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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 4 - STATE CHEMIST (§§ 25-1-401 — 25-1-404) › Section 25-1-401 - Office of state chemist created

The professor of food and drug chemistry in the department of chemistry at the university of Colorado is the state chemist of Colorado. The office and laboratory of the state chemist is in the department of chemistry at the university of Colorado. The office of state chemist is a section of the division of administration of the department of public health and environment. The office of state chemist is a
type 2
entity, as defined in section
24-1-105
.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 469,§43, eff. 8/10/2022.
L. 39: p. 550, § 1. CSA: C. 78, § 25(1). CRS 53: § 66-16-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-16-1. L. 68: p. 107, § 78. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 2742, § 380, effective July 1.
2022 Ch. 469, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
For the legislative declaration contained in the 1994 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 345, Session Laws of Colorado 1994.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 4 - STATE CHEMIST (§§ 25-1-401 — 25-1-404) › Section 25-1-402 - Employment of assistants

The state chemist has the power to employ such assistants as are necessary for the carrying out of this part 4. The appropriations for the office of state chemist shall be determined by each general assembly in the general appropriation bill. The state chemist and his assistant shall also be reimbursed for all legitimate and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of the office of state chemist.
L. 39: p. 550, § 2. CSA: C. 78, § 25(2). CRS 53: § 66-16-2. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-16-2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 4 - STATE CHEMIST (§§ 25-1-401 — 25-1-404) › Section 25-1-403 - Analyses of food and drugs

It is the duty of the state chemist to make or cause to be made chemical analyses of all such samples of foods and drugs as may be collected for the purpose of analysis by the department of public health and environment. The state chemist shall make full and complete written reports, without unnecessary delay, of such analyses to the department of public health and environment.
L. 39: p. 550, § 3. CSA: C. 78, § 25(3). CRS 53: § 66-16-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-16-3. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 2742, § 381, effective July 1.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 1994 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 345, Session Laws of Colorado 1994.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 4 - STATE CHEMIST (§§ 25-1-401 — 25-1-404) › Section 25-1-404 - Certificate presumptive evidence

By the authority of this part 4, every certificate of analysis of foods or drugs duly signed by the state chemist shall be presumptive evidence of the facts therein stated.
L. 39: p. 550, § 4. CSA: C. 78, § 25(4). CRS 53: § 66-16-4. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-16-4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 1 - GENERAL (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-503) › Section 25-1-501 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:
(a)
The public health system reduces health-care costs by preventing disease and injury, promoting healthy behavior, and reducing the incidents of chronic diseases and conditions. Thus, the public health system is a critical part of any health-care reform.
(b)
Each community in Colorado should provide high-quality public health services regardless of its location. Thus, the state of Colorado and each local public health agency should have a comprehensive public health plan outlining how quality public health services will be provided.
(c)
Each county should establish or be part of a local public health agency organized under a local board of health with a public health director and other staff necessary to provide public health services;
(d)
A strong public health infrastructure is needed to provide essential public health services and is a shared responsibility among state and local public health agencies and their partners within the public health system; and
(e)
Developing a strong public health infrastructure requires the coordinated efforts of state and local public health agencies and their public and private sector partners within the public health system to:
(I)
Identify and provide leadership for the provision of essential public health services;
(II)
Develop and support an information infrastructure that supports essential public health services and functions;
(III)
Develop and provide effective education and training for members of the public health workforce;
(IV)
Develop performance-management standards for the public health system that are tied to improvements in public health outcomes or other measures; and
(V)
Develop a comprehensive plan and set priorities for providing essential public health services.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2030, § 1, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 1 - GENERAL (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-503) › Section 25-1-503 - State board - public health duties

(1)
In addition to all other powers and duties conferred and imposed upon the state board, the state board has the following specific powers and duties:
(a)
To establish, by rule, the core public health services that each county and district public health agency must provide or arrange for the provision of said services;
(b)
To establish, by rule, the minimum quality standards for public health services;
(c)
To establish, by rule, the minimum qualifications for county and district public health directors and medical officers;
(d)
To ensure the development and implementation of a comprehensive, statewide public health improvement plan;
(e)
To review all county and district public health agency public health plans, which review shall be based on criteria established by rule by the state board and against which each county or district public health plan shall be evaluated; and
(f)
To establish, by rule, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009, if practicable, and for each fiscal year thereafter, a formula for allocating moneys to county or district public health agencies based on input from the state department and from county or district public health agencies.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2032, § 1, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 2 - PUBLIC HEALTH PLANS (§§ 25-1-504 — 25-1-505) › Section 25-1-505 - County and district public health plans - approval

