Colorado Code
Article 24 - Duties and Responsibilities of Operator
§ 34-24-110. Abandoned Mine to Be Covered - Penalty

(1) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (1) is effective March 1, 2022. ] Every abandoned or inactive mine endangering the life of man or beast shall be securely covered or fenced. It is the duty of the operator of such mine, upon the abandonment or cessation of operations therein or thereon, to securely cover or fence the same and post a "No Trespassing" sign bearing the name and address of the owner or operator. Anyone failing to securely cover or fence such mine or any person removing such fence or covering without permission of the operator commits a civil infraction. Such fine when assessed and paid shall be distributed as follows: Seventy-five percent to the office of active and inactive mines to be used to cover or fence mines that are dangerous to man or beast; twenty-five percent to the general fund of the state.


(3) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (3) is effective March 1, 2022. ] It is unlawful for any person to trespass into any mine. Any person so trespassing commits a petty offense.


Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1197, § 5, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1936, § 29, effective July 1. L. 2021: (1) and (3) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3274, § 606, effective March 1, 2022.

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