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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 37-91-101 (2024)

Legislative declaration

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(1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that:

(a) It has been established by scientific evidence that improperly constructed wells, improperly abandoned wells, and improperly installed pumping equipment can adversely affect groundwater resources and the public health, safety, and welfare; and

(b) Therefore, the proper location, construction, repair, and abandonment of wells, the proper installation and repair of pumping equipment, the licensing and regulation of persons engaging in the business of contracting either for the construction of wells or for the installation of pumping equipment, and the periodic inspection of well construction and pump installation are essential for the protection of the public health and the preservation of groundwater resources. Source: L. 67: p. 691, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 148-20-1. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 1180, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2003: Entire section amended, p. 1675, § 1, effective May 14.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1994–2009 · leading case: Vance v. Wolfe, 205 P.3d 1165 (Colo. 2009).
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Vance v. Wolfe, 205 P.3d 1165 (Colo. 2009). · cites it 2× “While section 37 — 91—102(16)(b)(I) might exempt oil and gas wells from the provisions governing water well construction, see generally § 37-91-101, C.R.S. (2008) (noting, among other things, the importance of the “proper location, construction, repair, and abandonment of…”
Aspen Drilling Co. v. Hayes, 876 P.2d 86 (Colo. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 2× “See Water Well Construction & Pump Installation, 2 Code Colo.Reg. 402-2. Hayes contends that Aspen Drilling failed to obtain permits for drilling a water well.”
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