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Rigging publicly exhibited contests in Colorado

civil infractionCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Rigging publicly exhibited contests is a civil infraction under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-5-402. As a civil infraction, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Colorado sets for that offense class. Colorado sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by C.R.S. § 18-5-402.

What is the penalty for rigging publicly exhibited contests in Colorado?

Penalties for Rigging publicly exhibited contests
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Fineup to 100 usd (no statutory minimum) (civil matter, no jail; individual statutes may set a different fine)discretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-503

Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).

Common questions about rigging publicly exhibited contests in Colorado

Is rigging publicly exhibited contests a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Rigging publicly exhibited contests is a civil infraction in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-5-402.

What are the penalties for rigging publicly exhibited contests in Colorado?

As a civil infraction, rigging publicly exhibited contests carries a fine of up to $100 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503.

Which Colorado statute covers rigging publicly exhibited contests?

Rigging publicly exhibited contests is governed by C.R.S. § 18-5-402 (Rigging publicly exhibited contests).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.