C.R.S. Section 18-9-124
Hazing

  • penalties
  • legislative declaration

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The general assembly finds that, while some forms of initiation constitute acceptable behavior, hazing sometimes degenerates into a dangerous form of intimidation and degradation. The general assembly also recognizes that although certain criminal statutes cover the more egregious hazing activities, other activities that may not be covered by existing criminal statutes may threaten the health of students or, if not stopped early enough, may escalate into serious injury.

(b)

In enacting this section, it is not the intent of the general assembly to change the penalty for any activity that is covered by any other criminal statute. It is rather the intent of the general assembly to define hazing activities not covered by any other criminal statute.

(2)

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

(a)

“Hazing” means any activity by which a person recklessly endangers the health or safety of or causes a risk of bodily injury to an individual for purposes of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any student organization; except that “hazing” does not include customary athletic events or other similar contests or competitions, or authorized training activities conducted by members of the armed forces of the state of Colorado or the United States.

(b)

“Hazing” includes but is not limited to:

(I)

Forced and prolonged physical activity;

(II)

Forced consumption of any food, beverage, medication or controlled substance, whether or not prescribed, in excess of the usual amounts for human consumption or forced consumption of any substance not generally intended for human consumption;

(III)

Prolonged deprivation of sleep, food, or drink.

(3)

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in hazing.

(4)

Any person who violates subsection (3) of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor.

Source: Section 18-9-124 — Hazing - penalties - legislative declaration, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-18.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

18‑9‑101
Definitions 18‑9‑102
Inciting riot 18‑9‑103
Arming rioters 18‑9‑104
Engaging in a riot 18‑9‑105
Disobedience of public safety orders under riot conditions 18‑9‑106
Disorderly conduct 18‑9‑107
Obstructing highway or other passageway 18‑9‑108
Disrupting lawful assembly 18‑9‑108.5
Residential picketing - legislative declaration 18‑9‑109
Interference with staff, faculty, or students of educational institutions 18‑9‑110
Public buildings - trespass, interference - penalty 18‑9‑111
Harassment - Kiana Arellano’s Law 18‑9‑112
Loitering - definition - legislative declaration 18‑9‑113
Desecration of venerated objects 18‑9‑114
Hindering transportation 18‑9‑115
Endangering public transportation and utility transmission 18‑9‑115.5
Violation of a restraining order related to public conveyances 18‑9‑116
Throwing missiles at vehicles - harassment of bicyclists 18‑9‑116.5
Vehicular eluding 18‑9‑117
Unlawful conduct on public property 18‑9‑118
Firearms, explosives, or incendiary devices in facilities of public transportation 18‑9‑119
Failure or refusal to leave premises or property upon request of a peace officer - penalties - payment of costs 18‑9‑120
Terrorist training activities - penalties - exemptions 18‑9‑121
Bias-motivated crimes 18‑9‑122
Preventing passage to and from a health-care facility - engaging in prohibited activities near facility 18‑9‑123
Bringing alcohol beverages, bottles, or cans into the major league baseball stadium 18‑9‑124
Hazing - penalties - legislative declaration 18‑9‑125
Interference with a funeral 18‑9‑201
Definitions 18‑9‑201.5
Scope of part 2 18‑9‑202
Cruelty to animals - aggravated cruelty to animals - service animals - short title 18‑9‑202.5
Impounded animals - costs of impoundment, provision, and care - disposition - procedures - application - definition 18‑9‑204
Animal fighting - penalty 18‑9‑204.5
Unlawful ownership of dangerous dog - legislative declaration - definitions 18‑9‑205
Disposition of fines 18‑9‑206
Unauthorized release of an animal - penalty - restitution 18‑9‑207
Tampering or drugging of livestock 18‑9‑208
Forfeiture of animals 18‑9‑209
Immunity for reporting cruelty to animals - false report - penalty 18‑9‑301
Definitions 18‑9‑302
Wiretapping and eavesdropping devices prohibited - penalty 18‑9‑303
Wiretapping prohibited - penalty 18‑9‑304
Eavesdropping prohibited - penalty 18‑9‑305
Exceptions 18‑9‑306
Abuse of telephone and telegraph service 18‑9‑306.5
Obstruction of telephone or telegraph service 18‑9‑309
Telecommunications crime 18‑9‑309.5
Civil remedies - injunctions - forfeiture 18‑9‑310
Unlawful use of information - penalty 18‑9‑310.5
False statement to the CBI for sex offender registry information 18‑9‑311
Automated dialing systems prohibited 18‑9‑312
Hostage, endangered person, or armed person in geographical area - telephone, electronic, cellular, or digital communications 18‑9‑313
Personal information on the internet - victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking - other protected persons - definitions 18‑9‑313.5
Personal information on the internet - election officials - definitions 18‑9‑314
Interference with lawful distribution of newspapers - definitions
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 18-9-124’s source at colorado​.gov