Title 30, Government - County
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-105 Animal control officers - peace officer designation
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Personnel engaged in animal control, however titled or administratively assigned, may issue citations or summonses and complaints enforcing the county dog control resolution or any other county resolution concerning the control of pet animals or municipal ordinance without regard…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-201 Penalty for leaving campfire unattended
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(1) (a) Any person who starts or maintains a campfire commits the offense of leaving a campfire unattended if he or she knowingly or recklessly: (I) Fails to reasonably attend the campfire at all times; or (II) Fails to thoroughly extinguish the campfire before leaving the site. …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-202 Penalty for defacing or destroying notices
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Any person who willfully destroys, removes, injures, or defaces any such notice erected on any such highway, or willfully injures or defaces any inscription or device comprising such notice, commits a petty offense. Source: L. 1885: p. 162, � 2. R.S. 08: � 1228. C.L. � 8705. CSA:…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-301 Definitions
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As used in this part 3, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Firearm or firearms means any pistol, revolver, rifle, or other weapon of any description from which any shot, projectile, or bullet may be discharged. Source: L. 66: p. 4, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 36-22-1. Cross refer…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-302 Board of county commissioners to designate area
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(1) The board of county commissioners of any county in this state may designate, by resolution, areas in the unincorporated territory of such county in which it is unlawful for any person to discharge any firearms, except a duly authorized law enforcement officer acting in the li…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-303 Violation - penalty
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Any person violating any provisions of this part 3 commits a petty offense. Source: L. 66: p. 5, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 36-22-3. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3248, � 504, effective March 1, 2022.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-304 Jurisdiction - enforcement
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County courts, in their respective counties, have jurisdiction in prosecutions of violations of this part 3. It is the duty of the sheriff and his undersheriffs and deputies, in their respective counties, to enforce the provisions of this part 3. Source: L. 66: p. 5, � 1. C.R.S. …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-401 General regulations - definitions
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(1) In addition to those powers granted by sections 30-11-101 and 30-11-107 and by parts 1, 2, and 3 of this article 15, the board of county commissioners may adopt ordinances for control or licensing of those matters of purely local concern that are described in the following en…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-401.5 Fire safety standards
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(1) In addition to any other powers granted by the general assembly, the board of county commissioners of each county has the power to adopt ordinances to provide for minimum fire safety standards which shall be modeled upon those contained in the uniform fire code, including the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-402.5 Enforcement personnel - peace officer designation
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(1) Personnel designated by ordinance duly adopted to enforce county ordinances adopted pursuant to this part 4, however titled or administratively assigned, may issue citations or summonses and complaints enforcing county ordinances without regard to the certification requiremen…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-403 Style of ordinances
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The style of the ordinances in counties shall be: Be it ordained by the board of county commissioners of .......... county. Source: L. 79: Entire part added, p. 1145, � 1, effective May 24.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-404 Majority must vote for ordinances - proving ordinances
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All ordinances shall require for their passage or adoption the concurrence of a majority of the board of county commissioners. All ordinances may be proven by the seal of the county, and, when printed in book or pamphlet form and purporting to be printed and published by authorit…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-405 Record and publication of ordinances
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All ordinances, as soon as may be after their adoption, shall be recorded in a book kept for that purpose and shall be authenticated by the signatures of the chairman of the board of county commissioners and the county clerk and recorder. All ordinances of a general or permanent …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-406 Reading before board of county commissioners - publication
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No ordinance shall be adopted by any board of county commissioners of any county in this state unless the same has been previously introduced and read at a preceding regular or special meeting of such board and published in full in one newspaper of general circulation published i…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-407 Reading - adoption of code
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Whenever the reading of an ordinance or of a code, which is to be adopted by reference, is required by statute, any such requirement shall be deemed to be satisfied if the title of the proposed ordinance or code is read and the entire text of the proposed ordinance or of any code…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-408 Disposition of fines and forfeitures
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All fines and forfeitures for the violation of ordinances and, except as otherwise provided for surcharges levied pursuant to section 30-15-402 (2) and (3), all moneys collected for licenses or otherwise shall be paid into the treasury of the county at such times and in such mann…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-409 One-year limitation of suits
