(1) Any person who with criminal intent does any of the following to a motor vehicle or to any part, equipment, attachment, accessory, or appurtenance contained in or forming a part thereof without the knowledge and consent of the owner of such motor vehicle commits tampering with a motor vehicle:
Tightens or loosens any bolt, bracket, wire, screw, or other fastening contained in,contained on, or forming a part of such motor vehicle; or
Shifts or changes the gears or brakes of such motor vehicle; or
Scratches, mars, marks, or otherwise damages such motor vehicle or any part thereof;or
Adds any substance or liquid to the gas tank, carburetor, oil, radiator, or any otherpart of such motor vehicle; or
Aids, abets, or assists in the commission or attempted commission of any such unlawful act or acts enumerated in this subsection (1).
(2) Tampering with a motor vehicle is:
A class 1 misdemeanor if the damage is less than one thousand dollars;
A class 5 felony if the damage is one thousand dollars or more but less than twentythousand dollars;
A class 3 felony if the damage is twenty thousand dollars or more or causes bodilyinjury to a person.
Source: L. 94: Entire title amended with relocations, p. 2440, § 1, effective January 1, 1995. L. 98: (2)(a) and (2)(b) amended, p. 799, § 16, effective July 1; (2)(a) and (2)(b) amended, p. 1441, § 22, effective July 1. L. 2007: (2) amended, p. 1697, § 16, effective July 1.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 2007 act amending subsection (2), see section 1 of chapter 384, Session Laws of Colorado 2007.