Title 18, Criminal Code
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-430 Advertisement of drug paraphernalia - penalty
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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…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-430.5 Drug paraphernalia - exemption
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(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…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-431 Defenses
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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. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-22-324 as it existed prior to 1992. 18-18-432. Drug of…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-432 Drug offender public service and rehabilitation program - definitions
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(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 …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-433 Constitutional provisions
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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. …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-434 Offenses relating to natural medicine and natural medicine product - definitions
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(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…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-501 Administrative inspections and warrants
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(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 persons…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-502 Injunctions
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(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…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-503 Cooperative arrangements and confidentiality
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(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…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-504 Pleadings - presumptions - liabilities
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(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…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-505 Judicial review
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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.…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-506 Education and research
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(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…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-601 Pending proceedings - applicability
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(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…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-602 Continuation of rules - application to existing relationships
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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 …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-603 Statutes of limitations
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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…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-604 Uniformity of interpretation
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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: En…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-605 Severability
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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…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-606 Drug case data collection
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(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,…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-18-607 Safe stations - disposal of controlled substances - medical evaluation - definition
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(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…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-19-101 Legislative declaration
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The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the use of controlled substances exacts an unacceptable toll on the fiscal resources of both state and local government and thereby increases the fiscal burden on the taxpayers of this state. It is the intent of the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-19-102 Definitions
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As used in this article 19, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Alcohol- or drug-related offender means a person convicted of any of the following offenses or of attempt to commit any of the following offenses: (a) Violation of a protection order as described in section 18…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-19-103 Source of revenues - allocation of money - correctional treatment cash fund - repeal
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(1) For offenses committed on and after July 1, 1996, each drug offender who is convicted, or receives a deferred sentence pursuant to section 18-1.3-102, shall be required to pay a surcharge to the clerk of the court in the county in which the conviction occurs or in which the d…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-19-103.5 Rural alcohol and substance abuse surcharge - repeal
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(1) In addition to the surcharges established in section 18-19-103, each drug offender and each alcohol- or drug-related offender who is convicted, or receives a deferred sentence pursuant to section 18-1.3-102, shall be required to pay a surcharge to the clerk of the court in th…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-19-104 Judicial district drug offender treatment boards - creation
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(1) Each judicial district shall create a drug offender treatment board, whose membership is knowledgeable about adult criminal and juvenile justice matters, consisting of: (a) The district attorney serving the judicial district or his or her designee; (b) The chief public defend…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-101 Legislative declaration
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The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the strict control of limited gaming in this state is necessary for the immediate and future preservation of the public peace, health, and safety. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1583, � 11, effective June 4…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-102 Definitions - terms used
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(1) As used in this article 20, unless this article 20 otherwise provides or unless the context otherwise requires, terms used in this article 20 shall have the same meanings as those set forth in article 30 of title 44. (2) The term repeating gambling offender means any person w…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-103 Violations of taxation provisions - penalties
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(1) Any person who: (a) Makes any false or fraudulent return in attempting to defeat or evade the tax imposed by article 30 of title 44 commits a class 5 felony; (b) Fails to pay tax due under article 30 of title 44 within thirty days after the date the tax becomes due commits a …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-104 False statement on application - violations of rules or provisions of article 30 of title 44 as felony
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Any person who knowingly makes a false statement in any application for a license or in any statement attached to the application, or who provides any false or misleading information to the commission or the division, or who fails to keep books and records to substantiate the rec…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-105 Slot machines - shipping notices
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(1) Any slot machine manufacturer or distributor shipping or importing a slot machine into the state of Colorado shall provide to the Colorado limited gaming control commission created in section 44-30-301, at the time of shipment a copy of the shipping invoice which shall includ…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-106 Cheating
