C.R.S. Section 35-42-111
Investigations

access
administrative subpoena

(1)

The commissioner, upon his own motion or upon the complaint of any person, shall make any investigations necessary to ensure compliance with this article.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

At any reasonable time during regular business hours, the commissioner shall have free and unimpeded access, upon consent or upon obtaining an administrative search warrant, to all buildings, yards, pens, pastures, and other areas in which any animals are kept, handled, or transported for the purpose of carrying out any provision of this article or any rule made pursuant to this article.

(b)

The commissioner shall have full authority to administer oaths and take statements, to issue administrative subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of all books, memoranda, papers, and other documents, articles, or instruments and to compel the disclosure by such witnesses of all facts known to them relative to the matters under investigation. Upon the failure or refusal of any witness to obey any subpoena, the commissioner may petition the district court, and, upon a proper showing, the court may enter an order compelling the witness to appear and testify or produce documentary evidence. Failure to obey such an order of the court shall be punishable as a contempt of court.

(3)

Complaints of record made to the commissioner and the results of his investigations may, in the discretion of the commissioner, be closed to public inspection, except as provided by court order, during the investigatory period.

Source: Section 35-42-111 — Investigations - access - administrative subpoena, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-35.pdf (accessed Dec. 24, 2024).

35‑42‑101
Short title 35‑42‑102
Legislative declaration 35‑42‑103
Definitions 35‑42‑104
Scope of article 35‑42‑105
State bureau of animal protection - creation 35‑42‑106
Powers and duties of the commissioner 35‑42‑107
Bureau personnel - appointment 35‑42‑108
Care of confined animal 35‑42‑109
Protection of animals mistreated, neglected, or abandoned 35‑42‑110
Injured animals may be euthanized 35‑42‑111
Investigations - access - administrative subpoena 35‑42‑112
Enforcement 35‑42‑113
Animal protection fund - creation 35‑42‑114
Local regulation 35‑42‑115
Dangerous dog registry - created - cash fund

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Original Source: Section 35-42-111 — Investigations - access - administrative subpoena, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-35.pdf (last accessed Jul. 25, 2023).

C.R.S. Section 35-42-111 Investigations

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C.R.S. Section 35-42-111
Investigations