On any property under the control of the division, it is unlawful for any person to:
(a)
Start or maintain a fire if he or she knowingly or recklessly fails to reasonably attend the fire at all times or fails to thoroughly extinguish the fire before leaving the site;
(b)
Start, build, tend, or maintain a fire in violation of the provisions of any applicable order lawfully issued by a governmental authority that prohibits, bans, or regulates fires during periods of extreme fire hazard and that is designed to promote the safety of persons and property.
(2)
(a)
Any person who violates subsection (1)(a) of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2)(c) of this section, any person who violates subsection (1)(b) of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
(c)
Any person who knowingly violates paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of this section and who knows or reasonably should know that he or she violates any order described in such paragraph that prohibits, bans, or regulates fires commits a class 6 felony.
(3)
Any person who starts, builds, tends, or maintains a fire in a careless or reckless manner that indicates either a lack of due regard for the fire hazard present or a wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of one thousand dollars.
(4)
In addition to the penalties provided by this section, the court may require the defendant to reimburse the division for the costs of fire suppression in the case of wildfires.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 598, eff. 3/1/2022.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 57, § 2, eff. 7/1/2018.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 916, § 2, effective 1/1/1985. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 969, § 10, effective July 1. L. 2002, 3rd Ex. Sess.: (2) amended, p. 39, § 6, effective July 17. L. 2018: (1)(a) and (2)(a) amended, (HB 18-1051), ch. 599, p. 599, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2021: (2)(a) and (2)(b) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 3272, p. 3272, § 598, 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) › PARKS (§§ 33-10-101 — 33-15-114) › Article 15 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-15-101 — 33-15-114) › Section 33-15-107 - Camping

(1)
It is unlawful for any person to camp on land or water located in a state park or state recreation area unless the area is so designated and posted pursuant to rule of the commission. Any person who violates this subsection (1) commits a civil infraction and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars.
(2)
A person who occupies an area designated for camping without having obtained a valid permit for the campsite commits a civil infraction and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine equal to five times the cost of a permit for the campsite.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 599, eff. 3/1/2022.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 423, § 37, eff. 7/1/2019.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 916, § 2, effective 1/1/1985. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 975, § 34, effective July 1. L. 2003: Entire section amended, p. 1952, § 43, effective May 22. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 1228, p. 1228, § 68, effective June 4. L. 2019: Entire section amended, (HB 19-1026), ch. 3702, p. 3702, § 37, effective July 1. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 3272, p. 3272, § 599, 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).
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) › PARKS (§§ 33-10-101 — 33-15-114) › Article 15 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-15-101 — 33-15-114) › Section 33-15-108 - Littering

(1)
It is unlawful for any person to litter any land or water under the control of the division. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person who violates this section commits a petty offense.
(2)
Any person who throws, drops, or otherwise expels a lighted cigarette, cigar, match, or other burning material from a motor vehicle upon land under the control of the division commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section
18-1.3-501
.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 600, eff. 3/1/2022.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 390, § 47, eff. 8/2/2019.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 916, § 2, effective 1/1/1985. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 671, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2002, 3rd Ex. Sess.: Entire section amended, p. 53, § 2, effective July 18. L. 2019: (2) amended, (SB 19-241), ch. 3475, p. 3475, § 47, effective August 2. L. 2021: (1) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 3272, p. 3272, § 600, 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) › PARKS (§§ 33-10-101 — 33-15-114) › Article 15 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-15-101 — 33-15-114) › Section 33-15-109 - Damage to state property

It is unlawful for any person to damage, alter, or destroy any real or personal property or property under the control of the division. Any person who violates this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section
18-1.3-501
, C.R.S. In addition, the court may require the defendant to reimburse the division for damages.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 916, § 2, effective 1/1/1985. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 970, § 11, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1545, § 298, effective October 1.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, 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) › PARKS (§§ 33-10-101 — 33-15-114) › Article 15 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-15-101 — 33-15-114) › Section 33-15-110 - Vehicles and vessels - operation on state property

