Colorado 2025 2025 Regular Session

Colorado House Bill HB1117 Amended / Bill

Filed 04/17/2025

                    First Regular Session
Seventy-fifth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
REREVISED
This Version Includes All Amendments
Adopted in the Second House
LLS NO. 25-0415.01 Jery Payne x2157
HOUSE BILL25-1117 
House Committees Senate Committees
Transportation, Housing & Local Government Transportation & Energy
A BILL FOR AN ACT
C
ONCERNING THE REGULATION OF VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION101
COMPANIES.102
Bill Summary
(Note:  This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
http://leg.colorado.gov
.)
The bill amends the statutes requiring a permit to boot a vehicle to
broaden the permit requirement to include any application, without the
appropriate consent, of a device intended to prevent the normal operation
of a motor vehicle.
Under current law, a permit holder may be denied a permit to boot
a vehicle upon application when the permit holder or owner has been
SENATE
3rd Reading Unamended
April 17, 2025
SENATE
Amended 2nd Reading
April 16, 2025
HOUSE
3rd Reading Unamended
March 26, 2025
HOUSE
Amended 2nd Reading
March 25, 2025
HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
Joseph and Boesenecker, Bacon, Brown, Froelich, Lieder, Lindsay, Mabrey, Ricks, Story,
Zokaie
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Gonzales J. and Weissman, Coleman, Cutter, Exum, Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kipp, Michaelson
Jenet, Wallace, Winter F.
Shading denotes HOUSE amendment.  Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. convicted of a felony within the last 5 years. The bill allows the public
utilities commission (commission) to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew
a permit to immobilize a vehicle for felonies and immobilization-related
offenses. An applicant must disclose each person that is a principal owner
in the vehicle immobilization company (company) in an application.
The commission is authorized to deny an application for or
suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a permit of a company based on a
determination that it is not in the public interest for the company to
possess a permit. The determination is subject to appeal. Possession of a
permit is rebuttably presumed to be not in the public interest if a company
has willfully and repeatedly failed to comply with the relevant law.
The bill adds the following new duties for companies:
! Before immobilizing a vehicle, the company must
document the vehicle's condition and the reason for the
immobilization. Standards are set for the documentation,
including taking photographs.
! Upon demand by an authorized or interested person, the
company must provide copies of the photographs, and if
the company does not provide the photographs and a
vehicle is damaged, it creates a rebuttable presumption that
the company damaged the vehicle or did not have authority
to immobilize the vehicle;
! When an immobilization device is being removed from a
vehicle, a company must provide adequate lighting to
inspect the vehicle for damage;
! A company shall display its name, the permit number, and
a phone number of the company on each company vehicle
used in immobilization. Standards are set for the display.
! The representative of a company must have business
identification visibly worn at all times while immobilizing
a vehicle or accepting payment;
! If a vehicle has been immobilized by a company, another
company must not immobilize the vehicle;
! If a company applies more than one immobilization device
to a vehicle, the company may not charge more than once
for the removal of all the immobilization devices;
! A company must provide, upon request, evidence of the
company's commercial liability insurance coverage;
! A company must immediately accept payment and release
the vehicle if offered in cash or by valid major credit card;
! Upon request, a company must disclose accepted forms of
payment;
! A company must provide an itemized bill showing each
charge and the rate for each fee incurred as a result of an
immobilization and any fee that caused the immobilization;
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! A company may not pay money or provide other valuable
consideration for the privilege of immobilizing vehicles.
A company is prohibited from immobilizing a vehicle on private
property unless:
! The immobilization is ordered or authorized by a court
order, an administrative order, or a peace officer or by
operation of law; or
! The company has received permission for each individual
immobilization, within the 24 hours immediately preceding
the immobilization, from a specified person. The company
must retain the permission for 3 years.
A property owner with tenants must give each tenant adequate
notice of parking regulations as outlined in the bill. A company may not
immobilize a vehicle in a parking space or common parking area without
the company or property owner giving 24 hours' written notice at least 24
hours before immobilizing the vehicle, unless the vehicle owner or
operator has received 2 or more previous notices for parking
inappropriately in the same manner. Standards are set for the notice.
If a vehicle parks 3 or more times in the same inappropriate
manner, the company or property owner need not give the notice, but the
company must place a notice on the immobilized vehicle that contains the
phone number of the company, the normal operating hours of the
company, and the phone number to contact the company outside of
normal operating hours.
To immobilize a vehicle on private property normally used for
parking, the following must be provided upon entering the private
property:
! Notice of the parking regulations; and
! Notice that a violation of the regulations subjects the
vehicle to immobilization at the vehicle owner's expense.
Unless the immobilization is based on an order given by a peace officer,
a company may not immobilize a vehicle on private property because the
vehicle's registration has expired.
For a company to immobilize a vehicle, the property owner must
have posted signage that meets the size, visibility, and placement
standards of the bill and contains the following information:
! The restriction or prohibition on parking;
! The times of the day and days that the restriction is
applicable, but, if the restriction applies 24 hours per day,
7 days per week, the sign must say "Authorized Parking
Only";
! Notice that violating the regulation subjects the violating
vehicle to be immobilized at the vehicle owner's expense;
and
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authorized to perform immobilization on the private
property.
A company may not patrol or monitor property to enforce parking
restrictions on behalf of a property owner.
If a company has immobilized a vehicle on private property, the
company must give a written notice of the person's ability to make a
complaint to the commission in accordance with the standards of the bill.
