8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1507-38-6

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 8 CCR 1507-38-6 - OPT-OUT PROCESS

6.1 Any participant within CMAS may opt out of the system at any time. In order to opt out, the participant shall send a letter from the Chief, CEO, Board President, or equivalent executive-level officer with the appropriate authority to the Division Director stating the reasons why the participant is opting out of CMAS.

6.2 The Director shall ensure the participant is removed from any call lists, email lists, text messaging, computer tracking system, or other CMAS-specific systems within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request.

6.3 After the opt-out letter is received, the participant will no longer be mobilized through CMAS for any incidents.

6.4 Opting out shall only affect the participant's duties and obligations under CMAS. Other aspects of the State of Colorado Mutual Aid Statute shall still apply to the participant, and they may still provide mutual aid under other systems or agreements. However, no CMAS specific funding, reimbursement, training, equipment, etc. shall be extended to the participant after receipt of its opt-out letter.

6.5 Any CMAS equipment assigned to the participant shall be returned within thirty (30) days of the date of the participant's opt out letter. After that time, the participant shall no longer be permitted to utilize any CMAS logos, computer programs, mobile applications, or other CMAS specific items or programs.

6.6 The Director shall provide all opt-out letters to the CMAS Advisory Committee. The committee shall track the number of participants opting out and the reasons stated in the opt-out letters.

6.7 An eligible entity that previously opted out of CMAS may request to opt in at any time, by submitting a request to the Director in accordance with Section 5 above.

8 CCR 1507-38-6

47 CR 19, October 10, 2024, effective 10/30/2024