Colorado § 33-6-123 Hunting under the influence

Colorado Statutes

§ 33-6-123 — Hunting under the influence

Colorado·Title 33 Parks and·Art. Law Enforcement and Penalties - Wildlife

It is unlawful for any person who is
under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), C.R.S., or any other drug to a degree that renders such person incapable
of safely operating a firearm or bow and arrow to hunt or take any wildlife in this
state. The fact that any person charged with a violation of this section is or has
been entitled to use such controlled substance or drug under the laws of this state
shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this section. For the
purposes of this section, being under the influence of any drug shall include the use
of glue-sniffing, aerosol inhalation, or the inhalation of any other toxic vapor. Any
person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon convict

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It is unlawful for any person who is
under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), C.R.S., or any other drug to a degree that renders such person incapable
of safely operating a firearm or bow and arrow to hunt or take any wildlife in this
state. The fact that any person charged with a violation of this section is or has
been entitled to use such controlled substance or drug under the laws of this state
shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this section. For the
purposes of this section, being under the influence of any drug shall include the use
of glue-sniffing, aerosol inhalation, or the inhalation of any other toxic vapor. Any
person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more
than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than
one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and an assessment of twenty
license suspension points.

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Legislative History

Source: L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 876, � 1, effective January 1, 1985. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1587, � 19, effective May 31. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1311), ch. 281, p. 1630, � 81, effective July 1.