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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-5.7-104) › Article 5.5 - ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR CERTIFICATION (§§ 9-5.5-101 — 9-5.5-120) › Section 9-5.5-112 - Compliance - rules

(1)
The administrator shall promulgate rules for the construction, alteration, repair, service, and maintenance of conveyances. Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, such rules shall conform to the following standards:
(a)
ASCE 21;
(b)
ASME A17.1;
(c)
ASME A17.3; and
(d)
ASME A18.1.
(2)
(a)
The administrator shall determine whether a local jurisdiction's standards are equal to or greater than those of this article. If so, then the administrator shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with the local jurisdiction that approves the jurisdiction's authority to regulate conveyances.
(b)
The administrator may establish a schedule for a local jurisdiction to adopt updated standards, equaling or exceeding the standards imposed under subsection (1) of this section, which shall be adopted within a reasonable amount of time as needed for a local jurisdiction to update its standards.
(3)
(a)
(I)
Except as provided in subparagraph (II) of this paragraph (a), the administrator shall promulgate rules exempting a conveyance installed before July 1, 2008, from compliance with ASME A17.3 until approval is required by section
9-5.5-113
for substantial alteration or remodeling of the conveyance.
(II)
The administrator shall, in cooperation with local jurisdictions, promulgate rules that authorize the administrator or a local jurisdiction to require an elevator to comply with any portion of ASME A17.3 necessary to protect against a material risk to the public safety.
(b)
In promulgating the rules required by subsection (1) of this section, the administrator may adopt changes to the standards listed in subsection (1) of this section that the administrator deems to be in the public interest, including, without limitation, adopting modifications to, changing the applicability of, exempting conveyances from, changing inspector witnessing requirements of, and defining events that trigger the applicability of all or a portion of the standards.
L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1419, § 1, effective 1/1/2008. L. 2008: Entire section amended, p. 1996, § 2, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-5.7-104) › Article 5.5 - ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR CERTIFICATION (§§ 9-5.5-101 — 9-5.5-120) › Section 9-5.5-113 - Conveyance - installation and repair - notice of construction and initial inspection

(1)
The owner or lessee of a conveyance shall not erect, construct, install, or alter a conveyance within a building or structure unless it conforms to the rules adopted by the administrator under this article and the work is performed by a certified conveyance contractor.
(2)
The owner or lessee of a conveyance shall not erect, construct, or install a conveyance within a building or structure unless a notice, including the construction plans, has been sent to the administrator or approved local jurisdiction at least thirty days prior to construction and the administrator or approved local jurisdiction has approved the construction.
(3)
The owner or lessee of the property where a new or altered conveyance is located shall not operate or permit it to be operated unless:
(a)
The conveyance has passed an initial inspection conducted by the administrator, approved local jurisdiction, or third-party inspector;
(b)
The person conducting the inspection determines that the conveyance is safe and complies with the rules adopted by the administrator or approved local jurisdiction; and
(c)
The administrator or approved local jurisdiction has issued a certificate of operation for the conveyance.
L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1419, § 1, effective 1/1/2008. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10 -1231), ch. 75, p. 255, §6, effective August 11.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-5.7-104) › Article 5.5 - ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR CERTIFICATION (§§ 9-5.5-101 — 9-5.5-120) › Section 9-5.5-114 - Periodic inspections and registrations - rules

