Colorado Revised Statutes Title 35. Agriculture § 35-55-118. Denial of license--hearing

(1) The state board of stock inspection commissioners is empowered to determine summarily whether an applicant for a license to establish and operate a public livestock market meets the requirements set forth in this article or whether there is probable cause to believe that an applicant has committed any of the acts set forth in section 35-55-107 as grounds for discipline. As set forth in this section, “applicant” does not include a renewal applicant.

(2) If the board determines that an applicant does not meet the requirements for licensure set forth in this article or that probable cause exists to believe that an applicant has committed any of the acts set forth in section 35-55-107, the board may withhold or deny the applicant a license. In such instance, the board shall provide such applicant with a statement in writing setting forth the basis of the board's determination.

(3) Should reasonable grounds for controversy over the board's action in issuing or refusing to issue a license develop, a hearing may be conducted by four members of the board. Following such hearing, the board shall affirm, modify, or reverse its prior action in accordance with its findings at such hearing.