Colorado · Colorado Revised Statutes — Title 42, Vehicles and Traffic

C.R.S. Title 42 § 42-20-509: Strict liability for nuclear incidents

What this law says, in plain English

Anyone who causes a nuclear material release during transport is strictly liable for resulting injuries and damages. The claimant's conduct is not a defense, except for failure to mitigate damages or intentional self-harm.

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