(1)
(a)
The administrator shall promulgate rules requiring the owner or lessee of a conveyance to periodically certify that the administrator, an approved local jurisdiction, or a licensed third-party conveyance inspector has determined that the conveyance is safe and complies with the rules adopted by the administrator or approved local jurisdiction. Upon such certification, the administrator or approved local jurisdiction shall issue a certificate of operation for the conveyance.
(b) and (c)
(Deleted by amendment, L. 2010, (HB 10-1231), ch. 256, p. 256, § 7, effective August 11, 2010.)
(2)
Upon request, the administrator shall provide notice to the owner of a private residence where a conveyance is located with relevant information about conveyance safety requirements. The penalty provisions of this article shall not apply to private residence owners.
(3)
The administrator shall promulgate rules requiring the owner of the conveyance to have it periodically inspected by a third-party conveyance inspector and the periodic expiration of certificates of operation.
(4)
The administrator shall promulgate rules allowing the continued operation of a private residence conveyance that was installed prior to January 1, 2008, in a building that is not a single-family residence.
(5)
The owner or lessee of a conveyance shall not permit the conveyance to be operated unless the owner or lessee obtains a certificate of operation from the administrator or approved local jurisdiction.
(6)
The owner or lessee shall pay a fee in an amount determined by the administrator for a certificate of operation issued by the administrator. The administrator shall set the fee in accordance with section
24-4-103
, C.R.S., to approximate the actual cost of issuing a certificate of operation.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 316, §11, eff. 8/7/2013.
L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1420, § 1, effective 1/1/2008. L. 2010: (1) amended and (4), (5), and (6) added, (HB 10 -1231), ch. 75, p. 256, §7, effective August 11. L. 2013: (6) amended, (HB 13-1300), ch. 316, p. 1664, § 11, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-5.7-104) › Article 5.5 - ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR CERTIFICATION (§§ 9-5.5-101 — 9-5.5-120) › Section 9-5.5-115 - Insurance

(1)
Each conveyance contractor shall submit to the administrator an insurance policy, certificate of insurance, or certified copy of either issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in Colorado. Such policy shall provide general liability coverage of at least one million dollars for injury or death in each occurrence and coverage for at least five hundred thousand dollars for property damage in each occurrence. In addition, a conveyance contractor shall submit evidence of the insurance coverage mandated by the "Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado", articles
40
to
47
of title
8
, C.R.S.
(2)
Certified conveyance inspectors shall submit to the administrator an insurance policy, certificate of insurance, or certified copy of either issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in Colorado. Such policy shall provide general liability coverage of at least one million dollars for injury or death in each occurrence and coverage for at least five hundred thousand dollars for property damage in each occurrence.
(3)
The administrator shall not certify a conveyance contractor or conveyance inspector unless the applicant has delivered the policy, certified copy, or certificate of insurance required by this section in a form approved by the administrator. A certified conveyance contractor or conveyance inspector shall notify the administrator at least ten days before a material alteration, amendment, or cancellation of a policy is made.
(4)
This section shall not apply to a local jurisdiction or the employee of a local jurisdiction in the performance of the employee's official duties.
L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1420, § 1, effective 1/1/2008. L. 2008: (1) and (2) amended and (4) added, p. 1997, § 3, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-5.7-104) › Article 5.5 - ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR CERTIFICATION (§§ 9-5.5-101 — 9-5.5-120) › Section 9-5.5-116 - Enforcement - rules

(1)
The administrator may adopt rules to administer and enforce this article. The administrator may use certified conveyance inspectors for any investigation of an alleged violation of the rules or this article. The administrator may appoint an advisory board to assist in the formulation of rules authorized by this section.
(2)
A person may request an investigation into an alleged violation of the rules or this article, or of a danger posed by any conveyance, by giving notice to the administrator of such violation or danger. Such notice shall be in writing, shall set forth with reasonable particularity the grounds for the notice, and shall be signed by the person making the request. Upon the request of a person signing the notice, such person's name shall not appear on any copy of such notice or any record published, released, or made available.
(3)
Upon receipt of such notification, if the administrator determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that such violation or danger exists, the administrator shall investigate in accordance with this article to determine if such violation or danger exists. If the administrator determines that there are no reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or danger exists, the administrator shall notify the party in writing of such determination.
L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1421, § 1, effective 1/1/2008.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-5.7-104) › Article 5.5 - ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR CERTIFICATION (§§ 9-5.5-101 — 9-5.5-120) › Section 9-5.5-117 - Liability

This article shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility or liability of a person owning, operating, controlling, maintaining, erecting, constructing, installing, altering, inspecting, testing, or repairing a conveyance for damages to person or property caused by a defect, nor does the state of Colorado assume any such liability or responsibility by the adoption or enforcement of this article.
L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1421, § 1, effective 1/1/2008.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-5.7-104) › Article 5.5 - ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR CERTIFICATION (§§ 9-5.5-101 — 9-5.5-120) › Section 9-5.5-118 - Criminal penalties

