Hinsdale County Sheriff's Office   Lake City,Colorado                           
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Laws & Regulations Page

 ATV: Laws and Regulations
    Within Lake City Limits
        - ATVs properly licensed as Motor Vehicles can legally drive on all 
        town streets and state highways in the 7th Judicial District. (Hinsdale,
        Ouray, Gunnison, Montrose, San Miguel, and Delta Counties) 
        Reaffirmed as of August 25th, 2008  
        - States recognized are: Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming,
        Montana, and Idaho. As of January 1, 2012.
        - All operators must possess a valid drivers license
        - Minimum liability insurance (Colorado standards 25/50K) 
        - Colorado State Parks sticker ($25.25)
        - Must obey all Traffic Laws   

    
Within Hinsdale County
        - All operators must possess a valid drivers license
        - Minimum liability insurance (Colorado standards 25/50K)
        - Colorado State Parks sticker ($25.25)
        - ATVs are required to stay on designated roads
        - All vehicles must observe all road restrictions
     


Snowmobile: Laws And Regulations
    
Within Lake City Limits
        - All operators must be 16 years of age AND possesses a valid 
        drivers license or learner's permit
        - Must be equipped with lights, brakes, muffler, and other 
        equipment required by C.R.S. 33-14-114
        - Operate on the far right-hand side of all roads, highways, 
        streets, and alleys
        - Must yield right of way to all pedestrians, bicycles, and motor 
        vehicles

Dog: Laws And Regulations
    Within Lake City Limits
        - Running- At- Large: Fail to confine to the premise of owner.  Fail 
        to control either physically (leash) or verbally (verbal commands).
        - Between 2nd & 5th Streets and Bluff & Gunnison a dog must be on 
        a leash at all times, not to exceed 16 feet

        - Licenses Required: All dogs 6 months or over must have a dog 
        license. (See fees page for amount)
        - Cruelty to Animals: Must provide food, water, and protection 
        from the elements.
    
Within Hinsdale County
        - Running- At- Large:
Fail to confine to the premise of owner.  Fail 
        to control either physically (leash) or verbally (verbal commands).
        - Licenses Required: All dogs 6 months or over must have a dog 
        license. (See fees page for amount)
        - Cruelty to Animals: Must provide food, water, and protection 
        from the elements.

Feeding Wildlife: Laws And Regulations
        - It is illegal to Intentionally place or distribute feed for wildlife in 
        Colorado, UNLESS authorized by Colorado Division of Wildlife


House Numbers: Laws And Regulations
        - All property numbers shall be affixed to a structure and be clearly 
        visible and legible from the street

Fire: Laws And Regulations

 HINSDALE_COUNTY_Fire_Permit.docx
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 ORDINANCE_OPEN_BURN_PERMIT.docx
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