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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 210 - AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 12-210-101 — 12-210-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 12-210-101 — 12-210-115) › Section 12-210-115 - Repeal of article - review of functions

This article 210 is repealed, effective September 1, 2031. Before the repeal, the licensing and supervisory functions of the director are scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 300,§ 1, eff. 9/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-29.9-116
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2013 Ch. 288,§ 1, eff. 5/24/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-039), ch. 288, p. 1536, § 1, effective May 24.
This section is similar to former § 12-29.9-116 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 210 - AUDIOLOGISTS (§§ 12-210-101 — 12-210-202) › Part 2 - DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES (§§ 12-210-201 — 12-210-202) › Section 12-210-201 - Definitions

As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Dispenser" means a person licensed in the practice of audiology pursuant to part 1 of this article 210 who dispenses hearing aids.
Added by 2020 Ch. 300,§ 8, eff. 9/1/2020.
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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-101 - Legislative declaration - unlawful acts - license required

(1)
It is hereby declared to be the policy of the general assembly of the state of Colorado that, in order to safeguard the life, health, and property and the public welfare of the people of this state and in order to protect the people of this state against unauthorized, unqualified, and improper practice of chiropractic, it is necessary that a proper regulatory authority be established and adequately provided for.
(2)
It is unlawful for any person to practice or to offer to practice chiropractic in the state of Colorado, or to use in connection with his or her name or business or otherwise to assume, use, or advertise any title or description that will or that reasonably might be expected to mislead the public into believing he or she is a doctor of chiropractic, unless the person has been duly licensed under the provisions of this article 215. Anyone who holds himself or herself out to the public as a doctor of chiropractic without qualifying for proper licensing under this article 215 and without submitting to the regulations provided in this article 215 endangers the public life, health, property, and welfare.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-101
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 293, § 1. CRS 53: § 23-2-1. C.R.S. 1963: § 23-1-1.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-101 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-102 - Applicability of common provisions

Articles
1
,
20
, and
30
of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 215.
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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-104 - State board of chiropractic examiners - board meetings - election of officers - subject to review - repeal of article

(1)
There is hereby created a Colorado state board of chiropractic examiners, referred to in this article 215 as the "board", consisting of seven members, five of whom must have practiced chiropractic in the state of Colorado for five years before their appointment and two of whom shall be appointed from the public at large. The governor shall appoint members of the board for a term of four years. Any board member may be removed by the governor for misconduct, incompetence, or neglect of duty. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms.
(1.5)
The Colorado state board of chiropractic examiners is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section
24-1-105
.
(2)
The board shall elect from the membership thereof a president, a vice-president, and a secretary-treasurer. The board shall meet at such times and at such places as the board deems necessary, but in no case less than annually. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum. An annual election of officers shall occur.
(3)
This article 215 is repealed, effective September 1, 2029. Before the repeal, this article 215 is scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 469,§122, eff. 8/10/2022.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 158,§1, eff. 7/1/2020.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Subsection (1) is similar to former § 12-33-103(1); subsection (2) is similar to former § 12-33-105; and subsection (3) is similar to former § 12-33-103(3), as those sections existed prior to 2019.
2022 Ch. 469, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-105 - Board powers - limits on authority - publications - records - rules

(1)
The board is authorized to and shall:
(a)
Adopt and from time to time revise rules pursuant to section
12-20-204
;
(b)
Examine, license, and renew licenses of duly qualified chiropractic applicants;
(c)
Approve or refuse to approve chiropractic schools and colleges;
(d)
Conduct hearings in accordance with section
12-20-403
upon complaints concerning the disciplining of chiropractors;
(e)
Cause the prosecution of and seek injunctions in accordance with section
12-20-406
against all persons violating this article 215;
(f)
Employ investigators;
(g)
Identify and proscribe, by rule, chiropractic practices that are untrue, deceptive, or misleading.
(2)
The board shall not adopt the code of ethics of any professional group or association by rule.
(3)
The authority granted the board under the provisions of this article 215 shall not be construed to authorize the board to arbitrate or adjudicate fee disputes between licensees or between a licensee and any other party.
(4)
Publications of the board circulated in quantity outside the executive branch shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of section
24-1-136
.
(5)
The board shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all applications for licensing and all licensed chiropractors, such to be public records and prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the board set forth therein.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Subsection (1) is similar to former § 12-33-107; subsection (3) is similar to former § 12-33-107.5; subsection (4) is similar to former § 12-33-108(2); and subsection (5) is similar to former § 12-33-110, as those sections 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-106 - Licensure - minimum education requirements

(1)
A minimum educational requirement shall include a knowledge of the basic sciences and for original licensure shall include graduation from a high school or its educational equivalent and graduation from an approved chiropractic school or college that teaches a course of not less than four thousand resident classroom hours in a period of four academic years. All applicants for licensure who matriculate in a chiropractic school or college shall present evidence of having graduated from a chiropractic school or college having status with the commission on accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education, or its successor, or from a chiropractic school or college that meets equivalent standards. The schedule of minimum educational requirements to enable any person to practice chiropractic in the state of Colorado is, except as otherwise provided, as follows:
Group 1. Anatomy, including embryology and histology
Group 2. Physiology and psychology
Group 3. Biochemistry, inorganic and organic chemistry
Group 4. Pathology, bacteriology, and toxicology
Group 5. Public health, hygiene, sanitation, and first aid
Group 6. Diagnosis (to include, but not be limited to, physical, clinical, laboratory, and all other recognized diagnostic procedures), pediatrics, dermatology, syphilology, psychiatry, and X ray
Group 7. Obstetrics, gynecology
Group 8. Principles and practice of chiropractic, adjustive technic. Electives including dietetics, nutrition, posture, physiotherapy, electrotherapy, and surgical, optometric, and dental indications
(2)
Any chiropractic college or school meeting the requirements of this section and the rules adopted by the board shall be eligible for approval.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-111
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 296, § 1. CRS 53: § 23-2-11. C.R.S. 1963: § 23-1-11. L. 76: IP(1) amended, p. 412, § 3, effective July 1. L. 79: IP(1) and (1)(a) amended, p. 489, § 6, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-111 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-107 - Display of license required

Every licensed practitioner of chiropractic shall conspicuously display his or her license to practice in this state. If a chiropractor practices at several locations, his or her name and license number shall be displayed in a manner that can be easily recognized by patients. Persons who engage in the practice of chiropractic under the name of a partnership, association, or other entity shall conspicuously display at the entrance of their place of business the name of each member or associate of the entity who is engaged in the practice of chiropractic.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-111.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-111.5 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-108 - Application for license - fee - examination

Any person who fulfills the minimum educational requirements prescribed by this article 215 and by the board, who is twenty-one years of age or older, who desires to obtain a license to practice chiropractic in this state, and who is not entitled to a license to practice chiropractic under other provisions of this article 215 may apply for a license upon the forms and in the manner prescribed by the board, which application shall be accompanied by an examination fee. The board may refuse to examine or license an applicant if the applicant has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed chiropractor. The applicant shall be examined by the board or the board's designee in the subjects outlined in section
12-215-106
to determine the applicant's qualifications to practice chiropractic. A license shall be granted to all applicants who are found qualified by attaining a passing grade on the examinations adopted by the board. A chiropractic applicant shall not practice electrotherapy until the applicant presents evidence that the applicant has successfully completed a course of not less than one hundred twenty classroom hours in this subject at a school approved by the board or under the instruction of an approved provider.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 158,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-112
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 298, § 1. CRS 53: § 23-2-14. C.R.S. 1963: § 23-1-14. L. 73: p. 517, § 20. L. 75: Entire section amended, p. 453, § 2, effective July 14. L. 76: Entire section amended, p. 412, § 4, effective July 1. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 490, § 7, effective July 1. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 508, § 3, effective July 1. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 1312, § 3, effective July 1. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 687, § 1, effective May 18.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-112 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-109 - Licensure by endorsement

