Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 13 D cosponsors

HB 1183 — Sunset Pet Animal Care & Facilities Act

Last action — Governor Signed

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jared Polis (Democratic) on May 28, 2026.

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 20 sponsors

    4 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (13 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 10 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill extends and amends regulations on pet animal care and facilities in Colorado.

This bill continues the licensing of pet animal facilities, updates the advisory committee's membership rules, and imposes stricter regulations on pet imports and violations. It also clarifies certain provisions regarding pet animal transfers.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families looking to adopt pets will face new regulations on transfers and importation.
  • Healthcare: Veterinarians must provide certificates of inspection for pet animals before they can be imported into the state.
  • Small Business: Pet facility businesses may incur higher licensing fees and penalties under the new regulations.

Summary

The act implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in its 2025 sunset review of the 'Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act' (PACFA) as follows:Sections 1 and 2 of the act continue the commissioner of agriculture's (commissioner) function of licensing pet animal facilities in accordance with the PACFA for 8 years, until 2034;Section 3 amends the PACFA's pet animal advisory committee (committee) membership structure by requiring the commissioner, on or before December 1, 2026, to appoint 15 members with certain specifications. Section 3 also specifies that members appointed to the committee on or before December 1, 2026, may serve no more than 2 consecutive terms of 4 years.Section 4 prohibits the importation of certain pet animals into the state without a valid certificate of veterinary inspection by an accredited veterinarian in the state of origin issued within 10 days prior to the pet animal's arrival in Colorado;Section 5 increases the current maximum fee amount of $700 for a pet animal facility license application to $1,500;Section 6 raises the maximum civil penalty amount for a violation of the PACFA or of a rule adopted pursuant to the PACFA from $1,000 per violation to $2,500 per violation;Section 7 states that a person that chooses to request a hearing in response to a cease-and-desist order issued by the commissioner for a violation of the PACFA or of a rule adopted pursuant to the PACFA must do so within 30 days after the issuance of the cease-and-desist order;Section 8 requires the commissioner to develop an administrative process for an interested person to petition for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule by the commissioner;Section 9 amends House Bill 26-1011 concerning the transfer of certain pet animals in Colorado, by clarifying that the prohibition on a broker selling, leasing, offering to sell or lease, bartering, auctioning, or otherwise transferring ownership of a dog or cat does not apply to the sale, transfer, or adoption of a dog or cat to or by a pet store prior to January 1, 2028; andSection 10 relocates the statute that establishes the pet overpopulation authority (authority) so the authority is no longer subject to sunset review as part of the PACFA.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amended bill updates the text regarding the licensing of pet animal facilities by the commissioner of agriculture. It continues the licensing under the "Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act" and establishes a pet animal advisory committee to assist in creating rules related to this licensing. The effect of these changes is to maintain regulation of pet animal facilities while involving various stakeholders in the rule-making process.

