§ 33-33-113. Legislative Review – Termination
The council terminates on September 1, 2024, unless the general assembly votes to renew the legislative mandate of this article. Absent a vote to renew the legislative mandate of this article, the council shall cease all operations within a twelve-month period after September 1, 2024. Prior to the termination, the department of regulatory agencies shall […]
§ 33-41-101. Legislative Declaration
The purpose of this article is to encourage owners of land to make land and water areas available for recreational purposes by limiting their liability toward persons entering thereon for such purposes. Source: L. 69: R&RE, p. 411, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 62-4-1. L. 97: Entire section amended, p. 53, § 1, effective March […]
§ 33-41-102. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Charge” means a consideration paid for entry upon or use of the land or any facilities thereon or adjacent thereto; except that, in a case of land leased to a public entity or in which a public entity has been granted an easement or other […]
§ 33-41-103. Limitation on Landowner’s Liability
Subject to the provision of section 33-41-105, an owner of land who either directly or indirectly invites or permits, without charge, any person to use such property for recreational purposes does not thereby: Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose; Confer upon such person the legal status of an invitee or […]
§ 33-41-104. When Liability Is Not Limited
Nothing in this article limits in any way any liability which would otherwise exist: For willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a known dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity likely to cause harm; For injury suffered by any person in any case where the owner of land charges the person who enters […]
§ 33-41-105. Article Not to Create Liability or Relieve Obligation
Nothing in this article shall be construed to: Create, enlarge, or affect in any manner any liability for willful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a known dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity likely to cause harm, or for injury suffered by any person in any case where the owner of land charges […]
§ 33-41-105.5. Prevailing Party – Attorney Fees and Costs
The prevailing party in any civil action by a recreational user for damages against a landowner who allows the use of the landowner’s property for public recreational purposes shall recover the costs of the action together with reasonable attorney fees as determined by the court. Source: L. 97: Entire section added, p. 54, § 6, […]
§ 33-41-106. Ownership of Recreational Area by Another State
No other state of the United States, or agency or political subdivision thereof, shall acquire, own, or operate any land or interest therein in the state of Colorado for park or recreational purposes, except under the terms of an interstate compact. Source: L. 75: Entire section added, p. 1335, § 1, effective May 22.
§ 33-44-101. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Ski Safety Act of 1979”. Source: L. 79: Entire article added, p. 1237, § 1, effective July 1.
§ 33-44-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that it is in the interest of the state of Colorado to establish reasonable safety standards for the operation of ski areas and for the skiers using them. Realizing the dangers that inhere in the sport of skiing, regardless of any and all reasonable safety measures that can […]