An applicant may obtain licensure by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 126, § 22, eff. 6/25/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-113
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 298, § 1. CRS 53: § 23-2-13. C.R.S. 1963: § 23-1-13. L. 67: p. 719, § 1. L. 76: Entire section amended, p. 412, § 5, effective July 1. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 491, § 8, effective July 1. L. 83: Entire section R&RE, p. 533, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10 -1175), ch. 46, p. 173, § 1, effective 7/1/2011.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-113 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-110 - Renewal of license

(1)
Licenses issued pursuant to this article 215 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 215 or section
12-20-202(1)
.
(2)
A renewal fee paid pursuant to section
12-20-202(1)
shall not be refunded.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-114
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 299, § 1. CRS 53: § 23-2-15. C.R.S. 1963: § 23-1-15. L. 75: Entire section amended, p. 454, § 4, effective July 14. L. 79: Entire section R&RE, p. 491, § 9, effective July 1. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 509, § 4, effective July 1. L. 95: (1) amended and (1.2) and (1.3) added, p. 1313, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1), (1.2), and (2) amended, p. 1824, § 64, effective August 4.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-114 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-111 - Change of address - reporting required

Each person licensed under this article 215, upon changing his or her address, shall inform the board of the new address within thirty days after the change. The address change shall be reflected on the next license or renewal certificate issued to the licensee.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-114.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-114.5 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-112 - Persons licensed under previous laws

Any person holding a valid license to practice chiropractic in Colorado on or after May 18, 1959, shall be licensed under the provisions of this article 215 without further application by the person.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-115
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 302, § 1. CRS 53: § 23-2-20. C.R.S. 1963: § 23-1-20.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-115 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-113 - Continuing education

It is hereby expressly declared to be the purpose of this section to provide for an increase in the annual scientific educational requirements of licensed Colorado chiropractors. Every two years, each licensed Colorado chiropractor in active practice within the state of Colorado shall complete thirty hours of scientific clinics, forums, or chiropractic educational study consisting of subjects basic to the field of the healing arts as set forth in section
12-215-106
. Each year at the time of its regular June meeting, the board shall prepare an educational schedule of minimum postgraduate requirements of subjects as set forth in section
12-215-106
that shall be met by any school, clinic, forum, or convention giving the educational work, and the minimum standards shall be complied with by the school, clinic, forum, or convention before the board issues a postgraduate attendance certificate. Credit hours shall be determined by the board. Applicants shall apply to the board prior to or after the course and present proof of attendance and synopsis of the course content for approval of credit hours. This provision is mandatory in the best interest of public health and welfare and to provide progress in the field of chiropractic. If any licensed chiropractor is unable to comply with this section on account of dire emergency and for good cause shown, the board may waive the requirements of this section.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 158,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-116
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 297, § 1. CRS 53: § 23-2-12. C.R.S. 1963: § 23-1-12. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 491, § 10, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-116 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-114 - Professional liability insurance required - rules

(1)
(a)
It is unlawful for any person to practice chiropractic within this state unless the person purchases and maintains professional liability insurance in an amount not less than three hundred thousand dollars per claim with an aggregate liability limit for all claims during the year of one million dollars.
(b)
Professional liability insurance required by this section shall cover all acts within the scope of practice as defined by section
12-215-103
. Professional liability coverage shall cover acupuncture and electrotherapy only if the licensee is authorized to perform these acts.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board may by rule exempt or establish lesser liability insurance requirements for any class of licensee that:
(a)
Practices chiropractic as employees of the United States government;
(b)
Renders limited or occasional chiropractic services;
(c)
Performs less than full-time active chiropractic services because of administrative or other nonclinical duties of partial or complete retirement;
(d)
Provides uncompensated chiropractic care to patients but does not otherwise provide compensated chiropractic care to patients; or
(e)
Practices chiropractic in a manner that renders the amounts provided in subsection (1) of this section unreasonable or unattainable.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-116.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 95: Entire section added, p. 1313, § 6, effective July 1. L. 2006: (1) amended, p. 300, § 1, effective August 7. L. 2009: (1)(a) amended, (SB 09-167), ch. 366, p. 1917, §3, effective June 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-116.5 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-116 - Mental and physical examination of licensees