A person who violates section
9-5.5-106
or
9-5.5-111
commits a petty offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in section
18-1.3-503
.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, §104, eff. 3/1/2022.
L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1421, § 1, effective 1/1/2008.
Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
2021 Ch. 462, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-5.7-104) › Article 5.5 - ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR CERTIFICATION (§§ 9-5.5-101 — 9-5.5-120) › Section 9-5.5-119 - Dangerous conveyance - administrative orders

(1)
(a)
If, upon the inspection of a conveyance, the conveyance is found to be in a dangerous condition, an immediate hazard to those riding or using it, or designed or operated in an inherently dangerous manner, the certified conveyance inspector shall notify:
(I)
The owner;
(II)
The approved local jurisdiction; and
(III)
If the conveyance is not within an approved local jurisdiction, the administrator.
(b)
Upon being notified pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection (1), the administrator or approved local jurisdiction shall order such alterations or additions as may be deemed necessary to eliminate the danger.
(2)
(a)
In lieu of repairing or altering a dangerous conveyance pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, an owner or a lessee may have the conveyance made dormant. A dormant conveyance shall not be used until it is made safe in compliance with this article. In order to qualify under this subsection (2), the owner or lessee of a dormant conveyance shall:
(I)
Remove the fuses and lock the mainline disconnect switch in the "off" position;
(II)
Park the car and close and latch the hoistway doors;
(III)
Have a certified conveyance inspector place a wire seal on the mainline disconnect switch; and
(IV)
Prevent the conveyance from being used.
(b)
A conveyance shall not be made dormant for more than five years. Upon making a conveyance dormant, a certified conveyance inspector shall report the fact to the administrator.
L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1422, § 1, effective 1/1/2008.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-5.7-104) › Article 5.5 - ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR CERTIFICATION (§§ 9-5.5-101 — 9-5.5-120) › Section 9-5.5-120 - Repeal of article

This article 5.5 is repealed, effective September 1, 2031. Before the repeal, the functions of the administrator are scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 253, §2, eff. 5/26/2022.
Amended by 2015 Ch. 318, §1, eff. 8/5/2015.
L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1422, § 1, effective 1/1/2008. L. 2015: Entire section amended, (HB 15-1353), ch. 318, p. 1298, § 1, effective August 5.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-5.7-104) › Article 5.7 - AMENITIES FOR ALL GENDERS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS (§§ 9-5.7-101 — 9-5.7-104) › Section 9-5.7-104 - Restroom survey of state-owned buildings - priority of modifications

(1)
(a)
The department of personnel shall complete a survey and provide it to the general assembly and the capital development committee determining the number and locations of signs that need to be replaced or modified pursuant to section
9-5.7-103 (3)
for existing restrooms across all buildings wholly or partially owned by the state.
(b)
For a building that is wholly or partially owned or leased by the state or a state agency, if signage is needed at either the restroom location or the directory, a public entity that is a state agency or a state institution of higher education shall provide information on the number and locations of signs that need to be modified and may request state funding subject to available appropriations in order to comply with section
9-5.7-103 (3)
to the state architect.
(2)
The department of personnel shall provide an interim report to the general assembly and the capital development committee by January 1, 2024, and a final report by July 1, 2024.
(3)
For purposes of complying with section
9-5.7-103 (3)
, the department of personnel shall prioritize the placement of signage in buildings or portions of buildings that are accessible to the public.
Added by 2023 Ch. 254,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2023.
2023 Ch. 254, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 6 - EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-6-108) › Section 9-6-101 - Explosives on passenger vehicles and trains

It is unlawful to transport, carry, convey, or deliver to be transported, carried, or conveyed, or to cause to be delivered to be transported, carried, or conveyed any of the substances or articles known as dynamite, nitroglycerine, or glycerine oil, nitroleum or blasting oil, or nitrated oil, or powder mixed with any such oil, or fiber saturated with any such article or substance in any vehicle used or employed in transporting passengers, or in any train of cars used in transporting passengers; except that an ordinary freight train with a caboose or passenger car used as a caboose shall not be construed as a train of cars used in transporting passengers within the meaning of sections
9-6-101
to
9-6-104
.
L. 1876: p. 96, § 1. G.L. § 1852. G.S. § 2788. R.S. 08: § 5286. C.L. § 5505. CSA: C. 64, § 1. CRS 53: § 53-1-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-1-1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 6 - EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-6-108) › Section 9-6-102 - Packing for shipment

