§ 35-23.5-101. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Apples Act”. Source: L. 77: Entire article added, p. 1599, § 1, effective May 24.

§ 35-23.5-102. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture. “Controlled atmosphere storage” means the storage of apples under conditions which comply with the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the provisions of this article. Source: L. 77: Entire article added, p. 1599, […]

§ 35-23.5-103. Voluntary Inspection of Facility – Rules – Fee

The commissioner may inspect a controlled atmosphere storage facility upon request by the operator or under conditions set forth in rules adopted by the commissioner pursuant to sections 24-4-103, C.R.S., and 35-23.5-104. The commissioner may fix, assess, and collect fees in amounts that cover actual costs associated with inspection and the issuance of certificates of […]

§ 35-23.5-104. Commissioner to Develop Rules

The commissioner shall develop reasonable rules concerning the voluntary inspection of apples stored pursuant to this article and the controlled atmosphere storage of apples, including, among other factors, the following: Storage facility regulations; record keeping and reports; length of storage time, including the maximum time allowed to reach prescribed atmospheric conditions of temperature, oxygen, and […]

§ 35-23.5-105. Storage in Another State

When apples have been grown and stored in another state which has laws governing controlled atmosphere storage of apples similar to the provisions in effect in this state, and the apples have been stored in compliance with those provisions, such apples may be represented as having been exposed to controlled atmosphere storage when sold in […]

§ 35-23.5-107. Penalty

It is unlawful for any person to: Operate a facility for the storage of apples that is represented as being a controlled atmosphere storage facility unless it meets the standards set pursuant to rule by the commissioner under the provisions of this article; Sell, exchange, offer for sale, advertise, label, or otherwise represent that apples […]