Colorado Title 26.5. Early Childhood Programs and Services § 26.5-5-321. Penalty--short title

(1) On or after July 1, 2021, any person violating any provision of this part 3, intentionally making any false statement or report to the department or to any agency delegated by the department to make an investigation or inspection pursuant to the provisions of this part 3, or violating a cease-and-desist order that is not cured commits a petty offense and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of up to five hundred dollars, a sentence of up to ten days in jail, or both.

(2) The short title of this section is the “Elle Matthews Act for Increased Safety in Child Care”.