Colorado Code
Part 1 - Drivers' Licenses
§ 42-2-136. Unlawful Possession or Use of License







(5.5) No person shall photograph, photostat, duplicate, or in any way reproduce any driver's license or facsimile thereof for the purpose of distribution, resale, reuse, or manipulation of the data or images contained in such driver's license unless authorized by the department or otherwise authorized by law.

(b) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (5.5) of this section commits a class 3 misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S.
(6) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (6) is effective March 1, 2022. ] (a) Any person who violates any provision of subsections (1) to (5) of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor.
(b) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (5.5) of this section commits a petty offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-503.

Source: L. 94: Entire title amended with relocations, p. 2154, § 1, effective January 1, 1995. L. 97: (5.5) added and (6) amended, p. 354, § 2, effective August 6. L. 2000: (1) to (4) amended, p. 1357, § 33, effective July 1, 2001. L. 2001: (1) amended, p. 941, § 8, effective July 1. L. 2002: (6)(b) amended, p. 1560, § 363, effective October 1. L. 2021: (6) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3300, § 709, effective March 1, 2022.


Cross references: (1) For the penalty for a class 2 misdemeanor, see § 18-1.3-501.
(2) For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending subsection (6)(b), see section 1 of chapter 318, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.

Structure Colorado Code

Colorado Code

Title 42 - Vehicles and Traffic

Article 2 - Drivers' Licenses

Part 1 - Drivers' Licenses

§ 42-2-101. Licenses for Drivers Required - Penalty - Definition

§ 42-2-102. Persons Exempt From License

§ 42-2-103. Motorcycles - Low-Power Scooters - Driver's License Required

§ 42-2-104. Licenses Issued - Denied

§ 42-2-105. Special Restrictions on Certain Drivers

§ 42-2-105.5. Restrictions on Minor Drivers Under Eighteen Years of Age - Penalties - Legislative Declaration

§ 42-2-106. Instruction Permits and Temporary Licenses

§ 42-2-107. Application for License or Instruction Permit - Anatomical Gifts - Donations to Emily Keyes - John W. Buckner Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund - Legislative Declaration - Rules - Annual Report - Repeal

§ 42-2-108. Application of Minors - Rules

§ 42-2-109. Release From Liability

§ 42-2-110. Revocation Upon Death of Signer for Minor

§ 42-2-111. Examination of Applicants and Drivers - When Required

§ 42-2-112. Medical Advice - Use by Department - Provider Immunity

§ 42-2-113. License Examiners Appointed

§ 42-2-114. License Issued - Voluntary Disability Identifier Symbol - Fees - Rules - Report - Definitions

§ 42-2-114.5. Licensing Services Cash Fund - Fee Setting Procedures - Rules

§ 42-2-115. License, Permit, or Identification Card to Be Exhibited on Demand - Penalty

§ 42-2-116. Restricted License

§ 42-2-117. Duplicate Permits and Minor Licenses - Replacement Licenses

§ 42-2-118. Renewal of License in Person, by Mail, or Electronically - Donations to Emily Keyes - John W. Buckner Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund - Rules - Report - Repeal

§ 42-2-118.1. Driver Restoration and Payment Incentive Program

§ 42-2-119. Notices - Change of Address or Name

§ 42-2-120. Methods of Service

§ 42-2-121. Records to Be Kept by Department - Admission of Records in Court

§ 42-2-121.5. Emergency Contact Information - Website Form - License Application - Driver's License Database

§ 42-2-122. Department May Cancel License - Limited License for Physical or Mental Limitations - Rules

§ 42-2-123. Suspending Privileges of Nonresidents and Reporting Convictions

§ 42-2-124. When Court to Report Convictions

§ 42-2-125. Mandatory Revocation of License and Permit

§ 42-2-126. Revocation of License Based on Administrative Determination

§ 42-2-126.5. Revocation of License Based on Administrative Actions Taken Under Tribal Law - Repeal

§ 42-2-127. Authority to Suspend License - to Deny License - Type of Conviction - Points

§ 42-2-127.5. Authority to Suspend License - Violation of Child Support Order

§ 42-2-127.6. Authority to Suspend License - Providing Alcohol to an Underage Person

§ 42-2-127.7. Authority to Suspend Driver's License - Uninsured Motorists - Legislative Declaration

§ 42-2-127.9. Authority to Suspend Driver's License - Leaving the Scene of an Accident

§ 42-2-128. Vehicular Homicide - Revocation of License

§ 42-2-129. Mandatory Surrender of License or Permit for Driving Under the Influence or With Excessive Alcoholic Content

§ 42-2-130. Mandatory Surrender of License or Permit for Drug Convictions. (repealed.)

§ 42-2-131. Revocation of License or Permit for Failing to Comply With a Court Order Relating to Nondriving Alcohol Convictions

§ 42-2-132. Period of Suspension or Revocation

§ 42-2-132.5. Mandatory and Voluntary Restricted Licenses Following Alcohol Convictions - Rules

§ 42-2-133. Surrender and Return of License

§ 42-2-134. Foreign License Invalid During Suspension

§ 42-2-135. Right to Appeal

§ 42-2-136. Unlawful Possession or Use of License

§ 42-2-137. False Affidavit - Penalty

§ 42-2-138. Driving Under Restraint - Penalty - Definitions

§ 42-2-139. Permitting Unauthorized Minor to Drive

§ 42-2-140. Permitting Unauthorized Person to Drive

§ 42-2-141. Renting or Loaning a Motor Vehicle to Another

§ 42-2-142. Violation - Penalty

§ 42-2-143. Legislative Declaration

§ 42-2-144. Reporting by Certified Level Ii Alcohol and Drug Education and Treatment Program Providers - Notice of Administrative Remedies Against a Driver's License - Rules