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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 145 - OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES (§§ 12-145-101 — 12-145-118) › Section 12-145-110 - Penalties - distribution of fines

(1)
In addition to the disciplinary or other actions authorized under sections
12-20-404
and
12-145-109
, the director may impose an administrative fine on any person who violates the provisions of this article 145 or the rules of the director promulgated under this article 145, upon a finding of a violation subject to article
4
of title
24
, as follows:
(a)
In the first administrative proceeding against any person, a fine of not less than one hundred dollars but not more than five hundred dollars per violation;
(b)
In any subsequent administrative proceeding against any person for transactions occurring after a final agency action determining that a violation of this article 145 has occurred, a fine of not less than one thousand dollars but not more than two thousand dollars per violation;
(c)
In an administrative proceeding against a person for a violation of section
12-145-105(1)
, a fine of not less than one thousand dollars but not more than five thousand dollars per violation.
(2)
A person who engages in activities as an outfitter shall maintain all applicable documents, records, and other items, for the current year and the preceding four years at the address listed on the registration, required to be maintained by this article 145 or by the rules of the director when requested to do so by the director or a peace officer. A registrant who refuses to permit the inspection of documents, records, or items commits a civil infraction.
(3)
All fines collected pursuant to this article 145 shall be distributed as follows:
(a)
Fifty percent divided by the court between any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency assisting with an investigation;
(b)
Fifty percent to the division for the cost of administering this article 145.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462,§ 145, eff. 3/1/2022.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-55.5-107
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
(1) This section is similar to former § 12-55.5-107 as it existed prior to 2019.
(2) 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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 145 - OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES (§§ 12-145-101 — 12-145-118) › Section 12-145-111 - Cease-and-desist orders - unauthorized practice - penalties

(1)
The director may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section
12-20-405
.
(2)
Any person who engages or offers or attempts to engage in activities as an outfitter without an active registration issued under this article 145 is subject to penalties pursuant to section
12-20-407(1)(a)
.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-55.5-108 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 145 - OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES (§§ 12-145-101 — 12-145-118) › Section 12-145-112 - Contracts for outfitting services - writing required

(1)
Prior to engaging in any activity as an outfitter, an outfitter shall provide a written contract to the client signed by both the outfitter and the client, stating at least the following terms:
(a)
Type of services to be provided;
(b)
Dates of service;
(c)
Transportation arrangements;
(d)
Costs of the services;
(e)
Ratio of clients to guides; and
(f)
The outfitter's policy regarding cancellation of the contract and refund of any deposit.
(2)
No action may be maintained by an outfitter for breach of a contract or agreement to provide outfitting services or for the recovery of compensation for services rendered under the contract or agreement if the outfitter has failed to comply with the provisions of this article 145.
(3)
Any written contract provided in accordance with this section must also contain a written statement that, pursuant to section
12-145-108(1)(c) and (1)(d)
, outfitters are bonded and required to possess the minimum level of liability insurance and that the activities of outfitters are regulated by the director.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-55.5-109 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 145 - OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES (§§ 12-145-101 — 12-145-118) › Section 12-145-113 - Other remedies - contracts void - public nuisance - seizure of equipment

(1)
Every agreement or contract for the services of an outfitter shall be void and unenforceable by the outfitter unless the outfitter is duly registered with the division under the provisions of this article 145 when the services are contracted for and performed.
(2)
Every motor vehicle, trailer, vessel, firearm, weapon, trap, equipment, livestock, or other personal property used in outfitting services in violation of the provisions of this article 145 is declared to be a class 2 public nuisance. Unless in conflict with the specific provisions of this section, the provisions of article
13
of title
16
shall apply to any action taken pursuant to this section.
(3)
(a)
Any personal property subject to seizure under this section that is seized as a part of or incident to a criminal proceeding for violation of this article 145 and for which disposition is not provided by another statute of this state shall be disposed of as provided in this section.
(b)
The court may order the property sold in the manner provided for sales on execution.
(c)
The proceeds of the sale shall be applied as follows:
(I)
To the fees and costs of removal and sale;
(II)
To the payment of any costs the state has incurred from the action; and
(III)
The balance, if any, to the office of the district attorney who has brought the action.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-55.5-110 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 145 - OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES (§§ 12-145-101 — 12-145-118) › Section 12-145-114 - Advisory committee

The director shall appoint an advisory committee to make recommendations concerning outfitters, which committee shall serve at the request and pleasure of the director. The members of the advisory committee shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties under this article 145.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-55.5-111 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 145 - OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES (§§ 12-145-101 — 12-145-118) › Section 12-145-115 - Enforcement

Every peace officer is hereby authorized to assist the director in the enforcement of the provisions of this article 145 and the rules prescribed by the director.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-55.5-113 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 145 - OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES (§§ 12-145-101 — 12-145-118) › Section 12-145-116 - Judicial review

Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of all final actions and orders.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-55.5-115 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 145 - OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES (§§ 12-145-101 — 12-145-118) › Section 12-145-117 - Notice - hunting and fishing license

The division and the division of parks and wildlife shall develop a system to provide a written notice with each hunting or fishing license, at the time of issuance, stating that it is illegal to provide outfitting services in Colorado without registering with the division.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-55.5-116.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 145 - OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES (§§ 12-145-101 — 12-145-118) › Section 12-145-118 - Repeal of article - review of functions

This article 145 is repealed, effective September 1, 2025. Before the repeal, the powers, duties, and functions of the division specified in this article 145 are scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-55.5-117 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-101 - Legislative declaration

In order to assist in safeguarding life, health, property, and the welfare of this state, it is the policy of the state of Colorado to establish a board empowered to prevent unnecessary mechanical hazards in the operation of passenger tramways and to assure that reasonable design and construction are used for, that accepted safety devices and sufficient personnel are provided for, and that periodic inspections and adjustments are made that are deemed essential to the safe operation of, passenger tramways.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-701
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 65: p. 709, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-25-1. L. 76: Entire section amended, p. 660, § 1, effective May 27. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 1288, § 2, effective July 1. L. 83: Entire section amended, p. 1071, § 1, effective May 25. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1533, § 3, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 25-5-701 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-102 - Applicability of common provisions

Articles
1
and
20
of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 150.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-106 - Responsibilities of area operators

The primary responsibility for design, construction, maintenance, operation, and inspection rests with the area operators of passenger tramway devices.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-705
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 65: p. 711, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-25-5. L. 76: Entire section amended, p. 661, § 4, effective May 27. L. 93: Sections 25-5-705 to
25-5-719
R&RE, p. 1538, § 8, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 25-5-705 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-108 - Orders - enforcement

(1)
If, after investigation, the board finds that a violation of any of its rules exists or that there is a condition in passenger tramway design, construction, operation, or maintenance endangering the safety of the public, it shall forthwith issue its written order setting forth its findings and the corrective action to be taken and fixing a reasonable time for compliance therewith. The order shall be served upon the area operator involved in accordance with the Colorado rules of civil procedure or the "State Administrative Procedure Act", article
4
of title
24
, and shall become final unless the area operator applies to the board for a hearing in the manner provided in section
24-4-105
.
(2)
If any area operator fails to comply with a lawful order of the board issued under this section within the time fixed thereby, the board may take further action as permitted by sections
12-150-107
and
12-150-116
and may commence an action seeking injunctive relief in accordance with section
12-20-406
.
(3)
Any person who violates an order issued pursuant to this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars for each day during which the violation occurs.
(4)
Any area operator who operates a passenger tramway that has not been licensed by the board or the license of which has been suspended, or who fails to comply with an order issued under this section or section
12-150-116
, commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section
18-1.3-501
.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462,§ 146, eff. 3/1/2022.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-707
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
(1) This section is similar to former § 25-5-707 as it existed prior to 2019.
(2) 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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-109 - Disciplinary proceedings

(1)
The board may investigate all matters that present grounds for disciplinary action as specified in this article 150.
(2)
Disciplinary hearings shall be conducted by the board or by an administrative law judge in accordance with sections
12-20-403
and
12-150-105(1)(d)
.
(3)
Section
12-20-408
governs judicial review of a final action or order of the board.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-708
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 65: p. 712, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-25-8. L. 67: p. 200, § 1. L. 76: (1) amended and (2) added, p. 662, § 6, effective May 27. L. 77: (1) amended, p. 1290, § 6, effective July 1. L. 79: Entire section R&RE, p. 1661, § 120, effective July 19. L. 83: (2) repealed, p. 1073, § 6, effective May 25. L. 93: Sections
25-5-705
to
25-5-719
R&RE, p. 1540, § 8, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 25-5-708 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-110 - Passenger tramway licensing required

