C.R.S. § 6-1-902: Legislative declaration.

(1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that:

(a) The use of the telephone and telefacsimile ("fax") to market goods and services is widespread;

(b) Many citizens of this state view telemarketing as an invasion of privacy;

(c) Individuals' privacy rights and commercial freedom of speech should be balanced in a way that accommodates both the privacy of individuals and legitimate telemarketing practices;

(d) Although charitable and political organizations are exempt from the provisions of this part 9 because of considerations of freedom of speech, the general assembly encourages such organizations to voluntarily comply with this part 9 when possible; and

(e) It is in the public interest to establish a mechanism under which the individual citizens of this state can decide whether or not to receive telephone solicitations by phone or fax.