Title 7, Corporations and Associations
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-101 Definitions
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In this article: (1) Member means a person who, under the rules or practices of a nonprofit association, may participate in the selection of persons authorized to manage the affairs of the nonprofit association or in the development of policy of the nonprofit association or who i…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-101.1 Suspended, defunct, and dissolved nonprofit corporations
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Any nonprofit corporation other than a nonprofit corporation that is governed by the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act, articles 121 to 137 of this title, that was suspended, declared defunct, administratively dissolved, or dissolved by operation of law, and the business…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-101.2 Charitable nonprofit corporations - private foundations
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(1) As used in this section, charitable purposes means one or more charitable purposes enumerated in section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the internal revenue code and formed exclusively for one or more charitable …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-102 Supplementary general principles of law and equity
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Principles of law and equity supplement this article unless displaced by a particular provision of it. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1272, � 1, effective May 22.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-103 Territorial application
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Real and personal property in this state may be acquired, held, encumbered, and transferred by a nonprofit association, whether or not the nonprofit association or a member has any other relationship to this state. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1272, � 1, effective May …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-104 Real and personal property - nonprofit association as legatee, devisee, or beneficiary
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(1) A nonprofit association in its name may acquire, hold, encumber, or transfer an estate or interest in real or personal property. (2) A nonprofit association may be a legatee, devisee, or beneficiary of a trust or contract.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-105 Statement of authority as to real property
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(1) A nonprofit association is an entity for purposes of, and may execute and record a statement of authority pursuant to, section 38-30-172, C.R.S. (2) In addition to the matters required or permitted to be contained therein pursuant to section 38-30-172, C.R.S., a statement of …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-106 Liability in contract and tort
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(1) A nonprofit association is a legal entity separate from its members for the purposes of determining and enforcing rights, duties, and liabilities in contract and tort. (2) A person is not liable for a breach of a nonprofit association's contract merely because the person is a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-107 Capacity to assert and defend - standing
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(1) A nonprofit association, in its name, may institute, defend, intervene, or participate in a judicial, administrative, or other governmental proceeding or in an arbitration, mediation, or any other form of alternative dispute resolution. (2) A nonprofit association may assert …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-108 Effect of judgment or order
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A judgment or order against a nonprofit association is not by itself a judgment or order against a member or a person considered to be a member by the nonprofit association. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1274, � 1, effective May 22. 7-30-109. Disposition of personal pro…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-109 Disposition of personal property of inactive nonprofit association
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(1) If a nonprofit association has been inactive for three years or longer, a person in possession or control of personal property of the nonprofit association may transfer the property: (a) If a document of the nonprofit association states a person to whom transfer is to be made…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-110 Appointment of agent to receive service of process
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(1) A nonprofit association may deliver to the secretary of state, for filing pursuant to part 3 of article 90 of this title, a statement appointing an agent authorized to receive service of process. If a nonprofit association has such an agent, part 7 of article 90 of this title…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-111 Claim not abated by change of members or officers
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A claim for relief against a nonprofit association does not abate merely because of a change in its members, persons authorized to manage the affairs of the nonprofit association, or persons considered by the nonprofit association to be members. Source: L. 94: Entire article adde…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-112 Venue
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For purposes of venue, a nonprofit association is a resident of a county or city and county in which it has an office. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1275, � 1, effective May 22.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-113 Summons and complaint - service on whom
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In an action or proceeding against a nonprofit association, a summons and complaint must be served on an agent authorized by appointment to receive service of process, an officer, a managing or general agent, or a person authorized to participate in the management of its affairs.…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-114 Uniformity of application and construction
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This article shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this article among states enacting it. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1275, � 1, effective May 22.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-115 Short title
