Colorado legal term
Proof of age in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Proof of age” 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 “Proof of age” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Proof of age" means any document issued by a governmental agency that contains a description or photograph of the person and gives the person's date of birth, including a passport, military or state identification card, or driver's license. (C.R.S. § 18-18-406.9)
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