SENATE BILL 97199
BY SENATORS Bishop, Wattenberg, Chlouber, Norton, Powers, and Tebedo;
also REPRESENTATIVES Taylor, G. Berry, Miller, Paschall,
Reeser, Smith, Sullivant, and Young.
CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE OFFICE OF MINED LAND
RECLAMATION TO ALLOW SELFBONDING BY MINE OPERATORS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State
of Colorado:
SECTION 1. 3433113
(3), Colorado Revised Statutes, 1995 Repl. Vol., is amended to
read:
3433113. Performance bonds.
(3) The office shall
MAY accept the bond of the applicant itself without separate surety
when the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the office
that the applicant has the financial means sufficient to selfbond
for reclamation, pursuant to reasonable bonding regulations promulgated
by the board, consistent with the purposes and provisions of this
article.
SECTION 2. Effective
date applicability. This act shall take
effect upon passage, and shall apply to permit applications filed
pursuant to section 3433113, Colorado Revised Statutes,
on or after said date.
SECTION 3. 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.
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Tom Norton Charles E. Berry
PRESIDENT OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Joan M. Albi Judith M. Rodrigue
SECRETARY OF CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE
THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APPROVED________________________________________
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Roy Romer
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO