Colorado § 25-4-1802 - Legislative declaration.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 25-4-1802 — Legislative declaration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-4-1802. Legislative declaration.
The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that the certification of shellfish dealers and the regulation of premises or places wherein shellfish are handled, stored, and processed for distribution in accordance with the guidelines of the national shellfish sanitation program administered by the United States food and drug administration is necessary to protect the public health; will benefit consumers by ensuring that the sale and distribution of shellfish is from safe sources; will assist retailers by ensuring that shellfish have not been adulterated during processing, shipping, or handling; and will contribute to the economic health of the state by assuring that Colorado certified dealers are permitted to ship their product in interstate commerce.
Source: L. 97: Entire part added, p. 81, § 1, effective July 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 25-4-1802
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 25-4-1802 cover?
Section 25-4-1802 ("Legislative declaration.") 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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