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All suits for the recovery of any fine and prosecutions for the commission of any offense made punishable under any ordinance of any county shall be barred one year after the commission of the offense for which the fine is sought to be recovered. Source: L. 79: Entire part added,…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-410 County courts - jurisdiction
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County courts, in their respective counties, have jurisdiction in prosecutions of violations of county ordinances. The simplified county court procedures set forth in part 1 of article 2 of title 16, C.R.S., and the penalty assessment procedures set forth in part 2 of said articl…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-411 Conflicts with state statutes
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No county shall adopt an ordinance that is in conflict with any state statute. Source: L. 79: Entire part added, p. 1147, � 1, effective May 24.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-501 License required
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No person, partnership, or corporation shall operate, conduct, carry on, or maintain a public dance hall, booth, pavilion, or other place where public dances are held without first obtaining a license therefor. Any person, firm, or corporation desiring such license shall make app…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-502 License not transferable
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No license issued under the provisions of this part 5 shall be assigned or transferred by the person, firm, or corporation to whom it is issued, and no license shall be available or used for more than one particular place, building, or premises described in the application and in…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-503 Revocation or cancellation of licenses
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The board of county commissioners issuing such licenses has full power and authority, at its discretion, to revoke and cancel any license issued by the board under this part 5 whenever the board, by proper resolution, determines that the public morals or public safety or public h…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-504 Penalty
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Any person violating any of the provisions of this part 5 commits a petty offense. Source: L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-228), ch. 246, p. 1031, � 1, effective August 9. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3249, � 506, effective March 1, 2022. Editor's …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-15-505 Jurisdiction
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The county court of the county wherein such licenses are issued has full jurisdiction to try and punish all cases for violation of the provisions of this part 5, subject to the right of appeal in such cases as provided by law. Source: L. 2017: Entire part added, (SB 17-228), ch. …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-17-101 Legislative declaration
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It is the intent of the general assembly in the enactment of this part 1 to enable each county to provide a means of temporary general assistance to poor persons who reside in the county or to transients. Such temporary general assistance is necessarily restricted by the limited …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-17-103 Standards and guidelines
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(1) If a temporary general assistance program is undertaken, the board of county commissioners of each county, by ordinance, shall establish standards and guidelines for determining who is eligible to receive temporary general assistance, what types of assistance shall be offered…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-17-104 Burial expenses
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Each county shall also provide for the decent burial of any person who dies within the county who does not leave sufficient funds for such burial and whose family is either financially unable to provide for such burial or cannot be contacted within a reasonable time. Source: L. 8…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-17-105 Temporary general assistance account
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Each board of county commissioners, upon its determination to undertake a temporary general assistance program, shall establish a temporary general assistance account for the purpose of providing money for the temporary general assistance program in the county; and each board sha…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-17-106 Establishment of poorhouse. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 81: Entire article R&RE, p. 1452, � 1, effective May 22. L. 82: (4) amended, p. 428, � 6, effective July 1. L. 2003: Entire section repealed, p. 914, � 23, effective August 6.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-17-107 Reimbursement to county
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If at any time the recipient of temporary general assistance acquires funds or other property, he shall be answerable to the county for the expense of the relief furnished. If the recipient fails to reimburse the county upon demand, the county may assert its claim for reimburseme…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-100.5 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (a) Proper disposal of solid wastes is a matter of mixed statewide and local concern; (b) Improper disposal of solid wastes poses significant public health risks, environmental hazards, and long-term liability for the citiz…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-1001 Definitions
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As used in this part 10, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Consumer product means any device that is primarily intended for personal or household use and is typically sold, distributed, or made available to the general population through retail or mail-order distribution…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-1002 Lead-acid batteries - disposal limitations
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(1) On and after July 1, 2007, land disposal of residentially generated used lead-acid batteries shall be prohibited. (2) A person shall dispose of used lead-acid batteries by delivering the batteries to: (a) A retailer or wholesaler engaged in lead-acid battery collection or rec…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-1003 Lead-acid batteries - collection for recycling
