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Robocall and Telemarketing Laws in Colorado

Your rights against unwanted robocalls and telemarketing in Colorado. Includes state-specific protections beyond the federal TCPA and Do Not Call Registry.

Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025

Key Takeaways

  • State Do Not Call list: Yes.
  • Private right of action: Yes.
  • Penalties: Up to $2,000 per violation for first offense; up to $10,000 for subsequent violations..
  • Enforcement: Colorado Attorney General's Office.
Yes State DNC list
Yes Private right of action
Up to $2,000 per violation for first offense; up to $10,000 for subsequent violations. State penalties

Colorado Telemarketing Laws

  • State Do Not Call listAvailable
  • RegisterState DNC registration
  • State TCPA equivalentColorado No-Call List Act (C.R.S. § 6-1-901)
  • PenaltiesUp to $2,000 per violation for first offense; up to $10,000 for subsequent violations.
  • Private right of actionYes — you can sue
  • Statutory damages$500–$1,500 per call under TCPA. Colorado law provides additional civil remedies.
  • Enforcement agencyColorado Attorney General's Office

Enforcement

Colorado AG has actively enforced the state No-Call List Act and participated in multistate actions against robocallers.

How to Stop Robocalls in Colorado

  • Register on both the National Do Not Call Registry and the Colorado No-Call List.
  • Use call-blocking features on your phone and through your carrier.
  • Do not return calls from unknown numbers, especially those that only ring once.
  • Report unwanted calls to the Colorado AG and the FTC.

Federal Protections

In addition to Colorado law, you are protected by the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which provides $500-$1,500 per illegal robocall, and the National Do Not Call Registry at donotcall.gov.

Related Resources

Colorado Attorney General's Office

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Colorado have its own Do Not Call list?

    Yes. Colorado maintains the Colorado No-Call List, which provides additional protections beyond the federal registry.

  • How do I register for Colorado's No-Call List?

    Register through the Colorado Attorney General's website. Registration is free and does not expire.

  • What are the penalties for violating Colorado's no-call law?

    First violations can result in fines up to $2,000. Subsequent violations carry fines up to $10,000.

  • Can telemarketers ever call numbers on Colorado's list?

    Exemptions exist for calls from political organizations, charities, survey companies, and businesses with which you have an existing relationship.

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