Colorado Law Stops New Car Sales On Sundays — Find Out Why

There are lots of things to love about Sundays in Colorado, but buying a car isn't one of them. The Centennial State is one of twelve that ban the sale of new automobiles on this day, a practice that dates back to the 1950s.

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So why did our state make this decision? Has anyone ever tried to overturn it? Let's take a closer look at the real reasons you can't buy a new car on a Sunday in Grand Junction or anyplace else in Colorado.

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Why Can't I Buy A Car On Sunday in Colorado?

Colorado's 'blue laws' date back to a time when liquor stores could open on Sundays, grocery stores could not sell hard liquor on Sundays (if at all), and car dealerships were not allowed to buy or sell new cars or trucks. What about motorhomes? Nope, can't buy or sell them either on a Sunday.

What Does the Law Say?

Colorado Revised Statute 44-20-302 is specific to dealerships and prohibits buying, selling, bartering, or exchanging motor vehicles on Sundays. Violating this law is punishable by up to a $1000 fine, six months in jail, and the suspension or revocation of the dealership's license.

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Most Recent Efforts To Appeal

What started as a way to give people the chance at a day of rest and the chance to go to church, is seen by some as an unnecessary law. Colorado has attempted to get rid of this law over the years, including as recently as 2020. House Bill 20-1311 died in committee over concerns of operational costs and employee work/life balance.