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C ONCERNING THE CONTINUATION OF THE LICENSING OF PET ANIMAL FACILITIESBYTHECOMMISSIONEROFAGRICULTUREINACCORDANCE WITH THE "PET A NIMAL CARE AND FACILITIES ACT ",AND , IN CONNECTION THEREWITH ,IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE 2025 SUNSET REPORT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES .
CONCERNING THE CONTINUATION OF THE LICENSING OF PET ANIMAL FACILITIESBYTHECOMMISSIONEROFAGRICULTUREINACCORDANCE WITH THE "PET ANIMAL CARE AND FACILITIES ACT", AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE 2025 SUNSET REPORT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
Be it enacted by the General Assembly ofthe State ofColorado:
In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, repeal (27)(a)(XII);
In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104,repeal (27)(a)(XII);
and add (35)(a)(X) as follows:
anadd (35)(a)(X) as follows:
Generalassembly review ofregulatory agenciesand functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative declaration - repeal.
General assembly review ofregulatory agencies and functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative declaration - repeal.
________ Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law;
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law;
dashes through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of the act.
dashes through words or numbers indicate deletionsfrom existing law andsuch material is notpart of the act.
(XII) The licensing of pet animal facilities by the commissioner of agriculture in accordance with article 80 of title 35;
(XII) The licensing ofpet animal facilities by the commissioner of agdcultme in accordance with article 80 oftitle 35, (35) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both, are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2034:
(35) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both, are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2034:
(X) THE LICENSING OF PET ANIMAL FACILITIES BY THE COMMISSIONEROFAGRICULTUREINACCORDANCEWITHARTICLE80OFTITLE 35.
(X) T HE LICENSING OF PET ANIMAL FACILITIES BY THE COMMISSIONEROFAGRICULTUREINACCORDANCEWITHARTICLE 80OFTITLE 35.
SECTION 2.
SECTION2.
In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-80-117, amend (1) as follows:
InColoradoRevisedStatutes, 35-80-117,amend(1) as follows:
(1) This article 80 is repealed, effective September 1, 2026 SEPTEMBER 1, 2034.
(1) This article 80 1s repealed, effective September 1, 2026 SEPTEMBER 1, 2034.
InColoradoRevisedStatutes,35-80-115,amend(1), (3), and (4);
In ColoradoRevised Statutes, 35-80-115, amend (1), (3), and (4);
and add (1.5) and (2.5) as follows:
andadd (1.5) and (2.5) as follows:
(1) (a) There is herebyestablished a pet animal advisorycommittee toadvisethecommissioner in establishingrulesunderthisarticle80andto provide ongoing review of this article 80.
(1) (a) There is hereby established a pet animal advisory committee to advise the commissioner in establishing rules underthis article 80 and to provide ongoing review of this article 80.
The members of the advisory committee shall receive no compensation or reimbursement from the state of Colorado or the department for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
The members of the advisory committee shall receive no compensation or reimbursement from the state ofColorado or the department for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
(a)(I) One person who represents animal rescue;
W (I) One person who represents animal rescue;
(b)(II) One person who represents bird breeders;
th} (II)One person who represents bird breeders;
(c) (III) One person who represents small-scale operation dog PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 breeders;
ttj (III) One person who represents small-scale operation dog PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 breeders;
(d) (IV) One person who represents cat breeders;
W (IV) One person who represents cat breeders;
(e) (V) One person who represents small animal breeders;
tCJ (V) One person who represents small animal breeders;
(f)(VI) One person who represents boarding kennels;
ffl (VI) One person who represents boarding kennels;
(f.5)(VII) One person who represents the "dog day care industry", which term means premises on which dogs are kept primarily for the purpose of short-term care;
lf.51(VII) One person who represents the "dog day care industry", which term means premises on which dogs are kept primarily for the purpose ofshort-term care;
(g) (VIII) One person who represents pet groomers;
tg} (VIII) One person who represents pet groomers;
(h) (IX) One person who represents pet animal retailers;
th} (IX) One person who represents pet animal retailers;
(i)(X) One person who represents pet animal wholesalers;
ffl(X) One person who represents pet animal wholesalers;
(j)(XI) One person who represents animal control officers;
(XI) One person who represents animal control officers;
(k) (XII) One person who represents animal shelters;
fltj(XII) One person who represents animal shelters;
(l)(XIII) One veterinarian licensed pursuant to article 315 of title 12;
ffl(XIII) One veterinarian licensed pursuant to article 315 oftitle 12;
(m) (XIV) Threemembersofthegeneralpublic,noneofwhomshall represent or have a financial interest in any of the groups listed in this subsection (1);
tm} (XIV) Threemembersofthegeneralpublic, none ofwhomshall represent or have a financial interest in any of the groups listed in this subsection (1);
and (n) (XV) One person who represents large-scale operation dog breeders.
and W (XV) One person who represents large-scale operation dog breeders.
(b) N OTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (1)(a) OF THIS SECTION , ON JANUARY 1, 2027:
(b) NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (l)(a) OF THIS SECTION, ON JANUARY 1, 2027:
(I) THEADVISORYCOMMITTEEDESCRIBEDINSAIDSUBSECTION (1)(a) IS DISMISSED ;
(I)THE ADVISORY COMMITTEEDESCRIBEDINSAIDSUBSECTION ( 1)(a) IS DISMISSED;
(II) THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE S AUTHORITY IS REVOKED ;
(II) THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S AUTHORITY IS REVOKED;
AND PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 (III) HEADVISORYCOMMITTEEDESCRIBEDINSUBSECTION (1.5)OF THISSECTIONSHALLASSUMETHEAUTHORITYOFTHEADVISORYCOMMITTEE DESCRIBED IN SAID SUBSECTION(1)(a).
AND PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 (IIITHE ADVISORY COMMITTEE DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION ( 1.5OF THIS SECTION SHALLASSUMETHEAUTHORITYOFTHEADVISORY COMMITTEE DESCRIBED IN SAID SUBSECTION (l)(a).
(c) THISSUBSECTION (1)ISREPEALED ,EFFECTIVEJANUARY 1,2028.
(c)THIS SUBSECTION (1)IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVEJANUARY 1,2028.
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(1.5) (a) ON ANUARY 1, 2027, THE PET ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEEISESTABLISHEDTOADVISETHECOMMISSIONERINESTABLISHING RULES UNDER THIS ARTICLE 80AND TO PROVIDE ONGOING REVIEW OF THIS ARTICLE 80.THEADVISORYCOMMITTEECONSISTSOFFIFTEENINDIVIDUALS APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER AS FOLLOWS :
(1.5) (a) ON JANUARY 1, 2027, THE PET ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ISESTABLISHEDTOADVISETHECOMMISSIONERINESTABLISHING RULES UNDER THIS ARTICLE 80 AND TO PROVIDE ONGOING REVIEW OF THIS ARTICLE 80.
(I) TEN INDIVIDUALS,EACH OF WHOM REPRESENTS AT LEAST ONE DISTINCT CATEGORY OF LICENSE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE80;
THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF FIFTEEN INDIVIDUALS APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER AS FOLLOWS:
(II) OEINDIVIDUALWHOREPRESENTSANIMALCONTROLOFFICERS ;
(I)TEN INDIVIDUALS, EACH OF WHOM REPRESENTS AT LEAST ONE DISTINCT CATEGORY OF LICENSE ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE 80;
(III) OEINDIVIDUALWHOISAVETERINARIANLICENSEDPURSUANT TO ARTICLE 315OF TITLE12;
(II)ONE INDIVIDUAL WHO REPRESENTS ANIMALCONTROLOFFICERS;
AND (IV) T HREE INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT REPRESENT OR HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN ANY OF THE GROUPS LISTED IN THIS SUBSECTION (1.5).
(IIIONE INDIVIDUAL WHO IS A VETERINARIAN LICENSED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 315 OF TITLE 12;AND (IV) THREE INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT REPRESENT OR HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN ANY OF THE GROUPS LISTED IN THIS SUBSECTION (1.5).
(b)(I) ONORBEFORE DECEMBER 1,2026,THECOMMISSIONERSHALL APPOINTTHEINITIALMEMBERSOFTHEADVISORYCOMMITTEE .E ACHINITIAL MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SHALL SERVE AN INITIAL TERM OF FOUR YEARS ;EXCEPT THAT :
(b) (ION ORBEFOREDECEMBER 1,2026,THECOMMISSIONERSHALL APPOINTTHEINITIALMEMBERS OFTHEADVISORY COMMITTEE.
(A) T WO OF THE INITIAL MEMBERS APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1.5)(a)(IOF THIS SECTION SHALL SERVE AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE YEARS ;
EACH INITIAL MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SHALL SERVE AN INITIAL TERM OF FOUR YEARS;
(B) T WO OF THE INITIAL MEMBERS APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1.5)(a)(IOF THIS SECTION SHALL SERVE AN INITIAL TERM OF TWO YEARS ;
EXCEPT THAT:
(C) O NE OF THE INITIAL MEMBERS APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1.5)(a)(IVOFTHISSECTIONSHALLSERVEANINITIALTERMOF THREE YEARS ;AND PAGE 4-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 (D) ONE OF THE INITIAL MEMBERS APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1.5)(a)(IVOFTHISSECTIONSHALLSERVEANINITIALTERMOF TWO YEARS .
(A) T w o OF THE INITIAL MEMBERS APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1.5)(a)(IOF THIS SECTION SHALL SERVE AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE YEARS;
(II) (A) TE COMMISSIONER ,AT THE COMMISSIONER 'S DISCRETION, MAY APPOINT A MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (1)OFTHISSECTIONTOTHEADVISORYCOMMITTEEDESCRIBED IN THIS SUBSECTION(1.5).
(B) T w o OF THE INITIAL MEMBERS APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1.5)(a)(IOF THIS SECTION SHALL SERVE AN INITIAL TERM OF TWO YEARS;
(B) THISSUBSECTION (1.5)(b)(IISREPEALED ,EFFECTIVE ANUARY 1, 2028.
(C) ONE OF THE INITIAL MEMBERS APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1.5)(a)(IVOFTHIS SECTION SHALL SERVEAN INITIALTERM OF THREE YEARS;
(III) AFTER THE INITIAL MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPLETE THEIR INITIAL TERMS , EACH MEMBER APPOINTED TO THE ADVISORYCOMMITTEE SHALLSERVE ATERMOFFOURYEARS ;EXCEPT THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SHALL NOT SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE FOUR YEAR TERMS ON THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE .
AND PAGE 4-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 (D) ONE OF THE INITIAL MEMBERS APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1.5)(a)(IV) OFTHIS SECTION SHALL SERVEAN INITIALTERM OF TWO YEARS.
(c) IN APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE PURSUANTTOSUBSECTION (1.5)(a)(OFTHISSECTION ,THECOMMISSIONER SHALLAPPOINTAREPRESENTATIVEOFEACHCATEGORYOFLICENSE ,IFANY , WHICHCATEGORYCOLLECTIVELYPAIDTWENTY -FIVE PERCENT ORMORE OF THETOTALFEEREVENUECOLLECTEDPURSUANTTOTHISARTICLE 80DURING THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR .
(II)(A ) THE COMMISSIONER, AT THE COMMISSIONER'S DISCRETION, MAY APPOINT A MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION ( 1) OFTHIS SECTION TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBSECTION (1.5).
(2.5) THE MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE NOCOMPENSATIONORREIMBURSEMENTFROMTHESTATEOF C OLORADOOR THEDEPARTMENTFOREXPENSES INCURREDINTHEPERFORMANCEOFTHEIR DUTIES.
(B) THIS SUBSECTION (l.5)(b)(11ISREPEALED, EFFECTIVEJANUARY 1, 2028.
(3) In the event of a vacancyon the advisorycommittee prior to the completion of a member's full term, the commissioner shall appoint a persontocompletetheremainderoftheterm.Thepersonshallrepresentthe same group as the member the person is replacing.
(Ill)AFTER THE INITIAL MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPLETE THEIR INITIAL TERMS, EACH MEMBER APPOINTED TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SHALL SERVE A TERM OF FOUR YEARS;
pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
EXCEPTTHAT AN INDIVIDUAL SHALL NOT SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE FOUR-YEAR TERMS ON THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
(4)(a) Theinitialappointmentsof theanimalrescuerepresentative, the small animal breeder, the pet animal wholesaler, one member from the general public, and the large-scale operation dog breeder shall expire on January 1, 1995.
(c) IN APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE PURSUANTTO SUBSECTION (1.5)(a)(I) OFTHIS SECTION, THECOMMISSIONER SHALL APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVEOFEACH CATEGORY OFLICENSE, IFANY, WHICH CATEGORY COLLECTIVELY PAID TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT ORMORE OF THETOTALFEEREVENUECOLLECTEDPURSUANTTOTHIS ARTICLE 80 DURING THE IMMEDJATELY PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR.
The initial appointments of the bird breeder, the PAGE 5-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 representative of boarding kennels, the representative of animal control officers, the small-scale operation dog breeder, and one member from the general public shall expire on January 1, 1996.
(2.5) THE MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION ORREIMBURSEMENTFROMTHE STATEOFCOLORADO OR THE DEPARTMENTFOREXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OFTHEIR DUTIES.
The initial appointment of all other members shall be for a term of three years.
(3) In the event o f a vacancy on the advisory committee prior to the completion o f a member's full term, the commissioner shall appoint a person to complete the remainder o fthe term.
Thereafter, members of the advisory committee shall serve for terms of three years.
The person shall represent the same group as the member the person is replacingpursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
(b) THISSUBSECTION (4)ISREPEALED ,EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,2027.
(4)(a) The initial appointments o f the animal rescue representative, the small animal breeder, the pet animal wholesaler, one member from the general public, and the large-scale operation dog breeder shall expire on January 1, 1995.
The initial appointments o f the bird breeder, the PAG E 5-HOUSE B IL L 26-1183 representative of boarding kennels, the representative of animal control officers, the small-scale operation dog breeder, and one member from the general public shall expire on January 1, 1996.
The initial appointment of all other members shall be for a term ofthree years.
Thereafter, members ofthe advisory committee shall serve for terms ofthree years.
(b) THISSUBSECTION(4) ISREPEALED,EFFECTIVEJANUARY1,2027.
(1) Unless otherwise authorized by law, it is unlawful and a violation of this article 80 for an individual or entity:
(1) Unless otherwise authorized by law, it is unlawful and a violation ofthis article 80 for an individual or entity:
(n) To import or cause to be imported a dog or cat PET ANIMAL , EXCLUDING A REPTILE ,FISH,OR RODENT , for the purpose of sale by a pet animal facility, unless the dog or catT ANIMAL has aVALID certificate of veterinary health and, if the dog or cat is over six months old, proof of a rabiesvaccination;or INSPECTIONBYANACCREDITEDVETERINARIANINTHE STATE OF ORIGIN ISSUED WITHIN TEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE PET ANIMAL S ARRIVAL IN COLORADO .
(n) To import or cause to be imported a dog ot eat PETANIMAL, EXCLUDINGAREPTILE, FISH, ORRODENT, for the purpose of sale by a pet animal facility, unless the dog01eat PETANIMALhas a VALIDcertificate of veterinary health and, if the dog 01 eat is ovct six nionths old, ptoof of a rabies vaccination;OI INSPECTIONBYANACCREDITEDVETERINARIANINTHE STATE OF ORIGIN ISSUED WITHIN TEN DAYS PRIOR TOTHE PET ANIMAL'S ARRIVALINCOLORADO.
APET ANIMAL FACILITY SHALL MEET ALL IMPORT REQUIREMENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE STATE VETERINARIAN .
A PETANIMALFACILITYSHALLMEETALLIMPORT REQUIREMENTSASDETERMINEDBYTHESTATEVETERINARIAN.
SECTION5.
SECTION 5.
InColoradoRevised Statutes,35-80-105,amend(4) as follows:
In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-80-105, amend (4) as follows:
(4) Each applicant for a pet animal facility license shall pay an annual license fee in the amount specified by rule of the commissioner, which amount shall not exceed seven hundred ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED dollars per license.
(4) Each applicant for a pet animal facility license shall pay an annual license fee in the amount specified by rule of the commissioner, which amount shall not exceed seven hundred ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDREDdollars per license.
InColoradoRevisedStatutes,35-80-113,amend(1) as follows:
In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-80-113, amend (1) as follows:
(1) Any A person who THAT violates any provision of this article ARTICLE 80oranyruleadoptedpursuanttothisarticle ARTICLE 80issubject to acivilpenalty,asdeterminedbythe commissioner.
(1) Any A person who THATviolates any ptovision ofthis article ARTICLE80 orany rule adoptedpursuantto thisarticleARTICLE80 is subject to a civilpenalty, as determined by the commissioner.
The AMOUNT OFTHE maximumpenaltyshall MUST notexceedonethousand TWOTHOUSANDFIVE HUNDRED dollars per violation.
The AMOUNTOFTHE maximumpenaltyshaltMUSTnotexceedonethousandTWOTHOUSANDFIVE HUNDREDdollars per violation.
(2)(a) Whenever the commissioner hasreasonablecausetobelieve aviolationof a provisionof thisarticle80oraruleadoptedpursuanttothis article80hasoccurredandimmediateenforcementisdeemed necessary,the commissioner may issue a cease-and-desist order, which may require a person to cease violating a provision of this articleor a rule adopted pursuant to this articleTHE VIOLATION .Thecease-and-desistorder must set forth the provisions alleged to have been violated, the facts alleged to have constituted the violation, and the requirement that all actions cease forthwith.
(2) (a) Whenever the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe aviolation ofa pmvision ofthis article 80 or a rule adopted pursuantto this article 80has occurredandimmediateenforcementisdeemednecessary,the commissioner may issue a cease-and-desist order, which may require a person to cease '1iolating a ptovision of this article OI a rnle adopted putsuant to this artiele--86THEVIOLATION.
At any time after service of the order to cease and desist, person may request, at the person's discretion, a prompt hearing to determine whether the violation occurred,HICH REQUEST MUST BE MADE WITHINTHIRTYDAYSAFTERISSUANCEOFTHEORDERTOCEASEANDDESIST .
The cease-and-desist order must set forth the provisions alleged to have been violated, the facts alleged to have constituted the violation, and the requirement that all actions cease forthwith.
The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to article 4 of title 24 and shall be conducted promptly.
At any time aftet setvice of th01det to cease and desist, The person may request, at the person's discretion, a prnmpt hearing to determine whether the violation occurred, WHICHREQUESTMUSTBEMADE WITHINTHIRTYDAYSAFTERISSUANCEOFTHEORDERTOCEASEANDDESIST.
The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to article 4 oftitle 24 and shall be conducted promptly.
Powers and duties of commissioner - rules.
Powers and duties ofcommissioner - rules.
(8) THE COMMISSIONER SHALL DEVELOP AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS , NOT INCONSISTENT WITH SECTION 24-4-103 (7), FOR AN INTERESTED PERSON TO PETITION FOR THE ISSUANCE ,AMENDMENT ,OR REPEAL OF A RULE BY THE COMMISSIONER PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE 80.
(8) THE COMMISSIONER SHALL DEVELOP AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS, NOT INCONSISTENT WITH SECTION 24-4-103 (7), FOR AN INTERESTED PERSON TO PETITION FOR THE ISSUANCE, AMENDMENT, OR REPEALOFARULEBYTHECOMMISSIONERPURSUANTTOTHISARTICLE80.
(4) (b) Subsection (4)(a) of this section does not apply to:
(4) (b) Subsection (4)(a) ofthis section does not apply to:
(V) Thesaleortransferof adogorcatbytheoriginalbreederof the dog or cat;
(V) The sale or transfer ofa dog or cat by the original breeder ofthe dog or cat;
(VII) P RIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2028, THE SALE , TRANSFER , OR ADOPTION OF A DOG OR CAT TO OR BY A PET STORE .
