Article XVII. Militia
Article XVII, Section 5. Exemption in time of peace
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
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.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
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