It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), C.R.S., or any other drug to a degree that renders such person incapable of safely operating a firearm or bow and arrow to hunt or take any wildlife in this state. The fact that any person charged with a violation of this section is or has been entitled to use such controlled substance or drug under the laws of this state shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this section. For the purposes of this section, being under the influence of any drug shall include the use of glue-sniffing, aerosol inhalation, or the inhalation of any other toxic vapor. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and an assessment of twenty license suspension points.
Source: L. 84: Entire article R&RE, p. 876, § 1, effective January 1, 1985. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1587, § 19, effective May 31. L. 2012: Entire section amended, (HB 12-1311), ch. 281, p. 1630, § 81, effective July 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 33-6-112 as it existed prior to 1984.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 6 - Law Enforcement and Penalties - Wildlife
§ 33-6-101. Powers and Duties of Officers
§ 33-6-102. Items Constituting Public Nuisance - When - Seizure
§ 33-6-103. Prosecution of Offenses
§ 33-6-104. Imposition of Penalty - Procedures
§ 33-6-105. Disposition of Fines and Surcharges
§ 33-6-106. Suspension of License Privileges
§ 33-6-107. Licensing Violations - Penalties - Rule
§ 33-6-108. Possession as Prima Facie Evidence
§ 33-6-109. Wildlife - Illegal Possession
§ 33-6-110. Division Action to Recover Possession and Value of Wildlife Unlawfully Taken
§ 33-6-112. Evidence of Wildlife Sex and Species
§ 33-6-113. Illegal Sale of Wildlife
§ 33-6-113.5. Illegal Businesses on Division Property
§ 33-6-114. Transportation, Importation, Exportation, and Release of Wildlife
§ 33-6-115. Theft of Wildlife - Tampering With Trap
§ 33-6-115.5. Hunting, Trapping, and Fishing - Intentional Interference With Lawful Activities
§ 33-6-116. Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing on Private Property - Posting Public Lands
§ 33-6-117. Willful Destruction of Wildlife - Legislative Intent
§ 33-6-118. Killing of Big Game Animals in Contest Prohibited
§ 33-6-119. Pursuit of Wounded Game - Waste of Edible Game Wildlife - Use of Wildlife as Bait
§ 33-6-120. Hunting, Trapping, or Fishing Out of Season or in a Closed Area
§ 33-6-121. Hunters to Wear Fluorescent Pink or Daylight Fluorescent Orange Garments
§ 33-6-122. Hunting in a Careless Manner - Definition
§ 33-6-123. Hunting Under the Influence
§ 33-6-124. Use of a Motor Vehicle or Aircraft - Rules
§ 33-6-125. Possession of a Loaded Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
§ 33-6-126. Shooting From a Public Road
§ 33-6-127. Hunting With Artificial Light, Night Vision, or Thermal Imaging Devices
§ 33-6-128. Damage or Destruction of Dens or Nests - Harassment of Wildlife
§ 33-6-129. Damage to Property or Habitat Under Division Control
§ 33-6-130. Explosives, Toxicants, and Poisons Not to Be Used