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(1) It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or agent of any person, firm, or corporation to:

(a) Withhold, deny, deprive, or attempt to withhold, deny, or deprive any person with a disability or trainer of any of the rights or privileges secured in section 24-34-803;

(b) Threaten to interfere with any of the rights of persons with disabilities or trainers secured in section 24-34-803;

(c) Punish or attempt to punish any person with a disability or trainer for exercising or attempting to exercise any right or privilege secured by section 24-34-803; or

(d) Interfere with, injure, or harm, or cause another dog to interfere with, injure, or harm, an assistance dog.

(2) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (1) of this section commits a class 3 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S.

(3)

(a) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (1) of this section shall be liable to the person with a disability or trainer whose rights were affected for actual damages for economic loss, to be recovered in a civil action in a court in the county where the infringement of rights occurred or where the defendant resides.

(b) In any action commenced pursuant to this subsection (3), a court may award costs and reasonable attorney fees.

(4) Nothing in this section is intended to interfere with remedies or relief that any person might be entitled to pursuant to parts 3 to 7 of this article.

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