Colorado legal term
Code enforcement officer in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Code enforcement officer” 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 “Code enforcement officer” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Code enforcement officer" means a municipal, county, or city and county employee or contractor who is responsible for the administration and enforcement of land use, zoning regulations, building codes, health codes, floodplain regulations, and other similar health and safety codes. (C.R.S. § 18-9-313)
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