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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-103 - Applicability of common provisions

Articles
1
,
20
, and
30
of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 255.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-106 - Employees - executive administrator

The director shall appoint an executive administrator for the board and other personnel deemed necessary, pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 190,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-107
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 80: Entire article R&RE, p. 483, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 799, § 30, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-107 as it existed prior to 2019.
For the legislative declaration in HB 20-1216, see section 1 of chapter 190, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-108 - Advisory committee

The board may appoint advisory committees including professional review committees to assist in the performance of its duties. Each advisory committee shall consist of at least three licensees who have expertise in the area under review. Members of the advisory committees shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-109
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-109 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-109 - Examination

(1)
All nurse applicants, unless eligible for licensure by endorsement, shall be required to pass a written examination approved or prepared by the board, relating to the knowledge, skills, and judgments as incorporated in their respective approved education programs.
(2)
In accordance with the requirements of this part 1, the board shall hold at least two examinations annually for practical nurses and for professional nurses at such places and at such times as the board shall determine.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-110
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 80: Entire article R&RE, p. 485, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-110 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-113 - Professional liability insurance required - advanced practice registered nurses and certified midwives in independent practice - rules

(1)
It is unlawful for any advanced practice registered nurse or certified midwife engaged in an independent practice of professional nursing or as a certified midwife to practice within the state of Colorado unless the advanced practice registered nurse or certified midwife purchases and maintains or is covered by professional liability insurance in an amount not less than five hundred thousand dollars per claim with an aggregate liability for all claims during the year of one million five hundred thousand dollars.
(2)
Professional liability insurance required by this section must cover all acts within the scope of practice of an advanced practice registered nurse or certified midwife as described in this part 1.
(3)
Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the board, by rule, may exempt or establish lesser liability insurance requirements for advanced practice registered nurses or certified midwives.
(4)
Nothing in this section shall be construed to confer liability on an employer for the acts of an advanced practice registered nurse or a certified midwife that are outside the scope of employment or to negate the applicability of the "Colorado Governmental Immunity Act", article
10
of title
24
.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 261,§ 7, eff. 5/25/2023.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 190, § 15, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157, § 11, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-111.8
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 2009: Entire section added, (SB 09 -239), ch. 401, p. 2185, § 31, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-111.8 as it existed prior to 2019.
For the legislative declaration in HB 20-1216, see section 1 of chapter 190, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-116 - Persons licensed under previous laws

Any person holding a valid Colorado license to engage in the practice of practical or professional nursing issued prior to July 1, 1980, shall continue to be licensed under the provisions of this part 1.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-114
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 80: Entire article R&RE, p. 487, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-114 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-117 - Temporary licenses and permits

(1)
The board may issue a temporary license to practice for a period of four months to an applicant for licensure by endorsement pursuant to the occupational credential portability program.
(2)
The board may issue a permit to practice as a practical or professional nurse for a period not to exceed two years or as determined by the board to any person from another state or a territory of the United States or a foreign country who is in this state for special training or for observation of nursing educational programs upon proof to the board by the person that he or she is currently licensed to practice as a nurse in the state, territory, or country of residency. The nursing practice permitted by the permit shall be limited to that practice performed as part of the special training or nursing educational program.
(3)
The board may, as it deems appropriate, issue a permit to a person who is under the supervision of a professional nurse licensed pursuant to this part 1.
(4)
A person holding a permit may engage in the practice of practical or professional nursing only under the personal and responsible supervision and direction of a person licensed by the board to engage in the practice of professional nursing.
(5)
The board shall summarily withdraw a temporary license or permit issued pursuant to this section if the board determines that the temporary license or permit holder fails to meet the requirements of this section or section
12-255-109
,
12-255-110
,
12-255-111.5
, or
12-255-114
. The holder of a temporary license or permit summarily withdrawn has the right to a hearing that shall be conducted pursuant to article
4
of title
24
and section
12-20-403
by the board or by an administrative law judge at the board's discretion.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 261,§ 9, eff. 5/25/2023.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157, § 15, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 126, § 33, eff. 6/25/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-115
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 80: Entire article R&RE, p. 487, § 1, effective July 1. L. 87: (5) amended, p. 948, § 38, effective March 13. L. 95: (3.5) added, p. 1079, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2009: (2) repealed, (SB 09 -239), ch. 401, p. 2171, § 13, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-115 as it existed prior to 2019.
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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-118 - Approval of educational programs

