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WELD WELD COUNTY
CODE ORDINANCE 2007-8
IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 7
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
WELD, STATE OF COLORADO:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, State of Colorado,
pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority
of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, on December 28, 2000, adopted Weld
County Code Ordinance 2000-1, enacting a comprehensive Code for the County of Weld, including
the codification of all previously adopted ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted
on or before said date of adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Code is in need of revision and clarification with regard to
procedures, terms, and requirements therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, that certain existing Chapters of the Weld County Code be, and
hereby are, repealed and re-enacted, with amendments, and the various Chapters are revised to
read as follows.
CHAPTER 7
Emergency Medical Services
Amend Sec. 7-1-10. Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth the requirements for high quality emergency
medical services to all citizens of the County. It is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners
that emergency medical service in the County will consist of, at a minimum, timely response,
transportation, treatment, communication and documentation subsystems designed to prevent
premature mortality and to reduce the morbidity that arises from critical injuries, exposure to
poisonous substances and illnesses.
Amend Sec. 7-1-20. Delegation.
A. The Board of County Commissioners designates and delegates to the Director of
the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment the authority to
manage the Emergency Medical Services Rules and Regulations as set out in this
Chapter. Under the direction of the Board, inspections, licenses, permits,
applications and other functions necessary to implement this Chapter shall be the
responsibility of the Director.
Remainder of Section - No change.
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Amend Sec. 7-1-30. Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this Chapter.
Advanced life support personnel means a minimum of two individuals, including at least one
(1) state-licensed Registered Nurse, or one (1) state-certified EMT-Paramedic or EMT
Intermediate,and the second individual must be,at a minimum,a current state certified EMT-Basic.
One (1) of the above named personneltwo individuals may also serve as the emergency vehicle
operator of the ambulance.
Air ambulance means a fixed-wing or rotor-wing aircraft that is equipped to provide air
transportation and is specifically designed to accommodate the medical needs of individuals who
are ill, injured or otherwise mentally or physically incapacitated and who require in-flight medical
supervision.
Ambulance means any privately or publicly owned land vehicle especially constructed or
modified and equipped, intended to be used and maintained or operated by an ambulance service
for the transportation in the County of individuals who are sick, injured or otherwise incapacitated
or helpless. For the purposes of this Chapter, ambulance shall not include air vehicles used in air
medical transport, because, by state law, such air ambulances are licensed by the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment.
a. Basic life support ambulance means an ambulance that meets the requirements for
equipment as established by the Board of County Commissioners and is staffed by
at least one (1) Emergency Medical Technician-Basic/EMT-B currently certified by
the State, and a driver that as a minimum has a current American Red Cross
Advanced First Aid Card, an American Heart Association Health Care Provider
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Card or its equivalent, or the equivalent of both as
established by the State Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services, and a
valid Colorado driver's license.
Applicant means that person or entity who is an initial applicant or an applicant for renewal
for an ambulance service license or ambulance vehicle permit.
Current E.M.S. laws means the Emergency Medical Services Act, Section 25-3.5-101 et.
seq., C.R.S., as amended; the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Rules
Pertaining to Emergency Medical Services, 6 CCR 1015-3, as amended; and Colorado Board of
Medical Examiners Rule 500, 3 CCR 713-6, as amended.
Department means the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment.
Director means the Director of the Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment.
Emergency vehicle operator means any person authorized to drive an ambulance in the
County as provided in this Chapter.
Medical director means a physician who holds an active Colorado medical license, who
establishes protocols and standing orders for medical acts performed by First Responders,
Registered Nurses, or state of Colorado-certified EMTs of a prehospital EMS service agency and
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who is specifically identified as being responsible to assure the competency of the performance of
those acts by such First Responders, Registered Nurses, or state of Colorado-certified EMTs.
Physician advisor means a medical director.
Quick response team means any organized group of individuals trained, at a minimum, as
First Responders, that provides initial care to a patient prior to the arrival of an ambulance.
