05/03/2007
Basis and Purpose
Chapter 0 - General Provisions

Basis and Purpose

These regulations clarify importation rules for regulated wildlife species by non-Division entities, such as scientists and research institutions for research purposes.  In light of the increase in wildlife research activity in Colorado by entities other than the Division of Wildlife, these regulations are intended to clarify procedures with regard to importation for research in order to ensure consistency in how such importation requests are processed.  

The statutory authority for these regulations can be found in § 24-4-103, C.R.S., and the state Wildlife Act, §§ 33-1-101 to 33-6-209, C.R.S., specifically including, but not limited to: §§ 33-1-101, 102, 104, 105, 106-108, 115, and 121; §§ 33-2-104, 105, 106, and 107; § 33-3-104; §§ 33-4-101, 102, 102.5, 103, 116, 116.5, 117, and 119; § 33-5.5-102; and §§ 33-6-107, 109, 112, 113, 113.5, 114, 114.5, 117, 119, 120, 121, 124, 127, 128, 129, 131, 205, 206, 207, and 208. 

EFFECTIVE DATE - THESE REGULATIONS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007 AND SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL REPEALED, AMENDED OR SUPERSEDED.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO THIS 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2007.
Approved:
Thomas M. Burke
	Chairman
Attest:
Robert W. Bray
Secretary