Colorado § 10-15-101 - Legislative declaration.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 10-15-101 — Legislative declaration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-15-101. Legislative declaration.
The general assembly declares that the business of selling preneed contracts whereby the seller agrees to provide final disposition or funeral merchandise or services in the future or for future use is affected with a public interest, and the preservation of the safety and welfare of the public from unconscionable dealing requires regulation of the sale of the contracts and of the disposition of funds obtained as a result of the sales.
Source: L. 95: Entire article R&RE, p. 1031, § 1, effective May 25. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-006), ch. 123, p. 489, § 5, effective September 7.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 10-15-101 as it existed prior to 1995.
ANNOTATION
Law reviews. For article, "Disposition of Last Remains — Planning Aspects", see 11 Colo. Law. 2986 (1982).
Free competition in the area of preneed funeral contracts assures that the interests of the public will be advanced, and that members of the public will be assured of obtaining a contract best suited to their desires and needs. Mem'l Gardens, Inc. v. Olympian Sales & Mgmt. Consultants, Inc., 661 P.2d 296 (Colo. App. 1982).
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Section 10-15-101 ("Legislative declaration.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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