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Colorado Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | Yes; "Colorado Consumer Protection Act, an Update" (6-1-101) |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§6-1-105) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Class action; attorney general; private citizens; district attorney (§6-1-113) |
| Remedies Available | The amount of actual damages, $500, or 3 times the actual damages, whichever is greatest if established by clear and convincing evidence that the person engaged in bad faith; cost of reasonable attorney's fee |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (§42-6-202) |
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