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An Act

HOUSE BILL 98­1283

BY REPRESENTATIVES Udall, Lawrence, Keller, and Nichol;

also SENATOR Dennis.


CONCERNING AN EXCEPTION TO THE DEFINITION OF A "SPURIOUS LIEN" FOR LIENS IMPOSED BY A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY.


Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:

SECTION 1.  38­35­201 (4) (a), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read:

38­35­201.  Definitions. As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires:

(4)  "Spurious lien" means a purported lien or claim of lien that:

(a)  Is not provided for by a specific Colorado or federal statute OR BY A SPECIFIC ORDINANCE OR CHARTER OF A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY;

SECTION 2.  Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.



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Charles E. Berry Tom Norton

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF

OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE





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Judith M. Rodrigue Patricia K. Dicks

CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF

OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE



APPROVED________________________________________




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Roy Romer

GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO


Created: 4/6/98 Updated: 4/6/98