Colorado Statutes
§ 43-1-1301 — Legislative declaration - intent
(1)The general assembly hereby
finds and declares that the abandonment of railroad rights-of-way and the resulting
loss of railroad service and established railroad corridors will have an adverse
impact on the citizens of the state of Colorado. The general assembly further
declares that the preservation of these abandoned railroad corridors, before the
lines are dismantled and salvaged, is necessary to ensure the continued availability
of these corridors for freight or passenger rail service or other public uses should
no rail service operator be immediately available.
(2)The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the preservation of
railroad service and railroad rights-of-way benefits the transportation system and
the economy of the state. The general assembly further
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Legislative History
Source: L. 97: Entire part added, p. 1618, � 2, effective June 4.
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