Title 25, Public Health and Environment

(1) The general assembly hereby authorizes the department of public health and environment to participate in federal implementation of the "Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978", and for such purpose the department has the authority to: (a) Enter into cooperative a…

(1) The general assembly accepts the provisions of section 107 (a) of Public Law 95-604 requiring the state to pay ten percent of the actual cost of any remedial action and administrative costs from nonfederal moneys. (2) The state of Colorado may receive a share of the net profi…

(1) Nothing in this part 3 shall supersede the provisions of part 1 of this article. (2) The authority to participate in federal implementation of remedial actions at designated processing sites shall terminate at such time as the authority of the federal government to perform re…

The general assembly finds and declares that noise is a major source of environmental pollution which represents a threat to the serenity and quality of life in the state of Colorado. Excess noise often has an adverse physiological and psychological effect on human beings, thus c…

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commercial zone" means: (a) An area where offices, clinics, and the facilities needed to serve them are located; (b) An area with local shopping and service establishments located within walking distances of the…

(1) Every activity to which this article is applicable shall be conducted in a manner so that any noise produced is not objectionable due to intermittence, beat frequency, or shrillness. Sound levels of noise radiating from a property line at a distance of twenty-five feet or mor…

Whenever there is reason to believe that a nuisance exists, as defined in section 25-12-103, any county or resident of the state may maintain an action in equity in the district court of the judicial district in which the alleged nuisance exists to abate and prevent such nuisance…

Any violation or disobedience of any injunction or order expressly provided for by section 25-12-104 shall be punished as a contempt of court by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than two thousand dollars. Each day in which an individual is in violation of the …

(1) Except for such vehicles as are designed exclusively for racing purposes, no person shall sell or offer for sale a new motor vehicle that produces a maximum noise exceeding the following noise limits, at a distance of fifty feet from the center of the lane of travel, under te…

(1) Counties or municipalities may adopt resolutions or ordinances prohibiting the operation of motor vehicles within their respective jurisdictions that produce noise in excess of the sound levels in decibels, measured on the "A" scale on a standard sound level meter having char…

Except as provided in sections 25-12-103 (12) and 25-12-110, this article shall not be construed to preempt or limit the authority of any municipality or county to adopt standards that are no less restrictive than the provisions of this article. Source: L. 71: p. 651, § 1. C.R.S.…

(1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the imposition of inconsistent, outdated, and unnecessary noise restrictions on qualifying sport shooting ranges that meet specific, designated qualifications work to the detriment of the public health, welfare,…

(1) An off-highway vehicle operated within the state shall not emit more than the following level of sound when measured using SAE J1287: (a) If manufactured before January 1, 1998................................................................ 99 db(A); (b) If manufactured on or…

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Recreation Land Preservation Act of 1971". Source: L. 71: p. 643, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-34-1.

The purpose of this article is to establish minimum controls to prohibit the pollution of the air, water, and land, to prevent the degradation of the natural environment of recreational and mountain areas in this state in order to preserve and maintain the ecology and environment…

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the state board of health. (2) "Campsite" means any specific area within organized campgrounds or other recreation areas which is used for overnight stays by an individual, a single camping family, …

(1) Except as provided in section 25-13-111, the department shall administer the provisions of this article. (2) The board shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this article. (3) The department shall furnish consulting services to county c…

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this article, it is unlawful for any person: (a) Within the recreation areas of the state to discharge untreated sewage upon the surface of the ground or in any waters of the state; (b) To deposit or bury refuse on the public lands or waters wi…

(1) In organized campgrounds, all sewage shall be disposed of in facilities provided by the campground operator. The operator shall maintain such facilities in the manner prescribed by rules and regulations of the board. (2) Sewage in recreation areas may be disposed of by burial…

(1) All persons shall dispose of refuse in containers which shall be provided for that purpose by operators of organized campgrounds. Organized campground operators shall keep the grounds free of uncontained refuse and shall provide a sufficient number of secure waterproof contai…

All water supplied to the public in an organized campground shall conform to the requirements of standards adopted by the board, rules and regulations adopted by the board, or any higher local standards. Source: L. 71: p. 646, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-34-8.

Any group of twenty-five or more persons assembled for a meeting, festival, social gathering, or other similar purpose in an organized campground or recreation area for a period which reasonably could have been anticipated to exceed ten hours shall make provision for sewage, wast…

No person may camp in a campsite within recreation areas for a period exceeding two weeks. Any campsite may be closed by the department or other lawful authority for an indefinite period to permit recovery of the campsite to its natural state following excessive use and resulting…

This article shall be enforced by the department, the division of parks and wildlife, all county, district, and municipal public health agencies and boards of health, and any peace officer in this state. Source: L. 71: p. 646, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-34-11. L. 2010: Entire section…

Any person may initiate an action under the provisions of this article by signing a complaint, in accordance with the applicable rules of judicial procedure, that he has observed a violation of this article. Source: L. 71: p. 646, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-34-14.