(1)
On any property under the control of the division, it is unlawful for any person:
(a)
To operate or park a motor vehicle or vessel, except in designated areas where such operation or parking is authorized by the division;
(b)
To operate a motor vehicle or vessel in excess of the posted speed limit;
(c)
To park a motor vehicle or vessel in such a manner as to constitute or impede the normal flow of traffic or to leave a motor vehicle or vessel unattended for more than twenty-four hours. Any peace officer may order the removal or towing of any motor vehicle or vessel which is so parked, and such removal or towing shall be done at the expense of the owner and shall be in addition to any other penalty provided by law.
(d)
To operate or park a motor vehicle without first purchasing the required valid passes or permits.
(2)
(a)
Any person who violates subsection (1)(a), (1)(b), or (1)(c) of this section commits a civil infraction and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars.
(b)
Anyone who violates subsection (1)(d) of this section commits a petty offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 601, eff. 3/1/2022.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 423, § 38, eff. 7/1/2019.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 916, § 2, effective 1/1/1985. L. 95: (2) amended, p. 975, § 35, effective July 1. L. 2003: (2) amended, p. 1952, § 44, effective May 22. L. 2019:(2) amended, (HB 19-1026), ch. 3702, p. 3702, § 38, effective July 1. L. 2021: (2) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 3272, p. 3272, § 601, 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).
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) › PARKS (§§ 33-10-101 — 33-15-114) › Article 15 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-15-101 — 33-15-114) › Section 33-15-111 - [Repealed]

L. 84: Entire article added, p. 917, § 2, effective 1/1/1985. L. 95: Entire section repealed, p. 970, § 12, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › PARKS (§§ 33-10-101 — 33-15-114) › Article 15 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-15-101 — 33-15-114) › Section 33-15-112 - Motor vehicles - careless operation

It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle on any property under the control of the division in a careless or imprudent manner without due regard for the width, grade, corners, or curves of, the traffic on, or the traffic regulations governing public roads and without due regard for all other attendant circumstances. Any person who violates this section commits a civil infraction and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 602, eff. 3/1/2022.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 917, § 2, effective 1/1/1985. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 975, § 36, effective July 1. L. 2003: Entire section amended, p. 1952, § 45, effective May 22. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 3272, p. 3272, § 602, 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) › PARKS (§§ 33-10-101 — 33-15-114) › Article 15 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-15-101 — 33-15-114) › Section 33-15-113 - Unattended vehicles without valid pass

(1)
If an unattended vehicle is parked within an area where a valid parks pass is required and does not display a valid parks pass, a peace officer may place upon the vehicle a notice of summons and complaint pursuant to section
33-15-102(2)
. Such notice shall contain the license plate number and state of registration of the vehicle but does not need to contain the identification of the alleged offender.
(2)
The notice of summons and complaint shall direct the owner or operator of the vehicle to remit a penalty assessment pursuant to section
33-15-102
to the division within ten days after the issuance of such notice unless the person wishes to appear before a court of competent jurisdiction. If the penalty assessment is not paid within ten days after issuance, the peace officer shall mail a notice to the registered owner of the vehicle, setting forth the offense and the time and place where such offense occurred and directing the payment of the penalty assessment within twenty days after the issuance of the notice unless the person wishes to appear before a court of competent jurisdiction. If the penalty assessment is not paid within twenty days after the date of mailing of the second notice, the peace officer who issued the original penalty assessment notice shall file a complaint with a court of competent jurisdiction and issue and serve upon the registered owner of the vehicle a summons to appear in court at a time and place specified in the summons and to show cause why a penalty should not be imposed pursuant to section
33-15-110
.
(3)
Payment of a penalty assessment pursuant to subsection (2) of this section to the division shall be deemed to be received on the date it is postmarked.
(4)
The registered owner of a motor vehicle is liable for payment of a penalty assessment regardless of whether the owner knew or should have known that the vehicle would be or was parked or left unattended in a manner that violated section
33-15-110
.
L. 2003: Entire section added, p. 1953, § 46, effective May 22. L. 2004: (3) amended, p. 1204, § 78, effective August 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › PARKS (§§ 33-10-101 — 33-15-114) › Article 15 - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES - PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-15-101 — 33-15-114) › Section 33-15-114 - Commercial use of state property

