C.R.S. § 12-120-206 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 120 / Part 2 / Section 12-120-206
12-120-206. Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

12-120-206. Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline. (1) The board may take disciplinary or other action as authorized by section 12-20-404 against, or limit the scope of practice of, any professional engineer or engineer-intern for:

(a) Engaging in fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or enrollment;

(b) Failing to meet the generally accepted standards of engineering practice whether through act or omission;

(c) A felony that is related to the ability to practice engineering; except that the board shall be governed by the provisions of sections 12-20-202 (5) and 24-5-101 in considering the conviction or plea. A certified copy of the judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction of the conviction or plea shall be presumptive evidence of the conviction or plea for the purposes of any hearing under this part 2. A plea of nolo contendere, or its equivalent, accepted by the court shall be considered as a conviction.

(d) Violating, or aiding or abetting in the violation of, the provisions of this part 2 or an applicable provision of article 20 of this title 12, any rule adopted by the board in conformance with the provisions of part 1 of this article 120 or this part 2, or any order of the board issued in conformance with the provisions of this part 2;

(e) Using false, deceptive, or misleading advertising;

(f) Performing services beyond one's competency, training, or education;

(g) Failing to report to the board any professional engineer known to have violated any provision of this part 2 or any board order or rule;

(h) Habitual or excessive use or abuse of alcohol, controlled substances, or any habit-forming drug;

(i) Using any schedule I controlled substance, as set forth in section 18-18-203;

(j) Failing to report to the board any malpractice claim against the professional engineer or any partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or joint stock association of which the professional engineer is a member, that is settled or in which judgment is rendered, within sixty days after the effective date of the settlement or judgment, if the claim concerned engineering services performed or supervised by the engineer;

(k) Failing to pay any fine assessed pursuant to this part 2;

(l) Violating any law or regulation governing the practice of engineering in another state or jurisdiction. A plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent accepted by the board of another state or jurisdiction may be considered to be the same as a finding of guilty for purposes of any hearing under this part 2.

(m) Using in any manner an expired, suspended, or revoked license, certificate, or seal, practicing or offering to practice when not qualified, or falsely claiming that the individual is licensed;

(n) Failing to respond to the allegations in a complaint within the length of time specified in the letter issued by the board in accordance with subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The board may issue and send a letter of admonition by first-class mail to a professional engineer or engineer-intern at the individual's last-known address under the circumstances specified in and in accordance with section 12-20-404 (4).

(3) In addition to any other penalty that may be imposed pursuant to this article 120, the board may fine any professional engineer violating any provision of this article 120 or any rule promulgated pursuant to this article 120 or section 12-20-204 not less than fifty dollars and not more than five thousand dollars for each violation proven by the board.

(4) The board may issue a letter of concern to a professional engineer or an engineer-intern based on any of the grounds specified in subsection (1) of this section without conducting a hearing as specified in section 12-120-207 when an instance of potentially unsatisfactory conduct comes to the board's attention but, in the board's judgment, does not warrant formal action by the board. Letters of concern shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed to members of the public or in any court action unless the board is a party.
C.R.S. § 12-145-116 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 145 / Section 12-145-116
12-145-116. Judicial review
Status: in_force

12-145-116. Judicial review. Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of all final actions and orders.
C.R.S. § 12-30-117 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 30 / Part 1 / Section 12-30-117
12-30-117. Acceptance of patients enrolled in standardized plan - acceptance of reimburseme
Status: in_force

12-30-117. Acceptance of patients enrolled in standardized plan - acceptance of reimbursement rate requirements. The commissioner of insurance may require a health-care provider, after a hearing pursuant to section 10-16-1306, to participate in a standardized plan, as defined in section 10-16-1303 (14), and accept the reimbursement rate described in section 10-16-1306.
C.R.S. § 12-290-120 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 290 / Part 1 / Section 12-290-120
12-290-120. Injunctive proceedings
Status: in_force

12-290-120. Injunctive proceedings. The board may seek injunctive relief in accordance with section 12-20-406, but only to enjoin any person who does not possess a currently valid or active podiatry license from committing any act declared to be unlawful or prohibited by this article 290.
C.R.S. § 12-250-111 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 250 / Section 12-250-111
12-250-111. Persons entitled to practice as naturopathic doctors - title protection for natu
Status: in_force

12-250-111. Persons entitled to practice as naturopathic doctors - title protection for naturopathic doctors. (1) A person shall not hold himself or herself out as a naturopathic doctor or use any of the titles or initials referred to in subsection (2) of this section unless the person is registered as a naturopathic doctor pursuant to this article 250.

(2) A naturopathic doctor may use the title "naturopathic doctor", or "doctor of naturopathy", or the initials "N.D."

(3) A naturopathic doctor shall qualify any specialty services provided to the public with "naturopathic" or "naturopath".

(4) A naturopathic doctor shall not use:

(a) The term "physician" in describing the naturopathic doctor's registered naturopathic medicine practice in this state;

(b) The abbreviations "NMD" or "N.M.D.";

(c) The term "naturopathic medical doctor".

(5) Nothing in this section prevents a naturopathic doctor from disclosing membership in national organizations or associations of naturopathic physicians unless the disclosure is false, misleading, or deceptive.

(6) Nothing in this section prevents a person from using the term "doctor" or the title "Dr." if he or she satisfies the requirements of section 6-1-707 (1)(a).
C.R.S. § 12-295-111 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 295 / Section 12-295-111
12-295-111. Grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

12-295-111. Grounds for discipline. (1) "Grounds for discipline", as used in this article 295, means any action by any person who:

(a) Has procured or attempted to procure a license by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, misleading omission, or material misstatement of fact;

(b) (I) Has been convicted of a felony or any crime that would constitute a violation of this article 295.

(II) For purposes of this subsection (1)(b), "convicted" includes a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or imposing a sentence that is deferred prior to final sentencing or dismissal with prejudice.

(III) A certified copy of the judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction of the conviction or plea shall be prima facie evidence of the conviction.

(c) Has acted in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of individuals under the person's care;

(d) Has had a license to practice as a psychiatric technician or any other health-care occupation suspended or revoked in any jurisdiction. A certified copy of the order of suspension or revocation shall be prima facie evidence of the suspension or revocation.

(e) Has violated or has aided or knowingly permitted any person to violate any provision of this article 295 or an applicable provision of article 20 or 30 of this title 12;

(f) Has practiced as a psychiatric technician in a manner that fails to meet generally accepted standards for the practice;

(g) Has violated any order or rule of the board pertaining to practice or licensure as a psychiatric technician;

(h) Has falsified or in a negligent manner made incorrect entries or failed to make essential entries on patient records;

(i) Habitually or excessively uses or abuses alcohol or controlled substances, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), or other drugs having similar effects, or is diverting controlled substances, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), or other drugs having similar effects from the licensee's place of employment; except that the board has the discretion not to discipline the licensee if the licensee is participating in good faith in an alcohol or substance use disorder treatment program approved by the board;

(j) (I) Has failed to notify the board of a physical illness, physical condition, or behavioral, mental health, or substance use disorder that affects the psychiatric technician's ability to practice as a psychiatric technician with reasonable skill and safety to patients or that may endanger the health or safety of individuals under the person's care;

(II) Has failed to act within the limitations created by a physical illness, physical condition, or behavioral, mental health, or substance use disorder that renders the psychiatric technician unable to practice as a psychiatric technician with reasonable skill and safety to patients or that may endanger the health or safety of individuals under the person's care; or

(III) Has failed to comply with the limitations agreed to under a confidential agreement entered into pursuant to section 12-30-108;

(k) Has violated the confidentiality of information or knowledge as prescribed by law concerning any patient;

(l) Has engaged in any conduct that would constitute a crime as defined in title 18, and which conduct relates to the person's employment as a psychiatric technician;

(m) Willfully fails to respond in a materially factual and timely manner to a complaint issued pursuant to section 12-255-119 (3);

(n) Fraudulently obtains, sells, transfers, or furnishes any psychiatric technician diploma, license, renewal of license, or record, or aids or abets another in the activity;

(o) Advertises, represents, or holds himself or herself out in any manner as a psychiatric technician or practices as a psychiatric technician without having a license to practice as a psychiatric technician issued under this article 295;

(p) Uses in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a licensed psychiatric technician without having a license issued under this article 295; or

(q) Practices as a psychiatric technician during the time his or her license is suspended or revoked.
C.R.S. § 12-135-508 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 135 / Part 5 / Section 12-135-508
12-135-508. Grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

12-135-508. Grounds for discipline. (1) The director may take disciplinary action in accordance with sections 12-20-404, 12-135-401, and 12-135-507 against an applicant or licensee who has:

(a) Advertised, represented, or held themself out as a licensed mortuary science professional after the expiration, suspension, or revocation of their license;

(b) Falsified information in an application for a license or to renew a license under this part 5;

(c) Attempted to obtain or obtained a license by fraud, deception, or misrepresentation;

(d) Engaged in fraud, misrepresentation, deception, or cheating in taking or furnishing the results of an examination required by section 12-135-603 (1)(b), 12-135-703 (1)(b), 12-135-803 (1)(b), or 12-135-903;

(e) Fraudulently obtained or furnished or aided and abetted another person in fraudulently obtaining or furnishing:

(I) A license issued under this part 5;

(II) A renewal or reinstatement of a license issued under this part 5; or

(III) A diploma, a certificate, or a record related to a license issued under this part 5;

(f) (I) Failed to notify the director, in writing, of:

(A) The entry of a final judgment by a court in favor of another party and against the licensee for malpractice of mortuary science; or

(B) A settlement by the licensee in response to charges or allegations of malpractice of mortuary science.

(II) To comply with subsection (1)(f)(I) of this section, the licensee must:

(A) Give the notice within ninety days after the entry of the judgment or settlement; and

(B) For notice of a judgment, include the name of the court, the case number, and the names of all parties to the action.

(g) (I) A disqualifying criminal history as described in section 12-135-503.

(II) For the purposes of subsection (1)(g)(I) of this section, a certified copy of a document from a court of competent jurisdiction documenting a conviction or entry of a plea is conclusive evidence of the conviction or the plea. In considering a disciplinary action, the director shall be governed by sections 12-20-202 (5) and 24-5-101.

(h) Advertised, represented, held themself out in any manner, or used any designation in connection with an individual's name as a mortuary science professional without being licensed under this article 135;

(i) Violated or aided or abetted a violation of this article 135, article 20 or 30 of this title 12, a rule adopted under this article 135, or an order of the director;

(j) Failed to report to the director the surrender of a license, certification, or registration to, or an adverse action taken against a license, certification, or registration by, a governmental agency in another state, territory, or country, a law enforcement agency, or a court for acts that constitute grounds for discipline under this article 135 or a rule promulgated under this article 135;

(k) Committed an act that does not meet, or failed to perform an act necessary to meet, generally accepted standards of mortuary science;

(l) Used fraudulent, coercive, or dishonest practices, or demonstrated incompetence or untrustworthiness, in this state or elsewhere;

(m) Disinfected, preserved, or made final disposition of human remains with knowledge sufficient to arouse a reasonable suspicion of a crime in connection with the cause of death of the decedent unless the licensee has obtained the permission of the coroner, the deputy coroner, or, if there is no coroner, the district attorney;

(n) Discriminated because of race, creed, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, or ancestry in the provision of funeral services or the services of a mortuary science professional;

(o) Authorized an officer of or employee of a licensee, of a registrant under section 12-135-110 or 12-135-303, or of another person having a professional relationship with the decedent to approve or cause the final disposition of human remains in violation of this article 135;

(p) Paid or provided benefits in a manner that deprives the next of kin or legal representative of the right to use those payments or benefits at a funeral establishment of the customer's choice;

(q) Engaged in a business practice that interferes with the freedom of choice of the general public to choose a mortuary science professional or funeral establishment;

(r) Refused to properly and promptly release human remains, naturally reduced remains, or cremated remains to the custody of the person who has the legal right to effect the release, regardless of whether any costs have been paid;

(s) Told a person that a casket was required when the expressed wish of the decedent, next of kin, or legal representative was for immediate cremation;

(t) Embalmed, naturally reduced, or cremated human remains without obtaining permission from the person with the right of final disposition, unless otherwise required by section 12-135-106;

(u) Prohibited, hindered, or restricted or attempted to prohibit, hinder, or restrict:

(I) A person from offering or advertising immediate cremation, immediate natural reduction, advance funeral arrangements, or low-cost funerals;

(II) A person from forming or facilitating arrangements between memorial societies and funeral industry members; or

(III) A funeral service industry member from disclosing accurate information concerning funeral merchandise and services;

(v) Engaged in willfully dishonest conduct;

(w) Committed negligence that defrauded or caused injury or was likely to defraud or cause injury in the practice of cremation, natural reduction, embalming, funeral directing, or providing for final disposition;

(x) Sold or offered to sell the soil produced by the natural reduction of human remains to any person;

(y) Commingled the following without the consent of the person or persons with the right of final disposition, as determined by section 15-19-106, in the course of a person's business, vocation, or occupation:

(I) The cremated remains of more than one person, except as authorized in section 12-135-109;

(II) The soil produced by the natural reduction of the human remains of more than one person, except as authorized in section 12-135-109;

(III) The cremated remains of more than one person within a cremation chamber; or

(IV) The human remains of more than one person within a container used to naturally reduce human remains to produce soil; or

(z) Used, in the course of a person's business, vocation, or occupation, the soil produced by the natural reduction of human remains to grow food for human consumption.

(2) (a) For purposes of this section only and except as provided in subsection (2)(b) of this section, "next of kin" does not include a person who is arrested on suspicion of having committed, is charged with, or has been convicted of a felony offense specified in part 1 of article 3 of title 18 involving the death of the decedent.

(b) Subsection (2)(a) of this section does not apply if, before final disposition of the deceased person's human remains, charges are not brought, charges are brought but dismissed, or the person charged is acquitted of the alleged crime.
C.R.S. § 12-165-112 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 165 / Section 12-165-112
12-165-112. Director's authority to examine, inspect, and test
Status: in_force

12-165-112. Director's authority to examine, inspect, and test. (1) The director or the director's designee may inspect radon measurement locations and radon mitigation system installations to ensure that radon measurement and radon mitigation are conducted in accordance with this article 165.

(2) In response to a complaint or other knowledge, and with the consent of the owner and occupant of a premises, the director or the director's designee may enter the premises at a reasonable time to inspect the premises, question all persons who are present, and require the production of radon mitigation system plans, sketches, diagnostic information, and other evidence.

(3) The director or the director's designee may inspect and test any equipment used for radon measurement or radon mitigation.

(4) It is unlawful to interfere with an inspection conducted by the director or the director's designee.
C.R.S. § 12-10-506 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Part 5 / Section 12-10-506
12-10-506. Powers of commission - injunction - rules
Status: in_force

12-10-506. Powers of commission - injunction - rules. (1) The commission may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining any act or practice that constitutes a violation of this part 5, and, upon a showing that a person is engaging or intends to engage in any such act or practice, an injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate order shall be granted by the court, regardless of the existence of another remedy therefor. Any notice, hearing, or duration of any injunction or restraining order shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Colorado rules of civil procedure.

(2) The commission may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a receiver if it determines that the appointment is necessary to protect the property or interests of purchasers of a subdivision or part thereof.

(3) The commission shall issue or deny a certificate or additional registration within sixty days from the date of receipt of the application by the commission. The commission may make necessary investigations and inspections to determine whether any developer has violated this part 5 or any lawful rule promulgated by the commission. If, after an application by a developer has been submitted pursuant to section 12-10-503 or information has been submitted pursuant to section 12-10-504, the commission determines that an inspection of a subdivision is necessary, it shall complete the inspection within sixty days from the date of filing of the application or information, or the right of inspection is waived and the lack thereof shall not be grounds for denial of a registration.

(4) The commission, the director, or the administrative law judge appointed for a hearing may issue a subpoena compelling the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, papers, or records pursuant to an investigation or hearing of the commission. Any such subpoena shall be served in the same manner as for subpoenas issued by district courts.

(5) The commission has the power to make any rules necessary for the enforcement or administration of this part 5.

(6) The commission shall adopt, promulgate, amend, or repeal such rules as are necessary to:

(a) Require written disclosures to any purchasers as provided in subsection (7) of this section and to prescribe and require that standardized forms be used by subdivision developers in connection with the sale or lease of a subdivision or any part thereof, except as otherwise provided in section 12-10-503 (3)(f); and

(b) Require that developers maintain certain business records for a period of at least seven years.

(7) The commission may require any developer to make written disclosures to purchasers in their contracts of sale or by separate written documents if the commission finds that the disclosures are necessary for the protection of the purchasers.

(8) The commission or its designated representative may audit the accounts of any homeowners' association, the funds of which are controlled by a developer.
C.R.S. § 12-255-136 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 255 / Part 1 / Section 12-255-136
12-255-136. Change of name - direction to revisor - repeal
Status: repealed

12-255-136. Change of name - direction to revisor - repeal. (Repealed)
C.R.S. § 12-280-128 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 280 / Part 1 / Section 12-280-128
12-280-128. Judicial review
Status: in_force

12-280-128. Judicial review. Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of all final actions and orders of the board that are subject to judicial review.
C.R.S. § 12-240-117 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 240 / Section 12-240-117
12-240-117. Issuance of licenses - prior practice prohibited
Status: in_force

12-240-117. Issuance of licenses - prior practice prohibited. (1) If the board determines that an applicant possesses the qualifications required by this article 240, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice medicine.

(2) Prior to the approval of a license, the applicant shall not engage in the practice of medicine in this state, and any person who practices medicine in this state without first obtaining approval of a license shall be deemed to have violated the provisions of this article 240.

(3) All holders of a license to practice medicine granted by the board, or by the state board of medical examiners as constituted under any prior law of this state, shall be accorded equal rights and privileges under all laws of the state of Colorado, shall be subject to the same duties and obligations, and shall be authorized to practice medicine, as defined by this article 240 in all its branches.
C.R.S. § 12-140-102 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 140 / Section 12-140-102
12-140-102. Definitions
Status: in_force

12-140-102. Definitions. As used in this article 140, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Designee" means an individual designated by a nontransplant tissue bank registered in accordance with section 12-140-103.

(2) "Human remains" means all or any portion of the physical remains of a dead human who was born alive.

(3) (a) "Nontransplant tissue bank" means a person that, for any purpose other than transplantation into a living human being, and with the intent of further distribution, provides or engages in at least one of the following for the storage and distribution of human remains:

(I) Recovery;

(II) Collection;

(III) Acquisition;

(IV) Distribution;

(V) Screening;

(VI) Storage; or

(VII) Arrangement.

(b) "Nontransplant tissue bank" does not include:

(I) An eye bank, an organ procurement organization, or a tissue bank, as those terms are defined in section 15-19-202 (10), (16), and (31), respectively;

(II) A funeral establishment registered in accordance with section 12-135-110;

(III) A crematory registered in accordance with section 12-135-303; or

(IV) An approved medical college, as defined in section 12-240-104 (3), or similar educational institution that accepts human remains primarily for its own educational or research purposes.
C.R.S. § 12-315-105 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 315 / Part 1 / Section 12-315-105
12-315-105. License requirements and exceptions - definitions - rules
Status: repealed

12-315-105. License requirements and exceptions - definitions - rules. (1) An individual shall not practice veterinary medicine in this state if the individual is not a licensed veterinarian. An individual shall not practice artificial insemination or ova transplantation of cattle or other animal species in this state except in accordance with rules established pursuant to section 12-315-106 (5)(c). An individual not licensed as a veterinarian pursuant to this part 1 shall not diagnose, issue prognoses for, prescribe for, or perform surgery on an animal. This article 315 does not prohibit:

(a) An employee of the federal, state, or local government from performing the employee's official duties;

(b) A person who is a veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor in an approved school of veterinary medicine from performing duties or actions as described in section 12-315-116;

(c) A person from advising with respect to, or performing acts that are, accepted livestock management practices;

(d) A veterinarian regularly licensed in another state from consulting with a licensed veterinarian in this state;

(e) Any merchant or manufacturer from selling, at the person's regular place of business, medicines, feed, appliances, or other products used in the prevention or treatment of animal diseases;

(f) (I) Except as provided in subsection (1)(f)(II) of this section and subject to subsection (2) of this section, the owner of an animal and the owner's employees from caring for and treating the animal belonging to the owner.

(II) Subsection (1)(f)(I) of this section does not apply in cases where the ownership of the animal was transferred for purposes of circumventing this article 315 or where the primary reason for hiring the employee is to circumvent this article 315.

(g) A person from lecturing or giving instructions or demonstrations at a school of veterinary medicine or in connection with a continuing education course or seminar for veterinarians;

(h) Any person from selling or applying any pesticide, insecticide, or herbicide;

(i) Any person from engaging in bona fide scientific research that reasonably requires experimentation involving animals or commercial production of biologics or animal medicines;

(j) Any individual from performing tasks under the appropriate level of supervision by a licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the individual's performance in accordance with board rules adopted pursuant to section 12-315-105.5;

(k) Repealed.

(l) Any person otherwise appropriately licensed or approved by the state from performing the functions described in section 12-315-104 (14)(d);

(m) Any person from performing massage on an animal in accordance with section 12-235-110 (1)(f);

(n) The practice of animal chiropractic pursuant to section 12-215-127;

(o) The practice of animal physical therapy pursuant to section 12-285-116 (4);

(p) Any person from assisting in a surgical procedure under the immediate supervision of a licensed veterinarian, who is responsible for the person's performance;

(q) (I) (A) A person from administering a rabies vaccine to an animal if the person is under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian and has been trained in rabies vaccine storage, handling, and administration and in the management of adverse events; or

(B) A person working on behalf of an animal shelter from administering a rabies vaccine to animal-shelter-owned animals if the person is under the indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian and has been trained in rabies vaccine storage, handling, and administration and in the management of adverse events.

(II) The veterinarian signing the rabies vaccination certificate shall ensure that the person who administered the vaccine pursuant to this subsection (1)(q) is identified on the certificate.

(r) An individual acting under at least indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian from providing care to animals located at an animal shelter that are the property or under the stewardship of an animal shelter if:

(I) The individual is performing tasks in compliance with a written or verbal protocol provided by the supervising licensed veterinarian; and

(II) The supervising licensed veterinarian has determined the individual has received sufficient and proper training;

(s) An individual from performing accepted animal husbandry on livestock, as those terms are defined in section 35-42-103, if the individual is an owner of an animal or is an individual acting under the direction of the owner of the animal pursuant to subsection (1)(f)(I) of this section;

(t) An individual from performing tasks on livestock under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian and:

(I) The supervising licensed veterinarian has established a veterinarian-client-patient relationship with the livestock and the owner of the livestock;

(II) The individual is performing tasks in compliance with written or verbal instructions or communications developed by the supervising licensed veterinarian; and

(III) The supervising licensed veterinarian has determined the individual performing the tasks has received sufficient and proper training; or

(u) [Editor's note: Subsection (1)(u) is effective January 1, 2026.] A veterinary professional associate from practicing veterinary medicine that is:

(I) Within the veterinary professional associate's advanced education and experience; and

(II) Performed while under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the veterinary professional associate's performance.

(2) (a) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(f) of this section, a person who is not a licensed veterinarian shall not distribute, dispense, or prescribe prescription drugs. Except as provided in subsection (2)(b) of this section, a licensed veterinarian must have a veterinarian-client-patient relationship with the animal and its owner or other caretaker in order to administer, distribute, dispense, or prescribe prescription drugs to or for an animal. A licensed veterinarian may delegate the administration of prescription drugs or the filling of a prescription order to an individual under an appropriate level of supervision determined in accordance with this article 315 and board rules adopted pursuant to section 12-315-105.5 (4).

(b) (I) In an emergency situation where a licensed veterinarian who has a veterinarian-client-patient relationship prescribes a prescription drug that the licensed veterinarian does not have in stock and is not available at a local pharmacy, another licensed veterinarian who does not have a veterinarian-client-patient relationship with the animal and owner or other caretaker may administer, distribute, or dispense the prescription drug to the animal based on the examining veterinarian's expertise and veterinarian-client-patient relationship.

(II) The board shall adopt rules defining what constitutes an emergency situation under which this subsection (2)(b) would apply, including a requirement that failure to administer, distribute, or dispense the prescription drug threatens the health and well-being of the animal and requiring detailed records documenting the emergency circumstances that include at least the following:

(A) A requirement that the examining veterinarian with the veterinarian-client-patient relationship document the emergency and the immediate need for the prescription drug;

(B) A requirement that the examining veterinarian with the veterinarian-client-patient relationship document the veterinarian's efforts to obtain the prescription drug from a local pharmacy, including documentation of contact with at least one pharmacy in the general proximity of the examination location that does not have the prescription drug immediately available; and

(C) A requirement that the licensed veterinarian who administers, distributes, or dispenses the prescription drug document the date the prescription is administered, distributed, or dispensed.

(III) A veterinarian who administers, distributes, dispenses, or prescribes a prescription drug in accordance with this subsection (2)(b) is not subject to discipline pursuant to section 12-315-112 (1)(y) if the veterinarian satisfies the requirements of this subsection (2)(b) and the rules adopted by the board.

(3) If a veterinarian complies with the requirements of section 12-280-121, the veterinarian may maintain an office stock of compounded drugs. As used in this subsection (3), "office stock" has the same meaning as set forth in section 12-280-121 (5)(b).

(4) (a) As used in this subsection (4), unless the context otherwise requires:

(I) "Cat" means a small, domesticated feline animal that is kept as a pet. "Cat" does not include a nondomesticated wild animal.

(II) "Dog" means any canine animal owned for domestic, companionship, service, therapeutic, or assistance purposes.

(III) "Emergency medical service provider" means an emergency medical service provider who is certified or licensed by the department of public health and environment, created under section 25-1-102.

(IV) "Employer" means an entity or organization that employs or enlists the services of an emergency medical service provider, regardless of whether the provider is paid or is a volunteer. The employer may be a public, private, for-profit, or nonprofit organization or entity; or a special district.

(V) "Preveterinary emergency care" means the immediate medical stabilization of a dog or cat by an emergency medical service provider, in an emergency to which the emergency medical service provider is responding, through means including oxygen, fluids, medications, or bandaging, with the intent of enabling the dog or cat to be treated by a veterinarian. "Preveterinary emergency care" does not include care provided in response to an emergency call made solely for the purpose of tending to an injured dog or cat unless a person's life could be in danger attempting to save the life of a dog or cat.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an emergency medical service provider may provide preveterinary emergency care to dogs and cats to the extent the provider has received commensurate training and is authorized by the employer to provide the care. The provision of preveterinary emergency care to dogs and cats by emergency medical service providers in accordance with this subsection (4)(b) is not a violation of this article 315. Requirements governing the circumstances under which emergency medical service providers may provide preveterinary emergency care to dogs and cats may be specified in the employer's policies governing the provision of care.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nothing in subsection (4)(b) of this section imposes upon an emergency medical service provider any obligation to provide care to a dog or cat or to provide care to a dog or cat before a person.
C.R.S. § 12-215-128 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 215 / Part 1 / Section 12-215-128
12-215-128. Chiropractic assistants
Status: in_force

12-215-128. Chiropractic assistants. A chiropractor may supervise up to five unlicensed persons as chiropractic assistants if the unlicensed persons have received appropriate training as established by the board by rule promulgated pursuant to section 12-215-105. A chiropractic assistant may perform his or her duties only under the direct supervision of a chiropractor and only in those areas in which the chiropractic assistant has the requisite skill and training. A chiropractic assistant shall not perform a diagnosis, an adjustment, or acupuncture.
C.R.S. § 12-105-125 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 105 / Section 12-105-125
12-105-125. Grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

12-105-125. Grounds for discipline. (1) The director may take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404 upon proof that the licensee:

(a) Has been convicted of or has entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony. In considering the conviction of or the plea to any such crime, the director shall be governed by the provisions of sections 12-20-202 (5) and 24-5-101.

(b) Made any misstatement on his or her application for licensure to practice as a barber, hairstylist, cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail technician or attempted to obtain a license to practice by fraud, deception, or misrepresentation;

(c) Committed an act or failed to perform an act necessary to meet the generally accepted standards to practice a profession licensed under this article 105, which shall include performing services outside of the person's area of training, experience, or competence;

(d) Excessively or habitually uses or abuses alcohol or controlled substances;

(e) Has violated any of the provisions of this article 105, an applicable provision of article 20 of this title 12, or any valid order of the director;

(f) Is guilty of unprofessional or dishonest conduct;

(g) Advertises by means of false or deceptive statement;

(h) Fails to display the license as provided in section 12-105-116;

(i) Fails to comply with the rules promulgated by the director pursuant to section 12-105-106 (1)(a);

(j) Is guilty of willful misrepresentation;

(k) Fails to disclose to the director within forty-five days a conviction for a felony or any crime that is related to the practice as a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, hairstylist, or nail technician;

(l) Aids or abets the unlicensed practice of barbering, hairstyling, or cosmetology or the unlicensed provision of esthetician or nail technician services; or

(m) Fails to timely respond to a complaint sent by the director pursuant to section 12-105-124.
C.R.S. § 12-235-115 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 235 / Section 12-235-115
12-235-115. Unauthorized practice - criminal penalties
Status: in_force

12-235-115. Unauthorized practice - criminal penalties. (1) A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice massage therapy without an active license issued under this article 235 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(b).

(2) A person who knowingly aids or abets the unlicensed practice of massage therapy is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(b).
C.R.S. § 12-110-110 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 110 / Section 12-110-110
12-110-110. Office director - appointment - qualification - powers and duties - director of
Status: in_force

12-110-110. Office director - appointment - qualification - powers and duties - director of division's powers and duties. (1) The office director is appointed by, and serves under the supervision of, the director of the division.

(2) The office director must:

(a) Be of good character and not have been convicted of any felony or match-related offense, notwithstanding section 24-5-101; and

(b) Not be engaged in any other profession or occupation that could present a conflict of interest with the duties of office director.

(3) (a) In addition to the duties imposed upon the office director elsewhere in this article 110, the office director shall, in accordance with this article 110 and the rules of the commission:

(I) Direct and supervise the administrative and technical activities of the commission;

(II) Supervise and administer the operation of matches; and

(III) As deemed necessary by the director of the division, advise and make recommendations to the director of the division with regard to the director of the division's functions.

(b) In addition to the duties imposed upon the director of the division elsewhere in this article 110, the director of the division shall:

(I) Attend meetings of the commission or appoint a designee to attend in the director of the division's place;

(II) Advise and recommend to the commission rules and other procedures as the director of the division deems necessary and advisable to improve the conduct of boxing;

(III) Furnish any documents of the commission that may be required by the state auditor in the performance of audits performed in conformance with part 1 of article 3 of title 2; and

(IV) Enforce this article 110 and investigate allegations of activity that might violate this article 110.
C.R.S. § 12-140-107 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 140 / Section 12-140-107
12-140-107. Discipline
Status: in_force

12-140-107. Discipline. (1) The director may take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404 if the nontransplant tissue bank or applicant:

(a) Violates an order of the director, this article 140, an applicable provision of article 20 of this title 12, or the rules established under this article 140;

(b) Makes a material misstatement or omission in the registration or the application for a registration;

(c) Violates federal law, Colorado law, or an ordinance or resolution of a political subdivision of Colorado in the operation of the nontransplant tissue bank; or

(d) Has incurred disciplinary action related to the administration of a nontransplant tissue bank in another jurisdiction. Evidence of this disciplinary action is prima facie evidence for denial of registration or other disciplinary action if the violation would be grounds for disciplinary action in this state.

(2) Section 12-20-403 governs proceedings under this section.
C.R.S. § 12-265-120 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 265 / Section 12-265-120
12-265-120. Injunctive proceedings
Status: in_force

12-265-120. Injunctive proceedings. The board may seek injunctive relief through the attorney general or the district attorney in accordance with section 12-20-406, but only to enjoin any person who does not possess a currently valid or active nursing home administrator's license from committing any act declared to be unlawful or prohibited by this article 265. In any action taken pursuant to this section, the court shall not require the board to post a bond.
C.R.S. § 12-280-130 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 280 / Part 1 / Section 12-280-130
12-280-130. Unauthorized practice - penalties
Status: in_force

12-280-130. Unauthorized practice - penalties. (1) Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice pharmacy without an active license issued under this article 280 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a).

(2) Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice as a pharmacy technician without an active certification issued under this article 280 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a).
C.R.S. § 12-240-115 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 240 / Section 12-240-115
12-240-115. Applications for license
Status: in_force

12-240-115. Applications for license. Every person desiring a license to practice medicine shall make application to the board, the application to be verified by oath and to be in the form prescribed by the board. The application shall be accompanied by the license fee and the documents, affidavits, and certificates necessary to establish that the applicant possesses the qualifications prescribed by this article 240, apart from any required examination by the board. The burden of proof shall be upon the applicant, but the board may make such independent investigation as it may deem advisable to determine whether the applicant possesses the qualifications and whether the applicant has at any time committed any of the acts or offenses defined in this article 240 as unprofessional conduct.
C.R.S. § 12-270-120 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 270 / Section 12-270-120
12-270-120. Repeal of article - review of functions
Status: repealed

12-270-120. Repeal of article - review of functions. This article 270 is repealed, effective September 1, 2030. Before the repeal, the director's powers, duties, and functions under this article 270 are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104.
C.R.S. § 12-285-129 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 285 / Part 1 / Section 12-285-129
12-285-129. Violation - fines
Status: in_force

12-285-129. Violation - fines. Notwithstanding section 12-285-128, the board may assess a fine for a violation of this article 285 or any rule adopted under this article 285. The fine shall not be greater than one thousand dollars. All fines shall be imposed in accordance with the provisions of section 24-4-105, but shall not be considered a substitute or waiver of the criminal penalties.
C.R.S. § 12-220-503 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 220 / Part 5 / Section 12-220-503
12-220-503. What constitutes practicing unsupervised dental hygiene - rules
Status: in_force

12-220-503. What constitutes practicing unsupervised dental hygiene - rules. (1) Unless licensed to practice dentistry, a person is deemed to be practicing unsupervised dental hygiene when the person, within the scope of the person's education, training, and experience:

(a) Removes deposits, accretions, and stains by scaling with hand, ultrasonic, or other devices from all surfaces of the tooth and smooths and polishes natural and restored tooth surfaces, including root planing;

(b) Removes granulation and degenerated tissue from the gingival wall of a periodontal pocket;

(c) Provides preventive measures including the application of fluorides, sealants, and other recognized topical agents for the prevention of oral disease;

(d) Gathers and assembles information including, but not limited to:

(I) Fact-finding and patient history;

(II) Preparation of study casts for the purpose of fabricating a permanent record of the patient's present condition; as a visual aid for patient education, dental hygiene diagnosis, and dental hygiene treatment planning; and to provide assistance during forensic examination;

(III) Extra- and intra-oral inspection;

(IV) Dental and periodontal charting; and

(V) Radiographic and X-ray survey for the purpose of assessing and diagnosing dental hygiene-related conditions for treatment planning for dental hygiene services as described in this section and identifying dental abnormalities for immediate referral to a dentist;

(e) Administers a topical anesthetic to a patient in the course of providing dental care;

(f) Performs dental hygiene assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis, and dental hygiene treatment planning for dental hygiene services as described in this section and identifies dental abnormalities for immediate referral to a dentist; or

(g) (I) Prescribes, administers, and dispenses fluoride, fluoride varnish, silver diamine fluoride in accordance with subsection (1)(g)(IV) of this section, antimicrobial solutions for mouth rinsing, other nonsystemic antimicrobial agents, and related emergency drugs and reversal agents in collaboration with a licensed dentist. The board, by rule, may further define the permissible and appropriate emergency drugs and reversal agents. An articulated plan with a collaborating dentist for dental hygiene prescribing must describe any protocols, restrictions or limitations, follow-up and referral mechanisms, notification and disclosure requirements, and any other requirements established by the board by rule. Dental hygienists shall maintain clear documentation in the patient record of the drug or agent prescribed, administered, or dispensed; the date of the action; and the rationale for prescribing, administering, or dispensing the drug or agent.

