(3) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (3) is effective March 1, 2022. ] An offense under this section is a petty offense; except that knowingly obstructing the entrance into, or exit from, a funeral or funeral site, or knowingly obstructing a highway or other passageway where a funeral procession is taking place is a class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 468, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-9-107. L. 97: IP(1) and (1)(b) amended, p. 1012, § 17, effective August 6. L. 2006: (3) amended, p. 1198, § 4, effective May 26. L. 2021: (3) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3202, § 309, effective March 1, 2022.
Editor's note: Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
Cross references: (1) For obstructing highways, see § 43-5-301.
(2) In 2006, subsection (3) was amended by the "Right to Rest in Peace Act". For the title and legislative declaration, see section 1 of chapter 262, Session Laws of Colorado 2006.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 9 - Offenses Against Public Peace, Order, and Decency
Part 1 - Public Peace and Order
§ 18-9-104. Engaging in a Riot
§ 18-9-105. Disobedience of Public Safety Orders Under Riot Conditions
§ 18-9-105. Disobedience of Public Safety Orders Under Riot Conditions
§ 18-9-106. Disorderly Conduct
§ 18-9-107. Obstructing Highway or Other Passageway
§ 18-9-108. Disrupting Lawful Assembly
§ 18-9-108.5. Residential Picketing - Legislative Declaration
§ 18-9-109. Interference With Staff, Faculty, or Students of Educational Institutions
§ 18-9-110. Public Buildings - Trespass, Interference - Penalty
§ 18-9-111. Harassment - Kiana Arellano's Law
§ 18-9-112. Loitering - Definition - Legislative Declaration
§ 18-9-113. Desecration of Venerated Objects
§ 18-9-114. Hindering Transportation
§ 18-9-114. Hindering Transportation
§ 18-9-115. Endangering Public Transportation and Utility Transmission - Repeal
§ 18-9-115.5. Violation of a Restraining Order Related to Public Conveyances
§ 18-9-115.5. Violation of a Restraining Order Related to Public Conveyances
§ 18-9-116. Throwing Missiles at Vehicles - Harassment of Bicyclists
§ 18-9-116.5. Vehicular Eluding
§ 18-9-117. Unlawful Conduct on Public Property
§ 18-9-118. Firearms, Explosives, or Incendiary Devices in Facilities of Public Transportation
§ 18-9-120. Terrorist Training Activities - Penalties - Exemptions
§ 18-9-121. Bias-Motivated Crimes
§ 18-9-123. Bringing Alcohol Beverages, Bottles, or Cans Into the Major League Baseball Stadium