(1)
Any institution in this state desiring to receive from the board approval of its educational program that prepares individuals for licensure as a practical or as a professional nurse shall apply to the board and submit evidence that it is prepared to carry out an educational program that complies with the provisions of this part 1 and with rules adopted by the board pursuant to this part 1.
(2)
For the practice of practical nursing, the educational program shall include:
(a)
Content fundamental to the knowledge and skills required for clinical nursing appropriate to the practice of practical nursing;
(b)
Content relating to the principles of biological, physical, social, and behavioral sciences.
(3)
For the practice of professional nursing, the educational program shall include:
(a)
Content fundamental to the knowledge and skills required for clinical nursing appropriate to the practice of professional nursing;
(b)
Content relating to the principles of biological, physical, social, and behavioral sciences.
(4)
Any educational program for practical or professional nurses in this state that was accredited by the former boards of nursing prior to July 1, 1980, shall be deemed to be an approved educational program for the purpose of this part 1, but the approval is subject to the powers and duties of the board under section
12-255-107
to deny or to withdraw approval.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 16, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-116
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 80: Entire article R&RE, p. 487, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-116 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-118.5 - Approved nurse aide training programs

(1)
Except for any medical facility or program that has been explicitly disapproved by the department of public health and environment, the board may approve any nurse aide training program offered by or held in a medical facility or offered and held outside a medical facility. Approval by the board is sufficient to authorize and permit the operation of the training program.
(2)
The curriculum content for nurse aide training must include material that will provide a basic level of both knowledge and demonstrable skills for each individual completing the program and be presented in a manner that will take into consideration individuals with limited literacy skills. The curriculum content must include needs of populations that may be served by an individual medical facility.
(3)
The curriculum must include the following topics:
(a)
Communication and interpersonal skills;
(b)
Infection control;
(c)
Safety and emergency procedures;
(d)
Promoting residents' and patients' independence;
(e)
Respecting residents' and patients' rights.
(4)
The training program shall be designed to enable participants to develop and demonstrate competency in the following areas:
(a)
Basic nursing skills;
(b)
Personal care skills;
(c)
Recognition of mental health and social services needs;
(d)
Basic restorative services;
(e)
Resident or patient rights.
(5)
The board or its designee shall inspect and survey each nurse aide training program it approves during the first year following approval and every two years thereafter. The inspection or survey may be made in conjunction with surveys of medical facilities conducted by the department of public health and environment.
(6)
The board may require a nurse aide training program to include up to twenty-five percent more hours than the minimum requirements established in the federal "Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987", as amended, Pub.L. 100-203, 101 Stat. 1330. Any additional training hours shall be within the subject areas required by federal law.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-260-109
and amended by 2020 Ch. 157, § 17, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38.1-108
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 89, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 7, § 1, effective July 7. L. 94: (1) and (5) amended, p. 2728, § 338, effective July 1. L. 2009: (6) amended, (SB 09 -138), ch. 400, p. 2163, § 11, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-260-109 as it existed prior to 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-123 - Immunity in professional review

(1)
If a professional review committee is established pursuant to section
12-255-108
to investigate the quality of care being given by a person licensed pursuant to this part 1, the professional review committee must include in its membership at least three persons licensed in the same category as the licensee under review, but the committee may be authorized to act only by the board.
(2)
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, any person acting as a witness or consultant to the committee, any witness testifying in a proceeding authorized under this part 1, and any person who lodges a complaint pursuant to this part 1 is granted the same immunity and is subject to the same conditions for immunity as specified in section
12-20-402
.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-121
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 80: Entire article R&RE, p. 492, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2004: (2) amended, p. 1835, § 78, effective August 4.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-121 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-124 - Surrender of license