Registered nurse (R.N.) means a person duly licensed under the provisions of the
Professional Nurse Practice Act of the State of Colorado.
Standby service means a service provided by contract or on a voluntary basis to provide
emergency medical services at special events, including athletic and competitive events,which may
pose a potential hazard for injury or death and require immediate emergency medical care.
Standby service providers must comply with all requirements, including, but not limited to,
insurance requirements for emergency medical service providers set forth in this Chapter.
Amend Sec. 7-2-20. Vehicle permit for each ambulance.
In addition to the license required by Section 7-2-10, above, for an ambulance service, the
Department shall issue a permit for each ambulance used. Said ambulance vehicle permit shall
be issued upon a finding that the applicant's vehicle and equipment comply with the requirements
of this Chapter and the applicable requirements set forth in the current E.M.S. Laws. The permit
issued for each vehicle will describe the maximum level of service that can be provided by that
vehicle (e.g., "Ambulance basic life support" or "Ambulance advanced life support"). The
ambulance vehicle permit fee shall be set by separate ordinance.
Amend Sec. 7-2-30. Expiration of licenses and permits.
All ambulance service licenses and ambulance vehicle permits issued by the County shall
expire on December 31 of the year issued.
Amend Sec. 7-2-40. Medical director required.
Each ambulance service licensed in the County shall have a Medical Director, who shall
comply with all of the appropriate requirements of the current EMS Laws. The Medical Director
shall be notified in writing by the Department of any violation of this Chapter by any ambulance
service or individual licensee for which the Medical Director provides services and oversight.
Amend Sec. 7-2-50. Advanced life support ambulance.
When an ambulance service operates or charges as a paramedic or advanced life support
ambulance service, the staffing and equipment must comply with the definition of advanced life
support ambulance.
Insert a new Sec. 7-2-70 and renumber all subsequent sections.
Sec. 7-2-70. Reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions.
The County may enter into reciprocal licensing and permitting agreements with other
counties and neighboring states.
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Amend Sec. 7-2-80. Exclusions.
The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the following:
A. The exceptional emergency use of a privately or publicly owned vehicle, including
search and rescue unit and quick response vehicles that do not routinely transport
patients or vehicles used to transport patients for extrication from areas inaccessible
to a permitted ambulance. Vehicles used in this capacity may only transport
patients to the closest practical point for access to a permitted ambulance or
hospital.
B and C - No change.
D. Vehicles used or designated for the scheduled transportation of convalescent
patients, individuals with disabilities or persons who would not be expected to
require skilled treatment or care while in the vehicle.
Remainder of Section - No change.
Amend Sec. 7-2-90. Application Requirements.
Every applicant for an ambulance service license or an ambulance vehicle permit shall
complete and submit to the Department an application and supporting documents for approval.
Said application for approval shall contain, but not be limited to, the following information:
A and B - No change.
C. The description of the ambulance, including the make, model, year of manufacture,
current Colorado state license number, motor vehicle chassis number, and length
of time the vehicle has been in service.
D. The location and description of the place or places from which the ambulance
service will operate.
E. The name, address and telephone number of the required medical director to the
ambulance service, and an attestation by the Medical Director of willingness to
provide medical oversight and a medical continuous quality improvement program
for the ambulance service.
F. The area to be served by the ambulance service.
G. A list of all emergency medical service providers who may be called upon to
respond to an emergency with the ambulance service. This list shall include the
following information on each person:
1 through 5 - No change.
H. Proof of insurance, as required in Section 7-3-50, below.
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A current copy of EMT or Paramedic protocols adopted by the ambulance service
in accordance with standards approved by the ambulance service's medical
director.
J. A current copy of the ambulance service's training standards in accordance with the
requirements approved by the ambulance service's Medical Director. All training
must be through a state-certified emergency medical services training center.
K. Make available for review by the Department current records of compliance with the
current EMS Laws.
