Colorado legal term
Sale in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Sale” 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 “Sale” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Sale" means a barter, an exchange, or a gift, or an offer therefor, and each such transaction made by any person, whether as the principal, proprietor, agent, servant, or employee. (C.R.S. § 18-18-102)
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