Colorado § 35-53.5-114 - Estrays - stolen livestock - board to assist recovery.
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§ 35-53.5-114. Estrays - stolen livestock - board to assist recovery.
(1) The board shall assist the owner of any certified feedlot that, as legal purchaser, has inadvertently received an estray or stolen animal on any shipment received. Stolen livestock found at any inspection location shall be handled in accordance with section 18-4-405, C.R.S.
(2) Animals found to be of questionable title shall be handled as estrays until clear and legal title has been established. At the time of entry into a certified feedlot, the officiating inspector shall notify the owner of the feedlot of any estrays or animals of questionable title and assist in clarifying title wherever possible.
Source: L. 98: Entire article added, p. 272, § 7, effective August 5.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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