L. Copies of any judgments entered against the licensee or license applicant within the
previous twelve(12)months including findings of fact, conclusions of law and order
by any court or other tribunal.
M. Such other information as the Department may require to make a fair determination.
Amend Sec. 7-2-120. Additional or replacement vehicles.
If an ambulance is added to a service's fleet,an application for an ambulance vehicle permit
shall be filed with the Department prior to the new ambulance being placed in service, but in no
event later than thirty(30) days of receipt of the new ambulance. The completed application shall
include a description of the ambulance replaced. Upon receipt of a new ambulance vehicle permit
application,the Department shall inspect the new ambulance and issue the new ambulance vehicle
permit, if appropriate.
Amend Sec. 7-2-140. Appeal of application denial.
Any person or entity having been denied a license by the Director may appeal such denial
to the Board of County Commissioners. The request for a hearing on such denial must be in
writing and shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board no later than thirty (30) days after the date of
notification by the Director to the applicant of such denial. The request for a hearing shall specify
the grounds of the appeal. A hearing based upon the specific grounds stated in the appeal shall
be scheduled and conducted in accordance with Section 7-7-30 of this Chapter. The decision of
the Board of County Commissioners shall be based solely on the grounds of the appeal set forth
in the applicant's request for hearing.
Add Sec. 7-2-180. Change of medical director.
An ambulance service must report any change of medical director, including name,address,
and telephone number to the Director within fifteen (15) calendar days of such change.
Amend Sec. 7-3-10. Emergency vehicle operator.
For land vehicles, the ambulance driver shall meet the requirements of Section 25-3.5-202,
C.R.S. This requirement may be waived in unusual emergency conditions when no driver meeting
these requirements is available.
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Amend Sec. 7-3-30. Documentation.
Each ambulance service shall prepare, maintain and submit upon request copies of uniform
and standardized records concerning the transportation and/or treatment of patients as required
by the Director and/or the State of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Such
records shall include all information determined to be essential by the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment and set forth in the EMS Laws, for maintenance of adequate
minimum records on the patient's medical condition and medical care provided by the ambulance
service. All licensed ambulance services are required to utilize the statewide emergency medical
and trauma services uniform prehospital care reporting system operated by the State of Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment.
Add a new Sec. 7-3-40 and renumber all subsequent sections.
Sec 7-3-40. Agency Profile to be submitted to State.
Each licensed ambulance service shall complete, and submit to the State of Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment, an agency profile as defined by Colorado
Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Council and approved by the State to provide
information on resources available for planning and coordination of statewide emergency medical
and trauma services on an annual basis.
Amend Sec. 7-3-50. Criminal record of ambulance crew member.
Unless waived by the Board of County Commissioners, no person shall be employed by an
ambulance service as an ambulance crew member who has been convicted of any of the following
offenses within the previous twelve(12)months from the date of application:felony, misdemeanor,
Class I or Class II traffic offense.
Amend Sec. 7-3-60. Insurance.
A. Coverage. No emergency medical service provider shall operate in the County
unless it is covered by insurance as set forth in this paragraph. Each ambulance
service shall maintain insurance coverage for each and every ambulance owned,
operated or leased by the ambulance service, providing coverage for injury to or
death of persons in accidents resulting from any cause for which the owner of said
vehicle should be liable for any liability imposed on him or her by law, regardless of
whether the ambulance was being operated by the owner, the owner's agent,
lessee, or any other person, and coverage as against damage to the property of
another, including personal property, under like circumstances, in the following
amounts:
1. Worker's Compensation Insurance: Each ambulance service shall maintain
at least the statutorily required amount of worker's compensation insurance.
2. Public liability and property damage, bodily injury:
a) Each person, six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000).
b) Each accident, six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000).
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3. Property Damage: Each accident, six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000).
4. Professional Liability Coverage:
a) Each person, six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000).
b) Each accident, one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).