(II) A dental hygienist shall not prescribe, administer, or dispense the following:

(A) Drugs whose primary effect is systemic, with the exception of fluoride supplements permitted under subsection (1)(g)(III)(A) of this section; and

(B) Dangerous drugs or controlled substances, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5).

(III) A dental hygienist may prescribe the following:

(A) Fluoride supplements as follows, all using sodium fluoride: Tablets: 0.5 mg, 1.1 mg, or 2.2 mg; lozenges: 2.21 mg; and drops: 1.1 mL;

(B) Topical anti-caries treatments as follows, all using sodium fluoride unless otherwise indicated: Toothpastes: 1.1% or less (or stannous fluoride 0.4%); topical gels: 1.1% or less (or stannous fluoride 0.4%); oral rinses: 0.05%, 0.2%, 0.44%, or 0.5%; oral rinse concentrate used in periodontal disease: 0.63% stannous fluoride; fluoride varnish: 5%; silver diamine fluoride: 38%; and prophy pastes containing approximately 1.23% sodium fluoride and used for polishing procedures as part of professional dental prophylaxis treatment;

(C) Topical anti-infectives as follows: Chlorhexidine gluconate rinses: 0.12%; chlorhexidine gluconate periodontal chips for subgingival insertion into a periodontal pocket/sulcus; tetracycline impregnated fibers, inserted subgingivally into a periodontal pocket/sulcus; doxycycline hyclate periodontal gel, inserted subgingivally into a periodontal pocket/sulcus; and minocycline hydrochloride periodontal powder, inserted subgingivally into a periodontal pocket/sulcus; and

(D) Related emergency drugs and reversal agents as authorized by the collaborating dentist.

(IV) A dental hygienist may prescribe and apply silver diamine fluoride upon completion of a postsecondary course or continuing education course developed at the postsecondary level that satisfies the requirements established by the board and provides instructions on the use and limitations of applying silver diamine fluoride. A dental hygienist may complete the course described in this subsection (1)(g)(IV) through:

(A) A live and interactive course presentation;

(B) An on-demand webinar with a completion quiz component to verify participation prior to the issuance of a certificate; or

(C) Any other format approved by the board.

(2) A dental hygienist shall state in writing and require a patient to acknowledge by signature that any diagnosis or assessment is for the purpose of determining necessary dental hygiene services only and that it is recommended by the American Dental Association, or any successor organizations, that a thorough dental examination be performed by a dentist twice each year.

(3) Unsupervised dental hygiene may be performed by licensed dental hygienists without the supervision of a licensed dentist.

(4) (a) Notwithstanding section 12-220-104 (13) or 12-220-305 (1)(b), a dental hygienist may be the proprietor of a place where supervised or unsupervised dental hygiene is performed and may purchase, own, or lease equipment necessary to perform supervised or unsupervised dental hygiene.

(b) A dental hygienist proprietor, or a professional corporation or professional limited liability corporation of dental hygienists, in addition to providing dental hygiene services, may enter into an agreement with one or more dentists for the lease or rental of equipment or office space in the same physical location as the dental hygiene practice, but only if the determination of necessary dental services provided by the dentist and professional responsibility for those services, including but not limited to dental records, appropriate medication, and patient payment, remain with the treating dentist. It is the responsibility of the dental hygienist to inform the patient as to whether there is a supervisory relationship between the dentist and the dental hygienist. An agreement under this subsection (4)(b) does not constitute employment and does not constitute cause for discipline pursuant to section 12-220-201 (1)(h).
C.R.S. § 12-245-302 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 245 / Part 3 / Section 12-245-302
12-245-302. State board of psychologist examiners - created - members - terms
Status: repealed

12-245-302. State board of psychologist examiners - created - members - terms. (1) There is created a state board of psychologist examiners under the supervision and control of the division. The state board of psychologist examiners is a type 1 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105.

(2) The board consists of seven members who are residents of the state of Colorado as follows:

(a) Four board members must be licensed psychologists, at least two of whom shall be engaged in the direct practice of psychology and one of whom is a prescribing psychologist; except that, if, after a good faith attempt, the governor determines that an applicant for membership on the board pursuant to this subsection (2)(a) who is engaged in the direct practice of psychology or who is a prescribing psychologist is not available to serve on the board for a particular term, the governor may appoint a licensed psychologist who is not engaged in the direct practice of psychology or who is not a prescribing psychologist.

(b) Three board members must be representatives of the general public, one of whom may be a mental health consumer or family member of a mental health consumer. These individuals must have never been psychologists, applicants or former applicants for licensure as psychologists, members of another mental health profession, or members of households that include psychologists or members of another mental health profession or otherwise have conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts with their duties as board members.

(3) Each board member shall hold office until the expiration of the member's appointed term or until a successor is duly appointed. The term of each member shall be four years, and no board member shall serve more than two full consecutive terms. Any vacancy occurring in board membership other than by expiration of a term shall be filled by the governor by appointment for the unexpired term of the member.

(4) The governor may remove any board member for misconduct, incompetence, or neglect of duty. Actions constituting neglect of duty shall include, but not be limited to, the failure of board members to attend three consecutive meetings or at least three quarters of the total meetings in any calendar year.

(5) Repealed.
C.R.S. § 12-170-108 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 170 / Section 12-170-108
12-170-108. License required - unauthorized practice - mandatory disclosure of information
Status: in_force

12-170-108. License required - unauthorized practice - mandatory disclosure of information. (1) An individual shall not engage in facilitation, or represent to the public or identify the individual's self as a facilitator, in this state until the individual has received a license from the director.

(2) A facilitator shall conspicuously display the license issued by the director in the healing center, including information concerning how to file a complaint against the facilitator with the director.

(3) Every licensee, permittee, registrant, or certificate holder shall provide the following information in writing to each participant prior to a preparation session, administration session, and integration session:

(a) The name, address, and phone number of the licensee, permittee, registrant, or certificate holder;

(b) An explanation of the regulations applicable to the licensee, permittee, registrant, or certificate holder pursuant to this article 170 or rules promulgated pursuant to this article 170;

(c) A listing of training, educational and experiential requirements, and qualifications the licensee, permittee, registrant, or certificate holder pursuant to this article 170 or rules promulgated pursuant to this article 170 satisfied in order to obtain a license, permit, registration, or certificate;

(d) A statement indicating that the licensee, permittee, registrant, or certificate holder is regulated by the division and an address and telephone number for the division; and

(e) A statement indicating that the participant is entitled to receive information about natural medicine services, may terminate natural medicine services at any time, and may terminate previously provided informed consent for physical contact at any time.

(4) Nothing in this section prohibits an individual from performing a bona fide religious, culturally traditional, or spiritual ceremony, if the individual informs an individual engaging in the ceremony that the individual is not a licensed facilitator and that the ceremony is not associated with commercial, business, or for-profit activity.
C.R.S. § 12-285-107 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 285 / Part 1 / Section 12-285-107
12-285-107. Use of titles restricted
Status: in_force

12-285-107. Use of titles restricted. (1) A person licensed as a physical therapist may use the title "physical therapist" or the letters "P.T." or any other generally accepted terms, letters, or figures that indicate that the person is a physical therapist. No other person shall be so designated or shall use the terms "physical therapist", "licensed physical therapist", "physiotherapist", "doctor of physical therapy", "doctor of physiotherapy", or "physical therapy technician", or the letters "P.T.", "L.P.T.", "P.T.A.", "D.P.T.", "R.P.T.", or any letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a physical therapist unless the person is licensed pursuant to this article 285.

(2) A person enrolled as a student physical therapist in an educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or a comparable organization, as determined by the board, may use the title "student physical therapist". No other person shall use the term "student physical therapist" or the letters "S.P.T." or any letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is a student physical therapist.
C.R.S. § 12-315-118 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 315 / Part 1 / Section 12-315-118
12-315-118. Repeal of article - subject to review
Status: repealed

12-315-118. Repeal of article - subject to review. This article 315 is repealed, effective September 1, 2033. Before the repeal, the board is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104.
C.R.S. § 12-265-114 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 265 / Section 12-265-114
12-265-114. Withholding or denial of license - hearing
Status: in_force

12-265-114. Withholding or denial of license - hearing. The board has the authority, pursuant to article 4 of title 24, to determine whether an applicant for a license or a temporary license to practice as a nursing home administrator possesses the qualifications required by this article 265, or whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant has done any of the acts set forth in section 12-265-113 as grounds for discipline. As used in this section, "applicant" does not include a person seeking the renewal of a license.
C.R.S. § 12-10-204 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Part 2 / Section 12-10-204
12-10-204. Errors and omissions insurance required - rules
Status: in_force

12-10-204. Errors and omissions insurance required - rules. (1) Every licensee under this part 2, except an inactive broker or an attorney licensee who maintains a policy of professional malpractice insurance that provides coverage for errors and omissions for their activities as a licensee under this part 2, shall maintain errors and omissions insurance to cover all activities contemplated under parts 2 to 6 of this article 10. The division shall make the errors and omissions insurance available to all licensees by contracting with an insurer for a group policy after a competitive bid process in accordance with article 103 of title 24. A group policy obtained by the division must be available to all licensees with no right on the part of the insurer to cancel a licensee. A licensee may obtain errors and omissions insurance independently if the coverage complies with the minimum requirements established by the division.

(2) (a) If the division is unable to obtain errors and omissions insurance coverage to insure all licensees who choose to participate in the group program at a reasonable annual premium, as determined by the division, a licensee shall independently obtain the errors and omissions insurance required by this section.

(b) The division shall solicit and consider information and comments from interested persons when determining the reasonableness of annual premiums.

(3) The division shall determine the terms and conditions of coverage required under this section based on rules promulgated by the commission. The commission shall notify each licensee of the required terms and conditions at least thirty days before the annual premium renewal date as determined by the commission. Each licensee shall file a certificate of coverage showing compliance with the required terms and conditions with the commission by the annual premium renewal date, as determined by the division.

(4) In addition to all other powers and duties conferred upon the commission by this article 10, the commission shall adopt such rules as it deems necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of this section.
C.R.S. § 12-240-129 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 240 / Section 12-240-129
12-240-129. Intern, resident, or fellow reporting
Status: in_force

12-240-129. Intern, resident, or fellow reporting. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of section 12-240-125 (9) to the contrary, the board shall inform the licensed physicians responsible for the supervision of an intern, resident, or fellow of any complaint received in writing relating to the intern, resident, or fellow. The board shall also inform the program sponsoring the intern, resident, or fellow of actions of the board regarding the complaint.

(2) The board in its discretion may release records that are not otherwise privileged or confidential by law to the licensed physicians responsible for the supervision of an intern, resident, or fellow, but only if the physician agrees in writing not to redisclose the records or the information contained therein for use outside of any proceeding within the program or practice site.

(3) Licensed physicians responsible for the supervision of interns, residents, or fellows in graduate training programs shall promptly report to the board anything concerning a licensee in the graduate training program that would constitute a violation of this article 240. The physicians shall also report to the board any licensee who has not progressed satisfactorily in the program because the licensee has been dismissed, suspended, or placed on probation for reasons that constitute unprofessional conduct as defined in section 12-240-121, unless the conduct has been reported to the peer health assistance program pursuant to section 12-240-131.
C.R.S. § 12-245-228 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 245 / Part 2 / Section 12-245-228
12-245-228. Unauthorized practice - penalties
Status: in_force

12-245-228. Unauthorized practice - penalties. (1) Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice as a psychologist, social worker, marriage and family therapist, licensed professional counselor, psychotherapist, or addiction counselor without an active license, registration, or certification issued under this article 245 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a).

(2) No action may be maintained for the breach of a contract involving the unlawful practice of psychology, social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, addiction counseling, or psychotherapy or for the recovery of compensation for services rendered under such a contract.

(3) When an individual has been the recipient of services prohibited by this article 245, whether or not the person knew that the rendition of the services were unlawful:

(a) The person or the person's personal representative is entitled to recover the amount of any fee paid for the services; and

(b) Damages for injury or death occurring as a result of the services may be recovered in an appropriate action without any showing of negligence.
C.R.S. § 12-20-406 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Part 4 / Section 12-20-406
12-20-406. Injunctive relief
Status: repealed

12-20-406. Injunctive relief. (1) Except as otherwise specified in a part or article of this title 12 or subsection (3) of this section:

(a) A regulator, in the name of the people of the state of Colorado and through the attorney general of the state of Colorado, may apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act prohibited by a part or article of this title 12.

(b) If the regulator establishes that the defendant has been or is committing an act prohibited by the part or article, the court shall enter a decree perpetually enjoining the defendant from further committing the act.

(c) An injunctive proceeding may be brought pursuant to this section in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies provided in the part or article.

(2) (a) Except as specified in subsection (2)(b) of this section, when seeking an injunction under subsection (1) of this section, a regulator is not required to allege or prove the inadequacy of any remedy at law or that substantial or irreparable damage is likely to result from a continued violation.

(b) Subsection (2)(a) of this section does not apply to the following:

(I) Article 105 of this title 12 concerning barbers and cosmetologists;

(II) Part 4 of article 120 of this title 12 concerning architects;

(III) Repealed.

(IV) Article 150 of this title 12 concerning passenger tramways;

(V) Article 210 of this title 12 concerning audiologists;

(VI) Article 215 of this title 12 concerning chiropractors;

(VII) Article 230 of this title 12 concerning hearing aid providers;

(VIII) Article 240 of this title 12 concerning medical practice;

(IX) Article 255 of this title 12 concerning nurses, certified midwives, and nurse aides;

(X) Repealed.

(XI) Article 275 of this title 12 concerning optometrists;

(XII) Article 280 of this title 12 concerning pharmacists, pharmacy businesses, and pharmaceuticals;

(XIII) Article 285 of this title 12 concerning physical therapists and physical therapist assistants; and

(XIV) Article 290 of this title 12 concerning podiatrists.

(3) This section does not apply to the following:

(a) Article 100 of this title 12 concerning accountants;

(b) Article 110 of this title 12 concerning combative sports;

(c) Repealed.

(d) Article 130 of this title 12 concerning landscape architects;

(e) Article 140 of this title 12 concerning nontransplant tissue banks;

(f) Article 220 of this title 12 concerning dentists, dental therapists, and dental hygienists;

(g) Article 250 of this title 12 concerning naturopathic doctors;

(h) Article 295 of this title 12 concerning psychiatric technicians; and

(i) Article 315 of this title 12 concerning veterinarians.
C.R.S. § 12-200-103 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 200 / Section 12-200-103
12-200-103. Definitions
Status: in_force

12-200-103. Definitions. As used in this article 200, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Acupuncture" means a system of health care based upon traditional and contemporary medical concepts that employs acupuncture diagnosis, treatment, and adjunctive therapies for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease.

(1.5) "Acupuncture aide" means an unlicensed individual performing tasks delegated to the individual by, and under the supervision of, an acupuncturist in accordance with rules promulgated by the director pursuant to section 12-200-114.

(2) "Acupuncturist" means a person who is licensed pursuant to this article 200 to perform acupuncture.

(3) "Guest acupuncturist" means an acupuncturist who is:

(a) Licensed, registered, certified, or regulated as an acupuncturist in another jurisdiction;

(b) In this state for the purpose of instruction or education for not more than seven days within a three-month period; and

(c) Under the direct supervision of a Colorado licensed acupuncturist or licensed chiropractor while performing instruction or education.

(4) "Injection therapy" means the injection of sterile herbs, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic substances, or other similar substances specifically manufactured for nonintravenous injection into acupuncture points by means of hypodermic needles used primarily for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Permissible substances include saline, glucose, lidocaine, procaine, sterile herbs, vitamin B-12, traumeel, sarapin, and homeopathic substances. "Injection therapy" includes the use of epinephrine and oxygen as necessary for patient care and safety, including for the purpose of addressing any risk of allergic reactions when using injection substances.

(5) (a) (I) "Practice of acupuncture" means the insertion and removal of acupuncture needles, dry needling, injection therapy, the application of heat therapies to specific areas of the human body, and adjunctive therapies. Adjunctive therapies within the scope of acupuncture may include manual, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and electromagnetic treatment; the recommendation of therapeutic exercises; and, subject to federal law, the recommendation of herbs and dietary guidelines. The "practice of acupuncture" is based upon traditional and contemporary medical concepts and utilizes western medicine diagnostic codes.

(II) "Practice of acupuncture" includes:

(A) The delegation of specified tasks to and the supervision of acupuncture aides in the performance of tasks as specified in rules promulgated by the director pursuant to section 12-200-114; and

(B) The provision of acupuncture services through telehealth.

(b) Nothing in this article 200 authorizes an acupuncturist to perform the practice of medicine; surgery; or spinal adjustment, manipulation, or mobilization.
C.R.S. § 12-225-104 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 225 / Section 12-225-104
12-225-104. Requirement for registration with the division - annual fee - grounds for revoca
Status: in_force

12-225-104. Requirement for registration with the division - annual fee - grounds for revocation. (1) Every direct-entry midwife shall register with the division by applying to the director in the form and manner the director requires. The application shall include the information specified in section 12-225-105.

(2) Any changes in the information required by subsection (1) of this section shall be reported within thirty days after the change to the division in the form and manner required by the director.

(3) Every applicant for registration shall pay a registration fee to be established by the director in the manner authorized by section 12-20-105. Registrations issued pursuant to this article 225 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). Any person whose registration has expired shall be subject to the penalties provided in this article 225 or section 12-20-202 (1).

