§ 25-20-103 — Identifying devices for persons having certain conditions

Colorado § 25-20-103

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 25: Public
• Art.: Duties Owed Disabled Persons - Identification

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(1) A
person who suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, a cardiac condition, or any other type of
illness that causes temporary blackouts, semiconscious periods, or complete
unconsciousness, or who suffers from a condition requiring specific medication or
medical treatment, is allergic to certain medications or items used in medical
treatment, wears contact lenses, has religious objections to certain forms of
medication or medical treatment, or is unable to communicate coherently or
effectively in the English language, is authorized and encouraged to wear an
identifying device.

(2) Any person may carry an identification card bearing his name, type of
medical condition, physician's name, and other medical information.

(3) By wearing an identifying device a person gives his consent for any peace
officer or medical practitioner who finds him in a disabled condition to make a
reasonable search of his clothing or other effects for an identification card of the
type described in subsection (2) of this section.

Legislative History

Source: L. 73: p. 754, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 66-39-3.