The provisions of this article shall not be construed to create a marriage between the parties to a civil union or alter the public policy of this state, which recognizes only the union of one man and one woman as a marriage.
Source: L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 155, § 1, effective May 1.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 15 - Colorado Civil Union Act
§ 14-15-102. Legislative Declaration
§ 14-15-104. Requisites of a Valid Civil Union
§ 14-15-105. Individual - Civil Union With Relative - Prohibited
§ 14-15-106. Restrictions as to Minors and Wards
§ 14-15-108. Modification of Civil Union Terms Through an Agreement
§ 14-15-109. Civil Union License and Certificate
§ 14-15-110. Issuance of a Civil Union License - Certification - Fee
§ 14-15-110.5. Civil Union License and Certificate Without Appearing in Person - Repeal
§ 14-15-111. When Civil Union Licenses Issued - Validity
§ 14-15-112. Persons Authorized to Certify Civil Unions - Registration - Fee
§ 14-15-113. Civil Union License Required for Certification
§ 14-15-114. Evidence of Civil Union
§ 14-15-116. Reciprocity - Principle of Comity
§ 14-15-117. Application of Article to Joint Tax Returns - Legislative Declaration
§ 14-15-118.5. Construction - Effect When Parties to a Civil Union Marry - Dissolution Process