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CO Code § 12-310-109 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 310 - Surgical Assistants and Surgical Technologists|§ 12-310-109. Repeal of Article - Subject to Review

 This article 310 is repealed, effective September 1, 2028. Before the repeal, the registration of surgical assistants and surgical technologists is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104 .   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1616, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2021: Entire section amended,(SB 21-092), ch. 139, p. 780, § 2, effective September 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-43.2-107 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-101. Short Title

 The short title of this article 315 is the “Colorado Veterinary Practice Act”.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1616, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-102. Legislative Declaration

 This article 315 is enacted as an exercise of the police powers of the state to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this state against incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practitioners of veterinary medicine. It is hereby declared that the practice of veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred upon persons possessed of the personal and professional qualifications specified in this article 315.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1616, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-102 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-103. Applicability of Common Provisions

 Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 315.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1617, § 1, effective October 1.
CO Code § 12-315-107 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-107. Application for License - Qualifications

  Any person twenty-one years of age or older desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall apply for the license in a manner approved by the board.    In the application for licensure, the applicant shall demonstrate that the applicant has:     Graduated from an accredited school of veterinary medicine; or (a) (I) Graduated from an accredited school of veterinary medicine; or    Graduated from a nonaccredited school of veterinary medicine and received a certificate from a national program approved by the board that assesses educational equivalency of graduates from nonaccredited schools of veterinary medicine; and       Passed an examination approved by the board by rule.       The board may deny a license or may grant a license subject to terms of probation if the board determines that an applicant for a license:   Does not possess the qualifications required by this article 315;    Has engaged in conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline pursuant to section 12-315-112 (1);    Has been disciplined in another state or jurisdiction with respect to the applicant's license to practice veterinary medicine in that state or jurisdiction; or    Has not actively practiced veterinary medicine for the two-year period immediately preceding the date of receipt of the application or has not otherwise maintained continued competence, as determined by the board.       If the board denies a license to an applicant or grants a license subject to terms of probation, the applicant may seek review of the board's decision pursuant to section 24-4-104 (9); except that, by accepting a license that is subject to probationary terms, the applicant waives any remedies available pursuant to section 24-4-104 (9).      History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1625, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-107 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-108. Academic License

  A veterinarian who is employed at a school of veterinary medicine in this state and who practices veterinary medicine in the course of the veterinarian's employment responsibilities shall either apply, in a manner approved by the board, for an academic license in accordance with this section or shall otherwise become licensed pursuant to sections 12-315-107 and 12-315-109.    A person who applies for an academic license shall submit proof to the board that the person:   Graduated from a school of veterinary medicine located in the United States or another country; and    Is employed by an accredited school of veterinary medicine in this state.       An applicant for an academic license shall not be required to comply with the requirements of sections 12-315-107 and 12-315-109.    An academic license shall authorize the licensee to practice veterinary medicine only while engaged in the performance of the licensee's official duties as a university employee. An academic licensee may not use an academic license to practice veterinary medicine outside of the licensee's academic responsibilities.    In addition to the requirements of this section, an applicant for an academic license shall complete all procedures for academic licensing established by the board to become licensed.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1626, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-107.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-109 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-109. License by Endorsement

 The board may issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in this state to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1626, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: Entire section amended,(HB 20-1326), ch. 126, p. 548, § 46, effective June 25.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-108 as it existed prior to 2019.   Cross references:   For the short title (“Red Tape Reduction Act”) and the legislative declaration in HB 20-1326, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 126, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
CO Code § 12-315-110 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-110. License Renewal - Waiver - Rules - Continuing Education

