A person shall not assume or exercise the functions, powers, duties, or privileges incident and belonging to a marshal, police officer, or other peace officer without having first received an appointment in writing from the lawfully constituted authorities of the state.

Source: L. 1891: p. 20, § 1. R.S. 08: § 4675. C.L. § 7954. CSA: C. 116, § 1. CRS 53: § 99-2-1. L. 64: p. 296, § 243. C.R.S. 1963: § 99-2-1. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 245, § 2, effective March 31. L. 2022: Entire section amended, (HB 22-1371), ch. 250, p. 1836, § 1, effective August 10.

Cross references: For the description of peace officer in the criminal code, see § 16-2.5-101.