(1)
Prior to the initiation of an investigation or hearing, any licensee or temporary license holder may surrender the individual's license to practice nursing or as a certified midwife.
(2)
Following the initiation of an investigation or hearing and upon a finding that to do so would be in the public interest, the board may allow a licensee or temporary license holder to surrender his or her license to practice.
(3)
The board shall not issue a license or temporary license or permit to a former licensee or temporary license or permit holder whose license has been surrendered unless the licensee meets all of the requirements of this part 1 for a new applicant, including, for applicants for a license, temporary license, or permit to practice nursing, the passing of an examination.
(4)
The surrender of a license in accordance with this section removes all rights and privileges to practice nursing or as a certified midwife, as applicable, including renewal of a license.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 261,§ 14, eff. 5/25/2023.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157, § 22, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-122
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 80: Entire article R&RE, p. 492, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-122 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-125 - Unauthorized practice - penalties

(1)
It is unlawful for any person to practice as a practical or professional nurse or as a certified midwife unless licensed to practice that profession.
(2)
Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice practical or professional nursing or as a certified midwife without an active license issued under this part 1 is subject to penalties pursuant to section
12-20-407 (1)(a)
.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 261,§ 15, eff. 5/25/2023.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157, § 23, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-123
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 80: Entire article R&RE, p. 493, § 1, effective July 1. L. 85: (2) amended, p. 408, § 13, effective July 1. L. 89: (2) amended, p. 826, § 25, effective July 1. L. 2002: (2) amended, p. 1480, § 80, effective October 1. L. 2004: (1)(b) amended, p. 735, § 1, effective May 12. L. 2006: (1)(b) to (1)(d) repealed and (2) amended, pp. 89, 88, §§ 32, 30, effective August 7.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-123 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-126 - 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 practical or professional nurse license, certified midwife license, or nurse aide certification from committing any act declared to be unlawful or prohibited by this article 255.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 261,§ 16, eff. 5/25/2023.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157, § 24, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-124
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 80: Entire article R&RE, p. 493, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-124 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-128 - Prescribing opioid antagonists

An advanced practice registered nurse or certified midwife with prescriptive authority pursuant to section
12-255-112
may prescribe or dispense an opioid antagonist in accordance with section
12-30-110
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 458,§ 12, eff. 6/6/2024.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 261,§ 18, eff. 5/25/2023.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 190, § 17, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-125.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 273, § 3, eff. 5/23/2019.
Added by 2015 Ch. 78, § 3, eff. 4/3/2015.
L. 2015: Entire section added, (SB 15-053), ch. 78, p. 209, § 3, effective April 3.
(1) This section is similar to former § 12-38-125.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
(2) Before its relocation in 2019, this section was amended in SB 19-227. Those amendments were superseded by the repeal and reenactment of this title 12, effective October 1, 2019. For those amendments to the former section in effect from May 23, 2019, to October 1, 2019, see SB 19-227, chapter 273, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.
For the legislative declaration in HB 20-1216, see section 1 of chapter 190, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-129 - Continuing education - rules

In addition to any other authority conferred upon the board by this part 1, the board is authorized to require no more than twenty hours of continuing education every two years as a condition of renewal of licenses and to establish procedures and standards for the educational requirements. The board shall, to assure that the continuing education requirements imposed do not have the effect of restraining competition among providers of the education, recognize a variety of alternative means of compliance with the requirements. The board shall adopt rules that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section in accordance with article
4
of title
24
.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 26, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-127
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 80: Entire article R&RE, p. 494, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-127 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-132 - School nurses - over-the-counter medication

(1)
This part 1 does not prohibit a person who has been appropriately trained from dispensing an over-the-counter medication to a minor as long as the person has written instructions from the minor's parent or guardian and there is a physician's standing medical order.
(2)
This section is not intended to affect the authority of a professional nurse to delegate nursing tasks.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 28, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-132.3
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2017 Ch. 81,§ 1, eff. 8/9/2017.
L. 2017: Entire section added, (SB 17-033), ch. 81, p. 254, § 1, effective August 9.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-132.3 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-133 - Licensee duties relating to assistance animals - definitions

