1999

HOUSE BILL 99-1239

BY REPRESENTATIVE Veiga;

also SENATOR Blickensderfer.

Concerning the concept of permissible use in the context of the Colorado no-fault insurance laws, and, in connection therewith, defining converter.

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

SECTION 1. 10-4-703, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBSECTION to read:

10-4-703. Definitions. As used in this part 7, unless the context otherwise requires:

(2.5) "Converter" means a person other than a named insured or resident relative who operates or uses a motor vehicle in a manner that a reasonable person would determine was unauthorized or beyond the scope of permission given by a named insured or resident relative. In determining whether a person is a converter, the following factors should be considered:

(a) The duration of the person's control over the vehicle;

(b) The circumstances surrounding the conduct of the person operating or using the motor vehicle;

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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Russell George Ray Powers

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 SECRETARY OF

OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE

APPROVED________________________________________

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Bill Owens

GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO