Colorado § 2-5-115 - Copyright by state.
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§ 2-5-115. Copyright by state.
Colorado Revised Statutes and ancillary publications thereto, as published, shall be the sole property of the state of Colorado as owner and publisher thereof. The committee, or its designee, may register a copyright for and in behalf of the state of Colorado in any and all original publications and editorial work ancillary to the Colorado Revised Statutes that are prepared by the general assembly or its staff. The committee shall use its best efforts to ensure that any federal copyright registered pursuant to this section is appropriately maintained. Any prior actions of the committee and the revisor in securing such federal copyright are hereby validated.
Source: L. 70: p. 369, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-6-15. L. 83: Entire section amended, p. 379, § 8, effective July 1. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 335, § 1, effective March 20. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 1347, § 5, effective June 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-261), ch. 205, p. 874, § 1, effective May 23.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 2-5-115
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 2-5-115 cover?
Section 2-5-115 ("Copyright by state.") 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.
How do I cite Colorado § 2-5-115?
A common citation format is "Colorado Revised Statutes § 2-5-115" (Colorado). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Colorado law?
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