C.R.S. § 24-46-302: Legislative declaration.

(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:

(a) The health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of Colorado are enhanced by a diverse revenue stream, and the people of the state would benefit from an expansion of opportunities for investment in large-scale regional tourism projects that will attract significant investment and revenue from outside the state;

(b) Diversification of the state's economic base can contribute to much-needed economic stability;

(c) Colorado is in competition with other states to attract large-scale regional tourism projects;

(d) It is in the best interests of the people of the state to provide a financing mechanism for attracting, constructing, and operating large-scale regional tourism projects that will attract significant investment and revenue from outside the state; and

(e) In keeping with Colorado's tradition of local governments playing a significant role in land use and development projects, regional tourism projects should be proposed by a local government or by one or more local governments working together.