(1)
The state, through the board, shall license all passenger tramways, unless specifically exempted by law; establish reasonable standards of design and operational practices; and cause to be made inspections as may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this section.
(2)
A passenger tramway shall not be operated in this state unless it has been licensed by the board. No new passenger tramway shall be initially licensed in this state unless its design and construction have been certified to this state as complying with the rules of the board promulgated pursuant to section
12-150-105
. The certification shall be made by a qualified tramway design engineer or a qualified tramway construction engineer, whichever the case requires.
(3)
The board shall have no jurisdiction over the construction of a new private residence tramway or over any modifications to an existing private residence tramway when the tramway is not used, or intended to be used, by the general public.
(4)
The board shall have no jurisdiction over a portable aerial tramway device.
(5)
The board shall have no jurisdiction over a portable tramway device when the tramway device is not used, or intended to be used, by the general public.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-709
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 65: p. 712, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-25-9. L. 73: p. 1373, § 29. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 1661, § 121, effective July 19. L. 93: Sections
25-5-705
to
25-5-719
R&RE, p. 1540, § 8, effective July 1. L. 2001: (3) and (5) amended, p. 119, § 6, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 25-5-709 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-111 - Application for new construction or major modification

Any new construction of a passenger tramway or any major modification to an existing installation shall not be initiated unless an application for the construction or major modification has been made to the board and a permit has been issued by the board.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-710
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 65: p. 712, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-25-10. L. 67: p. 200, § 2; L. 76: (1)(f) amended and (1)(g) added, p. 662, § 7, effective May 27; L. 77: (1)(b) amended, p. 308, § 14, effective June 10; (1)(h), (1)(i), and (2) added, p. 1290, §§ 8, 7, effective July 1. L. 79: (1)(i) amended, p. 1661, § 122, effective July 19; L. 83: (1)(f) amended and (1)(g) repealed, pp. 1072, 1073, §§ 5, 6, effective May 25; L. 86: (1)(a) to (1)(c) amended, p. 975, § 3, effective April 3. L. 87: (1)(b) amended, p. 971, § 83, effective March 13. L. 88: (1)(h) amended, p. 317, § 11, effective April 14. L. 91: (1)(a) amended, p. 1917, § 40, effective June 1. L. 93: Sections
25-5-705
to
25-5-719
R&RE, p. 1540, § 8, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 25-5-710 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-112 - Application for licensing

Each year, every area operator of a passenger tramway shall apply to the board, in the form as the board shall designate, for licensing of the passenger tramways that the area operator owns or manages or the operation of which the area operator directs. The application shall contain such information as the board may reasonably require in order for it to determine whether the passenger tramway sought to be licensed by the area operator complies with the intent of this article 150 as specified in section
12-150-101
and the rules promulgated by the board pursuant to section
12-150-105
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-711
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 65: p. 713, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-25-11. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 637, § 5, effective July 1; entire section amended, p. 1291, § 9, effective July 1. L. 86: Entire section amended, p. 975, § 4, effective April 3. L. 93: Sections
25-5-705
to
25-5-719
R&RE, p. 1540, § 8, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 25-5-711 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-113 - Licensing of passenger tramways

(1)
The board shall issue to the applying area operator without delay licensing certificates for each passenger tramway owned, managed, or the operation of which is directed by the area operator when the board is satisfied:
(a)
That the facts stated in the application are sufficient to enable the board to fulfill its duties under this article 150; and
(b)
That each passenger tramway sought to be licensed has been inspected by an inspector designated by the board according to procedures established by the board and that the inspection disclosed no unreasonable safety hazard and no violations of the provisions of this article 150 or the rules of the board promulgated pursuant to section
12-150-105
.
(2)
In order to satisfy itself that the conditions described in subsection (1) of this section have been fulfilled, the board may cause to be made such inspections described in section
12-150-115
as it may reasonably deem necessary.
(3)
Licenses shall expire on dates established by the board.
(4)
Each area operator shall cause the licensing certificate, or a copy thereof, for each passenger tramway thus licensed to be displayed prominently at the place where passengers are loaded thereon.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-712
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 65: p. 714, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-25-12. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 1291, § 10, effective July 1. L. 86: Entire section amended, p. 976, § 5, effective April 3. L. 93: Sections
25-5-705
to
25-5-719
R&RE, p. 1541, § 8, effective July 1. L. 2001: (3) repealed, p. 120, § 7, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 25-5-712 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-114 - Licensing and certification fees

