§ 25-13-101. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Recreation Land Preservation Act of 1971”. Source: L. 71: p. 643, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-34-1.

§ 25-13-102. Legislative Declaration

The purpose of this article is to establish minimum controls to prohibit the pollution of the air, water, and land, to prevent the degradation of the natural environment of recreational and mountain areas in this state in order to preserve and maintain the ecology and environment in its natural condition, to facilitate the enjoyment of […]

§ 25-13-103. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Board” means the state board of health. “Campsite” means any specific area within organized campgrounds or other recreation areas which is used for overnight stays by an individual, a single camping family, a group, or any other similar entity. “Department” means the department of public […]

§ 25-13-104. Administration

Except as provided in section 25-13-111, the department shall administer the provisions of this article. The board shall promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this article. The department shall furnish consulting services to county commissioners, municipalities, other governmental agencies, and private landowners regarding toilet facilities and procedures for refuse collection […]

§ 25-13-105. Unlawful Acts

Except as otherwise provided in this article, it is unlawful for any person: Within the recreation areas of the state to discharge untreated sewage upon the surface of the ground or in any waters of the state; To deposit or bury refuse on the public lands or waters within this state, except within areas or […]

§ 25-13-106. Sewage Disposal

In organized campgrounds, all sewage shall be disposed of in facilities provided by the campground operator. The operator shall maintain such facilities in the manner prescribed by rules and regulations of the board. Sewage in recreation areas may be disposed of by burial at a depth greater than six inches at a distance of more […]

§ 25-13-107. Refuse Disposal

All persons shall dispose of refuse in containers which shall be provided for that purpose by operators of organized campgrounds. Organized campground operators shall keep the grounds free of uncontained refuse and shall provide a sufficient number of secure waterproof containers, preferably metal, with flyproof tops for the disposal of refuse. The containers shall be […]

§ 25-13-108. Water Supplies

All water supplied to the public in an organized campground shall conform to the requirements of standards adopted by the board, rules and regulations adopted by the board, or any higher local standards. Source: L. 71: p. 646, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-34-8.

§ 25-13-109. Group Gatherings

Any group of twenty-five or more persons assembled for a meeting, festival, social gathering, or other similar purpose in an organized campground or recreation area for a period which reasonably could have been anticipated to exceed ten hours shall make provision for sewage, wastewater, and refuse disposal in accordance with rules and regulations of the […]

§ 25-13-110. Camping Duration

No person may camp in a campsite within recreation areas for a period exceeding two weeks. Any campsite may be closed by the department or other lawful authority for an indefinite period to permit recovery of the campsite to its natural state following excessive use and resulting environmental deterioration. Source: L. 71: p. 646, § […]

§ 25-13-111. Enforcement

This article shall be enforced by the department, the division of parks and wildlife, all county, district, and municipal public health agencies and boards of health, and any peace officer in this state. Source: L. 71: p. 646, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-34-11. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1422), ch. 419, p. 2105, […]

§ 25-13-112. Citizen’s Complaint

Any person may initiate an action under the provisions of this article by signing a complaint, in accordance with the applicable rules of judicial procedure, that he has observed a violation of this article. Source: L. 71: p. 646, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-34-14.

§ 25-13-113. Construction

No provisions of this article shall be construed to repeal or in any way invalidate more stringent actions, orders, rules, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, or quality standards established by any governmental entity or agency. Source: L. 71: p. 646, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-34-13.

§ 25-13-114. Penalty for Violation

[ Editor’s note: This version of this section is effective until March 1, 2022. ] Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.