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CO HB1141
Bill
Status
Failed
4/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ty Winter
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AI Summary
- Clarifies that local governments (counties, cities, and municipalities) have authority to regulate or prohibit burning in burn barrels, rather than the state Air Quality Control Commission or Department of Public Health and Environment
- Establishes that burning in burn barrels is not considered "open burning" under state law and is permitted unless prohibited by local government
- Explicitly excludes burn barrel burning from state emission control regulations while allowing local governments to adopt their own regulations under specified statutes
- Clarifies that burning in burn barrels does not constitute operation of an incinerator
- Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety
Legislative Description
Local Government Control over Burn Barrel Regulation
Local Government
Last Action
House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely
4/18/2024
Committee Referrals
Energy & Environment1/29/2024
Full Bill Text
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