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(1) It is unlawful for any person, whether he is an owner or employee of, or a player in, an establishment, to cheat at any limited gaming activity. (2) For purposes of article 30 of title 44, cheating means to alter the selection of criteria which determine: (a) The result of a …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-107 Fraudulent acts
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(1) It is unlawful for any person: (a) To alter or misrepresent the outcome of a game or other event on which wagers have been made after the outcome is made sure but before it is revealed to the players; (b) To place, increase, or decrease a bet or to determine the course of pla…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-108 Use of device for calculating probabilities
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(1) It is unlawful for any person at a licensed gaming establishment to use, or possess with the intent to use, any device to assist: (a) In projecting the outcome of the game; (b) In keeping track of the cards played; (c) In analyzing the probability of the occurrence of an even…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-109 Use of counterfeit or unapproved chips or tokens or unlawful coins or devices - possession of certain unlawful devices, equipment, products, or materials
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(1) It is unlawful for any licensee, employee, or other person to use counterfeit chips in any limited gaming activity. (2) It is unlawful for any person, in playing or using any limited gaming activity designed to be played with, to receive, or to be operated by chips or tokens …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-110 Cheating game and devices
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(1) It is unlawful for any person playing any licensed game in licensed gaming premises to: (a) Knowingly conduct, carry on, operate, or deal or allow to be conducted, carried on, operated, or dealt any cheating or thieving game or device; or (b) Knowingly deal, conduct, carry on…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-111 Unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming - unlawful instruction
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(1) It is unlawful to manufacture, sell, or distribute any cards, chips, dice, game, or device that is intended to be used to violate any provision of article 30 of title 44. (2) It is unlawful to mark, alter, or otherwise modify related equipment or a limited gaming device in a …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-112 Unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons
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(1) (a) It is unlawful for any person whose name is on the list promulgated by the Colorado limited gaming control commission pursuant to section 44-30-1703 (3) or (4) to enter the licensed premises of a limited gaming licensee. (b) A person who violates subsection (1)(a) of this…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-113 Personal pecuniary gain or conflict of interest
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(1) It is unlawful for any person to issue, suspend, revoke, or renew any license pursuant to article 30 of title 44 for any personal pecuniary gain or any thing of value, as defined in section 18-1-901 (3)(r), or for any person to violate any of the provisions of part 4 of artic…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-114 False or misleading information - unlawful
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(1) It is unlawful for any person to provide any false or misleading information under the provisions of article 30 of title 44. (2) Any person violating any of the provisions of this section commits a class 5 felony. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1590, � 11, effective …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-20-115 Exceptions
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Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to modify, amend, or otherwise affect the validity of any provisions contained in article 10 of this title. Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1590, � 11, effective June 4.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-21-101 Legislative declaration
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The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the commission of sex offenses exacts an unacceptable toll on the fiscal resources of both state and local government and thereby increases the fiscal burden upon the taxpayers of this state. It is the intent of the…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-21-102 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Convicted and conviction means 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 of no co…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-21-103 Source of revenues - allocation of money - sex offender surcharge fund - sexual exploitation of children surcharge fund - creation
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(1) On and after July 1, 1992, each person who is convicted of a sex offense, or receives for such offense a deferred sentence pursuant to section 18-1.3-102, shall be required to pay a surcharge to the clerk of the court in which the conviction occurs or in which the deferred se…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-22-101 Legislative declaration
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The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the commission of violent crimes by juveniles exacts an unacceptable toll on the fiscal resources of both state and local government and thereby increases the financial burden upon the taxpayers of this state. It is…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-22-102 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Convicted and conviction means 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 of no co…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-22-103 Source of revenues - allocation of money - surcharge fund - transfer - repeal
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(1) Each juvenile who is convicted as an adult of a violent crime shall be required to pay a surcharge to the clerk of the court in which the conviction occurs in an amount equal to any fine imposed by such court. (2) The clerk of the court shall allocate the surcharge required b…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-23-101 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Criminal street gang means any ongoing organization, association, or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal: (a) Which has as one of its primary objectives or activities the commission of one …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-23-102 Recruitment of juveniles for a criminal street gang
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(1) A person commits recruitment of a juvenile for a criminal street gang if he or she is eighteen years of age or older and: (a) Knowingly solicits, invites, recruits, encourages, coerces, or otherwise causes a person younger than eighteen years of age to actively participate in…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-24-101 Definitions
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As used in this article 24, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Convicted and conviction mean a plea of guilty accepted by the court, including a plea of guilty entered pursuant to a deferred sentence under section 18-1.3-102, a verdict of guilty by a judge or jury, or a p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-24-102 Surcharge
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(1) Each person who is convicted of a crime against a child shall be required to pay a surcharge to the clerk of the court for the judicial district in which the conviction occurs. (2) Surcharges pursuant to subsection (1) of this section are in the following amounts: (a) For eac…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-24-103 Collection and distribution of funds - child abuse investigation surcharge fund - creation
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(1) The clerk of the court shall allocate the surcharge required by section 18-24-102 as follows: (a) Five percent shall be retained by the clerk of the court for administrative costs incurred pursuant to this subsection (1). Such amount retained shall be transmitted to the state…