CO SB031

Counties must adopt noxious weed management plans and may enforce violations through ordinances, resolutions, rules, and regulations, including assessment and collection of fines.

Violations of noxious weed laws or county regulations are civil infractions enforced by the county attorney through prosecution, with each day of continuing violation treated as a separate offense.

County courts may order civil penalties ranging from $500 to $1,000 for violations, plus continuing penalties of up to $100 per day for each day the violation continues.

Unpaid civil penalties become liens against the property where the violation occurred and can be collected by the county treasurer with a 10% collection fee, using the same process as general tax collection.

County attorneys may petition district court for injunctions or other relief to prevent, enjoin, or abate ongoing violations, and counties may appoint district attorneys to conduct enforcement if no county attorney exists.