OR (VII) PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2028, THE SALE, TRANSFER, OR ADOPTIONOFADOGORCATTOORBYAPETSTORE.
and add with amended and relocated provisions (7) as follows:
andadd with amended and relocated provisions (7) as follows:
(4) Theamountofthetaxesandfeesforspeciallicenseplatesunder this section is the same as the amount of the taxes and fees specified for regularmotorvehiclelicenseplates;exceptthatthedepartmentshallcollect the following fees and donations:
(4) The amount ofthe taxes and fees for special license plates under this section is the same as the amount of the taxes and fees specified for regularmotorvehicle licenseplates;
(b) A one-time, thirty-dollar donation for issuance or replacement of the license plate, which donation shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the adopt a shelter pet account in the petoverpopulationfundcreatedinsection35-80-116.5,C.R.S.
exceptthatthe departmentshall collect the following fees and donations:
SUBSECTION (7)(f)OF THIS SECTION ;
(b) A one-time, thirty-dollar donation for issuance or replacement of the license plate, which donation shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the adopt a shelterpet account in the petoverpopulation fund createdinsection35-80-116.5, C.R.S.
and (c) An annual twenty-five-dollar license plate renewal donation, which donation shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the adopt a shelter pet account in the pet overpopulation fund createdinsection35-80-116.5,C.R.S.
SUBSECTION (7)(t) OFTHISSECTION;
SUBSECTION (7)(fOFTHISSECTION ;
and (c) An annual twenty-five-dollar license plate renewal donation, which donation shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the adopt a shelter pet account in the pet overpopulation fund created in section 35-80-116.5, C.R.S.
except that the department and its authorized agents mayretain the portion of the donation necessary to offset implementing this paragraph (c) PAGE 8-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 SUBSECTION (4)(c), up to a maximum of two dollars.
SUBSECTION(7)(t) OFTHISSECTION;
(7) (a) [Formerly 35-80-116.5 (1)] There is hereby created the Coloradopetoverpopulationauthority,alsoreferredtointhissectionasthe "authority", which shall beIS a body corporate and a political subdivision of the state.
except that the department and its authorized agents may retain the portion of the donation necessary to offset implementing this paragraph (c) PAGE 8-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 SUBSECTION(4)(c), up to a maximum oftwo dollars.
The authority is not an agency of state government and is not subject to administrative direction byany state agency.
(7) (a) [Formerly 35-80-116.5 (l)] There is hereby created the Coloradopetoverpopulation authority, also1efcnedto inthis seetion as the "attthoticy", which shall be IS a body corporate and a political subdivision of the state.
except as provided in this article.
The authority is not an agency ofstate government and is not subject to administrative direction by any state agency.
(b) [Formerly 35-80-116.5 (2)] (a) (I) The powers of the Colorado petoverpopulationauthorityarevestedinaboardof directorsconsistingof the following:
exeept as pto\Jided in this artiele.
(I)(A) One representative of the Animal Assistance Foundation or its successor organization;
(b) [Formerly 35-80-116.5 (2)] W (I) The powers ofthe Colorndo pet overpopulation authority are vested in a board ofdirectors consisting of the following:
(II)(B) One representative of an animal shelter;
ffl (A) One representative ofthe Animal Assistance Foundation or its successor organization;
as defined in section 35-80-102 (1);
tH, (B) One representative of an animal shelter;
(III)(C) Onerepresentativeofastateveterinarymedicalassociation;
as defined in seetion 35-80-102 (1), tIH}(C) Onerepresentativeofastateveterinarymedical association;
(IV) (D) One representative of a Colorado animal control agency;
tlV} (D) One representative of a Colorado animal control agency;
(V) (E) One representative from the department of agriculture;
M (E) One representative from the department of agriculture;
(VI) (F) Onememberfromapetanimalrescue;asdefinedinsection 35-80-102 (11.2);
tvI} (F) Onememberfrom apetanimal rescue;
(VII) (G) One member of the general public who has an interest in animal welfare who is not a member of a board of any animal welfare organization;
as defined in seetion 35-80-102 (11.2), t¥H} (G) One member ofthe general public who has an interest in animal welfare who is not a member of a board of any animal welfare organization;
(VIII) (H) One representative of MEMBER WHO IS FROM WESTERN C OLORADO AND REPRESENTS an animal shelter as defined in section 35-80-102 (1);
(VIII) (H) One 1ep1esentative of MEMBER WHO IS FROM WESTERN COLORADO AND REPRESENTS an animal shelter as defined in seetion 35-80-102 (1);
OR a pet animal rescue as defined in section 35-80-102 (11.2);
OR a pet animal rescue as defined in seetion 35-80-102 (11.2), or IS a veterinary professional registered with the state board of veterinary medicine;
or ISa veterinary professional registered with the state board of veterinary medicine;
frotn westein Colorndo;
from western Colorado;
tBE} (I) One reptesentative of MEMBER WHO IS FROM EASTERN COLORADO AND REPRESENTS an animal shelter as defined in seetion PAGE 9-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 35-80-102 (1);
(IX) (I) One representative of MEMBER WHO IS FROM EASTERN C OLORADO AND REPRESENTS an animal shelter as defined in section PAGE 9-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 35-80-102 (1);
OR a pet animal rescue as defined in section 35-80-102 (11.2), or IS a veterinary professional registered with the state board of veterinary medicine;
OR a pet animal rescue as defined in section 35-80-102 (11.2);
fiom eastern Colorndo, ~ (J) One representative of MEMBER WHO IS FROM SOUTHERN COLORADO AND REPRESENTS an animal shelter as defined in section 35-80-102 (1), OR a pet animal rescue, as defined in~ction 35-80-102 (11.2);
orIS a veterinary professional registered with the state board of veterinary medicine;
or IS a veterinary professional registered with the state board of veterinary medicine;
from eastern Colorado;
fiom southern Colorndo, and ~ (K) One representative from a pet animal facility licensed and in good standing pursuant to section 35-80-104 located in a county with a population offifty thousand or less.
(X) (J) One representative of MEMBER WHO IS FROM SOUTHERN C OLORADO AND REPRESENTS an animal shelter as defined in section 35-80-102 (1);
{b}(II) The commissioner OFAGRICULTUREshall appoint the board members to three-year terms;
OR a pet animal rescue, as defined in section 35-80-102 (11.2);
except that three ofthe members appointed on September 1,2001, shall servean initialterm oftwoyears.
orIS a veterinary professional registered with the state board of veterinary medicine;
Eachmember shall serve at the pleasure ofthe commissioner and shall continue in office until the member's successor is appointed and qualified.
from southern Colorado;
Initial members of the authority shall be appointed no later than September 1, 2001.
and (XI) (K) One representative from a pet animal facilitylicensed and in good standing pursuant to section 35-80-104 located in a county with a population of fifty thousand or less.
te}(Ill) Onthe expiration ofthe term ofamember ofthe board, that member's successor shall be appointed by the commissioner OF AGRICULTURE for a term of three years;
(b)(II) The commissioner OFAGRICULTURE shall appoint the board members to three-year terms;
except that, in the case of a vacancy, the commissionershall appointapersonANINDIVIDUALwho shall serve for the unexpired term.
except that three of the members appointed onSeptember1,2001,shallserveaninitialtermoftwoyears.Eachmember shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and shall continue in office untilthemember's successor is appointed andqualified.Initialmembersof the authority shall be appointed no later than September 1, 2001.
(c) [Formerly 35-80-116.5 (3)] W (I) Each board member shall meetthe following qualifications atthetimeofappointmentandthroughout the member's term of office:
(c)(III) Ontheexpirationof thetermof amemberof theboard,that member's successor shall be appointed by the commissioner OF AGRICULTURE for a term of three years;
ffl(A) Residency in this state;
except that, in the case of a vacancy,thecommissionershallappointaperson ANINDIVIDUAL whoshall serve for the unexpired term.
and tff1(B) Demonstration ofan active interest in the education ofthe community regarding the benefits of pet overpopulation control in Colorado.
(c) [Formerly 35-80-116.5 (3)] (a) (I) Each board member shall meetthefollowingqualificationsatthetimeofappointmentandthroughout the member's term of office:
{b} (II) The commissioner OF AGRICULTURE shall immediately declare the office of any member of the board vacant whenever the commissioner finds that the member is not qualified under this subsection PAGE IO-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 f f SUBSECTION (7)(c) orthat the member is unable to perform the duties of the office.
(I)(A) Residency in this state;
te} (Ill) Members shall serve without compensation for any service provided to the Colorado pet overpopulation authority.
and (II)(B) Demonstration of an active interest in the education of the community regarding the benefits of pet overpopulation control in Colorado.
Members shall not receive any reimbursement from the board for any expenses incurred fulfilling their responsibilities pursuant to this secSUBSECTION (7).
(b) (II) The commissioner OF AGRICULTURE shall immediately declare the office of any member of the board vacant whenever the commissioner finds that the member is not qualified under this subsection PAGE 10-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 (3)SUBSECTION (7)(c)orthatthememberisunabletoperformthedutiesof the office.
td, (IV) Except as provided in subsection (2)(a)(VII) SUBSECTION (7)(b)(l)(G) ofthis section, a board member may be a member ofa board or subcommittee ofa board ofan animal welfare organization, but no more than one member ofthe board may be on the board or subcommittee ofthe board ofthe same animal welfare organization.
(c)(III) Members shall serve without compensation for anyservice provided to the Colorado pet overpopulation authority.
