2016 proposed ballot initiative re exemption for wedding related businesses (submitted 7/2/2015)
DESCRIPTION
Proposed Colorado ballot initiative submitted to the Colorado Legislative Council on 7/2/2015 to provide an exemption for wedding related businesses from public accommodation laws, and allowing said businesses to refuse services to LGBT patronsTRANSCRIPT
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Be it Enacted by the People of the State of Colorado:
SECTIO 1. 24-34-601, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW
SUBSECTION to read:
24-34-601. Discrimination in places of public accommodation definition.
(4) A BUSINESS PROVIDING A WEDDING-RELATED SERVICE MAY CONTRACT OUT THE SERVICE TO
ANOTHER BUSINESS WILLING TO ACCOMMODATE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER
PERSONS. THE STATE SHALL MAINTAIN A REGISTER OF BUSINESSES THAT WILLINGLY PROVIDE
WEDDING-RELATED SERVICES TO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PERSONS. A
WEDDING-RELATED BUSINESS THAT CONTRACTS OUT ITS SERVICE IS DEEMED TO BE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH ANY OTHER PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION LAW.