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(1) A retailer selling replacement lead-acid batteries in the state may: (a) Accept from customers, at the point of transfer, used lead-acid batteries of the same general type and in a quantity at least equal to the number of new batteries purchased, if offered by customers; and …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-1004 Lead-acid battery wholesalers
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Any wholesaler selling replacement lead-acid batteries may accept from customers at the point of transfer used lead-acid batteries of the same general type and in a quantity at least equal to the number of new batteries purchased, if offered by customers. Source: L. 2005: Entire …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-1005 Used oil disposal limitations
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(1) On and after July 1, 2007, land disposal of residentially generated used oil shall be prohibited. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a person may dispose of an item or substance that contains de minimis quantities of used oil in a solid wastes disposal site a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-1006 Limitations on the disposal of tires. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 2005: Entire part added, p. 1255, � 2, effective August 8. L. 2009: (2) amended, (SB 09-289), ch. 314, p. 1700, � 4, effective August 5. L. 2014: Entire section repealed, (HB 14-1352), ch. 351, p. 1596, � 13, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-1007 Waste tires - collection for recycling. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 2005: Entire part added, p. 1256, � 2, effective August 8. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (SB 09-289), ch. 314, p. 1700, � 5, effective August 5. L. 2014: Entire section repealed, (HB 14-1352), ch. 351, p. 1596, � 13, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-1008 Tire wholesalers. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 2005: Entire part added, p. 1256, � 2, effective August 8. L. 2014: Entire section repealed, (HB 14-1352), ch. 351, p. 1596, � 13, effective July 1. 30-20-1009. Inspection - enforcement - nuisances - violations - civil penalty. (1) The inspection, enforcement, nuisance…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-101 Definitions
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As used in this part 1, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Approved site or facility means a site or facility for which a certificate of designation has been obtained, as provided in this part 1. (1.5) Closed site or facility means a site or facility that has been closed …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-101.5 Additional powers of the department - legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that a solid waste management program shall be created in and administered by the department and shall be implemented to protect human health and the environment in a manner that: (a) Promotes a community ethic to reduce or elimi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-1010 Violation - penalty
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Any person who violates any provision of this part 10 commits a civil infraction. Each day of violation shall be deemed a separate offense under this section. Source: L. 2005: Entire part added, p. 1256, � 2, effective August 8. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 4…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-103 Application for certificate
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(1) Any person desiring to own or operate a solid wastes disposal site and facility shall make application to the governing body having jurisdiction over the area in which such site and facility is or is proposed to be located for a certificate of designation. Such application sh…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-103.7 Review of applications by private contractors
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(1) (a) Upon issuing an initial approval of an application for a solid wastes disposal site and facility under the provisions of section 30-20-103 (2), the department shall determine whether it will be able to complete review of such application within one hundred fifty days. If …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-104 Factors to be considered
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(1) In considering an application for a proposed solid wastes disposal site and facility, the governing body having jurisdiction shall take into account: (a) The effect that the solid wastes disposal site and facility will have on the surrounding property, taking into considerati…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-105 Certificate - state financial assurance requirements
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(1) If the governing body having jurisdiction deems that a certificate of designation should be granted to the applicant, it shall issue the certificate, and such certificate shall be displayed in a prominent place at the site and facility. Such governing body shall not issue a c…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-106 Private disposal prohibited - when. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 67: p. 760, � 6. C.R.S. 1963: � 36-23-6. L. 71: p. 343, � 7. L. 81: Entire section repealed, p. 1360, � 7, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-107 Designation of exclusive sites and facilities
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The governing body of any county or municipality may by ordinance designate and approve one or more solid wastes disposal sites and facilities, either within or without its corporate limits, if designated and approved by the governing body having jurisdiction, as its exclusive so…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-108 Contracts with governmental units authorized
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(1) An approved solid wastes disposal site and facility may be operated by any person pursuant to contract with any governmental unit. (2) Any municipality or county acting by itself or in association with any other such governmental unit may establish and operate an approved sit…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-20-109 Commission to promulgate rules - definitions
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(1) The solid and hazardous waste commission shall promulgate rules for the engineering design and operation of solid wastes disposal sites and facilities, which may include: (a) The establishment of engineering design criteria applicable, but not limited, to protection of surfac…