Colorado legal term
Bottle in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Bottle” 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 “Bottle” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Bottle" means a container that is made of nonporous material including but not limited to glass or ceramic, typically with a comparatively narrow neck or mouth, but excluding: (A) Containers made of cardboard, paper, or plastic; or (B) Thermos bottles. (C.R.S. § 18-9-123)
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