(4) To qualify to register, a direct-entry midwife must have successfully completed an examination evaluated and approved by the director as an appropriate test to measure competency in the practice of direct-entry midwifery, which examination must have been developed by a person or entity other than the director or the division and the acquisition of which shall require no expenditure of state funds. The national registry examination administered by the Midwives Alliance of North America, or its successor, must be among those evaluated by the director. The director is authorized to approve any existing test meeting all the criteria set forth in this subsection (4). In addition to successfully completing the examination, a direct-entry midwife is qualified to register if the person has:

(a) Attained the age of nineteen years;

(b) Earned at least a high school diploma or the equivalent;

(c) Successfully completed training approved by the director in:

(I) The provision of care during labor and delivery and during the antepartum and postpartum periods;

(II) Parenting education for prepared childbirth;

(III) Aseptic techniques and universal precautions;

(IV) Management of birth and immediate care of the mother and the newborn;

(V) Recognition of early signs of possible abnormalities;

(VI) Recognition and management of emergency situations;

(VII) Special requirements for home birth;

(VIII) Recognition of communicable diseases affecting the pregnancy, birth, newborn, and postpartum periods; and

(IX) Recognition of the signs and symptoms of increased risk of medical, obstetric, or neonatal complications or problems as set forth in section 12-225-106 (3);

(d) Acquired practical experience including, at a minimum, experience with the conduct of at least one hundred prenatal examinations on no fewer than thirty different women and observation of at least thirty births;

(e) Participated as a birth attendant, including rendering care from the prenatal period through the postpartum period, in connection with at least thirty births; and

(f) Filed documentation with the director that the direct-entry midwife is currently certified by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross to perform adult and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation ("CPR").

(5) Effective July 1, 2003, in order to be deemed qualified to register, a direct-entry midwife must have graduated from an accredited midwifery educational program or obtained a substantially equivalent education approved by the director. The educational requirement does not apply to direct-entry midwives who have registered with the division before July 1, 2003.

(6) For purposes of registration under this article 225, no credential, licensure, or certification issued by any other state meets the requirements of this article 225, and therefore there is no reciprocity with other states.
C.R.S. § 12-275-122 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 275 / Section 12-275-122
12-275-122. Discipline - procedure - professional review - immunity - reconsideration and re
Status: in_force

12-275-122. Discipline - procedure - professional review - immunity - reconsideration and review of action by board - rules. (1) (a) With respect to licenses issued pursuant to this article 275, the board may:

(I) Impose probation, with or without supervision, on a licensee, or take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404, for any reason stated in section 12-275-120 or for violating any term of probation of the board;

(II) Summarily suspend a license upon the failure of the licensee to comply with any condition of a stipulation or order imposed by the board until the licensee complies with the condition, unless compliance is beyond the control of the licensee; and

(III) Impose a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars on a licensee for a violation of this article 275 or a rule promulgated pursuant to this article 275 other than a violation related to a standard of practice. The board shall, by rule, promulgate a fining schedule with lesser amounts for first violations and increasing amounts for subsequent violations of this subsection (1)(a)(III).

(b) Upon its own motion or upon a signed complaint, an investigation may be made if there is reasonable cause to believe that an optometrist licensed by the board has committed an act of unprofessional conduct pursuant to section 12-275-120 or, while under probation, has violated the terms of the probation.

(c) If a licensee requests a hearing to dispute formal board action or if the board finds such probability great and a hearing is conducted, the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of sections 12-20-403 and 24-4-105.

(d) The board may revoke, suspend, deny, issue, reissue, or reinstate licenses granted pursuant to this article 275 or under the previous laws of this state, and the board may take other intermediate action deemed necessary under the circumstances of each case pursuant to this section.

(2) Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of an action of the board in refusing to grant or renew, revoking, or suspending a license, issuing a letter of admonition, or placing a licensee on probation or under supervision pursuant to subsection (1)(a)(I) of this section.

(3) The board may send a letter of admonition by certified mail to a licensee under the circumstances specified in and in accordance with section 12-20-404 (4).

(4) The board may send a confidential letter of concern to a licensee under the circumstances specified in section 12-20-404 (5).

(5) In addition to the persons specified in section 12-20-402, any member of a professional review committee authorized by the board, any member of the committee's staff, and any person acting as a witness or consultant to the committee is granted the same immunity, and is subject to the same conditions for immunity, as specified in section 12-20-402.

(6) (a) The board, on its own motion or upon application, at any time after the refusal to grant a license, the imposition of any discipline, or the ordering of probation, as provided in this section and section 12-20-404, may reconsider its prior action and grant, reinstate, or restore the license, terminate probation, or reduce the severity of its prior disciplinary action. The taking of any further action, or the holding of a hearing with respect thereto, rests in the sole discretion of the board.

(b) Upon the receipt of the application, it may be forwarded to the attorney general for such investigation as may be deemed necessary. The proceedings shall be governed by the applicable provisions governing formal hearings in disciplinary proceedings. The attorney general may present evidence bearing upon the matters in issue, and the burden shall be upon the applicant seeking reinstatement to establish the averments of the application as specified in section 24-4-105 (7). No application for reinstatement or for modification of a prior order shall be accepted unless the applicant deposits with the board all amounts unpaid under any prior order of the board.

(7) Upon dismissal of a complaint that has gone to hearing, the board shall notify the complainant that he or she may receive a copy of the investigation report and the response of the optometrist or other person alleged to have violated the act upon payment of costs of copying and mailing such information.

(8) The board may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section 12-20-405.
C.R.S. § 12-120-416 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 120 / Part 4 / Section 12-120-416
12-120-416. Continuing education - rules
Status: in_force

12-120-416. Continuing education - rules. The board shall adopt rules establishing requirements for continuing education that an architect shall complete in order to renew a license to practice architecture in Colorado.
C.R.S. § 12-210-107.5 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 210 / Part 1 / Section 12-210-107.5
12-210-107.5. Continuing education
Status: in_force

12-210-107.5. Continuing education. (1) An audiologist licensed pursuant to this article 210 shall complete at least ten hours of continuing education each renewal period.

(2) Applicants for license renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement shall attest during the application process as to whether they are in compliance with this section.

(3) The director may audit compliance with this section. Audiologists shall submit documentation of their compliance with this section upon request by the director.
C.R.S. § 12-280-115 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 280 / Part 1 / Section 12-280-115
12-280-115. Exemptions from licensure - hospital residency programs - home renal dialysis -
Status: in_force

12-280-115. Exemptions from licensure - hospital residency programs - home renal dialysis - research companies. (1) The board is authorized to approve hospital residency programs in the practice of pharmacy. Persons accepted into an approved hospital residency program who are licensed to practice pharmacy in another state are exempt from the licensing requirements of this article 280 so long as their practice is limited to participation in the residency program.

(2) This article 280 does not apply to the sale or delivery of a dialysis solution if all of the following conditions are met:

(a) The sale or delivery is made directly by the manufacturer to a person with chronic kidney failure or to the designee of the person;

(b) The sale or delivery is for the purpose of self-administration by the person pursuant to an order by a physician lawfully practicing in this state; and

(c) The solution is sold or delivered in original packages, properly labeled, and unadulterated in accordance with the requirements of the "Colorado Food and Drug Act", part 4 of article 5 of title 25, and the "Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act", 21 U.S.C. sec. 301 et seq., as amended.

(3) A manufacturer that must obtain a prescription drug or device solely for use in its research, development, or testing procedures and that does not further distribute the drug or device may apply to the board for a waiver of registration pursuant to this subsection (3). The board may grant a waiver if the manufacturer submits to the board the name of the drug or device it requires and an affidavit certifying that the drug or device will only be used for necessary research, development, or testing procedures and will not be further distributed. A waiver granted pursuant to this subsection (3) does not apply to a controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), or in federal law.

(4) An employee of a facility, as defined in section 25-1.5-301, who is administering and monitoring medications to persons under the care or jurisdiction of the facility pursuant to part 3 of article 1.5 of title 25 need not be licensed by the board to lawfully possess controlled substances under this article 280.
C.R.S. § 12-220-407 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 220 / Part 4 / Section 12-220-407
12-220-407. Dental hygienist - licensure by endorsement
Status: in_force

12-220-407. Dental hygienist - licensure by endorsement. The board shall issue a license by endorsement to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.
C.R.S. § 12-220-303 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 220 / Part 3 / Section 12-220-303
12-220-303. Ownership of dental or dental hygiene practice - information to be posted - heir
Status: in_force

12-220-303. Ownership of dental or dental hygiene practice - information to be posted - heir to serve as temporary proprietor - limitations - definitions. (1) (a) Only a dentist licensed to practice dentistry in this state pursuant to this article 220 may be the proprietor of a dental practice in this state.

(b) Only a dentist licensed to practice dentistry in this state pursuant to this article 220 or a dental hygienist licensed to practice dental hygiene in this state pursuant to this article 220 may be the proprietor of a dental hygiene practice in this state.

(c) (I) Notwithstanding subsections (1)(a) and (1)(b) of this section, a nonprofit organization may be the proprietor of a dental or dental hygiene practice if:

(A) The organization is a community health center, as defined in the federal "Public Health Service Act", 42 U.S.C. sec. 254b; or

(B) At least fifty percent of the patients served by the organization are low income. As used in this subsection (1)(c)(I)(B), "low income" means the patient's income does not exceed the income level specified for determining eligibility for the children's basic health plan established in article 8 of title 25.5.

(II) Notwithstanding subsections (1)(a) and (1)(b) of this section, a political subdivision of the state may be the proprietor of a dental or dental hygiene practice. As used in this subsection (1)(c)(II), "political subdivision of the state" means a county, city and county, city, town, service authority, special district, or any other kind of municipal, quasi-municipal, or public corporation, as defined in section 7-49.5-103.

(III) The proprietorship of a dental or dental hygiene practice by a nonprofit organization that meets the criteria in subsection (1)(c)(I) of this section or by a political subdivision of the state shall not affect the exercise of the independent professional judgment of the licensed dentist or dental hygienist providing care to patients on behalf of the organization or political subdivision.

(d) (I) A dentist may conduct a dental or dental hygiene business collaboratively as a provider network in accordance with part 3 of article 18 of title 6.

(II) A dental hygienist may conduct a dental hygiene business collaboratively as a provider network in accordance with part 3 of article 18 of title 6.

(2) (a) The name, license number, ownership percentage, and other information, as required by the board, of each proprietor of a dental or dental hygiene practice, including an unlicensed heir who is the temporary proprietor of the practice, as specified in subsection (3) of this section, must be available at the reception desk of the dental or dental hygiene practice during the practice's hours of operation. The information required by this subsection (2)(a) must be available in a format approved by the board.

(b) Upon request, the dental or dental hygiene practice shall promptly make available to the requesting person a copy of the information required by subsection (2)(a) of this section.

(c) The dental or dental hygiene practice shall ensure that the information required by subsection (2)(a) of this section is accurate and current. Any change in the information shall be updated within thirty days after the change.

(3) (a) Notwithstanding sections 12-20-405 (1) and (2) and 12-220-201 (1)(h), if a dentist or dental hygienist who was the proprietor of a dental or dental hygiene practice and was engaged in the active practice of dentistry or dental hygiene dies:

(I) An heir to the dentist may serve as a proprietor of the deceased dentist's dental or dental hygiene practice for up to one year after the date of the dentist's death, regardless of whether the heir is licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene; or

(II) An heir to the dental hygienist may serve as a proprietor of the deceased dental hygienist's dental hygiene practice for up to one year after the date of the dental hygienist's death, regardless of whether the heir is licensed to practice dentistry or dental hygiene.

(b) Upon good cause shown by the heir or the heir's representative, the board may extend the period described in subsection (3)(a) of this section by up to an additional twelve months, if necessary, to allow the heir sufficient time to sell or otherwise dispose of the practice.

(c) If an heir to a deceased dentist or dental hygienist serves as a proprietor of the deceased dentist's or dental hygienist's practice as specified in subsection (3)(a) of this section, all patient care provided during the time the heir is a proprietor of the practice shall be provided by an appropriately licensed dentist or dental hygienist.

(d) The temporary proprietorship of a dental or dental hygiene practice by an unlicensed heir does not affect the exercise of the independent professional judgment of the licensed dentist or dental hygienist providing care to patients on behalf of the practice.
C.R.S. § 12-280-301 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 280 / Part 3 / Section 12-280-301
12-280-301. Definitions
Status: repealed

12-280-301. Definitions. As used in this part 3, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) Repealed.

(2) "Board-registered outlet" means a prescription drug outlet, an other outlet, a nonresident prescription drug outlet, a wholesaler, or a manufacturer.

(3) "Designated representative" means a person authorized by a registered wholesaler to act as a representative for the wholesaler.

(4) Repealed.

(5) "Facility" means a facility of a wholesaler where prescription drugs are stored, handled, repackaged, or offered for sale.

(6) Repealed.

(7) "Pedigree" means a document or electronic file containing information that records each distribution of any given prescription drug in accordance with the DQSA and any federal regulations implementing the DQSA.

(7.5) "Prescription drug" has the same meaning as set forth in section 12-280-103 (42); except that "prescription drug" excludes any drug specifically exempted under the DQSA and any federal regulations implementing the DQSA.

(8) Repealed.
C.R.S. § 12-245-230 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 245 / Part 2 / Section 12-245-230
12-245-230. Injunctive proceedings
Status: in_force

12-245-230. Injunctive proceedings. (1) A board may apply for an injunction in accordance with section 12-20-406, but only to enjoin:

(a) Any person licensed, registered, or certified by that board pursuant to this article 245 from committing any act prohibited by this article 245;

(b) A licensee, registrant, or certificate holder regulated by that board from practicing the profession for which the person is licensed, registered, or certified under this article 245 if the person has violated section 12-245-224 or 12-245-226 (2)(d).

(2) If the board demonstrates that the defendant has been or is committing any act prohibited by this article 245, the court shall enter a decree perpetually enjoining the defendant from further committing the act or from practicing any profession licensed, registered, or certified pursuant to this article 245.
C.R.S. § 12-275-114 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 275 / Section 12-275-114
12-275-114. Prescriptions - requirement to advise patients
Status: in_force

12-275-114. Prescriptions - requirement to advise patients. (1) An optometrist licensed under this article 275 may advise the optometrist's patients of their option to have the symptom or purpose for which a prescription is being issued included on the prescription order.

(2) An optometrist's failure to advise a patient under subsection (1) of this section shall not be grounds for any disciplinary action against the optometrist's professional license issued under this article 275.
C.R.S. § 12-305-115 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 305 / Section 12-305-115
12-305-115. Rule-making authority
Status: in_force

12-305-115. Rule-making authority. The director shall promulgate rules pursuant to section 12-20-204.
C.R.S. § 12-265-121 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 265 / Section 12-265-121
12-265-121. Administration of nursing homes relying on treatment by spiritual means
Status: in_force

12-265-121. Administration of nursing homes relying on treatment by spiritual means. A person who serves as an administrator of a nursing home conducted exclusively for persons who rely upon treatment by spiritual means alone, through prayer in accordance with the creed or tenets of a church or religious denomination, shall be exempt from the provisions of this article 265.
C.R.S. § 12-10-226 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Part 2 / Section 12-10-226
12-10-226. Powers of commission - injunctions
Status: in_force

12-10-226. Powers of commission - injunctions. The commission may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining any act or practice that constitutes a violation of parts 2 and 5 of this article 10, and, upon a showing that a person is engaging or intends to engage in any such act or practice, an injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate order shall be granted by the court regardless of the existence of another remedy therefor. Any notice, hearing, or duration of any injunction or restraining order shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Colorado rules of civil procedure.
C.R.S. § 12-230-202 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 230 / Part 2 / Section 12-230-202
12-230-202. Licensure - expiration - renewal - reinstatement - fees
Status: in_force

12-230-202. Licensure - expiration - renewal - reinstatement - fees. (1) (a) The director shall license all applicants who meet the requirements for licensure in this article 230.

(b) The director shall issue or deny a license within sixty days after the date the application is received.

(c) The director shall give each licensee a license bearing a unique license number. The licensee shall include the license number on all written contracts and receipts.

(2) Licenses issued pursuant to this article 230 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). A person whose license has expired is subject to the penalties set forth in this article 230 or in section 12-20-202 (1).
C.R.S. § 12-275-103 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 275 / Section 12-275-103
12-275-103. Practice of optometry defined - prescribing drugs - therapeutic optometrist - ru
Status: in_force

12-275-103. Practice of optometry defined - prescribing drugs - therapeutic optometrist - rule. (1) (a) As used in this article 275, the "practice of optometry" means the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions of the vision system, eyes, and adjacent and associated structures, including the use or prescription of lenses, prisms, vision therapy, vision rehabilitation, and prescription or nonprescription drugs including schedule II controlled narcotic substances limited to hydrocodone combination drugs and schedule III, IV, and V controlled narcotic substances for ocular disease, so long as an optometrist is practicing within the scope of his or her education as is commonly taught in accredited schools and colleges of optometry and is practicing in accordance with applicable federal and Colorado law and board rules.

(b) The following are part of the practice of optometry:

(I) The removal of superficial foreign bodies from the human eye or its appendages;

(II) Postoperative care in the following situations:

(A) With referral from a physician;

(B) If ninety days have expired after the surgery unless the physician justifies medically indicated reasons for extending the postoperative period; and

(C) If the patient has been released by the physician;

(III) The treatment of anterior uveitis;

(IV) The treatment of glaucoma with all topical and oral antiglaucoma drugs;

(V) Epilation;

(VI) Dilation and irrigation of the lacrimal system;

(VII) Punctal plug insertion and removal;

(VIII) Anterior corneal puncture;

(IX) Corneal scraping for cultures;

(X) Debridement of corneal epithelium;

(XI) Removal of corneal epithelium;

(XII) Injections for the treatment of conditions or diseases of the eye or eyelid, excluding intraocular injections penetrating the globe;

(XIII) The use of a local anesthetic in conjunction with the primary treatment of an eyelid lesion;

(XIV) Removal and biopsy of eyelid lesions without characteristics or obvious signs of malignancy, excluding lesions involving the eyelid margin or larger than five millimeters in size;

(XV) Incision and curettage of a chalazion;

(XVI) Simple repair of an eyelid laceration no larger than two and one-half centimeters and no deeper than the orbicularis muscle and not involving the eyelid margin or lacrimal drainage structures;

(XVII) Corneal cross-linking; and

(XVIII) Laser capsulotomy, laser peripheral iridotomy, and laser trabeculoplasty.

(c) Any person who is engaged in the prescribing or performing without referral of visual training or orthoptics; the prescribing of any contact lenses, including plano or cosmetic contact lenses; the fitting or adaptation of contact lenses to the human eye; the use of scientific instruments to train the visual system or any abnormal condition of the eyes for the correction or improvement of, or the relief to, the visual function, or who holds oneself out as being able to do so, is engaged in the practice of optometry.

