Colorado Code § 24-20-108

Action by governor - emergency proclamation
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Upon recommendation of
the coordinator of environmental problems, the governor may, after thorough investigation and
evaluation of the situation, take such action as may be necessary to prevent or minimize any
significant risk of serious danger to the public health arising from any activity, condition, or the
use of any material. In such event, the governor may issue an emergency proclamation and may
order a moratorium or prohibition which may restrict, limit, or control such activity, condition,
or use; but no such order shall be effective for an initial period of longer than fifteen days, and
the effective period of such order shall not be extended for more than fifteen days beyond the
initial period.

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