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Section 18-8-101 - Definitions

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As used in this article 8, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) 'Government' has the same meaning as described in section 18-1-901 (3)(i).(2) 'Governmental function' has the same meaning as described in section 18-1-901 (3)(j). (2.5) 'Peace officer' has the same meaning as described in section 16-2.5-101, C.R.S.(3) 'Public servant' has the same meaning as described in section 18-1-901 (3)(o).(4) 'Shelter-in-place order' means an official order or direction from government officials to the occupants of a building to seek shelter from an external threat in the building or a safe structure.Amended by 2023 Ch. 418,§ 1, eff. 6/7/2023.L. 71: R&RE, p. 453, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-8-101. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 405, § 19, effective June 3. L. 2003: (2.5) added, p. 1628, § 63, effective August 6.Subsection (2.5) was originally enacted as subsection (4) but was renumbered on revision for ease of location.