Bill > SB174

This bill extends the regulation of outfitters by the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2034, effectively continuing state oversight of outfitting businesses for another decade. The bill introduces several key changes to existing law, including new restrictions on who can obtain or maintain an outfitter registration, such as prohibiting individuals who have had wildlife-related licenses revoked in the past three years from registering. It modifies requirements for entity registrations by mandating more detailed reporting of owners and responsible parties, and clarifies that certain transportation and booking services are not considered outfitting services. The bill also changes the distribution of collected fines from supporting the division's administrative costs to going directly into the general fund. Additionally, the bill updates penalties for providing unauthorized outfitting services, linking them to existing wildlife violation statutes. These changes aim to improve regulatory oversight, ensure professional standards, and protect public safety in the outfitting industry by implementing recommendations from a 2024 sunset review by the Department of Regulatory Agencies.