Colorado Revised Statutes

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-53-128 (2026)

Brand inspectors - powers of arrest

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(1) In addition to his other duties, a duly appointed brand inspector is authorized to ride the ranges, pastures, and other localities within the state to protect the livestock industry of the state from depredations and theft.

(2) Brand inspectors in the exercise of their statutory duties are vested with all the powers of arrest, with or without a warrant, conferred upon peace officers as set forth in section 16-3-101, C.R.S.

(3) The state board of stock inspection commissioners may authorize brand inspectors to equip their cars with sirens, red lights, and other devices for use in the apprehension of persons suspected of theft of livestock or violation of stock inspection laws. The board may also authorize the said stock inspectors to carry arms.

Source: L. 63: p. 189, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 8-3-28. Cross references: For use of siren and red light, see §§ 42-4-213 and 42-4-220; for theft generally, see § 18-4-401; for theft of livestock, §§ 35-43-128 and 35-54-105.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1994–1995 · leading case: Delta Sales Yard v. Patten, 892 P.2d 297 (Colo. 1995).
Delta Sales Yard v. Patten, 892 P.2d 297 (Colo. 1995). · cites it 15× “a brand inspector pursuant to section 35-53-128, C.R.S. ... ‘Peace officer, level III,’ has the authority to enforce the laws of the State of Colorado while acting within the scope of his authority and in the performance of his duties.”
Delta Sales Yard v. Patten, 870 P.2d 554 (Colo. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 10× “Plaintiff finally contends that, in the event we determine that the peace officer classification statute is controlling, the application of § 13-80-103(l)(c) to brand inspectors should, nevertheless, be limited to duties authorized by § 35-53-128, C.R.S. (1984 *559 Repl.Vol. 14).”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-53-128(2) — 1 case
Delta Sales Yard v. Patten, 870 P.2d 554 (Colo. Ct. App. 1994). “Plaintiff finally contends that, in the event we determine that the peace officer classification statute is controlling, the application of § 13-80-103(l)(c) to brand inspectors should, nevertheless, be limited to duties authorized by § 35-53-128, C.R.S. (1984 *559 Repl.Vol. 14).”
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