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CO Code § 12-200-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-101. Legislative Declaration

 While recognizing that the rendering of acupuncture services is not part of the traditional practice of western medicine, it is the intent of the general assembly that those citizens who wish to obtain acupuncture services be allowed to do so and, in addition, that those citizens have available certain information to assist them in making informed choices when seeking acupuncture services. It is also the intent of the general assembly that the providers or practitioners of acupuncture should not misrepresent their qualifications, harm their clients, practice in an unhealthy manner, or otherwise deceive insurers or the recipients of acupuncture services.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1021, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-200-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-102. Applicability of Common Provisions

 Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 200.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1022, § 1, effective October 1.
CO Code § 12-200-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-103. Definitions

 As used in this article 200, unless the context otherwise requires:    “Acupuncture” means a system of health care based upon traditional and modern oriental medical concepts that employs oriental methods of diagnosis, treatment, and adjunctive therapies for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease.    “Acupuncturist” means any person who provides for compensation, or holds himself or herself out to the public as providing, acupuncture services.    “Guest acupuncturist” means an acupuncturist who is:   Licensed, registered, certified, or regulated as an acupuncturist in another jurisdiction;    In this state for the purpose of instruction or education for not more than seven days within a three-month period; and    Under the direct supervision of a Colorado licensed acupuncturist or licensed chiropractor while performing instruction or education.       “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, oriental 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.      “Practice of acupuncture” means the insertion and removal of acupuncture needles, 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 modern oriental medical concepts and does not include the utilization of western medical diagnostic tests and procedures, such as magnetic resonance imaging, radiographs (X rays), computerized tomography scans, and ultrasound.    Nothing in this article 200 authorizes an acupuncturist to perform the practice of medicine; surgery; spinal adjustment, manipulation, or mobilization; or any other form of healing except as authorized by this article 200.         History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1022, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-102 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-200-104 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-104. Injection Therapy - Training - Substances - Rules

  A licensee shall obtain the necessary training as determined by the director prior to practicing injection therapy.    Notwithstanding section 12-280-305, a licensee who has received the necessary training to practice injection therapy may obtain substances for injection therapy from a registered prescription drug outlet, registered manufacturer, or registered wholesaler. An entity that provides a substance to a licensee in accordance with this section, and who relies in good faith upon the license information provided by the licensee, is not liable for providing the substance.    The director shall promulgate rules to implement this section that include the necessary training for a licensee to practice injection therapy and a list of substances that a licensee may obtain for injection therapy. In promulgating the rules, the director shall consult with knowledgeable medical professionals and pharmacists.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1023, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-102.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-200-105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-105. Mandatory Disclosure of Information to Patients - Retention of Records of Disclosure

  Every acupuncturist shall provide the following information in writing to each patient during the initial patient contact:   The name, business address, and business phone number of the acupuncturist;    A fee schedule;    A statement indicating that:   The patient is entitled to receive information about the methods of therapy, the techniques used, and the duration of therapy, if known;    The patient may seek a second opinion from another health-care professional or may terminate therapy at any time;    In a professional relationship, sexual intimacy is never appropriate and should be reported to the director;       A listing of the acupuncturist's education, experience, degrees, membership in a professional organization whose membership includes not less than one-third of the persons licensed pursuant to this article 200, certificates or credentials related to acupuncture awarded by the organizations, the length of time required to obtain the degrees or credentials, and experience;    A statement indicating any license, certificate, or registration in acupuncture or any other health-care profession that was issued to the acupuncturist by any local, state, or national health-care agency, and indicating whether any such license, certificate, or registration was suspended or revoked;    A statement that the acupuncturist is complying with any rules promulgated by the department of public health and environment with respect to this article 200, including those related to the proper cleaning and sterilization of needles used in the practice of acupuncture and the sanitation of acupuncture offices;    A statement indicating that the practice of acupuncture is regulated by the department of regulatory agencies and the address and phone number of the director; and    A statement indicating the acupuncturist's training and experience in the recommendation and application of adjunctive therapies and herbs as defined by traditional oriental medical concepts.       Any changes in the information required by subsections (1)(a) to (1)(f) of this section shall be made in the mandatory disclosure within five days of the change.    The acupuncturist shall retain a copy of the written information specified in subsection (1) of this section, dated and signed by the patient, from the time of the initial evaluation until at least three years after the termination of treatment.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1023, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-103 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-200-106 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-106. Requirement for Licensure With the Division - Annual Fee - Required Disclosures

  Every acupuncturist shall apply for licensure with the division by providing an application to the director in the form the director shall require. The application shall include the information specified in section 12-200-105 (1)(a) and (1)(d) to (1)(g) and shall include the disclosure of any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed acupuncturist under this article 200.    Any changes in the information required by subsection (1) of this section shall be reported within thirty days of the change to the division in the manner prescribed by the director.    In order to qualify for licensure, an acupuncturist shall have:   Successfully completed an education program for acupuncturists that conforms to standards approved by the director, which standards may be established by utilizing the assistance of any professional organization whose membership includes not less than one-third of the persons licensed pursuant to this article 200; or    Qualifications based on education, experience, or training that are substantially similar to those provided by subsection (3)(a) of this section, which are documented in the form required by the director and accepted by the director in lieu of the education program.       Every applicant for licensure shall pay license, renewal, and reinstatement fees to be established by the director as authorized by section 12-20-105. Licenses issued pursuant to this article 200 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). Any person whose license has expired shall be subject to the penalties provided in this article 200 or section 12-20-202 (1).    Every acupuncturist shall report to the director every judgment or administrative action, as well as the terms of any settlement or other disposition of any judgment or action, against the acupuncturist involving malpractice or improper practice of acupuncture, whether occurring in Colorado or in any other jurisdiction. The acupuncturist shall make the report either within thirty days after the judgment or action or upon application for licensure or reinstatement, whichever occurs earlier.    As a condition of licensure, every acupuncturist shall purchase and maintain commercial professional liability insurance with an insurance company authorized to do business in this state in a minimum indemnity amount of:   Fifty thousand dollars per incident and fifty thousand dollars per year, if practicing as a sole proprietor or general partnership;    Three hundred thousand dollars per incident and three hundred thousand dollars per year, if practicing as a limited liability company or a corporation.        History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1024, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-104 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-200-107 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-107. Licensure by Endorsement

 The director shall issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of acupuncture in this state to any 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. 1025, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: Entire section amended,(HB 20-1326), ch. 126, p. 536, § 19, effective June 25.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-104.5 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 § 12-200-108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-108. Unlawful Acts - Exceptions - Definition

  Nothing in this article 200 shall interfere with, or be interpreted to interfere with or prevent, any other licensed health-care professional from practicing within the scope of his or her practice, as defined in this title 12.      It is unlawful for any person to practice acupuncture without a valid and current license on file with the division, unless the acupuncturist is practicing pursuant to section 12-240-107 (3)(l) or has met the requirements of subsection (3) of this section.    It is unlawful for any person to:   Engage in the practice of acupuncture without being licensed; or    Use the title “licensed acupuncturist”, “registered acupuncturist”, or “diplomate of acupuncture”, or use the designation “L.Ac.”, “R.Ac.”, or “Dipl. Ac.”, unless the person is practicing pursuant to section 12-240-107 (3).          Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, a person in training may practice acupuncture without a valid and current license issued by the division if the practice takes place in the course of a bona fide training program and the person performs all acupuncture acts and services under the direct, on-site supervision of a licensed acupuncturist, who is responsible for all such acts and services as though the licensed acupuncturist had personally performed them.      Notwithstanding any provision of this article 200 to the contrary, a professional who has provided documentation that the professional has been trained to perform auricular acudetox in compliance with subsection (4)(d) of this section may perform auricular acudetox if the auricular acudetox is performed under the professional's current scope of practice.    A professional performing auricular acudetox pursuant to this subsection (4) shall not use the title “acupuncturist” or otherwise claim to be a person qualified to perform acupuncture beyond the scope of this subsection (4).    As used in this subsection (4), “auricular acudetox” means the subcutaneous insertion of sterile, disposable acupuncture needles in the following five consistent, predetermined bilateral locations:   Sympathetic;    Shen men;    Kidney;    Liver; and    Lung.       In order to perform auricular acudetox pursuant to this subsection (4), a professional must successfully complete a training program in auricular acudetox for the treatment of substance use disorders that meets or exceeds standards of training established by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association or another organization approved by the director.        History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1026, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: IP(4)(a) amended and (4)(a)(III) repealed,(HB 20-1206), ch. 304, p. 1544, § 44, effective July 14. L. 2021: (4)(a), (4)(b), and (4)(d) amended,(HB 21-1146), ch. 71, p. 290, § 1, effective April 29.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-105 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-200-110 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-110. Disciplinary Authority and Proceedings

