Colorado legal term
Lawful authorization in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Lawful authorization” 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 “Lawful authorization” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Lawful authorization" means authorization from the person or the agent of the person to whom the telephone number is assigned or from the person or the agent of the person who purchases the telephone service. (C.R.S. § 18-13-125)
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