The state policy shall be to encourage, by every appropriate means, the full development of the state's natural resources to the benefit of all of the citizens of Colorado and shall include, but not be limited to, creation of a resource management plan to integrate the state's efforts to implement and encourage full utilization of each of the natural resources consistent with realistic conservation principles. The governor, through the executive director of the department of natural resources, shall develop and direct the resource management plan and shall be responsible for negotiations with the federal government in all resource and conservation matters.
Source: L. 57: p. 124, § 2. CRS 53: § 3-15-3. L. 63: p. 138, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 3-15-3. L. 68: p. 128, § 140.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 33 - Department of Natural Resources
Part 1 - Department of Natural Resources
§ 24-33-101. Department of Natural Resources
§ 24-33-102. Powers and Duties of the Executive Director and Deputy Director
§ 24-33-103. Legislative Declaration
§ 24-33-104. Composition of the Department
§ 24-33-105. Executive Director Given Power to Contract With Colorado School of Mines
§ 24-33-107. Acquisition of State Lands by Department - Interests in Land
§ 24-33-109. Educational Programs - Youth Educational Programs
§ 24-33-110. Applications for Licenses - Authority to Suspend Licenses - Rules
§ 24-33-111. Conservation of Native Species - Fund Created
§ 24-33-113. Landowner Incentive Conservation Programs - Definition - Report
§ 24-33-116. Colorado Avalanche Information Center - Creation - Duties - Fund - Repeal