Title 33, Parks and Wildlife
0 chapters · 254 sections in this title.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-104 Application for vessel number - repeal
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(1) The owner of each vessel requiring numbering by this state shall file an application for a number with the division or any representative approved by the division on forms approved and furnished by the division. The owner of the vessel must sign the application and pay an app…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-105 Seizure of vessels by officers - repeal
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(1) (a) Every parks and recreation officer and other peace officer of this state may seize and hold any vessel if such officer has probable cause to believe that the vessel is not in the lawful possession of the operator or person in charge thereof. (b) It is the duty of any offi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-106 Equipment requirements
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(1) No person shall operate a personal watercraft unless each person aboard is wearing a personal flotation device of a type approved by the United States Coast Guard that is in a good and serviceable condition. (2) A person operating a personal watercraft equipped by the origina…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-107 Vessel liveries - repeal
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(1) The owner or operator of a vessel livery shall keep a record of the name and address of each person who hires any vessel that is designed or permitted to be operated as a vessel, the hull identification number of the vessel, and the departure date and time and the expected da…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-107.1 Minimum age of motorboat operators - penalty - exception
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(1) An individual under eighteen years of age shall not operate a motorboat in this state except as provided in this section. (2) An individual fourteen years of age or older who has not reached the individual's eighteenth birthday may operate a motorboat only if the individual: …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-108 Prohibited vessel operations - rules
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(1) (a) No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of a vessel: (I) Which is not equipped as required by this article or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto; (II) Which emits noise in excess of the permissible level established in standards promul…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-108.1 Operating a vessel while under the influence - definitions
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(1) (a) It is a misdemeanor for any person to operate or be in actual physical control of a motorized, wind-powered, or flying vessel in this state while: (I) Under the influence of alcohol; (II) The amount of alcohol, as shown by analysis of the person's blood or breath, in the …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-108.3 Records to be kept by the division
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The division shall file all abstracts of court records of convictions of violations of sections 33-13-108.1 and 33-13-108.2 and shall maintain a suitable alphabetical index for such file. Source: L. 89: Entire section added, p. 1359, � 1, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-109 Collisions, accidents, and casualties - rules
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(1) The operator of a vessel involved in a collision, accident, or other casualty shall, so far as he can do so without serious danger to his own vessel, crew, and passengers, if any, render to other persons affected by the collision, accident, or casualty such assistance as may …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-111 Authority to close waters - rules
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(1) (a) The commission shall promulgate rules to prohibit the operation of vessels on any waters of the state and ordering the removal of vessels from any waters of the state when such operation constitutes or may constitute a hazard to human life or safety. (b) For purposes of t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-112 Enforcement - applicability
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(1) Every parks and recreation officer and other peace officer of this state has the authority to enforce the provisions of this article and, in the exercise thereof, has the authority to stop and board any vessel; except that the officer shall have reasonable suspicion prior to …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-113 Municipal corporations or organizations - powers
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Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent municipal corporations or quasi-municipal corporations, including, but not limited to, metropolitan recreation districts, from policing lakes or bodies of water located within all or part of the territorial boundaries of any s…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-113.5 Report required - when
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The division shall report immediately to the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives if funds received from the federal government for recreational boating safety under the state boating safety programs, 46 U.S.C. sec. 13101 et seq., as amended, or…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-114 Copies of laws and regulations furnished. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 84: Entire article added, p. 905, � 2, effective January 1, 1985. L. 2003: Entire section repealed, p. 1949, � 25, effective May 22. Editor's note: This section was similar to former � 33-31-113 as it existed prior to 1984.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-115 Termination of functions. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 88: Entire section added, p. 931, � 18, effective April 28. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 333, � 16, effective April 3. L. 96: Entire section repealed, p. 727, � 3, effective January 1, 1997.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-13-116 Repeal of sections
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Sections 33-13-103, 33-13-104, 33-13-105, and 33-13-107 and this section are repealed, effective September 1, 2026. Prior to the repeal, the function of registration and regulation of vessels shall be reviewed as provided for in section 24-34-104. Source: L. 91: Entire section ad…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-101 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Administrative costs includes, but is not limited to, printing, postage, mailing, and personnel related to registration processing. (2) Dealer means a person engaged in the business of selling snowmobiles at whol…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-103 Proof of ownership for registration purposes
