Colorado § 25-8-301 - Administration of water quality control programs.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 25-8-301 — Administration of water quality control programs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-8-301. Administration of water quality control programs.
(1) The department of public health and environment shall administer and enforce the water quality control programs adopted by the commission.
(2) In furtherance of such responsibility of the department, the executive director shall maintain within the division a separate water quality control agency.
(3) The director of said water quality control agency shall be employed pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution. He or she shall be a licensed professional engineer or have a graduate degree in engineering or other specialty dealing with the problems of pollution and shall also have appropriate practical and administrative experience related to such problems. Such person shall not be the administrator employed pursuant to section 25-8-202 (4).
(4) The division shall act as staff to the commission in commission proceedings other than adjudicatory or appellate proceedings in which the division is a party.
Source: L. 81: Entire article R&RE, p. 1320, § 1, effective July 1. L. 94: (1) amended, p. 2789, § 520, effective July 1. L. 2004: (3) amended, p. 1312, § 59, effective May 28.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 1994 act amending subsection (1), see section 1 of chapter 345, Session Laws of Colorado 1994.
ANNOTATION
Law reviews. For article, "The Emerging Relationship Between Environmental Regulations and Colorado Water Law", see 53 U. Colo. L. Rev. 597 (1982).
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 25-8-301
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 25-8-301 cover?
Section 25-8-301 ("Administration of water quality control programs.") 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.
How do I cite Colorado § 25-8-301?
A common citation format is "Colorado Revised Statutes § 25-8-301" (Colorado). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Colorado law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Colorado official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Colorado attorney.
How does Colorado § 25-8-301 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Colorado can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Colorado.