te}(V) A memberofthe board shall recuse themselffrom any board action or vote if they have a conflict of interest in relation to the board action or vote, including any allocation of funding to the member made pursuant to this sectionSUBSECTION (7).
Members shall not receive any reimbursement from the board for any expenses incurred fulfilling their responsibilities pursuant to this sectionSECTION (7).
(d) (IV) Except as provided in subsection (2)(a)(VII) SUBSECTION (7)(b)(I)(G) of this section, a board member may be a member of a board or subcommittee of aboardof ananimalwelfareorganization,but no more than one member of the board maybe on the board or subcommittee of the board of the same animal welfare organization.
(e)(V) Amemberoftheboardshallrecusethemselffromanyboard action or vote if they have a conflict of interest in relation to the board action or vote, including any allocation of funding to the member made pursuant to this sectionSUBSECTION (7).
(a)(I) Adopt an education program concerning pet overpopulation with emphasis on the importance of spaying and neutering to control pet overpopulation;
W (I) Adopt an education program concerning pet overpopulation with emphasis on the importance of spaying and neutering to control pet overpopulation;
(b)(II) Develop,adopt,andimplementaprocesstofundandexpend moneys MONEY fortheactivities and responsibilities of the board.
th}(II) Develop, adopt, and implementaprocessto fund and expend moneys MONEY for the activities and responsibilities ofthe board.
created in subsection (5) of this section.
created in subsection (5) ofthis section.
(c) (III) Accept gifts, grants, and donations, including personal services,forthe activities and responsibilities of the board.
te} (Ill) Accept gifts, grants, and donations, including personal services, for the activities and responsibilities ofthe board.
Anygift, grant, or donation other than personal services shall be deposited into the pet overpopulation fund.
Any gift, grant, or donation other than personal services shall be deposited into the pet overpopulation fund.
created in subsection (5) of this section.
created in subsection (5) ofthis section.
(d) (IV) Develop, adopt, and implement a cooperative process to work with local veterinarians, licensed animal shelters, and local communities concerning animal sheltering and pet overpopulation control in this state.
td, (IV) Develop, adopt, and implement a cooperative process to work with local veterinarians, licensed animal shelters, and local communities concerning animal sheltering and pet overpopulation control in this state.
PAGE 11-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 (e) [Formerly 35-80-116.5 (4.5)] The board shall annually publish on the pet overpopulation fund website the name of each grantee receiving moneyfromthepetoverpopulation fund,theamountofeachgrantprovided to a grantee, when a grantee received a grant, and the names of each board member.
PAGE 11-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 (e) [Formerly 35-80-116.5 (4.5)] The board shall annually publish on the pet ovetpopulati011 fund website the name ofeach grantee receiving moneyfrom thepetoverpopulationfund, theamountofeachgrantprovided to a grantee, when a grantee received a grant, and the names ofeach board member.
(f)[Formerly35-80-116.5(5)](a) (I) Donationscollectedpursuant to subsection (4)SUBSECTION (7)(d)of thissectionandsection 39-22-2201 C.R.S., shall be transmitted to the state treasurer and credited to the pet overpopulation fund, whichfundishereby created in the state treasury.
(t) [Formerly35-80-116.5 (5)] W (I) Donations collectedpursuant to subsection (4)SUBSECTION (7)(d) ofthis section and section 39-22-2201 C.R.S., shall be transmitted to the state treasurer and credited to the pet overpopulation fund, which fund is hereby created in the state treasury.
All interest derived from the deposit and investment of moneys MONEY in the fund shall beIS credited to the fund.
All interest derived from the deposit and investment ofmoneys MONEY in the fund shall be IScredited to the fund.
(b) (II) All unexpended and unencumbered moneys MONEY remaining in the fund at the end of any STATE fiscal year shall remain REMAINS in the fund, and DOES not revert back to the general fund or any other fund, or AND SHALL NOT be used for any purpose other than the purposes set forth in this sectionSUBSECTION (7).
th} (II) All unexpended and unencumbered moneys MONEY remaining in the fund at the end of any STATE fiscal year shall remain REMAINS in the fund, andDOES not revert back to the general fund or any other fund, or AND SHALL NOT be used for any purpose other than the purposes set forth in this sectionSUBSECTION (7).
Such moneys shall be MONEYIS appropriated continuallyto the state treasurer, who shall transfer all available moneys MONEY in the pet overpopulation fund to the pet overpopulation authority at least quarterly unless the board expressly requests otherwise.
Such moneys shall be MONEY IS appropriated continually to the state treasurer, who shall transfer all available moneys MONEY in the pet overpopulation fund to the pet overpopulation authority at least quarterly unless the board expressly requests otherwise.
The board shall expend moneys MONEY from the pet overpopulationfundfortheimplementationofthissection SUBSECTION (7).
The board shall expend moneys MONEY from the pet -overpopulationfund forthe implementationofthis section SUBSECTION (7).
(c)(III) When expending funds MONEY to implement this section SUBSECTION (7), the Colorado pet overpopulation authority shall give priority to the areas that have an insufficient number of pet animal veterinary resources to adequately meet local needs.
te} (Ill) When expending funds MONEY to implement this section SUBSECTION (7), the Colorado pet overpopulation authority shall give priority to the areas that have an insufficient number of pet animal veterinary resources to adequately meet local needs.
(c.5)(IV) At least seventy percent of the money annually awarded for all grants that are funded by the pet overpopulation fund must be annuallyallocated for rural communityfacilities.
te:-7(IV) At least seventy percent ofthe money annually awarded for all grants that are funded by the pet overpopulation fund must be annually allocated for rural community facilities.
The board shall consider awarding at least fifty percent of the funds MONEY designated for rural communityfacilitiestocountieswithapopulationof fiftythousandorless.
The board shall consider awarding at least fifty percent of the funds MONEY designated for rural community facilities to counties with apopulationoffifty thousand or less.
(d)(V) There is hereby created in the pet overpopulation fund the adopt a shelter pet account, which consists of moneys MONEY donated to qualify for the adopt a shelter pet special license plate pursuant to section 42-3-234, C.R.S.
td) (V) There is hereby created in the pet overpopulation fund the adopt a shelter pet account, which consists of moneys MONEY donated to qualify for the adopt a shelter pet special license plate pursuant to section 42-3-234, C.R.S.
THIS SECTION .
THIS SECTION.
PAGE 12-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 (e) (I) (VI) (A) The authority shall use the money in the adopt a shelter pet account to support the spaying and neutering and other medical costs of animals in animal shelters and rescues, to support overpopulation education programs, and to support the trap-neuter-return established in subsection(9)(b) SUBSECTION (7)(j)(II)ofthissection;exceptthatuptoten percent of the moneyin the adopt a shelter pet account maybe used for the administration of the account.
PAGE 12-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 (e) (I) (VI) (A) The authority shall use the money in the adopt a shelter pet account to support the spaying and neutering and other medical costs of animals in animal shelters and rescues, to support overpopulation education programs, and to support the trap-neuter-return established in subsection (9)(b) SUBSECTION(7)G)(II) ofthis section;
(II)(B) The authority must SHALL not favor a particular shelter model when allocating money from the adopt a shelter pet account.
exceptthat up to ten percent ofthe money in the adopt a shelter pet account may be used for the administration ofthe account.
(HJ (B) The authority must SHALL not favor a particular shelter model when allocating money from the adopt a shelter pet account.
THIS SUBSECTION (7), the Colorado pet overpopulation authoritycreated pursuant to thissection,shallnotbe funded byor through any state agency.
THIS SUBSECTION (7), the Colotado pet overpopulation authority created pmsuant to this section, shall not be funded by or through any state agency.
(h)[Formerly35-80-116.5(7)]Nothinginthissection SUBSECTION (7) shall be construed to authorize the Colorado pet overpopulation authoritytopromulgate ADOPT rulestoimplementthissection SUBSECTION (7).
(h) [Formerly 35-80-116.5 (7)] Nothing in thissection SUBSECTION (7) shall be construed to authorize the Coloiado pet ove1population authority to promulgate ADOPTrules to implement this section SUBSECTION (7).
(i) [Formerly 35-80-116.5 (8)] A pet animal facility applying for a grant described in subsection (9)(b)SUBSECTION (7)(j)(II) of this section from the adopt a shelter pet account must be licensed and in good standing pursuant to section 35-80-104.
(i)[Formerly 35-80-116.5 (8)] A pet animal facility applying for a grant described in subsection (9)(b) SUBSECTION (7)G)(II) of this section from the adopt a shelter pet account must be licensed and in good standing pursuant to section 35-80-104.
(j) [Formerly 35-80-116.5 (9)] (a) (I) As used in this section SUBSECTION (7), unless the context otherwise requires:
G) [Formerly 35-80-116.5 (9)] W (I) As used in this section SUBSECTION(7), unless the context otherwise requires:
(I)(A) "Animal welfare facility" means a pet animal facility, as definedinsection35-80-102(11);apetanimalrescue,asdefinedinsection 35-80-102 (11.2);
ffl (A) "Animal welfare facility" means a pet animal facility, as defined in section35-80-102 (11), a petanimal rescue, as defined in section 35-80-102 (11.2), or a spay and neuter organization.
or a spay and neuter organization.
as defined in subsection (9)(a)(V) ofthis section.
as defined in subsection (9)(a)(V) of this section.
