(2) It is the purpose of this article that:
(a) The general assembly shall describe areas which may be of state interest and activities which may be of state interest and establish criteria for the administration of such areas and activities;
(b) Local governments shall be encouraged to designate areas and activities of state interest and, after such designation, shall administer such areas and activities of state interest and promulgate guidelines for the administration thereof; and
(c) Appropriate state agencies shall assist local governments to identify, designate, and adopt guidelines for administration of matters of state interest.
Source: L. 74: Entire article added, p. 335, § 1, effective May 17. L. 2005: IP(1) amended, p. 671, § 13, effective June 1.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 65.1 - Areas and Activities of State Interest
§ 24-65.1-101. Legislative Declaration
§ 24-65.1-102. General Definitions
§ 24-65.1-103. Definitions Pertaining to Natural Hazards
§ 24-65.1-104. Definitions Pertaining to Other Areas and Activities of State Interest
§ 24-65.1-105. Effect of Article - Public Utilities
§ 24-65.1-106. Effect of Article - Rights of Property Owners - Water Rights
§ 24-65.1-108. Effect of Article - State Agency or Commission Responses