(1)
As soon as practicable after the approval of each comprehensive, statewide public health improvement plan pursuant to section
25-1-504
, each county or district public health agency shall prepare a county or district public health plan, referred to in this section as the "local plan". Each local plan shall not be inconsistent with the comprehensive, statewide public health improvement plan required under section
25-1-504
.
(2)
Each local plan shall, at a minimum:
(a)
Examine data about health status and risk factors in the local community;
(b)
Assess the capacity and performance of the county or district public health system;
(c)
Identify goals and strategies for improving the health of the local community;
(d)
Describe how representatives of the local community develop and implement the local plan;
(e)
Address how county or district public health agencies coordinate with the state department and others within the public health system to accomplish goals and priorities identified in the comprehensive, statewide public health improvement plan; and
(f)
Identify financial resources available to meet identified public health needs and to meet requirements for the provision of core public health services.
(3)
Subject to available appropriations, the state department shall encourage and provide technical assistance to county or district public health agencies that request such assistance and otherwise work with county or district public health agencies to generate their local plans.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2035, § 1, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 3 - COUNTY OR DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES (§§ 25-1-506 — 25-1-521) › Section 25-1-507 - Municipal board of health

Except as otherwise provided by law, the mayor and council of each incorporated town or city, whether incorporated under general statutes or special charter in this state, may establish a municipal public health agency and appoint a municipal board of health. If appointed, the municipal board of health shall have all the powers and responsibilities and perform all the duties of a county or district board of health as provided in this part 5 within the limits of the respective city or town of which they are the officers.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2039, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 25-1-609 as it existed prior to 2008.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 3 - COUNTY OR DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES (§§ 25-1-506 — 25-1-521) › Section 25-1-509 - County and district public health directors

(1)
(a)
The director of each agency shall be the public health director.
(b)
All other personnel required by an agency shall be selected by the public health director. All personnel shall perform duties as prescribed by the public health director.
(c)
In the event of a public health emergency, the agency shall issue orders and adopt rules consistent with the laws and rules of the state as the public health director may deem necessary for the proper exercise of the powers and duties vested in or imposed upon the agency or county or district board.
(2)
In addition to the other powers and duties conferred by this part 5 or by the agency, a public health director has the following powers and duties:
(a)
To administer and enforce:
(I)
The public health laws of the state and, as authorized by the provisions of this title or article
20
of title
30
, C.R.S., the public health orders, rules, and standards of the state department or the state board; and
(II)
The orders and rules of the county or district board;
(b)
To exercise all powers and duties conferred and imposed upon agencies not expressly delegated by the provisions of this part 5 to a county or district board;
(c)
To hold hearings, administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and take testimony in all matters relating to the exercise and performance of his or her powers and duties;
(d)
To act as the local registrar of vital statistics or to contract out the responsibility of registrar in the area over which the agency has jurisdiction;
(e)
To direct the resources needed to carry out the county or district public health plan developed pursuant to section
25-1-505
; and
(f)
If requested by the county or district board, to serve as secretary to the board responsible for maintaining all records required by part 2 of article
72
of title
24
, C.R.S., and ensuring public notice of all meetings in accordance with part 4 of article
6
of title
24
, C.R.S. The director shall be the custodian of all properties and records for the agency.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2043, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former §§
25-1-505(3)
and
25-1-508
as they existed prior to 2008.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 3 - COUNTY OR DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES (§§ 25-1-506 — 25-1-521) › Section 25-1-510 - County or district board unable or unwilling to act

(1)
If the county or district board is unable or unwilling to efficiently or promptly abate a nuisance or prevent the introduction or spread of a contagious or infectious disease, the county or district board or agency shall notify the state department and request assistance to take measures that will abate the nuisance or prevent the introduction or spread of disease.
(2)
Upon receipt of the notice and request described in subsection (1) of this section, or upon determination that the county or district board is unable or unwilling to act, the state department has full power to take measures to ensure the abatement of the nuisance or prevent the introduction or spread of disease. The state department, for this purpose, may assume all powers conferred by law on the county or district board.
(3)
The state department may reallocate state moneys from an agency that is not able to provide core public health services or standards to another entity to deliver services in that agency's jurisdiction.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2044, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 25-1-602 as it existed prior to 2008.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 3 - COUNTY OR DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES (§§ 25-1-506 — 25-1-521) › Section 25-1-512 - Allocation of moneys - public health services support fund - created

