Colorado legal term
Authorizing entity in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Authorizing entity” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Authorizing entity” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Authorizing entity" means a state or local department, agency, or other entity that can authorize affiliation with a public safety radio network. (C.R.S. § 18-8-118)
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