The general assembly finds that: Each year Colorado spends significant amounts of money related to untreated substance abuse. The magnitude of public funds spent on the direct and indirect consequences of substance use and abuse is staggering, and dozens of Colorado public agencies play a part in controlling substance use or dealing with its consequences. […]
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Task force” means the state substance abuse trend and response task force established pursuant to section 18-18.5-103. Source: L. 2006: Entire article added, p. 1700, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2013: (1) amended, (SB 13-244), ch. 295, p. 1577, § 2, effective August 7.
There is hereby created the state substance abuse trend and response task force. The task force shall consist of the following members: The attorney general or his or her designee, who shall serve as the chair; An expert in the field of substance abuse prevention, who shall be appointed by the president of the senate […]
The division of criminal justice in the department of public safety, on behalf of the task force, is authorized to receive and expend contributions, grants, services, and in-kind donations from any public or private entity for any direct or indirect costs associated with the duties and functions of the task force set forth in this […]
All private and public funds received by the task force or the division of criminal justice in the department of public safety, on behalf of the task force, through grants, contributions, and donations pursuant to this article 18.5 shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the substance abuse prevention, […]
This article 18.5 is repealed, effective September 1, 2028. Source: L. 2006: Entire article added, p. 1705, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (SB 09-231), ch. 151, p. 632, § 3, effective April 20. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (SB 13-244), ch. 295, p. 1580, § 5, effective August 7. L. […]
