C.R.S. Section 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, newspaper, or periodical that charges a candidate committee a lower rate for use of space, materials, or services than the rate such station, newspaper, periodical, or supplier charges another candidate committee for the same public office for comparable use of space, materials, or services shall report the difference in such rate as a contribution to the candidate committee that is charged such lower rate pursuant to section 1-45-108.

(3)

Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent an adjustment in rates related to frequency, volume, production costs, and agency fees if such adjustments are offered consistently to other advertisers.

Source: Section 1-45-114 — Expenditures - political advertising - rates and charges, 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

§ 1-45-114’s source at colorado​.gov