Colorado legal term
Establishment in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Establishment” 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 “Establishment” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Establishment" means a business, firm, enterprise, service or fraternal organization, club, institution, entity, group, or residence; any real property, including buildings and improvements, connected therewith; and any members, employees, and occupants associated therewith. (C.R.S. § 18-13-122)
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