CO HB1026

Increases fines for violations of Colorado hunting, fishing, and parks laws, with most base fines doubling from $50 to $100 and other violations increasing proportionally, as fines had not been broadly increased since 2003.

Modifies fine distribution to direct all fines collected by Division of Parks and Wildlife officers to wildlife cash funds, while fines from other peace officers are split between wildlife/parks funds and general fund or local jurisdictions.

Adds new penalties and requirements including a fine equal to five times the campsite permit cost for unpermitted camping and requirements for personal flotation devices on stand-up paddleboards.

Clarifies language throughout statutes regarding commission rules versus regulations and updates references to statutory provisions.

Takes effect July 1, 2019, and applies to violations committed on or after that date; revenue from increased fines will support Division of Parks and Wildlife programs to recruit hunters, anglers, and park users by 2025.