Colorado legal term
Cosmetic in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Cosmetic” 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 “Cosmetic” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Cosmetic" means an article, or its components, intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to, the human body, or any part of the human body, for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering appearance. (C.R.S. § 18-13-114.5)
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