1. (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

   1. (a) Birth parent means a parent who gave birth to a child born in this state. Birth parent also includes a person presumed to be a parent or an alleged genetic parent in accordance with sections 19-4-105 and 25-2-112 (3) or a parent who signs a voluntary acknowledgment of parentage or is recognized pursuant to section 19-4-106.
   2. (b) Material information means the legal name of a birth parent, the birth date of a birth parent, the mother's maiden name prior to a first marriage, if applicable, and the place of birth of a birth parent.
2. (2) A birth parent commits the crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth certificate if the birth parent knowingly and intentionally misrepresents material information that is used to create a child's birth certificate.
3. (3) The crime of misrepresentation of material information in the preparation of a birth certificate is a petty offense.

Source: L. 2015: Entire section added, (HB 15-1282), ch. 325, p. 1328, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2021: (3) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3232, § 444, effective March 1, 2022. L. 2022: (1)(a) amended, (HB 22-1153), ch. 210, p. 1394, § 8, effective August 10.

Cross references: For the penalty for a petty offense, see § 18-1.3-503.