§ 18-18-601 — Pending proceedings - applicability

Colorado § 18-18-601

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 18: Criminal
• Art.: Uniform Controlled Substances

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(1) This article does not
affect or abate a prosecution for a violation of law occurring before July 1, 1992. If
the offense being prosecuted is similar to one set out in part 4 of this article, the
penalties under said part 4 apply if they are less than those under prior law.

(2) This article does not affect a civil seizure, forfeiture, or injunctive
proceeding commenced before July 1, 1992.

(3) All administrative proceedings pending under previous laws that are
superseded by this article must be continued and brought to a final determination
in accord with the laws and rules in effect before July 1, 1992. Any substance
controlled under prior law but which is not listed in section 18-18-203, 18-18-204,
18-18-205, 18-18-206, or 18-18-207 is automatically controlled without further
proceedings and must be included in the appropriate schedule.

(4) Repealed.

Legislative History

Source: L. 92: Entire article R&RE, p. 384, � 1, effective July 1. L. 2022: (4) repealed, (HB 22-1278), ch. 222, p. 1504, � 44, effective July 1.