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§ 24-80-1303. Discovery of Human Remains During an Anthropological Investigation

Prior to the commencement of an anthropological investigation in which it is probable that skeletal remains will be discovered, the anthropologists conducting such an investigation shall apply to the state archaeologist for an excavation permit issued under the authority of section 24-80-405 (1)(g). Upon receipt of said permit by a qualified applicant, he shall notify […]

§ 24-80-1304. Rule-Making Authority – State Archaeologist

In accordance with the provisions of the “State Administrative Procedure Act”, article 4 of this title, the state archaeologist may adopt rules and regulations implementing the administrative procedures of this part 13. When adopting such rules and regulations, the state archaeologist shall consider the following: The rights and interests of landowners; The sensitivity of human […]

§ 24-80-1305. Violation and Penalty

Any person who knowingly disturbs an unmarked human burial in violation of this part 13 commits a class 1 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S. [ Editor’s note: This version of subsection (2) is effective until March 1, 2022.] Any person who has knowledge that an unmarked human burial is […]

§ 24-80-910. Lark Bunting

The lark bunting, scientifically known as calamospiza melancorys stejneger, is hereby made and declared to be the state bird of the state of Colorado. Source: L. 31: p. 735, § 1. CSA: C. 152, § 10. CRS 53: § 131-8-10. C.R.S. 1963: § 131-8-10.

§ 24-80-1302. Discovery of Human Remains

Except as provided in section 24-80-1303 with regard to anthropological investigations, any person who discovers on any land suspected human skeletal remains or who knowingly disturbs such remains shall immediately notify the coroner or medical examiner of the county wherein the remains are located and the sheriff, police chief, or land managing agency official. The […]

§ 24-80-910.5. State Pets

Dogs (canis lupus familiaris) and cats (felis catus) that are adopted from Colorado animal shelters and rescues are hereby made and declared to be the state pets of the state of Colorado. Source: L. 2013: Entire section added, (SB 13-201), ch. 207, p. 855, § 1, effective August 7.

§ 24-80-911. State Animal

The rocky mountain bighorn sheep (ovis canadensis) is hereby made and declared to be the state animal of the state of Colorado, and no person may pursue, take, hunt, wound, or kill any rocky mountain bighorn sheep, except as provided in title 33, C.R.S. Source: L. 61: p. 783, § 1. CRS 53: § 131-8-11. […]

§ 24-80-911.3. State Reptile

The western painted turtle (chrysemys picta bellii) is hereby made and declared to be the state reptile of the state of Colorado. Source: L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 65, § 1, effective August 5.

§ 24-80-911.4. State Amphibian

The western tiger salamander (ambystoma mavortium) is hereby made and declared to be the state amphibian of the state of Colorado. Source: L. 2012: Entire section added, (HB 12-1147), ch. 19, p. 53, § 2, effective August 8. Cross references: For the legislative declaration in the 2012 act adding this section, see section 1 of […]