§ 35-80-101. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act”. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1299, § 8, effective July 1.
§ 35-80-102. Definitions
As used in this article 80, unless the context otherwise requires: “Animal shelter” means a public or private facility licensed pursuant to this article and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (1.5) “Bird hobby breeder facility” means any facility engaged in the operation of breeding and raising birds for the purpose of personal enjoyment […]
§ 35-80-103. Scope of Article
Any person who operates a pet animal facility that is licensed as of December 31, 1993, by the United States department of agriculture shall not be subject to the routine inspection provisions of this article but shall be subject to all other provisions, including but not limited to those concerning licensure and investigation of reported […]
§ 35-80-104. Pet Animal Facility License Required
Any person operating a pet animal facility shall possess a valid pet animal facility license issued by the commissioner in accordance with this article and any rules and regulations adopted by the commissioner in accordance with the provisions of this article. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1302, § 8, effective July 1.
§ 35-80-105. Pet Animal Facility – Licensure Requirements – Application – Fees
Each applicant for a pet animal facility license shall submit an application providing all required information in the form and manner required by the commissioner. Each location of a pet animal facility shall be separately licensed. If a pet animal facility operates under more than one business name from a single location: No additional pet […]
§ 35-80-106. Pet Animal Facility License – Renewal
Each pet animal facility shall apply to renew its license on or before the expiration date of the license. Said application shall be in the form and manner prescribed by the commissioner and shall be accompanied by the required renewal fee. If the application for renewal is not postmarked on or before the expiration date […]
§ 35-80-106.3. Animal Holding Periods – Disposition of Unclaimed Animals – Immunity From Actions Over Disposition of a Pet Animal
Any pet animal held by or in the custody of a licensed animal shelter, whether public or private, and not reclaimed by the owner shall be held by the animal shelter for a minimum of five days after acquisition by the animal shelter before it may become available for adoption or otherwise disposed of at […]
§ 35-80-106.4. Sterilization of Ownerless Dogs and Cats Required – Rules – Exceptions – Violations
An animal shelter or pet animal rescue shall not release a dog or cat to a prospective owner unless the animal has been sterilized by a licensed veterinarian. If a licensed veterinarian declares in writing that a sterilization procedure could jeopardize the life or health of the dog or cat, the procedure may be delayed […]
§ 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 […]
§ 35-80-106.6. Care of Dogs and Cats in Animal Shelters and Pet Animal Rescues – Legislative Declaration – Requirements
The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that homeless dogs and cats, other than cats that were not socialized to people during their behavioral development and therefore do not allow themselves to be handled, deserve appropriate shelter, care, and enrichment by animal shelters and pet animal rescues. Each animal shelter and pet animal rescue shall […]
§ 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 […]
§ 35-80-110. Inspections – Investigations – Access – Subpoena – Duty to Report Suspected Animal Cruelty or Animal Fighting – Immunity
The commissioner, upon his or her own motion or upon the complaint of any person, may make any investigations necessary to ensure compliance with this article. Complaints of record made to the commissioner and the results of his or her investigations may, in the discretion of the commissioner, be closed to public inspection, except to […]
§ 35-80-111. Enforcement
The commissioner or the commissioner’s designee shall enforce the provisions of this article. Whenever the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe a violation of any provision of this article or any rule promulgated pursuant to this article has occurred and immediate enforcement is deemed necessary, he or she may issue a cease-and-desist order, which may […]
§ 35-80-112. Disciplinary Actions – Denial of License – Definition
The commissioner, pursuant to the provisions of article 4 of title 24, may issue letters of admonition or deny, suspend, refuse to renew, restrict, or revoke any license authorized under this article 80 if the applicant or licensee: Has refused or failed to comply with any provision of this article, any rule adopted under this […]
§ 35-80-112.5. Denial of License – Animal Cruelty or Animal Fighting Conviction
The commissioner, pursuant to article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., may deny, refuse to renew, or revoke any license authorized under this article if the applicant or licensee, or any principal, officer, director, manager, or other person who has or would have substantial control or authority over the licensee or over its daily operations, has […]
§ 35-80-113. Civil Penalties
Any person who violates any provision of this article or any rule adopted pursuant to this article is subject to a civil penalty, as determined by the commissioner. The maximum penalty shall not exceed one thousand dollars per violation. No civil penalty may be imposed unless the person charged is given notice and opportunity for […]
§ 35-80-114. Criminal Penalties
Any person who violates the provisions of section 35-80-108 (1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(c), (1)(f), or (1)(m) commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1309, § 8, effective July 1. L. 2000: Entire section amended, p. 1400, § 10, effective May 30. […]