Colorado § 44-20-433 - Contract disputes - venue - choice of law.
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§ 44-20-433. Contract disputes - venue - choice of law.
(1) In the event of a dispute between a powersports vehicle dealer and a powersports vehicle manufacturer under a franchise agreement, notwithstanding any provision of the agreement to the contrary:
(a) At the option of the powersports vehicle dealer, venue shall be proper in the county or judicial district where the dealer resides or has its principal place of business; and
(b) Colorado law shall govern, both substantively and procedurally.
Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 18-030), ch. 7, p. 133, § 2, effective October 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 12-6-531 as it existed prior to 2018.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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