Colorado Statutes
§ 40-20-304 — Emergency operations
Colorado § 40-20-304
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Bluebook
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 40-20-304 (2026).
Text
(1)State emergency response
authorities may recommend actions necessary to protect railroads, rail workers,
and public safety in the event of an emergency such as wildfire, flood, earth
movement, or civil disorder, including stopping or rerouting rail traffic if deemed
necessary.
(2)A railroad shall respond to a state emergency response authority
promptly and work closely with state and local officials during emergencies to
coordinate response efforts and ensure the safety of rail personnel and the public.
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Legislative History
Source: L. 2024: Entire part added, (HB 24-1030), ch. 161, p. 750, � 1,
effective July 1.
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