NOTICE OF PUBLIC RULEMAKING HEARING

FOR AMENDMENTS TO

“Rules Pertaining to the Administration and Enforcement of the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act” 

8 CCR 1202-15

Notice is hereby given pursuant to § 24-4-103 C.R.S. that the Department of Agriculture will hold a public rulemaking hearing:

DATE:		March 21, 2017
TIME:		 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	Colorado Department of Agriculture
		San Juan Conference Room
		305 Interlocken Parkway
Broomfield, Colorado 80021
The purpose of this rulemaking is to provide clarification in definitions; provide new definitions where necessary to aid with clarity; include a new category for “Pet Sitting Facility”; update licensure fees; revise enclosure requirements for puppies, kittens and rabbits; and harmonize all areas of the Rule to integrate the changes to definitions, categories, and licensure dates fully into the Rule. 

The statutory authority for these rules is §§ 35-80-109(2)(a), (b.6), (c), (d), and (e)(l) C.R.S.  

Any interested party may file written comment with the Commissioner’s office prior to the hearing, or present at the aforementioned hearing written data, views or arguments.  A copy of the proposed rule is available on the Department of Agriculture’s website at www.colorado.gov/ag or may be obtained by calling 303-869-9004.  The proposed rule shall be available for public inspection at the Colorado Department of Agriculture at 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield, Colorado during regular business hours.