Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-6-114.5

Native and nonnative fish - possession, transportation, importation, exportation, and release - penalties

Colorado · Colorado Revised Statutes Title 33 — Parks and Wildlife · Status: effective

Natural Resources & Wildlife Transportation & Motor Vehicles

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Citation: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 33-6-114.5, Native and nonnative fish - possession, transportation, importation, exportation, and release - penalties, Colorado, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2313437
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(1) It is unlawful for any person to possess, transport, import, or export any live native or nonnative fish or viable gametes (eggs or sperm) except in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission. (2) It is unlawful for any person to possess live native or nonnative fish or viable gametes (eggs or sperm) which are infected with any disease designated by rule and regulation of the commission as a disease detrimental to existing fish populations or habitats unless the division is notified within two business days after the discovery of the presence of such a disease. (3) It is unlawful for any person to possess live native or nonnative fish or viable gametes (eggs or sperm) which are of a species designated by rule and regulation of the commission as detrimental to existing fish populations or habitats. (4) It is unlawful for any person to import any live native or nonnative fish or viable gametes (eggs or sperm) into this state unless, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission, both a current and valid importation license and health certificate are obtained prior to importation. (5) It is unlawful for any person to release any live native or nonnative fish or viable gametes (eggs or sperm) in this state except in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission. (6) It is unlawful for any person to transport, import, export, or release any live native or nonnative fish or viable gametes (eggs or sperm) in violation of any quarantine order or disposition plan issued in accordance with any provisions of articles 1 to 6 of this title or any rule or regulation of the commission. (7) (a) Any person who violates subsection (4) of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor. (b) Any person who violates subsection (2), (3), (5), or (6) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than five thousand dollars. Such person is liable for all damages and costs associated with such unlawful release, including, but not limited to, the costs of eradication or removal. (c) Repealed. (8) This section shall not apply to aquatic nuisance species, which shall be governed by article 10.5 of this title.