It is unlawful to ship, send, or forward nitroglycerine, glycerine oil, nitrated oil, nitroleum or blasting oil, or to transport any of the same upon any vehicle of any description, or to deliver the same to be transported, carried, or conveyed unless the same is securely enclosed, deposited, or packed in a metallic vessel surrounded by plaster of paris or other material that is nonexplosive when saturated with such oil or substance, and separate from all other substances, and the outside of the package containing the same is marked or labeled in a conspicuous manner with the words "nitroglycerine - dangerous".
L. 1876: p. 97, § 2. G.L. § 1853. L. 1881: p. 194, § 1. G.S. § 2789. R.S. 08: § 5287. C.L. § 5506. CSA: C. 64, § 2. CRS 53: § 53-1-2. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-1-2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 6 - EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-6-108) › Section 9-6-103 - Violation - penalty

Any person who knowingly violates any of the provisions of sections
9-6-101
and
9-6-102
commits a class 6 felony and shall be punished as provided in section
18-1.3-401
, C.R.S.
L. 1876: p. 97, § 3. G.L. § 1854. G.S. § 2790. R.S. 08: § 5288. C.L. § 5507. CSA: C. 64, § 3. CRS 53: § 53-1-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-1-3. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 870, § 21, effective 7/1/1979. L. 89: Entire section amended, p. 821, § 8, effective June 8. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1467, § 23, effective October 1.
The effective date for amendments made to this section by chapter 216, L. 77, was changed from July 1, 1978, to April 1, 1979, by chapter 1, First Extraordinary Session, L. 78, and was subsequently changed to July 1, 1979, by chapter 157, § 23, L. 79. See People v. McKenna, 199 Colo. 452 , 611 P.2d 574 (1980).
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 318, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 6 - EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-6-108) › Section 9-6-104 - Death by negligence

When the death of any person is caused by the explosion of any of the articles or substances named in section
9-6-101
while the same is being delivered to any carrier or while the same is being transported or is being removed from the vehicle on which it has been transported or conveyed or on which it has been placed for transportation, every person who knowingly and unlawfully placed, or aided, or permitted the placing of such article or substance on such vehicle, or delivered the same, or caused the same to be delivered contrary to the provisions of sections
9-6-101
to
9-6-104
, commits a class 4 felony and shall be punished as provided in section
18-1.3-401
, C.R.S.
L. 1876: p. 97, § 4. G.L. § 1855. G.S. § 2791. R.S. 08: § 5289. C.L. § 5508. CSA: C. 64, § 4. CRS 53: § 53-1-4. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-1-4. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 870, § 22, effective 7/1/1979. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1467, § 24, effective October 1.
The effective date for amendments made to this section by chapter 216, L. 77, was changed from July 1, 1978, to April 1, 1979, by chapter 1, First Extraordinary Session, L. 78, and was subsequently changed to July 1, 1979, by chapter 157, § 23, L. 79. See People v. McKenna, 199 Colo. 452 , 611 P.2d 574 (1980).
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 318, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 6 - EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-6-108) › Section 9-6-105 - Marking for sale

(1)
It is unlawful for any person, partnership, or corporation to sell or offer for sale, or take or solicit orders of sale for, or purchase or use, or have on hand or in store for the purpose of sale or use in this state any high explosive that can be detonated by means of a detonator, including without limitation dynamite, detonating cord, cast primers, and cap-sensitive emulsions, slurries, and water gels, or any cartridge or bag containing a blasting agent, or any container used for the packaging of detonators and blasting caps, unless on each container or bag of any such high explosive, blasting agent, detonator, or blasting cap and on each wrapping of the explosive cartridge contained within, there is plainly stamped or printed the name and place of business of the person, partnership, or corporation by which the same was manufactured and a date code or other code identifying the origin of manufacture.
(2)
It is unlawful to intentionally remove, alter, or obscure the printed or stamped manufacturer's name and date codes or other identifying codes on the containers used to contain any high explosives, blasting agents, detonators, or blasting caps or on any wrappings thereof.
(3)
Mixed binary explosives shall not be subject to the provisions of this section.
L. 1887: p. 278, § 1. R.S. 08: § 5290. C.L. § 5509. CSA: C. 64, § 5. CRS 53: § 53-1-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-1-5. L. 2001: Entire section amended, p. 759, § 1, effective August 8.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 6 - EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-6-108) › Section 9-6-106 - Date of manufacture - wrapping