It is unlawful to operate any commercial business or to solicit business on any property owned or managed by the division without first obtaining written permission from the division or the commission pursuant to this title 33 or any applicable rules promulgated by the commission. Any person who violates this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 603, eff. 3/1/2022.
L. 2003: Entire section added, p. 1953, § 46, effective May 22. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 1229, p. 1229, § 69, effective June 4. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 3273, p. 3273, § 603, 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 - CONTINUED (§§ 33-20-101 — 33-23-101) › Article 20 - [Repealed] (§ 33-20-101) › Section 33-20-101 - to 33-20-116 - [Repealed]

L. 84: Entire article repealed, p. 925, § 19, effective 1/1/1985.
(1) The substantive provisions of this article as it existed prior to 1984, relating to migratory birds, are now contained in § 33-1-115.
(2) This article was numbered as article 5 of chapter 62, C.R.S. 1963.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE - CONTINUED (§§ 33-20-101 — 33-23-101) › Article 21 - [Repealed] (§ 33-21-101) › Section 33-21-101 - to 33-21-112 - [Repealed]

L. 84: Entire article repealed, p. 925, § 19, effective 1/1/1985.
(1) Certain provisions contained in this article prior to 1984 are now contained in article 6 of this title.
(2) This article was numbered as article 6 of chapter 62, C.R.S. 1963.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE - CONTINUED (§§ 33-20-101 — 33-23-101) › Article 22 - [Repealed] (§ 33-22-101) › Section 33-22-101 - to 33-22-114 - [Repealed]

L. 84: Entire article repealed, p. 925, § 19, effective 1/1/1985.
(1) Certain provisions contained in this article prior to 1984 are now contained in article 6 of this title.
(2) This article was numbered as article 7 of chapter 62, C.R.S. 1963.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › WILDLIFE - CONTINUED (§§ 33-20-101 — 33-23-101) › Article 23 - [Repealed] (§ 33-23-101) › Section 33-23-101 - to 33-23-108 - [Repealed]

L. 83: Entire article repealed, p. 1292, § 2, effective April 21.
This article was numbered as article 9 of chapter 62, C.R.S. 1963.
For the regulation of outfitters, see article 55.5 of title 12; for the regulation of river outfitters, see article 32 of this title.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 30 - [Repealed] (§ 33-30-101) › Section 33-30-101 - to 33-30-110 - [Repealed]

L. 84: Entire article repealed, p. 925, § 19, effective 1/1/1985.
(1) The substantive provisions of this article as it appeared prior to 1984 are now contained in article 10 of this title.
(2) This article was numbered as article 17 of chapter 62, C.R.S. 1963.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 31 - [Repealed] (§ 33-31-101) › Section 33-31-101 - to 33-31-115 - [Repealed]

L. 84: Entire article repealed, p. 925, § 19, effective 1/1/1985.
(1) The substantive provisions of this article as it appeared prior to 1984 are now contained in article 13 of this title.
(2) This article was numbered as article 8 of chapter 62, C.R.S. 1963.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 32 - RIVER OUTFITTERS (§§ 33-32-101 — 33-32-112) › Section 33-32-101 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly declares that it is the policy of this state to promote and encourage residents and nonresidents alike to participate in the enjoyment and use of the rivers of this state and, to that end, in the exercise of the police powers of this state for the purpose of safeguarding the health, safety, welfare, and freedom from injury or danger of such residents and nonresidents, to license and regulate those persons who provide river-running services in the nature of equipment or personal services to such residents and nonresidents for the purpose of floating on rivers in this state unless the provider of such river-running services is providing such river-running services exclusively for family or friends. It is not the intent of the general assembly to interfere in any way with private land owner rights along rivers or to prevent the owners of whitewater equipment from using said equipment to accommodate friends when no consideration is involved; nor is it the intent of the general assembly to interfere in any way with the general public's ability to enjoy the recreational value of state rivers when the services of river outfitters are not utilized or to interfere with the right of the United States to manage public lands and waters under its control. The general assembly recognizes that river outfitters, as an established business on rivers flowing within and without this state, make a significant contribution to the economy of this state and that the number of residents and nonresidents who are participating in river-running is steadily increasing.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 928, § 1, effective May 9. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 1169, § 1, effective October 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1226, § 1, effective, July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 32 - RIVER OUTFITTERS (§§ 33-32-101 — 33-32-112) › Section 33-32-103 - Powers and duties of the commission - rules

