§ 25-8.5-101 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 25-8.5-101

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 25: Public
• Art.: Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority

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(1) The general assembly hereby finds
and declares that the organization of a Cherry Creek basin water quality authority
will:

(a) Be for the public benefit and advantage of the people of the state of
Colorado;

(b) Benefit the inhabitants and landowners within the authority by preserving
water quality in Cherry Creek and Cherry Creek reservoir;

(c) Benefit the people of the state of Colorado by preserving waters for
recreation, fisheries, water supplies, and other beneficial uses;

(d) Promote the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of
Colorado.

(2) It is further declared that the authority will provide for effective efforts
by the various counties, municipalities, special districts, and landowners within the
boundaries of the authority in the protection of water quality.

(3) It is further declared that the authority should provide that new
developments and construction activities pay their equitable proportion of costs for
water quality preservation and facilities.

(4) This article, being necessary to secure the public health, safety,
convenience, and welfare, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.

Legislative History

Source: L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1029, � 1, effective April 28.