§ 25-8-306 — Authority to enter and inspect premises and records

Colorado § 25-8-306

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 25: Public
• Art.: Water Quality Control

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(1) The
division has the power, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter and
inspect at any reasonable time and in a reasonable manner any property, premise,
or place for the purpose of investigating any actual, suspected, or potential source
of water pollution, or ascertaining compliance or noncompliance with any control
regulation or any order promulgated under this article. Such entry is also authorized
for the purpose of inspecting and copying records required to be kept concerning
any effluent source.

(2) In the making of such inspections, investigations, and determinations, the
division, insofar as practicable, may designate as its authorized representatives any
qualified personnel of the department of agriculture. The division may also request
assistance from any other state or local agency or institution.

(3) If such entry or inspection is denied or not consented to, the division is
empowered to and shall obtain, from the district or county court for the judicial
district or county in which such property, premise, or place is located, a warrant to
enter and inspect any such property, premise, or place prior to entry and inspection.
The district and county courts of the state of Colorado are empowered to issue
such warrants upon a proper showing of the need for such entry and inspection.

Legislative History

Source: L. 81: Entire article R&RE, p. 1322, � 1, effective July 1.