Title 35, Agriculture
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-101 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the Colorado Bee Act. Source: L. 73: p. 203, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 7-7-1. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 1593, � 1, effective April 3.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-102 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Advisory committee means that committee appointed by the commissioner pursuant to the provisions of section 35-25-104. (1.5) Repealed. (2) Apiary or beeyard means a hive or hives of bees in close proximity to one…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-102.5 Licensing functions subject to periodic review. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 79: Entire section added, p. 1612, � 8, effective June 7. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 933, � 28, effective April 28. L. 90: Entire section repealed, p. 1597, � 13, effective April 3.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-103 Enforcement
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(1) The commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agents are authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this article 25. (2) (a) If it appears to the commissioner after examination of the facts that a violation of this article 25 has occurred, the commissioner may r…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-104 Advisory committee and districts
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(1) There is hereby created an advisory committee to be nominated by the beekeeping industry and composed of seven members to be appointed by the commissioner. The members shall meet with and advise the commissioner concerning the needs of the beekeeping industry and shall assist…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-105 Rules
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(1) The commissioner is authorized to adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., for the administration of this article. (2) The powers and duties of the commissioner under this article 25 may be delegated by the commissioner to emplo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-106 Examination of apiaries
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(1) The commissioner, when the commissioner has reason to suspect disease in any apiary, may examine all reported or suspected apiaries. If a contagious disease is present, the commissioner may examine all apiaries in the same locality and ascertain whether or not a contagious di…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-107 Inspection of beehives for interstate movement
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A beekeeper or person requesting an inspection of beehives for contagious disease for the purpose of interstate movement is liable for all costs of such inspection. The beekeeper or the beekeeper's agent shall accompany and assist the inspector in making the inspection. Source: L…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-108 Beehives equipped with movable combs - certificate - permit
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(1) Beehives shall be equipped with movable combs. (2) Bees on combs and used beekeeping appliances or equipment entering Colorado must be accompanied by a certificate declaring the apiaries from which the bees, appliances, or equipment originated to be free from contagious disea…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-110 Authority to enter premises
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The commissioner is authorized, during reasonable business hours, to enter upon or into any premises, lands, buildings, or places where bees or beekeeping appliances are kept for carrying out the provisions of this article. Source: L. 73: p. 207, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 7-7-10.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-111 Penalties
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In addition to civil penalties that may be imposed pursuant to section 35-25-103 (5), any person violating any provision of this article 25 commits a civil infraction and, for any offense thereafter, is guilty of a petty offense and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-112 Injunctive relief
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The commissioner may institute an action to enjoin any violation of this article or any rule or regulation promulgated under this article. A violation of this article or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto is declared to constitute a public nuisance. Such action f…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-113 Agreements
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The commissioner may enter into agreements with any municipal, county, federal, or other state agencies and delegate authority to representatives thereof when such agencies or representatives may assist in carrying out the provisions of this article. Source: L. 73: p. 207, � 1. C…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-114 Exemption. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 77: Entire section added, p. 1602, � 2, effective July 1. L. 80: Entire section amended, p. 692, � 2, effective April 13. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1704, � 3, effective June 5. L. 83: Entire section repealed, p. 1360, � 3, effective June 1. 35-25-115. Alfalfa l…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-25-117 Emergency powers
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If, at any time, the commissioner determines the existence of any imminent hazard inimical to the beekeeping industry in this state, the commissioner may take appropriate action, including but not limited to: Inspecting any public or private place; establishing and enforcing quar…