Colorado legal term
Business entity in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Business entity” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Business entity” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Business entity" means a corporation or other entity that is subject to the provisions of title 7, C.R.S.; a foreign corporation qualified to do business in this state pursuant to article 115 of title 7, C.R.S., specifically including a federally chartered or authorized financial institution; a corporation or other entity that is subject to the provisions of title 11, C.R.S.; or a sole proprietorship or other association or group of individuals doing business in the state. (C.R.S. § 16-3-301.1)
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