(1)
The commission shall promulgate rules to:
(a)
Govern the licensing of river outfitters;
(b)
Regulate river outfitters, guides, trip leaders, and guide instructors;
(c)
Ensure the safety of associated river-running activities;
(d)
Establish guidelines to enable a river outfitter, guide, or trip leader to make a determination that the condition of the river constitutes a hazard to the life and safety of certain persons;
(e)
Establish insurance requirements for vehicles used by river outfitters; and
(f)
Carry out the purposes of this article 32.
(2)
The commission may promulgate rules specifically outlining the procedures to be followed by the commission and by the enforcement section of the division in the event of a death or serious injury during a regulated trip.
(3)
The commission shall e-mail a notice of every proposed rule to each licensee.
(4)
The commission shall adopt rules regarding:
(a)
Notification to outfitters of:
(I)
Certain division personnel changes within ten days after the change; and
(II)
Safety training standards; and
(b)
Customer and outfitter interaction training standards for division rangers who monitor regulated trips.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 416,§ 4, eff. 8/2/2019.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 929, § 1, effective May 9. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 1170, § 4, effective October 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1228, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1221), ch. 1641, p. 1641, § 5, effective August 11. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 1229, p. 1229, § 71, effective June 4. L. 2019: Entire section amended, (SB 19-160), ch. 3662, p. 3662, § 4, effective August 2.
Section 6(2) of chapter 416 (SB 19-160), Session Laws of Colorado 2019, provides that the act changing this section applies to conduct occurring on or after August 2, 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 32 - RIVER OUTFITTERS (§§ 33-32-101 — 33-32-112) › Section 33-32-103.5 - Variances

The director may grant variances from rules adopted by the commission pursuant to section
33-32-103
to any river outfitter on a case-by-case basis if the director determines that the health, safety, and welfare of the general public will not be endangered by the issuance of such variance.
L. 94: Entire section added, p. 1228, § 4, effective July 1. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1229, § 72, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 32 - RIVER OUTFITTERS (§§ 33-32-101 — 33-32-112) › Section 33-32-104 - License required - fee

(1)
No person shall act in the capacity of a paid river outfitter or advertise or represent himself or herself as a river outfitter in this state without first obtaining a river outfitter's license in accordance with rules prescribed by the commission.
(2)
An applicant for a river outfitter's license shall meet the minimum qualifications pursuant to section
33-32-105
and shall apply on a form prescribed by the commission. All applicants shall pay a nonrefundable license fee in an amount determined by the commission, which fee shall be adequate to cover the expenses incurred for inspections, licensing, and enforcement required by this article, and shall renew such license pursuant to a schedule adopted by the commission upon payment of the fee. License terms shall not exceed three years. The commission may offer licenses that differ in the length of their terms and may stagger the length of license terms so that approximately equal numbers of licensees renew their licenses each year.
(3)
Every river outfitter's license shall, at all times, be conspicuously placed on the premises set forth in the license.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 929, § 1, effective May 9. L. 88: (3) added, p. 1170, § 5, effective October 1. L. 2010: (1) and (2) amended, (HB 10-1221), ch. 353, p. 1641, §6, effective August 11. L. 2012: (1) and (2) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1230, § 73, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 32 - RIVER OUTFITTERS (§§ 33-32-101 — 33-32-112) › Section 33-32-105 - Minimum qualifications and conditions for a river outfitter's license

