HB 1342

Under Colorado law, a person is guilty of a crime for placing food or edible waste in the open to lure a wild bear. The act: Lowers the mental state requirement from intention to knowingly placing the food or edible waste in the open in circumstances where there is a reasonable probability of luring a wild bear; Repeals the requirement that a first offense be given a warning; and Raises the fine for a third or subsequent offense from $2,000 to $5,000. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)