# C.R.S. § 5-16-102: 5-16-102. Scope of article

> Colorado · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T5_A16_S5-16-102

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 5-16-102
- **Heading:** 5-16-102. Scope of article
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 5 / Article 16 / Section 5-16-102

## Text

5-16-102. Scope of article. (1) This article 16 shall apply to any collection agency, solicitor, or debt collector that has a place of business located:

(a) Within this state;

(b) Outside this state and collects or attempts to collect from consumers who reside within this state for a creditor with a place of business located within this state;

(c) Outside this state and regularly collects or attempts to collect from consumers who reside within this state for a creditor with a place of business located outside this state; or

(d) Outside this state and solicits or attempts to solicit debts for collection from a creditor with a place of business located within this state.

## Nearby sections

- [C.R.S. § 5-16-101 5-16-101. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T5_A16_S5-16-101.md)
- [C.R.S. § 5-16-102 5-16-102. Scope of article](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T5_A16_S5-16-102.md)
- [C.R.S. § 5-16-103 5-16-103. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T5_A16_S5-16-103.md)
- [C.R.S. § 5-16-104 5-16-104. Location information - acquisition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T5_A16_S5-16-104.md)
- [C.R.S. § 5-16-105 5-16-105. Communication in connection with debt collection - definition - repeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T5_A16_S5-16-105.md)
- [C.R.S. § 5-16-106 5-16-106. Harassment or abuse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T5_A16_S5-16-106.md)
- [C.R.S. § 5-16-107 5-16-107. False or misleading representations - repeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T5_A16_S5-16-107.md)
- [C.R.S. § 5-16-108 5-16-108. Unfair practices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T5_A16_S5-16-108.md)
- [C.R.S. § 5-16-109 5-16-109. Validation of debts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T5_A16_S5-16-109.md)
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- [C.R.S. § 5-16-110 5-16-110. Multiple debts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T5_A16_S5-16-110.md)
- [C.R.S. § 5-16-111 5-16-111. Legal actions by collection agencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T5_A16_S5-16-111.md)
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