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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 115 - ELECTRICIANS (§§ 12-115-101 — 12-115-124) › Section 12-115-109 - Electrician must have license - control and supervision

(1)
No person shall engage in or work at the business, trade, or calling of a journeyman electrician, master electrician, or residential wireman in this state until the person has received a license from the division upon written notice from the board or the program director, acting as the agent thereof, or a temporary permit from the board, the program director, or agent of the director.
(2)
A residential wireman shall not perform electrical work of a type that is beyond the authorization of the license held.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-23-105
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 418, § 5. CRS 53: § 107-2-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 142-2-5. L. 71: p. 1290, § 3. L. 73: pp. 932, 1419, §§ 16, 17, 108. L. 88: (1) amended, p. 492, § 6, effective July 1. L. 2010: (1) amended, (HB 10-1225), ch. 198, p. 864, §14, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-23-105 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 115 - ELECTRICIANS (§§ 12-115-101 — 12-115-124) › Section 12-115-111 - Credit for experience not subject to supervision of a licensed electrician

For all applicants seeking work experience credit toward licensure, the board shall give credit for electrical work that is not required to be performed by or under the supervision of a licensed electrician if the applicant can show that the particular experience received or the supervision under which the work has been performed is adequate.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-23-106.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 88: Entire section added, p. 494, § 8, effective July 1. L. 89: Entire section R&RE, p. 652, § 2, effective June 7. L. 2001: Entire section amended, p. 276, § 7, effective March 30.
This section is similar to former § 12-23-106.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 115 - ELECTRICIANS (§§ 12-115-101 — 12-115-124) › Section 12-115-112 - Unauthorized use of title

No person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association shall advertise in any manner or use the title or designation of "master electrician", "journeyman electrician", or "residential wireman" unless qualified and licensed under this article 115.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-23-107
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 420, § 7. CRS 53: § 107-2-7. C.R.S. 1963: § 142-2-7. L. 71: p. 1291, § 5. L. 75: Entire section amended, p. 440, § 4, effective July 25. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1225), ch. 198, p. 863, §11, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-23-107 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 115 - ELECTRICIANS (§§ 12-115-101 — 12-115-124) › Section 12-115-113 - License by endorsement or reciprocity - rules

(1)
The board shall issue an electrical license by endorsement in this state to any person who is licensed to practice in another jurisdiction if the person presents proof satisfactory to the board that, at the time of application for a Colorado license by endorsement, the person possesses credentials and qualifications that are substantially equivalent to requirements in Colorado for licensure.
(2)
The board shall issue an electrical license by reciprocity where a reciprocal agreement for an equivalent license exists, pursuant to section
12-115-107(2)(i)
, between the board and the electrical board, or its equivalent, of the state or states where the applicant is licensed. The board shall strive to reduce barriers for Colorado licensees to be licensed by endorsement or through reciprocity in other states.
(3)
The board may specify by rule what shall constitute substantially equivalent credentials and qualifications.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-23-109
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 420, § 8. CRS 53: § 107-2-8. C.R.S. 1963: § 142-2-8. L. 73: p. 933, § 19. L. 88: Entire section R&RE, p. 495, § 9, effective July 1. L. 89: Entire section amended, p. 652, § 3, effective June 7. L. 99: Entire section amended, p. 268, § 2, effective April 9. L. 2001: Entire section amended, p. 276, § 8, effective March 30. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (HB 09-1136), ch. 407, p. 2246, §5, effective August 5.
This section is similar to former § 12-23-109 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 115 - ELECTRICIANS (§§ 12-115-101 — 12-115-124) › Section 12-115-114 - Temporary permits - rules

The board or the program director or the director's agent, as provided in the rules promulgated by the board, shall issue temporary permits to engage in the work of a master electrician in cases where an electrical contractor no longer has the services of any master electrician as required under this article 115 and shall issue temporary permits to engage in the work of a journeyman electrician or residential wireman to any applicant who furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has the required experience to qualify for the examination provided in this article 115 and who pays the fee provided in section
12-115-117
for the permits. In addition, and in a similar manner, the board or the program director or the director's agent shall issue temporary permits to any applicant who furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant qualifies for a master electrician's license and who pays the required fee. Temporary permits shall continue in effect for no more than thirty days after issuance and may be revoked by the board at any time.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-23-110
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 420, § 9. CRS 53: § 107-2-9. C.R.S. 1963: § 142-2-9. L. 71: p. 1291, § 6. L. 73: p. 933, § 20. L. 78: Entire section amended, p. 321, § 8, effective July 1. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 495, § 10, effective July 1. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1225), ch. 198, p. 864, §15, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-23-110 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 115 - ELECTRICIANS (§§ 12-115-101 — 12-115-124) › Section 12-115-117 - Fees

(1)
As established pursuant to section
12-20-105
, fees shall be charged by the board for the following:
(a)
Master electrician's license or permit;
(b)
Renewal of master electrician's license;
(c)
Journeyman electrician's license or permit;
(d)
Renewal of journeyman electrician's license;
(e)
Examination for master electrician;
(f)
Examination for journeyman electrician;
(g)
Electrical contractor registration;
(h)
Renewal of electrical contractor registration;
(i)
Residential wireman's license or permit;
(j)
Renewal of residential wireman's license;
(k)
Examination for residential wireman;
(l)
Apprentice registration.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-23-112
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 422, § 14. CRS 53: § 107-2-14. C.R.S. 1963: § 142-2-14. L. 65: p. 1226, § 8. L. 71: p. 1293, § 10. L. 75: Entire section amended, p. 441, § 2, effective April 15. L. 77: (1)(l) and (1)(m) added, p. 649, § 4, effective July 1. L. 79: Entire section R&RE, p. 1647, § 77, effective July 19. L. 88: (1)(g), (1)(h), (1)(l), and (1)(m) amended, p. 497, § 13, effective July 1. L. 2010: (1)(b), (1)(d), (1)(h), (1)(j), and (1)(m) amended, (HB 10-1225), ch. 198, p. 865, §16, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-23-112 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 115 - ELECTRICIANS (§§ 12-115-101 — 12-115-124) › Section 12-115-118 - Publications

Publications of the board circulated in quantity outside the executive branch shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of section
24-1-136
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-23-114
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 59: p. 418, § 4. C.R.S. 53: § 107-2-4. C.R.S. 1963: § 142-2-4. L. 64: p. 162, § 116. L. 79: (1) amended, p. 435, § 8, effective July 1. L. 83: Entire section amended, p. 828, § 15, effective July 1. L. 96: (1) repealed, p. 1227, § 39, effective August 7.
This section is similar to former § 12-23-114 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 115 - ELECTRICIANS (§§ 12-115-101 — 12-115-124) › Section 12-115-123 - Unauthorized practice - penalties

Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice the profession of an electrician without an active license issued under this article 115 is subject to penalties pursuant to section
12-20-407(1)(a)
.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-23-119(2) as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 115 - ELECTRICIANS (§§ 12-115-101 — 12-115-124) › Section 12-115-124 - Judicial review

Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of all final actions and orders of the board.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-23-120
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-23-120 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-105) › Section 12-120-101 - Applicability of common provisions

Articles
1
and
20
of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 120.
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) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-105) › Section 12-120-102 - Definitions

As used in this article 120, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Board" means the state board of licensure for architects, professional engineers, and professional land surveyors, created in section
12-120-103
.
(2)
"Surveyor quorum of the board" means not less than the three professional land surveyor members of the board and one of the nonengineering, non-land surveyor members of the board.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Subsection (1) is similar to former §§ 12-25-102(1), 12-25-202 (1.5), and 12-25-302(2); and subsection (2) is similar to former § 12-25-202(12), as those sections existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-105) › Section 12-120-105 - Prior actions

(1)
The board shall take over, assume, and continue all actions and requirements regarding engineers from its predecessor, the state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors. There shall be no legal discontinuity, and previously licensed engineers and land surveyors shall continue their licensure as professional engineers, professional land surveyors, and architects, respectively.
(2)
The name change from the state board of licensure for professional engineers and professional land surveyors to the state board of licensure for architects, professional engineers, and professional land surveyors shall not be construed to change the entity. There shall be no legal discontinuity, and previously licensed engineers and land surveyors shall continue their licensure as professional engineers or land surveyors, as applicable, and any obligations of the board or of persons to the board shall not be affected by the name change.
(3)
Any person holding a valid license to practice architecture in Colorado before July 1, 2006, shall be licensed under part 4 of this article 120. All official actions of the state board of examiners of architects made or taken before July 1, 2006, are expressly ratified.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Subsection (1) is similar to former §§ 12-25-119(1) and 12-25-219(1); subsection (2) is similar to former §§ 12-25-119(2) and 12-25-219(2); and subsection (3) is similar to former § 12-25-319, as those sections existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-201 - General provisions

In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of engineering is declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest. It shall be deemed that the right to engage in the practice of engineering is a privilege granted by the state through the state board of licensure for architects, professional engineers, and professional land surveyors, created in section
12-120-103
; that the profession involves personal skill and presupposes a period of intensive preparation, internship, due examination, and admission; and that a professional engineer's license is solely the professional engineer's own and is nontransferable.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-203 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Exemptions

(1)
This part 2 does not affect any of the following:
(a)
Individuals who normally operate and maintain machinery or equipment;
(b)
Individuals who perform engineering services for themselves;
(c)
Partnerships, professional associations, joint stock companies, limited liability companies, or corporations, or the employees of any such organizations, who perform engineering services for themselves or their affiliates;
(d)
Individuals who perform engineering services under the responsible charge of a professional engineer;
(e)
Work of a strictly agricultural nature that is not required to be of public record;
(f)
Professional land surveying as defined in section
12-120-302 (5)
;
(g)
Individuals who are employed by and perform engineering services solely for a county, city and county, or municipality;
(h)
Individuals who are employed by and perform engineering services solely for the federal government;
(i)
Individuals who practice architecture as defined in section
12-120-402 (5)
;
(j)
Utilities or their employees or contractors when performing services for another utility during times of natural disasters or emergency situations; or
(k)
Individuals who practice landscape architecture as defined in section
12-130-104 (6)
.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-103 as it existed prior to 2019.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-203 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Exemptions

(1)
Nothing in this part 2 requires licensure as a professional engineer for the following:
(a)
Individuals who normally operate and maintain machinery or equipment;
(b)
Individuals who perform engineering services for themselves;
(c)
Partnerships, professional associations, joint stock companies, limited liability companies, or corporations, or the employees of any such organizations, who perform engineering services for themselves or their affiliates;
(d)
Individuals who perform engineering services under the responsible charge of a professional engineer;
(e)
Work of a strictly agricultural nature that is not required to be of public record;
(f)
Professional land surveying as defined in section
12-120-302 (5)
;
(g)
Individuals who are employed by and perform engineering services solely for a county, city and county, or municipality;
(h)
Individuals who are employed by and perform engineering services solely for the federal government;
(i)
Individuals who practice architecture as defined in section
12-120-402 (5)
;
(j)
Utilities or their employees or contractors when performing services for another utility during times of natural disasters or emergency situations; or
(k)
Individuals who practice landscape architecture as defined in section
12-130-104 (6)
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 342,§ 4, eff. 8/7/2024.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-103 as it existed prior to 2019.
2024 Ch. 342, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-204 - Forms of organizations permitted to practice

A partnership, corporation, limited liability company, joint stock association, or other entity is not eligible for licensure under this part 2. An entity may practice or offer to practice engineering in Colorado only if the individual in responsible charge of the entity's engineering activities performed in Colorado is a professional engineer licensed in Colorado. All engineering documents, plats, and reports issued by or for the entity in connection with engineering work performed in this state must bear the seal and signature of the Colorado-licensed professional engineer who is in responsible charge of and directly responsible for the engineering work.
Added by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-104 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-207 - Disciplinary proceedings - injunctive relief procedure