(1)
A river outfitter's license may be granted to any river outfitter, either within or without this state, meeting the following minimum qualifications and conditions:
(a)
The river outfitter, if a corporation, shall be incorporated pursuant to the laws of this state or duly qualified to do business in this state.
(b)
The river outfitter shall submit to the commission evidence of liability insurance in the minimum amount of three hundred thousand dollars' combined single limit for property damage and bodily injury.
(c)
The river outfitter shall meet the safety standards for river-running established by the commission by regulation.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 929, § 1, effective May 9. L. 88: Entire section R&RE, p. 1170, § 6, effective October 1. L. 2012: (1)(b) and (1)(c) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1230, § 74, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 32 - RIVER OUTFITTERS (§§ 33-32-101 — 33-32-112) › Section 33-32-105.5 - Minimum qualifications of guides, trip leaders, and guide instructors

(1)
Individuals providing the services of guides, trip leaders, or guide instructors shall have the following minimum qualifications and such additional qualifications as the commission may establish by rule:
(a)
Guides shall be eighteen years of age or older, possess a valid standard first-aid card, be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and have fifty hours of training on the river as a guide from a qualified guide instructor.
(b)
Trip leaders shall be eighteen years of age or older, possess a valid standard first-aid card, be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and have logged at least five hundred river miles, of which at least two hundred fifty river miles shall have been logged while acting as a qualified guide and no more than two hundred fifty river miles shall have been logged while acting as a guide on nonregulated trips. Miles from nonregulated trips shall be documented and signed by the trip leader under penalty of perjury, and the licensee shall retain the documents during the term of the trip leader's employment.
(c)
Guide instructors shall be eighteen years of age or older, possess a valid standard first-aid card, be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and have logged at least fifteen hundred river miles, of which at least seven hundred fifty river miles shall have been logged while acting as a qualified guide.
(2)
(Deleted by amendment, L. 2010, (HB 10-1221), ch. 1642, p. 1642, § 7, effective August 11, 2010.)
L. 88: Entire section added, p. 1171, § 7, effective October 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1228, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10 -1221), ch. 353, p. 1642, § 7, effective August 11. L. 2012: IP(1) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1230, § 75, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 32 - RIVER OUTFITTERS (§§ 33-32-101 — 33-32-112) › Section 33-32-106 - Equipment required - employees required to meet minimum qualifications

(1)
All licensed river outfitters shall provide the river-outfitting equipment required by rules promulgated by the commission, and said equipment shall be in a serviceable condition for its operation as required by the rules promulgated by the commission.
(2)
All river outfitters who employ or contract with guides, trip leaders, or guide instructors shall employ or contract only with such individuals who meet the qualifications provided in section
33-32-105.5(1)
and provided by those rules promulgated by the commission.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 930, § 1, effective May 9. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 1171, § 8, effective October 1. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1230, § 76, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 32 - RIVER OUTFITTERS (§§ 33-32-101 — 33-32-112) › Section 33-32-109 - [Effective until 8/7/2024] Denial, suspension, or revocation of license - disciplinary actions

