These opinions were based on the law as it existed at the time the opinions were issued. They may have been superceded by changes in constitutional, statutory, or case law.
Colorado State Patrol arrest and filing authority
Summary
Patrol officers may effect lawful arrests for nontraffic crimes where probable cause to arrest for the nontraffic crime arises during the course of carrying out the statutory duties of the Patrol. The decision of whether to file charges following the arrest, however, is solely within the discretion of the district attorney.
| FORMAL OPINION of DUANE WOODARD |
Licensing of "Consumer Auto Agents"
Appointing authority for the Colorado Brand Commissioner and the administrative authority of the State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners
Summary
The Commissioner of Agriculture is the appointing authority for the Brand Commissioner, and the statutory authority of the State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners to administer funds is unaffected by article XII, section 13(7) of our state constitution.
| FORMAL OPINION of |
Uses of Moneys in the Colorado Hazardous Substance Response FundSummary
"Necessary state activities at natural resource damage sites" encompass natural resource damage assessments at sites which the federal government has previously selected for inclusion on its National Priority List.
| FORMAL OPINION of DUANE WOODARD |
No. 87-8
AG Alpha No. HL SH AGAQA September 14, 1987 |
Newly appointed trustees
Summary
For diverse reasons, the individuals "appointed" by the Governor in his July 1, 1987 Executive Order are all presently authorized to exercise the duties of members of the University's Board of Trustees: Mr. Wisor and Mr. Grueskin, because they are duly qualified trustees; Ms. Hazelrigg, because she is an interim appointee of the Governor; and yourself, because of your dual status as interim appointee and as "holdover" de facto officer.
Separate Federal Deposit Insurance Coverage for the State Compensation Insurance Authority
Applicability of Local Government Audit Law to firemen's pension funds of fire protection districts.
Summary
Pension funds of fire protection districts are subject to the Local Government Audit Law.
| FORMAL OPINION of DUANE WOODARD |
No. 87-5
AG Alpha No. LE AU AGAQB June 30, 1987 |
Local government participation in government investment trusts
Summary
Colorado local governmental units may pool funds for investment only in accordance with sections 24-75-701 and 702, C.R.S. (1986 Supp.).
| FORMAL OPINION of DUANE WOODARD |
No. 87-4
AG Alpha No. LE AU AGAQC June 29, 1987 |
Retirement Age for Health Department Employees