(1)
If the board has reasonable cause to believe a licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, it may require the licensee to take a mental or physical examination given by a physician or other qualified provider designated by the board. If the licensee refuses to undergo the examination or to release all medical records necessary to determine the licensee's ability to practice safely, unless the refusal or failure is due to circumstances beyond the licensee's control, the board may suspend the licensee's license until the results of the examination are known and the board has made a determination of the licensee's fitness to practice. The board shall proceed with an order for examination and make its determination in a timely manner.
(2)
An order for examination issued by the board pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall include the board's reasons for believing the licensee is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety.
(3)
For purposes of any disciplinary proceeding authorized under this article 215, a licensee shall be deemed to have waived all objections to the admissibility of an examining physician's testimony and examination reports on the basis of privilege.
(4)
A licensee may submit to the board testimony and examination reports received from a physician chosen by the licensee, if the testimony and reports pertain to a condition that the board has alleged may preclude the licensee from practicing with reasonable skill and safety.
(5)
The results of a mental or physical examination ordered by the board shall not be used as evidence in any proceeding other than one held before the board and shall not be a public record nor made available to the public.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-117.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-117.5 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-117 - Use of title

A license to practice chiropractic entitles the holder to use the title "Doctor" or "Dr." when accompanied by the word "Chiropractor" or the letters "D.C.", and to use the title of "Doctor of Chiropractic". The license shall not confer upon the licensee the right to practice surgery or obstetrics, to prescribe, compound, or administer drugs, or to administer anesthetics. Nothing in this article 215 shall be construed to prohibit or to require a license for bona fide chiropractic students or interns in attendance upon a regular course of instruction in a lawfully operated chiropractic school or hospital with respect to performing chiropractic services in this state while under the direct supervision of a licensed chiropractor in accordance with section
12-215-130
.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 158, § 8, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-118
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 300, § 1. CRS 53: § 23-2-18. C.R.S. 1963: § 23-1-18. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 492, § 13, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-118 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-119 - Professional review committee - immunity

(1)
If a professional review committee is established pursuant to this section to investigate the quality of care, including utilization review, being given by a person licensed pursuant to this article 215, it shall include in its membership at least three persons licensed under this article 215, but such committee may be authorized to act only by:
(a)
The board; or
(b)
A society or an association of persons licensed pursuant to this article 215 whose membership includes not less than one-third of the persons licensed pursuant to this article 215 residing in this state if the licensee whose services are the subject of review is a member of such society or association.
(2)
In addition to the persons specified in section
12-20-402
, any member of a professional review committee, the professional review committee's staff, any person acting as a witness or consultant to the committee, any witness testifying in a proceeding authorized under this article 215, and any person who lodges a complaint pursuant to this article 215 is granted the same immunity, and is subject to the same conditions for immunity, as specified in section
12-20-402
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-119.1
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 79: Entire section added, p. 494, § 15, effective July 1. L. 90: IP(1)(a) amended, p. 813, § 1, effective April 9. L. 2004: (2) amended, p. 1826, § 66, effective August 4.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-119.1 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-120 - Cease-and-desist orders

The board may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section
12-20-405
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-119.2
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 95: Entire section added, p. 1318, § 10, effective July 1. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 791, § 23, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-119.2 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-121 - Unauthorized practice - penalties - exemption

