§ 5

Colo. Const. art. XVII, § 5

Exemption in time of peace.

Effective Dec 31, 2006Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 73. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 2955, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 2007, p. 2964, December 31, 2006.

No person having conscientious scruples against bearing arms shall be compelled to do militia duty in time of peace.

Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 73. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 2955, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 2007, p. 2964, December 31, 2006.