Colorado legal term
Permit in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Permit” 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 “Permit” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Permit" means a permit to carry a concealed handgun issued pursuant to the provisions of this part 2; except that "permit" does not include a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to section 18-12-209. (C.R.S. § 18-12-202)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Fraudulent acts
- Identity theft
- Unlawful possession or use of license
- Compulsory insurance
- Criminal possession of forgery devices
- Defacing a cave
- Driving under restraint
- Endangering public transportation and utility transmission
- Mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content
- Manslaughter
- Offenses by persons controlling vehicles
- Possession, use, or removal of explosives or incendiary devices
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.