§ 38-97. Use of stench bombs.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person within the city to open, or cause to be opened, break, or cause to be broken, expose, convey or place, or cause to be exposed, conveyed or placed in any street, public place, building or enclosure, any container having therein any substance, powder, fluid, material or a combination thereof, which will or may cause the emission of obnoxious odors, fumes, gases or irritants which may cause injury, discomfort or prejudice to the public health.

(b)

This prohibition shall not apply to the use thereof by a law enforcement agency of the federal, state or municipal government, or where the use of the same is for the protection of life, limb or property.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any person within the city to prepare, make, assemble, combine, sell or manufacture any substance, powder, fluid, material or a combination thereof, which will or may cause or produce an obnoxious odor, fumes, gases or irritants, with the intent or knowledge that the same will be used in any street, public place, building or enclosure for the purpose of causing injury, discomfort or prejudice to public health, except as provided in subsections (a) and (b).

(Code 1950, §§ 764.1, 764.2)

State law reference

Stink bombs, C.R.S. 1973, 18-4-513.