Colorado legal term
Domestic animal in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Domestic animal” 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 “Domestic animal” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Domestic animal" means any dog, cat, any animal kept as a household pet, or livestock. (C.R.S. § 18-9-204.5)
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