§ 35-24.5-105 — Duties of the board

Colorado § 35-24.5-105

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 35: Agriculture
• Art.: Aquaculture

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(1) The board shall consider, initiate, and
recommend rules, not inconsistent with law, to the commissioner concerning the
regulation of the aquaculture industry and its markets, except for rules that
regulate, control, or otherwise relate to fish health, to the spread of aquatic
disease, or to the importation into the state or the distribution and management of
any exotic aquatic species, all of which subjects are within the jurisdiction of the
parks and wildlife commission.

(2) The board shall develop appropriate programs to assist in the protection,
growth, and promotion of the aquaculture industry of the state and shall
recommend policies and procedures to the commissioner and the commission for
the accomplishment of such a plan.

(3) The board shall review any suspensions or revocations of aquaculture
facility permits and any orders for the destruction of aquatic organisms or for
quarantine of aquaculture facilities which last beyond thirty days, and all such
suspensions, revocations, and orders shall be conditioned upon the board's
approval; except that destruction orders may be approved by the commissioner
upon a determination that a situation exists which threatens imminent danger to
existing aquatic populations or to human health and safety and that no more
reasonable means exist to control the situation. Destruction of aquatic organisms or
quarantines shall be done in accordance with applicable regulations of the
department.

(4) The board shall review aquaculture facility permitting procedures and
shall make recommendations to the department concerning such procedures and
any related fees and charges.

Legislative History

Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 191, � 1, effective June 7. L. 2012: (1) amended, (HB 12-1317), ch. 248, p. 1236, � 94, effective June 4.