Title 25, Public Health and Environment
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1001 Short title
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This part 10 shall be known and may be cited as the Artificial Tanning Device Operation Act. Source: L. 92: Entire part added, p. 1284, � 1, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1002 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that injuries may result from improperly supervised use of artificial tanning devices which expose the human body to ultraviolet radiation. Artificial tanning devices may emit more than ten times the amount of ultrav…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1003 Definitions
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As used in this part 10, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Artificial tanning device means any equipment that emits ultraviolet radiation with wavelengths in the air between two hundred and four hundred nanometers and that is used for the tanning of human skin, including…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1004 Registration required - fee - artificial tanning device education fund - creation
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(1) Commencing January 1, 1993, and on each January 1 thereafter, the owner of any artificial tanning facility which makes artificial tanning devices available for public use shall register said facility with the department. (2) (a) The registration of each artificial tanning fac…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1005 Exemptions
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(1) The following devices are exempt from the requirements of this part 10: (a) Artificial tanning devices which are used exclusively for personal, noncommercial purposes by the owner, members of the owner's family, or persons authorized by the owner to use the device; (b) Photot…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1006 Rule-making authority - board
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(1) The standards established by the United States food and drug administration shall be the minimum standards for exposure to radiation through an artificial tanning device in this state; except that the board may establish rules adopting standards for exposure to radiation thro…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1007 Owner responsibilities
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(1) The owner of each registered artificial tanning device shall provide to the department such information concerning the safe and proper operation of the owner's artificial tanning device as is required by this part 10. (2) The owner shall post a sign on the premises where the …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1008 Complaints - investigation
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The department shall have the authority to investigate complaints regarding any injury, accident, or the unsafe operation of an artificial tanning device. Source: L. 92: Entire part added, p. 1288, � 1, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1009 Penalties
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(1) Upon a finding by the board that an owner or lessee of a tanning facility is in violation of any of the provisions of this part 10, or the standards, rules, or regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this part 10, the board may assess a penalty of up to two hundred dolla…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1010 Enforcement
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(1) (a) Whenever the department has reasonable cause to believe a violation of this part 10 or any rule made pursuant to this part 10 has occurred and immediate enforcement is deemed necessary, the department may issue a cease-and-desist order, which may require any person to cea…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1011 Assumption of risk inapplicable
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In any civil action for damages for an injury sustained as the result of the use of an artificial tanning device, it shall be presumed that the defense of assumption of risk as set forth in section 13-21-111.7, C.R.S., shall not apply if the owner has failed to provide the injure…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1101 Legislative declaration
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(1) (a) The general assembly hereby declares that this part 11 is enacted for the purpose of reducing exposure of children to lead hazards and reducing the prevalence of elevated blood lead levels in children under seven years of age. The general assembly finds and determines tha…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1102 Definitions
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As used in this part 11, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Child-occupied facility has the same meaning as that set forth in section 25-7-1102 (2). (2) Department means the department of public health and environment. (2.3) Fund means the lead hazard reduction cash fund …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1103 Lead hazard reduction program
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There is hereby created the lead hazard reduction program in the department of public health and environment to perform prevention, intervention, and general hazard reduction activities needed to reduce exposure of children to lead-based paint hazards. As part of the program, the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1104 Comprehensive plan
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(1) On or before July 1, 1998, the department shall establish a comprehensive plan to prevent elevated blood lead levels in children and to control exposure of children to lead-based paint hazards in residences and child-occupied facilities. The plan shall include: (a) Developmen…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1105 Report. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 97: Entire part added, p. 1085, � 1, effective July 1. L. 2008: Entire section repealed, p. 1907, � 101, effective August 5. 25-5-1106. Acceptance of gifts, grants, and donations - lead hazard reduction cash fund. (1) The department is authorized to accept gifts, grant…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1106 Acceptance of gifts, grants, and donations - lead hazard reduction cash fund
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(1) The department is authorized to accept gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of implementing this part 11 and part 11 of article 7 of this title. (2) There is hereby established in the state treasury the lead hazard reduction cash fund. The fund shall consist of any fe…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1201 Preemption