(1)
A licensee who is approached by a patient seeking an assistance animal as a reasonable accommodation in housing shall either:
(a)
Make a written finding regarding whether the patient has a disability and, if a disability is found, a separate written finding regarding whether the need for the animal is related to that disability; or
(b)
Make a written finding that there is insufficient information available to make a finding regarding disability or the disability-related need for the animal.
(2)
This section does not:
(a)
Change any laws or procedures related to a service animal under Title II and Title III of the federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990",
42 U.S.C. sec. 12101
et seq., as amended;
(b)
Affect in any way the right of pet ownership in public housing established in
42 U.S.C. sec. 1437z-3
, as amended; or
(c)
Limit the means by which a person with a disability may demonstrate, pursuant to state or federal law, that the person has a disability or that the person has a disability-related need for an assistance animal.
(3)
A licensee shall not make a determination related to subsection (1) of this section unless the licensee:
(a)
Has met with the patient in person;
(b)
Is sufficiently familiar with the patient and the disability; and
(c)
Is legally and professionally qualified to make the determination.
(4)
For purposes of this section:
(a)
"Assistance animal" means an animal that qualifies as a reasonable accommodation under the federal "Fair Housing Act",
42 U.S.C. sec. 3601
et seq., as amended, or section 504 of the federal "Rehabilitation Act of 1973",
29 U.S.C. sec. 794
, as amended.
(b)
"Disability" has the same meaning as set forth in the federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990",
42 U.S.C. sec. 12101
et seq., and its related amendments and implementing regulations and includes a handicap as that term is defined in the federal "Fair Housing Act",
42 U.S.C. sec. 3601
et seq., as amended, and
24 CFR 100.201
.
(c)
"Service animal" has the same meaning as set forth in the implementing regulations of Title II and Title III of the federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990",
42 U.S.C. sec. 12101
et seq., as amended.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-132.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2016 Ch. 309,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2017.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-132.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-133.5 - Licensee duties related to medical forensic evidence

(1)
A licensee who performs a medical forensic examination as described in section
12-240-139(1)(b)(I)
shall inform the victim:
(a)
Of the contact information for the nearest sexual assault victim advocate if the victim makes a law enforcement report pursuant to section
12-240-139(1)(b)(I)(A)
;
(b)
Of the contact information for the nearest community-based victim advocate pursuant to section
13-90-107(1)(k)(II)
if the victim makes a medical report pursuant to section
12-240-139(1)(b)(I)(B)
or an anonymous report pursuant to section
12-240-139(1)(b)(I)(C)
; and
(c)
That any forensic medical evidence collected must be maintained until after the assailant may no longer be prosecuted for the crime and that the victim must be notified prior to the destruction of such evidence.
Added by 2021 Ch. 191,§ 3, eff. 5/27/2021.
For the legislative declaration in HB 21-1143, see section 1 of chapter 191, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-134 - Repeal of article - subject to review

This article 255 is repealed, effective September 1, 2027. Before the repeal, the board and its functions under this article 255, including the functions of the board related to the certification of nurse aides, are scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 190,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-133
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 95: Entire section added, p. 1087, § 10, effective July 1. L. 2007: (1) amended, p. 382, § 2, effective August 3. L. 2009: (1) amended, (SB 09-239), ch. 401, p. 2165, §1, effective July 1.
(1) This section is similar to former § 12-38-133 as it existed prior to 2019.
(2) Amendments to this section by HB 20-1183 and HB 20-1216 were harmonized.
For the legislative declaration in HB 20-1216, see section 1 of chapter 190, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-135 - Confidential agreement to limit practice

(1)
Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, section
12-30-108
concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 255.
(2)
This section and section
12-30-108
do not apply to a nurse or certified midwife subject to discipline under section
12-255-120 (1)(i)
.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 261,§ 21, eff. 5/25/2023.
Added by 2020 Ch. 190, § 6, eff. 7/1/2020.
For the legislative declaration in HB 20-1216, see section 1 of chapter 190, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-136 - [Repealed]

