RULES PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION PERMIT FOR CATTLE OR ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners

RULES PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL TRANSPORTATION PERMIT FOR CATTLE

8 CCR 1205-3

[Editor’s Notes follow the text of the rules at the end of this CCR Document.]

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Part 1. Requirements of a valid annual transportation permit

A valid annual transportation permit shall be issued on a form prescribed by the Colorado State Board of

Stock Inspection Commissioners. In order to be valid, the following information shall be contained on the

form:

1.1.

A complete description of the animal including color, breed, sex, and brands.

1.2.

A legible expiration date which is one year from the date of issue. The brand inspection seal shall

be placed over the expiration date.

Part 2. Fees

2.1.

[Expired 05/15/2020 per House Bill 20-1179]

2.2.

The annual transportation permit fee for rodeo cattle which are permanently branded with the

owner's Colorado recorded brand shall be $5.00 per head.

Part 3. Statements of Basis and Purpose

3.1.

Adopted July 8, 1998 – Effective August 30, 1998

Statutory Authority

These rules are adopted pursuant to § 35-41-101(3), C.R.S. (1997) and § 35-53-130, HB 98-1101.

The purposes of these rules are to establish the annual transportation permit fee and to define the

requirements of an annual transportation permit.

3.2.

Adopted December 20, 2018 – Effective February 15, 2019

Statutory Authority

These rules are proposed for adoption by the State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners pursuant to

their authority under §§ 35-41-101 (3) and 35-53-130, C.R.S.

Purpose

The purpose of this rulemaking is to remove alternative livestock from the rule; update fees; and update

language.

Factual and Policy Issues

Code of Colorado Regulations

Secretary of State

State of Colorado

CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS

8 CCR 1205-3

State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners

nspection Commissioners pursuant to

their authority under §§ 35-41-101 (3) and 35-53-130, C.R.S.

Purpose

The purpose of this rulemaking is to remove alternative livestock from the rule; update fees; and update

language.

Factual and Policy Issues

Code of Colorado Regulations

Secretary of State

State of Colorado

CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS

8 CCR 1205-3

State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners

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Since this rule was initially adopted in 1998, the handling of alternative livestock has changed

dramatically because of the concern regarding chronic wasting disease (CWD). As a matter of practice,

alternative livestock cannot travel without authorization from the State Veterinarians Office working in

conjunction with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and with brand inspectors. A blanket travel

authorization that includes alternative livestock is inappropriate.

The proposed fee changes mirror the fee changes in 8 CCR 1205-6 “State Board of Stock Inspection

Fees” adopted on October 15, 2014, effective January 1, 2015. Updating the fees will bring this rule into

conformity with what has been in effect and collected since January 1, 2015.

3.3.

Adopted July 15, 2025 – Effective September 14, 2025

Statutory Authority

The statutory authority for the changes to this rule is found at § 35-53-130(1).

Purpose of these Rules

The purpose of this rule change is to mirror the fee changes in 8 CCR 1205-6 “State Board of Stock

Inspection Fees” adopted July 15, 2025, effective September 14, 2025.