(1)
Section
12-20-403
applies to investigations and hearings under this section.
(2)
The board upon its own motion may, and upon the receipt of a signed complaint in writing from any person shall, investigate the activities of any professional engineer, engineer-intern, or other person who presents grounds for disciplinary action as specified in this part 2.
(3)
All charges, unless dismissed by the board, shall be referred to an administrative hearing by the board within five years after the date on which they were filed.
(4)
(a)
The board is authorized to apply for injunctive relief in accordance with section
12-20-406
to enforce the provisions of this part 2 or to restrain any violation thereof.
(b)
If the board has reason to believe that any individual has engaged in, or is engaging in, any act or practice that constitutes a violation of any provision of this part 2, the board may initiate proceedings to determine if a violation has occurred.
(c)
In any action brought pursuant to this subsection (4), evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this article 120 shall be sufficient to justify the issuance of an injunction or a cease-and-desist order.
(5)
The board may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section
12-20-405
.
(6)
Section
12-20-408
governs judicial review of all final actions and orders of the board that are subject to judicial review.
(7)
The board may send a confidential letter of concern to a licensee under the circumstances specified in section
12-20-404(5)
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-109
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 468, § 1, effective July 1. L. 87: (4) and (7) amended, p. 945, § 30, effective July 1. L. 88: (2) and (3) amended and (5), (6), and (9) repealed, pp. 506, 519, §§ 5, 34, effective July 1. L. 94: (1), (2), and (8) amended, p. 1488, § 9, effective July 1. L. 2004: (7) amended, p. 1307, § 42, effective May 28; (7) amended and (11) added, p. 1816, §§ 49, 50, effective August 4. L. 2006: (2) repealed, p. 761, § 16, effective July 1; (8)(b)(II) amended and (8.2), (8.4), (8.5), (8.7), (8.9), and (12) added, p. 782, § 17, effective July 1. L. 2013: (8.2)(a), (8.4)(a), (8.4)(c)(III), (8.5), and (12) amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2081, § 8, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-109 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-208 - Reconsideration and review of board action

The board, on its own motion or upon application, at any time after the imposition of any discipline as provided in section
12-120-207
, may reconsider its prior action and reinstate or restore the license or terminate probation or reduce the severity of its prior disciplinary action. The taking of any such further action, or the holding of a hearing with respect thereto, shall rest in the sole discretion of the board.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-109.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-109.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-209 - Application for license

(1)
The board shall prescribe and furnish the means by which a person may apply for licensure. All applications must be made under oath and accompanied by the appropriate fee. Each application must contain a statement indicating whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony in this or any other state, or has ever had a license to practice engineering revoked or suspended in this or any other state. Applications that are not complete are defective and may not be accepted by the board. The board shall take no action on defective applications, except to give notice to the applicant of defects. The board shall retain all fees submitted with applications, whether or not the applications are acted upon.
(2)
No new application shall be required of any individual requiring reexamination by the board, and the individual shall be notified when the next examination will be held.
(3)
When considering applications, personal interviews may be required by the board only if the application fails to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the minimum qualifications necessary to qualify to take the written examination.
(4)
Whenever the board is reviewing or considering the conviction of a crime, it shall be governed by the provisions of sections
12-20-202(5)
and
24-5-101
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-110
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356,§ 9, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 469, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: (3) and (4) amended and (5) added, p. 507, § 7, effective July 1. L. 94: (2) and (5) amended, p. 1489, § 10, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1) and (5) amended, p. 1309, § 46, effective May 28. L. 2013: (1) amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2082, § 9, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-110 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-210 - Eligibility for engineer-intern

To be eligible for enrollment as an engineer-intern, an applicant shall provide documentation of the applicant's technical competence.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-111
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 469, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 507, § 8, effective July 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1489, § 11, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-111 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-212 - Eligibility for professional engineer

