The general assembly finds that the permitting and routing of motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials is a matter of statewide concern and is affected with a public interest and that the provisions of parts 1, 2, and 3 of this article are enacted in the exercise of the police powers of this state for the purpose of protecting the health, peace, safety, and welfare of the people of this state.
Source: L. 94: Entire title amended with relocations, p. 2516, § 1, effective January 1, 1995.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 43-6-102 as it existed prior to 1994.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 42 - Vehicles and Traffic
Article 20 - Transportation of Hazardous and Nuclear Materials
Part 1 - Hazardous Materials - General Provisions
§ 42-20-102. Legislative Declaration
§ 42-20-107. Hazardous Materials Safety Fund
§ 42-20-108. Rules and Regulations for Transportation of Hazardous Materials
§ 42-20-108.5. Materials Used for Agricultural Production - Exemption - Legislative Declaration
§ 42-20-109. Penalty for Violations
§ 42-20-110. Immobilization of Unsafe Vehicles
§ 42-20-111. Additional Penalties
§ 42-20-111. Additional Penalties