C.R.S. Section 2-4-203
Ambiguous statutes

  • aids in construction

(1)

If a statute is ambiguous, the court, in determining the intention of the general assembly, may consider among other matters:

(a)

The object sought to be attained;

(b)

The circumstances under which the statute was enacted;

(c)

The legislative history, if any;

(d)

The common law or former statutory provisions, including laws upon the same or similar subjects;

(e)

The consequences of a particular construction;

(f)

The administrative construction of the statute;

(g)

The legislative declaration or purpose.

Source: Section 2-4-203 — Ambiguous statutes - aids in construction, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-02.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

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