(d) The "practice of optometry" does not include:

(I) Surgery of or injections into the globe, orbit, eyelids, or ocular adnexa. "Surgery" means any procedure in which human tissue is cut, altered, or otherwise infiltrated by mechanical or laser means.

(II) The use of schedule I or II narcotics, except for hydrocodone combination drugs;

(III) Treatment of posterior uveitis; or

(IV) The use of injectable drugs, except for the use of an epinephrine auto-injector to counteract anaphylactic reaction.

(2) A licensed optometrist who uses or prescribes prescription or nonprescription drugs shall provide the same level and standard of care to his or her patients as the standard of care provided by an ophthalmologist using or prescribing the same drugs.

(3) A therapeutic optometrist is an optometrist licensed pursuant to this article 275 who meets the requirements of section 12-275-113 (2) and (4). A licensed optometrist shall not use prescription or nonprescription drugs for treatment of eye disease or disorder or for any therapeutic purpose unless he or she is a therapeutic optometrist.

(4) Nothing in this section prohibits an optometrist from charging a fee for prescribing, adjusting, fitting, adapting, or dispensing drugs for ophthalmic purposes and ophthalmic devices, such as contact lenses, that are classified by the federal food and drug administration as a drug or device, as long as the drug prescribed, dispensed, or delivered by the ophthalmic device is not a schedule I or II controlled substance, with the exception of hydrocodone combination drugs.

(5) An optometrist who meets the requirements established by the board pursuant to sections 12-275-108 (1)(h) and 12-275-113 (4) may treat anterior uveitis and glaucoma.
C.R.S. § 12-10-727 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Part 7 / Section 12-10-727
12-10-727. Confidentiality
Status: in_force

12-10-727. Confidentiality. (1) Except as otherwise provided in the federal "Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008", 12 U.S.C. sec. 5111, the requirements under any federal law or law of this state regarding privacy or confidentiality of any information or material provided to the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry, and any privilege arising under federal or state law, including the rules of any federal or state court with respect to the information or material, shall apply to the information or material after it has been disclosed to the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry. The information or material may be shared with all state and federal regulatory officials with mortgage industry oversight authority without the loss of privilege or confidentiality protections provided by federal or state law.

(2) The board may enter into agreements with other government agencies, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors or its successor organization, the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators or its successor organization, or other associations representing government agencies as established by rule.

(3) Information or material that is subject to privilege or confidentiality pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall not be subject to the following:

(a) Disclosure under a federal or state law governing the disclosure to the public of information held by an officer or agency of the federal government or the respective state; or

(b) Subpoena, discovery, or admission into evidence in any private civil action or administrative process, unless with respect to a privilege held by the nationwide mortgage licensing system and registry regarding the information or material, the person to whom the information or material pertains waives the privilege, in whole or in part.
C.R.S. § 12-105-120 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 105 / Section 12-105-120
12-105-120. Inspections
Status: in_force

12-105-120. Inspections. Upon written complaint, inspections under section 12-105-106 (1)(f) of barbershops, beauty salons, places of business, and booths rented therein operated by independent licensees may be conducted by the director, or the director may contract for the inspections. The director shall maintain detailed records of all complaints and responses to the complaints.
C.R.S. § 12-130-119 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 130 / Section 12-130-119
12-130-119. Repeal of article - subject to review
Status: repealed

12-130-119. Repeal of article - subject to review. This article 130 is repealed, effective September 1, 2028. Before the repeal, the licensing of landscape architects by the board is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104.
C.R.S. § 12-115-115 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 115 / Section 12-115-115
12-115-115. Apprentices - supervision - registration - discipline - rules
Status: repealed

12-115-115. Apprentices - supervision - registration - discipline - rules. (1) Any person may work as an apprentice but shall not do any electrical wiring for the installation of electrical apparatus or equipment for light, heat, or power except under the direct supervision of a licensed electrician. A licensed electrician shall not directly supervise more than three apprentices at a job site.

(2) An electrical contractor, journeyman electrician, master electrician, or residential wireman who is the employer or direct supervisor of any electrical apprentice working at the trade is responsible for the work performed by the apprentice. The board may take disciplinary action against the contractor, electrician, or residential wireman under section 12-115-122 for any improper work performed by an electrical apprentice working at the trade while employed by and under the direct supervision of that person. The registration of the apprentice may also be subject to disciplinary action under section 12-115-122.

(3) (a) Upon employing an apprentice to work at the trade, the electrical contractor, within thirty days after the initial employment, shall register the apprentice with the board. The employer shall also remove each apprentice that is no longer employed as an apprentice from the apprenticeship program and annually notify the board of the termination of the employment.

(b) An apprentice must be under the direct supervision of a licensed electrician as set forth in subsection (1) of this section.

(c) By January 1 each year, an electrical contractor, an apprenticeship program registered with the United States department of labor's office of apprenticeship, and a state apprenticeship agency recognized by the United States department of labor that employs an apprentice in this state shall report to the board the name and contact information of each apprentice in the apprenticeship program and the cumulative number of practical training hours and certified classroom hours each apprentice has completed toward the journeyman electrician licensure requirements specified in section 12-115-110. The board shall keep the information reported pursuant to this subsection (3)(c) confidential from all parties other than from the apprentice through the apprentice's individual registration account. The department of regulatory agencies shall, if existing resources are available or if the department receives gifts, grants, or donations pursuant to subsection (7) of this section, indicate whether the apprentice has completed the required practical training hours and classroom hours in the department of regulatory agency's online apprenticeship directory.

(4) On and after January 1, 2021, contingent on the availability of existing resources within the department or the receipt of gifts, grants, and donations pursuant to subsection (7) of this section:

(a) (I) An apprentice who has been registered for at least six years, has completed eight thousand hours of practical training, and meets all other journeyman electrician license requirements specified in section 12-115-110 shall take the journeyman electrician license examination at least every three years in alignment with the license renewal cycle until the apprentice receives a passing score.

(II) If an apprentice has failed to pass the license examination in two consecutive three-year periods, the apprentice may request an exemption from the board from future examination requirements. The board shall grant the exemption if the board determines that the apprentice has legitimate educational or professional circumstances that justify the exemption. The board shall promulgate rules concerning the process of requesting and approving license examination exemptions.

(b) An apprentice who has been registered for at least six years and who does not meet the journeyman electrician license requirements specified in section 12-115-110 shall take the journeyman electrician license examination at least once every three years in alignment with the license renewal cycle until the apprentice receives a passing score. Once the apprentice passes the license examination, the apprentice must meet all other journeyman electrician license requirements specified in section 12-115-110 before the board may issue a journeyman electrician license to the apprentice.

(5) (a) If the cumulative training and classroom hours of an apprentice are not reported as required by subsection (3)(c) of this section or if an apprentice fails to take the license examination as required by subsection (4) of this section, the board may suspend the apprentice's registration until the requirements are met.

(b) If an apprentice who is required to take the license examination pursuant to subsection (4) of this section has a learning disability, the apprentice, electrical contractor, or apprenticeship program may request that the board make accommodations for the apprentice to take the examination with the appropriate level of support.

(6) Repealed.

(7) The department may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from private or public sources for the purposes of this section.
C.R.S. § 12-120-208 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 120 / Part 2 / Section 12-120-208
12-120-208. Reconsideration and review of board action
Status: in_force

12-120-208. Reconsideration and review of board action. The board, on its own motion or upon application, at any time after the imposition of any discipline as provided in section 12-120-207, may reconsider its prior action and reinstate or restore the license or terminate probation or reduce the severity of its prior disciplinary action. The taking of any such further action, or the holding of a hearing with respect thereto, shall rest in the sole discretion of the board.
C.R.S. § 12-280-111 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 280 / Part 1 / Section 12-280-111
12-280-111. Malpractice claims information - not public - exception
Status: in_force

12-280-111. Malpractice claims information - not public - exception. Information relating to each malpractice claim provided by insurance companies or self-insured pharmacists or pharmacies pursuant to section 10-1-125.3 is exempt from the provisions of any law requiring that the proceedings of the board be conducted publicly or that the minutes or records of the board be open to public inspection unless the board takes final disciplinary action. The board may use the information in any formal hearing involving a licensee or registrant.
C.R.S. § 12-10-211 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Part 2 / Section 12-10-211
12-10-211. Change of license status - inactive - cancellation
Status: in_force

12-10-211. Change of license status - inactive - cancellation. (1) Immediate notice shall be given in a manner acceptable to the commission by each licensee of any change of business location or employment. A change of business address or employment without notification to the commission shall automatically inactivate the licensee's license.

(2) A broker who transfers to the address of another broker or a broker applicant who desires to be employed by another broker shall inform the commission if the broker is to be in the employ of the other broker. The employing broker shall have the control and custody of the employed broker's license. The employed broker may not act on behalf of the broker or as broker for a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation during the term of the employment; but this shall not affect the employed broker's right to transfer to another employing broker or to a location where the employed broker may conduct business as an independent broker or as a broker acting for a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation.

(3) In the event that any licensee is discharged by or terminates employment with a broker, it shall be the joint duty of both such parties to immediately notify the commission. Either party may furnish the notice in a manner acceptable to the commission. The party giving notice shall notify the other party in person or in writing of the termination of employment.

(4) It is unlawful for any such licensee to perform any of the acts authorized under the license in pursuance of this part 2, either directly or indirectly, on or after the date that employment has been terminated. When any real estate broker whose employment has been terminated is employed by another real estate broker, the commission shall, upon proper notification, enter the change of employment in the records of the commission. Not more than one employer or place of employment shall be shown for any real estate broker for the same period of time.
C.R.S. § 12-215-123 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 215 / Part 1 / Section 12-215-123
12-215-123. Duty of district attorneys - duty of department of regulatory agencies
Status: in_force

12-215-123. Duty of district attorneys - duty of department of regulatory agencies. It is the duty of the several district attorneys of this state to prosecute all persons charged with the violation of any of the provisions of this article 215. It is the duty of the secretary-treasurer of the board, under the direction of the board, to aid said attorneys in the enforcement of this article 215. It is the duty of the attorney general to advise the board upon all legal matters and to represent the board in all actions brought by or against it. It is the duty of the department to forward to the board a copy of any correspondence concerning the professional conduct or competence of any licensed chiropractor that the department either transmits or receives.
C.R.S. § 12-295-106 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 295 / Section 12-295-106
12-295-106. License by examination
Status: in_force

12-295-106. License by examination. (1) Every applicant for license by examination shall submit written evidence, verified by oath, and satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(a) Has not committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee under this article 295;

(b) Has completed a four-year high school course or the equivalent thereof; and

(c) Has completed and received a diploma from the required approved psychiatric technician education program.
C.R.S. § 12-120-309 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 120 / Part 3 / Section 12-120-309
12-120-309. Application for licensing
Status: in_force

12-120-309. Application for licensing. (1) Each application for licensing shall be in a form specified by the board and shall contain statements made under oath showing the applicant's education and showing a detailed summary of the applicant's surveying experience. Each application must contain a statement indicating whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony in this or in any other state, or has ever had a surveyor's license revoked, suspended, or not renewed, or has been reprimanded or fined relative to surveying in this or any other state. Applications that are not complete are defective, and the board shall take no action on defective applications except to give notice to the applicant of the defects. A nonrefundable application fee in an amount set by the board shall accompany each application.

(2) No new application shall be required of an individual requiring reexamination by the board, and the individual shall be notified when the next examination will be held.

(3) Whenever the board is reviewing or considering the conviction of a crime, it shall be governed by the provisions of sections 12-20-202 (5) and 24-5-101.
C.R.S. § 12-240-103 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 240 / Section 12-240-103
12-240-103. Applicability of common provisions
Status: in_force

12-240-103. Applicability of common provisions. Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 240.
C.R.S. § 12-100-126 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 100 / Section 12-100-126
12-100-126. Reconsideration and review of action of board
Status: in_force

12-100-126. Reconsideration and review of action of board. The board, on its own motion or upon application, at any time after the imposition of any discipline as provided in section 12-100-120 (1), may reconsider its prior action and reinstate or restore the license or terminate probation or reduce the severity of its prior disciplinary action. The taking of any further action, or the holding of a hearing with respect thereto, shall rest in the sole discretion of the board.
C.R.S. § 12-225-105 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 225 / Section 12-225-105
12-225-105. Mandatory disclosure of information to clients
Status: in_force

12-225-105. Mandatory disclosure of information to clients. (1) Every direct-entry midwife shall provide the following information in writing to each client during the initial client contact:

(a) The name, business address, and business phone number of the direct-entry midwife;

(b) A listing of the direct-entry midwife's education, experience, degrees, membership in any professional organization whose membership includes not less than one-third of all registrants, certificates or credentials related to direct-entry midwifery awarded by any such organization, and the length of time and number of contact hours required to obtain the degrees, certificates, or credentials;

(c) A statement indicating whether or not the direct-entry midwife is covered under a policy of liability insurance for the practice of direct-entry midwifery;

(d) A listing of any license, certificate, or registration in the health-care field previously or currently held by the direct-entry midwife and suspended or revoked by any local, state, or national health-care agency;

(e) A statement that the practice of direct-entry midwifery is regulated by the department. The statement must provide the address and telephone number of the office of midwifery registration in the division and shall state that violation of this article 225 may result in revocation of registration and of the authority to practice direct-entry midwifery in Colorado.

(f) A copy of the emergency plan as provided in section 12-225-106 (6);

(g) A statement indicating whether or not the direct-entry midwife will administer vitamin K to the client's newborn infant and, if not, a list of qualified health-care practitioners who can provide that service; and

(h) A statement indicating whether or not the direct-entry midwife will administer Rho(D) immune globulin to the client if she is determined to be Rh-negative and, if not, a list of qualified health-care practitioners who can provide that service.

(2) Any changes in the information required by subsection (1) of this section shall be reflected in the mandatory disclosure within five days after the change.
C.R.S. § 12-155-121 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 155 / Section 12-155-121
12-155-121. Municipal and county regulations
Status: in_force

12-155-121. Municipal and county regulations. (1) Any city, town, county, or city and county of this state may provide for the licensing of plumbing contractors or water conditioning contractors. Contractors who obtain local licensing must also register with the board in accordance with section 12-155-108.

(2) A local government agency shall not promulgate rules or regulations or provide for licenses that would preclude the holder of a valid license or registration issued under this article 155 from practicing the holder's trade.
C.R.S. § 12-20-104 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Part 1 / Section 12-20-104
12-20-104. Excise tax on renewal fees - report to joint budget committee - definition
Status: in_force

12-20-104. Excise tax on renewal fees - report to joint budget committee - definition. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, there is imposed, and the executive director shall collect, an excise tax of one dollar for each year of the renewal period upon the payment of renewal fees that are required to be paid by individuals for the renewal of a license, registration, or certificate granting the individual authority or permission from the state to continue the practice of a profession or occupation; except that the excise tax shall not be imposed on the renewal fee paid by nurse aides pursuant to section 12-255-107.

(2) For the purposes of this section, "renewal fees" includes all fees for the renewal, reinstatement, and continuation of a license, registration, or certificate for the practice of a profession or occupation in this state as provided in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). "Renewal fees" does not include fees paid for initial licensure, registration, or certification; application fees; examination fees; penalty late fees; duplicate license fees; regulator action fees; verification fees; license change fees; fees for the verification of licensure, registration, or certification status to other states; electrical inspection permit fees; plumbing inspection fees; and fees for certification of grades.

(3) Money collected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be credited to the legal defense account created within the division of professions and occupations cash fund pursuant to section 12-20-105 (5).

(4) On October 1 of each year, the executive director shall report to the joint budget committee the amount of money credited to the legal defense account created within the division of professions and occupations cash fund pursuant to subsection (3) of this section for the preceding fiscal year.
C.R.S. § 12-280-206 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 280 / Part 2 / Section 12-280-206
12-280-206. Immunity
Status: in_force

12-280-206. Immunity. Any member of the board acting pursuant to this part 2 is immune from suit in any civil action under the same conditions for immunity as specified in section 12-20-402 (1).
C.R.S. § 12-100-122 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 100 / Section 12-100-122
12-100-122. Revocation or suspension of partnership, professional corporation, or limited li
Status: in_force

12-100-122. Revocation or suspension of partnership, professional corporation, or limited liability company registration. (1) After notice and hearing as provided in section 12-100-123, the board shall revoke the registration of a partnership, professional corporation, or limited liability company if, at the time of the hearing, the partnership, professional corporation, or limited liability company does not have all the qualifications prescribed by the section of this article 100 under which it qualified for registration.

(2) After notice and hearing as provided in section 12-100-123, the board may take disciplinary or other action against a registrant as authorized by section 12-20-404 for any of the causes enumerated in section 12-100-120 or for the following additional causes:

(a) The revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the certificate of any partner, shareholder, or member;

(b) The cancellation, revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the authority of the partnership or any partner thereof to practice public accounting in any other jurisdiction;

(c) The cancellation, revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew the authority of the professional corporation, limited liability company, or foreign corporation or limited liability company or any shareholder or member thereof to practice public accounting by any other state or federal jurisdiction, or jurisdiction outside the United States or the public company accounting oversight board, created by the federal "Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002", 15 U.S.C. sec. 7201 et seq., as amended.
C.R.S. § 12-245-701 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 245 / Part 7 / Section 12-245-701
12-245-701. Definitions
Status: in_force

12-245-701. Definitions. As used in this part 7, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Board" means the state board of unlicensed psychotherapists created by section 12-245-702.
C.R.S. § 12-265-119 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 265 / Section 12-265-119
12-265-119. Cease-and-desist orders
Status: in_force

12-265-119. Cease-and-desist orders. The board may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section 12-20-405.
C.R.S. § 12-105-110 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 105 / Section 12-105-110
12-105-110. When the director admits applicant
Status: in_force

12-105-110. When the director admits applicant. If the director finds that the applicant meets the qualifications of sections 12-105-108 and 12-105-111 and has submitted any other credentials required by the director for admission to the examination and has paid the required fee, the director shall admit the applicant to examination.
C.R.S. § 12-215-114 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 215 / Part 1 / Section 12-215-114
12-215-114. Professional liability insurance required - rules
Status: in_force

12-215-114. Professional liability insurance required - rules. (1) (a) It is unlawful for any person to practice chiropractic within this state unless the person purchases and maintains professional liability insurance in an amount not less than three hundred thousand dollars per claim with an aggregate liability limit for all claims during the year of one million dollars.

