HB 24-1141

House Bill 24-1141, which has been signed into law, gives local governments in Colorado the authority to regulate and control burn barrels within their jurisdictions. This means that cities and towns can decide whether or not to allow burning in burn barrels based on what they think is best for their community's air quality and public health. Previously, this responsibility was with state agencies like the Air Quality Control Commission and the Department of Public Health and Environment. Now, local governments have the power to set their own rules regarding burn barrels. This change affects anyone who might use or be impacted by burn barrels in Colorado.

Official Summary

The bill clarifies that local governments, rather than the air quality control commission or the department of public health and environment, control the regulation of burning in burn barrels. Burning in burn barrels is permitted as regulated by or unless prohibited by the local government. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)