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(1) The division shall require proof of ownership for snowmobiles purchased on or after July 1, 1976, prior to the registration of a snowmobile under this article, but such proof shall not be dependent upon any certificate of title, and no such certificate shall be issued by the …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-104 Issuance of registration
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(1) (a) Upon receipt of a sufficient application for registration of a snowmobile, as required by section 33-14-102, the division shall enter upon its records the registration of such vehicle under the distinctive number assigned to it pursuant to this section. (b) A number assig…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-105 Transfer or other termination of ownership - rules
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(1) When the use of a snowmobile for which a registration has already been issued is permanently discontinued, the old registration shall be properly signed and returned to the division within fifteen days after discontinuance. (2) (a) If there is a change of ownership of a snowm…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-106 Snowmobile recreation fund - creation - use of money
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(1) (a) The snowmobile recreation fund is created in the state treasury. (b) Except as provided pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, all fees from the registration of snowmobiles, all money collected for the issuance of out-of-state snowmobile permits pursuant to section 3…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-107 Rules
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(1) The commission shall adopt rules, in the manner provided by article 4 of title 24, for the following purposes: (a) Registration of snowmobiles and display of registration numbers; (b) Formulation, in cooperation with appropriate federal agencies, of regulations for uniform ma…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-108 Training courses
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(1) The division shall establish snowmobile information, safety, education, and training programs, including, but not limited to, the training of snowmobile operators, and shall issue snowmobile safety certificates and insignia to snowmobile operators who successfully complete th…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-109 Restrictions on young operators
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(1) No person under the age of ten years may operate a snowmobile, except upon lands owned or leased by his parent or guardian, unless he is accompanied by or under the immediate supervision of a person sixteen years of age or over or by a person over fourteen years of age who ho…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-112 Crossing roads, highways, and railroad tracks
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(1) The crossing of a road or highway by a snowmobile operator, when not prohibited by this article, shall be made only in accordance with the following provisions: (a) The crossing shall be made at an angle of approximately ninety degrees to the direction of the highway and at a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-113 Operation of snowmobiles on private property
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No snowmobile shall be operated on private property other than that owned or leased by the operator or except when prior permission has been obtained from the owner, lessee, or agent of the owner or lessee. Any person who violates this section commits a civil infraction and, upon…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-114 Required equipment - snowmobiles
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(1) No snowmobile shall be operated upon a public street or highway unless it is equipped with the following: (a) While being operated between the hours of sunset and sunrise, at least one lighted head lamp and one lighted tail lamp, each of a minimum candlepower as prescribed by…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-115 Notice of accident
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(1) The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident resulting in property damage of fifteen hundred dollars or more or injuries resulting in hospitalization or death, or some person acting for the operator, or the owner of the snowmobile having knowledge of the accident shal…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-116 Other operating restrictions
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(1) No person shall operate a snowmobile in a careless or imprudent manner without due regard for width, grade, corners, curves, or traffic of trails, the requirements of section 33-14-110 (3), and all other attendant circumstances. (2) No person shall operate a snowmobile in suc…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-117 Hunting, carrying weapons on snowmobiles - prohibitions
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(1) Except as provided in subsection (1.5) of this section, it is unlawful for any person to: (a) Hunt any wildlife from a snowmobile; (b) Operate or ride on any snowmobile with any firearm other than a pistol or a revolver in the person's possession, unless the firearm is unload…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-118 Regulation by political subdivisions
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(1) Any county, city and county, city, or town acting by its governing body may regulate the operation of snowmobiles on public lands, waters, and property under its jurisdiction and on streets and highways within its boundaries by resolution or ordinance of the governing body an…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-119 Enforcement - federal cooperation
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(1) Every parks and recreation officer, every peace officer of this state and its political subdivisions, and every person commissioned by the division shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this article. (2) The division, with the advice and consent of the commiss…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-14-120 Repeal of sections. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 88: Entire section added, p. 931, � 19, effective April 28. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 333, � 17, effective April 3. L. 91: Entire section amended, p. 689, � 61, effective April 20. L. 96: Entire section repealed, p. 105, � 1, effective March 25. 33-14-121. Out-…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-101 Powers of officers
