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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-101 Common and technical usage
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Words and phrases shall be read in context and construed according to the rules of grammar and common usage. Words and phrases that have acquired a technical or particular meaning, whether by legislative definition or otherwise, shall be construed accordingly. Source: L. 73: R&RE…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-102 Singular and plural
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The singular includes the plural, and the plural includes the singular. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1422, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-102. ANNOTATION In light of this rule of statutory construction, separate petition is not required for adoption of each of four children of same decease…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-103 Gender
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Every word importing the masculine gender only may extend to and be applied to females and things as well as males; every word importing the feminine gender only may extend to and be applied to males and things as well as females; and every word importing the neuter gender only m…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-104 Tense
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Words in the present tense include the future tense. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1422, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-104. ANNOTATION Applied in Gonzales v. District Court, 638 P.2d 39 (Colo. 1982); In re R.H.N., 673 P.2d 805 (Colo. App. 1983).

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-105 Week

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The word "week" means any seven consecutive days. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1422, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-105.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-106 Month

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The word "month" means a calendar month. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1423, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-106. ANNOTATION Annotator's note. The following annotations include cases decided under former provisions similar to this section. The word "month", wherever used in a statute, shall …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-107 Year

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The word "year" means a calendar year. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1423, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-107. ANNOTATION Defining the word "year" in the three-year statute of limitations in § 33-44-111 as "calendar year", meaning the period from January 1 to December 31, would lead to an a…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-108 Computation of time

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(1) In computing a period of days, the first day is excluded and the last day is included. (2) If the last day of any period is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period is extended to include the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. (3) If a number …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-109 Standard time - daylight saving time - definition - repeal

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(1) (a) The standard time within the state, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, is that which is now known and designated by act of congress as "United States Mountain Standard Time". (b) This subsection (1) is repealed, effective on the date subsection (2.5) of…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-110 Joint authority

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A grant of authority to three or more persons as a public body confers the authority upon a majority of the number of members fixed by statute. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1423, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-110. ANNOTATION Industrial claim appeals office is a public body within the mean…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-111 Quorum

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A quorum of a public body is a majority of the number of members fixed by statute. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1423, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-111.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-112 Conflict in the expression of numbers

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If there is a conflict between figures and words in expressing a number, the words govern. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1423, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-112.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-113 Use of "to" in reference to several sections

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Wherever in the statutes of this state a reference is made to several sections and the section numbers given in the reference are connected by the word "to", the reference includes both sections whose numbers are given and all intervening sections. Source: L. 75: Entire section a…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-114 Introductory portion

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The portion of any section, subsection, paragraph, or subparagraph which precedes a list of examples, requirements, conditions, or other items may be referred to and cited as the "introductory portion" to the section, subsection, paragraph, or subparagraph. Source: L. 75: Entire …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-115 Assessed value - valuation for assessment

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(1) The phrase "assessed value" means either the assessed value for the purpose of a levy imposed by a local governmental entity or the assessed value for the purpose of a levy imposed by a school district as best determined in the particular context by the property tax administr…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-201 Intentions in the enactment of statutes

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(1) In enacting a statute, it is presumed that: (a) Compliance with the constitutions of the state of Colorado and the United States is intended; (b) The entire statute is intended to be effective; (c) A just and reasonable result is intended; (d) A result feasible of execution i…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-202 Statutes presumed prospective

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A statute is presumed to be prospective in its operation. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1424, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-202. ANNOTATION As a general rule, statutes operate prospectively, while judicial decisions are applied retroactively. Martin Marietta Corp. v. Lorenz 823 P.2d 100 (C…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-203 Ambiguous statutes - aids in construction

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(1) If a statute is ambiguous, the court, in determining the intention of the general assembly, may consider among other matters: (a) The object sought to be attained; (b) The circumstances under which the statute was enacted; (c) The legislative history, if any; (d) The common l…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-204 Severability of statutory provisions

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If any provision of a statute is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, the remaining provisions of the statute are valid, unless it appears to the court that the valid provisions of the statute are so essentially and inseparably connected with, and so…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-205 Special or local provision prevails over general

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If a general provision conflicts with a special or local provision, it shall be construed, if possible, so that effect is given to both. If the conflict between the provisions is irreconcilable, the special or local provision prevails as an exception to the general provision, unl…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-206 Irreconcilable statutes passed at the same or different sessions

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If statutes enacted at the same or different sessions of the general assembly are irreconcilable, the statute prevails which is latest in its effective date. If the irreconcilable statutes have the same effective date, the statute prevails which is latest in its date of passage. …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-207 Original controls over subsequent printing

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If the language of the official copy of a statute conflicts with the language of any subsequent printing or reprinting of the statute, the language of the official copy prevails. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1424, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-207.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-208 Continuation of prior law

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A statute which is reenacted, revised, or amended is intended to be a continuation of the prior statute and not a new enactment, insofar as it is the same as the prior statute. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1424, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-208. ANNOTATION Annotator's note. The following…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-209 Statutory references

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A reference to any portion of a statute applies to all reenactments, revisions, or amendments thereof. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1424, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-209. ANNOTATION Failure to cite most recent compilation. While the convenience of all concerned might better be served by…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-211 Common law of England

