Colorado § 34-60-131 - No land use preemption.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 34-60-131 — No land use preemption., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-60-131. No land use preemption.
Local governments and state agencies, including the commission and agencies listed in section 34-60-105 (1)(b), have regulatory authority over energy and carbon management operations, including as specified in section 34-60-105 (1)(b). A local government's regulations may be more protective or stricter than state requirements.
Source: L. 2019: Entire section added, (SB 19-181), ch. 120, p. 520, § 17, effective April 16. L. 2024: Entire section amended, (HB 24-1346), ch. 216, p. 1337, § 9, effective May 21.
ANNOTATION
Law reviews. For article, "Springtime for Home Rule over Oil and Gas", see 48 Colo. Law. 36 (July 2019).
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 34-60-131
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 34-60-131 cover?
Section 34-60-131 ("No land use preemption.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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