To be eligible for licensing as a professional engineer, an applicant shall provide documentation of the applicant's technical competence.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-113
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 470, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 507, § 10, effective July 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1491, § 13, effective July 1. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1295, § 14, effective May 28.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-113 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-214 - Licenses

(1)
The board, upon acceptance of an applicant who has demonstrated competence in professional engineering and upon receipt of payment of the required fee, shall license and issue a unique license number to the applicant.
(2)
The board, upon acceptance of a qualified engineer-intern and upon receipt of payment of the required fee, shall enroll the applicant.
(3)
A license may be issued at any time and is subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section
12-20-202(1) and (2)
.
(4)
Any person whose license has expired shall be subject to the penalties provided in this part 2 or section
12-20-202(1)
.
(5)
A professional engineer shall give notice to the board, in writing, of any change of address within thirty days after the change.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-115
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 472, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: (1) to (3) amended and (5) and (6) repealed, pp. 508, 519, §§ 12, 34, effective July 1. L. 94: (2) and (4) amended, p. 1493, § 15, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1) and (7) amended, p. 1296, § 16, effective May 28; (3) and (4) amended, p. 1811, § 40, effective August 4. L. 2013: (1), (2), (4), and (7) amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2082, § 11, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-115 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-215 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Fees - disposition

(1)
Pursuant to section
12-20-105
, the board shall charge and collect fees for the following:
(a)
With respect to professional engineers:
(I)
Renewal of a license;
(II)
Replacement of a physical certificate of licensure, if requested by the licensee;
(III)
Application for licensure pursuant to the occupational credential portability program;
(IV)
Application for the principles and practice of engineering examination;
(V)
Issuance of a physical certificate of licensure, if requested by the licensee;
(VI)
Late renewal of a license;
(VII)
Reexamination for the principles and practice of engineering examination;
(VIII)
Reinstatement of an expired license;
(IX)
Listing as a retired professional engineer;
(b)
With respect to engineer-interns:
(I)
Application for the fundamentals of engineering examination;
(II)
Reexamination for the fundamentals of engineering examination;
(III)
Application for enrollment pursuant to the occupational credential portability program.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 126, § 13, eff. 6/25/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-116
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356, § 12, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 472, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: (3) and (4) repealed, p. 519, § 34, effective July 1. L. 94: (1)(b) amended, p. 1493, § 16, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1)(a)(II), (1)(a)(III), (1)(a)(V), (1)(a)(IX), (1)(b)(I), and (2) amended, p. 1296, § 17, effective May 28. L. 2013: (1)(a)(II) and (1)(a)(V) amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2083, § 12, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-116 as it existed prior to 2019.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
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) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-215 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Fees - disposition

(1)
Pursuant to section
12-20-105
, the board shall charge and collect fees for the following:
(a)
With respect to professional engineers:
(I)
Renewal of a license;
(II)
Replacement of a physical certificate of licensure, if requested by the licensee;
(III)
[Repealed by 2024 Amendment.]
(IV)
Application for the appropriate examination as adopted by the board in accordance with section 12-120-104 (2)(b);
(V)
Issuance of a physical certificate of licensure, if requested by the licensee;
(VI)
Late renewal of a license;
(VII)
Reexamination for the appropriate examination as adopted by the board in accordance with section 12-120-104 (2)(b);
(VIII)
Reinstatement of an expired license;
(IX)
Listing as a retired professional engineer;
(b)
With respect to engineer-interns:
(I)
Application for the appropriate examination as adopted by the board in accordance with section 12-120-104 (2)(b);
(II)
Reexamination for the appropriate examination as adopted by the board in accordance with section 12-120-104 (2)(b);
(III)
[Repealed by 2024 Amendment.]
Amended by 2024 Ch. 342,§ 8, eff. 8/7/2024.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 126, § 13, eff. 6/25/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-116
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356, § 12, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 472, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: (3) and (4) repealed, p. 519, § 34, effective July 1. L. 94: (1)(b) amended, p. 1493, § 16, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1)(a)(II), (1)(a)(III), (1)(a)(V), (1)(a)(IX), (1)(b)(I), and (2) amended, p. 1296, § 17, effective May 28. L. 2013: (1)(a)(II) and (1)(a)(V) amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2083, § 12, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-116 as it existed prior to 2019.
2024 Ch. 342, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
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) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 2 - ENGINEERS (§§ 12-120-201 — 12-120-216) › Section 12-120-216 - Professional engineer's seal - rules