The application for new construction or major modification and the application for licensing shall be accompanied by a fee established pursuant to section
12-20-105
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-713
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 65: p. 714, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-25-13. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 1291, § 11, effective July 1. L. 86: Entire section amended, p. 976, § 6, effective April 6. L. 93: Sections
25-5-705
to
25-5-719
R&RE, p. 1541, § 8, effective July 1. L. 2001: Entire section amended, p. 120, § 8, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 25-5-713 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-115 - Inspections and investigations - costs - reports - rules

(1)
The board may cause to be made such inspection of the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of passenger tramways as the board may reasonably require.
(2)
The inspections shall include, at a minimum, two inspections per year or per two thousand hours of operation, whichever occurs first, of each passenger tramway, one of which inspections shall be during the high use season, shall be unannounced, and shall be carried out under contract by independent contractors selected by the board or by the supervisory tramway engineer. Additional inspections may be required by the board if the area operator does not, in the opinion of the board, make reasonable efforts to correct any deficiencies identified in any prior inspection or if the board otherwise deems additional inspections necessary. The board shall provide in its rules that no facility shall be shut down for the purposes of a regular inspection during normal operating hours unless sufficient daylight is not available for the inspection.
(3)
The board may employ independent contractors to make the inspections for reasonable fees plus expenses. The expenses incurred by the board in connection with the conduct of inspections provided for in this article 150 shall be paid in the first instance by the board, but each area operator of the passenger tramway that was the subject of the inspection shall, upon notification by the board of the amount due, reimburse the board for any charges made by personnel for the services and for the actual expenses of each inspection.
(4)
The board may cause an investigation to be made in response to an accident or incident involving a passenger tramway as the board may reasonably require. The board may employ independent contractors to make the investigations for reasonable fees plus expenses. The expenses incurred by the board in connection with the conduct of investigations provided for in this article 150 shall be paid in the first instance by the board, and thereafter one or more area operators may be billed for work performed pursuant to subsection (3) of this section.
(5)
If, as the result of an inspection, it is found that a violation of the board's rules exists, or a condition in passenger tramway design, construction, operation, or maintenance exists, endangering the safety of the public, an immediate report shall be made to the board for appropriate investigation and order.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-715
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 65: p. 714, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-25-15. L. 86: Entire section amended, p. 976, § 7, effective April 3. L. 93: Sections
25-5-705
to
25-5-719
R&RE, p. 1542, § 8, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 25-5-715 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-116 - Emergency shutdown

When facts are presented tending to show that an unreasonable hazard exists in the continued operation of a passenger tramway, after the verification of the facts as is practical under the circumstances and consistent with the public safety, the board, any member thereof, or the supervisory tramway engineer may, by an emergency order, require the area operator of the tramway forthwith to cease using the same for the transportation of passengers. The emergency order shall be in writing and signed by a member of the board or the supervisory tramway engineer, and notice thereof may be served by the supervisory tramway engineer, any member of the board, or as provided by the Colorado rules of civil procedure or the "State Administrative Procedure Act", article
4
of title
24
. The service shall be made upon the area operator or the area operator's agent immediately in control of the tramway. The emergency shutdown shall be effective for a period not to exceed seventy-two hours from the time of service. The board shall conduct an investigation into the facts of the case and shall take such action under this article 150 as may be appropriate.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-716
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 25-5-716 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-117 - Provisions in lieu of others

The provisions for regulation, registration, and licensing of passenger tramways and the area operators thereof under this article 150 shall be in lieu of all other rules or registration or licensing requirements, and passenger tramways shall not be construed to be common carriers within the meaning of the laws of this state.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-717
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 65: p. 715, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 66-25-17. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 1292, § 13, effective July 1. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 411, § 23, effective July 1. L. 93: Sections
25-5-705
to
25-5-719
R&RE, p. 1543, § 8, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 25-5-717 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-118 - Governmental immunity

