Colorado legal term
Encoding machine in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Encoding machine” 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 “Encoding machine” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Encoding machine" means an electronic device that is used to encode information onto a payment card. (C.R.S. § 18-5.5-101)
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