This part 10 shall be known and may be cited as the “Fraudulent Claims and Arson Information Reporting Act”. Source: L. 79: Entire part added, p. 390, § 1, effective June 7. L. 93: Entire part amended, p. 393, § 3, effective July 1.
As used in this part 10, unless the context otherwise requires: “Authorized agency” means: A fire department; The Colorado bureau of investigation, the office of the attorney general, and any other law enforcement agency authorized or charged with the investigation of crimes; Any district attorney or county attorney and their representatives; and Any professional licensing […]
When any person or insurer has reason to believe that a fire loss may have been caused by other than accidental means or that any insurance claim may be fraudulent, then such person may, and such insurer shall, notify an authorized agency or a secondary agency. A notification pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subsection […]
Any authorized agency, secondary agency, or insurer which receives any information furnished pursuant to this part 10 shall hold the information in confidence except as provided in section 10-4-1003 (4) or until such time as its release is required pursuant to a civil or criminal proceeding. Any authorized agency or its agents or employees may […]
In the case of actions taken under this part 10, and except where information is furnished with knowledge that the information is false or with reckless disregard for its truth or falsity, there may be no civil penalty or damages on the part of, and no claim for relief may be brought against, any person, […]
No person, authorized agency, or insurer shall: Intentionally or knowingly refuse to release any information requested pursuant to section 10-4-1003 (2); Intentionally or knowingly fail to provide authorized agencies with relevant information pursuant to section 10-4-1003 (1); or Fail to hold in confidence information required to be held in confidence pursuant to section 10-4-1004 (1). […]
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this part 10 commits a class 2 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S. Source: L. 79: Entire part added, p. 392, § 1, effective June 7. L. 93: Entire part amended, p. 396, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire […]
The provisions of this part 10 shall not be construed to affect, supersede, or repeal any ordinance of any municipality relating to fire prevention or control of arson. The Colorado bureau of investigation shall have investigative authority concurrent with that of county or municipal authorities when the county or municipality in which investigation of a […]
The provisions of this part 10 shall not be construed to affect or supersede the duties of insurers and other persons pursuant to the provisions of part 11 of article 3 of this title. Source: L. 93: Entire part amended, p. 396, § 3, effective July 1.
