18-4-513 – Criminal use of a noxious substance.

Statutory language for  Criminal use of a noxious substance.

(1) Any person who deposits on the land or in the building or vehicle of another, without the other person’s consent, any stink bomb or device, irritant, or offensive-smelling substance with the intent to interfere with another’s use or enjoyment of the land, building, or vehicle commits a civil infraction.

(2) It shall be an affirmative defense that a peace officer in the performance
of his duties reasonably used a noxious substance.

Source

L. 71: R&RE, p. 433, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-4-513. L. 73: p. 538, § 2. L. 2021: (1) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3180, § 220, effective March 1, 2022.

Editors Notes

Cross References

For affirmative defenses generally, see §§ 18-1-407, 18-1-710, and 18-1-805.