C.R.S. 6-1-902
6-1-902. Legislative declaration
(1)
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that:
(a)
The use of the telephone and telefacsimile ("fax") to market goods and services is widespread;
(b)
Many citizens of this state view telemarketing as an invasion of privacy;
(c)
Individuals' privacy rights and commercial freedom of speech should be balanced in a way that
accommodates both the privacy of individuals and legitimate telemarketing practices;
(d)
Although charitable and political organizations are exempt from the provisions of this part 9 because of
considerations of freedom of speech, the general assembly encourages such organizations to voluntarily comply
with this part 9 when possible; and
(e)
It is in the public interest to establish a mechanism under which the individual citizens of this state
can decide whether or not to receive telephone solicitations by phone or fax.