(1)
(a)
The state department shall allocate any moneys that the general assembly may appropriate for distribution to county or district public health agencies organized pursuant to this part 5 for the provision of local health services. The state board shall determine the basis for the allocation of moneys to the agencies. In determining the allocation of moneys, the state board shall take into account the population served by each agency, the additional costs involved in operating small or rural agencies, and the scope of services provided by each agency.
(b)
(I)
In order to qualify for state assistance, each county and city and county shall contribute a minimum of one dollar and fifty cents per capita for its local health services and may contribute additional amounts as it may determine to be necessary to meet its local health needs.
(II)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (b), for a district public health agency, the counties or cities and counties of the district in total shall contribute a minimum of one dollar and fifty cents per capita for local health services within the district.
(c)
Federally funded and state-funded special projects and demonstrations shall be in addition to the allotments specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection (1).
(2)
Repealed.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 153,§ 12, eff. 5/4/2016.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 74,§ 3, eff. 3/22/2013.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2045, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2009: (2) amended, (SB 09-292), ch. 369, p. 1969, §82, effective August 5. L. 2011: (2) amended, (SB 11-225), ch. 189, p. 730, §3, effective May 19. L. 2012: (2) amended, (HB 12-1247), ch. 53, p. 193, § 3, effective March 22. L. 2013: (2) amended, (HB 13-1181), ch. 74, p. 237, § 3, effective March 22. L. 2016: (2) amended, (HB 16-1408), ch. 153, p. 466, § 12, effective May 4.
(1) This section is similar to former §
25-1-516
as it existed prior to 2008.
(2) For the amendments in HB 16-1408 in effect from May 4, 2016, to July 1, 2016, see chapter 153, Session Laws of Colorado 2016. (See L. 2016, p. 466.)
(3) Subsection (2)(b) provided for the repeal of subsection (2), effective July 1, 2016. (See L. 2016, p. 466.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 3 - COUNTY OR DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES (§§ 25-1-506 — 25-1-521) › Section 25-1-513 - Enlargement of or withdrawal from public health agency

(1)
Any county contiguous to a district maintaining a district public health agency may become a part of the district by agreement between its board of county commissioners and the boards of county commissioners of the counties comprising the district. The county, upon being accepted into the district, shall thereupon become subject to the provisions of this part 5.
(2)
Any county in a district maintaining a district public health agency may withdraw from the district by resolution of its board of county commissioners. A county may not withdraw from a district within the two-year period following the establishment of the district or the county becoming a part of the district. A county may only withdraw from a district after one year's written notice given to the agency. In the event of withdrawal of a county from a district, any moneys that had been appropriated by the county before withdrawal to cover its proportionate share of maintaining the district may be returned to the county. A county shall establish a county public health agency or join another district public health agency once the county withdraws from a district.
(3)
A municipal corporation that has voluntarily merged its public health agency with a county or district public health agency under the authority of section
25-1-506
may withdraw from the county or district public health agency by resolution of its city council, board of trustees, or other governing body. A municipal corporation may not withdraw from an agency within the two-year period following the municipal corporation becoming a part of the agency. A county may only withdraw from a district ninety days after a written notice is given to the agency.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2046, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former §
25-1-511
as it existed prior to 2008.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 3 - COUNTY OR DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES (§§ 25-1-506 — 25-1-521) › Section 25-1-514 - Legal adviser - county attorney - actions

The county attorney for the county or the district attorney of the judicial district in which a cause of action arises shall bring any civil or criminal action requested by a county or district public health director to abate a condition that exists in violation of, or to restrain or enjoin any action that is in violation of, or to prosecute for the violation of or for the enforcement of, the public health laws and the standards, orders, and rules of the state board or a county or district board of health. If the county attorney or the district attorney fails to act, the public health director may bring an action and be represented by special counsel employed by him or her with the approval of the county or district board. An agency, through its county or district board of health or through its public health director, may employ or retain and compensate an attorney to be the legal adviser of the agency and to defend the agency and the officers and employees of the agency against all actions and proceedings brought against them.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 3,§ 3, eff. 8/2/2019.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2047, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former §
25-1-512
as it existed prior to 2008.
For the legislative declaration in SB 19-021, see section 1 of chapter 3, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 3 - COUNTY OR DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES (§§ 25-1-506 — 25-1-521) › Section 25-1-515 - Judicial review of decisions

