§ 35-4-114.5 — Civil penalties

Colorado § 35-4-114.5

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 35: Agriculture
• Art.: Pest Control

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(1) Any person who violates any provision of this
article or any rule or quarantine declared pursuant to this article is subject to a civil
penalty, as determined by the commissioner. The maximum penalty shall not
exceed one thousand dollars per violation.

(2) No civil penalty may be imposed unless the person charged is given
notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to article 4 of title 24, C.R.S.

(3) If the commissioner is unable to collect such civil penalty or if any person
fails to pay all or a set portion of the civil penalty as determined by the
commissioner, the commissioner may bring suit in any court of competent
jurisdiction to recover such amount plus costs and attorney fees.

(4) Before imposing any civil penalty, the commissioner may consider the
financial hardship such penalty may cause to the business of the person charged.

(5) Any civil penalty recovered pursuant to this section shall be credited to
the general fund.

Legislative History

Source: L. 96: Entire section added, p. 322, � 7, effective April 16.