Colorado legal term
Proof of prior fare payment in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Proof of prior fare payment” 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 “Proof of prior fare payment” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Proof of prior fare payment" means: (I) A transit pass valid for the day and time of use; (II) A receipt showing payment of the applicable fare for use of a public transportation vehicle during the day and time specified in the receipt; or (III) A prepaid ticket or series of tickets showing cancellation by a public transportation entity used within the day and time specified in the ticket. (C.R.S. § 42-4-1416)
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