(1)
Any person aggrieved and affected by a decision of a county or district board of health or a public health director acting under the provisions of this part 5 shall be entitled to judicial review by filing, in the district court of any county over which the county or district board or public health director has jurisdiction, an appropriate action requesting the review within ninety days after the public announcement of the decision. The court may make any interested person a party to the action. The review shall be conducted by the court without a jury and shall be confined to the record, if a complete record is presented. In a case of alleged irregularities in the record or in the procedure before the county or district board or public health director, testimony may be taken in the court. The court may affirm the decision or may reverse or modify it if the substantial rights of the appellant have been prejudiced as a result of the findings and decision of the county or district board being:
(a)
Contrary to constitutional rights or privileges;
(b)
In excess of the statutory authority or jurisdiction of the county or district board or public health director;
(c)
Affected by any error of law;
(d)
Made or promulgated upon unlawful procedure;
(e)
Unsupported by substantial evidence in view of the entire record as submitted; or
(f)
Arbitrary or capricious.
(2)
Any party may have a review of the final judgment or decision of the district court by appellate review in accordance with law and the Colorado appellate rules.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2047, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former §
25-1-513
as it existed prior to 2008.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 3 - COUNTY OR DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES (§§ 25-1-506 — 25-1-521) › Section 25-1-516 - Unlawful acts - penalties

(1)
It is unlawful for any person, association, or corporation and the officers thereof to:
(a)
Willfully violate, disobey, or disregard the provisions of the public health laws or the terms of any lawful notice, order, standard, or rule;
(b)
Fail to make or file a report required by law or rule of the state board relating to the existence of disease or other facts and statistics relating to the public health;
(c)
Willfully and falsely make or alter a certificate or certified copy of any certificate issued pursuant to the public health laws;
(d)
Willfully fail to remove from private property under his or her control at his or her own expense, within forty-eight hours after being ordered to do so by the county or district public health agency, any nuisance, source of filth, or cause of sickness within the jurisdiction and control of the agency whether the person, association, or corporation is the owner, tenant, or occupant of the private property; except that, when the condition is due to an act of God, it shall be removed at public expense; or
(e)
Pay, give, present, or otherwise convey to any officer or employee of an agency any gift, remuneration, or other consideration, directly or indirectly, that the officer or employee is forbidden to receive by the provisions of this part 5.
(2)
It is unlawful for any officer or employee of any agency or member of any county or district board of health to accept any gift, remuneration, or other consideration, directly or indirectly, for an incorrect or improper performance of the duties imposed upon him or her by or on behalf of the agency or by the provisions of this part 5.
(3)
Any person, association, or corporation, or the officers thereof, who violates any provision of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished pursuant to the provisions of section
18-1.3-501
. In addition to the fine or imprisonment, the person, association, or corporation shall be liable for any expense incurred by health authorities in removing any nuisance, source of filth, or cause of sickness. Conviction under the penalty provisions of this part 5 or any other public health law shall not relieve any person from any civil action in damages that may exist for an injury resulting from any violation of the public health laws.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462,§443, eff. 3/1/2022.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2048, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former §
25-1-514
as it existed prior to 2008.
2021 Ch. 462, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 3 - COUNTY OR DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES (§§ 25-1-506 — 25-1-521) › Section 25-1-517 - Mode of treatment inconsistent with religious creed or tenet

Nothing in this part 5 authorizes a county or district board of health to impose on any person any mode of treatment inconsistent with the creed or tenets of any religious denomination of which he or she is an adherent if the person complies with sanitary and quarantine laws and rules.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2049, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former §
25-1-515
as it existed prior to 2008.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 3 - COUNTY OR DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES (§§ 25-1-506 — 25-1-521) › Section 25-1-519 - Existing intergovernmental agreements

