It is the duty of the commission to see that the constitution and statutes of this state affecting public utilities, and persons subject to article 10.1 or 10.5 of this title, the enforcement of which is not specifically vested in some other officer or tribunal, are enforced and obeyed and that violations thereof are promptly prosecuted and penalties due the state are recovered and collected, and to this end it may sue in the name of the people of the state of Colorado. Upon the request of the commission, the attorney general or the district attorney acting for the proper county or city and county shall aid in any investigation, hearing, or trial had under articles 1 to 7 of this title and institute and prosecute actions or proceedings for the enforcement of the constitution and statutes of this state affecting public utilities and persons subject to article 10.1 or 10.5 of this title and for the punishment of all violations thereof.
Source: L. 13: p. 503, § 57. C.L. § 2966. CSA: C. 137, § 57. CRS 53: § 115-7-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 115-7-1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (HB 11-1198), ch. 127, p. 420, § 16, effective August 10.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 7 - Enforcement - Penalties
§ 40-7-101. Enforcement of Laws
§ 40-7-102. Liability for Violations - Punitive Damages
§ 40-7-103. Not to Affect Other Rights - Penalties Cumulative
§ 40-7-104. Actions to Restrain Violations
§ 40-7-105. Violations - Penalty - Separate Offenses
§ 40-7-106. Violations by Agents - Penalty
§ 40-7-107. Violations by Corporations Not Public Utilities - Penalty
§ 40-7-108. Violations by Individuals - Penalty
§ 40-7-108. Violations by Individuals - Penalty
§ 40-7-109. Action to Recover Penalties - Fines Paid to General Fund
§ 40-7-110. Commission to Represent People - When
§ 40-7-111. Not to Affect Interstate or Foreign Commerce
§ 40-7-112. Applicability of Civil Penalties
§ 40-7-113. Civil Penalties - Fines
§ 40-7-113.5. Civil Penalties Applicable to Public Utilities - Exclusion From Rate Base
§ 40-7-115. Each Day a Separate Offense
§ 40-7-116. Enforcement of Civil Penalties Against Carriers
§ 40-7-116.5. Enforcement of Civil Penalties Against Public Utilities
§ 40-7-117. Gas Pipeline Safety Rules - Civil Penalty for Violations - Other Remedies
§ 40-7-118. Legal Services Offset Fund - Creation - Exemption From Maximum Reserve