(1)
Except as specified in subsection (2) or (3) of this section, any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice chiropractic without an active license issued under this article 215 is subject to penalties pursuant to section
12-20-407(1)(a)
.
(2)
A chiropractor who lawfully practices chiropractic in another state or territory and whose license is in good standing in the other state or territory may practice chiropractic in this state for the limited purpose of treating members, coaches, and staff of a visiting sports team while in Colorado without having a license issued pursuant to this article 215. An unlicensed chiropractor practicing pursuant to this subsection (2) shall not:
(a)
Practice in Colorado more than ten days in a twelve-month period;
(b)
Enter Colorado to practice more than three times in a twelve-month period; or
(c)
Hold himself or herself out as a chiropractor to or practice chiropractic with members of the general public.
(3)
A chiropractor who lawfully practices chiropractic in another state or territory may provide chiropractic services to athletes or team personnel registered to train at the United States Olympic training center in Colorado Springs or to provide chiropractic services at an event in this state sanctioned by the United States Olympic Committee. The chiropractor's services shall be contingent upon the requirements and approvals of the United States Olympic Committee and shall not exceed ninety days per calendar year.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-120
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 302, § 1. CRS 53: § 23-2-21. C.R.S. 1963: § 23-1-21. L. 85: Entire section amended, p. 407, § 8, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 1477, § 72, effective October 1. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 87, § 24, effective August 7. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (SB 09-167), ch. 366, p. 1920, §8, effective June 1. L. 2010: (1) amended and (3) added, (HB 10-1128), ch. 172, p. 611, §4, effective April 29.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-120 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-122 - Judicial review

Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of all final actions and orders of the board that are subject to judicial review.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-121
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 300, § 1. CRS 53: § 23-2-17. C.R.S. 1963: § 23-1-17. L. 79: Entire section repealed, p. 495, § 18, effective July 1. L. 85: Entire section RC&RE, p. 510, § 7, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-121 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-123 - Duty of district attorneys - duty of department of regulatory agencies

It is the duty of the several district attorneys of this state to prosecute all persons charged with the violation of any of the provisions of this article 215. It is the duty of the secretary-treasurer of the board, under the direction of the board, to aid said attorneys in the enforcement of this article 215. It is the duty of the attorney general to advise the board upon all legal matters and to represent the board in all actions brought by or against it. It is the duty of the department to forward to the board a copy of any correspondence concerning the professional conduct or competence of any licensed chiropractor that the department either transmits or receives.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-122
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-122 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-125 - Reporting requirements

A person licensed to practice chiropractic in this state shall report to the board any chiropractor known or believed to have violated this article 215.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-125
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-125 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-126 - Confidentiality - exceptions

(1)
A licensee shall not disclose confidential communications made between the licensee and a patient in the course of the licensee's professional employment unless the patient gives his or her consent prior to the disclosure. An employee or associate of a licensee shall not disclose any knowledge of confidential communications acquired in his or her capacity as an employee or associate, unless a patient gives his or her consent prior to the disclosure.
(2)
Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply when:
(a)
A patient or an heir, executor, or administrator of a patient files a complaint or suit against a licensee with respect to any cause of action arising out of or connected with:
(I)
The care or treatment of the patient by the licensee; or
(II)
The consultation by the licensee with another health-care practitioner who provided care or treatment to the patient;
(b)
A review of the services of a licensee is conducted by:
(I)
The board, or a person or group authorized by the board;
(II)
The governing board of a hospital where the licensee practices, which hospital is licensed pursuant to part 1 of article
3
of title
25
, or the medical staff of the hospital if the staff operates pursuant to written bylaws approved by the governing board of the hospital; or
(III)
A professional review committee established pursuant to section
12-215-119
, if the licensee has signed a release authorizing the review.
(3)
The records and information produced and used in a review described in subsection (2)(b) of this section shall not become public records solely because of the use of the records and information in the review, and the identity of a patient whose records are reviewed pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this section shall not be disclosed to any person not directly involved in the review process. The board shall adopt procedures to ensure that the identity of patients remains confidential during the review process.
(4)
Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prohibit any disclosure required by law.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-126
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-126 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-128 - Chiropractic assistants