Nothing in this part 5 shall void the terms of any intergovernmental agreement concerning public health entered into as of July 1, 2008, so long as all core and essential public health services continue to be provided.
L. 2008: Entire part R&RE, p. 2051, § 1, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 5 - PUBLIC HEALTH (§§ 25-1-501 — 25-1-521) › Subpart 3 - COUNTY OR DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES (§§ 25-1-506 — 25-1-521) › Section 25-1-521 - [Repealed]

Added by 2019 Ch. 276,§7, eff. 5/23/2019.
Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective July 1, 2020. (See L. 2019, p. 2603.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 6 - LOCAL BOARDS OF HEALTH (§ 25-1-601) › Section 25-1-601 - to 25-1-667 - [Repealed]

L. 2008: Entire part repealed, p. 2051, § 3, effective July 1.
This part 6 was numbered as article 3 of chapter 66, C.R.S. 1963. The provisions of this part 6 were relocated to part 5 of this article.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 7 - REGIONAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS (§ 25-1-701) › Section 25-1-701 - to 25-1-719 - [Repealed]

L. 2008: Entire part repealed, p. 2051, § 3, effective July 1.
This part 7 was numbered as article 37 of chapter 66, C.R.S. 1963.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 8 - PATIENT RECORDS (§§ 25-1-801 — 25-1-803) › Section 25-1-803 - Effect of this part 8 on similar rights of a patient

(1)
Nothing in this part 8:
(a)
Limits the right of a patient, the patient's personal representative, or a person who requests the medical records upon submission of a HIPAA-compliant authorization, a valid subpoena, or a court order to inspect the patient's medical or mental health data pursuant to section
24-72-204(3)(a)(I)
, C.R.S.; or
(b)
Limits or expands a right to inspect the patient's records that is otherwise granted by state statute to the patient, the patient's personal representative, or a person who requests the medical records upon submission of a HIPAA-compliant authorization, a valid subpoena, or a court order.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 125,§ 4, eff. 4/18/2014.
L. 76: Entire part added, p. 650, § 1, effective July 1. L. 97: (1)(a) amended, p. 350, § 3, effective April 19. L. 2014: Entire section amended, (HB 14-1186), ch. 125, p. 448, § 4, effective April 18.
For the legislative declaration in HB 14-1186, see section 1 of chapter 125, Session Laws of Colorado 2014.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 9 - COMMISSION ON FAMILY MEDICINE (§ 25-1-901) › Section 25-1-901 - to 25-1-904 - [Repealed]

L. 2017: Entire part repealed, (HB 17-1024), ch. 7, p. 22, § 4, effective August 9.
This part 9 was added in 1977. This part 9 was relocated to part 6 of article
1
of title
25.5
. Former C.R.S. section numbers are shown in editor's notes following those sections.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 10 - CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN NURSING HOME FACILITIES (§§ 25-1-1001 — 25-1-1004) › Section 25-1-1001 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly hereby finds that the operation of child care centers in nursing home facilities is desirable because the benefit to nursing home facility employees in having on-location child care will improve the quality of care in nursing home facilities by stabilizing the nursing home work force and because the general public, especially in rural areas, will benefit from the increased availability of day care centers in their communities. The general assembly also finds that the operation of child care centers in nursing home facilities is desirable because the intergenerational contact has been proven to be beneficial to the health and well-being of elderly persons and, therefore, will improve the quality of life of elderly residents in nursing home facilities and because the intergenerational contact will be beneficial to the children as well. The general assembly, therefore, declares that the intent of this part 10 is to encourage the development of child care centers in nursing home facilities by encouraging the creation of private grants to provide funds to start such centers and by requiring the state agencies which license nursing home facilities and child care centers to study and recommend statutory and regulatory changes to facilitate and encourage the development of child care centers in nursing home facilities.
L. 88: Entire part added, p. 1003, § 1, effective April 28.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 10 - CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN NURSING HOME FACILITIES (§§ 25-1-1001 — 25-1-1004) › Section 25-1-1002 - Definitions

As used in this part 10, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Nursing home facility" means a facility which provides skilled nursing home services or intermediate care nursing home services.
L. 88: Entire part added, p. 1004, § 1, effective April 28.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 10 - CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN NURSING HOME FACILITIES (§§ 25-1-1001 — 25-1-1004) › Section 25-1-1004 - Study of statutes and rules and regulations pertaining to nursing home facilities and day care centers