(b) Professional liability insurance required by this section shall cover all acts within the scope of practice as defined by section 12-215-103. Professional liability coverage shall cover acupuncture and electrotherapy only if the licensee is authorized to perform these acts.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board may by rule exempt or establish lesser liability insurance requirements for any class of licensee that:

(a) Practices chiropractic as employees of the United States government;

(b) Renders limited or occasional chiropractic services;

(c) Performs less than full-time active chiropractic services because of administrative or other nonclinical duties of partial or complete retirement;

(d) Provides uncompensated chiropractic care to patients but does not otherwise provide compensated chiropractic care to patients; or

(e) Practices chiropractic in a manner that renders the amounts provided in subsection (1) of this section unreasonable or unattainable.
C.R.S. § 12-245-222.5 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 245 / Part 2 / Section 12-245-222.5
12-245-222.5. Mental health disciplinary record work group - creation - recommendations - repo
Status: repealed

12-245-222.5. Mental health disciplinary record work group - creation - recommendations - report - repeal. (Repealed)
C.R.S. § 12-315-201 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 315 / Part 2 / Section 12-315-201
12-315-201. Additional board duties - rules - repeal
Status: repealed

12-315-201. Additional board duties - rules - repeal. (1) In addition to any other duties specified in this part 2 and sections 12-315-105.5 and 12-315-106, the board shall:

(a) Approve a nationally recognized veterinary technician credentialing organization for purposes of credentialing veterinary technicians in this state. The credentialing organization approved by the board must:

(I) Require the completion of an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited program for veterinary technicians;

(II) Require that an applicant pass a veterinary technician national examination approved by the board;

(III) Require continuing education for veterinary technicians; and

(IV) (A) Permit credentialing of provisional registrants who meet the work experience and testing requirements specified in section 12-315-203 (4).

(B) This subsection (1)(a)(IV) is repealed, effective July 1, 2028.

(b) Receive complaints, conduct hearings in accordance with this part 2 and section 12-315-113, and take disciplinary or other actions pursuant to this part 2 and section 12-20-404;

(c) Approve nationally recognized veterinary technician specialist certification organizations for the purposes of designating veterinary technician specialists in this state;

(d) Adopt any rules necessary for the delegation of veterinary tasks to veterinary technicians and veterinary technician specialists and for the supervision of those delegated tasks by a licensed veterinarian;

(e) [Editor's note: Subsection (1)(e) is effective January 1, 2026.] Require biennial continuing education for veterinary professional associates, as may be determined by the board by rule, as a condition of renewing registration; and

(f) [Editor's note: Subsection (1)(f) is effective January 1, 2026.] Adopt any rules necessary for the practice and supervision of veterinary professional associates.

(1.5) The board shall not:

(a) Charge a fee in addition to the registration fee charged pursuant to section 12-315-123 for the designation of veterinary technician specialists; or

(b) Increase the amount of the registration fee charged pursuant to section 12-315-123 for veterinary technicians who seek veterinary technician specialist designation to an amount that is more than the registration fee that is required of other veterinary technicians.

(2) If the board does not approve a credentialing organization for purposes of credentialing veterinary technicians or veterinary technician specialists in this state pursuant to subsection (1)(a) or (1)(c) of this section because there is no credentialing organization that meets the requirements set forth in subsections (1)(a)(I) to (1)(a)(IV) or subsection (1)(c) of this section or for any other reason, the board shall establish by rule and administer a credentialing process for veterinary technician registration or veterinary technician specialist designation pursuant to this part 2.
C.R.S. § 12-290-123 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 290 / Part 1 / Section 12-290-123
12-290-123. Confidential agreements to limit practice - violation grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

12-290-123. Confidential agreements to limit practice - violation grounds for discipline. (1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 290.

(2) This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a licensee subject to discipline under section 12-290-108 (3)(c).
C.R.S. § 12-10-218 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Part 2 / Section 12-10-218
12-10-218. Affiliated business arrangements - definitions - disclosures - enforcement and p
Status: in_force

12-10-218. Affiliated business arrangements - definitions - disclosures - enforcement and penalties - reporting - rules - investigation information shared with the division of insurance. (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) "Affiliated business arrangement" means an arrangement in which:

(I) A provider of settlement services or an associate of a provider of settlement services has either an affiliate relationship with or a direct beneficial ownership interest of more than one percent in another provider of settlement services; and

(II) A provider of settlement services or the associate of a provider directly or indirectly refers settlement service business to another provider of settlement services or affirmatively influences the selection of another provider of settlement services.

(b) "Associate" means a person who has one or more of the following relationships with a person in a position to refer settlement service business:

(I) A spouse, parent, or child of the person;

(II) A corporation or business entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the person;

(III) An employer, officer, director, partner, franchiser, or franchisee of the person, including a broker acting as an independent contractor; or

(IV) Anyone who has an agreement, arrangement, or understanding with the person, the purpose or substantial effect of which is to enable the person in a position to refer settlement service business to benefit financially from referrals of the business.

(c) "Settlement service" means any service provided in connection with a real estate settlement including, but not limited to, the following:

(I) Title searches;

(II) Title examinations;

(III) The provision of title certificates;

(IV) Title insurance;

(V) Services rendered by an attorney;

(VI) The preparation of title documents;

(VII) Property surveys;

(VIII) The rendering of credit reports or appraisals;

(IX) Real estate appraisal services;

(X) Home inspection services;

(XI) Services rendered by a real estate broker;

(XII) Pest and fungus inspections;

(XIII) The origination of a loan;

(XIV) The taking of a loan application;

(XV) The processing of a loan;

(XVI) Underwriting and funding of a loan;

(XVII) Escrow handling services;

(XVIII) The handling of the processing; and

(XIX) Closing of settlement.

(2) (a) An affiliated business arrangement is permitted where the person referring business to the affiliated business arrangement receives payment only in the form of a return on an investment and where it does not violate the provisions of section 12-10-217.

(b) If a licensee or the employing broker of a licensee is part of an affiliated business arrangement when an offer to purchase real property is fully executed, the licensee shall disclose to all parties to the real estate transaction the existence of the arrangement. The disclosure shall be written, shall be signed by all parties to the real estate transaction, and shall comply with the federal "Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974", as amended, 12 U.S.C. sec. 2601 et seq.

(c) A licensee shall not require the use of an affiliated business arrangement or a particular provider of settlement services as a condition of obtaining services from that licensee for any settlement service. For the purposes of this subsection (2)(c), "require the use" shall have the same meaning as "required use" in 24 CFR 3500.2 (b).

(d) No licensee shall give or accept any fee, kickback, or other thing of value pursuant to any agreement or understanding, oral or otherwise, that business incident to or part of a settlement service involving an affiliated business arrangement shall be referred to any provider of settlement services.

(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit payment of a fee to:

(I) An attorney for services actually rendered;

(II) A title insurance company to its duly appointed agent for services actually performed in the issuance of a policy of title insurance;

(III) A lender to its duly appointed agent for services actually performed in the making of a loan.

(f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit payment to any person of:

(I) A bona fide salary or compensation or other payment for goods or facilities actually furnished or for services actually performed;

(II) A fee pursuant to cooperative brokerage and referral arrangements or agreements between real estate brokers.

(g) It shall not be a violation of this section for an affiliated business arrangement:

(I) To require a buyer, borrower, or seller to pay for the services of any attorney, credit reporting agency, or real estate appraiser chosen by the lender to represent the lender's interest in a real estate transaction; or

(II) If an attorney or law firm represents a client in a real estate transaction and issues or arranges for the issuance of a policy of title insurance in the transaction directly as agent or through a separate corporate title insurance agency that may be established by that attorney or law firm and operated as an adjunct to his or her law practice.

(h) No person shall be liable for a violation of this section if the person proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation was not intentional and resulted from a bona fide error notwithstanding maintenance of procedures that are reasonably adopted to avoid the error.

(3) On and after July 1, 2006, a licensee shall disclose at the time the licensee enters into or changes an affiliated business arrangement, in a form and manner acceptable to the commission, the names of all affiliated business arrangements to which the licensee is a party. The disclosure shall include the physical locations of the affiliated businesses.

(4) On and after July 1, 2006, an employing broker, in a form and manner acceptable to the commission, shall at least annually disclose the names of all affiliated business arrangements to which the employing broker is a party. The disclosure shall include the physical locations of the affiliated businesses.

(5) The commission may promulgate rules concerning the creation and conduct of an affiliated business arrangement, including, but not limited to, rules defining what constitutes a sham affiliated business arrangement. The commission shall adopt the rules, policies, or guidelines issued by the United States department of housing and urban development concerning the federal "Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974", as amended, 12 U.S.C. sec. 2601 et seq. Rules adopted by the commission shall be at least as stringent as the federal rules and shall ensure that consumers are adequately informed about affiliated business arrangements. The commission shall consult with the insurance commissioner pursuant to section 10-11-124 (2), concerning rules, policies, or guidelines the insurance commissioner adopts concerning affiliated business arrangements. Neither the rules promulgated by the insurance commissioner nor the commission may create a conflicting regulatory burden on an affiliated business arrangement.

(6) The division of real estate may share information gathered during an investigation of an affiliated business arrangement with the division of insurance.
C.R.S. § 12-30-124 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 30 / Part 1 / Section 12-30-124
12-30-124. Out-of-state telehealth providers - registration - financial responsibility - di
Status: in_force

12-30-124. Out-of-state telehealth providers - registration - financial responsibility - discipline - emergency protocol - disclosures - prescriptions - rules - applicability - definitions. (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) "Applicant" means an individual who performs health-care services in another state and applies to the division to provide telehealth services in this state.

(b) "Distant site" has the meaning set forth in section 10-16-123 (4)(a).

(c) "Originating site" has the meaning set forth in section 10-16-123 (4)(b).

(d) "Out-of-state credential" means a license, certificate, registration, or other approval as a health-care provider in another state.

(e) "Registered provider" means a health-care provider registered to provide telehealth services in this state pursuant to subsection (3) of this section.

(f) "Store-and-forward transfer" has the meaning set forth in section 10-16-123 (4)(c).

(g) "Telehealth" means the delivery of medical services through technologies that are used in a manner that is compliant with the federal "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996", Pub.L. 104-191, including information, electronic, and communication technologies, remote monitoring technologies, and store-and-forward transfers, to facilitate the assessment, diagnosis, consultation, or treatment of a patient while the patient is located at an originating site and the person who provides the services is located at a distant site.

(2) On and after January 1, 2026, an applicant who possesses an out-of-state credential may provide health-care services through telehealth to patients located in this state if the applicant is registered with a regulator, as applicable to the applicant's practice, and provides health-care services within the scope of practice established under the laws and rules of this state that apply to the applicant's practice.

(3) A regulator may register an applicant who does not possess a license, certificate, or registration in this state as a registered provider under this section if the applicant satisfies all of the following:

(a) The applicant submits an application on a form prescribed by the division and pays the applicable fee established by the division pursuant to section 12-20-105;

(b) The applicant possesses an out-of-state credential issued by a governmental authority in another state, the District of Columbia, or a possession or territory of the United States and the credential is active; unencumbered; has educational and supervisory standards equivalent to or exceeding the educational and supervisory standards required for the equivalent credential, license, certificate, or registration in this state or the interstate compact license for the applicable credential type; and entitles the applicant to perform health-care services that are the same as or equivalent to health-care services that may be performed by a licensee, certificate holder, or registrant in this state;

(c) The applicant has not been subject to any disciplinary action resulting in a limitation, suspension, or revocation of the applicant's out-of-state credential during the five-year period immediately preceding the submission of the applicant's application pursuant to subsection (3)(a) of this section, unless the disciplinary action pertains to an action, behavior, or treatment permitted under Colorado law;

(d) The applicant demonstrates passage of a jurisprudence examination administered by the division if passage of a jurisprudence examination is required for substantially similar credentialing as a licensee, certificate holder, or registrant in this state;

(e) The applicant designates an agent upon whom service of process may be made in this state on a form prescribed by the division; and

(f) The applicant demonstrates to the division that the applicant is in compliance with subsection (5) of this section.

(4) (a) A registered provider shall notify the applicable regulator of:

(I) Restrictions placed on the registered provider's out-of-state credential in any state or jurisdiction;

(II) Any disciplinary action taken or pending against the registered provider in any state or jurisdiction; and

(III) Any final judgment against, settlement entered into by, or arbitration award paid on behalf of the registered provider for malpractice.

(b) The registered provider shall provide notification pursuant to this subsection (4) within five business days after the restriction is placed or disciplinary action is initiated or taken.

(5) A registered provider shall maintain the method and amount of financial responsibility that covers services provided to patients in this state as required by the applicable regulator.

(6) A registered provider providing health-care services through telehealth to a patient located in this state shall provide health-care services in compliance with the professional practice standards applicable to a licensee, certificate holder, or registrant who provides comparable in-person health-care services in this state. Professional practice standards and laws applicable to the provision of in-person health-care services in this state, including standards and laws relating to prescribing medication or treatment, identity verification, documentation, informed consent, confidentiality, disclosures, privacy, and security, apply to the provision of health-care services through telehealth in Colorado.

(7) (a) A registered provider who provides telehealth services to a patient shall:

(I) Provide the patient with guidance on appropriate follow-up care as required by the laws, rules, and standard of care for Colorado;

(II) In the event of an emergency situation, make a good faith effort to:

(A) Directly contact and coordinate with emergency services located near the originating site; or

(B) If the urgent, emergent, or emergency situation is related to the patient's mental health or a substance use condition, facilitate contact with the appropriate local mental and behavioral health services to include local crisis services, such as crisis stabilization units, crisis walk-in centers, mobile crisis response services, and withdrawal management facilities; and

(C) Remain on a synchronous connection with the patient, if the emergency arises during a synchronous connection, until emergency services have reached the originating site or the situation is resolved in the registered provider's clinical judgment; and

(III) Maintain a written emergency protocol that is appropriate to the applicable standard of care for Colorado. The written emergency protocol must include good faith methods of accomplishing the following:

(A) Providing the name and location of the patient to emergency services in oral, written, or digital form;

(B) Determining the originating site if a patient is unaware of the location; and

(C) Providing the contact information of the patient to emergency services.

(b) A registered provider must maintain a current list of hospitals, urgent care centers or clinics, and crisis providers, such as crisis stabilization units, crisis walk-in centers, mobile crisis response services, and withdrawal management facilities, in the area where the patient resides.

(8) (a) A registered provider shall not open an office in this state and shall not provide in-person health-care services to patients located in this state unless the registered provider obtains the license, certification, or registration that the applicable regulator requires for the performance of the relevant health-care services in this state.

(b) A registered provider providing telehealth services to a patient in this state shall disclose the following information to the patient, as applicable:

(I) The location of the registered provider; and

(II) That the registered provider does not have a physical location in Colorado.

(9) (a) The division or the applicable regulator may take disciplinary action against a registered provider if any of the following applies to the registered provider:

(I) The registered provider fails to notify the regulator of any adverse actions taken against the registered provider's out-of-state credential as required under subsection (4) of this section;

(II) The registered provider has restrictions placed on the registered provider's out-of-state credential or disciplinary action has been commenced against the registered provider in any state or jurisdiction;

(III) The registered provider violates any of the requirements under this section; or

(IV) The registered provider commits an act that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action under the law governing the applicable profession in Colorado.

(b) The department of regulatory agencies may notify other states in which the registered provider is licensed, registered, or certified to practice of any disciplinary actions taken against the registered provider in this state.

(c) If a regulator determines that a registered provider has committed an act or engaged in conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or unprofessional conduct under the law governing the applicable profession in Colorado, the division or the relevant regulator may take disciplinary or other action pursuant to section 12-20-404.

(10) For a registered provider providing health-care services through telehealth to a patient located in this state, this section provides an alternative to licensure, certification, or registration that the applicable regulator requires for the performance of the relevant health-care services in this state, and a registered provider must otherwise adhere to the laws and rules that apply to the registered provider's practice.

(11) A registered provider shall not prescribe a controlled substance, as defined in section 12-280-402 (1).

(12) All registrations issued pursuant to this section are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202.

(13) The division may promulgate rules necessary to implement and administer this section.

(14) A regulator may promulgate rules necessary to implement and administer this section.

(15) Articles 1 and 20 of this title 12 and this article 30 apply, according to their terms, to this section.
C.R.S. § 12-255-107 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 255 / Part 1 / Section 12-255-107
12-255-107. Powers and duties of the board - rules - definition
Status: in_force

12-255-107. Powers and duties of the board - rules - definition. (1) The board has the following powers and duties:

(a) (I) To approve, pursuant to rules adopted by the board, educational programs in this state preparing individuals for licensure under this part 1, including approving curricula, conducting surveys, and establishing standards for the educational programs; to deny approval of or withdraw approval from the educational programs for failure to meet required standards as established by this part 1 or pursuant to rules adopted by the board; and to further establish standards in accordance with this part 1 in the form of rules to determine whether institutions outside this state shall be deemed to have acceptable educational programs and whether graduates of institutions outside this state shall be deemed to be graduates of approved educational programs for the purpose of licensing requirements in this state under this part 1; and to determine by rule when accreditation by a state or voluntary agency may be accepted in lieu of board approval;

(II) To approve nurse aide training programs in accordance with section 12-255-118.5;

(b) (I) (A) To examine, license, certify, reactivate, and renew licenses or certifications of qualified applicants, to grant to the applicants temporary licenses and permits, and to engage in the practice of practical nursing and professional nursing, the practice as a certified midwife, or the practice of a nurse aide, as applicable, in this state within the limitations imposed by this article 255. Licenses and certifications issued pursuant to this article 255 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2).

