1. (1) In the event of a dispute between a motor vehicle dealer and a manufacturer under a franchise agreement, notwithstanding any provision of the agreement to the contrary:

   1. (a) At the option of the motor vehicle dealer, venue shall be proper in the county or judicial district where the dealer resides or has its principal place of business; and
   2. (b) Colorado law shall govern, both substantively and procedurally.

Source: L. 2018: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 18-030), ch. 7, p. 86, § 2, effective October 1.

Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 12-6-122.5 as it existed prior to 2018.