Colorado criminal charge
Furnishing cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to persons under twenty-one years of age in Colorado
Furnishing cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to persons under twenty-one years of age is a civil infraction under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-13-121. As a civil infraction, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Colorado sets for that offense class. Colorado sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by C.R.S. § 18-13-121.
What is the penalty for furnishing cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to persons under twenty-one years of age in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to 100 usd (no statutory minimum) (civil matter, no jail; individual statutes may set a different fine) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).
Common questions about furnishing cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to persons under twenty-one years of age in Colorado
Is furnishing cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to persons under twenty-one years of age a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Furnishing cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to persons under twenty-one years of age is a civil infraction in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-13-121.
What are the penalties for furnishing cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to persons under twenty-one years of age in Colorado?
As a civil infraction, furnishing cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to persons under twenty-one years of age carries a fine of up to $100 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503.
Which Colorado statute covers furnishing cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to persons under twenty-one years of age?
Furnishing cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to persons under twenty-one years of age is governed by C.R.S. § 18-13-121 (Furnishing cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to persons under twenty-one years of age).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.