§ 35-41.5-114 — Civil penalties

Colorado § 35-41.5-114

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 35: Agriculture
• Art.: Alternative Livestock Act

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(1) Any person who violates any provision of
this article or any rule adopted pursuant to this article is subject to a civil penalty,
as determined by the board. 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 board 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 board, the board
may bring suit to recover such amount plus costs and attorney fees by action in any
court of competent jurisdiction.

(4) Before imposing any civil penalty, the board may consider the effect of
such penalty on the ability of the person charged to stay in business.

Legislative History

Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1706, � 6, effective July 1.