(1)
Upon receiving a license from the board, a professional engineer may obtain a crimp type seal, a rubber stamp type seal, or an electronic type seal of a design approved by the board. The seal must contain the licensed professional engineer's name and license number and the designation "Colorado licensed professional engineer". Colorado professional engineers licensed before July 1, 2004, may continue to use their prior existing seals.
(2)
A professional engineer shall use a seal and signature only when the work to which the seal is applied was prepared under the engineer's responsible charge.
(3)
The board shall adopt rules governing use of the seal and the retention, use, and distribution of sealed documents and copies thereof.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-117
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 473, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: (2) repealed and (4) added, pp. 519, 508, §§ 34, 13, effective July 1. L. 94: (3) and (4) amended, p. 1493, § 17, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1) amended, p. 1309, § 47, effective May 28. L. 2013: (1) and (3) amended and (5) added, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2083, § 13, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-117 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-301 - General provisions

In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of professional land surveying in Colorado is hereby declared to be subject to regulation. It shall be unlawful for any individual to practice professional land surveying in Colorado or to use in connection with the individual's name, or to otherwise assume, or to advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that the individual is a professional land surveyor, unless the individual has been duly licensed or is exempted under the provisions of this part 3. The practice of professional land surveying shall be deemed a privilege granted by the state of Colorado based on the qualifications of the individual as evidenced by the individual's licensing.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-201
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 474, § 1, effective July 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1494, § 19, effective July 1. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1297, § 19, effective May 28.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-201 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-303 - Exemptions

(1)
This part 3 shall not be construed to prevent or to affect:
(a)
The work of an employee or subordinate of a professional land surveyor if the work is performed under the responsible charge of the professional land surveyor;
(b)
The practice of employees of the federal government duly authorized under
43 U.S.C. sec. 772
and
43 CFR 9180.0-3
, while engaged in the practice of surveying within the course of their federal employment in the state of Colorado; or
(c)
The rights of any other legally recognized profession.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-203
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 475, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: (1)(b) amended, p. 509, § 15, effective July 1. L. 94: (1)(a) and (1)(b) amended, p. 1496, § 21, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1)(a) amended, p. 1298, § 21, effective May 28.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-203 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-304 - Forms of organizations permitted to practice

(1)
A partnership, corporation, limited liability company, joint stock association, or other entity is not eligible for licensure under this part 3.
(2)
An entity may practice or offer to practice land surveying in this state only if the individual in responsible charge of the entity's land surveying activities in this state is a professional land surveyor. All professional land surveying documents, plats, and reports issued by or for the entity must bear the seal and signature of the professional land surveyor who is in responsible charge of and directly responsible for the land surveying work.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-204
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356,§ 15, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 476, § 1, effective July 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1496, § 22, effective July 1. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1298, § 22, effective May 28. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2084, § 15, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-204 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-307 - Disciplinary proceedings - injunctive relief procedure

