§ 1-45-112.5. Immunity From Liability
(1) Any individual volunteering his or her time on behalf of a candidate or candidate committee shall be immune from any liability for a fine or penalty imposed pursuant to section 10 (1) of article XXVIII of the state constitution in any proceeding that is based on an act or omission of such volunteer if: […]
§ 1-45-114. Expenditures – Political Advertising – Rates and Charges
(1) No candidate shall pay to any radio or television station, newspaper, periodical, or other supplier of materials or services a higher charge than that normally required for local commercial customers for comparable use of space, materials, or services. Any such rate shall not be rebated, directly or indirectly. (2) Any radio or television station, […]
§ 1-45-115. Encouraging Withdrawal From Campaign Prohibited
No person shall offer or give any candidate or candidate committee any money or any other thing of value for the purpose of encouraging the withdrawal of the candidate’s candidacy, nor shall any candidate offer to withdraw a candidacy in return for money or any other thing of value. Source: Initiated 96: Entire article R&RE, […]
§ 1-45-116. Home Rule Counties and Municipalities
Any home rule county or municipality may adopt ordinances or charter provisions with respect to its local elections that are more stringent than any of the provisions contained in this act. Any home rule county or municipality which adopts such ordinances or charter provisions shall not be entitled to reimbursement pursuant to subsection 1-45-112 (2). […]
§ 1-45-117. State and Political Subdivisions – Limitations on Contributions
(1) (a) (I) No agency, department, board, division, bureau, commission, or council of the state or any political subdivision of the state shall make any contribution in campaigns involving the nomination, retention, or election of any person to any public office, nor shall any such entity make any donation to any other person for the […]
§ 1-45-117.5. Media Outlets – Political Records
Any media outlet that is subject to the provisions of 47 U.S.C. sec. 315 (e) shall maintain and make available for public inspection such records as the outlet is required to maintain to comply with federal law or rules. Source: L. 2010: Entire section added, (SB 10-203), ch. 269, p. 1231, § 4, effective May […]
§ 1-45-118. Severability
If any provision of this article or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the article which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this article are declared to be severable. […]
§ 1-45-111.5. Duties of the Secretary of State – Enforcement – Sanctions – Definitions
(1) The secretary of state shall promulgate such rules, in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., as may be necessary to enforce and administer any provision of this article. (1.5) (a) Any person who believes that a violation of article XXVIII of the state constitution, the secretary of state’s rules concerning campaign and […]
§ 1-45-111.7. Campaign Finance Complaints – Initial Review – Curing Violations – Investigation and Enforcement – Hearings – Advisory Opinions – Document Review – Collection of Debts Resulting From Campaign Finance Penalties – Definitions
(1) Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Article XXVIII” means article XXVIII of the state constitution. (b) “Deputy secretary” means the deputy secretary of state appointed pursuant to section 24-21-105 or the deputy secretary’s designee. (c) “Division” means the division within the office of the secretary responsible for administering […]
§ 1-45-112. Duties of Municipal Clerk
(1) The municipal clerk shall: (a) Develop a filing and indexing system for their offices consistent with the purposes of this article; (b) Keep a copy of any report or statement required to be filed by this article for a period of one year from the date of filing. In the case of candidates who […]