4 Colo. Code Regs. § 752-1, ch. 4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 18, September 25, 2024

Chapter 4 - APPLICATION FEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019

Statement of Basis and Purpose

Pursuant to section 12-15-104(7), the Division shall promulgate rules to effectuate the duties of the commission pursuant to article 4 of title 24. Such rules shall specifically address the following:

(a) Allowing for the expedited or automatic certification of an entity that is currently accredited by national land conservation organizations that are broadly accepted by the conservation industry;

(b) A streamlined and lower-cost process for conservation easement holders that do not intend to accept new donations of conservation easements for which tax credits would be claimed that focuses on the holder's stewardship capabilities;

(c) The fees charged pursuant to subsection (3) of this section or section 12-15-106(6), specifically ensuring that the fees are adequate to pay for administrative costs but not so high as to act as a disincentive to the creation of conservation easements in the state

4.1 Certification fees for entities currently accredited by a national land conservation organization

A.	Initial Certification Application Fee - Stewardship-only	$500
B.	Initial Certification Application Fee - Full certification	$1,000
C.	Conservation Easement Holder Renewal Fee - Stewardship-only	$250
D.	Conservation Easement Holder Renewal Fee - Full certification	$500

4.2 Certification fees for entities not currently accredited by a national land conservation organization

A.	Initial Certification Application Fee - Stewardship-only	1,000
B.	Initial Certification Application Fee- Full certification	$2,000
C.	Conservation Easement Holder Renewal Fee - Stewardship-only	$500
D.	Conservation Easement Holder Renewal Fee - Full certification	$1,000

4.3 Optional preliminary advisory opinions

A.	For an appraisal of a proposed transaction	$10,000
B.	For a proposed deed of conservation easement, conservation purpose, or other relevant aspect of a proposed transaction	$2,000

4.4 Tax credit certificate applications

A.	For Donations made in 2011-2013	$305
B.	For Donations made on or after January 1, 2014 or later	$8,000

4 CCR 752-1, ch. 4

42 CR 10, May 25, 2019, effective 6/14/2019