14.1.5.030 Findings

The Council hereby finds and declares that:

(a) the well-being and general welfare of citizens of the Pueblo is a concern of the highest

priority of the Council; and,

(b) the activities regulated under this Act, if left unregulated, may pose an imminent threat to the sovereignty, economic security, and health, safety, and welfare of the Pueblo, its members, and others residing or temporarily within its jurisdiction; and,

(c) the threat of an illness or health condition caused by an industrial accident, bioterrorism, an epidemic or pandemic disease, or a highly fatal/debilitating infectious agent is of great concern to the Pueblo, consequently, it is necessary for the Pueblo to provide a clear and fair procedure to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Pueblo. It is further necessary to ensure due process under the law is afforded so that the rights of individuals who become exposed to or infected with life threating conditions are safeguarded.; and,

(d) The Pueblo is in need of a comprehensive law and regulations for the protection of public health and safety of the People.