The general assembly finds and declares that the diagnosis, control, and eradication of livestock diseases are matters of statewide concern. Livestock disease control is essential to the livestock industry and the health of the economy of the state of Colorado. The provisions of this article are enacted to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
Source: L. 2005: Entire article R&RE, p. 447, § 1, effective December 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 35-50-135 as it existed prior to 2005, and the former § 35-50-102 was relocated to § 35-50-112.