(1)
The board, any member of the board, any person on the staff of the board, any technical advisor appointed by the board, any member of an advisory committee appointed by the board, and any independent contractor hired to perform or acting as a state tramway inspector on behalf of the board with whom the board contracts for assistance shall be provided all protections of governmental immunity provided to public employees by article
10
of title
24
, including but not limited to the payment of judgments and settlements, the provision of legal defense, and the payment of costs incurred in court actions. These protections shall be provided to the board, board members, staff, technical advisors, committee members, and independent contractors hired to perform or acting as a state tramway inspector on behalf of the board only with regard to actions brought because of acts or omissions committed by such persons in the course of official board duties.
(2)
The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall be construed as a specific exception to the general exclusion of independent contractors hired to perform or acting as a state tramway inspector on behalf of the board from the protections of governmental immunity provided in article
10
of title
24
.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Subsection (1) is similar to former § 25-5-718; and subsection (2) is similar to former § 25-5-719, as those sections existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-119 - Confidentiality of reports and other materials

(1)
Reports of investigations conducted by an area operator or by a private contractor on an area operator's behalf and filed with the board or the board's staff shall be presumed to be privileged information exempt from public inspection under section
24-72-204(3)(a)(IV)
, except as may be ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(2)
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (1) of this section, all information in the possession of the board's staff and all final reports to the board shall be open to public inspection in accordance with part 2 of article
72
of title
24
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-720
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 25-5-720 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 150 - PASSENGER TRAMWAYS (§§ 12-150-101 — 12-150-120) › Section 12-150-120 - Repeal of article - subject to review

This article 150 is repealed, effective September 1, 2030. Before the repeal, the passenger tramway safety board is scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 209,§ 6, eff. 10/1/2019.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
25-5-721
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 209,§ 1, eff. 5/17/2019.
L. 93: Entire section added, p. 1544, § 9, effective July 1. L. 2001: (1) amended, p. 120, § 9, effective July 1. L. 2008: (1) amended, p. 369, § 1, effective July 1.
(1) This section is similar to former § 25-5-721 as it existed prior to 2019.
(2) Before its relocation in 2019, this section was amended in SB 19-159. Those amendments were superseded by the repeal and reenactment of this title 12, effective October 1, 2019. For those amendments to the former section in effect from May 17, 2019, to October 1, 2019, see SB 19-159, chapter 209, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 155 - PLUMBERS (§§ 12-155-101 — 12-155-125) › Section 12-155-101 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly hereby finds that:
(a)
Improper plumbing can adversely affect the health of the public and that faulty plumbing is potentially lethal and can cause widespread disease and an epidemic of disastrous consequences;
(b)
To protect the health of the public, it is essential that plumbing be installed by persons who have proven their knowledge of the sciences of pneumatics and hydraulics and their skill in installing plumbing.
(2)
Consistent with its duty to safeguard the health of the people of this state, the general assembly hereby declares that individuals who plan, install, alter, extend, repair, and maintain plumbing systems should be individuals of proven skill. To provide standards of skill for those in the plumbing trade and to authoritatively establish what shall be good plumbing practice, the general assembly hereby provides for the licensing of plumbers and for the promulgation of a model plumbing code of standards by the state plumbing board, and this article 155 is therefore declared to be essential to the public interest.
(3)
The general assembly encourages the state plumbing board to adopt and incorporate by reference appendix C of the "International Plumbing Code" (I.P.C.), 2009 edition, promulgated by the International Code Council, first printing (January 2009), or the graywater provisions within a newer edition of the I.P.C., whether the provisions are contained in appendix C or elsewhere.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-58-101
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 228,§ 11, eff. 5/15/2013.
L. 82: Entire article R&RE, p. 267, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2013: (3) added, (HB 13-1044), ch. 228, p. 1091, § 11, effective May 15.
This section is similar to former § 12-58-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 155 - PLUMBERS (§§ 12-155-101 — 12-155-125) › Section 12-155-102 - Applicability of common provisions

Articles
1
and
20
of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 155.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 155 - PLUMBERS (§§ 12-155-101 — 12-155-125) › Section 12-155-104 - [Effective Until 7/1/2025] State plumbing board - subject to review - repeal of article