(1)
The commission may deny, suspend, or revoke a river outfitter license, place a licensed river outfitter on probation, or issue a letter of admonition to a licensed river outfitter if the applicant or holder:
(a)
Violates section
33-32-105
or
33-32-106
or uses fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in applying for or attempting to apply for licensure;
(b)
Unlawfully acts as a river outfitter if such violation results in a conviction;
(c)
Advertises as a river outfitter in this state without first obtaining a river outfitter license;
(d)
Violates any provision of law regulating the practice of river outfitting in another jurisdiction if such violation resulted in disciplinary action against the applicant or holder. Evidence of such disciplinary action shall be prima facie evidence for the possible denial of a license or other disciplinary action in this state if the violation resulting in the disciplinary action in such other jurisdiction would be grounds for disciplinary action in this state.
(e)
Violates section
18-4-503
or
18-4-504
, C.R.S., resulting in two or more second or third degree criminal trespass convictions within any three- to five-year period while acting as a river outfitter or guide; except that the commission shall be governed by section
24-5-101
, C.R.S., when considering any such conviction;
(f)
Violates section
33-32-105.5 (1)
by employing any person as a guide who fails to meet the requirements of such section; or
(g)
Violates any order of the division or commission or any other provision of this article or any rules promulgated under this article.
(2)
A plea of nolo contendere or a deferred prosecution shall be considered a violation for the purposes of this section.
(3)
(a)
Any proceeding to deny, suspend, or revoke a license granted under this article or to place a licensee on probation shall be pursuant to sections
24-4-104
and
24-4-105
, C.R.S. Such proceeding may be conducted by an administrative law judge designated pursuant to part 10 of article
30
of title
24
, C.R.S.
(b)
Any proceeding conducted pursuant to this subsection (3) shall be deemed final for purposes of judicial review. Any appeal of any such proceeding shall be made to the court of appeals pursuant to section
24-4-106 (11)
, C.R.S.
(4)
The commission may deny an application for a river outfitter license or a renewal of a river outfitter's license if the applicant does not meet the requirements specified in section
33-32-105
or
33-32-106
.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 931, § 1, effective May 9. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 1172, § 10, effective October 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1230, § 8, effective July 1. L. 2012: IP(1), (1)(e), (1)(g), and (4) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1231, § 77, effective June 4.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 32 - RIVER OUTFITTERS (§§ 33-32-101 — 33-32-112) › Section 33-32-110 - Advisory committee

(1)
The commission shall appoint a river outfitter advisory committee, consisting of two river outfitters and one representative of the division. The committee shall review and make recommendations concerning rules promulgated and proposed pursuant to this article.
(2)
Repealed.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 212,§ 2, eff. 5/17/2019.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 931, § 1, effective May 9. L. 86: Entire section amended, p. 423, § 54, effective March 26. L. 88: (2)(a) amended, p. 1172, § 11, effective October 1. L. 89: Entire section repealed, p. 1147, § 3, effective April 6. L. 94: Entire section RC&RE, p. 1232, § 9, effective July 1. L. 2000: Entire section repealed, p. 185, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2010: Entire section RC&RE, (HB 10-1221), ch. 1643, p. 1643, § 9, effective August 11. L. 2012: (1) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 1231, p. 1231, § 78, effective June 4. L. 2019: (2) repealed, (SB 19-162), ch. 2220, p. 2220, § 2, effective May 17.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 32 - RIVER OUTFITTERS (§§ 33-32-101 — 33-32-112) › Section 33-32-111 - Fees - river outfitters cash fund

All fees collected under this article shall be transmitted to the state treasurer who shall credit the same to the river outfitters cash fund, which fund is hereby created. The general assembly shall make annual appropriations from such fund for the direct and indirect costs of administration of this article.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 931, § 1, effective May 9. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1232, § 10, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › OUTDOOR RECREATION (§§ 33-30-101 — 33-32-112) › Article 32 - RIVER OUTFITTERS (§§ 33-32-101 — 33-32-112) › Section 33-32-112 - Repeal of article