A company must release a motor vehicle either within 120 minutes
after being contacted outside the company's normal business hours or
within 90 minutes during the company's normal business hours. A
company must immediately release a vehicle without charge to a towing
carrier when evidence is presented that the towing carrier has
authorization to conduct a nonconsensual tow or
law-enforcement-directed tow. A company must immediately release an
immobilized vehicle if the person retrieving the vehicle pays at least 15%
of the fees, not to exceed $60, and the person signs a form affirming that
the authorized or interested person owes the company payment for the
appropriate fees.
A company must charge a reduced release charge set by the
commission and immediately release the vehicle if the vehicle is released
after an employee of or agent of the company starts to immobilize the
vehicle but before the agent or employee leaves the private property.
A company must retain evidence of giving the notices and
disclosures required in the bill for 3 years and provide the evidence to the
commission or an enforcement official upon request.
Generally, the bill does not apply to an immobilization ordered by
a peace officer or technician directed by a peace officer, an
immobilization in a parking space that serves a business if the parking
space is on commercial real estate, or an immobilization ordered by a
municipality, county, or city and county.
A violation of the bill is generally a deceptive trade practice and
is subject to enforcement by the attorney general's office or a district
attorney.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
SECTION 1.  Legislative declaration. (1)  The general assembly2
finds that:3
(a)  Fair and just enforcement of parking regulations is an essential4
component of maintaining the order and integrity of public spaces and5
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among all community members;2
(b)  Vehicle immobilization practices, when improperly applied or3
enforced, can create undue burdens on consumers, particularly those who4
may face financial or personal challenges; 5
(c)  Improper immobilization can undermine public trust in the6
system and, at times, may result in the disproportionate penalization of7
individuals for minor or unintentional infractions;8
(d)  Vehicle immobilization practices and related fees9
disproportionately affect low-income individuals and marginalized10
communities, exacerbating existing social and economic disparities, and11
in these instances, individuals often lack access to legal recourse, and the12
resulting financial strain may hinder their ability to secure basic13
necessities, such as housing, healthcare, or transportation;14
(e)  Clear and transparent communication regarding parking15
regulations, including proper signs and timely notices, is crucial to16
ensuring that consumers are fully informed of their rights and17
responsibilities and are given reasonable opportunities to rectify minor18
violations without the threat of excessive penalties or hardship;19
(f)  The state must ensure that vehicle immobilization practices are20
carried out in a manner that upholds the dignity of all individuals, protects21
consumers from unnecessary financial strain, and promotes fairness by22
providing avenues for dispute resolution and mitigation of penalties23
where appropriate;24
(g)  Vehicle immobilization companies and property owners must25
be held accountable to the highest ethical standards, with a commitment26
to transparency, honesty, and fairness in the provision of services. This27
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accountability for any damages or mistakes that may arise from the2
immobilization process.3
(h)  A fair and just system for addressing vehicle immobilization4
disputes is integral to maintaining public confidence in the regulatory5
framework. Consumers must have access to effective mechanisms for6
challenging fees, seeking timely release of immobilized vehicles, and7
receiving a fair hearing for their cases.8
(i)  Vehicle immobilization should not be a mechanism for unjustly9
enriching private companies or imposing financial hardship on vulnerable10
individuals. Kickbacks, improper financial incentives, or the pursuit of11
unfair profits at the expense of consumers undermine the integrity of the12
system and erode public trust.13
(j)  This legislation is intended to create a fair, transparent, and14
equitable framework for vehicle immobilization that balances the need for15
effective enforcement with the protection of consumers' rights, ensuring16
that no person is unfairly penalized or unduly burdened by the system;17
and 18
(k)  By establishing clear guidelines for vehicle immobilization,19
providing transparency, and offering opportunities for consumers to20
address minor infractions in a reasonable and timely manner, this21
legislation promotes the values of fairness and justice, strengthening the22
trust between the public and those entrusted with enforcement23
responsibilities.24
(2)  Therefore, the general assembly declares that:25
(a)  Ensuring the fair and just implementation of vehicle26
immobilization practices is a matter of paramount importance to the27
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promote equity, transparency, and accountability in the enforcement of2
parking regulations; and3
(b)  Fairness, accountability, and ethical conduct must guide every4
