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      SENATE BILL 11-092
      
      
      BY SENATOR(S) Giron, Schwartz, Guzman, Tochtrop;
      also REPRESENTATIVE(S) Hamner, Fields, Fischer, Gerou, Schafer S.,
      Wilson.
      
      
      Concerning the continuation of vessel regulation by the division
           of parks and outdoor recreation, and, in connection
           therewith, implementing the sunset review recommendations
           of the department of regulatory agencies.
      
      
      Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
      
           SECTION 1.  Repeal.  24-34-104 (42) (b), Colorado Revised
      Statutes, is repealed as follows:
      
           24-34-104.  General assembly review of regulatory agencies and
      functions for termination, continuation, or reestablishment.  (42)  The
      following agencies, functions, or both, shall terminate on July 1, 2011:
      
           (b)  The registration and regulation of vessels by the department of
      natural resources through the division of parks and outdoor recreation in
      accordance with article 13 of title 33, C.R.S.;
      
           SECTION 2.  24-34-104 (47.5), Colorado Revised Statutes, is
      amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH to read:
      
           24-34-104.  General assembly review of regulatory agencies and
      functions for termination, continuation, or reestablishment.  (47.5)  The
      following agencies, functions, or both, shall terminate on September 1,
      2016:
      
           (e)  The registration and regulation of vessels by the
      department of natural resources in accordance with article 13 of
      title 33, C.R.S.
      
           SECTION 3.  33-13-116, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to
      read:
      
           33-13-116.  Repeal of sections.  Sections 33-13-103, 33-13-104,
      33-13-105, and 33-13-107 are repealed, effective July 1, 2011 September
      1, 2016.  Prior to such the repeal, the function of registration and
      numbering regulation of vessels shall be reviewed as provided for in
      section 24-34-104, C.R.S.
      
           SECTION 4.  The introductory portion to 33-13-103 (1) and
      33-13-103 (1) (b), Colorado Revised Statutes, are amended to read:
      
           33-13-103.  Numbering of vessels required.  (1)  It is unlawful for
      any person to operate or use a vessel on the waters of this state or to possess
      a vessel at a vessel staging area unless such the vessel has been numbered
      and a certificate of the number, referred to in this article as a "registration",
      has been issued to such the vessel by the division.  The operator of such
      the vessel shall produce the registration for inspection upon demand of any
      officer authorized to enforce the provisions of articles 10 to 15 and 32 of
      this title.  The following are exempt from the requirements of this
      subsection (1) and from the vessel registration fee as specified pursuant to
      section 33-10-111 (5):
      
           (b)  Vessels holding a valid marine document issued by the United
      States; bureau of customs;
      
           SECTION 5.  Article 13 of title 33, Colorado Revised Statutes, is
      amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION to read:
      
           33-13-113.5.  Report required - when.  The division shall
      report immediately to the president of the senate and the speaker
      of the house of representatives if funds received from the federal
      government for recreational boating safety under the state
      boating safety programs, 46 U.S.C. sec. 13101 et seq., as amended,
      or any successor program, cease or are expected to cease for any
      reason.
      
           SECTION 6.  Safety clause.  The general assembly hereby finds,
      determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
      preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.
      
      
      
      
      ____________________________  ____________________________
      Brandon C. Shaffer                      Frank McNulty
      PRESIDENT OF                     SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
      THE SENATE                         OF REPRESENTATIVES
      
      
      
      
      
      
      ____________________________  ____________________________
      Cindi L. Markwell                      Marilyn Eddins
      SECRETARY OF                 CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE
      THE SENATE                         OF REPRESENTATIVES
      
      
      
      
                  APPROVED________________________________________
      
      
      
      
      
                                    _________________________________________
                                    John W. Hickenlooper
                                    GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO