C.R.S. Section 24-1-123
Department of agriculture

  • creation

(1)

There is hereby created a department of agriculture, the head of which shall be the commissioner of agriculture.

(2)

The state agricultural commission, created in article 1 of title 35, is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of agriculture.

(3)

The state department of agriculture and the office of commissioner of agriculture, created in article 1 of title 35, are
type 2
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105.

(4)

The department of agriculture consists of the following divisions:

(a)

The division of markets, the head of which is the director of the division of markets. The division of markets and the office of the director thereof, created in article 1 of title 35, are
type 2
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department of agriculture.

(b)

The division of plant industry, the head of which is the director of the division of plant industry. The division of plant industry and the office of the director thereof, created in article 1 of title 35, are
type 2
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department of agriculture.

(c)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

The division of animal health, the head of which is the director of the division of animal health. The division of animal health and the office of the director thereof, created in article 1 of title 35, are
type 2
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department of agriculture.

(II)

The state bureau of animal protection, created in article 42 of title 35. The state bureau of animal protection is a
type 2
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105. The state bureau of animal protection exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of agriculture and is allocated to the division of animal industry as a section thereof.

(d)

The administrative services division, the head of which is the director of the administrative services division. The division of administrative services and the office of the director thereof, created in article 1 of title 35, are
type 2
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department of agriculture.

(e)

The division of inspection and consumer services, the head of which is the director of the division of inspection and consumer services. The division of inspection and consumer services and the office of the director thereof, created in article 1 of title 35, are
type 2
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department of agriculture.

(f)

Repealed.

(g)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

The division of brand inspection, the head of which is the brand commissioner. The state board of stock inspection commissioners and the office of brand commissioner, created in article 41 of title 35, are
type 1
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under the department of agriculture as a part of the division of brand inspection.

(II)

and (III) Repealed.

(h)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

The Colorado state fair authority, the head of which is the manager of the Colorado state fair and industrial exposition. The Colorado state fair authority and the office of the manager of the Colorado state fair and industrial exposition, created in part 4 of article 65 of title 35, are
type 1
entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions as a division of the department of agriculture.

(II)

The Colorado state fair authority includes the board of commissioners of the Colorado state fair authority, created in part 4 of article 65 of title 35. The board of commissioners of the Colorado state fair authority is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions as specified by law under the department of agriculture as a part of the Colorado state fair authority.
(i)
The state conservation board, created in article 70 of title 35. The state conservation board is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of agriculture as a division thereof. The employees of the state conservation board appointed pursuant to section 35-70-103 are transferred to the department of agriculture.

(5)

The Colorado wine industry development board, created in article 29.5 of title 35, is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of agriculture.

(6)

The aquaculture board, created in article 24.5 of title 35, is a
type 2
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions as specified by law under the department of agriculture and the commissioner thereof.

(7)

The Colorado agricultural value-added development board, created in section 35-75-203, is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions as specified by law under the department.

Source: Section 24-1-123 — Department of agriculture - creation, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-24.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

24‑1‑101
Legislative declaration 24‑1‑102
Short title 24‑1‑103
Head of department defined 24‑1‑104.1
State education standards review - review committees convened by department of education - youth participation - definition 24‑1‑105
Types of entities defined - creation of new entities - transfers of existing entities 24‑1‑106
Agencies not enumerated - continuation 24‑1‑107
Internal organization of department - allocation and reallocation of powers, duties, and functions - limitations 24‑1‑107.5
Nonprofit entities created or supported by state agencies and state-level authorities - requirements - legislative declaration 24‑1‑108
Appointment of officers and employees - repeal 24‑1‑109
Office of the governor 24‑1‑110
Principal departments 24‑1‑111
Department of state - creation 24‑1‑112
Department of the treasury - creation 24‑1‑113
Department of law - creation 24‑1‑114
Department of higher education - creation 24‑1‑115
Department of education - creation 24‑1‑117
Department of revenue - creation 24‑1‑119
Department of public health and environment - creation 24‑1‑119.5
Department of health care policy and financing - creation 24‑1‑120
Department of human services - creation 24‑1‑120.5
Department of early childhood - creation 24‑1‑121
Department of labor and employment - creation 24‑1‑122
Department of regulatory agencies - creation 24‑1‑123
Department of agriculture - creation 24‑1‑124
Department of natural resources - creation - divisions 24‑1‑125
Department of local affairs - creation 24‑1‑127
Department of military and veterans affairs - creation 24‑1‑128
Department of personnel - creation 24‑1‑128.5
Department of corrections - creation 24‑1‑128.6
Department of public safety - creation 24‑1‑128.7
Department of transportation - creation 24‑1‑130
Actions, suits, or proceedings not to abate by reorganization - maintenance by or against successors 24‑1‑131
Rules, regulations, and orders adopted prior to article - continuation 24‑1‑132
Transfer of officers and employees 24‑1‑133
Transfer of property and records 24‑1‑134
Subsequent powers and functions - assignment 24‑1‑135
Effect of congressional redistricting on boards and commissions - definition 24‑1‑135.5
Boards and commissions - definitions 24‑1‑136
“Information Coordination Act” - policy - functions of the heads of principal departments 24‑1‑136.5
Long-range planning for capital construction, controlled maintenance, capital renewal - policy - heads of principal departments 24‑1‑138
Mandatory donation of services prohibited
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 24-1-123’s source at colorado​.gov