(1) [ Editor's note: This version of the introductory portion to subsection (1) is effective November 11, 2021. ] It is the duty of the county commissioners in each county of this state to designate some proper person in each county whose duty it is to cause the decent interment of the bodies of honorably discharged military personnel and discharged LGBT veterans:
Source: L. 2002: Entire part R&RE, p. 240, § 1, effective April 12. L. 2018: (2) amended, (HB 18-1142), ch. 65, p. 618, § 4, effective August 8. L. 2021: IP(1) amended, (SB 21-026), ch. 42, p. 176, § 10, effective November 11.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 28-5-501 as it existed prior to 2002.
Cross references: (1) For the legislative declaration in HB 18-1142, see section 1 of chapter 65, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
(2) For the short title ("Restoration of Honor Act") in SB 21-026, see section 1 of chapter 42, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 28 - Military and Veterans
Part 5 - Interment of Veterans
§ 28-5-502. Interment of Deceased Veterans
§ 28-5-503. Headstone to Mark Graves
§ 28-5-504. County of Residence
§ 28-5-505. Cemetery Subdivision - State May Acquire and Maintain
§ 28-5-505. Cemetery Subdivision - State May Acquire and Maintain