This article 32 and the licensing function of the division are repealed, effective September 1, 2028. Before the repeal, the licensing function is scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 416,§2, eff. 8/2/2019.
L. 84: Entire article added, p. 931, § 1, effective May 9. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 931, § 20, effective April 28; entire section amended p. 1172, § 12, effective October 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1232, § 11, effective July 1. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 297, § 3, effective August 4. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1221), ch. 1640, p. 1640, § 3, effective August 11. L. 2019: Entire section amended, (SB 19-160), ch. 416, p. 3661, § 2, effective August 2.
Amendments to this section by House Bill 88-1036 and House Bill 88-1138 were harmonized.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Article 33 - COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Section 33-33-101 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Colorado Natural Areas Act".
L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1174, § 1, effective March 23.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Article 33 - COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Section 33-33-102 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that certain lands and waters of this state representing diverse ecosystems, ecological communities, and other natural features or phenomena, which are our natural heritage, are increasingly threatened with irreversible change and are in need of special identification and protection and that it is in the public interest of present and future generations to preserve, protect, perpetuate, and enhance specific examples of these natural features and phenomena as an enduring resource. It is the intent of this article to provide a means by which these natural features and phenomena can be identified, evaluated, and protected through a statewide system of designated natural areas.
L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1174, § 1, effective March 23.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Article 33 - COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Section 33-33-103 - Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Articles" or "articles of designation" means the documents filed by or at the direction of the owner of a natural area or a government agency having ownership or control thereof with the commission and accepted by the commission in the process of the designation of a natural area as provided in section
33-33-108
.
(2)
Repealed.
(3)
"Council" means the Colorado natural areas council created as an advisory council to the commission by section
33-33-106
.
(4)
"Designated natural area" means a natural area which is formally designated under the provisions of this article.
(5) and (6)
Repealed.
(7)
"Inventory" means a compilation of data to identify areas described in subsection (8) of this section.
(8)
"Natural area" means a physical and biological area which either retains or has reestablished its natural character, although it need not be completely undisturbed, and which typifies native vegetation and associated biological and geological features or provides habitat for rare or endangered animal or plant species or includes geologic or other natural features of scientific or educational value.
(9)
"Program" means the statewide Colorado natural areas program established by this article.
(10)
"Registry" means the list of natural areas identified by the council as areas eligible for designation.
(11)
"System" means those natural areas designated under the provisions of this article for which articles of designation have been accepted.
L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1174, § 1, effective March 23. L. 2012: (1) and (3) amended and (2), (5), and (6) repealed, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1231, § 79, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Article 33 - COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Section 33-33-104 - Colorado natural areas program

(1)
There is hereby established a statewide Colorado natural areas program to implement the intent and provisions of this article. The program shall be administered by the commission through the division with the advice of the council.
(2)
The program shall identify and protect certain natural areas in this state which provide, among other benefits, the following benefits:
(a)
Serve as examples of the native condition in studies relating to air, water, and soil quality and habitat productivity;
(b)
Serve as resource material from which new knowledge may be derived and as a reservoir of genetic material which has present and future value to scientific inquiry;
(c)
Provide habitat for rare or endangered animal or plant species;
(d)
Serve as outdoor classrooms and laboratories for scientific study by students of all ages; or
(e)
Serve as areas of natural beauty, inspiration, and diversity which meet aesthetic needs and which enrich the meaning and enjoyment of human life.
L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1175, § 1, effective March 23. L. 2012: (1) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1232, § 80, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Article 33 - COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Section 33-33-106 - Colorado natural areas council

(1)
There is hereby created the Colorado natural areas council as an advisory council to the commission. The council shall advise the commission on the administration of the program and shall approve the registry and recommend the designation of natural areas by the commission.
(2)
The council consists of the following seven members:
(a)
One member each from the commission and the state board of land commissioners, appointed by their respective commission or board, who serve for three-year terms; and
(b)
Five members appointed by the governor, who are individuals with an interest in the preservation of natural areas and who serve for four-year terms.
(3)
Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the balance of the unexpired term. All members of the council shall be residents of the state of Colorado, and no member appointed by the governor shall serve longer than two successive terms.
(4)
The council shall, by majority vote of all members, elect its chairman from among the members appointed by the governor. A simple majority of the council membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(5)
Members of the council shall receive no compensation for their service on the council but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
(6)
The council shall hold at least one regular meeting in each quarter of each calendar year and shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be open to the public for inspection. Special meetings may be called by the chairman and shall be called by him upon written request therefor signed by two or more members. A written notice of the time and place of each meeting shall be sent to each member.
(7)
Repealed.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 2,§102, eff. 2/25/2022.
L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1177, § 1, effective March 23. L. 2011: (2) amended, (SB 11-208), ch. 293, p. 1393, §25, effective July 1. L. 2012: (1) and (2) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1232, § 82, effective June 4.
The Colorado natural areas council is scheduled to be terminated, effective September 1, 2024, pursuant to § 33-33-113.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Article 33 - COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Section 33-33-107 - Responsibilities of the council

