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§ 35-80-117. Repeal of Article – Sunset Review – Report to General Assembly

This article 80 is repealed, effective September 1, 2026. Before the repeal, the licensing functions of the commissioner are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. On or before February 1, 2018, the commissioner shall provide a written report to the agriculture, livestock, and natural resources committee and the finance committee of the house […]

§ 35-80-106.5. Psittacine Bird Leg Band – Fee – Rules

Each applicant for a Colorado psittacine bird leg band shall be issued a bird leg band number by the commissioner after paying the required application fee, and each holder of a bird leg band number shall pay an annual renewal fee on or before the annual date set by the commissioner. The application, fees, and […]

§ 35-81-101. Legislative Declaration

The general assembly hereby determines and declares that: Hybrid canids and felines may pose a significant threat to other animals and humans because of their unpredictable nature; Wolf hybrids in particular may pose a threat to humans and have been declared responsible for killing two children each year in the United States; Ten states prohibit […]

§ 35-81-102. Study of Hybrid Animals

The commissioner of the department of agriculture is hereby authorized to appoint and convene an advisory group to study the behavior of hybrid canids and felines including, but not limited to, wolf hybrids, which study shall include a review of any incidents involving property damage and personal injury caused by such animals. The advisory group […]

§ 35-80-107. Record-Keeping Requirements

Each pet animal facility shall keep and maintain records in the form and manner designated by the commissioner. Such records shall be retained for a period of two years and shall be kept at the address specified in the license application for the pet animal facility. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1303, § […]

§ 35-80-108. Unlawful Acts

Unless otherwise authorized by law, it is unlawful and a violation of this article 80 for any person or entity: To perform any of the acts of a pet animal facility for which licensure is required without possessing a valid license under this article; To solicit, advertise, or offer to perform any of the acts […]

§ 35-80-108.5. Dog Breeders and Cat Breeders – Pet Stores – Short Title

The short title of this section is the “Pet Store Consumer Protection Act”. A pet store that sells or offers for sale dogs or cats shall: Include on all advertisements, including website postings, the purchase price of the dog or cat and any applicable federal or state license numbers for the breeder of the dog […]

§ 35-80-109. Powers and Duties of Commissioner – Rules

The commissioner is authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this article and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The commissioner is authorized to adopt all reasonable rules for the administration and enforcement of this article, including, but not limited to: Minimum standards of physical facility, sanitation, ventilation, heating, cooling, humidity, spatial and […]