(1)
The department of public health and environment and the department of human services, in conjunction with representatives of the nursing home industry, child care operators, and experts on child care programs in nursing home facilities, shall examine and study the existing statutes and rules and regulations concerning the licensing of child care centers and of nursing home facilities to determine what statutory or regulatory changes or both would make it easier for a nursing home facility to operate a child care center. The study shall also include an examination of the advantages and disadvantages of operating such intergenerational programs and the most appropriate and practical ways to design such intergenerational child care programs which are beneficial both to the children and to the elderly persons.
(2)
The study conducted by the department of public health and environment and the department of human services shall include, but need not be limited to, consideration of the following:
(a)
The establishment of new rules and regulations by the department of public health and environment and the department of human services which would allow nursing home facilities to operate a child care operation in the nursing home facilities;
(b)
A coordinated licensure program to license a child care operation in a nursing home facility which would be based on rules and regulations designed specifically for the operation of a child care center in a nursing home facility.
(3)
Repealed.
(4)
The department of public health and environment and the department of human services shall comply with the requirements of this part 10 within the current appropriation established for each department. No request for appropriations shall be made to the general assembly for the implementation of this part 10.
L. 88: Entire part added, p. 1005, § 1, effective April 28. L. 94: (1), IP(2), (2)(a), (3), and (4) amended, p. 2747, § 396, effective July 1. L. 96: (3) repealed, p. 1257, § 147, effective August 7.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 1994 act amending subsection (1), the introductory portion to subsection (2), and subsections (2)(a), (3), and (4), see section 1 of chapter 345, Session Laws of Colorado 1994. For the legislative declaration contained in the 1996 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 237, Session Laws of Colorado 1996.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 11 - DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND TREATMENT (§ 25-1-1100.2) › Section 25-1-1100.2 - to 25-1-1112 - [Repealed]

L. 2010: Entire part repealed, (SB 10-175), ch. 188, p. 675, §1, effective April 29.
(1) This part 11 was added in 1991.
(2) The provisions of this part 11 were relocated to article
82
of title
27
in 2010.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 12 - MEDICAL RECORD CONFIDENTIALITY (§§ 25-1-1201 — 25-1-1204) › Section 25-1-1201 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that maintaining the confidentiality of medical records is of the utmost importance to the state and of critical importance to patient privacy for high quality medical care. Most people in the United States consider confidentiality of health information important and worry that the increased computerization of health records may result in inappropriate disclosure of such records. Patients have a strong interest in preserving the privacy of their personal health information, but they also have an interest in medical research and other efforts by health-care organizations to improve the medical care they receive. How best to preserve confidentiality within a state health information infrastructure is an important discussion that is affected by recent regulations promulgated by the federal department of health and human services related to the electronic storage of health information. The purpose of this part 12 is to index the provisions that govern medical record confidentiality to facilitate locating the law concerning the confidentiality of medical records and health information. It is not intended to expand, narrow, or clarify existing provisions.
L. 2001: Entire part added, p. 828, § 5, effective August 8.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 12 - MEDICAL RECORD CONFIDENTIALITY (§§ 25-1-1201 — 25-1-1204) › Section 25-1-1203 - Electronic storage of medical records

Health plans, health-care clearinghouses, and health-care providers shall develop policies, procedures, and systems to comply with federal regulations promulgated by the federal department of health and human services related to electronic storage and maintenance of medical record information pursuant to federal law.
L. 2001: Entire part added, p. 833, § 5, effective August 8.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 12 - MEDICAL RECORD CONFIDENTIALITY (§§ 25-1-1201 — 25-1-1204) › Section 25-1-1204 - Online exchange of advanced directives forms permitted

A public or private entity, including a nonprofit organization, that facilitates the exchange of health information among emergency medical service providers, doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, home health agencies, health plans, and local health information agencies through the use of health information technology may facilitate the voluntary, secure, and confidential exchange of forms containing advanced directives regarding a person's acceptance or rejection of life-sustaining medical or surgical treatment.
L. 2010: Entire section added, (HB 10-1050), ch. 80, p. 271, §1, effective August 11. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1059), ch. 271, p. 1437, § 19, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 13 - CLIMATE CHANGE MARKETS GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 25-1-1301 — 25-1-1303) › Section 25-1-1301 - Short title

