# C.R.S. § 10-16-1007: 10-16-1007. Prohibition on cooperatives transacting insurance business

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T10_A16_P10_S10-16-1007

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 10-16-1007
- **Heading:** 10-16-1007. Prohibition on cooperatives transacting insurance business
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Part 10 / Section 10-16-1007

## Text

10-16-1007. Prohibition on cooperatives transacting insurance business. A cooperative shall not perform any activity included in the definition of transacting insurance business in this state, as provided in section 10-3-903, except as otherwise authorized in the powers, duties, and responsibilities of cooperatives as set forth in section 10-16-1009. A cooperative shall not establish or engage in the activities of a health maintenance organization.

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