No provisions of this article shall be construed to repeal or in any way invalidate more stringent actions, orders, rules, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, or quality standards established by any governmental entity or agency. Source: L. 71: p. 646, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-34…

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article 13 commits a civil infraction. Source: L. 71: p. 646, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-34-14. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3239, § 472, effective March 1, 2022.

(1) The general assembly finds that many of the schools in this state permit the use of tobacco products in and around school property. The general assembly further finds that secondhand smoke generated by such activity and the negative example set and frequently imitated by our …

This part 2 shall be known and may be cited as the "Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act". Source: L. 2006: Entire part added, p. 53, § 1, effective July 1. ANNOTATION The Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act's (CCIAA) airport smoking concession exemption does not violate the equal protection …

(1) The general assembly hereby finds and determines that: (a) It is in the best interest of the people of this state to protect the public from involuntary exposure to emissions from secondhand smoke and electronic smoking devices (ESD) in most indoor areas open to the public, i…

As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Repealed. (2) "Auditorium" means the part of a public building where an audience gathers to attend a performance, and includes any corridors, hallways, or lobbies adjacent thereto. (3) "Bar" means any indoor area …

(1) Except as provided in section 25-14-205, smoking is not permitted and a person shall not smoke in any indoor area, including: (a) Public meeting places; (b) Elevators; (c) Government-owned or -operated means of mass transportation, including, but not limited to, buses, vans, …

(1) This part 2 does not apply to: (a) Private homes, private residences, and private automobiles; except that this part 2 shall apply if any such home, residence, or vehicle is being used for child care or day care or if a private vehicle is being used for the public transportat…

(1) The owner or manager of any place otherwise exempted under section 25-14-205 may post signs prohibiting smoking. Such posting shall have the effect of including such place in the places where smoking is prohibited or restricted pursuant to this part 2. (2) Repealed. Source: L…

(1) This part 2 shall not be interpreted or construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise restricted by any other applicable law. (2) (a) (I) A local authority may, pursuant to article 16 of title 31, a municipal home rule charter, or article 15 of title 30, enact, adopt, and…

(1) It is unlawful for a person who owns, manages, operates, or otherwise controls the use of a premises subject to this part 2 to violate any provision of this part 2. (2) It is unlawful for a person to smoke in an area where smoking is prohibited pursuant to this part 2. (3) Ex…

(1) For a violation of section 25-14-204 (2) or (3), the penalty shall be as follows: (a) A written warning for a first violation committed within a twenty-four-month period; and (b) Fines as specified in section 25-14-208 (3) for a second or subsequent violation within a twenty-…

If any provision of this part 2 or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this part 2 that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the pr…

(1) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Teen Tobacco Use Prevention Act". (2) (a) The sale of a cigarette or tobacco product to a person who is under twenty-one years of age is prohibited. (b) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2020.) (3) As used in this section, unless t…

As used in this article 1.5, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Department" means the department of public health and environment created in section 25-1-102 (1). Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (SB 25-275), ch. 377, p. 2075, § 201, effective August 6.

(1) The department has, in addition to all other powers and duties imposed upon it by law, the powers and duties provided in this section as follows: (a) To close theaters, schools, and other public places, and to forbid gatherings of people when necessary to protect the public h…

(1) The department has, in addition to all other powers and duties imposed upon it by law, the powers and duties provided in this section as follows: (a) (I) To investigate and control the causes of epidemic and communicable diseases affecting the public health. (II) For the purp…

(1) The department has, in addition to all other powers and duties imposed upon it by law, the powers and duties provided in this section as follows: (a) (I) (A) [Editor's note: This version of subsection (1)(a)(I)(A) is effective until July 1, 2028.] To annually license and to e…

(1) The department has, in addition to all other powers and duties imposed upon it by law, the powers and duties provided in this section as follows: (a) To impound any vegetables and other edible crops and meat and animal products intended for and unfit for human consumption, an…

(1) The department has, in addition to all other powers and duties imposed upon it by law, the powers and duties provided in this section as follows: (a) To establish and operate programs which the department determines are important in promoting, protecting, and maintaining the …

(1) Legislative declaration. (a) The general assembly hereby declares that it is necessary to implement rules to ensure that patients suffering from legitimate debilitating medical conditions are able to safely gain access to medical marijuana and to ensure that these patients: (…