(B) "ANIMAL SHELTER" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH INSECTION 35-80-102 (1).
(B) "A NIMAL SHELTER "HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION 35-80-102 (1).
(C) "AUTHORITY" MEANS THE COLORADO PET OVERPOPULATION AUTHORITYCREATED IN SUBSECTION (7)(a) OFTHIS SECTION.
(C) "A UTHORITY " MEANS THE C OLORADO PET OVERPOPULATION AUTHORITY CREATED IN SUBSECTION (7)(a)OF THIS SECTION .
PAGE 13-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 tfij (D) "Community cat" means a free-roaming domestic cat that may have a caretaker and is not socialized to humans.
PAGE 13-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 (II) (D) "Community cat" means a free-roaming domestic cat that may have a caretaker and is not socialized to humans.
tlffl (E) "Ear-tipping" means the removal of approximately one quarter ofa community cat's left ear while under anesthesia, which serves as a visual indicator ofsterilization.
(III)(E) "Ear-tipping" means the removal of approximately one quarter of a community cat's left ear while under anesthesia, which serves as a visual indicator of sterilization.
(F) "FUND" MEANS THE PET OVERPOPULATION FUND CREATED IN SUBSECTION (7)(f)(l) OFTHIS SECTION.
(F) "F UND "MEANS THE PET OVERPOPULATION FUND CREATED IN SUBSECTION (7)(f)(I)OF THIS SECTION .
(G) "PETANIMALRESCUE" HASTHEMEANINGSETFORTHINSECTION 35-80-102 (11.2).
(G) "P ETANIMALRESCUE "HASTHEMEANINGSETFORTHINSECTION 35-80-102 (11.2).
{IV} (H) "Rural community facility" means an animal welfare facility that is located in a Colorado county with a population of two hundred thousand or less.
(IV) (H) "Rural community facility" means an animal welfare facility that is located in a Colorado county with a population of two hundred thousand or less.
M (I) "Spay and neuter organization" means a nonprofit organization primarily offering spay and neuter services performed by a licensed veterinarian, as defined in section 35-80-102 (8.7).
(V) (I) "Spay and neuter organization" means a nonprofit organization primarily offering spay and neuter services performed by a licensed veterinarian, as defined in section 35-80-102 (8.7).
t¥lJ (J) "Trap-neuter-return" means anonlethalprocessofhumanely trapping, sterilizing, vaccinating for rabies, ear-tipping, and returning community cats to their habitats COMMUNITYCATS.
(VI) (J) "Trap-neuter-return"meansanonlethalprocessofhumanely trapping, sterilizing, vaccinating for rabies, ear-tipping, and returning community cats to their habitatCOMMUNITY CATS .
th} (II) The authority shall establish a trap-neuter-return funded by the adopt a shelter pet account.
(b) (II) The authority shall establish a trap-neuter-return funded by the adopt a shelter pet account.
The authority may award money from the adopt a shelter pet account to animal welfare facilities located in Colorado to implement trap-neuter-return for the purposes described in subsection t9,ftj SUBSECTION (7)G)(III) ofthis section.
The authority may award money from the adopt a shelter pet account to animal welfare facilities located in Colorado to implement trap-neuter-return for the purposes described in subsection (9)(c)SUBSECTION (7)(j)(III) of this section.
ttj (III) An animal welfare facility awarded money for the trap-neuter-return is authorized to spend the money only on:
(c) (III) An animal welfare facility awarded money for the trap-neuter-return is authorized to spend the money only on:
ffl(A) Trapping,sterilizing,vaccinating, and ear-tippingcommunity cats in Colorado;
(I)(A) Trapping,sterilizing,vaccinating,andear-tippingcommunity cats in Colorado;
tfij (B) Veterinary care for the treatment and sterilization of community cats in Colorado;
(II) (B) Veterinary care for the treatment and sterilization of community cats in Colorado;
PAGE 14-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 tiffl(C) Training for community cat caretakers and animal control personnel inhumanetrappingand trap-neuter-returnprotocols inColorado;
PAGE 14-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 (III) (C) Training for community cat caretakers and animal control personnelinhumanetrappingandtrap-neuter-returnprotocolsinColorado;
and tffl (D) For An animal welfare facility that is a spay and neuter organization, veterinary materials and support for mobile clinics in Colorado.
and (IV) (D) For An animal welfare facility that is a spay and neuter organization, veterinary materials and support for mobile clinics in Colorado.
(b) T HIS SUBSECTION (6.6) IS REPEALED ,EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2028.
(b) THIS SUBSECTION (6.6) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2028.
(6.7) (a) "Dog breeder, small scale operation" or "small scale operation dog breeder" means a dog breeder that transfers more than the number of dogs permitted for a canine hobby breeder facility but no more than ninety-nine dogs per year.
(6.7) (a) "Dog breeder, small scale operation" or "small scale operation dog breeder" means a dog breeder that transfers more than the number ofdogs permitted for a canine hobby breeder facility but no more than ninety-nine dogs per year.
(b) T HIS SUBSECTION (6.7) IS REPEALED ,EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2028.
(b) THIS SUBSECTION (6.7) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2028.
For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2010, the Colorado state individual income tax return form must contain a line PAGE 15-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 whereby each individual taxpayer may designate the amount of the contribution, if any, the taxpayer wishes to make to the pet overpopulation fund created in section 35-80-116.5 (5)ECTION 42-3-234 (7)(f).
For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2010, the Colorado state individual income tax return form must contain a line PAGE 15-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 whereby each individual taxpayer may designate the amount of the contribution, ifany, the taxpayer wishes to make to the pet overpopulation fund created in section 35-80-116.5 (5) SECTION 42-3-234 (7)(t).
Contributionscreditedtothefund-administration - transfer.
Contributions credited to the fund - administration - transfer.
Thedepartmentofrevenueshalldetermineannuallythetotalamount designated pursuant to section 39-22-2201 and shall report the amount to the state treasurer, who shall credit such amount to the pet overpopulation fund created in section 35-80-116.5 (5), C.R.S.ECTION 42-3-234 (7)(f).
Thedepartmentofrevenueshall determineannuallythetotal amount designated pursuant to section 39-22-2201 and shall report the amount to the state treasurer, who shall credit such amount to the pet overpopulation fund created in section 35-80-116.5 (5), C.R.S.
SECTION 42-3-234 (7)(t).
Aftersubtractingtheappropriationtothedepartment,alldesignatedmoneys MONEY inthefundarehereby IScontinuouslyappropriatedforthepurposes of thispart22.Attheendof each STATE fiscal year, the state treasurershall transfer all designated moneysMONEY in the fund and all interest earned through the investment of fund moneys MONEY , after subtracting the appropriationtothedepartment,asspecifiedinsection35-80-116.5(5)(b), C.R.S.
Aftersubtractingtheappropriationtothedepartment, all designated moneys MONEY inthe fund atehereby IScontinuously appropriated forthepurposes ofthis part 22.
SECTION 42-3-234 (7)(f)(II).
At the end ofeach STATE fiscal year, the state treasurer shall transfer all designated moneys MONEY in the fund and all interest earned through the investment of fund moneys MONEY, after subtracting the appropriation to the department, as specified in section 35-80-116.5 (5)(b), C.R.S.
SECTION15.
SECTION 42-3-234 (7)(t)(ll).
Actsubjecttopetition-effectivedate.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, this act takes effect at 12:01 a.m.onthe dayfollowing the expiration of theninety-dayperiodafterfinal adjournmentofthegeneralassembly(August12,2026,ifadjournmentsine die is on May 13, 2026);
SECTION 15.
except that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuanttosection1(3)ofarticleVofthestateconstitutionagainstthisact or an item, section, or part of this act within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in November 2026 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.
Act subject to petition - effective date.
(2) Section35-80-108.5,ColoradoRevisedStatutes,asamendedin PAGE 16-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 section 9 of this act, takes effect only if House Bill 26-1011 becomes law, inwhichcasesection35-80-108.5,ColoradoRevisedStatutes,asamended in section 9 of this act, takes effect on the applicable effective date of this act.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) ofthis section, this act takes effect at 12:01 a.m.
____________________________ ____________________________ Julie McCluskie James Rashad Coleman, Sr.
on the day following the expiration ofthe ninety-day period after final adjournmentofthegeneral assembly (August 12, 2026, ifadjournmentsine die is on May 13, 2026);
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE ____________________________ ____________________________ Vanessa Reilly Esther van Mourik CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE APPROVED________________________________________ (Date and Time) _________________________________________ Jared S.
except that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuantto section 1(3) ofarticle V ofthe state constitution againstthis act or an item, section, or part ofthis act within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in November 2026 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.
Polis GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO PAGE 17-HOUSE BILL 26-1183
(2) Section 35-80-108.5, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended in PAGE 16-HOUSE BILL 26-1183 section 9 ofthis act, takes effect only ifHouse Bill 26-1011 becomes law, inwhich case section 35-80-108.5, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended in section 9 ofthis act, takes effect on the applicable effective date ofthis act.
Julie~ James Rashad Coleman, Sr.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE Vanessa Reilly Esther van Mourik CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE PAGE 17-HOUSE BILL 26-1183
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  1. Governor Signed

