As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires: “Accessorial service” means any service performed by a mover that results in a charge to the shipper and is incidental to the transportation service, including valuation coverage; preparation of written inventory; equipment, including dollies, hand trucks, pads, blankets, and straps; storage, packing, unpacking, or […]
A person shall not operate or offer to operate as a mover in intrastate commerce pursuant to this article, or advertise services as a mover, without first having obtained a permit from the commission in accordance with this part 5. A mover shall annually apply for a permit under this part 5 to the commission […]
A mover without a current and valid permit issued under this part 5 is not entitled to acquire or enforce a carrier’s lien under section 4-7-307 or 4-7-308, C.R.S. Source: L. 2011: Entire article added, (HB 11-1198), ch. 127, p. 413, § 1, effective August 10.
No mover, nor any officer, agent, employee, or representative of the mover, shall advertise a transportation service in a name other than that in which the mover’s permit is held. Each advertisement of a mover shall include the phrase “CO PUC permit no. ___” and the physical address of the mover. Source: L. 2011: Entire […]
At or before the time of commencing work, a mover that provides any moving or accessorial services shall leave with the shipper a contract as specified by the commission containing the information listed in this subsection (1). The contract must be signed and dated by the shipper and the mover and must include: The name, […]
A mover shall relinquish household goods to a shipper and shall place the goods inside a shipper’s dwelling unless the shipper has not tendered payment in the amount specified in a contract signed and dated by the shipper. A mover shall not refuse to relinquish prescription medicines, medical equipment, medical devices, or goods for use […]
In the event of a dispute between a mover and a shipper concerning the amount charged for services or concerning lost or damaged goods, the mover shall offer the shipper the opportunity to participate in binding arbitration under the uniform rules for better business bureau binding arbitration or a substantially similar binding arbitration process promulgated […]
If a mover that holds a permit under this section fails to pay a fine or civil penalty imposed under this part 5 or a rule issued under this article 10.1 within the time prescribed for payment, and not before the decision imposing the fine or civil penalty becomes a final decision by the commission, […]
The moving outreach fund is hereby created in the state treasury. The fund consists of one-half the penalties collected from movers and credited to the fund under section 40-7-112. The commission shall use the fund to educate consumers about their rights and the responsibilities of movers under this part 5. This outreach includes public service […]
