Colorado · Colorado Revised Statutes — Title 42, Vehicles and Traffic
C.R.S. Title 42 § 42-6-146: Repossession of motor vehicle or off-highway vehicle - owner must notify law enforcement agency - definition - penalty
What this law says, in plain English
When a lender repossesses a motor vehicle due to default, the repossessor must notify local law enforcement within one hour. Failing to notify is a petty offense.
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