(1)
It is unlawful for any person, partnership, or corporation to have more than two different dates or identifying codes on any high explosive that can be detonated by means of a detonator, including without limitation dynamite, detonating cord, cast primer, cap-sensitive emulsion, slurries, and water gels, or on any cartridges or bags containing blasting agents, or on any container used for the packaging of detonators or blasting caps.
(2)
It is also unlawful for any person, partnership, or corporation to package any explosives in any container or wrapping formerly used by any other person, partnership, or corporation in the packing of high explosives, detonators, blasting caps, or cartridges or bags containing blasting agents.
(3)
The name and place of business of the manufacturer and the date codes or other codes identifying the origin of manufacture shall be the same on the packing container as on each of the high explosive cartridges or blasting agent cartridges within such packing container.
L. 1887: p. 278, § 2. R.S. 08: § 5291. C.L. § 5510. CSA: C. 64, § 6. CRS 53: § 53-1-6. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-1-6. L. 2001: Entire section amended, p. 760, § 2, effective August 8.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 6 - EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-6-108) › Section 9-6-107 - Violation - penalty

If any person, partnership, or corporation violates any of the provisions of sections
9-6-105
and
9-6-106
, such person, the members of such partnership, or the officers or agents of such corporation commit a class 2 misdemeanor.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462,§ 105, eff. 3/1/2022.
L. 1887: p. 279, § 3. R.S. 08: § 5292. C.L. § 5511. CSA: C. 64, § 7. CRS 53: § 53-1-7. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-1-7.
Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
2021 Ch. 462, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 6 - EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-6-108) › Section 9-6-108 - Applicability

Consumer fireworks and display fireworks, as defined in
27 CFR 555.11
of the United States department of justice, bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives, or any of its successor agencies, shall not be subject to the provisions of this article.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 390,§ 4, eff. 8/2/2019.
L. 2001: Entire section added, p. 760, § 3, effective August 8. L. 2007: Entire section amended, p. 2019, § 8, effective June 1. L. 2019: Entire section amended, (SB 19-241), ch. 3463, p. 3463, § 4, effective August 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-101 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Explosives Act".
L. 70: p. 185, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-102 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly hereby declares that the purpose of this article 7 is to provide for safety inspections to assure suitable control of the procurement of and access to explosives and, at the same time, to avoid undue limitations upon the manufacture, sale, transport, or legitimate use of explosives. To avoid a duplication of supervision, inspection, and enforcement by various governmental agencies, no person, firm, partnership, or corporation that is subject to regulation under articles
20
to
54
of title
34
, C.R.S., or
30 CFR 56
,
57
,
75
, or
77
shall be subject to this article 7. Fireworks subject to part 20 of article
33.5
of title
24
shall not be subject to regulation under this article 7.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 245, §2, eff. 8/9/2017.
L. 70: p. 185, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-2. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 249, § 1, effective March 31. L. 2017: Entire section amended, (SB 17-222), ch. 245, p. 1027, § 2, effective August 9.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-103 - Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
Repealed.
(1.5)
"Department" means the department of labor and employment.
(2)
"Division" means the division of oil and public safety in the department of labor and employment.
(3)
"Explosive" or "explosive device" means any material or container containing a chemical compound or mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion and that contains any oxidizing and combustible materials or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, or by detonation of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects, but shall not mean the components for handloading rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammunition and/or rifle, pistol, and shotgun ammunition.
(4)
"Incendiary device" means any flammable material or container containing a flammable liquid or material whose ignition by fire, friction, concussion, detonation, or other method produces destructive effects primarily through combustion rather than explosion.
(5)
"Molotov cocktail" means a breakable container containing an explosive or flammable liquid or other substance, having a wick or similar device capable of being ignited, and may be described as either an explosive or incendiary device. A molotov cocktail is not intended to mean a device commercially manufactured primarily for the purpose of illumination or other such uses.
L. 70: p. 185, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-3. L. 86: (1) repealed, p. 502, § 125, effective July 1. L. 2001: (2) amended, p. 1138, § 65, effective June 5. L. 2004: (1.5) added, p. 1169, § 3, effective May 27.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-104 - Enforcement

(1)
The division shall enforce this article and for such purposes shall:
(a)
Issue permits to applicants found by the division, after inspection and investigation, to be qualified for such permit under this article and the rules of the division;
(b)
Deny, suspend, or revoke permits upon a finding of noncompliance or violation of this article or of the applicable rules;
(c)
Hold hearings upon the application of any person aggrieved by any order of the division with respect to the denial, suspension, or revocation of any permit;
(d)
Inspect, during normal business hours, any building, structure, or premises subject to this article, and, upon the discovery of any violation of this article or the applicable rules, issue such orders as are necessary for the safety of workers and the public, and, in the case of imminent hazard, apply for an injunction in the appropriate district court.
(2)
The division may inspect blast sites or request a blast demonstration in a controlled environment pursuant to rules promulgated by the director of the division.
L. 70: p. 186, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-4. L. 86: (1)(a) amended, p. 497, § 110, effective July 1. L. 2008: Entire section amended, p. 986, § 4, effective May 21.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-105 - Duties of director of division

(1)
The director of the division shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this article. Such rules and regulations may include requirements not mentioned specifically in this article but which are reasonably necessary for the safety of workers, the public, and the protection of property. The procedure for the promulgation of such rules and regulations shall be in accordance with the provisions of section
24-4-103
, C.R.S.
(2)
Any person aggrieved by a decision or order of the director of the division may seek judicial review pursuant to the provisions of section
24-4-106
, C.R.S.
L. 70: p. 186, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-5. L. 86: Entire section amended, p. 497, § 111, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-106 - Explosives permits

(1)
It is a violation of this article to manufacture, sell, purchase, store, transport, or use explosives without first obtaining from the division a permit.
(2)
Permits issued under this article shall not be transferable, and shall be readily available for inspection by representatives of the division and law enforcement officials.
(3)
The division may place such restrictions and limitations on permits as it deems necessary.
(4)
Nothing in this article shall authorize the issuance of a permit for an explosive or incendiary device commonly known as a Molotov cocktail, and no permit may be issued for the manufacture, sale, storage, transportation, or use of such device.
(5)
No permit shall be required for the occasional purchase of explosives by a person for normal agricultural purposes, if such person is personally known by the seller of such explosives, and a record is kept of such transaction by the seller, including the specific purpose for which such explosives will be used, the location of the proposed use, the signature of the purchaser, and the certification of the seller as to his personal knowledge of the purchaser. Violation of the record requirement of this section shall cause the seller's permit to be canceled.
(6)
No division-issued permit shall be required for a person, firm, partnership, or corporation whose use and storage of explosive materials is for the purpose of underground mining, surface or underground metal mining, or surface or underground coal mining and whose use and storage of explosive materials is regulated by
30 CFR 56
,
57
,
75
, or
77
.
L. 70: p. 186, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-6. L. 2004: (1) amended, p. 1168, § 1, effective May 27. L. 2006: (6) added, p. 249, § 2, effective March 31.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-107 - Fees

An application for initial issuance or renewal of a thirty-six-month permit under this article shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the director of the division; except that the director of the division by rule or as otherwise provided by law may reduce the amount of the fee if necessary pursuant to section
24-75-402(3)
, C.R.S., to reduce the uncommitted reserves of the fund to which all or any portion of the fee is credited. After the uncommitted reserves of the fund are sufficiently reduced, the director of the division by rule or as otherwise provided by law may increase the amount of the fee as provided in section
24-75-402(4)
, C.R.S.
L. 70: p. 187, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-7. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 338, § 3, effective July 1. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 25, § 1, effective July 1. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 1325, § 23, effective June 1. L. 2000: Entire section amended, p. 165, § 4, effective March 17. L. 2008: Entire section amended, p. 986, § 5, effective May 21.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-108 - Issuance of permit - renewal - criminal history record check