aspect of the enforcement process.5
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-10.1-101, amend6
      (11), (14), and (22); and add (8.5) as follows:7
40-10.1-101.  Definitions. As used in this article 10.1, unless the8
context otherwise requires:9
(8.5)  "I
MMOBILIZE", "IMMOBILIZATION", OR "IMMOBILIZING"10
MEANS THE APPLICATION WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF AN AUTHORIZED OR11
INTERESTED PERSON OF A DEVICE INTENDED TO PREVENT THE NORMAL12
OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE .13
     
14
(11)  "Motor vehicle" 
OR "VEHICLE" means any automobile, truck,15
tractor, motor bus, or other self-propelled vehicle or any
 A trailer16
DESIGNED TO BE drawn thereby BY A SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE.17
(14)  "Permit" means the permit issued to a contract carrier under18
part 2 of this article 10.1, or to a motor carrier under part 3, 4, 5, or 7 of19
this article 10.1, 
OR TO A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY UNDER PART20
8
 OF THIS ARTICLE 10.1.21
(22) (a)  "Vehicle booting
 IMMOBILIZATION company" means a22
private corporation, partnership, or sole proprietor in the business of23
immobilizing a motor vehicle through use of a boot PERSON THAT24
IMMOBILIZES A MOTOR VEHICLE OF ANOTHER PERSON .25
(b)  "V
EHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY " DOES NOT INCLUDE A26
MUNICIPALITY, A COUNTY, A CITY AND COUNTY, OR OTHER POLITICAL27
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SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend part 8 of2
article 10.1 of title 40 as follows:3
40-10.1-801.  Permit requirements - fund. (1) (a)  Effective4
January 1, 2020, A person shall not operate or offer to operate as a5
vehicle booting IMMOBILIZATION company in intrastate commerce without6
first having obtained a permit from the commission in accordance with7
this article 10.1.8
(b)  A person may apply for a permit under this part 8 to the9
commission in the form and with the information as the commission10
requires. Permits are valid for one year after the date of issuance. 11
(2) (a) (I)  The commission may deny an application 
FOR OR12
SUSPEND, REVOKE, OR REFUSE TO RENEW A PERMIT ISSUED under this part13
8 of a person who has, within the immediately preceding five years, been14
convicted of, or
 pled guilty TO, or PLED nolo contendere to a felony OR15
IMMOBILIZATION-RELATED OFFENSE. The commission may also deny an16
application under this part 8 FOR OR SUSPEND, REVOKE, or refuse to renew17
the A permit of a vehicle booting IMMOBILIZATION company based upon18
a determination that the vehicle booting IMMOBILIZATION company or any19
of its owners, principals, officers, members, partners, or directors has not20
satisfied a civil penalty arising out of any AN administrative or21
enforcement action brought by the commission.22
(II)  A
 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY THAT APPLIES FOR A23
PERMIT OR THAT APPLIES TO RENEW A PERMIT SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE24
COMMISSION EACH PERSON THAT IS AN OWNER OF , PRINCIPAL OF, OFFICER25
OF, MEMBER OF, PARTNER OF, OR DIRECTOR OF THE VEHICLE26
IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULES ADOPTED BY THE27
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(b)  T
HE COMMISSION MAY DENY AN APPLICATION FOR OR SUSPEND ,2
REVOKE, OR REFUSE TO RENEW A PERMIT OF A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION3
COMPANY BASED ON A DETERMINATION THAT IT IS NOT IN THE PUBLIC4
INTEREST FOR THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY TO POSSESS A5
PERMIT. THE DETERMINATION IS SUBJECT TO APPEAL IN ACCORDANCE6
WITH COMMISSION RULES . A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY 'S7
POSSESSION OF A PERMIT IS REBUTTABLY PRESUMED TO BE NOT IN THE8
PUBLIC INTEREST IF THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY HAS9
WILLFULLY AND REPEATEDLY FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THIS ARTICLE 10.1.10
(3) (a)  Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this11
section and section 40-10.1-112 (4), the commission shall issue a permit12
to a vehicle booting
 IMMOBILIZATION company upon completion of the13
application and the filing of proof of workers' compensation insurance14
coverage in accordance with the "Workers' Compensation Act of15
Colorado", articles 40 to 47 of title 8, and with the financial responsibility16
requirements of this title 40 and may attach to the permit and to the17
exercise of the rights granted by the permit any restrictions, terms, and18
conditions, including altering the rates and charges of the applicant, as are19
reasonably deemed necessary for the protection of the property of the20
public.21
(b)  If a vehicle booting IMMOBILIZATION company violates this22
article 10.1, any other applicable provision of law, or any A COMMISSION23
rule 
ADOPTED or COMMISSION order of the commission
 issued under this24
article 10.1 and as a result is ordered by a court or by the commission to25
pay a fine or civil penalty that the vehicle booting IMMOBILIZATION26
company subsequently fails to pay in full within the time prescribed for27
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becomes a final decision by the commission, then:2
(I)  The vehicle booting IMMOBILIZATION company's permit is3
revoked; immediately; and4
(II)  The vehicle booting IMMOBILIZATION company, its owners,5
principals, officers, members, partners, and directors, and any other entity6
