Colo. Rev. Stat. § 29-1-1101

Current through Acts effective through 7/1/2024 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 29-1-1101 - Definitions

As used in this part 11, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Amount due" means the amount of a fee, fine, penalty, or other separate charge due and owing to a local government.

(2) "Delinquency charge" means a separate fee, fine, or penalty levied as a result of the late payment of an amount due. For purposes of this part 11, a delinquency charge shall not include any fee, fine, or other penalty imposed:

(a) In accordance with the express terms of a written contractual provision;

(b) As a result of the late payment of a tax;

(c) By a state, county, municipal, or other court;

(d) As a result of a check, draft, or order for the payment of money that is not paid upon presentment;

(e) In connection with the unlawful stopping, standing, or parking of a motor vehicle;

(f) By a public library upon overdue, damaged, or destroyed materials; and

(g) By a local liquor licensing authority pursuant to article 3 of title 44.

(3) "Local government" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 29-1-602 (5)(a).

C.R.S. § 29-1-1101

Amended by 2018 Ch. 152, § 17, eff. 10/1/2018.

L. 99: Entire part added, p. 1334, § 3, effective 1/1/2000. L. 2018: (2)(g) amended, (HB 18-1025), ch. 152, p. 1081, § 17, effective October 1.