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Enforcement Procedures

The Colorado Noxious Weed Act mandates that every local governing agency manage noxious weeds within their jurisdiction (see noxious weed act). It is the obligation of the Larimer County Weed District to conduct enforcement procedures to ensure the detrimental effects of noxious weeds are not imposed on the environment and economy of the county. The weed district will make every effort to assist landowners in compliance prior to carrying out enforcement action. The weeds that will be enforced upon are on the Noxious Weed list for Larimer County and Weeds Mandated for Eradication by the State of Colorado (link to Noxious Weed list for Larimer County and Weeds Mandated for Eradication by the State of Colorado). Enforcement procedures:

  • When a noxious weed problem is brought to the attention of the weed district a notice to enforce will be sent by certified mail.
  • A courtesy notice is sent prior to the enforcement notice, at the discretion of the district office, if time allows for subsequent effective management.
  • County weed management personnel will be available for site visits and management recommendations free of charge.
  • Upon receiving the enforcement notice, the land owner has ten days to:
    • Manage the weed
    • Present a weed management plan
    • Option for waiver
  • After 10 days the County can enter upon the property of non-compliant landowners and conduct appropriate management action (mowing, spraying, etc.)