A chiropractor may supervise up to five unlicensed persons as chiropractic assistants if the unlicensed persons have received appropriate training as established by the board by rule promulgated pursuant to section
12-215-105
. A chiropractic assistant may perform his or her duties only under the direct supervision of a chiropractor and only in those areas in which the chiropractic assistant has the requisite skill and training. A chiropractic assistant shall not perform a diagnosis, an adjustment, or acupuncture.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-128
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-128 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-129 - 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 215.
(2)
This section and section
12-30-108
do not apply to a licensee subject to discipline under section
12-215-115(1)(d)
.
Added by 2020 Ch. 158,§ 7, eff. 7/1/2020.
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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 1 - REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-130) › Section 12-215-130 - Chiropractic students - chiropractic services - consent - rules

(1)
A chiropractic student, as part of the student's course of instruction at a board-approved chiropractic school and with the signed written consent of the patient or the patient's parent or guardian, may perform chiropractic services under the direct supervision of a licensed chiropractor.
(2)
The board shall promulgate rules that:
(a)
Specify the criteria that chiropractic schools must meet in order to receive board approval for the purpose of allowing students enrolled in the schools to perform chiropractic services in this state; and
(b)
Create a consent form to be completed by a chiropractic student, the student's supervising licensed chiropractor, and the patient or the parent or guardian of the patient prior to receiving chiropractic services from the student.
Added by 2020 Ch. 158,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2020.
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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 2 - SAFETY TRAINING FOR UNLICENSED X-RAY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-215-201 — 12-215-202) › Section 12-215-201 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that public exposure to the hazards of ionizing radiation used for diagnostic purposes should be minimized wherever possible. Accordingly, the general assembly finds, determines, and declares that for any licensed chiropractor to allow an untrained person to operate a machine source of ionizing radiation, including without limitation a device commonly known as an "X-ray machine", or to administer radiation to a patient for diagnostic purposes is a threat to the public health and safety.
(2)
It is the intent of the general assembly that licensed chiropractors utilizing unlicensed persons in their practices provide those persons with a minimum level of education and training before allowing them to operate machine sources of ionizing radiation; however, it is not the general assembly's intent to discourage education and training beyond this minimum. It is further the intent of the general assembly that established minimum training and education requirements correspond as closely as possible to the requirements of each particular work setting as determined by the board pursuant to this part 2.
(3)
The general assembly seeks to ensure, and accordingly declares its intent, that in promulgating the rules authorized by this part 2, the board will make every effort, consistent with its other statutory duties, to avoid creating a shortage of qualified individuals to operate machine sources of ionizing radiation for beneficial medical purposes in any area of the state.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-201
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-201 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 215 - CHIROPRACTORS (§§ 12-215-101 — 12-215-202) › Part 2 - SAFETY TRAINING FOR UNLICENSED X-RAY TECHNICIANS (§§ 12-215-201 — 12-215-202) › Section 12-215-202 - Board authorized to issue rules - definition

