2 Colo. Code Regs. § 406-12-1203

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 19, October 10, 2024

Section 2 CCR 406-12-1203 - APPLICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURE

A. Applicants shall apply for required licenses on forms provided by the Division, accompanied by funds in the amount of the license fee established in 33-4-102(2) C.R.S. as may be amended.

B. Applicants shall list the species of fish they desire to possess.

C. A Division employee may make a personal inspection of the applicant's facilities to determine compliance with these regulations.

D. A commercial lake license, or private lake license will not be issued for waters which have been stocked with fish at public expense within five (5) years prior to application unless:

(a) all fish stocked in such waters have been removed or eliminated: or

(b) the applicant has negotiated with the Division for purchase, or salvage of state-stocked fish.

E. All licensed lakes shall be equipped with continuously operated screening installations to prevent fish held under a commercial lake or private lake license from entering from or leaving to, connected state waters.

F. An application for a license issuance or renewal shall be denied in its entirety or limited as to species authorized to be kept if necessary to protect Colorado's wildlife resources from a significant negative impact.

1. Written notification of denial will be furnished to the applicant stating the reasons for denial within forty-five (45) days of the receipt of a completed application.

2. Review of a denial shall be in accordance with section 24-4-104, C.R.S. (1988 & 1989 Supp.), as may be amended.

G. Expiration and Renewal of Licenses

1. Commercial lake licenses shall expire December thirty-one (31) of each year. Private lake licenses are ten (10) year licenses which shall expire on December thirty-one (31) of the tenth year of the term of the license. The Division will provide license holders renewal information prior to the expiration of an issued license. Commercial and private lake licenses are non-transferable.

2. For a non-transferable lifetime private lake license issued prior to March 2, 2018, the original license shall remain valid contingent upon the licensee meeting all current regulations.

3. An additional fee is not required to amend a license (add more species).

2 CCR 406-12-1203

41 CR 03, February 10, 2018, effective 3/2/2018