Colorado § 6-1-801 Legislative finding, declaration, and intent

Colorado Statutes

§ 6-1-801 — Legislative finding, declaration, and intent

Colorado § 6-1-801

Title 06Consumer

Art.Colorado Consumer Protection Act

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 6-1-801 (2026).

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(1)The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that a vast number of sweepstakes and contests have been and are being directed to Colorado consumers; that Colorado consumers may have paid millions of dollars to purchase goods or services to enter sweepstakes and contests based on representations created by the sponsors of those sweepstakes and contests; that these sweepstakes and contests may be targeted to certain vulnerable Colorado consumers; that there is a compelling need to curtail and prevent the most deceptive practices in connection with the promotion of sweepstakes and contests; that there is a compelling need for more complete disclosure of rules and operation of sweepstakes and contests in which money or other valuable consideration may be solicited;

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(1) The general
assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that a vast number of
sweepstakes and contests have been and are being directed to Colorado
consumers; that Colorado consumers may have paid millions of dollars to purchase
goods or services to enter sweepstakes and contests based on representations
created by the sponsors of those sweepstakes and contests; that these
sweepstakes and contests may be targeted to certain vulnerable Colorado
consumers; that there is a compelling need to curtail and prevent the most
deceptive practices in connection with the promotion of sweepstakes and contests;
that there is a compelling need for more complete disclosure of rules and operation
of sweepstakes and contests in which money or other valuable consideration may
be solicited; that preventing the deceptive promotions of sweepstakes and contests
is a matter vitally affecting the public interest; and, therefore, that statutory
regulation of sweepstakes and contests is necessary to the general welfare of the
public.

(2) It is the intent of the general assembly to require that Colorado
consumers be provided with all relevant information necessary to make an informed
decision concerning sweepstakes and contests. It is also the intent of the general
assembly to prohibit misleading and deceptive prize promotions. The terms of this
part 8 shall be construed liberally in order to achieve this purpose.