Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-19-101

Current through Chapter 123 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 18-19-101 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the use of controlled substances exacts an unacceptable toll on the fiscal resources of both state and local government and thereby increases the fiscal burden on the taxpayers of this state. It is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this article to shift the costs of controlled substance use to those persons who unlawfully traffic, possess, or use controlled substances.

C.R.S. § 18-19-101

L. 91: Entire article added, p. 445, § 12, effective May 29.