(1) No person shall confine a calf raised for veal or gestating sow in any manner other than the following:
A calf raised for veal shall be kept in a manner that allows the calf to stand up, liedown, and turn around without touching the sides of its enclosure.
A gestating sow shall be kept in a manner that allows the sow to stand up, lie down,and turn around without touching the sides of its enclosure until no earlier than twelve days prior to the expected date of farrowing. At that time, a gestating sow may be kept in a farrowing unit.
(2) This section shall not apply during the following:
Periods of scientific or agricultural research;
Examination, testing, or individual veterinary treatment;
Transportation;
Exhibitions at rodeos, fairs, or youth programs; or
Slaughter pursuant to article 33 of this title and rules adopted pursuant to article 33 ofthis title.
(3) A person who violates any provision of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S.
Source: L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 862, § 2, effective May 14.