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CO Code § 24-48.5-110 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 24 - Government - State|Article 48.5 - Office of Economic Development|Part 1 - Office of Economic Development|§ 24-48.5-110. Administration of Enterprise Zone Program - Transfer of Employee

  On and after July 1, 2008, any employee of the department of local affairs prior to said date whose duties and functions concerned the administration of the enterprise zone program assumed by the Colorado office of economic development pursuant to article 30 of title 39, C.R.S., shall be transferred to the office and shall become an employee thereof.    Any employee transferred to the Colorado office of economic development pursuant to subsection (1) of this section who is a classified employee in the state personnel system shall retain all rights to the personnel system and retirement benefits pursuant to the laws of this state, and their service shall be deemed to have been continuous.    After the separation or termination of employment of any person transferred to the Colorado office of economic development pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, any employee hired by the office to assume the duties and functions concerning the administration of the enterprise zone program shall not become a classified employee in the state personnel system and instead shall be hired pursuant to the procedures established by the office.     Source: L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 221, § 5, effective March 26.
CO Code § 24-48.5-113 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 24 - Government - State|Article 48.5 - Office of Economic Development|Part 1 - Office of Economic Development|§ 24-48.5-113. Limit on Solar Device Fees - Repeal

  An agency, institution, authority, or political subdivision of the state shall:   Not charge permit, application review, or any other related or associated fees to install an active solar electric or solar thermal device or system that, in aggregate, exceed:   The lesser of the actual costs in issuing the permit or reviewing the application or five hundred dollars for a residential application or two thousand dollars for a nonresidential application if the device or system produces fewer than two megawatts of direct current electricity or an equivalent-sized thermal energy system; or    The actual costs in issuing the permit if the device or system produces at least two megawatts of direct current electricity or an equivalent-sized thermal energy system.       Clearly and individually identify all fees and taxes assessed on an application subject to this subsection (1) on the invoice.       This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2025.     Source: L. 2011: Entire section added, (HB 11-1199), ch. 311, p. 1519, § 4, effective June 10. L. 2017: IP(1)(a) and (2) amended, (SB 17-179), ch. 170, p. 621, § 1, effective August 9.   Cross references: In 2011, this section was added by the "Fair Permit Act". For the short title, see section 1 of chapter 311, Session Laws of Colorado 2011.
CO Code § 24-48.5-122 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 24 - Government - State|Article 48.5 - Office of Economic Development|Part 1 - Office of Economic Development|§ 24-48.5-122. Local Business Mobile Application Software - Creation - Legislative Declaration - Definitions

  The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the Colorado office of economic development is directed to contract for the development of local business mobile application software in order to:   Assist consumers in the state who wish to find and patronize local businesses;    Allow such businesses to publicize their Colorado affiliations; and    Consistent with the office's duties, promote economic growth through the expansion of businesses in the state.       As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:   "Local business" means a business that is owned, located, or headquartered in, or manufactures in, Colorado.    "Office" means the Colorado office of economic development created in this part 1.         The office shall contract for the creation, management, operation, and maintenance within the office of mobile application software to be known as the "By Colorado App", which software enables users to learn about local businesses that elect to participate in the software. (3) (a) The office shall contract for the creation, management, operation, and maintenance within the office of mobile application software to be known as the "By Colorado App", which software enables users to learn about local businesses that elect to participate in the software.    The software developed pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection (3) must be operational on or before January 1, 2015.    The office shall make the local business mobile application software searchable by the types of goods or services offered, location, the type of Colorado affiliation described under paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of this section that qualifies the businesses as a "local business", and any other factors the office deems appropriate.    The office shall make the data in the local business mobile application database available to other application developers. In so doing, the office shall take all appropriate steps to maintain the security of the database and the information used therein.    The office may register a trademark with the United States patent and trademark office or file a trademark with the Colorado secretary of state for the "By Colorado App" developed under this section.       The office is authorized to accept and expend gifts, grants, and donations for information technology costs incurred in creating, managing, operating, and maintaining the mobile application software developed pursuant to this section. The general assembly finds that the implementation of this section is not entirely dependent on the receipt of any gifts, grants, and donations.     Source: L. 2014: Entire section added, (SB 14-166), ch. 273, p. 1094, § 1, effective May 29.
CO Code § 24-48.5-123 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 24 - Government - State|Article 48.5 - Office of Economic Development|Part 1 - Office of Economic Development|§ 24-48.5-123. Maintain Relationship With United States Armed Forces - Legislative Declaration

    The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (1) (a) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:   The defense sector is one of the state's largest economic sectors, with an impact exceeding ten billion dollars per year;    The United States military presence in the state is directly responsible for the majority of the economic activity in connection with the defense sector;    The defense sector, unlike most sectors of the state's economy, is disproportionately impacted by decisions made in Washington, D.C.;    The branches of the United States armed services are facing multiple years of declining budgets and are making important decisions about where to conduct necessary activities and programs;    States across the country are placing greater focus on the defense sector and are creating stronger competition for jobs tied to that sector; and    The defense industry is experiencing consolidations and also making decisions about where it will continue to operate.       The general assembly further finds and declares that the Colorado office of economic development is able to help the state protect and grow its economy by being fully engaged in supporting the defense sector.       In addition to the powers and duties specified in section 24-48.5-101, the Colorado office of economic development shall protect and grow the state's economy by being fully engaged in supporting the defense sector and influencing the defense sector decision-making processes that occur at the federal level. The office shall maintain the state's positive interactions with the United States armed forces by advocating for the state's involvement in current and potential military missions, supporting private Colorado businesses that bid for contracts with the United States armed forces, and assisting the state's congressional delegation in protecting Colorado's current United States armed forces commands from future military base realignments or closures.     Source: L. 2014: Entire section added, (HB 14-1351), ch. 180, p. 656, § 1, effective May 14.
CO Code § 24-48.5-125 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 24 - Government - State|Article 48.5 - Office of Economic Development|Part 1 - Office of Economic Development|§ 24-48.5-125. Protecting Colorado Call Center Jobs - Definitions

  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:   "Business" means any lawful activity performed by an entity, whether or not engaged in for profit, that contracts with or operates a call center. "Business" also means taxpayer as that term is used in title 39.    "Call center" means a business entity or a division of a business entity whose primary purpose includes initiating or receiving telephone communications on behalf of a person for the purpose of initiating sales, including making a telephone solicitation, or providing or receiving information in connection with the provision of services, and that has:   At least fifty customer service employees located in the state, not including customer service employees who work less than twenty hours per week; or    At least fifty customer service employees located in the state who, in the aggregate, work a total of at least one thousand five hundred hours per week.       "Customer service employee" means a person employed by or working on behalf of a call center.    "Department" means the department of labor and employment.       The department shall annually include as part of its presentation to its committee of reference at a hearing held pursuant to section 2-7-203 (2)(a) of the "State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) Government Act" data that it currently collects regarding the call center work force, including tracking call center jobs and wage analysis of customer service employees.     Source: L. 2019: Entire section added, (HB 19-1306), ch. 321, p. 2979, § 1, effective August 2.
CO Code § 24-48.5-302 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 24 - Government - State|Article 48.5 - Office of Economic Development|Part 3 - Creative Industries Division|§ 24-48.5-302. Council on Creative Industries - Legislative Declaration

  The general assembly finds and declares:   That encouragement and support of the arts and humanities, while primarily a matter for private and local initiative, is also an appropriate matter of concern to the state government;    That many of our citizens lack the opportunity to view, enjoy, or participate in living theatrical performances, musical concerts, operas, dance and ballet recitals, art exhibits, examples of fine architecture, and the performing and visual arts generally;    That, with increasing leisure time, the practice and enjoyment of the arts and humanities are of increasing importance;    That many of our citizens possess talents of an artistic and creative nature that cannot be utilized to their fullest extent under existing conditions;    That the general welfare of the people of the state will be promoted by giving further recognition to the arts and humanities as a vital part of our culture and heritage and as an important means of expanding the scope of our community life;    That it is desirable to establish a council on creative industries and to provide such recognition and assistance as will encourage and promote the state's artistic and cultural progress;    That it is the policy of the state to cooperate with private patrons, private and public institutions, and professional and nonprofessional organizations concerned with the arts and humanities to ensure that the role of the arts and humanities in the life of our communities will continue to grow and to play an ever more significant part in the welfare and educational experience of our citizens and to establish the paramount position of this state in the nation and in the world as a cultural center;    That all activities undertaken by the state in carrying out the policy set out in this section shall be directed toward encouraging and assisting, rather than in any way limiting, the freedom of artistic expression that is essential for the well-being of the arts and humanities.        Source: L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10-158), ch. 231, p. 997, § 1, effective July 1.   Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 24-48.8-102 as it existed prior to 2010.
CO Code § 24-48.5-304 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 24 - Government - State|Article 48.5 - Office of Economic Development|Part 3 - Creative Industries Division|§ 24-48.5-304. Council on Creative Industries - Meetings of Council - Quorum

 The council shall meet at the call of the chair, but not less than twice during each calendar year. Five members of the council shall constitute a quorum. All meetings of the council shall be open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the council. The chair shall vote only in case of a tie on any question voted on by the council.   Source: L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10-158), ch. 231, p. 999, § 1, effective July 1.   Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 24-48.8-104 as it existed prior to 2010.
CO Code § 24-48.5-305 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 24 - Government - State|Article 48.5 - Office of Economic Development|Part 3 - Creative Industries Division|§ 24-48.5-305. Council on Creative Industries - Powers of the Council