owned or operated by one or more of those owners, principals, officers,7
members, partners, or directors, may be disqualified from obtaining or8
renewing any operating authority under this title 40 for a period of five9
years after the date on which the fine or civil penalty was due. The period10
of disqualification pursuant to DESCRIBED IN this subsection (3)(b)(II) is11
in addition to, and not in lieu of, and does not affect any other penalty or12
period of disqualification, including the period of disqualification13
specified in section 40-10.1-112 (4).14
(c)  A vehicle booting IMMOBILIZATION company's facilities and15
vehicles are subject to inspection by the commission and by authorized16
personnel of the Colorado state patrol, which agency shall promptly17
report to the commission concerning any violations revealed by an18
inspection.19
(4)  The commission may promulgate ADOPT rules as necessary20
and reasonable to implement this part 8, including rules regarding signage21
and drop fees, 
AND RULES REQUIRING A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION
22
COMPANY TO MAINTAIN AND FILE WITH THE COMMISSION EVIDENCE OF23
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PROOF OF THE CONTINUED VALIDITY OF24
THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.25
(5)  There is hereby created in the state treasury the vehicle booting26
cash fund, referred to in this section SUBSECTION (5) as the "fund",27
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this part 8 and transmitted to the state treasurer for credit CREDITED BY2
THE STATE TREASURER into the fund and any other money that the general3
assembly may appropriate or transfer to the fund. The money in the fund4
is continuously appropriated to the commission for its implementation of5
this part 8. The state treasurer shall credit all interest and income derived6
from the deposit and investment of money in the fund to the fund. 7
40-10.1-802.   Vehicle immobilization company document8
vehicle's condition and reason for immobilization - adequate9
illumination. (1)  B
EFORE A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY10
IMMOBILIZES A VEHICLE, THE COMPANY SHALL DOCUMENT THE VEHICLE 'S11
CONDITION AND THE REASON FOR THE IMMOBILIZATION BY :12
(a)  TAKING AT LEAST ONE PHOTOGRAPH WITH A RESOLUTION OF AT13
LEAST TWO THOUSAND PIXELS BY AT LEAST TWO THOUSAND PIXELS THAT14
SHOWS THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE AND THE ENTIRE PORTION15
OF THE VEHICLE TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED; AND16
(b)  T
AKING 
AT LEAST ONE PHOTOGRAPH THAT SHOWS THE REASON17
FOR THE VEHICLE BEING IMMOBILIZED. THE PHOTOGRAPH MUST:18
(I)  S
HOW THE POSITION OF THE VEHICLE IN RELATION TO THE19
REASON, INCLUDING ANY SIGN, THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IMMOBILIZED; AND20
(II)  B
E RENDERED IN A RESOLUTION OF AT LEAST TWO THOUSAND21
PIXELS BY AT LEAST TWO THOUSAND PIXELS .22
(2) (a)  U
PON DEMAND BY AN AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON ,23
THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL PROVIDE COPIES OF THE24
PHOTOGRAPHS REQUIRED TO BE TAKEN BY SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS25
SECTION TO THE AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON .26
(b) (I)  A
 REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT A VEHICLE27
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EVIDENCE THAT:2
(A)  T
HE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY HAS FAILED TO3
PRODUCE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE VEHICLE 'S CONDITION IN COMPLIANCE4
WITH SUBSECTION (2)(a) OF THIS SECTION; AND5
(B)  T
HE VEHICLE HAS SUFFERED DAMAGE .6
(II)  A
 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY 'S FAILURE TO PRODUCE7
A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE REASON FOR THE IMMOBILIZATION IN COMPLIANCE8
WITH SUBSECTION (2)(a) OF THIS SECTION CREATES A REBUTTABLE9
PRESUMPTION THAT THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY DID NOT10
HAVE AUTHORIZATION TO IMMOBILIZE A VEHICLE .11
     12
40-10.1-803.  Vehicle immobilization company must display13
name. (1) (a)  A
 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL DISPLAY THE14
NAME OF THE COMPANY, THE PERMIT NUMBER, AND A PHONE NUMBER OF15
THE COMPANY ON EACH COMPANY VEHICLE USED IN IMMOBILIZATION .16
(b)  T
HE DISPLAY REQUIRED IN SUBSECTION (1)(a) OF THIS SECTION17
MUST BE DISPLAYED:18
(I)  O
N EACH SIDE OF THE COMPANY VEHICLE IN PLAIN VIEW ; AND19
(II)  W
HEN IMMOBILIZING A VEHICLE, DRIVING TO IMMOBILIZE A20
VEHICLE, OR DRIVING FROM IMMOBILIZING A VEHICLE , BUT THE DISPLAY21
NEED NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE COMPANY VEHICLE .22
(c)  T
HE LETTERING ON THE DISPLAY REQUIRED IN SUBSECTION23
(1)(a) 
OF THIS SECTION MUST BE:24
(I)  L
EGIBLE DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS FROM A MINIMUM DISTANCE25
OF FIFTY FEET; AND26
(II)  A
T LEAST THREE INCHES TALL.27
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COMPANY SHALL HAVE BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION VISIBLY WORN AT ALL2
TIMES WHILE IMMOBILIZING A VEHICLE OR ACCEPTING PAYMENT .3
40-10.1-804.  Immobilization - multiple devices. I
F A VEHICLE4
HAS BEEN IMMOBILIZED BY A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY ,5
ANOTHER VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL NOT IMMOBILIZE6
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE FIRST IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE HAS BEEN7
