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CO Code § 12-225-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 225 - Direct-Entry Midwives|§ 12-225-103. Definitions

 As used in this article 225, unless the context otherwise requires:    “Birth center” means a freestanding facility licensed by the department of public health and environment that:   Is not a hospital, attached to a hospital, or located in a hospital;    Provides prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum care to low-risk pregnant persons and newborns; and    Provides care during delivery and immediately after delivery that is generally less than twenty-four hours in duration. (1.5) “Client” means a pregnant woman for whom a direct-entry midwife performs services. For purposes of perinatal or postpartum care, “client” includes the woman's newborn.       “Direct-entry midwife” means a person who practices direct-entry midwifery.    “Direct-entry midwifery” or “practice of direct-entry midwifery” means the advising, attending, or assisting of a woman during pregnancy, labor and natural childbirth at home or at a birth center, and the postpartum period in accordance with this article 225.    “Natural childbirth” means the birth of a child without the use of instruments, surgical procedures, or prescription drugs other than those for which the direct-entry midwife has specific authority under this article 225 to obtain and administer.    “Perinatal” means the period from the twenty-eighth week of pregnancy through seven days after birth.    “Postpartum period” means the period of six weeks after birth.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1132, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2021: (1) and (3) amended and (1.5) added,(SB 21-101), ch. 196, p. 1049, § 3, effective September 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-37-102 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-225-105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 225 - Direct-Entry Midwives|§ 12-225-105. Mandatory Disclosure of Information to Clients

  Every direct-entry midwife shall provide the following information in writing to each client during the initial client contact:   The name, business address, and business phone number of the direct-entry midwife;    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;    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;    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;    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.    A copy of the emergency plan as provided in section 12-225-106 (6);    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    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.       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.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1134, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-37-104 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-225-108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 225 - Direct-Entry Midwives|§ 12-225-108. Director - Powers and Duties - Rules

  In addition to any other powers and duties conferred on the director by law, the director has the following powers and duties:   To adopt rules pursuant to section 12-20-204;    To establish the fees for registration and renewal of registration in the manner authorized by section 12-20-105;    To prepare or adopt suitable education standards for applicants and to adopt a registration examination;    To accept applications for registration that meet the requirements set forth in this article 225, and to collect the annual registration fees authorized by this article 225;    To seek an injunction in accordance with section 12-20-406 to enjoin any person from committing an act prohibited by this article 225;    To summarily suspend a registration upon the failure of the registrant to comply with any condition of a stipulation or order imposed by the director until the registrant complies with the condition, unless compliance is beyond the control of the registrant;    To develop policies and protocols, by rule, for direct-entry midwives in training that reflect the requirements of the North American Registry of Midwives, or its successor organization;    To order the physical or mental examination of a direct-entry midwife if the director has reasonable cause to believe that the direct-entry midwife is subject to a physical or mental disability that renders the direct-entry midwife unable to treat patients with reasonable skill and safety or that may endanger a patient's health or safety. The director may order a physical or mental examination regardless of whether there is injury to a patient.        History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1140, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2021: (1)(g) and (1)(h) added,(SB 21-101), ch. 196, p. 1050, § 6, effective September 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-37-106 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-225-110 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 225 - Direct-Entry Midwives|§ 12-225-110. Unauthorized Practice - Penalties

 Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice direct-entry midwifery without an active registration issued under this article 225 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a) .   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1145, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-37-108 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-225-111 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 225 - Direct-Entry Midwives|§ 12-225-111. Confidential Agreement to Limit Practice

 Section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 225.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1145, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-37-108.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-225-112 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 225 - Direct-Entry Midwives|§ 12-225-112. Assumption of Risk - No Vicarious Liability - Professional Liability Insurance Required

  It is the policy of this state that registrants shall be liable for their acts or omissions in the performance of the services that they provide, and that no licensed physician, nurse, prehospital emergency medical personnel, or health-care institution shall be liable for any act or omission resulting from the administration of services by any registrant. This subsection (1) does not relieve any physician, nurse, prehospital emergency personnel, or health-care institution from liability for any willful and wanton act or omission or any act or omission constituting gross negligence, or under circumstances where a registrant has a business or supervised relationship with the physician, nurse, prehospital emergency personnel, or health-care institution. A physician, nurse, prehospital emergency personnel, or health-care institution may provide consultation or education to the registrant without establishing a business or supervisory relationship, and is encouraged to accept referrals from registrants pursuant to this article 225.    If the director finds that liability insurance is available at an affordable price, registrants shall be required to carry liability insurance.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1146, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-37-109 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-225-113 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 225 - Direct-Entry Midwives|§ 12-225-113. Confidential Files

 The director may keep confidential all files and information concerning an investigation authorized under this article 225 until the results of the investigation are provided to the director and either the complaint is dismissed or notice of hearing and charges are served upon the person subject to the investigation.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1146, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-37-109.7 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-225-114 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 225 - Direct-Entry Midwives|§ 12-225-114. Repeal of Article - Subject to Review

 This article 225 is repealed, effective September 1, 2028. Before the repeal, the registering of direct-entry midwives by the division 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. 1147, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2021: Entire section amended,(SB 21-101), ch. 196, p. 1048, § 2, effective September 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-37-110 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-235-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-101. Short Title

 The short title of this article 235 is the “Massage Therapy Practice Act”.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1155, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-35.5-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-235-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-102. Legislative Declaration

  The general assembly hereby finds and declares that it is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to require massage therapists to be licensed. Because proper and safe massage therapy is of statewide concern, this article 235 is deemed to be an exercise of the police powers of the state.    The general assembly further declares that the practice of massage therapy by any person not licensed pursuant to this article 235 is adverse to the best interests of the people of this state. It is not, however, the intent of the general assembly in enacting this article 235 to prevent, restrict, or inhibit the practice of massage therapy by any duly licensed person.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1155, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-35.5-102 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-235-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-103. Applicability of Common Provisions

 Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 235.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1156, § 1, effective October 1.
CO Code § 12-235-104 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-104. Definitions

 As used in this article 235, unless the context otherwise requires:    “Advertise” means to publish, display, or disseminate information and includes, but is not limited to, the issuance of any card, sign, or direct mail, or causing or permitting any sign or marking on or in any building or structure or in any newspaper, magazine, or directory, or any announcement or display via any televised, computerized, electronic, or telephonic networks or media.    “Approved massage school” means:   A massage therapy educational school that has a valid certificate of approval from the private occupational school division in accordance with the provisions of article 64 of title 23;    A massage therapy educational program certified by the Colorado community college system;    A massage therapy educational entity or program that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency; or    A massage therapy program at a school located outside Colorado that is approved by the director based on standards adopted by the director by rule.       “Compensation” means something of value or benefit, whether in cash, in kind, or in any other form.    “Massage” or “massage therapy” means a system of structured touch, palpation, or movement of the soft tissue of another person's body in order to enhance or restore the general health and well-being of the recipient. The system includes, but is not limited to, techniques such as effleurage, commonly called stroking or gliding; petrissage, commonly called kneading; tapotement or percussion; friction; vibration; compression; passive and active stretching within the normal anatomical range of movement; hydromassage; and thermal massage. The techniques may be applied with or without the aid of lubricants, salt or herbal preparations, water, heat, or a massage device that mimics or enhances the actions possible by human hands.    “Massage therapist” means an individual licensed by this state to engage in the practice of massage therapy. The terms “masseuse” and “masseur” are synonymous with the term “massage therapist”.    “Person” means a natural person only.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1156, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-35.5-103 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-235-105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-105. Use of Massage Titles Restricted

 Only a person licensed under this article 235 to practice massage therapy may use the titles “massage therapist”, “licensed massage therapist”, “massage practitioner”, “masseuse”, “masseur”, the letters “M.T.” or “L.M.T.”, or any other generally accepted terms, letters, or figures that indicate that the person is a massage therapist.   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1157, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-35.5-104 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-235-106 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-106. Limitations on Authority

  Nothing in this article 235 shall be construed as authorizing a massage therapist to perform any of the following acts:   The practice of medicine pursuant to article 240 of this title 12;    The practice of physical therapy pursuant to article 285 of this title 12;    The practice of chiropractic pursuant to article 215 of this title 12; or    Any other forms of healing or healing arts not authorized by this article 235.        History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1157, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-35.5-105 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-235-107 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-107. License Required

  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.    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.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1157, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-35.5-106 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-235-109 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-109. License Expiration - Effect - Renewal - Reinstatement - Penalty

  Licenses issued pursuant to this article 235 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2).    The director shall establish application forms for renewal of licenses and reinstatement of expired licenses. A person renewing or reinstating a license shall submit an application in the form and manner set forth by the director.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1159, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-35.5-108 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-235-113 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-113. Cease-and-Desist Orders

 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. 1166, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-35.5-113 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-235-114 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-114. Mental and Physical Examination of Licensees

     If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the director may order the licensee to take a mental or physical examination administered by a physician or other licensed health-care professional designated by the director.    If a licensee refuses to submit to a mental or physical examination that has been properly ordered by the director pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, and the refusal is not due to circumstances beyond the licensee's control, the refusal constitutes grounds for discipline pursuant to section 12-235-111 (1)(h). When a licensee has refused to submit to an examination, the director may suspend the licensee's license in accordance with section 12-235-112 until:   The results of the examination are known; and    The director has made a determination of the licensee's fitness to practice.       The director shall proceed with an order for examination and determination of a licensee's fitness to practice in a timely manner.       In an order to a licensee pursuant to subsection (1) of this section to undergo a mental or physical examination, the director shall include the basis of the director's reasonable cause to believe that the licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. For purposes of any disciplinary proceeding authorized under this article 235, the licensee is deemed to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the examining physician's testimony or examination reports on the ground that they are privileged communications.    The licensee may submit to the director testimony or examination reports from a physician or other licensed health-care professional chosen by the licensee and pertaining to any condition that the director has alleged may preclude the licensee from practicing with reasonable skill and safety. The director may consider the testimony or examination reports in conjunction with, but not in lieu of, testimony and examination reports of the physician or other licensed health-care professional designated by the director.    The results of a mental or physical examination ordered by the director shall not be used as evidence in any proceeding other than one before the director and shall not be deemed public records nor made available to the public.     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1167, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-35.5-114 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-235-115 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-115. Unauthorized Practice - Criminal Penalties

  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).    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).     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1168, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-35.5-115 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-235-116 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-116. Professional Liability Insurance Required

 It is unlawful for any person to practice massage therapy within this state unless the person purchases and maintains professional liability insurance in an amount not less than fifty thousand dollars per claim with an aggregate liability limit for all claims during the year of three hundred thousand dollars. Professional liability insurance required by this section shall cover all acts within the scope of massage therapy practice as defined by section 12-235-104 .   History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1169, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-35.5-116 as it existed prior to 2019.
CO Code § 12-235-117 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 12 - Professions and Occupations|Article 235 - Massage Therapists|§ 12-235-117. Confidential Agreement to Limit Practice

  Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this section.    This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a massage therapist subject to discipline for prohibited activities as described in section 12-235-111 (1)(f).     History. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,(HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1169, § 1, effective October 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 12-35.5-116.5 as it existed prior to 2019.