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Action to abate a public nuisance in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Action to abate a public nuisance” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.

What does “Action to abate a public nuisance” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Action to abate a public nuisance" means any action authorized by this part 3 to restrain, remove, terminate, prevent, abate, or perpetually enjoin a public nuisance. (C.R.S. § 16-13-301)

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