(1)
Section
12-20-403
applies to investigations and hearings under this section.
(2)
The board upon its own motion may, and upon the receipt of a signed complaint in writing from any person shall, investigate the activities of any professional land surveyor, land surveyor-intern, or other person who presents grounds for disciplinary action as specified in this part 3.
(3)
All charges, unless dismissed by the board, shall be referred to administrative hearing by the board within five years after the date on which said charges were filed.
(4)
(a)
The board is authorized to apply for injunctive relief in accordance with section
12-20-406
to enforce the provisions of this part 3, or to restrain any violation thereof.
(b)
If the board has reason to believe that any individual has engaged in, or is engaging in, any act or practice that constitutes a violation of any provision of this article 120, the board may initiate proceedings to determine if a violation has occurred.
(c)
In any action brought pursuant to this subsection (4), evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by this article 120 shall be sufficient to justify the issuance of an injunction or a cease-and-desist order.
(5)
The board may issue cease-and-desist orders under the circumstances and in accordance with the procedures specified in section
12-20-405
.
(6)
Section
12-20-408
governs judicial review of all final actions and orders of the board that are subject to judicial review.
(7)
The board may send a confidential letter of concern to a licensee under the circumstances specified in section
12-20-404(5)
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-209
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 479, § 1, effective July 1. L. 87: (4) and (7) amended, p. 945, § 31, effective March 13. L. 88: (2) and (3) amended and (5), (6), and (9) repealed, pp. 512, 519, §§ 19, 34, effective July 1. L. 94: (1) and (8) amended, p. 1501, § 27, effective July 1. L. 97: (7) amended, p. 1628, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2004: (2) and (7) amended and (10) added, p. 1307, § 43, effective May 28; (7) amended and (11) added, pp. 1817, 1818, §§ 53, 54, effective August 4. L. 2006: (2) repealed, p. 761, § 17, effective July 1; (8)(b)(II) amended and (8.2), (8.4), (8.5), (8.7), (8.9), and (12) added, p. 785, § 19, effective July 1. L. 2013: (8.2)(a), (8.4)(a), (8.4)(c)(III), (8.5), and (12) amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2086, § 18, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-209 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-308 - Reconsideration and review of board actions

The board, on its own motion or upon application, at any time after the imposition of any discipline as provided in section
12-120-307
, may reconsider its prior action and reinstate or restore the license or terminate probation or reduce the severity of its prior disciplinary action. The taking of any such further action, or the holding of a hearing with respect thereto, shall rest in the sole discretion of the board.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-209.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 88: Entire section added, p. 512, § 20, effective July 1. L. 97: Entire section amended, p. 1629, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1300, § 25, effective May 28.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-209.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-309 - Application for licensing

(1)
Each application for licensing shall be in a form specified by the board and shall contain statements made under oath showing the applicant's education and showing a detailed summary of the applicant's surveying experience. Each application must contain a statement indicating whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony in this or in any other state, or has ever had a surveyor's license revoked, suspended, or not renewed, or has been reprimanded or fined relative to surveying in this or any other state. Applications that are not complete are defective, and the board shall take no action on defective applications except to give notice to the applicant of the defects. A nonrefundable application fee in an amount set by the board shall accompany each application.
(2)
No new application shall be required of an individual requiring reexamination by the board, and the individual shall be notified when the next examination will be held.
(3)
Whenever the board is reviewing or considering the conviction of a crime, it shall be governed by the provisions of sections
12-20-202(5)
and
24-5-101
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-210
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 356,§ 19, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 480, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: (2) and(3) amended and (4) added, p. 512, § 21, effective July 1. L. 94: (1) and (4) amended, p. 1501, § 28, effective July 1. L. 2004: (1), (2), and (4) amended, p. 1300, § 26, effective May 28. L. 2013: (1) amended, (SB 13-161), ch. 356, p. 2086, § 19, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-210 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › BUSINESS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-100-101 — 12-165-113) › Article 120 - ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, AND ARCHITECTS (§§ 12-120-101 — 12-120-417) › Part 3 - LAND SURVEYORS (§§ 12-120-301 — 12-120-316) › Section 12-120-310 - Eligibility for land surveyor-intern

To be eligible for enrollment as a land surveyor-intern, an applicant shall provide documentation of the applicant's technical competence.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-25-211
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 85: Entire article R&RE, p. 480, § 1, effective July 1. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 513, § 22, effective July 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1502, § 29, effective July 1. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 1301, § 27, effective May 28.
This section is similar to former § 12-25-211 as it existed prior to 2019.