All noxious weeds, at any and all stages, their carriers, and any and all premises, plants, and things infested or exposed to infestation therewith may be declared to be a public nuisance by the local governing body having jurisdiction over the lands upon which said noxious weeds are situated. Once declared, such nuisances are subject to all laws and remedies relating to the prevention and abatement of nuisances. The local governing body, in a summary manner or otherwise, may take such action, including removal and destruction, with reference to such nuisance as in its discretion appears necessary. The remedies of this section shall be in addition to all other remedies provided by law.
Source: L. 90: Entire article added, p. 1557, § 1, effective July 1. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 773, § 15, effective May 23.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 5.5 - Colorado Noxious Weed Act
§ 35-5.5-102. Legislative Declaration - Rule of Construction
§ 35-5.5-104. Duty to Manage Noxious Weeds
§ 35-5.5-104.5. Intentional Introduction, Cultivation, or Sale of Noxious Weeds - Costs
§ 35-5.5-105. Noxious Weed Management - Powers of County Commissioners
§ 35-5.5-106. Noxious Weed Management - Municipal Authority
§ 35-5.5-107. Local Advisory Board - Formation - Duties
§ 35-5.5-108. Designated Noxious Weeds - Rules - Legislative Declaration
§ 35-5.5-108.7. State Noxious Weed Advisory Committee - Repeal
§ 35-5.5-109. Private Lands - Management of Noxious Weeds - Charges
§ 35-5.5-110. Public Lands - Control of Undesirable Plants - Charges
§ 35-5.5-111. Cooperation With Federal and State Agencies
§ 35-5.5-112. Public Rights-of-Way - Management of Noxious Weeds - Charges
§ 35-5.5-113. Public Nuisance - Abatement
§ 35-5.5-114.1. Survey of Compliance on Federal Land
§ 35-5.5-116. Noxious Weed Management Fund - Creation - Allocation of Funds