(1)
The council has the following responsibilities:
(a)
To establish procedures for the conduct of council business;
(b)
To review the inventory and to approve the registry;
(c)
To review and make recommendations on the commission's criteria for and selection of natural areas to be included in the registry and the system; except that no area shall be included in the registry without permission of the owner of the land;
(d)
To advise the commission of the promulgation of rules for the registry and for the designation, management, protection, and use of designated natural areas;
(e)
To seek and recommend the designation of natural areas by the board as part of the system, as provided in section
33-33-108
;
(f)
To review and make recommendations regarding scientific research, educational use, interpretive programs, and public information pertaining to designated natural areas;
(g)
To review and make recommendations regarding the negotiation and enforcement of the articles of a designated natural area;
(h)
To advise the commission on the disbursement of funds for the purposes of this article; and
(i)
To review and make recommendations on commission reports made to the governor on the status of the program.
L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1177, § 1, effective March 23. L. 2012: IP(1), (1)(c), (1)(d), (1)(h), and (1)(i) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1233, § 83, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Article 33 - COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Section 33-33-108 - Designation of a natural area

(1)
A natural area that has been found by the commission, pursuant to its criteria, to be desirable for inclusion within the system and which inclusion has been approved by the owner of the land, becomes a designated natural area when articles of designation have been filed with the commission by the owner of the land or by a governmental agency having ownership or control of the land and such articles have been accepted by the commission with the advice and recommendation of the council.
(2)
Articles of designation filed with the commission under subsection (1) of this section shall:
(a)
Constitute a management agreement for the designated natural area;
(b)
Contain a purpose clause defining the attributes which are the basis for the area's designation;
(c)
Define the respective rights and duties of the owner and the commission;
(d)
Contain provisions relating to management, development, use, public access, sale, or transfer of the area;
(e)
Provide procedures to be applied in case of any violation of such articles;
(f)
Contain such other provisions as may be necessary or advisable to carry out the purposes of this article, which shall include the recognition of reversionary rights if less than fee simple title has been acquired; and
(g)
Contain the legal description of the designated property.
(3)
The commission may, with the approval or upon the request of the owner of an interest therein and with the approval of the council, amend the articles of a designated natural area.
(4)
A notice of the designation shall be certified by the commission to the county clerk and recorder in the county or counties in which the designated natural area is located for filing in the same manner as any document affecting real property.
L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1178, § 1, effective March 23. L. 2012: (1), IP(2), (2)(c), (3), and (4) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1233, § 84, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Article 33 - COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Section 33-33-109 - Effect of article - rights of property owners - water rights - prior designations

(1)
Nothing in this article shall be construed as:
(a)
Diminishing the rights of owners of property as provided in the constitution of this state or in the constitution of the United States;
(b)
Modifying or amending existing laws or court decrees with respect to the determination or administration of water rights;
(c)
Affecting any previous designation of an area as a natural area.
L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1178, § 1, effective March 23.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Article 33 - COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Section 33-33-110 - Public entities urged to encourage designation of natural areas

State agencies, counties, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and all other entities and institutions of the state and its political subdivisions are empowered and urged to recommend to the commission natural areas within their jurisdictions for inclusion in the system.
L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1179, § 1, effective March 23. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1234, § 85, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Article 33 - COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Section 33-33-111 - Periodic evaluation to be made by commission

The commission shall make an evaluation of each designated natural area every three years, or more often as it deems necessary, to determine whether it is being administered in accordance with the conditions and provisions of the articles of designation. If such conditions and provisions are not being met, the commission may remove the area from the system.
L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1179, § 1, effective March 23. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1234, § 86, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 33 - PARKS AND WILDLIFE (§§ 33-1-101 — 33-61-107) › COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Article 33 - COLORADO NATURAL AREAS (§§ 33-33-101 — 33-33-113) › Section 33-33-112 - Supplemental protection

The provisions of this article shall supplement and not replace or otherwise affect any existing protective status that a designated natural area may have under any other law.
L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1179, § 1, effective March 23.