Article XXIX. Ethics in Government
Article XXIX, Section 6. Penalty
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
Any public officer, member of the general assembly, local government official or government employee who breaches the public trust for private gain and any person or entity inducing such breach shall be liable to the state or local jurisdiction for double the amount of the financial equivalent of any benefits obtained by such actions. The manner of recovery and additional penalties may be provided by law.
Source: Initiated 2006: Entire article added, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 2007, p. 2960, December 31, 2006.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
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