Colorado § 31-32-103 - Ordinance read twice - publication before passage.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 31-32-103 — Ordinance read twice - publication before passage., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-32-103. Ordinance read twice - publication before passage.
Every such ordinance shall be read at least twice in full, once at the time of its introduction and again before the question of its passage is voted upon. No governing body of any city or town shall permit any such ordinance to be introduced or read for the first time at any meeting other than the regular meeting specified in such notice nor unless proof of compliance by the applicant with section 31-32-102 is first presented to such governing body in the form of a publisher's affidavit of publication or a certificate of the clerk of the posting of such notice. When such ordinance has been introduced and read for the first time, the governing body, if it desires to further consider the granting of the rights or privileges sought for thereby, shall order the same to be published daily in a paper of general circulation published in such city or town for a period of not less than two weeks prior to the time such ordinance is again read and put upon its passage. If there is no paper of general circulation published daily in such city or town, such publication shall be made in a paper of general circulation published weekly in such city or town. If there is no such paper published daily or weekly, such publication shall be made by posting copies of such proposed ordinance in at least six public places in such municipality for the same period of time. No such ordinance shall be adopted or passed by the governing body of any city or town unless the same has been previously introduced and read and publication first made as provided for in this section. Such previous introduction and reading of such ordinance and the fact of its publication in a newspaper or by posting shall appear in the certificate and the attestation of the clerk on such ordinance after its adoption.
Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1243, § 1, effective July 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 31-32-103 as it existed prior to 1975.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 31-32-103
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 31-32-103 cover?
Section 31-32-103 ("Ordinance read twice - publication before passage.") 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 § 31-32-103?
A common citation format is "Colorado Revised Statutes § 31-32-103" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Colorado official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Colorado attorney.
How does Colorado § 31-32-103 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Colorado can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Colorado.