Theft discovered - duties - liability.

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(1) If a motor vehicle is identified as stolen by the system, the person submitting the inquiry shall report the incident to the nearest law enforcement agency with jurisdiction within one business day.

  1. A person who, acting in good faith, recycles a motor vehicle or reports an incident toa law enforcement agency shall be immune from civil liability and criminal prosecution for such acts if made in reliance on the system. The department of public safety shall not be subject to civil liability for failing to identify a stolen vehicle.

  2. A person who fails to comply with subsection (1) of this section commits a class 3 misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in accordance with section 18-1.3501, C.R.S. A person who fails to comply with subsection (1) of this section two times within five years commits a class 2 misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in accordance with section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S. A person who fails to comply with subsection (1) of this section three or more times within five years commits a class 1 misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in accordance with section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S.

Source: L. 2007: Entire part amended, p. 1628, § 1, effective July 1.


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