C.R.S. Section 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:

(a)

The volunteer was acting in good faith and within the scope of such volunteer’s official functions and duties for the candidate or candidate committee; and

(b)

The violation was not caused by willful and intentional misconduct by such volunteer.

(2)

Subsection (1) of this section shall be administered in a manner that is consistent with section 1 of article XXVIII of the state constitution and with the legislative declaration set forth in section 1-45-102.

(3)

Any media outlet shall be immune from civil liability in any court where the media outlet:

(a)

Withdraws advertising time reserved by an independent expenditure committee that fails to register in accordance with the requirements of section 1-45-107.5 (3)(a); or

(b)

Elects to void an advertising contract and the advertisement:

(I)

Is paid for by an independent expenditure committee that fails to register under section 1-45-107.5 (3)(a);

(II)

Is paid for by an independent expenditure committee that is registered under section 1-45-107.5 (3)(a) but the committee fails to file a disclosure report under section 1-45-108 (2) through the date of the most recent required report; or

(III)

Fails to satisfy the requirements of section 1-45-107.5 (5)(a).

(4)

An affected media outlet may void a contract that implicates paragraph (b) of subsection (3) of this section in the sole discretion of the media outlet.

Source: Section 1-45-112.5 — Immunity from liability, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-01.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

1‑45‑101
Short title 1‑45‑102
Legislative declaration 1‑45‑103
Definitions - repeal 1‑45‑103.7
Contribution limits - county offices - school district director - treatment of independent expenditure committees - contributions from limited liability companies - voter instructions on spending limits - definitions 1‑45‑105.5
Contributions to members of general assembly and governor during consideration of legislation 1‑45‑106
Unexpended campaign contributions 1‑45‑107.5
Independent expenditures - restrictions on foreign corporations - registration - disclosure - disclaimer requirements - definitions 1‑45‑108
Disclosure - definitions - repeal 1‑45‑108.3
Disclaimer statement - committees - electioneering communications - direct ballot issue or ballot question expenditures 1‑45‑108.5
Political organizations - disclosure 1‑45‑109
Filing - where to file - timeliness 1‑45‑110
Candidate affidavit - disclosure statement 1‑45‑111.5
Duties of the secretary of state - enforcement - sanctions - definitions 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 1‑45‑112
Duties of municipal clerk 1‑45‑112.5
Immunity from liability 1‑45‑114
Expenditures - political advertising - rates and charges 1‑45‑115
Encouraging withdrawal from campaign prohibited 1‑45‑116
Home rule counties and municipalities 1‑45‑117
State and political subdivisions - limitations on contributions 1‑45‑117.5
Media outlets - political records 1‑45‑118
Severability
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 1-45-112.5’s source at colorado​.gov