It is the intent of the general assembly to promote and encourage residents and nonresidents alike to participate in the enjoyment and use of the mountains, rivers, and streams of Colorado and the state’s fish and game and, to that end, in the exercise of the police power of this state for the purpose of […]
Articles 1 and 20 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 145. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 967, § 1, effective October 1.
As used in this article 145, unless the context otherwise requires: “Compensation” means making, or attempting to make, a profit, salary, or increase in business or financial standing, or supporting any part of other programs or activities, to include receiving fees, charges, dues, service swaps, or something that is not strictly a sharing of actual […]
This article 145 does not apply to a person who only authorizes a person to hunt, fish, or take wildlife on property the person owns, rents, or leases, including providing the authorization for compensation. This article 145 does not require a person to register as an outfitter if the person only rents motor vehicles, livestock, […]
A person shall not engage in activities as an outfitter, advertise in any publication as an outfitter, or represent himself, herself, or itself as an outfitter unless the person first obtains a registration from the division and unless the registration is in full force and effect and in the person’s immediate possession. A person shall […]
[ Editor’s note: This version of subsection (1) is effective until March 1, 2022.] An individual who works as a guide must be eighteen years of age or older and hold either a valid first aid or first aid instructor’s card issued by the American Red Cross or evidence of equivalent training as approved by […]
In addition to all other powers and duties conferred or imposed upon the director by this article 145 or by any other law, the director: May promulgate rules pursuant to section 12-20-204 to govern the registration of outfitters and to carry out the purposes of this article 145; May apply for injunctive relief in accordance […]
Except as otherwise provided in this article 145, the director shall issue an initial or renewed registration as an outfitter to an individual who pays the required fee and furnishes evidence satisfactory to the director that the individual: Is eighteen years of age or older; Holds a valid first aid card or first aid instructor’s […]
The director may take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404 if an applicant for or a holder of an outfitter’s registration: Violates any order of the division or the director, any provision of this article 145, an applicable provision of article 20 of this title 12, or the rules established under this […]
In addition to the disciplinary or other actions authorized under sections 12-20-404 and 12-145-109, the director may impose an administrative fine on any person who violates the provisions of this article 145 or the rules of the director promulgated under this article 145, upon a finding of a violation subject to article 4 of title […]
The director may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section 12-20-405. Any person who engages or offers or attempts to engage in activities as an outfitter without an active registration issued under this article 145 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a). Source: L. 2019: […]
Prior to engaging in any activity as an outfitter, an outfitter shall provide a written contract to the client signed by both the outfitter and the client, stating at least the following terms: Type of services to be provided; Dates of service; Transportation arrangements; Costs of the services; Ratio of clients to guides; and The […]
Every agreement or contract for the services of an outfitter shall be void and unenforceable by the outfitter unless the outfitter is duly registered with the division under the provisions of this article 145 when the services are contracted for and performed. Every motor vehicle, trailer, vessel, firearm, weapon, trap, equipment, livestock, or other personal […]
The director shall appoint an advisory committee to make recommendations concerning outfitters, which committee shall serve at the request and pleasure of the director. The members of the advisory committee shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties under this article 145. Source: […]
Every peace officer is hereby authorized to assist the director in the enforcement of the provisions of this article 145 and the rules prescribed by the director. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 976, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § […]
Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of all final actions and orders. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 977, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-55.5-115 as it existed prior to 2019.
The division and the division of parks and wildlife shall develop a system to provide a written notice with each hunting or fishing license, at the time of issuance, stating that it is illegal to provide outfitting services in Colorado without registering with the division. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), […]
This article 145 is repealed, effective September 1, 2025. Before the repeal, the powers, duties, and functions of the division specified in this article 145 are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 977, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: […]