(1)
There is established in the division the state plumbing board. The board is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section
24-1-105
, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department of regulatory agencies.
(2)
(a)
(I)
The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor, with the power of removal, and with the confirmation of the senate, as follows:
(A)
One a journeyman plumber;
(B)
One a master plumber;
(C)
Two engaged in the construction of residential or commercial buildings as plumbing contractors;
(D)
One engaged in the construction of residential or commercial buildings as a general contractor;
(E)
One a member or employee of a local government agency conducting plumbing inspections; and
(F)
One appointed from the public at large.
(II)
A representative of the department of public health and environment shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member.
(III)
At least one member shall be a resident of the western slope of the state, defined as that western part of the state separated from the eastern part of the state by the continental divide.
(b)
A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business.
(3)
(a)
Board members are appointed for four-year terms. Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the board shall be filled by the governor by appointment for the unexpired term of the member.
(b)
The governor may remove any member of the board for misconduct, incompetence, or neglect of duty.
(4)
[Repealed by 2024 Amendment.]
(5)
This article 155 is repealed, effective September 1, 2032. Before the repeal, the board, including provisions related to qualified state institutions of higher education, is scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 343,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2024.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 469, § 121, eff. 8/10/2022.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 2, § 13, eff. 2/25/2022.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-58-103
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2015 Ch. 118, § 7, eff. 4/24/2015.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 280, § 3, eff. 5/24/2013.
L. 82: Entire article R&RE, p. 269, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: (2) and (3) amended, p. 584, § 2, effective July 1. L. 91: (5) amended, p. 684, § 38, effective April 20. L. 94: (2)(a) amended, p. 2730, § 345, effective July 1. L. 98: (5) amended, p. 250, § 1, effective April 13. L. 2003: (5) amended, p. 1591, § 3, effective May 2. L. 2013: (1), (3)(a), and (5) amended, (SB 13-162), ch. 280, p. 1454, § 3, effective May 24. L. 2015: (5) amended, (HB 15-1295), ch. 118, p. 359, § 7, effective April 24.
This section is similar to former § 12-58-103 as it existed prior to 2019.
2022 Ch. 469, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 155 - PLUMBERS (§§ 12-155-101 — 12-155-125) › Section 12-155-106 - Colorado plumbing code - amendments - variances - Colorado fuel gas code

(1)
In accordance with article
4
of title
24
, the board shall establish a Colorado plumbing code, as defined in section
12-155-103 (5)
. The code shall represent the minimum standards for installation, alteration, and repair of plumbing equipment and systems throughout the state.
(2)
Local governments are permitted to amend the code for their jurisdictions as long as the amendments are at least equal to the minimum requirements set forth in the Colorado plumbing code.
(3)
If petitioned, the board shall annually hold public hearings to consider amendments to the Colorado plumbing code.
(4)
The board is authorized to review and approve or disapprove requests for exceptions to the code in unique construction situations where a strict interpretation of the code would result in unreasonable operational conditions or unreasonable economic burdens as long as public safety is not compromised.
(4.5)
In the event of a conflict between the 2021 international energy conservation code, the 2024 international energy conservation code, the model electric ready and solar ready code developed by the energy code board pursuant to section
24-38.5-401 (5)
, or any energy codes adopted by either a local government or divisions in the executive branch of state government and the Colorado plumbing code, the Colorado plumbing code prevails.
(5)
The board shall adopt a Colorado fuel gas code for the gas piping installations inspection requirement of section
12-155-105 (1)(k)
.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 301, § 3, eff. 6/2/2022.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-58-104.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 280, § 5, eff. 5/24/2013.
L. 88: Entire section added, p. 585, § 4, effective July 1. L. 2013: (1) and (2) amended and (5) added, (SB 13-162), ch. 280, p. 1455, § 5, effective May 24.
This section is similar to former § 12-58-104.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 155 - PLUMBERS (§§ 12-155-101 — 12-155-125) › Section 12-155-107 - Program director

The director may appoint a program director pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution to work with the board in carrying out its duties under this article 155.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 343,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2024.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-58-104.6
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-58-104.6 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 155 - PLUMBERS (§§ 12-155-101 — 12-155-125) › Section 12-155-109 - [Effective Until 7/1/2025] Unauthorized advertising - use of title

