Colorado · Colorado Revised Statutes — Title 18, Criminal Code
C.R.S. Title 18 § 18-9-206: Unauthorized release of an animal - penalty - restitution
What this law says, in plain English
A person who intentionally releases a confined animal (used for research, commerce, sport, education, or public safety) without owner consent commits unauthorized release of an animal, a class 2 misdemeanor. Conviction requires paying restitution for damages caused by the release.
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