1. (1) On or after January 1, 2011, each mortgage company shall register with the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry, unless exempted by rule by the board, and shall renew its registration each calendar year based on the following criteria:

   1. (a)

      1. (I) The mortgage company is legally operating in the state of Colorado in accordance with standards determined and administered by the Colorado secretary of state; and
      2. (II) The mortgage company is not legally barred from operating in Colorado.
   2. (b) Sole proprietors, general partnerships, and other mortgage companies not otherwise required to register with the secretary of state shall register using a trade name.

Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 694, § 1, effective October 1.

Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 12-61-903.1 as it existed prior to 2019.