C.R.S. Section 35-80-111
Enforcement

(1)

The commissioner or the commissioner’s designee shall enforce the provisions of this article.

(2)

(a)

Whenever the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe a violation of any provision of this article or any rule promulgated pursuant to this article has occurred and immediate enforcement is deemed necessary, he or she may issue a cease-and-desist order, which may require any person to cease violating any provision of this article or any rule promulgated pursuant to this article. Such cease-and-desist order shall set forth the provisions alleged to have been violated, the facts alleged to have constituted the violation, and the requirement that all actions cease forthwith. At any time after service of the order to cease and desist, the person may request, at such person’s discretion, a prompt hearing to determine whether or not such violation has occurred. Such hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., and shall be determined promptly.

(b)

In the event that any person fails to comply with a cease-and-desist order within twenty-four hours, the commissioner may bring a suit for a temporary restraining order and for injunctive relief to prevent any further or continued violation of this article.

(c)

No stay of a cease-and-desist order shall be issued before a hearing thereon involving both parties.

(3)

Whenever the commissioner possesses sufficient evidence satisfactorily indicating that any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this article or any rule adopted under this article, the commissioner may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction to temporarily or permanently restrain or enjoin the act or practice in question and to enforce compliance with this article or any rule or order issued under this article. In any such action, the commissioner shall not be required to plead or prove irreparable injury or the inadequacy of the remedy at law. Under no circumstances shall the court require the commissioner to post a bond.

Source: Section 35-80-111 — Enforcement, https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-35.pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

35‑80‑101
Short title 35‑80‑102
Definitions 35‑80‑103
Scope of article 35‑80‑104
Pet animal facility license required 35‑80‑105
Pet animal facility - licensure requirements - application - fees 35‑80‑106
Pet animal facility license - renewal 35‑80‑106.3
Animal holding periods - disposition of unclaimed animals - immunity from actions over disposition of a pet animal 35‑80‑106.4
Sterilization of ownerless dogs and cats required - rules - exceptions - violations 35‑80‑106.5
Psittacine bird leg band - fee - rules 35‑80‑106.6
Care of dogs and cats in animal shelters and pet animal rescues - legislative declaration - requirements 35‑80‑107
Record-keeping requirements 35‑80‑108
Unlawful acts 35‑80‑108.5
Dog breeders and cat breeders - pet stores - short title 35‑80‑109
Powers and duties of commissioner - rules 35‑80‑110
Inspections - investigations - access - subpoena - duty to report suspected animal cruelty or animal fighting - immunity 35‑80‑111
Enforcement 35‑80‑112
Disciplinary actions - denial of license - definition 35‑80‑112.5
Denial of license - animal cruelty or animal fighting conviction 35‑80‑113
Civil penalties 35‑80‑114
Criminal penalties 35‑80‑115
Advisory committee 35‑80‑116
Pet animal care and facility fund - fees - fines 35‑80‑116.5
Pet overpopulation authority - creation - duties and powers - pet overpopulation fund 35‑80‑117
Repeal of article - sunset review - report to general assembly

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C.R.S. Section 35-80-111 Enforcement

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C.R.S. Section 35-80-111
Enforcement