(1)
Permits issued under this article shall be valid for up to thirty-six months after the date of issue unless sooner revoked or suspended. Permits may be issued on a conditional basis, subject to revocation or suspension based on the occurrence or nonoccurrence of an event specified by the division. Permits may be renewed on or before their expiration date upon the payment of the required fee.
(2)
Prior to the issuance of a permit pursuant to this article, each applicant for a permit shall submit his or her set of fingerprints to the department. The department shall conduct a criminal history record check of each applicant. If, as a result of such check, the department finds that further investigation is necessary, the department shall forward the fingerprints to the Colorado bureau of investigation for the purpose of conducting a state and national fingerprint-based criminal history record check utilizing the records of the Colorado bureau of investigation and the federal bureau of investigation. The costs associated with the fingerprint-based criminal history record check shall be paid by the applicant to the Colorado bureau of investigation. The department shall consider the information resulting from the criminal history record checks in its determination as to whether the division shall issue a permit to the applicant. Nothing in this section shall preclude the department from making further inquiries into the background of the applicant.
L. 70: p. 187, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-8. L. 75: Entire section R&RE, p. 331, § 1, effective June 13. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 338, § 4, effective July 1. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 25, § 2, effective July 1. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 1325, § 24, effective June 1. L. 2000: Entire section amended, p. 165, § 5, effective March 17. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1168, § 2, effective May 27.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-108.3 - [Repealed]

L. 2000: Entire section added, p. 165, § 6, effective March 17.
Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective July 1, 2002. (See L. 2000, p. 165.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-108.5 - Disposition of fees

All fees collected by the division pursuant to this article shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the public safety inspection fund created pursuant to section
8-1-151
, C.R.S.
L. 85: Entire section added, p. 338, § 5, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-109 - Records

Every person holding a permit issued under this article shall keep such records as may be required by the division. Records shall be maintained for not less than two years following the year in which the record is made. All such records shall be open to inspection by the division or its representatives during normal business hours.
L. 70: p. 187, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-9.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-110 - Revocation or suspension of permit

A violation of this article or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, shall constitute grounds for the revocation or suspension of a permit issued under this article.
L. 70: p. 187, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-111 - Failure to obtain permit - penalty

Except as provided in section
9-7-106(5)
, any person who manufactures, sells, stores, transports, or uses explosives without first obtaining a permit therefor under the provisions of this article 7 commits a class 2 misdemeanor.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462,§ 106, eff. 3/1/2022.
L. 70: p. 187, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-11. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 2023, § 5, effective July 14.
Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
2021 Ch. 462, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-112 - [Repealed]

L. 70: p. 187, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-12. L. 74: Entire section repealed, p. 256, § 2, effective March 21.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › EXPLOSIVES (§§ 9-6-101 — 9-7-113) › Article 7 - EXPLOSIVES - REGULATION AND INSPECTION (§§ 9-7-101 — 9-7-113) › Section 9-7-113 - Use of flammable gases in home marijuana cultivation - prohibited

A local government may ban the use of a compressed, flammable gas as a solvent in the extraction of THC or other cannabinoids in a residential setting.
Added by 2013 Ch. 332,§ 1, eff. 5/28/2013.
L. 2013: Entire section added, (SB 13-283), ch. 332, p. 1889, § 1, effective May 28.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 9 - SAFETY - INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL (§§ 9-1-101 — 9-10-101) › SPECIAL SAFETY PROVISIONS (§ 9-10-101) › Article 10 - [Repealed] VENTILATION OF GARAGES AND SHOPS (§ 9-10-101) › Section 9-10-101 - to 9-10-105 - [Repealed]

L. 96: Entire article repealed, p. 554, § 3, effective April 24.
This article was numbered as article 17 of chapter 13, C.R.S. 1963.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 10 - INSURANCE (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-23-110) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-312) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-312) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-145) › Section 10-1-101 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly finds and declares that the purpose of this title is to promote the public welfare by regulating insurance to the end that insurance rates shall not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, to give consumers thereof the greatest choice of policies at the most reasonable cost possible, to permit and encourage open competition between insurers on a sound financial basis, and to avoid regulation of insurance rates except under circumstances specifically authorized under the provisions of this title. Such policy requires that all persons having to do with insurance services to the public be at all times actuated by good faith in everything pertaining thereto, abstain from deceptive or misleading practices, and keep, observe, and practice the principles of law and equity in all matters pertaining to such business.
L. 2003: Entire article RC&RE, p. 587, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 10-1-101 as it existed prior to 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 10 - INSURANCE (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-23-110) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-312) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-312) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-145) › Section 10-1-104 - Commissioner of insurance - other employees

