C.R.S. Section 25-8.5-101
Legislative declaration

(1)

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the organization of a Cherry Creek basin water quality authority will:

(a)

Be for the public benefit and advantage of the people of the state of Colorado;

(b)

Benefit the inhabitants and landowners within the authority by preserving water quality in Cherry Creek and Cherry Creek reservoir;

(c)

Benefit the people of the state of Colorado by preserving waters for recreation, fisheries, water supplies, and other beneficial uses;

(d)

Promote the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of Colorado.

(2)

It is further declared that the authority will provide for effective efforts by the various counties, municipalities, special districts, and landowners within the boundaries of the authority in the protection of water quality.

(3)

It is further declared that the authority should provide that new developments and construction activities pay their equitable proportion of costs for water quality preservation and facilities.

(4)

This article, being necessary to secure the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.

Source: Section 25-8.5-101 — Legislative declaration, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-25.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

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