REMOVED. IF A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY APPLIES MORE THAN8
ONE IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE TO A VEHICLE , THE COMPANY SHALL NOT9
CHARGE MORE THAN ONCE FOR THE REM	OVAL OF ALL THE10
IMMOBILIZATION DEVICES.11
40-10.1-805.  Immobilization requirements and limitations -12
notice to vehicle owner or operator required. (1) (a)  A
 VEHICLE13
IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL NOT IMMOBILIZE A VEHICLE ON PRIVATE14
PROPERTY UNLESS:15
(I)  T
HE IMMOBILIZATION IS EXPRESSLY ORDERED OR AUTHORIZED16
BY A COURT ORDER, AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER, OR A PEACE OFFICER OR17
BY OPERATION OF LAW; OR18
(II)  T
HE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY HAS RECEIVED19
DOCUMENTED PERMISSION , WHICH MUST NOT BE AUTOMATED OR20
PREAPPROVED, FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL IMMOBILIZATION , WITHIN THE21
TWENTY-FOUR HOURS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE IMMOBILIZATION ,22
FROM THE FOLLOWING PERSON THAT MUST DOCUMENT THE PERMISSION BY23
SIGNING THE FORM CREATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (1)(b)(I)24
OF THIS SECTION:25
(A)  T
HE OWNER OF OR LEASEHOLDER OF THE PRIVATE PROPERTY ;26
EXCEPT THAT, IF THE OWNER OR LEASEHOLDER WOULD EARN INCOME27
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SHALL NOT PERFORM THE IMMOBILIZATION BUT MAY AUTHORIZE ANOTHER2
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY TO PERFORM THE IMMOBILIZATION ;3
(B)  A
 PERSON SUBJECT TO THE "COLORADO COMMON INTEREST4
O
WNERSHIP ACT", ARTICLE 33.3 OF TITLE 38, IF THE PRIVATE PROPERTY5
IS LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PERSON 'S AREA OF6
OPERATION; OR7
(C)  A
N EMPLOYEE OF A PERSON DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION8
(1)(a)(II)(A) 
OR (1)(a)(II)(B) OF THIS SECTION OR AN EMPLOYEE OF A9
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY RETAINED TO COLLECT RENT AND10
PERFORM RESIDENTIAL SERVICES; EXCEPT THAT THE EMPLOYEE WHO HAS11
A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN OR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE VEHICLE12
IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY OR A PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT COMPANY13
THAT EARNS INCOME FROM MANAGING OR CONTROLLING PARKING OR14
PERMISSION TO PARK OR THAT EARNS INCOME FROM IMMOBILIZATIONS15
SHALL NOT GRANT PERMISSION TO AUTHORIZE THE IMMOBILIZATION .16
(b) (I)  T
HE COMMISSION SHALL CREATE A FORM THAT IMPLEMENTS17
SUBSECTION (1)(a)(II) OF THIS SECTION.18
(II)  T
HE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY MUST RETAIN FOR19
THREE YEARS AFTER THE IMMOBILIZATION THE SIGNED FORM REQUIRED BY20
SUBSECTION (1)(a)(II) OF THIS SECTION AND, UPON REQUEST, PROVIDE THE21
SIGNED FORM TO THE AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON .22
(2)  A
 PROPERTY OWNER WITH TENANTS SHALL ISSUE EACH TENANT23
A WRITTEN DOCUMENT CONTAINI NG ANY APPLICABLE PARKING24
REGULATIONS BEFORE THE REGULATIONS ARE ADOPTED OR AMENDED OR25
BEFORE THE PERSON AGREES TO BE A TENANT .26
(3) (a)  E
XCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (3)(d) OF THIS27
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A VEHICLE IN A PARKING SPACE OR COMMON PARKING AREA WITHOUT THE2
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY OR PROPERTY OWNER GIVING THE3
VEHICLE OWNER OR OPERATOR TWENTY -FOUR HOURS' WRITTEN NOTICE,4
UNLESS THE VEHICLE OWNER OR OPERATOR HAS RECEIVED 	A PREVIOUS5
NOTICE FOR PARKING INAPPROPRIATELY IN THE SAME MANNER .6
(b)  T
HE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY OR PROPERTY OWNER7
SHALL PROVIDE THE NOTICE REQUIRED IN SUBSECTION (3)(a) OF THIS8
SECTION BY PLACING A WRITTEN NOTICE ON THE WINDSHIELD OF THE9
VEHICLE AT LEAST TWENTY -FOUR HOURS BEFORE IMMOBILIZING THE10
VEHICLE.11
(c)  T
HE NOTICE REQUIRED IN SUBSECTION (3)(a) OF THIS SECTION12
MUST STATE CLEARLY:13
(I)  T
HAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE IMMOBILIZED IF THE VEHICLE14
REMAINS PARKED INAPPROPRIATELY ;15
(II)  A
 DESCRIPTION OF THE INAPPROPRIATE PARKING THAT HAS16
CAUSED THE NOTICE TO BE GIVEN;17
(III)  T
HE DATE AND TIME THE VEHICLE WILL BE IMMOBILIZED IF IT18
IS NOT MOVED TO APPROPRIATE PARKING OR THE INAPPROPRIATE PARKING19
HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED; AND20
(IV)  T
HAT CONTINUING TO PARK INAPPROPRIATELY IN THE SAME21
MANNER MAY LEAD TO THE VEHICLE BEING IMMOBILIZED WITHOUT22
NOTICE.23
(d) (I) A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY OR PROPERTY24
OWNER NEED NOT GIVE THE NOTICE REQUIRED IN SUBSECTION (3)(a) OF25
THIS SECTION BEFORE IMMOBILIZING THE VEHICLE IF THE VEHICLE26
IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY GIVES THE NOTICE REQUIRED IN SUBSECTION27
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(A) THE VEHICLE IS PARKED A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT TIME IN2
THE SAME INAPPROPRIATE MANNER THAT CAUSED IT TO RECEIVE PREVIOUS3
NOTICES;4
(B) THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN OR EFFECTIVELY OBSTRUCTING A5
FIRE HYDRANT OR A DESIGNATED AND MARKED FIRE ZONE ;6
(C) THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 42-4-12087
(4) OR IN RESERVED PARKING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WITHOUT8
DISPLAYING AN IDENTIFYING PLACARD OR AN IDENTIFYING PLATE, AS9
THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED IN SECTION 42-3-204 (1)(f) AND (1)(g), THAT10