This part 13 shall be known and may be cited as the "Colorado Climate Change Markets Act".
L. 2006: Entire part added, p. 1743, § 4, effective June 6.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 13 - CLIMATE CHANGE MARKETS GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 25-1-1301 — 25-1-1303) › Section 25-1-1302 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:
(a)
As the United States and other countries take action to address issues related to climate change, Colorado faces important policy choices.
(b)
Emerging technologies and markets related to climate change promise significant economic opportunities for the state, particularly for agriculture and rural economies.
(c)
The general assembly enacts the "Colorado Climate Change Markets Act" for the purpose of positioning Colorado at the forefront of emerging markets related to climate change and helping affected industries and economies benefit from these opportunities.
L. 2006: Entire part added, p. 1743, § 4, effective June 6.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 13 - CLIMATE CHANGE MARKETS GRANT PROGRAM (§§ 25-1-1301 — 25-1-1303) › Section 25-1-1303 - Grants for research - reports to general assembly

(1)
The department of public health and environment shall administer a program to award grants pursuant to this section.
(2)
(a)
A grant of fifty thousand dollars shall be awarded to Colorado state university to conduct research on the potential for the use of terrestrial carbon sequestration in agricultural, rangeland, and forest soils as a technique for mitigating the emissions of greenhouse gases in the state.
(b)
A grant of fifty thousand dollars shall be awarded to the Colorado school of mines to conduct research on the potential for the use of geologic carbon sequestration as a technique for mitigating the emissions of greenhouse gases in the state.
(c)
A grant of thirty-five thousand dollars shall be awarded to the university of Colorado to conduct research on the emerging international and domestic markets in greenhouse gas emissions and to conduct research on private firms in various economic sectors that are reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.
(3)
Each recipient of a grant awarded pursuant to this section shall report the results of the research conducted under the grant to the agriculture committees of the senate and the house of representatives no later than March 15, 2007.
L. 2006: Entire part added, p. 1743, § 4, effective June 6.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 14 - HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (§ 25-1-1401) › Section 25-1-1401 - to 25-1-1403 - [Repealed]

(1) This part 14 was added in 2007 and was not amended prior to its repeal in 2012.
(2) Section 25-1-1403 provided for the repeal of this part 14, effective July 1, 2012. (See L. 2007, p. 1182.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 15 - COLORADO RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL (§§ 25-1-1501 — 25-1-1511) › Section 25-1-1501 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly finds and declares that:
(a)
A rare disease, sometimes called an "orphan" disease, is a disease that affects fewer than two hundred thousand people in the United States;
(b)
There are seven thousand known rare diseases affecting approximately thirty million adults and children in the United States;
(c)
While the exact cause for many rare diseases remains unknown, many rare diseases are genetic in origin and can be linked to mutations in a single gene or in multiple genes, which can be passed down from generation to generation;
(d)
People with rare diseases face many challenges, including delays in obtaining a diagnosis, misdiagnosis, shortages of medical specialists who can provide treatment, and lack of affordable access to therapies and medication used to treat rare diseases; and
(e)
A Colorado rare disease advisory council composed of qualified professionals and people living with rare diseases could educate medical professionals, government agencies, legislators, and the public about rare diseases as an important public health issue and encourage research for the development of new treatments for rare diseases.
Added by 2022 Ch. 488,§1, eff. 8/10/2022.
2022 Ch. 488, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 15 - COLORADO RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL (§§ 25-1-1501 — 25-1-1511) › Section 25-1-1502 - Definitions

As used in this part 15, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Council" means the Colorado rare disease advisory council created in section
25-1-1503
.
(2)
"Department" means the department of public health and environment.
(3)
"Facilitator" means the person selected by the council to facilitate the work of the council as described in section
25-1-1507
.
(4)
"Rare disease" means a disease that affects fewer than two hundred thousand people in the United States.
Added by 2022 Ch. 488, § 1, eff. 8/10/2022.
2022 Ch. 488, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 25 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-59-106) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1.5-701) › Article 1 - ADMINISTRATION (§§ 25-1-101 — 25-1-1511) › Part 15 - COLORADO RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL (§§ 25-1-1501 — 25-1-1511) › Section 25-1-1503 - Colorado rare disease advisory council - creation

There is created in the department the Colorado rare disease advisory council. The purpose of the council is to study and make findings and recommendations to the general assembly, state agencies, and others, as appropriate, concerning the needs of individuals living in Colorado with rare diseases.
Added by 2022 Ch. 488,§1, eff. 8/10/2022.
2022 Ch. 488, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).