(2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is effective March 1, 2022. ] Except as otherwise provided in articles 1 to 6 of this title 33 or by rule of the commission, it is unlawful for a person to fail to reasonably attempt to dress or care for and provide for human consumption the edible portions of game wildlife. A person who violates this subsection (2) commits a class 2 misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall, with respect to big game, be punished by a fine of three hundred dollars and an assessment of fifteen license suspension points or shall, with respect to all other game wildlife, be punished by a fine of one hundred dollars and an assessment of ten license suspension points.
Source: L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 875, § 1, effective January 1, 1985. L. 2003: (1)(a) and (2) amended and (1)(c) added, p. 1032, § 10, effective July 1. L. 2019: (1)(a) and (3) amended, (HB 19-1026), ch. 423, p. 3695, § 10, effective July 1. L. 2021: (2) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3260, § 558, effective March 1, 2022.
Cross references: For the short title ("Respect the Great Outdoors Act") and the legislative declaration in HB 19-1026, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 423, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 6 - Law Enforcement and Penalties - Wildlife
§ 33-6-101. Powers and Duties of Officers
§ 33-6-102. Items Constituting Public Nuisance - When - Seizure
§ 33-6-103. Prosecution of Offenses
§ 33-6-104. Imposition of Penalty - Procedures
§ 33-6-105. Disposition of Fines and Surcharges
§ 33-6-106. Suspension of License Privileges
§ 33-6-107. Licensing Violations - Penalties - Rule
§ 33-6-108. Possession as Prima Facie Evidence
§ 33-6-109. Wildlife - Illegal Possession
§ 33-6-110. Division Action to Recover Possession and Value of Wildlife Unlawfully Taken
§ 33-6-112. Evidence of Wildlife Sex and Species
§ 33-6-113. Illegal Sale of Wildlife
§ 33-6-113.5. Illegal Businesses on Division Property
§ 33-6-114. Transportation, Importation, Exportation, and Release of Wildlife
§ 33-6-115. Theft of Wildlife - Tampering With Trap
§ 33-6-115.5. Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing - Intentional Interference With Lawful Activities
§ 33-6-116. Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing on Private Property - Posting Public Lands
§ 33-6-117. Willful Destruction of Wildlife - Legislative Intent
§ 33-6-118. Killing of Big Game Animals in Contest Prohibited
§ 33-6-119. Pursuit of Wounded Game - Waste of Edible Game Wildlife - Use of Wildlife as Bait
§ 33-6-120. Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing Out of Season or in a Closed Area
§ 33-6-121. Hunters to Wear Fluorescent Pink or Daylight Fluorescent Orange Garments
§ 33-6-122. Hunting in a Careless Manner - Definition
§ 33-6-123. Hunting Under the Influence
§ 33-6-124. Use of a Motor Vehicle or Aircraft - Rules
§ 33-6-125. Possession of a Loaded Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
§ 33-6-126. Shooting From a Public Road
§ 33-6-127. Hunting With Artificial Light, Night Vision, or Thermal Imaging Devices
§ 33-6-128. Damage or Destruction of Dens or Nests - Harassment of Wildlife
§ 33-6-129. Damage to Property or Habitat Under Division Control
§ 33-6-130. Explosives, Toxicants, and Poisons Not to Be Used