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(1) Every peace officer, as defined in section 33-10-102 (17), has the authority to enforce this article and shall assist parks and recreation officers in the enforcement of articles 10 to 15 and 32 of this title and the rules of the commission adopted pursuant thereto. Each such…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-102 Imposition of penalty - procedures
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(1) A person commits a petty offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars for a violation of any of the following for which there is not an associated statutory penalty listed: (a) Any provision of articles 10 to 15 or article 32 of this title …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-103 Disposition of fines - notice of court decisions
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(1) Except as provided in section 33-10.5-105 (2)(b) and (3)(c), all money collected for fines under this article 15 and articles 10 to 13 and 32 of this title 33, either by payment of a penalty assessment or assessed by a court upon conviction, shall be transmitted to the state …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-104 Items constituting public nuisance - when - seizure
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(1) Every motor vehicle, vessel, firearm, or other personal property used or intended for use in recreational pursuits in violation of the provisions of articles 10 to 15 of this title is declared to be a public nuisance. Every such item shall be subject to seizure, confiscation,…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-105 Eluding
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It is unlawful for any person to elude or attempt to elude by any means a parks and recreation officer or other commissioned officer of the division after having received a visual or audible signal such as a red or red and blue light, a siren, or a voice command directing the per…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-106 Fires
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(1) On any property under the control of the division, it is unlawful for any person to: (a) Start or maintain a fire if he or she knowingly or recklessly fails to reasonably attend the fire at all times or fails to thoroughly extinguish the fire before leaving the site; (b) Star…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-107 Camping
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(1) It is unlawful for any person to camp on land or water located in a state park or state recreation area unless the area is so designated and posted pursuant to rule of the commission. Any person who violates this subsection (1) commits a civil infraction and, upon conviction,…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-108 Littering
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(1) It is unlawful for any person to litter any land or water under the control of the division. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person who violates this section commits a petty offense. (2) Any person who throws, drops, or otherwise expels a l…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-109 Damage to state property
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It is unlawful for any person to damage, alter, or destroy any real or personal property or property under the control of the division. Any person who violates this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S. In addition, …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-110 Vehicles and vessels - operation on state property
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(1) On any property under the control of the division, it is unlawful for any person: (a) To operate or park a motor vehicle or vessel, except in designated areas where such operation or parking is authorized by the division; (b) To operate a motor vehicle or vessel in excess of …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-111 Motor vehicles - reckless operation. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 84: Entire article added, p. 917, � 2, effective January 1, 1985. L. 95: Entire section repealed, p. 970, � 12, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-112 Motor vehicles - careless operation
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It is unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle on any property under the control of the division in a careless or imprudent manner without due regard for the width, grade, corners, or curves of, the traffic on, or the traffic regulations governing public roads and witho…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-113 Unattended vehicles without valid pass
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(1) If an unattended vehicle is parked within an area where a valid parks pass is required and does not display a valid parks pass, a peace officer may place upon the vehicle a notice of summons and complaint pursuant to section 33-15-102 (2). Such notice shall contain the licens…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-15-114 Commercial use of state property
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It is unlawful to operate any commercial business or to solicit business on any property owned or managed by the division without first obtaining written permission from the division or the commission pursuant to this title 33 or any applicable rules promulgated by the commission…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-32-101 Legislative declaration
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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 …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-32-102 Definitions
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As used in this article 32, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) 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 individu…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-32-103 Powers and duties of the commission - rules
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(1) The commission shall promulgate rules to: (a) Govern the licensing of river outfitters; (b) Regulate river outfitters, guides, trip leaders, and guide instructors; (c) Ensure the safety of associated river-running activities; (d) Establish guidelines to enable a river outfitt…