§ 17-50-501. Classification of counties.  


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  • (1) Each county shall be classified according to its population.
    (2)
    (a) A county with a population of 700,000 or more is a county of the first class.
    (b) A county with a population of 125,000 or more but less than 700,000 is a county of the second class.
    (c) A county with a population of 31,000 or more but less than 125,000 is a county of the third class.
    (d) A county with a population of 11,000 or more but less than 31,000 is a county of the fourth class.
    (e) A county with a population of 4,000 or more but less than 11,000 is a county of the fifth class.
    (f) A county with a population less than 4,000 is a county of the sixth class.
Amended by Chapter 269, 2004 General Session