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, […]
As used in this article 32, unless the context otherwise requires: “Advertise” or “advertisement” means any message in any printed materials or electronic media used in the marketing and messaging of river outfitter operations. (1.4) and (2) Repealed. (3) “Guide” means any individual, including but not limited to subcontractors, employed for compensation by any river […]
The commission shall promulgate rules to: Govern the licensing of river outfitters; Regulate river outfitters, guides, trip leaders, and guide instructors; Ensure the safety of associated river-running activities; 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 […]
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. Source: L. 94: Entire section added, p. 1228, […]
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. An applicant for a river outfitter’s license shall meet the minimum qualifications pursuant to […]
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: 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. The river outfitter shall submit to […]
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: 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 […]
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. All river outfitters who employ or contract with guides, trip leaders, or guide instructors shall employ or contract […]
No river outfitter shall operate a river-outfitting business without a valid license as prescribed by section 33-32-104 or without insurance as provided in section 33-32-105 (1)(b). Any river outfitter that violates this paragraph (a): Commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S.; Is liable for an administrative penalty […]
Every peace officer, as defined in this section, has the authority to enforce the provisions of this article and in the exercise of such authority is authorized to stop and board any vessel. As used in this section, “peace officer” means any division of parks and wildlife officer or any sheriff or city and county […]
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: Violates section 33-32-105 or 33-32-106 or uses fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in applying for or attempting to apply for licensure; Unlawfully […]
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. Repealed. Source: L. 84: Entire article added, p. 931, § 1, effective May 9. L. 86: Entire section amended, […]
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. Source: L. 84: Entire 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. Source: L. 84: Entire article added, p. 931, § 1, effective May 9. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 931, § 20, effective April […]