Added by 2020 Ch. 190, § 18, eff. 7/1/2020.
For the legislative declaration in HB 20-1216, see section 1 of chapter 190, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 2 - NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-201 — 12-255-215) › Section 12-255-201 - Nurse aide certification program - department of public health and environment to assist - funding

(1)
The department of public health and environment, which is otherwise responsible for the regulation of certain medical facilities, shall, as necessary, assist the board in implementing the provisions of this part 2.
(2)
Funding for the nurse aide certification program, as operated by the department of regulatory agencies, shall be provided by the federal medicaid and medicare programs. Medicaid funding shall be secured by the department of health care policy and financing and medicare funding shall be secured by the department of public health and environment. All the funding shall be forwarded to the department of regulatory agencies for its use in operating the nurse aide certification program. The departments of health care policy and financing and public health and environment shall take all reasonable and necessary steps to secure the funding from the federal medicaid and medicare programs.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-260-104
and amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 29, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38.1-103
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 89, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 6, § 1, effective July 7. L. 93: (5) and (6) added, p. 1746, § 3, effective July 1. L. 94: (2) and (6) amended, pp. 2728, 2623, §§ 337, 39, effective July 1.
Subsection (1) is similar to former § 12-260-104 (2), and subsection (2) is similar to former § 12-260-104 (6) , as they existed prior to 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 2 - NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-201 — 12-255-215) › Section 12-255-202 - Application for certification - fee

(1)
Every applicant for certification as a nurse aide, whether qualifying by competency evaluation or by endorsement, shall submit the application on forms provided by the board.
(2)
(a)
The applicant shall include with the application submitted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section an application fee established pursuant to section
12-20-105
.
(b)
The board may reduce the application fee if federal funds are available. The fee is not subject to the provisions of section
12-20-104
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-260-105
and amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 29, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38.1-104
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 89, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 6, § 1, effective July 7. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 1028, § 3, effective October 1. L. 2002: (3) amended, p. 959, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2003: (3) amended, p. 2631, § 5, effective June 5. L. 2005: (3)(a) repealed, p. 1021, § 5, effective August 8.
This section is similar to former § 12-260-105 as it existed prior to 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 2 - NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-201 — 12-255-215) › Section 12-255-203 - Application for certification by competency evaluation

(1)
Every applicant for certification by competency evaluation shall pay the required application fee and shall submit written evidence that the applicant:
(a)
Has not committed any act or omission that would be grounds for discipline or denial of certification under this article 255; and
(b)
Has successfully completed an approved education program.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-260-106
and amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 29, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38.1-105
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 89, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 6, § 1, effective July 7. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 1028, § 4, effective October 1. L. 2002: (1)(c) amended, p. 959, § 4, effective July 1. L. 2005: (1)(c) repealed, p. 1022, § 6, effective August 8.
This section is similar to former § 12-260-106 as it existed prior to 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 2 - NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-201 — 12-255-215) › Section 12-255-204 - Certification by endorsement

An applicant may obtain certification by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-260-107
and amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 29, eff. 7/1/2020.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 126,§ 34, eff. 6/25/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38.1-106
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 89, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 7, § 1, effective July 7. L. 95: (1)(e) added, p. 1028, § 5, effective October 1. L. 2002: (1)(e) amended, p. 959, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2005: (1)(e) repealed, p. 1022, § 7, effective August 8.
(1) This section is similar to former § 12-260-107 as it existed prior to 2020.
(2) Amendments to §
12-260-107
by HB 20-1326 were harmonized and relocated to this section as it was amended by HB 20-1183.
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.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 2 - NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-201 — 12-255-215) › Section 12-255-205 - Certification by competency evaluation

(1)
All applicants except those certified by endorsement shall pass a clinical competency evaluation. The evaluation shall be in a written or oral form and shall include the following areas:
(a)
Basic nursing skills;
(b)
Personal care skills;
(c)
Recognition of mental health and social services needs;
(d)
Basic restorative services;
(e)
Resident or patient rights.
(2)
Competency evaluations shall be held at the times and places as the board determines but shall be held at least four times per year.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-260-108
and amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 29, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38.1-107
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-260-108 as it existed prior to 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 2 - NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-201 — 12-255-215) › Section 12-255-206 - Scope of practice - rules

