definite framework in Colorado

2020We added, “To hold that the clear words of the statute can be circumvented by a regulation adopted by the Commission is to ignore their plain meaning and confer legislative powers on the Commission.” Id. 12 ¶25 In contrast to the foregoing lines of authority, we have observed that the legislature does not improperly delegate its lawmaking function when it establishes a definite framework for the law’s operation and then delegates “the details of rulemaking to an administrative agency to carry out that operation.” Lowrie, 761 P.2d at 781 .

1998As our decisions recognize, it will often be impracticable for the General Assembly to fix rigid standards to guide agency action, particularly in situations involving exercise of police power, without destroying the flexibility necessary to effectuate obvious legislative goals in dealing with complex economic and social problems. 761 P.2d at 781 (quoting People v. Willson, 187 Colo. 141, 144 , 528 P.2d 1315, 1316 (1974)) (citations omitted).

1914Co. v. Hissman, 49 Colo. 308 , 112 Pac. 800 ; Colo. Spgs.

1914Co. v. Hissman, 49 Colo. 308 , 112 Pac. 800 ; Colo. Spgs.

2020We added, “To hold that the clear words of the statute can be circumvented by a regulation adopted by the Commission is to ignore their plain meaning and confer legislative powers on the Commission.” Id. 12 ¶25 In contrast to the foregoing lines of authority, we have observed that the legislature does not improperly delegate its lawmaking function when it establishes a definite framework for the law’s operation and then delegates “the details of rulemaking to an administrative agency to carry out that operation.” Lowrie, 761 P.2d at 781 .

2002Verploeg, 123 Colo. at 252 , 227 P.2d at 336 ; 2 Lee R.

2002Verploeg, 123 Colo. at 252 , 227 P.2d at 336 ; 2 Lee R.

2002Ultimately, we agree with the rationale of the Third Cireuit, which concluded that "[elv-idence of an OSHA violation, in and of itself, does not 'affect' liability; it is the inferences that the trier of fact draws from the evidence that 'affect' liability." Ries, 960 F.2d at 1162 n. 5.

1988Id.

1958Whether there is a fair basis for an opinion by a witness must be left largely to the trial court, and the jury taking note of the opportunity and powers of observation of the witness, must then decide what weight and effect shall be given to his opinion." Kempf v. Koppa, 74 Kan. 153 , 85 P. 806 .

1958Whether there is a fair basis for an opinion by a witness must be left largely to the trial court, and the jury taking note of the opportunity and powers of observation of the witness, must then decide what weight and effect shall be given to his opinion." Kempf v. Koppa, 74 Kan. 153 , 85 P. 806 .