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This article may be cited as the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1275, � 1, effective May 22.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-116 Severability clause
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If any provision of this article or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect any other provisions or applications of this article which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-117 Effective date
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This article shall take effect July 1, 1994. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1276, � 1, effective May 22.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-118 Transition concerning real and personal property
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If, before July 1, 1994, an estate or interest in real or personal property was purportedly transferred to a nonprofit association, on July 1, 1994, the estate or interest vests in the nonprofit association, unless the parties had treated the transfer as ineffective. No such purp…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-30-119 Saving clause
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Except to the extent set forth in section 7-30-118, this article does not affect any right accrued before July 1, 1994, or any action or proceeding then pending. Source: L. 94: Entire article added, p. 1276, � 1, effective May 22. Editor's note: Colorado amended � 7-30-119 (numbe…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-101 Who may organize - certificate - fees
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(1) (a) Any three or more persons, who may or may not be residents of the state of Colorado, may associate themselves together to establish a corporation not for profit for any lawful business or to promote any legitimate object or purpose and may make, sign, and acknowledge and …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-102 Powers
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A corporation not for profit shall be a body corporate in the name stated in its certificate and may sue and be sued; make and enforce contracts in relation to its business, powers, and objects; have a seal; acquire, hold, encumber, and dispose of property, real, personal, or mix…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-103 Contents of certificate or bylaws
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(1) The certificate of incorporation or bylaws of the corporation shall provide: (a) The number and term of office of trustees, directors, or managers of the corporation and the manner of their selection or election; (b) The officers of the corporation and their term of office an…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-104 Additional powers - indemnification - liability
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(1) The certificate of incorporation or the bylaws of the corporation may provide the authority for the amendment of the certificate of incorporation or the bylaws, for the merging or consolidation of the corporation with another corporation, and for the exercising of any corpora…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-105 Amendments - where filed - fees
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(1) (a) All amendments to the certificate of incorporation shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state of Colorado and recorded in the office of the recorder of each county in which said corporation owns real estate in the state of Colorado. The department of revenue s…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-106 Associations which can be formed
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Religious, educational, benevolent, charitable, and other nonprofit associations may incorporate under the provisions of this article or any other applicable law authorizing such incorporation. Source: L. 51: p. 284, � 4. CSA: C. 41, � 175(3). CRS 53: � 31-20-6. C.R.S. 1963: � 31…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-107 Dividend only on dissolution
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No dividend or distribution of the property of any such corporation, association, or society shall be made until all debts are fully paid and then only upon its final dissolution and surrender of organization and name, nor shall any distribution be made except by a vote of a majo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-108 Procedure for merger. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 59: p. 322, � 1. CRS 53: � 31-20-14. C.R.S. 1963: � 31-19-8. L. 2003: IP(2) amended, p. 2204, � 9, effective July 1, 2004. L. 2004: Entire section repealed, p. 1400, � 3, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-109 Procedure for consolidation. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 59: p. 322, � 1. CRS 53: � 31-20-15. C.R.S. 1963: � 31-19-9. L. 2003: IP(2) amended, p. 2205, � 10, effective July 1, 2004. L. 2004: Entire section repealed, p. 1400, � 4, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-110 Approval of merger or consolidation. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 59: p. 323, � 1. CRS 53: � 31-20-16. C.R.S. 1963: � 31-19-10. L. 2003: (1)(b) and (1)(c) amended, p. 2205, � 11, effective July 1, 2004. L. 2004: Entire section repealed, p. 1400, � 5, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-111 Certificate of merger or consolidation. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 59: p. 323, � 1. CRS 53: � 31-20-17. C.R.S. 1963: � 31-19-11. L. 83: (2) and (3) amended, p. 869, � 20, effective July 1. L. 2002: IP(1) and (2) to (4) amended, p. 1810, � 4, effective July 1; IP(1) and (2) to (4) amended, p. 1675, � 2, effective October 1. L. 2003: IP…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-112 Effect of merger or consolidation. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 59: p. 324, � 1. CRS 53: � 31-20-18. C.R.S. 1963: � 31-19-12. L. 2002: (1) amended, p. 1811, � 5, effective July 1; (1) amended, p. 1675, � 3, effective October 1. L. 2004: Entire section repealed, p. 1401, � 7, effective July 1. 7-40-113. Merger and consolidation with…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-40-113 Merger and consolidation with religious, educational, and benevolent societies. (Repealed)
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C.R.S. 7-40-113Statutes current through Chapter 65 of the 2026 Regular Session, effective as of April 20, 2026. The text of this section is not final. It will not be final until compared to, and updated from, the text provided by the Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-101 Additional statements in certificates - mutual ditch corporation shares
