US Lawyer Database

For Lawyer-Seekers

YOU DESERVE THE BEST LAWYER

§ 18-12-501. Background Checks at Gun Shows – Penalty

Before a gun show vendor transfers or attempts to transfer a firearm at a gun show, he or she shall: Require that a background check, in accordance with section 24-33.5-424, be conducted of the prospective transferee; and Obtain approval of a transfer from the Colorado bureau of investigation after a background check has been requested […]

§ 18-12-502. Records – Penalty

A licensed gun dealer who obtains a background check on a prospective transferee shall record the transfer, as provided in section 18-12-402, and retain the records, as provided in section 18-12-403, in the same manner as when conducting a sale, rental, or exchange at retail. [ Editor’s note: This version of subsection (2) is effective […]

§ 18-12-503. Fees Imposed by Licensed Gun Dealers

For each background check conducted at a gun show, a licensed gun dealer may charge a fee not to exceed ten dollars. Source: L. 2018: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 18-032), ch. 8, p. 152, § 5, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-26.1-103 as it existed prior […]

§ 18-12-504. Posted Notice – Penalty

A gun show promoter shall post prominently a notice, in a form to be prescribed by the executive director of the department of public safety or his or her designee, setting forth the requirement for a background check as provided in this part 5. [ Editor’s note: This version of subsection (2) is effective until […]

§ 18-12-505. Exemption

The provisions of this part 5 shall not apply to the transfer of an antique firearm, as defined in 18 U.S.C. sec. 921(a)(16), as amended, or a curio or relic, as defined in 27 CFR sec. 178.11, as amended. Source: L. 2018: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 18-032), ch. 8, p. 152, § 5, […]

§ 18-12-506. Definitions

As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires: “Collection” means a trade, barter, or in-kind exchange for one or more firearms. “Firearm” means any handgun, automatic, revolver, pistol, rifle, shotgun, or other instrument or device capable or intended to be capable of discharging bullets, cartridges, or other explosive charges. “Gun show” means […]

§ 18-12-507. Appropriation

The general assembly shall appropriate funds necessary to implement this part 5. Source: L. 2018: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 18-032), ch. 8, p. 153, § 5, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-26.1-107 as it existed prior to 2018.

§ 18-12-508. Effective Date

This part 5 shall take effect March 31, 2001. Source: L. 2018: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 18-032), ch. 8, p. 153, § 5, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-26.1-108 as it existed prior to 2018.