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Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18. Criminal Code § 18-5-116. Controlled substances--inducing consumption by fraudulent means

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) It is unlawful for any person, surreptitiously or by means of fraud, misrepresentation, suppression of truth, deception, or subterfuge, to cause any other person to unknowingly consume or receive the direct administration of any controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-102(5); except that nothing in this section shall diminish the scope of health care authorized by law.

(2) Any person who violates the provisions of this section commits a class 4 felony.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18. Criminal Code § 18-5-116. Controlled substances--inducing consumption by fraudulent means - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-18-criminal-code/co-rev-st-sect-18-5-116/

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