Colorado criminal charge
Unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming in Colorado
Unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-20-111. Its classification is not fixed: Colorado assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by C.R.S. § 18-20-111.
What is the penalty for unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Unlawful manufacture, sale, or distribution of gaming devices - licensee — Applies when a person licensed under article 30 of title 44 violates subsection (1), (2), or (3).) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Unlawful manufacture, sale, or distribution of gaming devices - licensee — Applies when a person licensed under article 30 of title 44 violates subsection (1), (2), or (3).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Unlawful manufacture, sale, or distribution of gaming devices - licensee — Applies when a person licensed under article 30 of title 44 violates subsection (1), (2), or (3).; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (no statutory minimum) (Unlawful manufacture, sale, or distribution of gaming devices - non-licensee — Applies when a person not licensed under article 30 of title 44 violates subsection (1), (2), or (3).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to 750 usd (no statutory minimum) (Unlawful manufacture, sale, or distribution of gaming devices - non-licensee — Applies when a person not licensed under article 30 of title 44 violates subsection (1), (2), or (3).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful manufacture, sale, or distribution of gaming devices - licensee | class 6 felony | Applies when a person licensed under article 30 of title 44 violates subsection (1), (2), or (3). | 18-20-111(4) |
| Unlawful manufacture, sale, or distribution of gaming devices - non-licensee | class 2 misdemeanor | Applies when a person not licensed under article 30 of title 44 violates subsection (1), (2), or (3). | 18-20-111(4) |
Common questions about unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming in Colorado
Is unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming ranges from a class 2 misdemeanor to a class 6 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-20-111.
Unlawful manufacture, sale, or distribution of gaming devices - licensee: class 6 felony (C.R.S. § 18-20-111(4)) · Unlawful manufacture, sale, or distribution of gaming devices - non-licensee: class 2 misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-20-111(4))
What are the penalties for unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming in Colorado?
Penalties for unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 2 misdemeanor up to a class 6 felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming?
Unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming is governed by C.R.S. § 18-20-111 (Unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming - unlawful instruction).
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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.