Colorado § 37-3-106 Regulations to protect works

Colorado Statutes

§ 37-3-106 — Regulations to protect works

Colorado § 37-3-106

Title 37Water and

Art.Board of Directors - Powers and Duties

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 37-3-106 (2026).

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(1)Where necessary, in order to secure the best results from the execution and operation of the plans of the district or to prevent damage to the district by the deterioration or misuse or by the pollution of the waters of any watercourse therein, the board of directors may make regulations for and may prescribe the manner of building bridges, roads, fences, or other works in, into, along, or across any channel, reservoir, or other construction; and may prescribe the manner in which ditches or other works shall be adjusted to or connected with the works of the district or any watercourse therein; and, when not in conflict with the rules of the water quality control commission, may prescribe the manner in which the watercourses of the district may be used for sewer outlets or for

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(1) Where necessary, in order to
secure the best results from the execution and operation of the plans of the district
or to prevent damage to the district by the deterioration or misuse or by the
pollution of the waters of any watercourse therein, the board of directors may make
regulations for and may prescribe the manner of building bridges, roads, fences, or
other works in, into, along, or across any channel, reservoir, or other construction;
and may prescribe the manner in which ditches or other works shall be adjusted to
or connected with the works of the district or any watercourse therein; and, when
not in conflict with the rules of the water quality control commission, may prescribe
the manner in which the watercourses of the district may be used for sewer outlets
or for disposal of waste.

(2) The construction of any works in a manner harmful to the district or to
any watercourse therein, and in a manner contrary to that specified by the board of
directors, is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand
dollars. The directors have authority to enforce by mandamus or other legal
proceedings all necessary regulations made by them and authorized by articles 1 to
8 of this title and may remove any harmful construction or may close any opening
improperly made. Any person, corporation, or municipality willfully failing to comply
with such regulations is liable for all damage caused by such failure and for the
cost of renewing any construction damaged or destroyed.

Legislative History

Source: L. 22: p. 28, � 19. C.L. � 9533. CSA: C. 138, � 144. CRS 53: � 30-3-12. C.R.S. 1963: � 29-3-12. L. 2019: (1) amended, (HB 19-1071), ch. 17, p. 63, � 3, effective August 2.