Colorado § 13-20-802 - Legislative declaration.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-20-802 — Legislative declaration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-20-802. Legislative declaration.
The general assembly hereby finds, declares, and determines that changes in the law are necessary and appropriate concerning actions claiming damages, indemnity, or contribution in connection with alleged construction defects. It is the intent of the general assembly that this part 8 apply to these types of civil actions while preserving adequate rights and remedies for property owners who bring and maintain such actions.
Source: L. 2001: Entire part added, p. 388, § 1, effective August 8. L. 2003: Entire section amended, p. 1361, § 1, effective April 25.
ANNOTATION
Law reviews. For article, "The Homeowner Protection Act Charitable Organization Exemption", see 53 Colo. Law. 20 (Nov. 2024).
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 13-20-802
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-20-802 cover?
Section 13-20-802 ("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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