§ 24-46.5-101 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 24-46.5-101

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 24: Government
• Art.: Colorado Business Incentive Fund

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(1) The general assembly hereby finds
and declares:

(a) That the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state are
dependent upon the continued encouragement, development, and expansion of
opportunities for employment in the private sector in this state;

(b) That the economic history of this state has been characterized by a
boom and bust cycle resulting in severe social and economic dislocation and
dramatic fluctuation in economic activity and public revenues;

(c) That diversification of the state's economic base will contribute to much-needed economic stability;

(d) That it is vital to the continued development of economic opportunity in
this state, including the development of new businesses and the expansion of
existing businesses, that this state provide additional incentives to entities making
a commitment to build and operate new business facilities which will result in
substantial and long-term expansion of new employment within this state; and

(e) That the public purpose to be served by the passage of this article
outweighs all other individual interests.

Legislative History

Source: L. 91, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 9, � 1, effective July 5.