Articles 1 to 8 of this title, being necessary to secure and preserve the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare, and being necessary for the prevention of great loss of life and for the security of public and private property from floods and other uncontrolled waters, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of said articles.L. 22: p. 72, § 71. C.L. § 9585. CSA: C. 138, § 196. CRS 53: § 30-1-6. C.R.S. 1963: § 29-1-6.
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