  A proceeding for discipline of a licensee may be commenced by the director when the director has reasonable grounds to believe that a licensee has committed any act prohibited by section 12-200-109 (1).    Disciplinary actions may consist of the following:   Revocation or suspension of licensure;    Placement of the licensee on probation and setting the terms of that probation; and    Issuing and sending a letter of admonition by first-class mail to the licensee under the circumstances specified in and in accordance with section 12-20-404 (4).       The director may issue and send a confidential letter of concern to a licensee under the circumstances specified in section 12-20-404 (5).    Complaints of record on file with the director and the results of investigations shall be closed to public inspection during the investigatory period and until dismissed or until notice of hearing and charges are served on a licensee. The director's records and papers shall be subject to the provisions of sections 24-72-203 and 24-72-204.    The director may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section 12-20-405.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1029, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-107 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-200-111 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-111. Unauthorized Practice - Penalties

  Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice acupuncture without an active license issued under this article 200 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a).    Any person who violates the provisions of section 12-200-109 (1)(j) by engaging in sexual contact with a patient during the course of patient care commits a class 1 misdemeanor and shall be referred for criminal prosecution.    Any person who violates the provisions of section 12-200-109 (1)(j) by engaging in sexual intrusion or sexual penetration with a patient during the course of patient care commits a class 4 felony and shall be referred for criminal prosecution.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1032, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-108 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-200-112 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-112. Confidential Agreement to Limit Practice

  Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 200.    This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a licensee subject to discipline under section 12-200-109 (1)(m).     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1032, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-108.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-200-113 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-113. Civil Penalties

  No action may be maintained against a recipient of acupuncture services for breach of a contract involving the rendering of acupuncture services provided under the contract by an acupuncturist who has committed, with respect to the recipient, any act prohibited by section 12-200-109 (1).    When a patient, a patient's insurer, or a patient's legal guardian or representative has paid for acupuncture services rendered by an acupuncturist who has committed, with respect to the patient, any act prohibited by section 12-200-109 (1), whether or not the patient knew that the act or acts were illegal, the patient, the patient's insurer, or the patient's legal guardian or representative may recover, in an action at law, the amount of any fees paid for the acupuncture services and reasonable attorney fees.    The criminal and civil penalties specified under this article 200 are not exclusive but cumulative and in addition to any other causes of action, rights, or remedies a patient may have under law.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1033, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-109 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-200-114 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-114. Director - Powers and Duties - Rules

  In addition to any other powers and duties conferred by this article 200, the director shall have the following powers and duties:   To adopt rules pursuant to section 12-20-204;    To accept or deny applications for licensure and to collect the annual license fees authorized by this article 200;    To inspect on a complaint basis any premises where acupuncture services are provided to ensure compliance with this article 200 and the rules adopted pursuant thereto;    To contract with the department of public health and environment or others to provide appropriate services as needed to carry out the inspections authorized with respect to the proper cleaning and sterilization of needles and the sanitation of acupuncture offices;    To make investigations, hold hearings, and take evidence in accordance with section 12-20-403 with respect to any complaint against any licensee when the director has reasonable cause to believe that the licensee is violating any of the provisions of this article 200;    To conduct any other meetings or hearings necessary to carry out the provisions of this article 200;    Through the department of regulatory agencies, and subject to appropriations made to the department of regulatory agencies, to employ administrative law judges on a full-time or part-time basis to conduct any hearings required by this article 200;    To seek an injunction in accordance with section 12-20-406 to enjoin any person from committing any act prohibited by this article 200;    To order the physical or mental examination of an acupuncturist if the director has reasonable cause to believe that the acupuncturist is subject to a physical or mental disability that renders the acupuncturist unable to treat patients with reasonable skill and safety or that may endanger a patient's health or safety; and the director may order an examination whether or not actual injury to a patient is established;    To report to the United States department of health and human services, pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, any adverse action taken against the license of any acupuncturist.        History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1033, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-110 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-200-115 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-115. Powers and Duties of the Executive Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment - Rules

 The executive director of the department of public health and environment shall promulgate rules relating to the proper cleaning and sterilization of needles to be used in the practice of acupuncture and the sanitation of acupuncture offices.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1034, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-111 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-200-116 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 200 - Acupuncturists|§ 12-200-116. Insurance Coverage - Not Affected

 Nothing in this article 200 shall be construed to affect any present or future provision of law or contract or other agreement concerning insurance or insurance coverage with respect to the provision of acupuncture services.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1034, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-29.5-112 as it existed prior to 2019.