§ 39-22-3801 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 39-22-3801

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 39: Taxation
• Art.: Income Tax

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(1) The general assembly hereby finds
and declares that:

(a) Horses are a cherished part of our western heritage and an important
aspect of Colorado's culture and economy;

(b) Colorado is facing a growing threat of an increasing number of unwanted
horses;

(c) Approximately six thousand horses become unwanted in Colorado each
year;

(d) Most of Colorado's horse rescue facilities are operating at capacity and,
as such, their ability to care for additional unwanted horses is limited;

(e) Documented incidences of horse abuse and neglect are rising; and

(f) The Colorado unwanted horse alliance, a registered nonprofit
organization pursuant to section 501 (c)(3) of the internal revenue code, exists to
help find solutions to the problem.

(2) In order to assist the Colorado unwanted horse alliance in fulfilling its
mission, the general assembly recognizes that many citizens of Colorado may be
willing to provide moneys to assist in its efforts. It is therefore the intent of the
general assembly to provide Coloradans the opportunity to support the efforts of
the Colorado unwanted horse alliance by allowing citizens to make a voluntary
contribution on their state income tax returns to the unwanted horse fund for such
purpose.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2010: Entire part added, (SB 10-139), ch. 305, p. 1440, � 1, effective August 11.