C.R.S. Section 13-20-702
Definitions

As used in this part 7, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1)

“Contaminate or pollute”, “contaminating or polluting”, or “contamination or pollution” means contamination or pollution of air, water, real or personal property, animals, or human beings from a location in the state of Colorado, including, without limitation, contamination or pollution from hazardous waste and substances.

(2)

“Lender-owner” means any person or entity which has a bona fide security interest in or mortgage or lien on, and which forecloses on or receives an assignment or deed in lieu of foreclosure and becomes the owner of, real or personal property and the foreclosure, deed in lieu, or assignment is not primarily for the purposes of avoiding third-party liability.

(3)

“Representative” means any person or entity acting in the capacity of a receiver, conservator, guardian ad litem, personal representative of a deceased person, or trustee or fiduciary of real or personal property; except that the terms trustee and fiduciary shall be limited to entities acting as trustee or fiduciary and which are chartered by the division of banking or division of financial services, the office of the United States comptroller of the currency, or the office of thrift supervision.

(4)

“Third parties” means persons or entities other than governmental entities seeking to enforce federal, state, or local environmental statutes, ordinances, regulations, permits, or orders.

(5)

“Third-party liability” means liability to third parties for any claims arising out of or resulting from contamination or pollution, including, without limitation, claims for personal injury, consequential damages, lost profits, exemplary damages, or property damages, but does not include liability for the cost of cleaning up contamination or pollution.

Source: Section 13-20-702 — Definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-13.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

13‑20‑101
What actions survive 13‑20‑102
Effect of repeal 13‑20‑201
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑202
Civil causes abolished 13‑20‑203
Breach of contract to marry not actionable 13‑20‑204
Certain contracts made in settlement of claims void 13‑20‑205
Unlawful to file pleading 13‑20‑206
Unlawful to name corespondent 13‑20‑207
Corespondent not to be disclosed - cross-examination - effect 13‑20‑208
Penalty for violations 13‑20‑401
Definitions 13‑20‑402
Physician to provide information for written informed consent 13‑20‑403
Restrictions on electroconvulsive treatment - rights of minors 13‑20‑601
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑602
Actions against licensed professionals and acupuncturists - certificate of review required 13‑20‑701
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑702
Definitions 13‑20‑703
Environmental third-party liability - ownership 13‑20‑801
Short title 13‑20‑802
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑802.5
Definitions 13‑20‑803
List of defects required 13‑20‑803.5
Notice of claim process 13‑20‑804
Restriction on construction defect negligence claims 13‑20‑805
Tolling of statutes of limitation 13‑20‑806
Limitation of damages 13‑20‑807
Express warranty - not affected 13‑20‑808
Insurance policies issued to construction professionals 13‑20‑901
Class actions - appellate review 13‑20‑1001
Short title 13‑20‑1002
Legislative declaration 13‑20‑1003
Definitions 13‑20‑1004
Forum non conveniens 13‑20‑1101
Action involving exercise of constitutional rights - motion to dismiss - appeal - legislative declaration - definitions 13‑20‑1201
Definitions 13‑20‑1202
Civil cause of action for sexual misconduct against a minor - exceptions 13‑20‑1203
Limitation on action - retroactive application 13‑20‑1204
Waiver of liability void 13‑20‑1205
No contributory negligence - interest on damages - limitation on damages 13‑20‑1206
Attorney fees 13‑20‑1207
Applicability of part to public entities and public employees - damages - no duty to indemnify
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 13-20-702’s source at colorado​.gov