§ 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 […]
§ 33-44-103. Definitions
As used in this article 44, unless the context otherwise requires: “Base area lift” means any passenger tramway which skiers ordinarily use without first using some other passenger tramway. “Competitor” means a skier actually engaged in competition, a special event, or training or practicing for competition or a special event on any portion of the […]
§ 33-44-104. Negligence – Civil Actions
A violation of any requirement of this article shall, to the extent such violation causes injury to any person or damage to property, constitute negligence on the part of the person violating such requirement. A violation by a ski area operator of any requirement of this article 44 or any rule promulgated by the passenger […]
§ 33-33-109. Effect of Article – Rights of Property Owners – Water Rights – Prior Designations
Nothing in this article shall be construed as: Diminishing the rights of owners of property as provided in the constitution of this state or in the constitution of the United States; Modifying or amending existing laws or court decrees with respect to the determination or administration of water rights; Affecting any previous designation of an […]
§ 33-44-105. Duties of Passengers
No passenger shall board a passenger tramway if he does not have sufficient physical dexterity, ability, and knowledge to negotiate or use such facility safely or until such passenger has asked for and received information sufficient to enable him to use the equipment safely. A passenger is required to follow any written or verbal instructions […]
§ 33-33-110. Public Entities Urged to Encourage Designation of Natural Areas
State agencies, counties, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and all other entities and institutions of the state and its political subdivisions are empowered and urged to recommend to the commission natural areas within their jurisdictions for inclusion in the system. Source: L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1179, § 1, effective March 23. L. 2012: […]
§ 33-44-106. Duties of Operators – Signs
Each ski area operator shall maintain a sign system with concise, simple, and pertinent information for the protection and instruction of passengers. Signs shall be prominently placed on each passenger tramway readable in conditions of ordinary visibility and, where applicable, adequately lighted for nighttime passengers. Signs shall be posted as follows: At or near the […]
§ 33-33-111. Periodic Evaluation to Be Made by Commission
The commission shall make an evaluation of each designated natural area every three years, or more often as it deems necessary, to determine whether it is being administered in accordance with the conditions and provisions of the articles of designation. If such conditions and provisions are not being met, the commission may remove the area […]
§ 33-44-107. Duties of Ski Area Operators – Signs and Notices Required for Skiers’ Information
Each ski area operator shall maintain a sign and marking system as set forth in this section in addition to that required by section 33-44-106. All signs required by this section shall be maintained so as to be readable and recognizable under conditions of ordinary visibility. A sign shall be placed in such a position […]
§ 33-33-112. Supplemental Protection
The provisions of this article shall supplement and not replace or otherwise affect any existing protective status that a designated natural area may have under any other law. Source: L. 88: Entire article added, p. 1179, § 1, effective March 23.