§ 35-40-113 — Permit system for poisoning of predators

The commissioner,
after hearing and after consideration of both the needs and concerns involved, shall
adopt a permit system incorporating the policies and procedures developed by the
commissioner in cooperation with the division of parks and wildlife, pursuant to
which annual permits shall be issued for the use of poisons by livestock operators,
owners, or their authorized agents, for the control of predatory animals on lands
owned or leased by them from private parties, if the point of use is at least two
hundred yards from the nearest property line or public right-of-way. Such permit
system shall, as practicably and reasonably as possible, provide a balance between
the need to control predators and the need for protection for human beings and
other forms of life. Such permit system shall specify the type of information to be
set forth in the application, including the substance or device to be used, the
quantity thereof, and identification of the property where the use is desired. The
permit shall similarly set forth such information and shall also set forth such
instructions, conditions, and restrictions as may be appropriate in the
circumstances, including posting of public notice that poisons are in use.

Legislative History

Source: L. 71: p. 601, � 6. C.R.S. 1963: � 8-7-26. L. 89: Entire section amended, p. 1397, � 6, effective July 1.