§ 25-4-709 — Quarantine

Colorado § 25-4-709

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 25: Public
• Art.: Disease Control

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If at any time it appears to the department that any
pet animal is, or was during its lifetime, infected with a disease dangerous to the
public health, it may place an embargo on said pet animal and may trace, or cause
to be traced, the whereabouts of said animal and determine the identity and
whereabouts of any other animals which may have been exposed to such disease. If
the department determines that the interest of the public health requires, it may:
Cause any pet animal facility to be quarantined for such time as the department
determines to be necessary to protect the public health; prohibit the sale or
importation into this state of such pet animals from such places or areas where
such danger exists; and require the euthanasia and the proper disposal of infected
animals.

Legislative History

Source: L. 83: Entire part R&RE, p. 1063, � 1, effective March 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1297, � 3, effective July 1.