2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 18 - Criminal Code
Article 18 - Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 2013
Part 6 - Miscellaneous
§ 18-18-601. Pending proceedings - applicability

(1) This article does not affect or abate a prosecution for a violation of law occurring before July 1, 1992. If the offense being prosecuted is similar to one set out in part 4 of this article, the penalties under said part 4 apply if they are less than those under prior law.

(2) This article does not affect a civil seizure, forfeiture, or injunctive proceeding commenced before July 1, 1992.

(3) All administrative proceedings pending under previous laws that are superseded by this article must be continued and brought to a final determination in accord with the laws and rules in effect before July 1, 1992. Any substance controlled under prior law but which is not listed in section 18-18-203, 18-18-204, 18-18-205, 18-18-206, or 18-18-207 is automatically controlled without further proceedings and must be included in the appropriate schedule.

(4) The board or department shall initially permit persons to register who own or operate any establishment engaged in the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of any controlled substance prior to July 1, 1992, and who are registered or licensed by the state.