Colorado legal term
Public nuisance act in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Public nuisance act” 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 “Public nuisance act” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Public nuisance act" means any of the crimes, offenses, or violations set forth in section 16-13-303 (1)(a) to (1)(n), regardless of the location where the act occurred. (C.R.S. § 16-13-301)
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