Colorado legal term
Bomb in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Bomb” 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 “Bomb” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Bomb" means any explosive or incendiary device or molotov cocktail, as defined in section 9-7-103, or any chemical device that causes or can cause an explosion, that is not specifically designed for lawful and legitimate use in the hands of its possessor. (C.R.S. § 18-12-101)
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