Colorado § 37-91-101 - Legislative declaration.
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§ 37-91-101. Legislative declaration.
(1) The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that:
(a) Scientific evidence has established that improperly constructed wells, improperly abandoned wells, improperly constructed or abandoned ground heat exchangers, and improperly installed pumping equipment can adversely affect groundwater resources and the public health, safety, and welfare; and
(b) Therefore, the proper location, construction, repair, and abandonment of wells; the proper location, construction, repair, and abandonment of ground heat exchangers; the proper installation and repair of pumping equipment; the licensing and regulation of persons engaging in the business of contracting for the construction of wells, the construction of ground heat exchangers, or the installation of pumping equipment; and the periodic inspection of well construction, ground heat exchanger construction, and pump installation are essential for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare and the preservation of groundwater resources.
Source: L. 67: p. 691, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 148-20-1. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 1180, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2003: Entire section amended, p. 1675, § 1, effective May 14. L. 2025: Entire section amended, (HB 25-1165), ch. 257, p. 1309, § 17, effective August 6.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration in HB 25-1165, see section 1 of chapter 257, Session Laws of Colorado 2025.
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