§ 35-13-101 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 35-13-101

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 35: Agriculture
• Art.: Anhydrous Ammonia

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(1) This is an article to prescribe uniform
regulations in this state for safety in the design, construction, location, installation,
and operation of equipment for storing, handling, transporting by tank or tank
trailer, and utilizing anhydrous ammonia as an agricultural fertilizer; and to provide
for the enjoining or abatement of violations of regulations issued under this article;
and to prohibit the refilling or use of such containers without authorization by the
owner thereof; and to prohibit the adoption by municipalities or other political
subdivisions of ordinances or regulations in conflict with this article.

(2) The general assembly hereby declares that any violation of this article or
rules promulgated pursuant to this article shall constitute a substantial danger to
public health and safety.

Legislative History

Source: L. 67: p. 325, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 6-17-1. L. 2008: Entire section amended, p. 633, � 1, effective August 5.