DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners
RULES PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION PERMIT FOR CATTLE OR ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK
8 CCR 1205-3
STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE
These rules are adopted pursuant to § 35-41-101(3), C.R.S. (1997) and § 35-53-130, HB 98-1101.
The purposes of these rules are to establish the annual transportation permit fee and to define the requirements of an annual transportation permit.
1.00  Requirements of a valid annual transportation permit.
Part 1.	Requirements of a valid annual transportation permit
A valid annual transportation permit shall be issued on a form prescribed by the Colorado State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners. In order to be valid, the following information shall be contained on the form:
A1.1.  A complete description of the animal including color, breed, age, sex, and brands, ear marks, ear tags, United State Department of Agriculture alpha-numeric tags and tattoos.
B1.2.  A legible expiration date which is one year from the date of issue. The brand inspection seal shall be placed over the expiration date.
2.00  Fees.
Part 2.	Fees
A2.1.  The annual transportation permit fee for show animalscattle shall be $10.00 20.00 per head.
B2.2.  The annual transportation permit fee for rodeo cattle which are permanently branded with the owner's Colorado recorded brand shall be $1.003.00 per head.
Part 3. Statements of Basis and Purpose
3.1.	Adopted July 8, 1998 – Effective August 30, 1998
Statutory Authority
These rules are adopted pursuant to § 35-41-101(3), C.R.S. (1997) and § 35-53-130, HB 98-1101.
The purposes of these rules are to establish the annual transportation permit fee and to define the requirements of an annual transportation permit.
3.2.	Adopted December 20, 2018 – Effective February 15, 20189
Statutory Authority
These rules are proposed for adoption by the State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners pursuant to their authority under §§ 35-41-101 (3) and 35-53-130, C.R.S.
Purpose
The purpose of this rulemaking is to remove alternative livestock from the rule; update fees; and update language. 
Factual and Policy Issues
Since this rule was initially adopted in 1998, the handling of alternative livestock has changed dramatically because of the concern regarding chronic wasting disease (CWD). As a matter of practice, alternative livestock cannot travel without authorization from the State Veterinarians Office working in conjunction with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and with brand inspectors. A blanket travel authorization that includes alternative livestock is inappropriate.  
The proposed fee changes mirror the fee changes in 8 CCR 1205-6 “State Board of Stock Inspection Fees” adopted on October 15, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. Updating the fees will bring this rule into conformity with what has been in effect and collected since January 1, 2015.