Colorado § 35-1-122 - Protections for certain agricultural products grown in the state - use of Colorado proud designation - deceptive trade practice - definition.
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§ 35-1-122. Protections for certain agricultural products grown in the state - use of Colorado proud designation - deceptive trade practice - definition.
(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "agricultural product" or "product" means a plant, fruit, vegetable, or fungus that is:
(a) In a raw or unprocessed state;
(b) Sold, marketed, advertised, or distributed for human consumption; and
(c) Grown using the art and science of farming or horticulture or in a greenhouse or controlled environment agricultural facility, as defined in section 39-1-102 (3.3).
(2) A person shall not identify an agricultural product as being grown in the state when selling, marketing, advertising, or distributing the product in the state unless the product is grown in the state.
(3) A person shall not use the Colorado proud designation or logo established by the department or a trademarked version of the designation or logo unless the use is authorized by the department.
(4) A violation of this section constitutes a deceptive trade practice under section 6-1-105 (1)(qqqq). This section does not provide the basis for, and is not subject to, a private right of action for violations of this section.
Source: L. 2026: Entire section added, (HB 26-1031), ch. 40, p. 189, § 2, effective August 12.
Editor's note: Section 4(2) of chapter 40 (HB 26-1031), Session Laws of Colorado 2026, provides that the act adding this section applies to conduct occurring on or after August 12, 2026.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration in HB 26-1031, see section 1 of chapter 40, Session Laws of Colorado 2026.
35-1.2 ARTICLE 1.2
Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program
35-1.2-101. Short title.
35-1.2-102. Definitions.
35-1.2-103. Colorado agricultural future loan program - created - application - criteria - awards - rules.
35-1.2-104. Report.
35-1.2-105. Colorado agricultural future loan program cash fund - created.
35-1.2-106. Funding for loan program.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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