§ 35-1-110 — Legal adviser - legal actions

The attorney general shall be the
legal adviser for the department of agriculture and shall defend it in all actions and
proceedings brought against it. The district attorney of the judicial district in which
a cause of action may arise shall bring any action, civil or criminal, requested by the
commissioner to abate a condition which exists in violation of, or to restrain or
enjoin any action which is in violation of, or to prosecute for the violation of or for
the enforcement of, the agricultural laws or the standards, orders, rules, and
regulations of the department established by or issued under the provisions of this
article. If the district attorney fails to act, the commissioner may bring any such
action and shall be represented by the attorney general or, with the approval of the
commission, by special counsel.

Legislative History

Source: L. 49: p. 196, � 14. CSA: C. 5, � 13(16). CRS 53: � 6-1-11. C.R.S. 1963: � 6-1-11.