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Colorado Racketeering Laws<\/h1>\n
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A "racket" is an organized<\/i> criminal act, which can involve anything from money laundering<\/a> to drug trafficking. When a person conducts a racket, it’s called "racketeering<\/a>." Racketeering occurs either by, or on behalf of, a criminal organization or enterprise. In addition to the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act<\/a> (RICO), many states – including Colorado – have enacted laws addressing racketeering.<\/p>\r\n

Terms Related to Racketeering<\/h2>\r\n

To better understand racketeering laws in Colorado, it’s important to know the terms actually used in the statutes. Here are some key terms related to racketeering:<\/p>\r\n