(1) The drug interdiction and enforcement plan required by this part 13 shall be in compliance with the provisions set forth in Pub.L. 100-456, section 1105, and shall specifically request the secretary of defense to provide sufficient funds for the pay, allowances, clothing, subsistence, gratuities, travel, and related expenses of personnel of the National Guard when utilized in conjunction with the plan. The plan shall specify that such funds are to be used solely for the purpose of drug interdiction and enforcement operations and for the operation and maintenance of the equipment and facilities of the National Guard when used in conjunction with such plan.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when participating in operations pursuant to the drug interdiction and enforcement plan required by this part 13, the National Guard shall be considered a law enforcement agency of the state for purposes of accepting, receiving, disposing of, and expending the property and proceeds from any property forfeited to the federal government and allocated to the National Guard pursuant to section 16-13-601, C.R.S.
Source: L. 89: Entire part added, p. 1253, § 1, effective April 12. L. 2007: Entire section amended, p. 444, § 3, effective August 3.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 2007 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 117, Session Laws of Colorado 2007.