Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-20-108

Current through Acts effective through 6/7/2024 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 24-20-108 - Action by governor - emergency proclamation

Upon recommendation of the coordinator of environmental problems, the governor may, after thorough investigation and evaluation of the situation, take such action as may be necessary to prevent or minimize any significant risk of serious danger to the public health arising from any activity, condition, or the use of any material. In such event, the governor may issue an emergency proclamation and may order a moratorium or prohibition which may restrict, limit, or control such activity, condition, or use; but no such order shall be effective for an initial period of longer than fifteen days, and the effective period of such order shall not be extended for more than fifteen days beyond the initial period.

C.R.S. § 24-20-108

L. 70: p. 361, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 132-1-10.