Colorado Revised Statutes Title 24. Government State § 24-33.5-1105. Debris removal

(1) Whenever the governor has declared a disaster emergency to exist under the laws of this state or the president of the United States, at the request of the governor, has declared a major disaster or emergency to exist in this state, the governor is authorized:

(2) Authority under this part 11 shall not be exercised unless the affected local government, corporation, organization, or individual first presents an unconditional authorization for removal of such debris or wreckage from public or private property and, in the case of removal of debris or wreckage from private property, first agrees to indemnify the state government against any claim arising from such removal.

(3) Whenever the governor provides for clearance of debris or wreckage pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of this section, employees of the designated state agencies or individuals appointed by the state are authorized to enter upon private land or water and perform any tasks necessary to removal or clearance operations.