§ 2-4-203. Ambiguous Statutes – Aids in Construction

1. If a statute is ambiguous, the court, in determining the intention of the general assembly, may consider among other matters:
   1. The object sought to be attained;
   2. The circumstances under which the statute was enacted;
   3. The legislative history, if any;
   4. The common law or former statutory provisions, including laws upon the same or similar subjects;
   5. The consequences of a particular construction;
   6. The administrative construction of the statute;
   7. The legislative declaration or purpose.

Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1424, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-203.