(1)
In addition to any nursing tasks delegated to a certified nurse aide pursuant to section
12-255-131
, a certified nurse aide who is deemed competent by a registered nurse licensed pursuant to part 1 of this article 255 may perform the following tasks:
(a)
Digital stimulation, insertion of a suppository, or the use of an enema, or any other medically acceptable procedure to stimulate a bowel movement;
(b)
Gastrostomy-tube and jejunostomy-tube feedings;
(c)
Placement in a client's mouth of presorted medication that has been boxed or packaged by a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, or a pharmacist or, in the case of a client who is a minor, presorted medication that has been sorted by the minor's parent or guardian;
(d)
Administration of oxygen to clients; and
(e)
Changing ostomy bags.
(2)
The board shall promulgate rules concerning the competency requirements for a certified nurse aide to perform the tasks listed in subsection (1) of this section.
(3)
The duties performed by a certified nurse aide as specified in subsection (1) of this section are not considered a delegation of nursing tasks pursuant to section
12-255-131
.
(4)
A registered nurse who in good faith determines that a certified nurse aide is competent to perform the tasks listed in subsection (1) of this section is not liable for the actions of the certified nurse aide in the performance of the tasks.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-260-110
and amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 29, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38.1-108.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2015 Ch. 66,§ 1, eff. 8/5/2015.
This section is similar to former § 12-260-110 as it existed prior to 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 2 - NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-201 — 12-255-215) › Section 12-255-207 - Advisory committee

To assist in the performance of its duties under this part 2, the board may designate an advisory committee, which shall report to the board. The committee consists of seven members who have expertise in an area under review. One member shall be a certified nurse aide; one member shall be a licensed professional nurse or a licensed practical nurse as defined in section
12-255-104
who supervises certified nurse aides; one member shall represent a home health agency; one member shall represent a nursing facility; one member shall be a department of public health and environment employee; and two members shall be members of the public. Committee members shall receive a per diem allowance pursuant to section
12-20-103(6)
for their services and shall be reimbursed for the actual and necessary expenses in the performance of their duties from the division of professions and occupations cash fund by the general assembly.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-260-112
and amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 29, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38.1-110
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 89, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 8, § 1, effective July 7. L. 93: (1) and (2) amended, p. 1747, § 5, effective July 1. L. 94: (1) amended, p. 2728, § 339, effective July 1. L. 2003: (1) amended, p. 2632, § 7, effective June 5. L. 2009: (1) amended, (SB 09-138), ch. 400, p. 2158, §4, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-260-112 as it existed prior to 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 2 - NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-201 — 12-255-215) › Section 12-255-208 - Medication aides - training - scope of duties - rules

(1)
Prior to a certified nurse aide obtaining authority as a medication aide to administer medications, the certified nurse aide shall meet all applicable requirements as established by rules of the board. The board shall promulgate rules regarding the scope of practice, education, experience, and certification requirements for a nurse aide to obtain authority to administer medications. The board shall consider, but not be limited to, reducing the number of required hours of education, expanding the allowable routes of administration, reducing or eliminating the required hours of work experience, and developing different scopes of practice depending on practice setting, if appropriate.
(2)
The board shall promulgate rules regarding the supervision requirements for a medication aide, the requirements for a registered nurse to perform a patient assessment before a medication aide administers medications to the patient, and requirements for a registered nurse to review medications to be administered by a medication aide.
(3)
The administration of medications by medication aides does not alter any requirement or limitation applicable to the delegation of nursing tasks pursuant to section
12-255-131
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-260-113
and amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 29, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38.1-110.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 2005: Entire section added, p. 1019, § 1, effective August 8. L. 2009: (1), (2), (3), and (6) amended, (SB 09-138), ch. 400, p. 2161, §10, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-260-113 as it existed prior to 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 2 - NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-201 — 12-255-215) › Section 12-255-210 - Withholding or denial of certification

