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Adulterated in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Adulterated” 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 “Adulterated” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Adulterated" means varying from the standard of composition or quality prescribed by or pursuant to any statute of the state of Colorado or the United States providing criminal penalties for such variance, or set by established commercial usage. (C.R.S. § 18-5-301)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.