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The prohibition against producing, manufacturing, selling, and promoting personal care products that contain synthetic plastic microbeads is a matter of statewide concern, and, accordingly, this part 12 preempts any conflicting county or municipal ordinance, rule, or order. Sourc…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1202 Definitions
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As used in this part 12: (1) Over-the-counter drug means a drug that is a personal care product that contains a label that identifies the product as a drug, as required by and meeting the labeling requirements of 21 CFR 201.66. (2) (a) Personal care product means: (I) Any article…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1203 Personal care products containing microbeads - production, manufacture, and sale prohibited
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(1) On and after January 1, 2018, a person shall not produce or manufacture in this state a personal care product containing synthetic plastic microbeads, except for an over-the-counter drug. (2) On and after January 1, 2019, a person shall not: (a) Accept for sale in this state …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1204 Penalty for violation
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A person who violates any provision of this part 12 is subject to a civil penalty of not less than one thousand dollars and not more than ten thousand dollars for each offense. The penalty is determined and collected by the district court for the judicial district in which the vi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1301 Short title
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The short title of this part 13 is the Firefighting Foams and Personal Protective Equipment Control Act. Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1279), ch. 427, p. 3724, � 3, effective August 2.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1302 Definitions
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As used in this part 13, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Chemical plant means a large integrated plant or that portion of such a plant, other than either a plant in which flammable liquids are produced on a commercial scale from crude petroleum, natural gasoline, or ot…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1303 Restriction on sale of certain firefighting foams - exemptions
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(1) Beginning August 2, 2021, a manufacturer of class B firefighting foam may not knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in the state class B firefighting foam to which PFAS chemicals have been added. (2) The restrictions in subsection (1) of t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1303.5 Restriction on use of certain firefighting foams - rules
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(1) Beginning January 1, 2024, a person that uses class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals shall: (a) Not allow a release of the class B firefighting foam; (b) Fully contain the class B firefighting foam by implementing appropriate containment measu…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1304 Notification requirement
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A manufacturer of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals must notify, in writing, persons that sell the manufacturer's products in the state about the provisions of this part 13 prior to August 2, 2020. Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 1…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1305 Notice of chemicals in personal protective equipment
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(1) Beginning August 2, 2019, a manufacturer or other person that sells firefighting personal protective equipment must provide written notice to the purchaser at the time of sale if the firefighting personal protective equipment contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals. The w…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1306 Certificate of compliance
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The department may request a certificate of compliance from a manufacturer of class B firefighting foam or firefighting personal protective equipment. A certificate of compliance must attest that a manufacturer's products meet the requirements of this part 13. Source: L. 2019: En…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1307 Civil penalty
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(1) A manufacturer or a person who violates this part 13 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars for each violation in the case of a first offense. A manufacturer or a person who violates this part 13 repeatedly is subject to a civil penalty not to excee…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1308 Survey
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(1) Once every three years, the department shall conduct a survey of fire departments to determine, as applicable: (a) Each fire department's name, fire department identification number, and address; (b) The amount, type, and date of manufacture of any class B firefighting foam t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1309 Restriction on the use of certain firefighting foam at certain airports - definitions
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(1) Beginning January 1, 2024, the use of class B firefighting foam that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances shall be prohibited at structures used for the storage or maintenance of aircraft where the structure is located in an airport that:…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1310 Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances grant program
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(1) There is hereby created within the department the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances grant program. (2) Grant recipients may use the money received through the grant program for the following purposes: (a) Sampling, assessment, and investigation of perfluoroalkyl a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1311 Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances take-back program
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(1) There is hereby created in the department the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances take-back program to create an incentive for the proper disposal of materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances by allowing the department to purchase and proper…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1312 Reporting requirement
