C.R.S. § 24-79.5-101: Definitions.

As used in this article 79.5, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Amount due" means the amount of a fee, fine, penalty, or other separate charge due and owing to the state.

(2) "Delinquency charge" means a separate fee, fine, or penalty levied as a result of the late payment of an amount due. For purposes of this article 79.5, a delinquency charge shall not include any fee, fine, or other penalty imposed:

(a) In accordance with the express terms of a written contractual provision;

(b) As a result of the late payment of a tax;

(c) By a state, county, municipal, or other court;

(d) As a result of a check, draft, or order for the payment of money that is not paid upon presentment;

(e) In connection with the unlawful stopping, standing, or parking of a motor vehicle;

(f) By a public library upon overdue, damaged, or destroyed materials; and

(g) By a local liquor licensing authority pursuant to article 3 of title 44.

(3) "State" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 11-54-102 (12), C.R.S.