(1)
(a)
The board shall adopt rules prescribing minimum standards for the qualifications, education, and training of unlicensed persons operating machine sources of ionizing radiation and administering radiation to patients for diagnostic chiropractic use. No licensed chiropractor shall allow any unlicensed person to operate any machine source of ionizing radiation or to administer radiation to any patient unless the person has met the standards then in effect under rules adopted pursuant to this section. The board may adopt rules allowing a grace period in which newly hired operators of machine sources of ionizing radiation shall receive the training required pursuant to this section.
(b)
For purposes of this part 2, "unlicensed person" means any person who does not hold a current and active license entitling the person to practice chiropractic under the provisions of this article 215.
(2)
The board shall seek the assistance of licensed chiropractors in developing and formulating the rules promulgated pursuant to this section.
(3)
The required number of hours of training and education for all unlicensed persons operating machine sources of ionizing radiation and administering radiation to patients shall be established by the board by rule. This standard shall apply to all persons in chiropractic settings other than hospitals and similar facilities licensed by the department of public health and environment pursuant to section
25-1.5-103
. The training and education may be obtained through programs approved by the appropriate authority of any state or through equivalent programs and training experience including on-the-job training as determined by the board.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-33-202
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 91: Entire part added, p. 1611, § 2, effective May 2. L. 94: (3) amended, p. 2727, § 332, effective July 1. L. 2003: (3) amended, p. 700, § 8, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-33-202 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 220 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-220-101 — 12-220-602) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-220-101 — 12-220-109) › Section 12-220-101 - Short title

The short title of this article 220 is the "Dental Practice Act".
Amended by 2020 Ch. 64, § 1, eff. 9/14/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-35-101
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-220-101 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 220 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-220-101 — 12-220-602) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-220-101 — 12-220-109) › Section 12-220-102 - Legislative declaration

The practice of dentistry, dental therapy, and dental hygiene in this state is declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the dental profession merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified dentists, dental therapists, and dental hygienists be permitted to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene in this state. It is the purpose of this article 220 to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by regulating the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, and dental hygiene and to ensure that no one practices dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene without qualifying under this article 220. The provisions of this article 220 relating to licensure by credentials are not intended to reduce competition or restrain trade with respect to the oral health needs of the public. All provisions of this article 220 relating to the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, and dental hygiene shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and purposes.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 381, § 2, eff. 1/1/2023.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 64, § 1, eff. 9/14/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-35-102
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-220-102 as it existed prior to 2020.
2022 Ch. 381, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
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 220 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-220-101 — 12-220-602) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-220-101 — 12-220-109) › Section 12-220-103 - Applicability of common provisions

Articles
1
,
20
, and
30
of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 220.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 64, § 1, eff. 9/14/2020.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-220-103 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 220 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-220-101 — 12-220-602) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-220-101 — 12-220-109) › Section 12-220-107 - Indebtedness - appropriations - publications

(1)
The board does not have the power to create any indebtedness on behalf of the state.
(2)
Appropriations made to the board may be applied only to the payment of:
(a)
The necessary traveling, hotel, and clerical expenses of the members of the board in the performance of their duties;
(b)
Dues for membership in the American Association of Dental Boards, or its successor association, and the expense of sending delegates to the association's convention; and
(c)
Other expenditures necessary or proper to carry out and execute the powers and duties of the board and implement this article 220.
(3)
Publications of the board circulated in quantity outside the executive branch shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of section
24-1-136
.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 64, § 1, eff. 9/14/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-35-110
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 363, § 20, eff. 7/1/2014.
L. 2004: Entire article RC&RE, p. 829, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2014: (2) amended, (HB 14-1227), ch. 363, p. 1726, § 20, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-220-107 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 220 - DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS, AND DENTAL THERAPISTS (§§ 12-220-101 — 12-220-602) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-220-101 — 12-220-109) › Section 12-220-108 - Attorney general shall represent board and members

The attorney general of the state of Colorado shall counsel with and advise the board in connection with its duties and responsibilities under this article 220. If litigation is brought against the board or any of its individual members in connection with actions taken by the board or any of its members under this article 220 and the actions are free of malice, fraud, or willful neglect of duty, the attorney general shall defend the litigation without cost to the board or to any individual member of the board.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-220-142
and amended by 2020 Ch. 64, § 1, eff. 9/14/2020.
Former C.R.S. §
12-220-108
renumbered as C.R.S. §
12-220-412
by 2020 Ch. 64, § 1, eff. 9/14/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-35-136
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-220-142 as it existed prior to 2020.