Legal Corner

Changes in Colorado unclaimed property laws
Unclaimed property in Colorado is governed by the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (RUUPA), which is a uniform law that many states have adopted to address the disposition of intangible property and very limited tangible property such as safe deposit boxes. Colorado adopted the RUUPA in 2019, codified at C.R.S. §§ 38-13-101 to 38-13-1504, and included several Colorado-specific revisions. One such revision was an exemption for local governments that have their own local ordinance or resolution governing unclaimed property disposition. Read full story.

Heather Stauffer departing CML but staying in the family

CML Legislative Advocacy Manager Heather Stauffer is departing the League after accepting a position with the City of Boulder as intergovernmental affairs officer. Read full story