C.R.S. § 29-1-1101

As used in this part 11, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Amount due” means the amount of a fee, fine, penalty, or other separate charge due and owing to a local government. (2) “Delinquency charge” means a separate fee, fine, or penalty levied as a result of the late payment of an amount due. For purposes of this part 11, a delinquency charge shall not include any fee, fine, or other penalty imposed: (a) In accordance with the express terms of a written contractual provision; (b) As a result of the late payment of a tax; (c) By a state, county, municipal, or other court; (d) As a result of a check, draft, or order for the payment of money that is not paid upon presentment; (e) In connection with the unlawful stopping, standing, or parking of a motor vehicle; (f) By a public library upon overdue, damaged, or destroyed materials; and (g) By a local liquor licensing authority pursuant to article 3 of title 44 . (3) “Local government” shall have the same meaning as defined in section 29-1-602 (5)(a).