Nothing in this article 56 constitutes authority to enter into a contract that in any way creates a debt or obligation upon the state on account of the construction of buildings or improvements; but buildings and improvements erected on lands under the control of the board of trustees and devoted to the uses of Western Colorado university under the terms of this article 56 and the leasehold interest are exempt from taxation so far as permitted by the state constitution.
Source: L. 2003: Entire article R&RE, p. 787, § 6, effective July 1. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1331), ch. 254, p. 1268, § 7, effective August 1. L. 2019: Entire section amended, (HB 19-1178), ch. 400, p. 3543, § 6, effective July 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 23-56-104 as it existed prior to 2003.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 23 - Postsecondary Education
Article 56 - Western Colorado University
§ 23-56-101. University Established - Role and Mission
§ 23-56-102. Board of Trustees - Creation - Members - Powers - Duties
§ 23-56-103. Board of Trustees for Western Colorado University Fund - Creation - Control - Use
§ 23-56-104. Status and Control
§ 23-56-105. Board of Trustees Empowered to Lease Grounds
§ 23-56-106. No Authority to Obligate State
§ 23-56-107. Buildings - Control Of
§ 23-56-108. Board of Trustees May Rent Buildings
§ 23-56-109. To Be State Property at Lease End