§ 29-1-1101. Definitions

CO Rev Stat § 29-1-1101 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) "Amount due" means the amount of a fee, fine, penalty, or other separate charge due and owing to a local government.

(2) "Delinquency charge" means a separate fee, fine, or penalty levied as a result of the late payment of an amount due. For purposes of this part 11, a delinquency charge shall not include any fee, fine, or other penalty imposed:

(a) In accordance with the express terms of a written contractual provision;

(b) As a result of the late payment of a tax;

(c) By a state, county, municipal, or other court;

(d) As a result of a check, draft, or order for the payment of money that is not paid upon presentment;

(e) In connection with the unlawful stopping, standing, or parking of a motor vehicle;

(f) By a public library upon overdue, damaged, or destroyed materials; and

(g) By a local liquor licensing authority pursuant to article 3 of title 44.

(3) "Local government" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 29-1-602 (5)(a).