2017 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 33 - Parks and Wildlife
Parks
Article 10.5 - Aquatic Nuisance Species
§ 33-10.5-105. Prohibition of aquatic nuisance species - penalties
(1) No person shall:
(a) Possess, import, export, ship, or transport an aquatic nuisance species;
(b) Release, place, plant, or cause to be released, placed, or planted into the waters of the state an aquatic nuisance species; or
(c) Refuse to comply with a proper order issued under this article.
(2) A person who knowingly or willfully violates subsection (1) of this section:
(a) For a first offense, is guilty of a class 2 petty offense, as defined by section 18-1.3-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of one hundred fifty dollars and shall be issued a warning of the increased penalties for subsequent violations from the division;
(b) For a second offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined one thousand dollars; and
(c) For a third and any subsequent offense, commits a class 2 misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S.
