(1) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (1) is effective March 1, 2022. ] Any person who knowingly appropriates, excavates, injures, or destroys any historical, prehistorical, or archaeological resource on land owned by the state or any county, city and county, city, town, district, or other political subdivision of the state without a valid permit commits a class 2 misdemeanor. All articles and materials illegally taken and all money and materials derived from the sale or trade of the same shall be forfeited to the society.
Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1384, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 131-12-9. L. 90: (1) amended, p. 1279, § 4, effective May 9. L. 2021: (1) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3230, § 432, 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: For injunctions, see C.R.C.P. 65.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 80 - State History, Archives, and Emblems
Part 4 - Historical, Prehistorical, and Archaeological Resources
§ 24-80-401. Title to Historical, Prehistorical, and Archaeological Resources
§ 24-80-402. Administration of Part 4
§ 24-80-403. Office of State Archaeologist - Purpose
§ 24-80-404. State Archaeologist - Appointment - Qualifications
§ 24-80-405. Objectives and Duties of the State Archaeologist
§ 24-80-408. Properties Not Owned by the State
§ 24-80-409. Penalty - Injunction - Temporary Restraining Order