HB 17-1023

HB 17-1023, a bill that has been signed into law in Colorado, clarifies how prosecutors can investigate businesses suspected of unfair practices. It allows them to issue subpoenas to gather information from individuals or companies if there's reason to believe they are breaking the rules against deceptive trade practices. This means that law enforcement will have clearer guidelines on how to enforce these laws and ensure fair business practices in Colorado. Since it has been signed, this bill is now active law and affects anyone who might be investigated for unfair business practices by the attorney general or district attorneys.

Official Summary

The bill clarifies that the attorney general or a district attorney may issue a subpoena to a person whom he or she has reasonable cause to believe has engaged or is engaging in a deceptive trade practice in violation of Colorado statute. It also specifies that the subpoena may be issued pursuant to rule 4 of the Colorado rules of civil procedure. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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