C.R.S. Section 18-13-107.7
Intentional misrepresentation of a service animal for a person with a disability

  • penalty
  • definitions

(1)

A person commits intentional misrepresentation of a service animal if:

(a)

The person intentionally misrepresents an animal in his or her possession as his or her service animal or service-animal-in-training for the purpose of obtaining any of the rights or privileges set forth in section 24-34-803, C.R.S.;

(b)

The person was previously given a written or verbal warning regarding the fact that it is illegal to intentionally misrepresent a service animal; and

(c)

The person knows that the animal in question is not a service animal or service-animal-in-training.

(2)

A person who violates subsection (1) of this section commits a petty offense and, upon conviction, notwithstanding section 18-1.3-503, shall be punished as follows:

(a)

For a first offense, a fine of twenty-five dollars;

(b)

For a second offense, a fine of not less than fifty dollars but not more than two hundred dollars; and

(c)

For a third or subsequent offense, a fine of not less than one hundred dollars but not more than five hundred dollars.

(3)

Repealed.

(4)

As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)

“Disability” has the same meaning as set forth in the federal “Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990”, 42 U.S.C. sec. 12101 et seq., and its related amendments and implementing regulations.

(b)

“Qualified individual with a disability” has the same meaning as set forth in the federal “Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990”, 42 U.S.C. sec. 12101 et seq., and its related amendments and implementing regulations.

(c)

“Service animal” has the same meaning as set forth in the implementing regulations of Title II and Title III of the federal “Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990”, 42 U.S.C. sec. 12101 et seq.

(d)

“Service-animal-in-training” means a dog or miniature horse that is being individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability.

(e)

“Trainer of a service animal” means a person who is individually training a service animal to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability.

Source: Section 18-13-107.7 — Intentional misrepresentation of a service animal for a person with a disability - penalty - definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-18.­pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).

18–13–101
Abuse of a corpse 18–13–104
Fighting by agreement - dueling 18–13–106
Unlawful to discard or abandon iceboxes or motor vehicles and similar items 18–13–107
Interference with persons with disabilities 18–13–107.3
Intentional misrepresentation of entitlement to an assistance animal - penalty - definitions 18–13–107.7
Intentional misrepresentation of a service animal for a person with a disability - penalty - definitions 18–13–108
Removal of timber from state lands 18–13–109
Firing woods or prairie 18–13–109.5
Intentionally setting wildfire 18–13–111
Purchases of commodity metals or detached catalytic converters - violations - commodity metals theft task force - creation - composition - reports - legislative declaration - definitions - repeal 18–13–112
Hazardous waste violations 18–13–113
Unlawful to sell metal beverage containers with detachable opening devices 18–13–114
Sale of secondhand property - record - inspection - crime - definitions 18–13–114.5
Proof of ownership required - penalty - definitions 18–13–115
Notice - penalties 18–13–116
Sales tax license 18–13–117
Record of sales 18–13–118
Regulation of secondhand dealers 18–13–119
Health-care providers - abuse of health insurance 18–13–119.5
Abuse of property insurance 18–13–120
Use, transportation, and storage of drip gasoline 18–13–121
Furnishing cigarettes, tobacco products, or nicotine products to persons under twenty-one years of age 18–13–122
Illegal possession or consumption of ethyl alcohol or marijuana by an underage person - illegal possession of marijuana paraphernalia by an underage person - adolescent substance abuse prevention and treatment fund - legislative declaration - definitions 18–13–123
Unlawful administration of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) or ketamine 18–13–124
Dissemination of false information to obtain hospital admittance or care 18–13–125
Telephone records - sale or purchase 18–13–126
Locating protected persons 18–13–130
Bail bond - prohibited activities - penalties 18–13–131
Misuse of gametes - definitions 18–13–132
Furnishing kratom products to persons under twenty-one years of age 18–13–133
Prohibition on prosecuting health-care providers - patient ingests abortifacient in another state

Current through Fall 2025

§ 18-13-107.7. Intentional misrepresentation of a service animal for a person with a disability's source at colorado​.gov