Colorado legal term
Open alcoholic beverage container in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Open alcoholic beverage container” 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 “Open alcoholic beverage container” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Open alcoholic beverage container" means a bottle, can, or other receptacle that contains any amount of alcoholic beverage and: (I) That is open or has a broken seal; or (II) The contents of which are partially removed. (C.R.S. § 42-4-1305)
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