(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.
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.
The state board of stock inspection commissioners may authorize brand inspectors toequip 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.