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

  6. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily

  7. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  8. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  9. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

  10. Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations

  11. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources

  12. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  13. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

  14. House Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

  15. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  16. House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations

  17. Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources

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REPASS

Passed 43 Yea · 22 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 41000
Republican 01900
Unaffiliated 2300
Total 432200
% of votes cast 66%34%0%0%
How each member voted (65)
Member Party Vote
Gonzalez R. — Nay
Stewart K. — Yea
Stewart R. — Yea
Winter T. — Nay
Garcia Sander — Nay
Alex Valdez Democrat Yea
Amy Paschal Democrat Yea
Andrew Boesenecker Democrat Yea
Bob Marshall Democrat Yea
Brianna Titone Democrat Yea
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Yea
Chad Clifford Democrat Yea
Eliza Hamrick Democrat Yea
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Yea
Emily Sirota Democrat Yea
Gretchen Rydin Democrat Yea
Jacque Phillips Democrat Yea
Jamie Jackson Democrat Yea
Javier Mabrey Democrat Yea
Jennifer Bacon Democrat Yea
Jenny Willford Democrat Yea
Julie McCluskie Democrat Yea
Junie Joseph Democrat Yea
Karen McCormick Democrat Yea
Kenny Nguyen Democrat Yea
Kyle Brown Democrat Yea
Lesley Smith Democrat Yea
Lindsay Gilchrist Democrat Yea
Lisa Feret Democrat Yea
Lorena Garcia Democrat Yea
Lori Goldstein Democrat Yea
Mandy Lindsay Democrat Yea
Manny Rutinel Democrat Yea
Matthew Martinez Democrat Yea
Meg Froelich Democrat Yea
Meghan Lukens Democrat Yea
Michael Carter Democrat Yea
Monica Duran Democrat Yea
Naquetta Ricks Democrat Yea
Regina English Democrat Yea
Sean Camacho Democrat Yea
Sheila Lieder Democrat Yea
Steven Woodrow Democrat Yea
Tammy Story Democrat Yea
Tisha Mauro Democrat Yea
Yara Zokaie Democrat Yea
Anthony Hartsook Republican Nay
Ava Flanell Republican Nay
Brandi Bradley Republican Nay
Carlos Barron Republican Nay
Chris Richardson Republican Nay
Dan Woog Republican Nay
Dusty Johnson Republican Nay
Jarvis Caldwell Republican Nay
Ken DeGraaf Republican Nay
Larry Don Suckla Republican Nay
Mary Bradfield Republican Nay
Matt Soper Republican Nay
Max Brooks Republican Nay
Rebecca Keltie Republican Nay
Rick Taggart Republican Nay
Ron Weinberg Republican Nay
Scott Bottoms Republican Nay
Scott Slaugh Republican Nay
Stephanie Luck Republican Nay