(1)
The commissioner of insurance is the head of the division of insurance. The commissioner shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the governor, subject to confirmation of the appointment by the senate pursuant to section 23 of article IV of the state constitution. The commissioner shall be a person well versed in insurance, and an elector of the state of Colorado, and shall have no pecuniary interest in any insurance company or agency directly or indirectly other than as a policyholder.
(2)
The commissioner shall have such employees as may be required for the transaction of the business of the office of the commissioner. One or more shall be deputy commissioners of insurance who are authorized in all matters to act as and for the commissioner of insurance in the absence of the commissioner. Examiners shall be classified as senior and junior. A senior examiner shall have had three full years' experience in the examination of insurance companies as an employee of a state insurance department. The salary and term of office of the commissioner and the employees of the division shall be fixed pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution.
L. 2003: Entire article RC&RE, p. 592, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 10-1-104 as it existed prior to 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 10 - INSURANCE (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-23-110) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-312) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-312) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-145) › Section 10-1-105 - Actuary

The commissioner may maintain in the division an actuary who is experienced, skilled, and fully competent to perform the actuarial duties of the division and to assist in or take charge of examinations of insurance companies under the general direction of the commissioner.
L. 2003: Entire article RC&RE, p. 592, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 10-1-106 as it existed prior to 2002.
For the oath required of an actuary, see § 10-1-106.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 10 - INSURANCE (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-23-110) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-312) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-312) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-145) › Section 10-1-106 - Oath required of insurance commissioner and actuary

The commissioner and the actuary, before entering upon their duties, shall take and subscribe to the oath required by the constitution of Colorado, which oath shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state.
L. 2003: Entire article RC&RE, p. 592, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 10-1-105 as it existed prior to 2002.
For the oath of office, see Colo. Const., art. XII, § 8.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 10 - INSURANCE (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-23-110) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-312) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-312) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-145) › Section 10-1-107 - Personal fees prohibited

Neither the commissioner nor any of the commissioner's employees shall be directly or indirectly employed by any insurance company, association, or society, in any capacity, or be directly or indirectly interested in any such insurance corporation, except as a policyholder; nor shall they or any of them charge any such insurance corporation or official any fee or take any valuable thing in payment for any service or otherwise, unless payment for such service is specifically authorized by law. The penalty for violation of this section shall be removal from office.
L. 2003: Entire article RC&RE, p. 592, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 10-1-107 as it existed prior to 2002.
For the official fees to be paid by insurance companies, see § 10-3-207.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 10 - INSURANCE (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-23-110) › GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-312) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-312) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 10-1-101 — 10-1-145) › Section 10-1-109 - Rules of commissioner

(1)
The commissioner may establish, and from time to time amend, such reasonable rules as are necessary to enable the commissioner to carry out the commissioner's duties under the laws of the state of Colorado.
(2)
The commissioner shall adopt rules to ensure that payments to the subsequent injury fund created in section
8-46-101
, C.R.S., the workers' compensation cash fund, created in section
8-44-112(7)
, C.R.S., the cost containment fund created in section
8-14.5-108
, C.R.S., and the major medical insurance fund created in section
8-46-202
, C.R.S., from surcharges on premiums paid for policies of workers' compensation insurance that feature deductibles in excess of the limit set forth in section
8-44-111(1)
, C.R.S., reflect the value of any reduction in premium achieved through the use of such deductibles. Such rules shall apply only to claims made on policies issued or renewed after the effective date of the rules. In adopting such rules, the commissioner shall determine the most effective method of establishing the value of deductibles in excess of such limits and ensuring that payments reflect such value.
L. 2003: Entire article RC&RE, p. 595, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 10-1-109 as it existed prior to 2002.
For the rule-making procedures, see article 4 of title 24.