5. Ambulance Vehicle coverage: The ambulance vehicle insurance shall be a
complying policy for motor vehicles, as defined in Sections 10-4-609 and
42-7-103, C.R.S.
B. Proof of Insurance. Proof of insurance shall be filed with the Department, along
with the application for an ambulance service license as required in this Chapter.
Every insurance policy required shall contain a provision for continuing liability
thereunder to the full amount thereof, notwithstanding any recovery thereon, that
the liability of the insured shall not be affected by the insolvency or bankruptcy of
the insured, and that until a policy is revoked, the insurance company will not be
relieved from liability on account of nonpayment of premiums, failure to renew
license at the end of the year or any act or omission of the named insured. At any
time said insurance is required to be renewed, proof of renewal shall be provided
to the Department.
Remainder of Section - reletter remaining paragraphs.
Amend Sec. 7-3-70. Safety belts.
Safety belts shall be utilized by all persons in the forward compartment. Attending
personnel shall utilize seat belts when feasible. Safety belts or other safety restraining devices
shall be available for patients being transported, regardless of age or size. Such devices shall be
utilized when feasible.
Amend Sec. 7-3-100. Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Ambulance services operating in the County must comply with all applicable federal, state
and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, EMS Laws, HIPPA laws and
regulations, and relevant County and municipal zoning regulations.
Add Sec. 7-3-110. Medical continuous quality improvement program required.
Each licensed ambulance service operating within Weld County must have an ongoing
medical continuous quality improvement program consistent with the requirements defined in the
Colorado Board of Medical Examiners rules, 3 CCR 713-6, Rule 500, 3.2, b.
Amend Sec. 7-4-10. Specifications.
Land vehicles obtained, licensed and placed in use as ambulances shall, at the minimum,
meet the guidelines as established by the provisions in the EMS laws applicable to ambulances.
Variances of the above-mentioned specifications may be granted at the discretion of the Director.
All ambulances shall have the name and level of service of the ambulance service clearly visible
on said vehicles.
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Amend Sec. 7-4-20. Ambulance equipment.
Each ambulance shall contain the following equipment which shall be maintained in good
working order:
A. Emergency lighting and audible warning equipment which complies with state law
for emergency vehicles.
B. Safe tires, and, in addition, adequate snow tires or chains when weather conditions
demand.
C. In the case of ambulances providing primary care in the County, or otherwise
qualified pursuant to Section 7-2-80, above, a capability of two-way radio
communication with the following: the ambulance dispatcher, the Weld County
Regional Communication Center and on-line medical control.
D. Safety belts for both the ambulance driver and other attending personnel.
E. The minimal required equipment shall be that set forth as required, either for
Advanced Life Support or Basic Life Support, as applicable, in the EMS Laws. The
Director may add to this list at his or her discretion as other needs or new
methodology becomes known.
Amend Sec. 7-5-10. Valid EMT certificate required.
No person shall practice as an Emergency Medical Technician for any ambulance service
subject to the licensing requirements of this Chapter unless that person holds a current valid
Emergency Medical Technician certificate from the State of Colorado.
Amend Sec. 7-5-20. List of EMS providers required.
Each Ambulance Service subject to the licensing requirements of this Chapter shall provide
the Department with a list of its Emergency Medical Service providers as stated in Section
7-2-80.G, above, and shall notify the Department of any changes in that list within thirty (30) days
of the change in the list.
ARTICLE VI
EMS Providers not Licensed With Weld CountyEmployed or Utilized by a County
Licensed Ambulance Services
Amend Sec. 7-6-10. Compliance by contract with ambulance services.
Emergency Medical Services contracting with, or employed by, groups and organizations
for public events and not employed or utilized by a licensed ambulance service licensed by the
County shall, upon request, be able to demonstrate compliance with rules and regulations as
promulgated by the County, and through the EMS Laws.
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Amend Sec. 7-7-10. Unlawful Practices.
The following practices shall be unlawful and shall be grounds for a suspension or
revocation of a license:
A. Willful and deliberate failure to respond to any emergency call.
B. Willful and deliberate failure to transport a patient when required in the event of an
emergency.
