Colorado § 35-53-128 Brand inspectors - powers of arrest

Colorado Statutes

§ 35-53-128 — Brand inspectors - powers of arrest

Colorado § 35-53-128

Title 35Agriculture

Art.Transportation of Livestock

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-53-128 (2026).

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(1)In addition to any other duties, a duly appointed brand inspector may ride the ranges, pastures, and other localities within the state to protect the livestock industry of the state from depredations and theft.

(2)Brand inspectors in the exercise of their statutory duties are vested with all the powers of arrest, with or without a warrant, conferred upon peace officers as set forth in section 16-3-101, C.R.S.

(3)The state board of stock inspection commissioners may authorize brand inspectors to equip their cars with sirens, red lights, and other devices for use in the apprehension of persons suspected of theft of livestock or violation of stock inspection laws. The board may also authorize the said stock inspectors to carry arms.

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(1) In addition to any other
duties, a duly appointed brand inspector may ride the ranges, pastures, and other
localities within the state to protect the livestock industry of the state from
depredations and theft.

(2) Brand inspectors in the exercise of their statutory duties are vested with
all the powers of arrest, with or without a warrant, conferred upon peace officers as
set forth in section 16-3-101, C.R.S.

(3) The state board of stock inspection commissioners may authorize brand
inspectors to equip their cars with sirens, red lights, and other devices for use in the
apprehension of persons suspected of theft of livestock or violation of stock
inspection laws. The board may also authorize the said stock inspectors to carry
arms.