  The council has the powers necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon it by this part 3, including, but not limited to, the power:   To employ such administrative, technical, and other personnel, subject to the constitution and state personnel system laws of this state, as may be necessary for the performance of its powers and duties;    To hold hearings, make and sign any agreements, and perform any acts that may be necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purposes of the council;    To request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state such reasonable assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties under this part 3;    To appoint such advisory committees as it deems advisable and necessary to the carrying out of its powers and duties under this part 3;    To accept, on behalf of the state of Colorado, and expend any federal funds granted by act of congress or by executive order for all or any of the purposes of the council; except that the council may expend such funds only upon appropriation by the general assembly if the federal funds require matching state contributions or capital outlay or create a commitment for future state funding;    To accept any gifts, grants, donations, or bequests for all or any of the purposes of the council;    To propose methods and processes to encourage private and public initiatives that recognize and enhance the role that the arts and humanities play in creative industries;    To advise and consult with national foundations and other local, state, and federal departments and agencies on methods by which to coordinate and assist existing resources and facilities, with the purpose of fostering artistic and cultural endeavors toward the use of the arts and humanities both nationally and internationally, in the best interest of Colorado.        Source: L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10-158), ch. 231, p. 999, § 1, effective July 1.   Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 24-48.8-106 as it existed prior to 2010.
CO Code § 24-48.5-306 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 24 - Government - State|Article 48.5 - Office of Economic Development|Part 3 - Creative Industries Division|§ 24-48.5-306. Council on Creative Industries - Duties of the Council

  The duties of the council shall be:   To stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and development of the arts and humanities, as well as public interest and participation therein;    To take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our state and to expand the state's cultural resources;    To encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts and humanities;    To assist the communities and organizations within the state in originating and creating their own cultural and artistic programs;    To make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions engaged within the state in artistic and cultural activities, including, but not limited to, humanities, music, theater, dance, painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, and allied arts and crafts, and to make recommendations concerning the appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts and humanities in order to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state;    To submit a report to the governor not later than ninety days after the end of each fiscal year and at such other times as the governor requests or the council deems appropriate.        Source: L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10-158), ch. 231, p. 1000, § 1, effective July 1.   Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 24-48.8-107 as it existed prior to 2010.
CO Code § 24-48.5-307 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 24 - Government - State|Article 48.5 - Office of Economic Development|Part 3 - Creative Industries Division|§ 24-48.5-307. Council on Creative Industries - Interference by Council Prohibited

 In carrying out its duties and powers under this part 3, the council shall never by action, directly or indirectly, interfere with the freedom of artistic expression of the established or contemplated cultural programs in any local community or institution, nor shall it make any recommendations that might be interpreted to be a form of censorship.   Source: L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10-158), ch. 231, p. 1001, § 1, effective July 1.   Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 24-48.8-108 as it existed prior to 2010.
CO Code § 24-48.5-313 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 24 - Government - State|Article 48.5 - Office of Economic Development|Part 3 - Creative Industries Division|§ 24-48.5-313. Art in Public Places - Works of Art in Correctional and Juvenile Facilities

  Each capital construction appropriation for a correctional facility shall include as a nondeductible item an allocation of not less than one-tenth of one percent of the capital construction costs to be used for a prison inmate art fund. The moneys in such fund shall be used for materials to allow inmates to create works of art to be included in the construction of or to be placed permanently in such facility. The department of corrections shall administer by rule a competitive program among the inmates of such facility in order to determine which art projects and inmates shall receive an incentive award not to exceed two hundred dollars each. The council shall appoint one of its members to serve in an advisory capacity to the department of corrections on the implementation of this subsection    For the purposes of subsection (1) of this section, "correctional facility" means any state facility in which persons are or may be lawfully held in custody as a result of conviction of a crime.      On and after January 1, 1998, each capital construction appropriation for a juvenile correctional facility shall include as a nondeductible item an allocation of not less than one-tenth of one percent of the capital construction costs to be used for a juvenile art fund. The moneys in such fund shall be used for materials to allow juveniles housed by the department of human services to create works of art to be included in the construction of or to be placed permanently in juvenile facilities. The council shall appoint one of its members to serve in an advisory capacity to the department of human services on the implementation of this subsection (3). (3) (a) On and after January 1, 1998, each capital construction appropriation for a juvenile correctional facility shall include as a nondeductible item an allocation of not less than one-tenth of one percent of the capital construction costs to be used for a juvenile art fund. The moneys in such fund shall be used for materials to allow juveniles housed by the department of human services to create works of art to be included in the construction of or to be placed permanently in juvenile facilities. The council shall appoint one of its members to serve in an advisory capacity to the department of human services on the implementation of this subsection (3).    As used in this subsection (3), "juvenile correctional facility" means any facility operated by or under contract with the department of human services pursuant to section 19-2-403, C.R.S.        (1).   Source: L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10-158), ch. 231, p. 1010, § 1, effective July 1.   Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 24-80.5-102 as it existed prior to 2010.