§ 18-18-604. Uniformity of Interpretation
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: Entire article R&RE, p. 385, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2013: […]
§ 18-18-605. Severability
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 provisions of this article are severable. Source: L. 92: […]
§ 18-18-606. Drug Case Data Collection
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, enacted in 2013. The data must include, […]
§ 18-18-607. Safe Stations – Disposal of Controlled Substances – Medical Evaluation – Definition
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 substances. A person who turns in one or more controlled substances pursuant to […]
§ 18-18-431. Defenses
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.
§ 18-18.5-101. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly finds that: Each year Colorado spends significant amounts of money related to untreated substance abuse. The magnitude of public funds spent on the direct and indirect consequences of substance use and abuse is staggering, and dozens of Colorado public agencies play a part in controlling substance use or dealing with its consequences. […]
§ 18-18-432. Drug Offender Public Service and Rehabilitation Program – Definitions
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “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 of no contest accepted by the court. “Drug offender” […]
§ 18-18.5-102. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Task force” means the state substance abuse trend and response task force established pursuant to section 18-18.5-103. Source: L. 2006: Entire article added, p. 1700, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2013: (1) amended, (SB 13-244), ch. 295, p. 1577, § 2, effective August 7.
§ 18-18-433. Constitutional Provisions
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. Source: L. 2013: Entire […]
§ 18-18.5-103. State Substance Abuse Trend and Response Task Force – Creation – Membership – Duties – Report
There is hereby created the state substance abuse trend and response task force. The task force shall consist of the following members: The attorney general or his or her designee, who shall serve as the chair; An expert in the field of substance abuse prevention, who shall be appointed by the president of the senate […]