The provisions of this article are undertaken by the state of Colorado in the discretionary exercise of its governmental authority; therefore, neither the state of Colorado nor the state engineer, any member of his staff, or any person appointed by him shall be liable in damages for any act done by him or for his failure to act in pursuance of the provisions of this article. In addition, the state engineer, any member of his staff, and any person appointed by him shall have the same immunity from liability as other public employees pursuant to the provisions of article 10 of title 24, C.R.S.
Source: L. 03: p. 264, § 7. R.S. 08: § 3221. C.L. § 1701. CSA: C. 90, § 99. CRS 53: § 147-5-21. C.R.S. 1963: § 148-5-21. L. 71: p. 1308, § 5. L. 86: Entire section amended, p. 1094, § 1, effective May 3.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 37 - Water and Irrigation
§ 37-87-102. Definitions - Natural Streams and Use Thereof by Reservoir Owners
§ 37-87-103. Notice of Release of Stored Water
§ 37-87-104. Liability of Owners for Damage
§ 37-87-104.5. Notification of Ownership of Dam - When Person in Control Deemed Owner
§ 37-87-105. Approval of Plans for Reservoir - Notice of Modification
§ 37-87-107. Safety Inspections - Amount of Water to Be Stored
§ 37-87-108. Withdrawal of Excess Water
§ 37-87-108.5. Emergency Actions
§ 37-87-109. Complaint That Reservoir Is Unsafe
§ 37-87-110. Engineer May Use Force
§ 37-87-111. Expense of Examination
§ 37-87-112. Review of Action of State Engineer
§ 37-87-114. Penalty - Disposition of Fines
§ 37-87-114.5. Applicability of Provisions - Exemptions
§ 37-87-122. Erosion Control Dams
§ 37-87-124. Restriction of Facilities Within Reservoirs
§ 37-87-125. Notice of Intent to Construct Impoundment Structure