C through H - No change.
Noncompliance with any rule or regulation set forth in the EMS Laws concerning the
duties and responsibilities of emergency medical technicians or medical directors.
Add a new Sec. 7-7-20 and renumber subsequent sections.
Sec. 7-7-20. Complaints Concerning Ambulance Services.
Complaints against an ambulance service in the County, whether or not such ambulance
service currently holds a license pursuant to this Chapter, must be filed in writing with the Director.
The written Complaint must contain the name, address and telephone number where the
Complaining Party may be reached, and as detailed information as possible concerning the
Complaint. The Director or his designee will investigate such incidents. Upon completion of the
investigation, the Director shall report the resolution of the investigation to the Complaining Party
and any other entity as appropriate or required pursuant to the provisions of 6 CCR 1015-3,
Section 12.4.2. A report of all complaints and the resolutions of such complaints shall be provided
to the medical director that oversees the relevant ambulance service.
Amend Sec. 7-8-20. County ambulance Paramedic sService.
The Weld County Paramedic Service is the ambulance service organized and furnished by
the County, pursuant to the provisions of State statutes. So long as the Weld County Paramedic
Service is in existence and is duly licensed pursuant to this Chapter, the Weld County Paramedic
Service may provide emergency service to all areas of the County and to those other areas
specifically set forth in the Weld County Paramedic Service application and license. The Weld
County Regional Communications Center may dispatch Weld County Paramedic Service to
respond to a call within another ambulance service's service area under the terms and conditions
set forth in Section 7-3-20, above.
Amend Sec. 7-8-30. Triage authority.
Incident Command shall appoint triage authority at an active incident. The Weld County
Paramedic Service shall be appointed medical triage authority in the County when the Weld County
Paramedic Service and any other ambulance service have responded to calls for emergency
assistance where medical triage authority has not yet been established, and/or a dispute
concerning medical triage exists.
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Add the following Article:
ARTICLE
Enforcement
Sec. 7-9-10. Violations and penalties.
The County, through the Director of Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment, may enforce this Chapter through methods included in this Chapter, or through other
methods adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.
Sec. 7-9-20. Criminal penalties.
A. Any person, firm, corporation, or ambulance service violating any provision of this
Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished
by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars($100.00), or by imprisonment in the
County Jail for not more than ten (10) days, or by such fine and imprisonment for
each offense or violation. Each day during which such violation continues shall be
deemed a separate offense.
B. Whenever the Department of Public Health and Environment, through one of its
employees, has personal knowledge of any violation of this Chapter, it shall give
written notice to the violator to correct such violation within fifteen(15)days after the
date of the notice. Should the violator fail to correct the violation within such
fifteen-day-period, the Director may request that the Sheriff's office issue a
summons and complaint to the violator, stating the nature of the violation with
sufficient particularity to give notice of said charge to the violator. The summons
and complaint shall require that the violator appear in court at a definite time and
place stated therein to answer and defend the charge. One (1) copy of the
summons and complaint shall be served upon the violator by the Sheriff's office in
the manner provided by law for the service of a criminal summons. One (1) copy
each shall be retained by the Sheriff's office and the Director, and one(1)copy shall
be transmitted to the Clerk of the Court.
C. It is the responsibility of the County Attorney to enforce the provisions of this
Section. In the event the Board of County Commissioners deems it appropriate, the
Board of County Commissioners may appoint the District Attorney to perform such
enforcement duties in lieu of the County Attorney.
Sec. 7-9-30. Equitable relief in civil action.
In the event that any ambulance service is being operated within Weld County in violation
of any provision of this Chapter,the County Attorney,or where the Board of County Commissioners
deems it appropriate, the District Attorney, in addition to the other remedies provided by law,
ordinance or resolution, may institute an injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate action or
proceeding to prevent, or enjoin such violation.