(1)
A person shall not advertise in any manner or use the title or designation of "master plumber", "journeyman plumber", or "residential plumber" unless the person is qualified and licensed under this article 155.
(2)
A person shall not advertise in any manner that the person is a water conditioning contractor, a water conditioning installer, or a water conditioning principal unless the person is registered as such pursuant to this article 155. Nothing in this subsection (2) prohibits a licensed residential, journeyman, or master plumber, A plumbing apprentice, or a registered plumbing contractor from advertising services within the person's respective practice area as authorized by this article 155 relating to water conditioning appliances.
(3)
No person shall advertise in any manner that the person is a plumbing contractor or use the title or designation of "plumbing contractor" unless the person meets the definition of plumbing contractor set out in section
12-155-103 (10)
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 343,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2024.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Subsection (1) is similar to former § 12-58-106(1); subsection (2) is similar to former § 12-58-106(2); and subsection (3) is similar to former § 12-58-106.5, as those sections existed prior to 2019.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 155 - PLUMBERS (§§ 12-155-101 — 12-155-125) › Section 12-155-109 - [Effective 7/1/2025] Unauthorized advertising - use of title

(1)
A person shall not advertise in any manner or use the title or designation of "master plumber", "Journeyworker plumber", or "residential plumber" unless the person is qualified and licensed under this article 155.
(2)
A person shall not advertise in any manner that the person is a water conditioning contractor, a water conditioning installer, or a water conditioning principal unless the person is registered as such pursuant to this article 155. Nothing in this subsection (2) prohibits a licensed residential, journeyworker, or master plumber, a plumbing apprentice, or a registered plumbing contractor from advertising services within the person's respective practice area as authorized by this article 155 relating to water conditioning appliances.
(3)
No person shall advertise in any manner that the person is a plumbing contractor or use the title or designation of "plumbing contractor" unless the person meets the definition of plumbing contractor set out in section
12-155-103 (10)
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 343,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2025.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 343,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2024.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Subsection (1) is similar to former § 12-58-106(1); subsection (2) is similar to former § 12-58-106(2); and subsection (3) is similar to former § 12-58-106.5, as those sections existed prior to 2019.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 155 - PLUMBERS (§§ 12-155-101 — 12-155-125) › Section 12-155-111 - Credit for experience received outside of Colorado

For all applicants seeking work experience credit toward licensure for plumbing work experience received outside of Colorado, the board shall give credit for such work experience if the applicant can show to the satisfaction of the board that the particular experience is adequate to comply with the requirements of this article 155.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-58-107.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Repealed and reenacted with amendments by 2013 Ch. 280,§ 7, eff. 5/24/2013.
L. 88: Entire section added, p. 587, § 8, effective July 1. L. 89: Entire section R&RE, p. 653, § 5, effective June 7. L. 2013: Entire section R&RE, (SB 13-162), ch. 280, p. 1456, § 7, effective May 24.
This section is similar to former § 12-58-107.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 155 - PLUMBERS (§§ 12-155-101 — 12-155-125) › Section 12-155-114 - Reconsideration and review of board action

The board, on its own motion or upon application, at any time after the imposition of any discipline as provided for in section
12-155-113
, may reconsider its prior action and reinstate or restore the license or terminate probation or reduce the severity of its prior disciplinary action. The taking of any such further action or the holding of a hearing with respect thereto shall rest in the sole discretion of the board.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-58-110.2
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-58-110.2 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 155 - PLUMBERS (§§ 12-155-101 — 12-155-125) › Section 12-155-115 - Judicial review

Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of all final actions and orders of the board that are subject to judicial review.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-58-110.4
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-58-110.4 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 155 - PLUMBERS (§§ 12-155-101 — 12-155-125) › Section 12-155-116 - License by endorsement - rules

The board may issue a plumber's license by endorsement in this state to any person who is licensed to practice in another jurisdiction if the person presents proof satisfactory to the board that, at the time of application for a Colorado license by endorsement, the person possesses credentials and qualifications that are substantially equivalent to requirements in Colorado for licensure by examination. The board may specify by rule what shall constitute substantially equivalent credentials and qualifications and may further require a waiting period of six months after the issuance of a license in another state before issuing a license in Colorado.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-58-111
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 82: Entire article R&RE, p. 271, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: Entire section R&RE, p. 589, § 12, effective July 1. L. 89: Entire section amended, p. 653, § 6, effective June 7.
This section is similar to former § 12-58-111 as it existed prior to 2019.