Definitions.
Denver Revised Municipal Code § 28-301
in effectSec. 28-301. - Definitions.
As defined in this section:
(1) "Facial covering" means any opaque mask, garment, helmet, headgear, or other item that conceals or obscures the facial identity of an individual, including, but not limited to, a balaclava, tactical mask, gator, ski mask, and any similar type of facial covering or face-shielding item. The following will not be considered face coverings for the purposes of this section:
(a) A clear or translucent mask that does not conceal the identity of the law enforcement officers.
(b) A medical mask used to protect against the transmission of and disease or infection.
(c) A mask, face covering, or helmet that is otherwise required to comply with other local, state, or federal public safety standards.
(d) Eyewear necessary to protect against the use of potential retinal weapons, including, but not limited to, tear gas and lasers.
(2) "Law enforcement personnel" means peace officers including police officers, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, Colorado State Patrol troopers, POST-certified corrections officers, marshals, deputy marshals, Colorado Bureau of Investigation agents, parole or probation officers, and all federal law enforcement officers or agents of a federal law enforcement agency. The term "law enforcement personnel" also includes peace officers described in Part 1 of Article 2.5 of Title 16 and section 16-3-110, C.R.S., as amended.
(Ord. No. 125-26, § 1, 3-2-26)
Source: City and County of Denver, Revised Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/co/denver/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIREMUCO_CH28HURI_ARTXCLIDLAENPE_S28-301DEFetched: 10/27/2026