Title 18, Criminal Code

As used in sections 18-18-425 to 18-18-430, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Drug paraphernalia" means all equipment, products, and materials of any kind that are used, intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, ma…

(1) In determining whether an object is drug paraphernalia, a court, in its discretion, may consider, in addition to all other relevant factors, the following: (a) Statements by an owner or by anyone in control of the object concerning its use; (b) The proximity of the object to …

(1) (a) Except as described in section 18-1-711 and paragraph (b) of this subsection (1), a person commits possession of drug paraphernalia if he or she possesses drug paraphernalia and knows or reasonably should know that the drug paraphernalia could be used under circumstances …

Any person who sells or delivers, possesses with intent to sell or deliver, or manufactures with intent to sell or deliver equipment, products, or materials knowing, or under circumstances where one reasonably should know, that such equipment, products, or materials could be used…

Any person who places an advertisement in a newspaper, magazine, handbill, or other publication and who intends thereby to promote the sale in this state of equipment, products, or materials designed and intended for use as drug paraphernalia commits a level 2 drug misdemeanor. S…

(1) A person is exempt from sections 18-18-425 to 18-18-430 if the person is: (a) Participating as an employee, volunteer, or participant in an approved syringe exchange program created pursuant to section 25-1-520; or (b) A pharmacist or pharmacy technician who sells nonprescrip…

The common law defense known as the "procuring agent defense" is not a defense to any crime in this title. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 378, § 1, effective July 1.

(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Convicted" and "conviction" mean a plea of guilty, including a plea of guilty entered pursuant to a deferred sentence under section 18-1.3-102, or a verdict of guilty by a judge or jury, and includes a plea …

The provisions of this part 4 do not apply to a person twenty-one years of age or older acting in conformance with section 16 of article XVIII of the state constitution and do not apply to a person acting in conformance with section 14 of article XVIII of the state constitution. …

(1) A person who is under twenty-one years of age who knowingly possesses or consumes natural medicine or natural medicine product commits a drug petty offense and, upon conviction thereof, is subject to a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or not more than four hours of s…

(1) As used in this section, "controlled premises" means: (a) Places where persons registered or exempted from registration requirements under this article are required to keep records; and (b) Places including factories, warehouses, establishments, and conveyances in which perso…

(1) The district courts of this state have jurisdiction to restrain or enjoin violations of this article. (2) The defendant may demand trial by jury for an alleged violation of an injunction or restraining order under this section. Nothing in this section shall preclude any perso…

(1) The board and the BHA shall cooperate with federal and other state agencies in discharging the board's and the BHA's responsibilities concerning controlled substances and in controlling the abuse of controlled substances. To this end, the BHA may: (a) Arrange for the exchange…

(1) It is not necessary for the state to negate any exemption or exception in this article in any complaint, information, indictment, or other pleading or in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding under this article. (2) No person is presumed to be the holder of an appropriate r…

All final determinations, findings, and conclusions of the board or BHA under this article 18 are subject to judicial review pursuant to section 24-4-106. Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 382, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2022: Entire section amended, (HB 22-1278), ch. 222, p.…

(1) The BHA shall carry out educational programs designed to prevent and deter misuse and abuse of controlled substances. In connection with these programs, the BHA may: (a) Promote better recognition of the problems of misuse and abuse of controlled substances within the regulat…

(1) This article does not affect or abate a prosecution for a violation of law occurring before July 1, 1992. If the offense being prosecuted is similar to one set out in part 4 of this article, the penalties under said part 4 apply if they are less than those under prior law. (2…

Any orders and rules adopted under any law affected by this article and in effect on July 1, 1992, and not in conflict with this article continue in effect until modified, superseded, or repealed. Rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that …

A civil action under this article must be commenced within seven years after the claim for relief became known or should have become known, excluding any time during which a party is out of the state or in confinement or during which criminal proceedings relating to a party are i…

To the extent that this article is uniform, the judiciary may look to decisions regarding the "Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 2013" among states enacting it, subject to rights and obligations provided under other Colorado statutes and the state constitution. Source: L. 92: …

If any provision of this article or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the article which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the pr…

(1) The division of criminal justice in the department of public safety shall collect the data specified in subsection (2) of this section for the period between October 1, 2013, and September 30, 2016, and issue a report by December 31, 2016, on the impact of Senate Bill 13-250,…

(1) (a) Upon arrival to a safe station, a person may turn in any controlled substances and request assistance in gaining access to treatment for a substance use disorder. Safe station personnel shall utilize current procedures and protocols for the disposal of the controlled subs…