(1) A person being confined in a detention facility commits the crime of possession of contraband in the first degree if the person knowingly obtains or has in the person's possession contraband as listed in section 18-8-203 (1)(a).
(2) Repealed.
(3) Possession of contraband in the first degree involving a dangerous instrument is a class 4 felony.
Source: L. 76 Ex. Sess.: Entire section added, p. 13, § 3, effective September 18. L. 77: (2) and (3) amended, p. 878, § 47, effective July 1, 1979. L. 82: Entire section amended, p. 319, § 4, effective March 11. L. 88: (1) amended, p. 714, § 22, effective July 1. L. 89: (2) amended, p. 839, § 79, effective July 1. L. 92: (1) amended, p. 392, § 22, effective July 1. L. 2021: (1) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3197, § 286, effective March 1, 2022; (2)(b) added by revision, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, pp. 3197, 3331, §§ 286, 803.