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Unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items in Colorado

petty offenseCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items is a petty offense under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-13-106. As a petty offense, 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. § 18-13-106.

What is the penalty for unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items in Colorado?

Penalties for Unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 10 days (no statutory minimum)discretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-503
Fineup to 300 usd (no statutory minimum)discretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-503

Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).

Common questions about unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items in Colorado

Is unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items is a petty offense in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-13-106.

What are the penalties for unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items in Colorado?

As a petty offense, unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items carries up to 10 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $300 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 (offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271)).

Which Colorado statute covers unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items?

Unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items is governed by C.R.S. § 18-13-106 (Unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items).

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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.