(B) The director may increase fees to obtain or renew a professional nurse license, an advanced practice registered nurse authority, or a certified midwife license under this part 1 consistent with section 12-30-105 (4) to fund the division's costs in administering and staffing the nurse-physician advisory task force for Colorado health care created in section 12-30-105 (1).

(C) Any person whose license or certification has expired is subject to the penalties provided in this article 255 or section 12-20-202 (1).

(II) In order to facilitate the licensure and certification of qualified applicants, the board may, in its discretion, assign licensing and certification functions in accordance with this article 255 to either panel. Any action taken by a quorum of the assigned panel constitutes action by the board.

(c) (I) To limit the scope of any license, to place a temporary licensee on probation, or to take disciplinary or other action as specified in section 12-20-404 upon proof that the licensee has committed an act that constitutes grounds for discipline under section 12-255-120 or 12-295-111;

(II) To suspend, revoke, or deny a certification to practice as a nurse aide or authority to practice as a medication aide in accordance with section 12-20-404 (1)(d) or issue a letter of admonition under the circumstances specified in and in accordance with section 12-20-404 (4), upon proof that the person engaged in an act that constitutes grounds for discipline under section 12-255-209;

(d) To permit the executive officer, during the period between board meetings and pursuant to board rules, to:

(I) Administer examinations and competency evaluations to qualified applicants;

(II) Issue licenses or certifications by endorsement, examination, or competency evaluation, as applicable, to qualified applicants;

(III) Renew licenses or certifications of qualified applicants; and

(IV) Issue temporary licenses and permits to qualified applicants;

(e) To adopt and revise rules concerning qualifications needed to practice as a practical nurse when the practice requires preparation and skill beyond that of a practical nurse pursuant to section 12-255-114;

(f) To provide by rule for the legal recognition of nurse licensees from other states and jurisdictions;

(g) To charge and collect appropriate fees;

(h) To investigate and conduct hearings upon charges for the discipline of nurses, certified midwives, and nurse aides in accordance with article 4 of title 24 and section 12-20-403 and to impose disciplinary sanctions as provided in this article 255 and section 12-20-404;

(i) To cause the prosecution and enjoinder, in accordance with section 12-20-406, of any person violating the provisions of this article 255 and incur necessary expenses therefor;

(j) To adopt rules pursuant to section 12-20-204 to carry out the purposes of this article 255, including rules pertaining to the certification of nurse aides to ensure compliance with federal law and regulation relating to nurse aides;

(k) To administer the licensing and regulation of psychiatric technicians pursuant to article 295 of this title 12 and to adopt and revise rules pursuant to section 12-20-204 consistent with the laws of this state as may be necessary:

(I) To renew, grant, suspend, limit the scope of, and revoke licenses of psychiatric technicians in accordance with article 295 of this title 12;

(II) To prescribe standards and approve curricula for educational programs preparing persons for licensure as psychiatric technicians;

(III) To provide for surveys of education programs at such times as the board may deem necessary;

(IV) To accredit education programs that meet the requirements of the board and article 295 of this title 12;

(V) To deny accreditation to or withdraw accreditation from educational programs for failure to meet prescribed standards;

(VI) To conduct hearings pursuant to section 12-295-112;

(VII) To cause the prosecution and enjoinder, in accordance with section 12-20-406, of any person violating the provisions of article 295 of this title 12 and incur necessary expenses therefor;

(l) (I) To conduct criminal history record checks on any individual under the jurisdiction of the board, against whom a complaint has been filed.

(II) For purposes of this subsection (1)(l), "criminal history record check" means a written review of an individual's criminal conviction history.

(m) To facilitate the licensure of nurses under the "Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact", part 38 of article 60 of title 24, as follows:

(I) Appoint a qualified delegate to serve on the interstate commission of nurse licensure compact administrators;

(II) Participate in the coordinated licensure information system, as that is defined in article II c. of section 24-60-3802;

(III) Require an applicant for licensure under the compact to have his or her fingerprints taken by a local law enforcement agency or any third party approved by the Colorado bureau of investigation for the purpose of obtaining a fingerprint-based criminal history record check. The applicant is required to submit payment by certified check or money order for the fingerprints and for the actual costs of the record check at the time the fingerprints are submitted to the Colorado bureau of investigation. Upon receipt of fingerprints and receipt of the payment for costs, the Colorado bureau of investigation shall conduct a state and national fingerprint-based criminal history record check utilizing records of the Colorado bureau of investigation and the federal bureau of investigation and shall forward the results of the criminal history record check to the board. The board shall use the information resulting from the fingerprint-based criminal history record check to investigate and determine whether an applicant is qualified to hold a license pursuant to the compact. The board may verify the information an applicant is required to submit. The results of the criminal history record check are confidential. The board shall not release the results to the public, the interstate commission of nurse licensure compact administrators, or other state licensing boards.

(IV) Notify the interstate commission of nurse licensure compact administrators of any adverse action taken by the board; and

(V) Approve payment of assessments levied by the interstate commission of nurse licensure compact administrators to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the commission and its staff.

(2) The board shall appoint advisory committees pursuant to section 12-255-108 of at least three psychiatric technicians to advise the board on matters pertaining to psychiatric technician testing. The board shall, in its discretion, assign matters referred to the board by the psychiatric technicians advisory committee to a panel for consideration and implementation, if necessary.

(3) When the board determines that rules are completed and established, the board shall make copies available at a reasonable cost.

(4) The board shall, in its discretion, assign matters referred to the board by the nurse aide advisory committee, created pursuant to section 12-255-207, to a panel for consideration and implementation, if necessary.

(5) The authority granted the board under the provisions of this article 255 shall not be construed to authorize the board to arbitrate or adjudicate fee disputes between licensees or between a licensee and any other party.

(6) The board shall maintain a registry of all certified nurse aides and a record of all final disciplinary action taken against persons under this article 255. The registry shall conform to all requirements of federal law and regulation.

(7) The board shall not issue a certificate to a former holder of a nurse aide certificate whose certificate was revoked or surrendered to avoid discipline unless:

(a) The two-year waiting period specified in section 12-20-404 (3) has passed since the date of the revocation or surrender; and

(b) The applicant meets the requirements of this article 255, has successfully repeated an approved educational program as required by the board, and has repeated and passed a competency evaluation.
C.R.S. § 12-250-102 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 250 / Section 12-250-102
12-250-102. Applicability of common provisions
Status: in_force

12-250-102. Applicability of common provisions. Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 250.
C.R.S. § 12-245-705 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 245 / Part 7 / Section 12-245-705
12-245-705. Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

12-245-705. Jurisdiction. If the licensee, registrant, or certificate holder is regulated by more than one board, the investigation or case being adjudicated shall be referred to the board determined appropriate by the director for final adjudication.
C.R.S. § 12-170-116 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 170 / Section 12-170-116
12-170-116. Self-executing, severability, conflicting provisions
Status: in_force

12-170-116. Self-executing, severability, conflicting provisions. All provisions of this article 170 are self-executing except as specified herein, are severable, and, except when otherwise indicated, shall supersede conflicting state statutory, local charter, ordinance, or resolution provisions, and other state and local provisions. If any provision of this article 170 or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this article 170 that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this article 170 are severable.
C.R.S. § 12-235-107 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 235 / Section 12-235-107
12-235-107. License required
Status: in_force

12-235-107. License required. (1) On or after July 1, 2014, except as otherwise provided in this article 235, a person in this state who practices massage therapy or who represents himself or herself as being able to practice massage therapy must possess a valid license issued by the director pursuant to this article 235 and rules promulgated pursuant to this article 235.

(2) On July 1, 2014, each active massage therapy registration becomes an active massage therapy license by operation of law. The conversion from registration to licensure does not affect any prior discipline, limitation, or condition imposed by the director on a massage therapist's registration; limit the director's authority over any registrant; or affect any pending investigation or administrative proceeding. The director shall treat any application for a massage therapist registration pending as of July 1, 2014, as an application for licensure, which application is subject to the requirements established by the director.
C.R.S. § 12-220-302 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 220 / Part 3 / Section 12-220-302
12-220-302. Persons exempt from operation of this article
Status: in_force

12-220-302. Persons exempt from operation of this article. (1) This article 220 does not apply to the following practices, acts, and operations:

(a) Practice of the profession of physician or surgeon by a physician or surgeon licensed under the laws of this state to practice the profession unless the physician or surgeon practices dentistry as a specialty;

(b) The administration of an anesthetic by a qualified anesthetist or registered nurse for a dental operation;

(c) The practice of dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene in the discharge of their official duties by graduate dentists, dental surgeons, dental therapists, or dental hygienists in the United States armed forces, public health service, Coast Guard, or veterans administration;

(d) Students or residents regularly employed by a private hospital or by a city, county, city and county, or state hospital under an advanced dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or its successor commission and approved and registered by the board;

(e) The practice of dental therapy or dental hygiene by instructors and students or the practice of dentistry by students or residents in schools or colleges of dentistry, schools of dental therapy, schools of dental hygiene, or schools of dental assistant education while the instructors, students, or residents are participating in accredited programs of the schools or colleges;

(f) The practice of dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene by dentists, dental therapists, or dental hygienists licensed in good standing by other states or countries while appearing in programs of dental education or research at the invitation of any group of licensed dentists, dental therapists, or dental hygienists in this state who are in good standing, so long as the practice is limited to five consecutive days in a twelve-month period and the name of each person engaging in the practice is submitted to the board, in writing and on a form approved by the board, at least ten days before the person performs the practice;

(g) The filling of laboratory work orders of a licensed dentist, as provided by section 12-220-502, by any person, association, corporation, or other entity for the construction, reproduction, or repair of prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates, or appliances to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth or for restoration of natural teeth, or replacement of structures relating to the jaws, maxillofacial area, or adjacent and associated structures;

(h) The performance of acts by a person under the direct or indirect supervision of a dentist licensed in Colorado when authorized pursuant to the rules of the board or when authorized under other provisions of this article 220;

(i) The practicing of dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene by an examiner representing a testing agency approved by the board, during the administration of an examination; or

(j) The practice of dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene by dentists, dental therapists, or dental hygienists licensed in good standing by other states while providing care as a volunteer, at the invitation of any group of licensed dentists, dental therapists, or dental hygienists in this state who are in good standing, so long as the practice is limited to five consecutive days in a twelve-month period and the name of each person engaging in the practice is submitted to the board, in writing and on a form approved by the board, at least ten days before the person performs the practice.
C.R.S. § 12-135-406 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 135 / Part 4 / Section 12-135-406
12-135-406. Repeal - subject to review
Status: repealed

12-135-406. Repeal - subject to review. Sections 12-135-110 and 12-135-303 and this part 4 are repealed, effective September 1, 2029. Before the repeal, the regulation of persons registered to practice cremation and mortuary science is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104.
C.R.S. § 12-120-308 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 120 / Part 3 / Section 12-120-308
12-120-308. Reconsideration and review of board actions
Status: in_force

12-120-308. Reconsideration and review of board actions. The board, on its own motion or upon application, at any time after the imposition of any discipline as provided in section 12-120-307, may reconsider its prior action and reinstate or restore the license or terminate probation or reduce the severity of its prior disciplinary action. The taking of any such further action, or the holding of a hearing with respect thereto, shall rest in the sole discretion of the board.
C.R.S. § 12-115-111 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 115 / Section 12-115-111
12-115-111. Credit for experience not subject to supervision of a licensed electrician
Status: in_force

12-115-111. Credit for experience not subject to supervision of a licensed electrician. For all applicants seeking work experience credit toward licensure, the board shall give credit for electrical work that is not required to be performed by or under the supervision of a licensed electrician if the applicant can show that the particular experience received or the supervision under which the work has been performed is adequate.
C.R.S. § 12-280-405 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 280 / Part 4 / Section 12-280-405
12-280-405. Prescription drug monitoring fund - creation - fee
Status: repealed

12-280-405. Prescription drug monitoring fund - creation - fee. (1) The board may seek and accept money from any public or private entity for the purposes of implementing and maintaining the program. The board shall transmit any money it receives to the state treasurer, who shall credit the money to the prescription drug monitoring fund, which fund is hereby created. The money in the fund is subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly for the sole purpose of implementing and maintaining the program. The money in the fund must not be transferred to or revert to the general fund at the end of any fiscal year.

(2) Repealed.

(3) If, based upon the appropriations for the direct and indirect costs of the program, there is insufficient money to maintain the program, the division may collect an annual fee of no more than seventeen dollars and fifty cents for the fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, twenty dollars for the fiscal years 2013-14 and 2014-15, and twenty-five dollars for each fiscal year thereafter, from an individual who holds a license from the division that authorizes him or her to prescribe a controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5). The division shall set the fee pursuant to section 12-20-105 and shall collect the fee in conjunction with the license renewal fees collected pursuant to section 12-20-105. Money collected pursuant to this subsection (3) is credited to the prescription drug monitoring fund created in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, on July 1, 2020, the state treasurer shall transfer two hundred sixty-seven thousand five hundred twenty-one dollars from the prescription drug monitoring fund created in subsection (1) of this section to the general fund.
C.R.S. § 12-205-102 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 205 / Section 12-205-102
12-205-102. Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

12-205-102. Legislative declaration. The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the practice of athletic training by a person who does not possess a valid license issued pursuant to this article 205 is not in the best interests of the people of the state of Colorado. It is not, however, the intent of this article 205 to restrict the practice of a person duly licensed, certified, or registered under any part or article of this title 12 or other laws of this state from practicing within the person's scope of practice and authority pursuant to those laws.
C.R.S. § 12-240-105 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 240 / Section 12-240-105
12-240-105. Colorado medical board - immunity - subject to review - repeal of article
Status: repealed

12-240-105. Colorado medical board - immunity - subject to review - repeal of article. (1) (a) There is created the Colorado medical board, referred to in this article 240 as the "board". The board is a type 1 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105. The board consists of seventeen members appointed by the governor and possessing the qualifications specified in this article 240 and as follows:

(I) Eleven physician members, including eight members having the degree of doctor of medicine and three members having the degree of doctor of osteopathy;

(II) Two members licensed under this article 240 as physician assistants; and

(III) Four members from the public at large who have no financial or professional association with the medical profession.

(b) The terms of the members of the board are four years; except that the terms of appointed members shall be staggered so that no more than nine members' terms expire in the same year.

(2) The members appointed pursuant to subsections (1)(a)(I) and (1)(a)(II) of this section must be licensed in good standing and have been actively engaged in the practice of their professions in this state for at least three years preceding their appointments.

(3) If a vacancy in the membership of the board occurs for any cause other than expiration of a term, the governor shall appoint a successor to fill the unexpired portion of the term of the member whose office has been vacated and shall appoint the new member in the same manner as members for a full term. Members of the board shall remain in office until their successors have been appointed. A member of the board may be removed by the governor for continued neglect of duty, incompetence, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.

(4) The board shall elect biennially from its members a president and a vice-president. Meetings of the board or any panel established pursuant to this article 240 shall be held as scheduled by the board in the state of Colorado. Except as provided in section 12-240-125 (6), a majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business. All meetings of the board shall be deemed to have been duly called and regularly held, and all decisions, resolutions, and proceedings of the board shall be deemed to have been duly authorized, unless the contrary be proved.

(5) This article 240 is repealed, effective September 1, 2026. Before the repeal, this article 240, including an analysis of physician responsibilities related to recommendations for medical marijuana and the provisions of section 25-1.5-106, are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104.
C.R.S. § 12-155-118 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 155 / Section 12-155-118
12-155-118. Exemptions
Status: in_force

12-155-118. Exemptions. (1) Any person selling or dealing in plumbing materials or supplies, but not engaged in the installation, alteration, repairing, or removal of plumbing, shall not be required to employ or have a licensed plumber in charge.

(2) Nothing in this article 155 requires an individual to hold a license to perform plumbing work on the individual's own property or residence or prevents a person from employing an individual on either a full- or a part-time basis to do routine repair, maintenance, and replacement of sinks, faucets, drains, showers, tubs, toilets, and domestic appliances and equipment equipped with backflow preventers; except that, if such property or residence is intended for sale or resale by a person engaged in the business of constructing or remodeling the facilities or structures or is rental property that is occupied or is to be occupied by tenants for lodging, either transient or permanent, or is a commercial or industrial building, the owner is responsible for and the property is subject to the provisions of this article 155 pertaining to licensing, unless specifically exempted therein.

(3) Nothing in this article 155 shall be construed to apply to the manufacture of housing that is subject to the provisions of article 32 of title 24 or the installation of individual residential or temporary construction units of manufactured housing water and sewer hookups inspected pursuant to section 12-155-105 (2).

(4) Persons who are engaged in the business of installing, removing, inspecting, testing, and repairing backflow prevention devices are not exempt from licensure under this article 155, except when the persons are installing or testing a stand-alone fire suppression sprinkler system.

(5) Nothing in this article 155 shall be construed to require either that employees of the federal government who perform plumbing work on federal property shall be required to be licensed before doing plumbing work on the property or that the plumbing work performed on the property shall be regulated pursuant to this article 155.

