§ 25-6.5-101 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 25-6.5-101

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 25: Public
• Art.: Environmental Control

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(1) The general assembly hereby finds
and determines that the protection of the natural environment of this state is
important to the public health and welfare of the citizens of Colorado.

(2) The general assembly further finds and determines that the
environmental laws of this state relating to air quality control in article 7 of this
title, water quality control in article 8 of this title, hazardous waste in article 15 of
this title, and solid waste in article 20 of title 30, C.R.S., may be highly technical,
complex, and subject to varying interpretation.

(3) The general assembly, therefore, declares that the provisions of this
article are enacted to enhance public notice and awareness of rules, regulations,
and interpretations of the environmental laws of this state and to ensure public
confidence in the fairness of the enforcement of any agency requirements.

Legislative History

Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1363, � 1, effective July 1.