§ 35-24.5-102 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 35-24.5-102

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 35: Agriculture
• Art.: Aquaculture

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(1) The general assembly finds and
declares that it is in the interest of the people of the state that the practice of
aquaculture be encouraged in order to promote agricultural diversification,
augment food supplies, expand employment opportunities, promote economic
activity, increase stocks of fish and other aquatic life, protect and better use and
manage the land and water resources of the state, and provide other benefits to the
state.

(2) The general assembly further finds and declares that aquaculture shall
be considered an agricultural enterprise as defined in the Colorado Agricultural
Development Authority Act, article 75 of this title, and, for property tax
assessment purposes, shall be classified pursuant to section 39-1-102 (1.6)(b), C.R.S.

Legislative History

Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 189, � 1, effective June 7.