§ 23-41-202 — Legislative declaration

(1) It is the intent of the general
assembly that sufficient funds be provided to cover the direct costs of a base staff
and their operating expenses to ensure functional continuity of the Colorado
geological survey as provided by statute and as determined pursuant to any
memorandum of understanding entered into pursuant to section 23-41-201. The
survey shall make appropriate charges for preparation and reproduction of reports,
maps, and publications; except that the survey shall not directly compete with
consultants by entering into contracts with the general public and industries for
providing geological and related services.

(2) It is the intent of the general assembly that the Colorado geological
survey place primary emphasis on the statutory objectives of recognition and
mitigation of geologic risks affecting public health and safety and promotion of
economic development of the mineral resources, including, but not limited to,
metals, oil, gas, coalbed methane, and aggregate, of Colorado. Such work shall
require appropriate consideration to public safety and environmental concerns.
Economic development projects proposed or undertaken shall involve basic and
applied geologic research and mapping similar to that undertaken by geological
surveys in other states and be designed to encourage resource exploration and
development by industry. The Colorado geological survey shall not undertake
economic development projects that directly compete with the private sector, but
shall produce basic data, research reports, and maps useful to consultants and
industry. Economic development projects undertaken may be funded by private
foundations and federal agencies, industrial consortia or agencies of other states,
or by the general fund.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2012: Entire part added, (HB 12-1355), ch. 247, p. 1191, � 1, effective June 4.