Sec. 7-9-40. Civil Penalties.
A. In addition to any penalties imposed pursuant to Section 7-9-20 above, any person,
firm, corporation or ambulance service violating any regulation or provision
contained in this Chapter may be subject to the imposition, by order of the County
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Court, of a civil penalty in an amount of not less than two hundred fifty dollars
($250.00), nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). It is within the discretion
of the County Attorney to determine whether to pursue the civil penalties set forth
in this Article. Each day after the issuance of the order of the County Court during
which such violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation and shall, in
accordance with the subsequent provisions of this Section, be the subject of a
continuing penalty in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) for each such
day.
B. The Department of Public Health and Environment, through one (1) of its
employees, shall, upon personal information and belief that a violation of any
regulation or provision of this Chapter, give written notice to the violator to correct
such violation within fifteen (15) days after the date of such notice. If the violator
fails to correct the violation within such fifteen-day period or within any extension
period granted by the Director, the Director may request the County Sheriff or the
County Attorney issue a summons and complaint to the violator, stating the nature
of the violation with sufficient particularity to give notice of such charge to the
violator.
C. One (1) copy of the summons and complaint issued pursuant to Subsection B,
above, shall be served upon the violator in the manner provided by law for the
service of a County Court civil summons and complaint in accordance with the
Colorado Rules of County Court Civil Procedure. The summons and complaint shall
also be filed with the Clerk of the County Court, and thereafter the action shall
proceed in accordance with the Colorado Rules of County Court Civil Procedure.
D. If the County Court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that a violation of
any provision of this Chapter, as enacted and adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners has occurred, the Court shall order the violator to pay a civil penalty
in an amount allowed pursuant to Subsection A, above. Such penalty shall be
payable immediately by the violator to the County Treasurer. In the event that the
alleged violation has been cured or otherwise removed at least five (5) days prior
to the appearance date in the summons, then the County Attorney shall so inform
the Court and request that the action be dismissed without fine or appearance of the
defendant.
E. Upon the filing with the Court of a receipt issued by the County Treasurer showing
payment in full of a civil penalty assessed pursuant to this Section and upon the
filing of an affidavit of the Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment that the violation has been cured, removed or corrected, the Court
shall dismiss the action and issue a satisfaction in full of the judgment.
F. If a receipt showing full payment of the civil penalty or the affidavit required by
Subsection E, above, is not filed, the action shall continue and the Court shall retain
jurisdiction to impose an additional penalty against the violator in the amount
specified in Subsection A of this Section. Such additional penalty shall be imposed
by the Court upon motion filed by the County and proof that the violation has not
been corrected. Thereafter, the action shall continue until the penalty and any
additional penalties so assessed and the filing of an affidavit of the Department of
Public Health and Environment that the violation has been corrected.
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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is,
directed to arrange for Colorado Code Publishing to supplement the Weld County Code with the
amendments contained herein, to coincide with chapters, articles, divisions, sections, and
sub sections as they currently exist within said Code; and to resolve any inconsistencies regarding
capitalization,grammar,and numbering or placement of chapters, articles, divisions, sections,and
sub-sections in said Code.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board if any section,subsection, paragraph,sentence,
clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held or decided to be unconstitutional, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. The Board of County
Commissioners hereby declares that it would have enacted this Ordinance in each and every
section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases might be
declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
The above and foregoing Ordinance Number 2007-8 was, on motion duly made and
seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 14th day of November, A.D., 2007.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST:
David E. Long, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
William H. Jerke, Pro-Tern
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the Board
William F. Garcia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Robert D. Masden
County Attorney
Douglas Rademacher
First Reading: October 1, 2007
Publication: October 10, 2007, in the Fort Lupton Press
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Second Reading: October 22, 2007
Publication: October 31, 2007, in the Fort Lupton Press
Final Reading: November 14, 2007
Publication: November 21, 2007, in the Fort Lupton Press
Effective: November 26, 2007
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