C.R.S. Section 34-32-119
Operators

  • succession
Where one operator succeeds another at any uncompleted operation, the board shall release the first operator from all liability as to that particular reclamation operation and shall release all applicable performance and financial warranties as to such operation if the successor operator assumes, as part of his obligation under this article, all liability for the reclamation of the affected land, and his obligation is covered by appropriate performance and financial warranties as to such affected land. Where one operator succeeds another, a fee as specified in section 34-32-127 (2) shall be paid to the board before the first operator is released from liability and before any financial warranties are released.

Source: Section 34-32-119 — Operators - succession, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-34.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

34‑32‑101
Short title 34‑32‑102
Legislative declaration 34‑32‑103
Definitions 34‑32‑104
Administration 34‑32‑105
Office of mined land reclamation - mined land reclamation board - created 34‑32‑106
Duties of board 34‑32‑107
Powers of board 34‑32‑108
Rules and regulations 34‑32‑109
Necessity of reclamation permit - application to existing permits 34‑32‑110
Limited impact operations - expedited process 34‑32‑112
Application for reclamation permit - changes in permits - fees - notice 34‑32‑112.5
Designated mining operation - rules 34‑32‑113
Prospecting notice - reclamation requirements - rules 34‑32‑114
Protests and petitions for hearing 34‑32‑115
Action by board - appeals 34‑32‑116
Duties of operators - reclamation plans 34‑32‑116.5
Environmental protection plan - designated mining operation - rules 34‑32‑117
Warranties of performance - warranties of financial responsibility - release of warranties - applicability 34‑32‑118
Forfeiture of financial warranties 34‑32‑119
Operators - succession 34‑32‑120
Permit refused defaulting operator 34‑32‑121
Entry upon lands for inspection 34‑32‑121.5
Reporting certain conditions 34‑32‑122
Fees, civil penalties, and forfeitures - deposit - emergency response cash fund - created - definition 34‑32‑123
Operating without a permit - penalty 34‑32‑124
Failure to comply with conditions of order, permit, or regulation 34‑32‑124.5
Emergencies endangering public health or environment - definition 34‑32‑125
Conflict with “Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act” 34‑32‑127
Mined land reclamation fund - created - fees - fee adjustments - rules
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 34-32-119’s source at colorado​.gov