IS CURRENTLY VALID OR HAS BEEN EXPIRED FOR NO MORE THAN SIXTY11
DAYS;12
(D) THE IMMOBILIZATION IS EXPRESSLY ORDERED OR AUTHORIZED13
BY A COURT ORDER, AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER, OR A PEACE OFFICER OR14
BY OPERATION OF LAW;15
(E) THE VEHICLE SIGNIFICANTLY BLOCKS A DRIVEWAY OR16
ROADWAY ENOUGH TO EFFECTIVELY OBSTRUCT A PERSON'S ACCESS TO THE17
DRIVEWAY OR ROADWAY ;18
(F) THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN AN INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNATED ,19
RENTED, OR PURCHASED PARKING SPACE OF A RESIDENT ; OR20
(G)  THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT MARKED FOR THE21
EXCLUSIVE USE OF RESIDENTS; EXCEPT THAT THE NOTICE REQUIRED IN22
SUBSECTION (3)(a) OF THIS SECTION IS REQUIRED FOR PARKING SPACES23
THAT ARE DESIGNATED AS VISITOR PARKING .24
(II) TO IMMOBILIZE A VEHICLE UNDER SUBSECTION (3)(d)(I) OF25
THIS SECTION, THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY MUST PLACE A26
NOTICE ON THE IMMOBILIZED VEHICLE THAT CONTAINS THE PHONE27
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COMPANY, AND THE PHONE NUMBER TO CONTACT THE COMPANY OUTSIDE2
OF NORMAL OPERATING HOURS .3
(e)  F
OR PURPOSES OF THIS SUBSECTION (3), A VEHICLE IS PARKED4
INAPPROPRIATELY WHEN IT IS PARKED IN A MANNER THAT :5
(I)  V
IOLATES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO OBTAIN6
AUTHORIZATION TO PARK IN THE LOT OR SPACE ;7
(II)  F
AILS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER 'S SIGNS OR THE8
AGREEMENTS OF THE TENANTS ; OR9
(III)  V
IOLATES A STATUTE, RULE, ORDINANCE, OR RESOLUTION OF10
THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE .11
(4) (a)  A
 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL NOT12
IMMOBILIZE A VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY NORMALLY USED FOR13
PARKING UNLESS:14
(I)  N
OTICE OF THE PARKING REGULATIONS WAS PROVIDED TO THE15
VEHICLE OPERATOR UPON ENTERING THE PRIVATE PROPERTY AND PARKING16
THE VEHICLE; AND17
(II)  N
OTICE THAT A VEHICLE PARKED IN VIOLATION OF THE18
REGULATIONS IS SUBJECT TO IMMOBILIZATION AT THE VEHICLE OWNER 'S19
EXPENSE WAS PROVIDED TO THE VEHICLE OPERATOR UPON ENTERING THE20
PRIVATE PROPERTY AND PARKING THE VEHICLE .21
(b)  A
 PROPERTY OWNER WITH TENANTS SHALL PROVIDE THE22
NOTICE DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBSECTION (4) BY ISSUING EACH TENANT A23
WRITTEN DOCUMENT CONTAINING THE APPLICABLE PARKING REGULATIONS24
BEFORE THE REGULATIONS ARE ADOPTED OR AMENDED OR BEFORE THE25
PERSON AGREES TO BE A TENANT.26
(5)  U
NLESS THE IMMOBILIZATION IS BASED ON AN ORDER GIVEN BY27
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IMMOBILIZE A VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BECAUSE THE REAR LICENSE2
PLATE OF THE VEHICLE OR THE RECORD OBTAINED USING THE SYSTEM3
DESCRIBED IN SECTION 42-4-2103 (3)(c)(III) INDICATES THAT THE4
VEHICLE'S REGISTRATION HAS EXPIRED.5
(6) A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL NOT IMMOBILIZE6
A VEHICLE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS INOPERABLE IF THE VEHICLE IS OWNED7
BY A RESIDENT AND IS PARKED IN THE RESIDENT'S DESIGNATED, RENTED,8
OR PURCHASED PARKING SPACE OR DRIVEWAY OR IN A MOBILE HOME LOT9
THAT IS LEASED OR OWNED BY THE RESIDENT .10
40-10.1-806.  Signage required to immobilize a vehicle -11
effective date. (1)  IN ORDER FOR A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY12
TO IMMOBILIZE A VEHICLE, THE PROPERTY OWNER MUST HAVE POSTED13
SIGNAGE THAT:14
(a)  I
S NOT LESS THAN TWO SQUARE FEET IN SIZE;15
(b)  H
AS LETTERING NOT LESS THAN ONE INCH IN HEIGHT ;16
(c)  H
AS LETTERING THAT CONTRASTS SHARPLY IN COLOR WITH THE17
BACKGROUND ON WHICH TH E LETTERS ARE PLACED AND CONTRASTS18
SHARPLY WITH THE STRUCTURE THE SIGNS ARE PLACED ON ;19
(d)  C
ONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE ORDER LISTED20
BELOW:21
(I)  T
HE RESTRICTION OR PROHIBITION ON PARKING ;22
(II)  T
HE TIMES OF THE DAY AND DAYS THAT THE RESTRICTION IS23
APPLICABLE, BUT, IF THE RESTRICTION APPLIES TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PER24
DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK, THE SIGN MUST SAY "AUTHORIZED PARKING25
O
NLY";26
(III)  N
OTICE THAT VIOLATING THE REGULATION SUBJECTS THE27
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EXPENSE; AND2
(IV)  T
HE NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE3
IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM IMMOBILIZATIONS4
ON THE PRIVATE PROPERTY;5
(e)  I
S PRINTED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH;6
(f)  I
S PERMANENTLY MOUNTED BOTH :7
(I)  A
T EACH ENTRANCE TO THE PRIVATE PROPERTY SO THAT THE8
SIGN FACES OUTWARD TOWARD THE STREET AND IS VISIBLE BEFORE AND9
UPON ENTERING THE PRIVATE PROPERTY ; AND10
(II)  I
NSIDE THE PRIVATE PROPERTY SO THAT THE SIGN FACES11
OUTWARD TOWARD THE PARKING AREA ;12
(g)  I
S NOT OBSTRUCTED FROM VIEW OR PLACED IN A MANNER THAT13
PREVENTS DIRECT VISIBILITY;14
(h)  I
S NOT PLACED HIGHER THAN TEN FEET OR LOWER THAN THREE15
FEET FROM THE SURFACE CLOSEST TO THE SIGN 'S PLACEMENT;16
(i)  H
AS THE SAME NUMBER OF SIGNS AS THE NUMBER OF17
LAMPPOSTS IF THE PARKING AREA HAS MORE THAN TEN FREESTANDING18
LAMPPOSTS ON THE PROPERTY , AND:19
(I)  A
 SIGN IS POSTED ON EACH LAMPPOST; OR20
(II)  A
 SIGN IS POSTED UPRIGHT IN CONSPICUOUS LOCATIONS21
EVENLY DISTRIBUTED ACROSS THE PARKING AREA .22
(2)  T
HE SIGNAGE REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION MAY BE COMBINED23
