What must delivery apps show about fees under Colorado's junk fee law?
Quick answer
Since January 1, 2026, a delivery network company meets Colorado's all-in price rule if, when the customer views and selects a vendor or items, it clearly discloses any extra flat, variable or percentage fee and its amount or factors, explains who receives each fee and why, and shows an itemized subtotal before checkout (C.R.S. 6-1-737(2)(c)).
What does the law say? Key facts and official sources
| Item | What the law says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Start date | January 1, 2026; applies to conduct on or after that date (HB25-1090 Section 5) | HB25-1090 (session law) |
| General rule | Show the total price as a single number, more prominently than any other pricing information (6-1-737(2)(a)) | HB25-1090 (session law) |
| Delivery apps: when selecting | Clearly and conspicuously disclose that an additional flat, variable or percentage fee is charged, with its amount or, for a variable fee, the factors that set it, any mandatory fees, and that the total may vary (6-1-737(2)(c)(I)(A)) | HB25-1090 (session law) |
| Delivery apps: description | An accurate, concise description of the recipients and purposes of each additional fee (2)(c)(I)(B) | HB25-1090 (session law) |
| Delivery apps: before checkout | A subtotal page itemizing the price of the goods or services and each additional fee included in the total price (2)(c)(I)(C) | HB25-1090 (session law) |
| How to display | All on the same page, or in concise language shown by reasonable and accessible means as defined by Attorney General rule (2)(c)(II) | HB25-1090 (session law) |
| Condition | The app must not use deceptive, unfair and unconscionable pricing practices (2)(c)(I) | HB25-1090 (session law) |
| Violation | A deceptive, unfair and unconscionable act or practice (6-1-737(5)(a)) | HB25-1090 (session law) |
| Last verified | October 27, 2026 | Astor Ventures |
Does the same rule cover the restaurant?
No. Restaurants and bars are "food and beverage service establishments" with their own route in 6-1-737(2)(b)(I): every offer, display or ad must show, with the price, the percentage or amount of any mandatory service charge and an accurate description of how it is distributed.
Can the app show the fee details on another screen?
Subsection (2)(c)(II) allows two options: put all the required information on the same page, or use concise language displayed through reasonable and accessible means as the Attorney General defines by rule. The itemized subtotal page must still appear before the customer completes the order.
What happens if an app gets it wrong?
Breaking any requirement of 6-1-737 is a deceptive, unfair and unconscionable act or practice under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act (6-1-737(5)(a)). See our Colorado junk fee fine guide for who enforces it and the penalty amounts.
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What else do people ask?
When did this start?
January 1, 2026, for conduct on or after that date.
Can a delivery fee change with distance?
Yes. For a variable fee based on customer selections or distance and time, the app discloses the factors that set it and that the total may vary (2)(c)(I)(A).
Are taxes part of the total price?
No. The total price does not include government charges or shipping charges unless the seller chooses to include them (6-1-737(1)(m)(III)).
Is this legal advice?
No. General information only.
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