  All licenses issued pursuant to this article 315 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). A person whose license expires is subject to the penalties provided in this article 315 or section 12-20-202 (1).    The board, by rule, may waive a licensed veterinarian's renewal fee while the licensee is on active duty with any branch of the armed services of the United States. The period during which the renewal fee is waived cannot exceed the longer of three years or the duration of a national emergency.      In order to obtain license renewal, each licensee, except as otherwise provided, must complete a board-approved veterinary continuing educational program of at least thirty-two hours biennially. The courses may be taken at any time during the period since the license was last renewed and before the license is due to be renewed. The licensee shall provide satisfactory proof of the completion of all delinquent continuing education requirements. For good cause, the board may prescribe the type and character of continuing education courses to be taken by any doctor of veterinary medicine in order to comply with the requirements of this article 315.    The board shall have the authority to excuse licensees, as groups or individuals, from biennially continuing educational requirements for a good and sufficient reason.    The board may employ qualified personnel to aid in the implementation of this section.         History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1627, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-110 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-111 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-111. Inactive License

  Upon notice to the board, a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine shall have the person's license transferred to inactive status. If a person whose license is in inactive status wishes to resume the practice of veterinary medicine, the person shall apply to the board in a form and manner approved by the board and shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the board, continued competency to practice veterinary medicine. The board may approve the application and issue a license or may deny the application pursuant to section 12-315-107 (3).    The board may pursue disciplinary proceedings pursuant to section 12-315-112 against a veterinarian whose license is in inactive status pursuant to this section for conduct that violates this article 315 that the person engages in while in inactive status.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1627, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-110.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-113 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-113. Hearing Procedure - Judicial Review

 Hearings shall be conducted in conformity with section 12-20-403 and article 4 of title 24. Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of all final agency actions and orders.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1633, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-112 as it existed prior to 2019.   ANNOTATION   Law reviews. For note, “The Right to Cross-Examine Adverse Witnesses as a Part of Due Process in Hearings Before Colorado Agencies”, see 31 Dicta 383 (1954).
CO Code § 12-315-114 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-114. Unauthorized Practice - Penalties

  No person who practices veterinary medicine without a currently valid license may receive any compensation for services so rendered.    Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice veterinary medicine without an active license issued under this article 315 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a).    The board or a citizen of this state may bring an action to enjoin a person from practicing veterinary medicine without a currently valid license. If the court finds that the person is violating, or is threatening to violate, this article 315, it may enter an injunction restraining him or her from the unlawful acts.    The successful maintenance of an action based on any one of the remedies set forth in this section shall in no way prejudice the prosecution of an action based on any other of the remedies.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1633, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-114 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-115 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-115. Abandonment of Animals - Definition

  An animal placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for treatment, boarding, or other care that is unclaimed by its owner or the owner's agent for more than ten days after written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, is given to the addressee at the last-known address is deemed to be abandoned and may be turned over to the nearest humane society or animal shelter or disposed of in a manner deemed appropriate by the custodian.    The giving of notice to the owner, or the agent of the owner, of the animal by the licensed veterinarian, as provided in subsection (1) of this section, shall relieve the licensed veterinarian and any custodian to whom the animal may be given of any further liability for disposal. The procedure by the licensed veterinarian shall not constitute grounds for disciplining procedure under this article 315.    For the purpose of this article 315, the term “abandoned” means to forsake entirely, or to neglect or refuse to provide or perform the legal obligations for care and support of an animal by its owner or the owner's agent. Abandonment constitutes the relinquishment of all rights and claims by the owner to the animal.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1633, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-115 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-116 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-116. Veterinary Students

  All duties performed by a veterinary student must be under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. If the student does not conform to the following requirements, the licensed veterinarian is in violation of this article 315. A veterinary student may:   Administer drugs only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; and    Perform surgery, only if the student is competent and has the necessary training and experience, under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.       It is unlawful for a veterinary student to participate in the operation of a branch office, clinic, or allied establishment unless the veterinary student is under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1634, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-116 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-117 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-117. Emergency Care or Treatment

 A licensed veterinarian who in good faith administers emergency care or treatment, or euthanasia for humane reasons, to an animal, without compensation, either voluntarily or at the request of a state or local governmental officer or employee, is not liable for civil damages for good-faith acts in the administration of the care or treatment. This immunity does not apply in the event of a wanton or reckless disregard of the rights of the owner of the animal.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1634, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-118 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-118 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-118. Repeal of Article - Subject to Review

 This article 315 is repealed, effective September 1, 2022. Before the repeal, the board is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104 .   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1634, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-119 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-119 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-119. Veterinary Records in Custody of Animal Care Providers - Definition - Rules

