C.R.S. Section 18-4-516
Criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater

(1)

A person who, while within a motion picture theater, knowingly operates an audiovisual recording function of a device for the purpose of recording a motion picture, while a motion picture is being exhibited, without the consent of the owner or lessee of the motion picture theater, commits the offense of criminal operation of a device in a motion picture theater.

(2)

Criminal operation of a device in a motion picture theater is a civil infraction.

(3)

If a person operates or appears to operate an audiovisual recording function for the purpose of recording a motion picture in a motion picture theater, the owner or lessee of a facility in which a motion picture is being exhibited, or the authorized agent or employee of the owner of lessee, or any peace or police officer, acting in good faith and upon probable cause based upon reasonable grounds therefor, may detain and question such person, in a reasonable manner for the purpose of ascertaining whether the person is guilty of criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater. Such questioning of a person by the owner or lessee of a motion picture theater, or the authorized agent or employee of the owner or lessee, or peace or police officer does not render the owner or lessee of a motion picture theater, or the authorized agent or employee of the owner or lessee, or peace or police officer civilly or criminally liable for slander, false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, or unlawful detention.

(4)

This section does not prevent a lawfully authorized investigative, law enforcement, or intelligence-gathering employee or agent of the state or federal government, while operating within the scope of lawfully authorized investigative, protective, law enforcement, or intelligence-gathering activities, from operating an audiovisual recording function of a device in a motion picture theater.

(5)

Nothing in this section prevents prosecution under any other provision of law providing for greater penalty.

(6)

As used in this section:

(a)

“Audiovisual recording function” means the capability of a device to record or transmit a motion picture or any part thereof by means of any technology now known or hereafter developed.

(b)

“Motion picture theater” means a movie theater, screening room, or other venue when used primarily for the exhibition of motion pictures.

Source: Section 18-4-516 — Criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-18.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

18‑4‑101
Definitions 18‑4‑102
First degree arson 18‑4‑103
Second degree arson 18‑4‑104
Third degree arson 18‑4‑105
Fourth degree arson 18‑4‑201
Definitions 18‑4‑202
First degree burglary 18‑4‑203
Second degree burglary 18‑4‑204
Third degree burglary 18‑4‑205
Possession of burglary tools 18‑4‑301
Robbery 18‑4‑302
Aggravated robbery 18‑4‑305
Use of photographs, video tapes, or films of property 18‑4‑401
Theft 18‑4‑403
Statutory intent 18‑4‑404
Obtaining control over any stolen thing of value - conviction 18‑4‑405
Rights in stolen property 18‑4‑406
Concealment of goods 18‑4‑407
Questioning of person suspected of theft without liability 18‑4‑408
Theft of trade secrets - penalty 18‑4‑409
Motor vehicle theft - definitions 18‑4‑409.5
Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle - definition 18‑4‑411
Transactions for profit in stolen goods 18‑4‑412
Theft of medical records or medical information - penalty - definitions 18‑4‑413
Mandatory sentencing for repeated felony theft from a store - store defined 18‑4‑414
Evidence of value 18‑4‑415
Use of photographs, video tapes, or films of property 18‑4‑416
Theft by resale of a lift ticket or coupon 18‑4‑417
Unlawful acts - theft detection devices 18‑4‑420
Chop shop activity - ownership or operation of a chop shop - altered or removed identification number - penalties - definitions 18‑4‑501
Criminal mischief 18‑4‑502
First degree criminal trespass 18‑4‑503
Second degree criminal trespass 18‑4‑504
Third degree criminal trespass 18‑4‑504.5
Definition of premises 18‑4‑505
First degree criminal tampering 18‑4‑506
Second degree criminal tampering 18‑4‑506.3
Tampering with equipment associated with oil or gas gathering operations - penalty 18‑4‑506.5
Tampering with a utility meter - penalty 18‑4‑507
Defacing or destruction of written instruments 18‑4‑508
Defacing, destroying, or removing landmarks, monuments, or accessories 18‑4‑509
Defacing a cave - definitions 18‑4‑510
Defacing posted notice 18‑4‑511
Littering of public or private property - repeal 18‑4‑512
Abandonment of a motor vehicle 18‑4‑513
Criminal use of a noxious substance 18‑4‑514
Use of photographs, video tapes, or films of property 18‑4‑515
Entry to survey property - exception to criminal trespass 18‑4‑516
Criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater 18‑4‑601
Definitions 18‑4‑602
Unlawful transfer for sale 18‑4‑603
Unlawful trafficking in unlawfully transferred articles 18‑4‑604
Dealing in unlawfully packaged recorded articles 18‑4‑604.3
Unlawful recording of a live performance 18‑4‑604.7
Trafficking in unlawfully recorded live performance 18‑4‑605
Applicability 18‑4‑606
Confiscation and disposition of items 18‑4‑607
Restitution 18‑4‑701
Theft of cable service - definitions 18‑4‑702
Civil action - damages 18‑4‑703
Severability
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

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