Code of Colorado Regulations
400 - Department of Natural Resources
406 - Colorado Parks and Wildlife (406 Series, Wildlife)
2 CCR 406-17 - CHAPTER W-17 - DAMAGE CAUSED BY WILDLIFE
Article V - DAMAGE TO ORCHARDS
Section 1750 - PROOF OF LOSS REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: 400 CO Code Regs 1750

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024

A. At the time of the investigation or upon submission of the proof-of-loss form, the claimant shall be responsible to prove by a preponderance of evidence:

1. Date that big game were present in the orchard.

2. That big game did damage to the orchard to the extent that future production will be affected.

3. A map of the entire orchard showing the location of plantings, each tree within the damaged planting, tree and row spacing and the location of each damaged tree.

4. Each damaged tree shall be identified by number on the map and in a listing of damaged trees which reports the species, variety, age, nature of the damage (bark or browse damage), extent of damage and the anticipated number of years for recovery.

B. The claimant shall also furnish:

1. Crop production records for each block and variety of damaged trees for the past five (5) years. When such records are not available due to change in orchard ownership or tree age, records from orchards with comparable plantings and management shall be provided.

2. Records of income to the orchard for the past five (5) years and cost of harvesting and handling the fruit for each block and variety of damaged trees. When such records are not available, records from orchards with comparable plantings and management shall be provided.

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