When one operator succeeds another at an uncompleted operation, the board shall release the first operator from all liability as to that operation and shall release all applicable performance and financial warranties as to such operation if the successor operator assumes all liability for the reclamation of the affected land and such obligation is covered by appropriate performance and financial warranties. The fee specified in section 34-32.5-125 (1)(a)(X) shall be paid to the board by the successor operator before the first operator is released from liability and before any financial warranties are released.
Source: L. 95: Entire article added, p. 1185, § 1, effective July 1. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 180, § 7, effective April 18.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 32.5 - Colorado Land Reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials
§ 34-32.5-102. Legislative Declaration
§ 34-32.5-105. Office of Mined Land Reclamation - Mined Land Reclamation Board
§ 34-32.5-106. Duties of Board
§ 34-32.5-107. Powers of Board
§ 34-32.5-109. Reclamation Permit Required - Existing Permits
§ 34-32.5-110. Existing Limited Impact Operations - Expedited Process
§ 34-32.5-111. Special Permits - Fifteen-Calendar-Day Processing
§ 34-32.5-112. Application for Reclamation Permit - Changes in Permits - Fees - Notice
§ 34-32.5-113. Exploration Notice - Reclamation Requirements
§ 34-32.5-114. Protests - Petition for Hearing
§ 34-32.5-115. Action by Board - Appeals
§ 34-32.5-116. Duties of Operators - Reclamation Plans
§ 34-32.5-118. Forfeiture of Financial Warranties
§ 34-32.5-119. Operators - Succession
§ 34-32.5-120. Permit Refused - Operator in Default
§ 34-32.5-121. Entry Upon Lands for Inspection - Reporting Certain Conditions
§ 34-32.5-122. Fees, Civil Penalties, and Forfeitures - Deposit
§ 34-32.5-123. Operating Without a Permit - Penalty
§ 34-32.5-124. Failure to Comply With Conditions of Order, Permit, or Regulation