(1) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (1) is effective March 1, 2022. ] It is unlawful for any person to remove, damage, deface, or destroy any real or personal property or wildlife habitat under the control of the division. Any person who violates this subsection (1) commits a class 2 misdemeanor. In addition, the court may require the defendant to reimburse the division for any damages.
Source: L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 877, § 1, effective January 1, 1985. L. 2019: (2) amended, (HB 19-1026), ch. 423, p. 3696, § 14, effective July 1. L. 2021: (1) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3261, § 560, 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