Contents
Agistors Liens
Child Support Liens
Colorado Housing and Financing Authority
Federal/State Tax Liens
General Lien Questions
Harvesters Liens
Hospital Liens
Mechanics Liens
Orders of Restitution
Redaction of Tax Identification Numbers
Searching Records
Spurious/Fraudulent Liens
Stud Service Liens

 

Harvesters Liens

Q1. What is a harvesters’ lien and where can I find more information?

A1.  A harvesters’ lien is a lien filed by a harvester against harvested grain and other crops. For more information on harvesters’ liens, see sections 38-24.5-101 through 38-24.5-108, C.R.S.

 

Q2. Against whom may a harvesters’ lien be enforced?

A2.  Harvesters’ liens may be enforced against the person, firm, or corporation named in the lien. Harvesters’ liens may also be enforced against the owner of a storage facility or a private purchaser when the harvested grain or crops will be hauled directly to the storage facility or to a private purchaser.

 

Q3. Where are harvesters’ liens to be filed?

A3.  Harvesters’ liens are filed in the Secretary of State’s office. According to 38-24.5-103, C.R.S., harvesters’ liens shall be filed in the same locations for farm products and crops as provided in section 4-9-501, C.R.S.

 

Q4. How long are harvesters’ liens valid?

A4.  A harvesters' lien must comply with article 9.5 of title 4, C.R.S. and section 1324 of the Federal Food Security Act of 1985 in order to be perfected. These liens are effective for a period of 5 years. The liens can be continued for an additional 5 years by filing a continuation statement within 6 months of the lien's expiration date.