(6) (a) Nothing in this article 155 requires a plumbing license, registration, or permit to perform:

(I) The installation, extension, alteration, or maintenance, including the related water piping and the indirect waste piping, of domestic appliances equipped with backflow preventers, including lawn sprinkling systems; residential ice makers, humidifiers, electrostatic filter washers, or water heating appliances; building heating appliances and systems; fire protection systems except for multipurpose residential fire sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses that are part of the potable water supply; air conditioning installations; process and industrial equipment and piping systems; or indirect drainage systems not a part of a sanitary sewer system; or

(II) The repair and replacement of garbage disposal units and dishwashers directly connected to the sanitary sewer system, including the necessary replacement of all tail pipes and traps, or the repair, maintenance, and replacement of sinks, faucets, drains, showers, tubs, and toilets.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (6)(a) of this section, "plumbing" does not include:

(I) Installations, extensions, improvements, remodeling, additions, and alterations in water and sewer systems owned or acquired by counties pursuant to article 20 of title 30, cities and towns pursuant to article 35 of title 31, or water and sanitation districts pursuant to article 1 or article 4 of title 32;

(II) Installations, extensions, improvements, remodeling, additions, and alterations performed by contractors employed by counties, cities, towns, or water and sewer districts that connect to the plumbing system within a property line; or

(III) Performance, location, construction, alteration, installation, and use of on-site wastewater treatment systems pursuant to article 10 of title 25 that are located within a property line.
C.R.S. § 12-245-504 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 245 / Part 5 / Section 12-245-504
12-245-504. Qualifications - examination - licensure and registration - rules
Status: repealed

12-245-504. Qualifications - examination - licensure and registration - rules. (1) The board shall issue a license as a marriage and family therapist to each applicant who files an application in a form and manner required by the board, submits the fee required by the board pursuant to section 12-245-205, and furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(a) Is at least twenty-one years of age;

(b) Is not in violation of any provision of this article 245 or any rule adopted under this article 245;

(c) Has completed a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited school or college in marriage and family therapy or its equivalent as determined by the board, and the degree includes a practicum or internship in the principles and practice of marriage and family therapy;

(d) Subsequent to completing the applicant's master's or doctoral degree, has had at least two years of post-master's or one year of postdoctoral practice in individual and marriage and family therapy, including at least one thousand five hundred hours of face-to-face direct client contact as determined by the board for the purpose of assessment and intervention under clinical supervision that may be in person or telesupervision; and

(e) Demonstrates professional competence by passing an examination in marriage and family therapy prescribed by the board and a jurisprudence examination administered by the division.

(1.5) A licensed addiction counselor who possesses a valid, unsuspended, and unrevoked license may provide clinical supervision of an individual working toward licensure as a marriage and family therapist if the licensed addiction counselor has met the education requirements for a licensed marriage and family therapist, or the equivalent, as specified in rules promulgated by the state board of marriage and family therapist examiners created in section 12-245-502.

(2) The examination by the board described in subsection (1)(e) of this section shall be given not less than twice per year at such time and place and under such supervision as the board may determine.

(3) The board or its designated representatives shall administer and determine the pass or fail status of the examination and take any actions necessary to ensure impartiality. The board shall determine the passing score for the examination based upon a level of minimum competency to engage in marriage and family therapy practice.

(4) (a) The board shall register as a marriage and family therapist candidate a person who:

(I) Files an application for registration, accompanied by the fee as required by section 12-245-205;

(II) Submits evidence satisfactory to the board that the person meets the requirements of subsections (1)(a), (1)(b), and (1)(c) of this section; and

(III) Repealed.

(IV) Has passed a jurisprudence examination administered by the division.

(b) A marriage and family therapist candidate who registers with the board pursuant to this subsection (4) is under the jurisdiction of the board and may, but is not required to, register with the database of unlicensed psychotherapists pursuant to section 12-245-703.

(c) If a candidate does not meet the requirements of subsection (1)(d) of this section within three years after initial registration, the candidate's registration is subject to the renewal, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202. Prior to a second or subsequent renewal of a marriage and family therapist candidate registration, the registered marriage and family therapist candidate shall complete continuing professional development and educational hours to maintain the marriage and family therapist registration as a registered marriage and family therapist candidate.

(d) On or before December 31, 2024, the board shall begin the rule-making process to promulgate rules that bring the rules pertaining to marriage and family therapists into alignment with this part 5, including:

(I) A requirement to take and pass the Colorado jurisprudence examination to obtain a marriage and family therapist candidate registration;

(II) The renewal, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202; and

(III) The continuing professional development and educational hours specified in subsection (4)(c) of this section.
C.R.S. § 12-280-106 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 280 / Part 1 / Section 12-280-106
12-280-106. Veterinary pharmaceutical advisory committee - creation - appointments - rules -
Status: repealed

12-280-106. Veterinary pharmaceutical advisory committee - creation - appointments - rules - repeal. (1) (a) (I) There is created in the department the veterinary pharmaceutical advisory committee comprised of three members, each appointed by the state veterinarian who serves under the commissioner of agriculture pursuant to section 35-50-104 as follows:

(A) One member who is a licensed veterinarian who predominantly works on large animals, having at least five years' experience in this state, in good standing, and actively engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine;

(B) One member who is either a wholesaler registered pursuant to part 3 of this article 280 engaged in the distribution of animal drugs, having at least five years' experience in this state, in good standing, and actively engaged in the practice of wholesale pharmacy or a licensed veterinarian, having at least five years' experience in this state, in good standing, and actively engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine, but who is not both a wholesaler and a veterinarian; and

(C) One member who has a background in agriculture and who is not a pharmacist, pharmaceutical wholesaler, or veterinarian.

(II) The state veterinarian shall choose a person who does not do business along the front range for at least one of the professional appointments on the advisory committee.

(b) The members of the advisory committee serve three-year terms; except that the state veterinarian shall appoint one of the initial members of the advisory committee for a two-year term. If there is a vacancy on the advisory committee, the state veterinarian shall appoint a successor to fill the unexpired portion of the member's term.

(c) (I) The advisory committee shall elect a member to serve as chair of the advisory committee. The advisory committee shall meet as required by the board in accordance with subsection (2) of this section.

(II) Members of the advisory committee serve without compensation or reimbursement of expenses.

(III) A member of the advisory committee shall not perform an official act that:

(A) May provide a direct economic benefit to a business or other undertaking in which the member has a direct or substantial financial interest; or

(B) Involves a person with whom the member has engaged in a substantial number of business transactions.

(d) The department shall provide staff assistance to the advisory committee.

(2) (a) Unless a matter presented to the board constitutes an emergency requiring prompt resolution, the board shall refer the following matters that concern veterinary pharmaceuticals to the advisory committee for a recommendation on how the board should proceed on the matter:

(I) Whether and to what extent action, if any, should be taken on an investigation into or complaint of an alleged violation of this article 280, including whether to:

(A) Suspend or revoke a license or registration;

(B) Impose a fine against a licensee or registrant, whether the violation is egregious, and the amount of any fine recommended;

(C) Seek a restraining order or injunction in civil court against a person; or

(D) Pursue other disciplinary action against a licensee, registrant, or other person;

(II) Review of license and registration applications and renewal, reactivation, and reinstatement applications; and

(III) Promulgation of rules.

(b) Upon being referred a matter by the board, the advisory committee shall meet, in person or by teleconference, as soon as practicable to review the matter. The board shall share all documents, recordings, and other materials that are relevant to the matter with the advisory committee for the advisory committee's review of the matter. The advisory committee shall treat all shared materials as confidential. The advisory committee shall provide the board a written recommendation on how the board should proceed on the matter referred, setting forth its findings and conclusions. At the advisory committee's discretion, the advisory committee may also present its recommendations to the board in person or by teleconference.

(c) The board shall adopt the advisory committee's recommendation on a referred matter unless the board determines that there exists material and substantial evidence or information related to the matter that warrants a resolution of the matter that is distinct from the advisory committee's recommendation.

(3) The board, in consultation with the state veterinarian, may promulgate rules to implement this section.

(4) This section is repealed, effective September 1, 2026. Before the repeal, the advisory committee is scheduled for review in accordance with section 2-3-1203.
C.R.S. § 12-120-213 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 120 / Part 2 / Section 12-120-213
12-120-213. Qualifications for professional engineer
Status: repealed

12-120-213. Qualifications for professional engineer. (1) Repealed.

(2) (a) An applicant may qualify for licensing as a professional engineer by graduation, experience, and examination if the applicant passes the appropriate examination as adopted by the board in accordance with section 12-120-104 (2)(b).

(b) In order to be admitted to the examination pursuant to subsection (2)(a) of this section, the applicant must:

(I) (A) Have graduated from a board-approved engineering curriculum of four or more years; and

(B) Have eight years of progressive engineering experience, of which educational study may be a part; and

(C) Have been enrolled as an engineer-intern in this state; or

(II) (A) Have graduated from a board-approved engineering technology curriculum of four or more years; and

(B) Have ten years of progressive engineering experience, of which educational study may be a part; and

(C) Have been enrolled as an engineer-intern in this state; or

(III) (A) Have graduated from an engineering curriculum of four or more years not approved by the board or from a related science curriculum of four or more years; and

(B) Have ten years of progressive engineering experience, of which educational study may be a part; and

(C) Have been enrolled as an engineer-intern in this state; or

(IV) (A) Have graduated from an engineering curriculum of four or more years or from a related science curriculum of four or more years; and

(B) Have twenty years of progressive engineering experience, of which educational study may be a part.

(c) Upon passing the examination and the submission of evidence of experience satisfactory to the board, the applicant shall be licensed as a professional engineer if the applicant is otherwise qualified pursuant to section 12-120-212.

(3) (a) An applicant may qualify for licensing as a professional engineer by experience and examination if the applicant passes the appropriate examination as adopted by the board in accordance with section 12-120-104 (2)(b).

(b) In order to be admitted to the examination pursuant to subsection (3)(a) of this section, the applicant must:

(I) Have twelve years of progressive engineering experience, of which educational study may be a part; and

(II) Have been enrolled as an engineer-intern in this state.

(c) Upon passing the examination and the submission of evidence of experience satisfactory to the board, the applicant shall be licensed as a professional engineer if the applicant is otherwise qualified pursuant to section 12-120-212.

(4) (a) A professional engineer who has been duly licensed to practice engineering in this state and who is over sixty-five years of age, upon application, may be classified as a retired professional engineer. Individuals who are so classified shall lose their licensure, shall not practice engineering, and shall pay a fee to retain retired professional engineer status.

(b) (I) A retired professional engineer shall be reinstated to the status of a professional engineer upon payment of the renewal fee. No other fee shall be assessed against the retired professional engineer as a penalty.

(II) For any professional engineer who has been retired for two or more years, the board may require reexamination unless the board is satisfied of the retired professional engineer's continued competence.
C.R.S. § 12-135-301 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 135 / Part 3 / Section 12-135-301
12-135-301. Unlawful acts
Status: in_force

12-135-301. Unlawful acts. (1) It is unlawful for a crematory:

(a) To discriminate because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin in the provision of funeral services;

(b) To approve or cause the final disposition of human remains in violation of this article 135;

(c) To engage in a business practice that interferes with the freedom of choice of the general public to choose a funeral director, mortuary science practitioner, cremationist, embalmer, or funeral establishment;

(d) To advertise as holding a degree, a certificate of registration, a professional license, or a professional certification issued by a state, political subdivision, or agency unless the person holds the degree, registration, license, or certification and it is current and valid at the time of advertisement;

(e) To admit or permit any person to visit the crematory or preparation room during the time a body is being cremated or prepared for final disposition unless the person:

(I) Is a funeral director, mortuary science practitioner, or cremationist;

(II) Is an authorized employee of a crematory;

(III) Has the written consent of the next of kin of the deceased person or of a person having legal authority to give consent in the absence of any next of kin;

(IV) Enters by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or is a peace officer as described in article 2.5 of title 16;

(V) Is a student or intern enrolled in a mortuary science program;

(VI) Is a registered or licensed nurse with a medical reason to be present;

(VII) Is a licensed physician or surgeon with a medical reason to be present;

(VIII) Is a technician representing a procurement organization as defined in section 15-19-202 for purposes of an anatomical gift; or

(IX) Is the director or the director's designee;

(f) To refuse to properly and promptly release human remains to the custody of the person who has the legal right to effect the release, whether or not any costs have been paid, unless there is a good-faith dispute over who controls the right of final disposition;

(g) To cremate human remains without obtaining permission from the person with the right of final disposition;

(h) To prohibit, hinder, or restrict, or attempt to prohibit, hinder, or restrict, the following:

(I) The offering or advertising of immediate cremation, advance funeral arrangements, low-cost funerals, or low-cost cremations;

(II) Arrangements between memorial societies and funeral industry members; or

(III) A funeral service industry member from disclosing accurate information concerning funeral merchandise and services;

(i) To cremate human remains in a facility unless the facility is registered pursuant to section 12-135-303;

(j) To refuse to accept human remains that are not in a casket or to require human remains to be placed in a casket at any time;

(k) To allow a crematory operator to perform services beyond an operator's competency, training, or education;

(l) To engage in willfully dishonest conduct or commit negligence in the practice of cremation or providing for final disposition that defrauds or causes injury or is likely to defraud or cause injury.

(2) For purposes of this section only, "next of kin" shall not include any person who is arrested on suspicion of having committed, is charged with, or has been convicted of, any felony offense specified in part 1 of article 3 of title 18 involving the death of the deceased person. This subsection (2) shall not apply if charges are not brought, charges are brought but dismissed, or the person charged is acquitted of the alleged crime before final disposition of the deceased person's body.

(3) It is unlawful for a person owning an indirect interest with more than ten-percent ownership in a crematory or for a person owning a direct interest in a crematory to own an indirect interest with more than ten-percent ownership in a nontransplant tissue bank, as defined in section 12-140-102 (3), or to own a direct interest in a nontransplant tissue bank.
C.R.S. § 12-10-504 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Part 5 / Section 12-10-504
12-10-504. Registration of developers
Status: in_force

12-10-504. Registration of developers. (1) The commission shall register all applicants who meet the requirements of this part 5 and provide each applicant so registered with a certificate indicating that the developer named therein is registered in the state of Colorado as a subdivision developer. The developer that will sign as seller or lessor in any contract of sale, lease, or deed purporting to convey any site, tract, lot, or divided or undivided interest from a subdivision shall secure a certificate before offering, negotiating, or agreeing to sell, lease, or transfer before the sale, lease, or transfer is made. If such person or entity is acting only as a trustee, the beneficial owner of the subdivision shall secure a certificate. A certificate issued to a developer shall entitle all sales agents and employees of the developer to act in the capacity of a developer as agent for the developer. The developer shall be responsible for all actions of the sales agents and employees.

(2) All certificates issued under this section shall expire on December 31 following the date of issuance. In the absence of any reason or condition under this part 5 that might warrant the denial or revocation of a registration, a certificate shall be renewed by payment of a renewal fee established pursuant to section 12-10-215. A registration that has expired may be reinstated within two years after the expiration upon payment of the appropriate renewal fee if the applicant meets all other requirements of this part 5.

(3) All fees collected under this part 5 shall be deposited in accordance with section 12-10-214.

(4) With regard to any subdivision for which the information required by section 12-10-503 (3) has not been previously submitted to the commission, each registered developer shall register the subdivision by providing the commission with the information before sale, lease, or transfer, or negotiating or agreeing to sell, lease, or transfer, any such subdivision or any part thereof.
C.R.S. § 12-240-104 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 240 / Section 12-240-104
12-240-104. Definitions
Status: in_force

12-240-104. Definitions. As used in this article 240, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) (a) "Approved fellowship" means a program that meets the following criteria:

(I) Is specialized, clearly defined, and delineated;

(II) Follows the completion of an approved residency;

(III) Provides additional training in a medical specialty or subspecialty; and

(IV) Is either:

(A) Performed in a hospital conforming to the minimum standards for fellowship training established by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association, or by a successor of either organization; or

(B) Any other program that is approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association or a successor of either organization.

(b) "Approved fellowship" includes any other fellowship that the board, upon its own investigation, approves for purposes of issuing a physician training license pursuant to section 12-240-128.

(2) (a) "Approved internship" means an internship:

(I) Of at least one year in a hospital conforming to the minimum standards for intern training established by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association or a successor of either organization; or

(II) Approved by either of the organizations specified in subsection (2)(a)(I) of this section.

(b) "Approved internship" includes any other internship approved by the board upon its own investigation.

(3) (a) "Approved medical college" means a college that:

(I) Conforms to the minimum educational standards for medical colleges as established by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or any successor organization that is the official accrediting body of educational programs leading to the degree of doctor of medicine and recognized for such purpose by the United States department of education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation;

(II) Conforms to the minimum education standards for osteopathic colleges as established by the American Osteopathic Association or any successor organization that is the official accrediting body of education programs leading to the degree of doctor of osteopathy; or

(III) Is approved by either of the organizations specified in subsections (3)(a)(I) and (3)(a)(II) of this section.

(b) "Approved medical college" includes any other medical college approved by the board upon its own investigation of the educational standards and facilities of the medical college.

(4) (a) "Approved residency" means a residency:

(I) Performed in a hospital conforming to the minimum standards for residency training established by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association or any successor of either organization; or

(II) Approved by either of the organizations specified in subsection (4)(a)(I) of this section.

(b) "Approved residency" means any other residency approved by the board upon its own investigation.

(5) "Board" means the Colorado medical board created in section 12-240-105 (1).

(5.5) (a) "Conversion therapy" means any practice or treatment by a licensed physician specializing in the practice of psychiatry that attempts or purports to change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, including efforts to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attraction or feelings toward individuals of the same sex.

(b) "Conversion therapy" does not include practices or treatments that provide:

(I) Acceptance, support, and understanding for the facilitation of an individual's coping, social support, and identity exploration and development, including sexual-orientation-neutral interventions to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices, as long as the counseling does not seek to change sexual orientation or gender identity; or

(II) Assistance to a person undergoing gender transition.

(5.6) "Distant site" has the meaning set forth in section 10-16-123 (4)(a).

(5.7) "International medical graduate" means a physician who received a basic medical degree or qualifications from a medical school outside of the United States or Canada.

(5.8) "Originating site" has the meaning set forth in section 10-16-123 (4)(b).

(5.9) "Store-and-forward transfer" has the meaning set forth in section 10-16-123 (4)(c).

(6) "Telemedicine" means the delivery of medical services through technologies that are used in a manner that is compliant with the federal "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996", Pub.L. 104-191, as amended, including information, electronic, and communication technologies, remote monitoring technologies, and store-and-forward transfers, to facilitate the assessment, diagnosis, consultation, or treatment of a patient while the patient is located at an originating site and the person who provides the services is located at a distant site.
C.R.S. § 12-305-106 — CO Code / Title 12 / Article 305 / Section 12-305-106
12-305-106. Certification required - exception
Status: in_force

12-305-106. Certification required - exception. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this article 305, on and after July 1, 2013, a person shall not practice speech-language pathology or represent or hold himself or herself out as being able to practice speech-language pathology in this state without possessing a valid certification issued by the director in accordance with this article 305 and any rules adopted under this article 305 or a special services license issued by the department of education pursuant to section 22-60.5-210.

(2) A person described in section 12-305-110 (1) is not required to obtain certification under this article 305.