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The common law of England so far as the same is applicable and of a general nature, and all acts and statutes of the British parliament, made in aid of or to supply the defects of the common law prior to the fourth year of James the First, excepting the second section of the sixt…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-212 Liberal construction

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All general provisions, terms, phrases, and expressions, used in any statute, shall be liberally construed, in order that the true intent and meaning of the general assembly may be fully carried out. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1425, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-212. ANNOTATION I. Gener…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-213 Form of enacting clause

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All acts of the general assembly of the state of Colorado shall be designated, known, and acknowledged in each such act of said state as follows: "Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado". Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1425, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-213. ANNOTAT…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-214 Use of relative and qualifying words and phrases

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The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the rule of statutory construction expressed in the Colorado supreme court decision entitled People v. McPherson, 200 Colo. 429, 619 P.2d 38 (1980), which holds that ". . . relative and qualifying words and phrases, where no con…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-215 Each general assembly a separate entity - future general assemblies not bound by acts of previous general assemblies

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(1) The general assembly finds and declares, pursuant to the constitution of the state of Colorado, that each general assembly is a separate entity, and the acts of one general assembly are not binding on future general assemblies. Accordingly, no legislation passed by one genera…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-216 Limitations on statutory programs

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(1) When the general assembly creates statutory programs which are not required by federal law and which offer and provide services or assistance or both to persons in this state, the general assembly gives rise to a reasonable expectation that such services or assistance or both…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-301 Multiple amendments to the same provision - one without reference to the other

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If amendments to the same statute are enacted at the same or different sessions of the general assembly and one amendment is without reference to another, the amendments are to be harmonized, if possible, so that effect may be given to each. If the amendments are irreconcilable, …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-302 Repeal of a repealing statute

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The repeal of a repealing statute does not revive the statute originally repealed. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1425, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-302. ANNOTATION Annotator's note. The following annotations include cases decided under former provisions similar to this section. When any l…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-303 Penalties and liabilities not released by repeal

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The repeal, revision, amendment, or consolidation of any statute or part of a statute or section or part of a section of any statute shall not have the effect to release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change in whole or in part any penalty, forfeiture, or liability, either civil …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-401 Definitions

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The following definitions apply to every statute, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Behavioral health" refers to an individual's mental and emotional well-being and actions that affect an individual's overall wellness. Behavioral health problems and disorders include su…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-402 Colorado Revised Statutes

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Colorado Revised Statutes may be abbreviated and cited as "C.R.S.". Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1426, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-402. L. 83: Entire section amended, p. 377, § 1, effective July 1.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-501 Purpose - legislative declaration

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(1) The general assembly finds and declares that in the absence of clear expressions of legislative intent regarding whether legislation is intended to apply to the Tribe, its officials and employees acting in their official capacities, tribally controlled entities, or Tribal lan…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-502 Definitions

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As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Municipality" means the town of Ignacio or any other municipality that is located entirely within the reservation and is incorporated pursuant to the laws of the state. (2) "Reservation" means the Southern Ute In…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-503 Rules of construction

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(1) If the general assembly enacts a new law or materially amends an existing law that is silent as to its application to the Tribe or to tribally controlled entities; purports to apply statewide; or grants a governmental agency or entity civil, criminal, or regulatory authority,…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-504 Tribal consent to application of state laws

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(1) Nothing in this part 5 prevents the Tribe from requesting inclusion in legislation pending before the general assembly. (2) The governor and state agencies, in exercising the powers of the executive branch, may determine that the Tribe or the Tribe's governmental divisions ar…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-505 Preservation of sovereign immunity - preservation of legal remedies

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(1) Nothing in this part 5 is intended to abrogate the sovereign immunity of the state or the Tribe. (2) Nothing in this part 5 is intended to affect the right of the state, the Tribe, or other persons to pursue legal remedies that may be available to contest the application of l…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-601 Purpose - legislative declaration

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(1) The general assembly finds and declares that in the absence of clear expressions of legislative intent regarding whether legislation is intended to apply to the Tribe, its officials and employees acting in their official capacities, tribally controlled entities, or Tribal lan…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-602 Definitions

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As used in this part 6, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Reservation" means the reservation in Colorado of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. (2) "State" means the state of Colorado. (3) "Tribal lands" means lands within the exterior boundaries of the reservation that are own…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-603 Rules of construction

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(1) If the general assembly enacts a new law or materially amends an existing law that is silent as to its application to the Tribe or to tribally controlled entities; purports to apply statewide; or grants a governmental agency or entity civil, criminal, or regulatory authority,…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-604 Tribal consent to application of state laws

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(1) Nothing in this part 6 prevents the Tribe from requesting inclusion in legislation pending before the general assembly. (2) The governor and state agencies, in exercising the powers of the executive branch, may determine that the Tribe or the Tribe's governmental divisions ar…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 2-4-605 Preservation of sovereign immunity - preservation of legal remedies

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(1) Nothing in this part 6 is intended to abrogate the sovereign immunity of the state or the Tribe. (2) Nothing in this part 6 is intended to affect the right of the state, the Tribe, or other persons to pursue legal remedies that may be available to contest the application of l…