C.R.S. Section 18-18-428
Possession of drug paraphernalia

  • penalty

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Except as described in section 18-1-711 and paragraph (b) of this subsection (1), a person commits possession of drug paraphernalia if he or she possesses drug paraphernalia and knows or reasonably should know that the drug paraphernalia could be used under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state.

(b)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

Prior to searching a person, a person’s premises, or a person’s vehicle, a peace officer may ask the person whether the person is in possession of a hypodermic needle or syringe that may cut or puncture the officer or whether such a hypodermic needle or syringe is on the premises or in the vehicle to be searched. If a hypodermic needle or syringe is on the person, on the person’s premises, or in the person’s vehicle and the person, either in response to the officer’s question or voluntarily, alerts the officer of that fact prior to the search, assessment, or treatment, the peace officer shall not arrest or cite the person pursuant to this section for the hypodermic needle or syringe or section 18-18-403.5 for any minuscule, residual controlled substance that may be present in a used hypodermic needle or syringe, and the district attorney shall not charge or prosecute the person pursuant to this section for the hypodermic needle or syringe or section 18-18-403.5 for any minuscule, residual controlled substance that may be present in a used hypodermic needle or syringe. The circumstances described in this paragraph (b) may be used as a factor in a probable cause or reasonable suspicion determination of any criminal offense if the original stop or search was lawful.

(II)

Prior to assessing or treating a person, an emergency medical service provider, as defined in section 18-3-201 (1.3), or other first responder may ask the person whether the person is in possession of a hypodermic needle or syringe that may cut or puncture the technician or first responder. If a hypodermic needle or syringe is on the person, and the person, either in response to the question or voluntarily, alerts the emergency medical service provider or first responder of that fact, a peace officer shall not arrest or cite the person pursuant to this section for the hypodermic needle or syringe or section 18-18-403.5 for any minuscule, residual controlled substance that may be present in a used hypodermic needle or syringe, and the district attorney shall not charge or prosecute the person pursuant to this section for the hypodermic needle or syringe or section 18-18-403.5 for any minuscule, residual controlled substance that may be present in a used hypodermic needle or syringe.

(2)

Any person who commits possession of drug paraphernalia commits a drug petty offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.

Source: Section 18-18-428 — Possession of drug paraphernalia - penalty, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-18.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

18‑18‑101
Short title 18‑18‑102
Definitions 18‑18‑103
Special definition - board 18‑18‑201
Authority to control 18‑18‑202
Nomenclature 18‑18‑203
Schedule I 18‑18‑204
Schedule II 18‑18‑205
Schedule III 18‑18‑206
Schedule IV - repeal 18‑18‑207
Schedule V 18‑18‑301
Rules 18‑18‑302
Registration requirements - definitions 18‑18‑303
Registration 18‑18‑304
Suspension or revocation of registration 18‑18‑305
Order to show cause 18‑18‑306
Records of registrants 18‑18‑307
Order forms 18‑18‑308
Prescriptions 18‑18‑309
Diversion prevention and control 18‑18‑401
Legislative declaration 18‑18‑402
Definitions - terms used 18‑18‑403
Additional definition 18‑18‑403.5
Unlawful possession of a controlled substance - notice to revisor of statutes - repeal 18‑18‑404
Unlawful use of a controlled substance 18‑18‑405
Unlawful distribution, manufacturing, dispensing, or sale 18‑18‑406
Offenses relating to marijuana and marijuana concentrate - definitions 18‑18‑406.1
Unlawful use or possession of synthetic cannabinoids or salvia divinorum 18‑18‑406.2
Unlawful distribution, manufacturing, dispensing, sale, or cultivation of synthetic cannabinoids or salvia divinorum 18‑18‑406.3
Medical use of marijuana by persons diagnosed with debilitating medical conditions - unlawful acts - penalty - medical marijuana program cash fund 18‑18‑406.4
Unlawful advertising of marijuana - exception 18‑18‑406.5
Unlawful use of marijuana in a detention facility 18‑18‑406.6
Extraction of marijuana concentrate - definitions 18‑18‑406.9
Unlawful distribution or purchase of dextromethorphan - penalty - preemption - definitions 18‑18‑407
Special offender - definitions 18‑18‑409
Reduction or suspension of sentence for providing substantial assistance 18‑18‑410
Declaration of class 1 public nuisance 18‑18‑411
Keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances 18‑18‑412
Abusing toxic vapors - prohibited 18‑18‑412.5
Unlawful possession of materials to make methamphetamine and amphetamine - penalty 18‑18‑412.7
Sale or distribution of materials to manufacture controlled substances 18‑18‑412.8
Retail sale of methamphetamine precursor drugs - unlawful acts - penalty 18‑18‑413
Authorized possession of controlled substances 18‑18‑414
Unlawful acts - licenses - penalties 18‑18‑415
Fraud and deceit 18‑18‑416
Controlled substances - inducing consumption by fraudulent means 18‑18‑417
Notice of conviction 18‑18‑418
Exemptions 18‑18‑419
Imitation and counterfeit controlled substances act 18‑18‑420
Imitation controlled substances - definitions 18‑18‑421
Imitation controlled substances - determination - considerations 18‑18‑422
Imitation controlled substances - violations - penalties 18‑18‑423
Counterfeit substances prohibited - penalty 18‑18‑424
Imitation controlled substances - exceptions 18‑18‑425
Drug paraphernalia - legislative declaration 18‑18‑426
Drug paraphernalia - definitions 18‑18‑427
Drug paraphernalia - determination - considerations 18‑18‑428
Possession of drug paraphernalia - penalty 18‑18‑429
Manufacture, sale, or delivery of drug paraphernalia - penalty 18‑18‑430
Advertisement of drug paraphernalia - penalty 18‑18‑430.5
Drug paraphernalia - exemption 18‑18‑431
Defenses 18‑18‑432
Drug offender public service and rehabilitation program - definitions 18‑18‑433
Constitutional provisions 18‑18‑434
Offenses relating to natural medicine and natural medicine product - definitions 18‑18‑501
Administrative inspections and warrants 18‑18‑502
Injunctions 18‑18‑503
Cooperative arrangements and confidentiality 18‑18‑504
Pleadings - presumptions - liabilities 18‑18‑505
Judicial review 18‑18‑506
Education and research 18‑18‑601
Pending proceedings - applicability 18‑18‑602
Continuation of rules - application to existing relationships 18‑18‑603
Statutes of limitations 18‑18‑604
Uniformity of interpretation 18‑18‑605
Severability 18‑18‑606
Drug case data collection 18‑18‑607
Safe stations - disposal of controlled substances - medical evaluation - definition
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 18-18-428’s source at colorado​.gov