Colorado § 37-48-101 - Legislative declaration.
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§ 37-48-101. Legislative declaration.
In the opinion of the general assembly of the state of Colorado, the conservation of the water of the Rio Grande and its tributaries for beneficial use and the construction of reservoirs, ditches, and works for such purposes are of vital importance to the growth and development of the entire area and the welfare of all its inhabitants and that, to promote the health and general welfare of the state of Colorado, an appropriate agency for the conservation, use, and development of the water resources of the Rio Grande and its tributaries should be established and given such powers as may be necessary to safeguard for Colorado all waters to which the state of Colorado is equitably entitled.
Source: L. 67: p. 664, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 150-10-1.
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Section 37-48-101 ("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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