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(1) Notwithstanding section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), the department shall annually report by February 1, 2021, and February 1 of each year until February 1, 2036, to the general assembly's committees of reference with jurisdiction over public health regarding: (a) Any amounts credite…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1401 Short title
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The short title of this part 14 is the Clean Lighting Act. Source: L. 2023: Entire part added, (HB 23-1161), ch. 285, p. 1707, � 8, effective August 7.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1402 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly finds and determines that: (a) Mercury is a potent and persistent neurotoxin that causes harm to human nervous systems, immune systems, and organ function and impairs fetal and child development; (b) Accelerating the phase-out of general-purpose fluoresce…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1403 Definitions
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As used in this part 14, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) CIECAM02-UCS means a color appearance model designed by the International Commission on Illumination to accurately model human color perception that uses uniform color space. (2) (a) Compact fluorescent lamp mean…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1404 Scope and applicability
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(1) Except as described in subsection (2) of this section, this part 14 applies to compact fluorescent lamps and linear fluorescent lamps sold as new in Colorado. (2) This part 14 does not apply to: (a) A lamp that is designed and marketed exclusively for image capture and projec…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1405 Prohibited lamps
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(1) On and after January 1, 2025, a person shall not manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale in Colorado any: (a) Linear fluorescent lamp; or (b) Compact fluorescent lamp. Source: L. 2023: Entire part added, (HB 23-1161), ch. 285, p. 1710, � 8, effective August 7. 25-5-1…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1406 Enforcement - verifications of compliance - civil action by attorney general - penalties
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(1) The executive director shall: (a) Verify major retailers’ and distributors’ compliance with the provisions of this part 14 through online spot-checks, coordination with other states that have similar standards, or both; (b) Conduct such verifications at least once before Janu…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1501 Definitions
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As used in this part 15, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Commercial business means a business or institution, including a research institution, requiring the use of products with sodium nitrite in a concentration greater than ten percent of the mass or volume of the pr…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1502 Sodium nitrite - restriction of sale - label requirements
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(1) A covered entity shall not: (a) Sell or transfer a covered product, except to a commercial business in accordance with section 25-5-1503; or (b) Sell or offer to sell, directly or indirectly, a covered product without a label notice that meets the requirements of section 25-5…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1503 Sale or transfer of covered products to commercial businesses
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(1) A covered entity may sell or transfer a covered product to a verified commercial business pursuant to this subsection (1). A commercial business is verified if, prior to the sale or transfer of the covered product: (a) The commercial business affirms that the business require…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1504 Label requirements
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(1) (a) A covered entity shall label each covered product with the phrase Warning danger: Deadly if ingested. In event of ingestion, immediately seek emergency medical attention for intravenous administration of methylene blue. Ingestion of sodium nitrite, even in small quantitie…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1505 Records
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A covered entity shall retain sale and transfer records and documentation for each purchase or transfer of a covered product for three years after the date of sale or transfer. Source: L. 2024: Entire part added, (HB 24-1081), ch. 72, p. 239, � 2, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1506 Violations - penalties
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(1) A covered entity that violates this part 15 is subject to a civil penalty of ten thousand dollars for the first violation and a civil penalty of no more than one million dollars for a second or subsequent violation. (2) (a) The attorney general or any aggrieved individual may…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1601 Definitions
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As used in this part 16, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Department means the department of public health and environment created in section 25-1-102. (2) Gas-fueled stove means a household stove, range, or cooktop that directly combusts a gaseous or liquid fuel, is us…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1602 Labeling requirements - public information on the department’s website
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(1) (a) A retailer shall not sell, attempt to sell, or offer to sell, in a store, a new gas-fueled stove to a potential consumer in the state unless a yellow adhesive label on the display model for the gas-fueled stove bears the following statement in bold-faced, black type that …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-1603 Enforcement - deceptive trade practice
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A retailer that, in the course of the retailer's business, violates section 25-5-1602 commits a deceptive trade practice under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, article 1 of title 6. Source: L. 2025: Entire part added, (HB 25-1161), ch. 438, p. 2525, � 1, effective August 6.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 25-5-201 Legislative declaration
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The purpose of this part 2 is to protect so far as may be possible the health and well-being of the people of this state by providing for the enrichment of certain kinds of flour and bread in order to increase their content of certain essential vitamins and minerals. There will c…