Colorado § 28-3-706 - Deductions from pay - forfeitures - lost equipment.
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§ 28-3-706. Deductions from pay - forfeitures - lost equipment.
Legal fines or forfeitures and the value of any articles of uniform, arms, or equipment, whether state or federal, issued to any officer or enlisted person which he or she fails to return on demand of proper authority and for the loss of or damage to which he or she has been held responsible by a report of survey or other proper proceeding shall be deducted from such officer's or enlisted person's pay in the manner provided for in federal or state orders or regulations. Deductions from federal pay and allowances may only be made in the manner prescribed by federal law or regulation.
Source: L. 55: p. 626, § 59. CRS 53: § 94-9-59. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-59. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 601, § 52, effective May 24.
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What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 28-3-706 cover?
Section 28-3-706 ("Deductions from pay - forfeitures - lost equipment.") 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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