WITH THE SIGNAGE REQUIRED IN SECTION 40-10.1-405.24
(3) (a)  THIS SECTION IS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026.25
(b)  THIS SUBSECTION (3) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 2, 2026.26
40-10.1-807.  Patrolling prohibited. A
 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION27
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PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON BEHALF OF A PROPERTY OWNER .2
40-10.1-808.  Insurance must be provided. I
N CONNECTION WITH3
AN IMMOBILIZATION, A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL4
PROVIDE, UPON REQUEST, EVIDENCE OF THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION5
COMPANY'S COMMERCIAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE , INCLUDING6
MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY COVERAGE, TO AN AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED7
PERSON.8
40-10.1-809.  Payment requirements - itemized bills. (1) (a)  A9
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL IMMEDIATELY ACCEPT10
PAYMENT IF OFFERED IN CASH OR BY VALID MAJOR CREDIT CARD . UPON11
PAYMENT, THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL RELEASE THE12
VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON .13
(b) 
A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL DISCLOSE14
ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT , INCLUDING THOSE FORMS REQUIRED TO BE15
ACCEPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (1)(a) OF THIS SECTION.16
(2)  A
 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL PROVIDE TO AN17
AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON AN ITEMIZED BILL SHOWING EACH18
CHARGE AND THE RATE FOR EACH FEE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF AN19
IMMOBILIZATION AND ANY FEE THAT CAUSED THE IMMOBILIZATION .20
40-10.1-810.  Release requirements - notice - private property21
- release for nonconsensual tow. (1)  I
F A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION22
COMPANY HAS IMMOBILIZED A VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY , THE23
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL GIVE THE AUTHORIZED OR24
INTERESTED PERSON THAT IS HAVING THE VEHICLE RELEASED A WRITTEN25
NOTICE OF THE PERSON 'S ABILITY TO MAKE A COMPLAINT TO THE26
COMMISSION. THE NOTICE:27
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THE INVOICE, RECEIPT, AND BILL FOR RELEASING THE VEHICLE; AND2
(b)  M
UST NOT BE IN A TYPEFACE OR FONT THAT IS SMALLER THAN3
THE OTHER NUMBERS OR WORDS ON THE INVOICE , RECEIPT, OR BILL, AS4
APPLICABLE.5
(2)  A
 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL RELEASE THE6
MOTOR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON EITHER :7
(a)  W
ITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY MINUTES AFTER BEING8
CONTACTED BY THE AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON OUTSIDE OF THE9
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY 'S NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS; OR10
(b)  W
ITHIN NINETY MINUTES AFTER BEING CONTACTED BY THE11
AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON DURING THE VEHICLE12
IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY 'S NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.13
(3)  A
 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL IMMEDIATELY14
RELEASE A VEHICLE AND REMOVE THE IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE WITHOUT15
CHARGE TO A TOWING CARRIER WHEN EVIDENCE IS PRESENTED THAT THE16
TOWING CARRIER HAS AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A NONCONSENSUAL17
TOW OR LAW-ENFORCEMENT-DIRECTED TOW.18
(4) (a) A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY MAY REMOTELY19
RELEASE AN IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE FROM A VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE20
IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL RETRIEVE THE IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE21
WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY MINUTES AFTER RELEASING IT .22
(b) THE DRIVER OF A REMOTELY RELEASED VEHICLE SHALL MOVE23
THE IMMOBILIZATION DEVICE FROM THE ROAD SO THAT IT IS NOT A24
HAZARD TO VEHICLES OR PEDESTRIANS UNLESS THE DRIVER HAS A25
PHYSICAL LIMITATION THAT MAKES MOVING THE DEVICE UNREASONABLY26
DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE. THE OWNER OR OPERATOR NEED NOT RETURN27
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SPECIFIED BY THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY .2
40-10.1-811.  Partial-payment release - partial charge - form3
required. (1) (a)  A
 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL4
IMMEDIATELY RELEASE AN IMMOBILIZED VEHICLE IF :5
(I)  T
HE AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON PAYS AT LEAST 
SIXTY6
DOLLARS OF THE AMOUNT OWED TO THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION7
COMPANY FOR THE IMMOBILIZATION ;8
(II)  T
HE AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON IS NOT A9
LIENHOLDER OR INSURANCE COMPANY ; AND10
(III)  T
HE AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON COMPLIES WITH11
SUBSECTION (1)(b) OF THIS SECTION.12
(b) (I)  F
OR AN AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON TO RETRIEVE13
A VEHICLE WITHOUT PAYING THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMP ANY THE14
TOTAL AMOUNT OWED TO THE COMPANY , THE AUTHORIZED OR15
INTERESTED PERSON MUST SIGN A FORM AFFIRMING THAT THE16
AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON OWES THE COMPANY PAYMENT FOR17
FEES THAT COMPLY WITH THIS ARTICLE 10.1 OR ARTICLE 20 OF TITLE 38.18
K
NOWINGLY PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION ON THE FORM IS UNLAWFUL .19
S
IGNING THE FORM DOES NOT PROHIBIT AN AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED20
PERSON FROM FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE COMMISSION OR PURSUING21
OTHER REMEDIES. THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY MAY USE THE22
FORM TO TAKE REASONABLE ACTIONS TO COLLECT THE DEBT	.23
R
EASONABLE ACTIONS INCLUDE INITIATING A COURT ACTION OR USING A24
COLLECTION AGENCY.25
(II)  T
HE COMMISSION SHALL:26
(A)  C
REATE THE FORM;27
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WITH PAYMENT OWED"; AND2
(C)  P
ROVIDE THE FORM ON THE COMMISSION 'S WEBSITE FOR3
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANIES TO RETRIEVE AND USE .4
(c)  T
O RELEASE A VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION5
(1)(a) 
OF THIS SECTION, A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL NOT6
REQUIRE A PERSON TO UNDERGO AN APPROVAL PROCESS , OTHER THAN7
SIGNING THE FORM CREATED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1)(b) OF THIS8
SECTION.9
(2) (a)  A
 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL CHARGE A10
REDUCED RELEASE CHARGE IN AN AMOUNT SET BY THE COMMISSION TO11
RELEASE A VEHICLE IF THE VEHICLE IS RELEASED AFTER AN EMPLOYEE OF12
OR AGENT OF THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY STARTS TO13
IMMOBILIZE THE VEHICLE BUT BEFORE THE AGENT OR EMPLOYEE LEAVES14
THE PRIVATE PROPERTY.15
(b)  I
F APPROACHED BY AN AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON16
BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS IMMOBILIZED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY , THE VEHICLE17
IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL NOTIFY THE AUTHORIZED OR18
INTERESTED PERSON THAT THE COMPANY IS REQUIRED TO RELEASE THE19
VEHICLE UPON REQUEST OF THE AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON AND20
PAYMENT OF THE CHARGE DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (2)(a) OF THIS21
SECTION.22
(c)  U
PON REQUEST BY THE AUTHORIZED OR INTERESTED PERSON23
AND PAYMENT OF THE CHARGE DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (2)(a) OF THIS24
SECTION, THE VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY SHALL IMMEDIATELY25
STOP AN IMMOBILIZATION IN PROGRESS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY .26
40-10.1-812.  Records. A
 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY27
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SIGNS AND OF THE VEHICLE, OF GIVING THE NOTICES AND DISCLOSURES2
REQUIRED IN SECTIONS 40-10.1-802, 40-10.1-805, AND 40-10.1-806 FOR3
THREE YEARS AFTER THE DATE OF COMPLETION OF AN IMMOBILIZATION4
AND PROVIDE THE EVIDENCE TO THE COMMISSION OR AN ENFORCEMENT5
OFFICIAL UPON REQUEST.6
40-10.1-813.  Applicability - exceptions. (1)  S
ECTIONS7
40-10.1-802
 TO 40-10.1-812 DO NOT APPLY TO:8
(a)  A
N IMMOBILIZATION ORDERED BY A PEACE OFFICER OR9
TECHNICIAN DIRECTED BY A PEACE OFFICER IN THE COURSE AND SCOPE OF10
THE OFFICER'S OR TECHNICIAN'S DUTIES;11
(b)  A
N IMMOBILIZATION IN A PARKING SPACE THAT SERVES A12
BUSINESS IF THE PARKING SPACE IS ON COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE , AS13
DEFINED IN SECTION 38-22.5-102 (2); 
     14
(c)  A
N IMMOBILIZATION ORDERED BY A MUNICIPALITY , A COUNTY,15
OR A CITY AND COUNTY OR PERFORMED BY AN 
AGENT OF, CONTRACTOR16
OF, OR EMPLOYEE OF A MUNICIPALITY, A COUNTY, OR A CITY AND COUNTY;17
OR18
(d) AN IMMOBILIZATION IN A PARKING SPACE THAT IS ON19
FEDERALLY LEASED LAND AND THAT IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL PARKING20
PURPOSES.21
40-10.1-814.  Kickbacks prohibited. A
 VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION22
COMPANY SHALL NOT PAY MONEY OR PROVIDE OTHER VALUABLE23
CONSIDERATION FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF IMMOBILIZING VEHICLES .24
40-10.1-815.  Rules. T
HE COMMISSION MAY ADOPT RULES AS25
NECESSARY AND REASONABLE TO IMPLEMENT THIS PART 8.26
40-10.1-816.  Violators subject to penalties. A
N IMMOBILIZATION27
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40-10.1-814
 BY A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY IS A DECEPTIVE2
TRADE PRACTICE UNDER SECTION 6-1-105 (1)(iiii) AND IS SUBJECT TO3
ENFORCEMENT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 'S OFFICE OR A DISTRICT4
ATTORNEY.
5
SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 6-1-105, add (1)(iiii)6
as follows:7
6-1-105.  Unfair or deceptive trade practices - definitions.8
(1)  A person engages in a deceptive trade practice when, in the course of9
the person's business, vocation, or occupation, the person:10
(iiii)  I
S A VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION COMPANY AND IMMOBILIZES11
A VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 40-10.1-802 TO 40-10.1-812 OR12
SECTION 40-10.1-814.13
SECTION 5. Applicability. This act applies to violations14
committed on or after the effective date of this act.15
SECTION 6. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,16
determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate17
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for18
the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state19
institutions.20
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