(1)
If the board determines that an applicant for an initial certificate to practice as a nurse aide does not possess the qualifications specified in section
12-255-203
or
12-255-204
, that section
12-255-209 (1)(l)
is applicable, or that there is reasonable cause to believe that the applicant has committed any of the acts set forth in section
12-255-209
as grounds for discipline, the board may deny the applicant a certificate. When the board denies a certificate, it shall comply with the following procedures:
(a)
The provisions of section
24-4-104
shall apply, and the board shall provide the applicant with a written statement that sets forth the basis for the board's determination.
(b)
If the applicant requests a hearing pursuant to section
24-4-104 (9)
, the following applies:
(I)
An applicant whose certification has been denied on the basis of a lack of qualifications has the burden of proof to show that the applicant possesses the qualifications required under this part 2.
(II)
For an applicant whose certification has been denied on the basis of reasonable cause to believe that grounds for discipline exist, the board has the burden of proof to show the commission of acts constituting grounds for discipline under this part 2.
(c)
If a hearing is conducted, the board shall affirm, modify, or reverse its prior determination and action in accordance with the findings resulting from the hearing.
(d)
If an applicant who has requested a hearing pursuant to section
24-4-104 (9)
fails to appear at the hearing, absent a determination by the board that there was good cause for the failure to appear, the board may affirm its prior action of withholding certification without conducting a hearing on the matter.
(e)
If the board withholds certification without a hearing in accordance with this section, the board is immune from suit concerning the withholding unless it has acted unreasonably or has failed to act in good faith.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-260-115
and amended by 2020 Ch. 157, § 29, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38.1-112
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 89, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 9, § 1, effective July 7. L. 95: IP(1) amended, p. 1029, § 7, effective October 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-260-115 as it existed prior to 2020.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 2 - NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-201 — 12-255-215) › Section 12-255-211 - Mental and physical competency of nurse aides

(1)
If a certified nurse aide is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have a mental health disorder, the board shall automatically suspend the certified nurse aide's certification, and the suspension must continue until the certified nurse aide is determined by the court to be restored to competency; duly discharged as restored to competency; or otherwise determined to be competent in any other manner provided by law.
(2)
(a)
If the board has reasonable cause to believe that a certified nurse aide's physical or mental health has resulted in the nurse aide being unable to practice with reasonable skill or that the practice of the nurse aide is a threat to the safety of the nurse aide's patients, the board may require the nurse aide to submit to a mental or physical examination by a physician or other licensed health-care provider designated by the board.
(b)
If a nurse aide fails to submit to a mental or physical examination, the board may suspend the nurse aide's certification until the required examination or examinations are conducted.
(3)
Every person who applies to the board for certification as a nurse aide is deemed by virtue of the application to have consented to undergo a physical or mental examination at any time if the board so requests. Any request by the board to a nurse aide to submit to the examination shall be in writing and shall contain the basis upon which the board determined that reasonable cause to believe the condition specified in subsection (2)(a) of this section exists.
(4)
A certified nurse aide who has been requested to submit to a physical or mental examination may provide the board with information concerning the nurse aide's physical or mental health from a physician of the nurse aide's own choice. The board may consider the information in conjunction with, but not in lieu of, testimony and information provided by the physician designated by the board to examine the nurse aide.
(5)
The results of any mental or physical examination requested by the board pursuant to this section shall not be used as evidence in any proceeding except a proceeding conducted pursuant to this part 2. The results of the examination shall not be deemed to be public records and shall not be made available to the public.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-260-116
and amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 29, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38.1-113
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 263,§ 64, eff. 5/25/2017.
L. 89, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 10, § 1, effective July 7. L. 2009: (2) amended, (SB 09-138), ch. 400, p. 2161, §8, effective July 1. L. 2017: (1), (2)(a), and (4) amended, (SB 17-242), ch. 263, p. 1277, § 64, effective May 25.
This section is similar to former § 12-260-116 as it existed prior to 2020.