§ 2-4-203. Ambiguous Statutes – Aids in Construction
If a statute is ambiguous, the court, in determining the intention of the general assembly, may consider among other matters: The object sought to be attained; The circumstances under which the statute was enacted; The legislative history, if any; The common law or former statutory provisions, including laws upon the same or similar subjects; The […]
§ 2-4-204. Severability of Statutory Provisions
If any provision of a statute is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, the remaining provisions of the statute are valid, unless it appears to the court that the valid provisions of the statute are so essentially and inseparably connected with, and so dependent upon, the void provision that it cannot […]
§ 2-4-205. Special or Local Provision Prevails Over General
If a general provision conflicts with a special or local provision, it shall be construed, if possible, so that effect is given to both. If the conflict between the provisions is irreconcilable, the special or local provision prevails as an exception to the general provision, unless the general provision is the later adoption and the […]
§ 2-4-206. Irreconcilable Statutes Passed at the Same or Different Sessions
If statutes enacted at the same or different sessions of the general assembly are irreconcilable, the statute prevails which is latest in its effective date. If the irreconcilable statutes have the same effective date, the statute prevails which is latest in its date of passage. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1424, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: […]
§ 2-4-207. Original Controls Over Subsequent Printing
If the language of the official copy of a statute conflicts with the language of any subsequent printing or reprinting of the statute, the language of the official copy prevails. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1424, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-207.
§ 2-3-1501. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds and determines that in the event of an emergency epidemic or disaster in the state, the general assembly must be prepared to respond to the emergency epidemic or disaster and have a plan for ensuring the continuation of its operations in order to assist in the protection of the health, […]
§ 2-4-106. Month
The word “month” means a calendar month. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1423, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-106.
§ 2-3-1502. Definitions
As used in this part 15, unless the context otherwise requires: “Bioterrorism” means the intentional use of microorganisms or toxins of biological origin to cause death or disease among humans or animals. Repealed. “Department” means the department of public health and environment created in section 25-1-102, C.R.S. (3.5) “Disaster” means the occurrence or imminent threat […]
§ 2-3-1503. Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee – Creation – Membership – Duties
There is hereby created a legislative emergency preparedness, response, and recovery committee. The legislative committee shall develop a plan for the response by, and continuation of operations of, the general assembly and the legislative service agencies in the event of an emergency epidemic or disaster. The legislative committee shall cooperate and coordinate with the division, […]
§ 2-3-1601. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that: Wildfires are a part of the natural cycle of Colorado’s forests, yet increasingly pose a severe threat to human life and property; People are attracted to the forest and mountain areas of the state and increasingly choose to make their homes in what is known as the […]