  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “animal care provider” means any veterinary practice or veterinary hospital, including the veterinary teaching hospital at Colorado state university, that provides veterinary care or treatment to animals.    Animal care providers shall make available the veterinary records in their custody as follows:   The owner of an animal or the owner's designated representative shall have reasonable access to the animal's records for inspection;    The owner or the owner's designated representative may obtain a summary of the animal's records upon request, following termination of care or treatment; and    Copies of veterinary records, including digital records, digital images, diagnostic quality X rays, CT SCANs, MRIs, or other films, shall be furnished to:   The owner or the owner's designated representative upon payment of reasonable costs; and    Local law enforcement authorities and the bureau of animal protection in the department of agriculture in connection with an investigation of animal cruelty pursuant to section 18-9-202 or animal fighting pursuant to section 18-9-204.            Records concerning an animal's care are available to the public unless a veterinary-patient-client privilege exists with respect to the animal, as provided in section 24-72-204 (3)(a)(XIV).    All practicing veterinarians in this state shall maintain accurate records for every new or existing veterinarian-client-patient relationship. In the animal patient records, the licensed veterinarian shall justify and describe the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment administered or prescribed and all medications and dosages prescribed in a legible, written, printed, or electronically prepared document that is unalterable. The licensed veterinarian shall prepare the records in a manner that allows any subsequent evaluation of the same animal patient record to yield comprehensive medical, patient, and veterinarian identifying information. Licensed veterinarians shall maintain animal patient records for a minimum of three years after the animal patient's last medical examination.    The board shall promulgate rules including, but not limited to, rules setting forth criteria by which animal patient records may be adapted in the case of herds, flocks, litters, large volume, or specialty veterinary practices and that identify exceptions to subsection (3)(a) of this section, if necessary, for veterinarians rendering emergency care or treatment.         History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1635, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-64-120 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-315-120 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 315 - Veterinarians|§ 12-315-120. Reporting Requirements - Immunity for Reporting - Veterinary-Patient-Client Privilege Inapplicable

  A licensed veterinarian who, during the course of attending or treating an animal, has reasonable cause to know or suspect that the animal has been subjected to cruelty in violation of section 18-9-202, or subjected to animal fighting in violation of section 18-9-204, shall report or cause a report to be made of the animal cruelty or animal fighting to a local law enforcement agency or the bureau of animal protection.    A licensed veterinarian shall not knowingly make a false report of animal cruelty or animal fighting to a local law enforcement agency or to the bureau of animal protection.    [ ] A licensed veterinarian who willfully violates the provisions of subsection (1) or (2) of this section commits a class 1 petty offense, punishable as provided in section 18-1.3-503.    A licensed veterinarian who in good faith reports a suspected incident of animal cruelty or animal fighting to the proper authorities in accordance with subsection (1) of this section shall be immune from liability in any civil or criminal action brought against the veterinarian for reporting the incident. In any civil or criminal proceeding in which the liability of a veterinarian for reporting an incident described in subsection (1) of this section is at issue, the good faith of the veterinarian shall be presumed.    The veterinary-patient-client privilege described in section 24-72-204 (3)(a)(XIV) may not be asserted for the purpose of excluding or refusing evidence or testimony in a prosecution for an act of animal cruelty under section 18-9-202 or for an act of animal fighting under section 18-9-204.    Editor's note: This version of subsection (3) is effective until March 1, 2022.  (3) [ ] A licensed veterinarian who willfully violates the provisions of subsection (1) or (2) of this section commits a petty offense, punishable as provided in section 18-1.3-503 .  Editor's note: This version of subsection (3) is effective March 1, 2022.  History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1635, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2021: (3) amended,(SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3157, § 153, effective March 1, 2022.    Editor's note:    This section is similar to former § 12-64-121 as it existed prior to 2019.    Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.     ANNOTATION   Law reviews. For article, “Animal-Related Legal Disputes: Litigation, ADR, and Court Appointments”, see 42 Colo. Law. 43 (Dec. 2013).