Colo. Rev. Stat. § 15-14-500.5 – Definitions - excluded powers.

(1)
1. (a) For purposes of sections 15-14-501 and 15-14-502, power of attorney means a power to make health-care decisions granted by an individual.
2. (b) For purposes of section 15-14-502, power of attorney also includes a power or delegation that is:
  1. (I) Excluded from the application of part 7 of this article pursuant to section 15-14-703;
  2. (II) Not a power to make health-care decisions; and
  3. (III) Not effective without application of section 15-14-502.
3. (c) For purposes of this part 5 and part 6 of this article, medical durable power of attorney and medical power of attorney means a power to make health-care decisions.
(2) A power and delegation that is excluded from the application of part 7 of this article by section 15-14-703, other than a power to make health-care decisions, may be exercised during the incapacity of the principal to the extent provided in the power or delegation or by applicable principles of law and equity.

Source: L. 2009: Entire section added, (HB 09-1198), ch. 106, p. 421, § 6, effective January 1, 2010.