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CONCUR

Passed 46 Yea · 19 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 41000
Republican 21700
Unaffiliated 3200
Total 461900
% of votes cast 71%29%0%0%
How each member voted (65)
Member Party Vote
Gonzalez R. — Nay
Stewart K. — Yea
Stewart R. — Yea
Winter T. — Nay
Garcia Sander — Yea
Alex Valdez Democrat Yea
Amy Paschal Democrat Yea
Andrew Boesenecker Democrat Yea
Bob Marshall Democrat Yea
Brianna Titone Democrat Yea
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Yea
Chad Clifford Democrat Yea
Eliza Hamrick Democrat Yea
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Yea
Emily Sirota Democrat Yea
Gretchen Rydin Democrat Yea
Jacque Phillips Democrat Yea
Jamie Jackson Democrat Yea
Javier Mabrey Democrat Yea
Jennifer Bacon Democrat Yea
Jenny Willford Democrat Yea
Julie McCluskie Democrat Yea
Junie Joseph Democrat Yea
Karen McCormick Democrat Yea
Kenny Nguyen Democrat Yea
Kyle Brown Democrat Yea
Lesley Smith Democrat Yea
Lindsay Gilchrist Democrat Yea
Lisa Feret Democrat Yea
Lorena Garcia Democrat Yea
Lori Goldstein Democrat Yea
Mandy Lindsay Democrat Yea
Manny Rutinel Democrat Yea
Matthew Martinez Democrat Yea
Meg Froelich Democrat Yea
Meghan Lukens Democrat Yea
Michael Carter Democrat Yea
Monica Duran Democrat Yea
Naquetta Ricks Democrat Yea
Regina English Democrat Yea
Sean Camacho Democrat Yea
Sheila Lieder Democrat Yea
Steven Woodrow Democrat Yea
Tammy Story Democrat Yea
Tisha Mauro Democrat Yea
Yara Zokaie Democrat Yea
Anthony Hartsook Republican Nay
Ava Flanell Republican Nay
Brandi Bradley Republican Nay
Carlos Barron Republican Nay
Chris Richardson Republican Nay
Dan Woog Republican Nay
Dusty Johnson Republican Nay
Jarvis Caldwell Republican Nay
Ken DeGraaf Republican Nay
Larry Don Suckla Republican Nay
Mary Bradfield Republican Yea
Matt Soper Republican Yea
Max Brooks Republican Nay
Rebecca Keltie Republican Nay
Rick Taggart Republican Nay
Ron Weinberg Republican Nay
Scott Bottoms Republican Nay
Scott Slaugh Republican Nay
Stephanie Luck Republican Nay

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BILL

Passed 43 Yea · 22 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 41000
Republican 01900
Unaffiliated 2300
Total 432200
% of votes cast 66%34%0%0%
How each member voted (65)
Member Party Vote
Gonzalez R. — Nay
Stewart K. — Yea
Stewart R. — Yea
Winter T. — Nay
Garcia Sander — Nay
Alex Valdez Democrat Yea
Amy Paschal Democrat Yea
Andrew Boesenecker Democrat Yea
Bob Marshall Democrat Yea
Brianna Titone Democrat Yea
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Yea
Chad Clifford Democrat Yea
Eliza Hamrick Democrat Yea
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Yea
Emily Sirota Democrat Yea
Gretchen Rydin Democrat Yea
Jacque Phillips Democrat Yea
Jamie Jackson Democrat Yea
Javier Mabrey Democrat Yea
Jennifer Bacon Democrat Yea
Jenny Willford Democrat Yea
Julie McCluskie Democrat Yea
Junie Joseph Democrat Yea
Karen McCormick Democrat Yea
Kenny Nguyen Democrat Yea
Kyle Brown Democrat Yea
Lesley Smith Democrat Yea
Lindsay Gilchrist Democrat Yea
Lisa Feret Democrat Yea
Lorena Garcia Democrat Yea
Lori Goldstein Democrat Yea
Mandy Lindsay Democrat Yea
Manny Rutinel Democrat Yea
Matthew Martinez Democrat Yea
Meg Froelich Democrat Yea
Meghan Lukens Democrat Yea
Michael Carter Democrat Yea
Monica Duran Democrat Yea
Naquetta Ricks Democrat Yea
Regina English Democrat Yea
Sean Camacho Democrat Yea
Sheila Lieder Democrat Yea
Steven Woodrow Democrat Yea
Tammy Story Democrat Yea
Tisha Mauro Democrat Yea
Yara Zokaie Democrat Yea
Anthony Hartsook Republican Nay
Ava Flanell Republican Nay
Brandi Bradley Republican Nay
Carlos Barron Republican Nay
Chris Richardson Republican Nay
Dan Woog Republican Nay
Dusty Johnson Republican Nay
Jarvis Caldwell Republican Nay
Ken DeGraaf Republican Nay
Larry Don Suckla Republican Nay
Mary Bradfield Republican Nay
Matt Soper Republican Nay
Max Brooks Republican Nay
Rebecca Keltie Republican Nay
Rick Taggart Republican Nay
Ron Weinberg Republican Nay
Scott Bottoms Republican Nay
Scott Slaugh Republican Nay
Stephanie Luck Republican Nay

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Refer House Bill 26-1183 to the Committee of the Whole.

Passed 9 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8000
Republican 1200
Total 9200
% of votes cast 82%18%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Andrew Boesenecker Democrat Yea
Brianna Titone Democrat Yea
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Yea
Emily Sirota Democrat Yea
Junie Joseph Democrat Yea
Karen McCormick Democrat Yea
Kyle Brown Democrat Yea
Yara Zokaie Democrat Yea
Matt Soper Republican Nay
Rick Taggart Republican Yea
Scott Bottoms Republican Nay

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Refer House Bill 26-1183, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Passed 9 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 0100
Democrat 9000
Republican 0300
Total 9400
% of votes cast 69%31%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Garcia Sander — Nay
Karen McCormick Democrat Yea
Katie Stewart Democrat Yea
Lesley Smith Democrat Yea
Lori Goldstein Democrat Yea
Mandy Lindsay Democrat Yea
Matthew Martinez Democrat Yea
Meghan Lukens Democrat Yea
Tammy Story Democrat Yea
Tisha Mauro Democrat Yea
Dusty Johnson Republican Nay
Larry Don Suckla Republican Nay
Ty Winter Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1183 do?
The act implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in its 2025 sunset review of the 'Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act' (PACFA) as follows:Sections 1 and 2 of the act continue the commissioner of agriculture's (commissioner) function of licensing pet animal facilities in accordance with the PACFA for 8 years, until 2034;Section 3 amends the PACFA's pet animal advisory committee (committee) membership structure by requiring the commissioner, on or before December 1, 2026, to appoint 15 members with certain specifications. Section 3 also specifies that members appointed to the committee on or before December 1, 2026, may serve no more than 2 consecutive terms of 4 years.Section 4 prohibits the importation of certain pet animals into the state without a valid certificate of veterinary inspection by an accredited veterinarian in the state of origin issued within 10 days prior to the pet animal's arrival in Colorado;Section 5 increases the current maximum fee amount of $700 for a pet animal facility license application to $1,500;Section 6 raises the maximum civil penalty amount for a violation of the PACFA or of a rule adopted pursuant to the PACFA from $1,000 per violation to $2,500 per violation;Section 7 states that a person that chooses to request a hearing in response to a cease-and-desist order issued by the commissioner for a violation of the PACFA or of a rule adopted pursuant to the PACFA must do so within 30 days after the issuance of the cease-and-desist order;Section 8 requires the commissioner to develop an administrative process for an interested person to petition for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of a rule by the commissioner;Section 9 amends House Bill 26-1011 concerning the transfer of certain pet animals in Colorado, by clarifying that the prohibition on a broker selling, leasing, offering to sell or lease, bartering, auctioning, or otherwise transferring ownership of a dog or cat does not apply to the sale, transfer, or adoption of a dog or cat to or by a pet store prior to January 1, 2028; andSection 10 relocates the statute that establishes the pet overpopulation authority (authority) so the authority is no longer subject to sunset review as part of the PACFA.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Who sponsors HB 1183?
HB 1183 is sponsored by K. Wallace, J. Marchman, C. Kolker, J. Coleman, J. Amabile, Julie McCluskie (Democrat), Manny Rutinel (Democrat), Lesley Smith (Democrat), Alex Valdez (Democrat), B. Pelton, L. Cutter, Monica Duran (Democrat), Karen McCormick (Democrat), Kyle Brown (Democrat), Eliza Hamrick (Democrat), Junie Joseph (Democrat), Mandy Lindsay (Democrat), Lori Goldstein (Democrat), Bob Marshall (Democrat), and Kenny Nguyen (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1183?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 09, 2026. Enacted.
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