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(1) When three or more persons associate under the provisions of law to form a corporation for the purpose of constructing a ditch, reservoir, pipeline, or any part thereof to convey water from any natural or artificial stream, channel, or source whatever to any mines, mills, or …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-101.5 Acequia ditch corporation - definition - powers
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(1) For purposes of this section, acequia means a ditch that: (a) Originated prior to Colorado's statehood; (b) Has historically treated water diverted by the acequia as a community resource and has therefore attempted to allocate water in the acequia based upon equity in additio…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-102 Work after organization
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(1) Any corporation formed under the provisions of law for the purpose of constructing any ditch, flume, bridge, ferry, or telegraph line, within ninety days from the effective date of its articles of incorporation, shall commence work on such ditch, flume, bridge, ferry, or tele…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-103 Right-of-way
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Any ditch, reservoir, or pipeline corporation formed under the provisions of law shall have the right-of-way over the line named in the articles of incorporation, and shall also have the right to run water from the stream, channel, or water source, whether natural or artificial, …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-104 Assessment on stock
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(1) If any corporation owning any ditch or canal for conveying or reservoir for storing water for irrigation purposes deems it necessary to raise funds to keep its ditch, canal, or reservoir in good repair or to pay any indebtedness theretofore contracted or the interest thereon,…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-105 Right to purchase own stock
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(1) It is lawful for any corporation owning any ditch or canal for conveying or reservoir for storing water for irrigation purposes for its stockholders to purchase and acquire any of its outstanding capital stock, but no purchase of or payment for its own shares shall be made at…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-106 Assessments to pay purchase price
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When any such stock has been purchased or contract entered into for the purchase of the same, the corporation shall have the power to use its funds and to levy and collect assessments on the remaining outstanding capital stock in the manner provided by law for the payment of any …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-107 Shall furnish water to whom - rate
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Any corporation constructing a ditch under the provisions of law shall furnish water to the class of persons using the water in the way named in the articles of incorporation, in the way the water is designated to be used, whether to miners, millmen, farmers, or for domestic use,…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-108 Shall keep ditch in repair
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Every ditch corporation formed under the provisions of law shall be required to keep its ditch in good condition so that the water shall not be allowed to escape from the same to the injury of any mining claim, road, ditch, or other property. If it is necessary to convey any ditc…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-109 Penalty for damage
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Any person who willfully or maliciously damages or interferes with any road, ditch, flume, bridge, ferry, railroad, or telegraph line or any of the fixtures, tools, implements, appurtenances, or property of any corporation that is formed under the provisions of law commits a clas…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-110 Consolidation of ditch companies - repeal. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 1876: p. 68, � 1. G.L. omitted. G.S. � 313. R.S. 08: � 995. C.L. � 2362. CSA: C. 41, � 150. CRS 53: � 31-14-10. C.R.S. 1963: � 31-14-10. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1811, � 6, effective July 1; entire section amended, p. 1675, � 4, effective October 1. L. 2003:…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-111 Extension of term
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When the term of years for which any corporation has been incorporated as a ditch company for the purpose of carrying water for irrigation purposes or as a reservoir company for the storage of water for irrigation purposes has expired or is about to expire by lawful limitation, a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-112 Procedure to extend term
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(1) Whenever the corporate life of any such ditch or reservoir company has expired or is about to expire, the stockholders may vote upon the question of extending the life of such company for another twenty years, or for any other term provided by statute, by first giving notice …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-113 Duplicate certificate issued - when
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Any owner of capital stock, as shown by the records of a corporation formed under the law of this state, entitling the stockholder to the services of a ditch or to the use of water subject to the payment of assessments, the legal representative or assignee of any such stockholder…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-114 Statement of loss
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If a certificate of capital stock has been lost, mislaid, or destroyed, and the stockholder, legal representative, or assignee has paid all assessments levied by the corporation against the stock, the stockholder, the stockholder's legal representative or assignee, and any lienho…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-42-115 Publication of notice of demand
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Upon receipt of a demand pursuant to section 7-42-114, the corporation shall publish, at the expense of the person making the demand, at least once a week for five successive weeks, the fifth publication being on the twenty-eighth day after the first publication, in a newspaper o…