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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 245 - MENTAL HEALTH (§§ 12-245-101 — 12-245-806) › Part 5 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 12-245-501 — 12-245-506) › Section 12-245-503 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Marriage and family therapy practice defined

(1)
For the purposes of this part 5, "marriage and family therapy practice" means the rendering of professional marriage and family therapy services to individuals, couples, and families, singly or in groups, whether the services are offered directly to the general public or through organizations, either public or private, for a monetary fee. Marriage and family therapy utilizes established principles that recognize the interrelated nature of individual problems and dysfunctions to assess, understand, diagnose, and treat emotional problems; behavioral, mental health, and substance use disorders; and domestic violence, and modify intrapersonal and interpersonal dysfunctions.
(2)
Professional marriage and family therapy practice may include, but is not limited to:
(a)
Assessment and testing;
(b)
Diagnosis;
(c)
Treatment planning and evaluation;
(d)
Therapeutic individual, marital, family, group, or organizational interventions;
(e)
Psychotherapy;
(f)
Client education;
(g)
Consultation; and
(h)
Supervision.
(3)
Professional marriage and family therapy practice includes practicing within the values and ethics of the marriage and family therapy profession.
(4)
The definition of marriage and family therapy practice is to be interpreted in a manner that does not impinge upon or otherwise limit the scope of practice of other mental health professionals licensed under this article 245.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 207, § 8, eff. 8/10/2022.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-43-503
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 263, § 97, eff. 5/25/2017.
L. 98: Entire part R&RE, p. 1144, § 19, effective July 1. L. 2017: (1) amended, (SB 17-242), ch. 263, p. 1289, § 97, effective May 25.
This section is similar to former § 12-43-503 as it existed prior to 2019.
2022 Ch. 207, 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) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 245 - MENTAL HEALTH (§§ 12-245-101 — 12-245-806) › Part 5 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 12-245-501 — 12-245-506) › Section 12-245-503 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Marriage and family therapy practice defined

(1)
For the purposes of this part 5, "marriage and family therapy practice" means the rendering of professional marriage and family therapy services to individuals, couples, and families, singly or in groups, whether the services are offered directly to the general public or through organizations, either public or private, for a monetary fee. Marriage and family therapy utilizes established principles that recognize the interrelated nature of individual problems and dysfunctions to assess, understand, diagnose, and treat emotional problems; behavioral, mental health, and substance use disorders; and domestic violence, and modify intrapersonal and interpersonal dysfunctions.
(2)
Professional marriage and family therapy practice may include, but is not limited to:
(a)
Assessment and testing;
(b)
Diagnosis;
(c)
Treatment planning and evaluation;
(d)
Therapeutic individual, marital, family, group, or organizational interventions;
(e)
Psychotherapy;
(f)
Client education;
(g)
Consultation; and
(h)
Supervision.
(3)
Professional marriage and family therapy practice includes practicing within the values and ethics of the marriage and family therapy profession.
(4)
The definition of marriage and family therapy practice is to be interpreted in a manner that does not impinge upon or otherwise limit the scope of practice of other mental health professionals licensed under this article 245.
(5)
Marriage and family therapy practice includes the clinical supervision by a licensed marriage and family therapist of a person working toward certification as a certified addiction technician or a certified addiction specialist pursuant to section 12-245-804 (3.5), if the licensed marriage and family therapist has met the education requirements for a licensed addiction counselor, or the equivalent, as specified in rules promulgated by the state board of human services pursuant to section 27-80-108 (1)(e.5) or 27-50-107 (3)(e)(II), as applicable.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 470,§ 4, eff. 8/7/2024.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 207, § 8, eff. 8/10/2022.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-43-503
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 263, § 97, eff. 5/25/2017.
L. 98: Entire part R&RE, p. 1144, § 19, effective July 1. L. 2017: (1) amended, (SB 17-242), ch. 263, p. 1289, § 97, effective May 25.
This section is similar to former § 12-43-503 as it existed prior to 2019.
2024 Ch. 470, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2022 Ch. 207, 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) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 245 - MENTAL HEALTH (§§ 12-245-101 — 12-245-806) › Part 5 - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS (§§ 12-245-501 — 12-245-506) › Section 12-245-505 - Rights and privileges of licensure and registration - title

(1)
Any person who possesses a valid, unsuspended, and unrevoked license as a licensed marriage and family therapist pursuant to section
12-245-504
has the right to engage in the private, independent practice of marriage and family therapy and has the right to practice and supervise marriage and family therapy practice and use the title "licensed marriage and family therapist" and the abbreviation "LMFT". No other person shall assume these titles or use these abbreviations on any work or letter, sign, figure, or device to indicate that the person using the same is a licensed marriage and family therapist.
(2)
No person may engage in the practice of marriage and family therapy unless the person is licensed pursuant to this part 5.
(3)
Any person duly licensed as a licensed marriage and family therapist shall not be required to obtain any other license or certification to practice marriage and family therapy unless otherwise required by the state board of marriage and family therapist examiners.
(4)
Nothing in this part 5 shall be construed to prevent members of other professions licensed under the laws of this state from rendering services within the scope of practice as set out in the statutes regulating their professional practices, so long as they do not represent themselves to be marriage and family therapists, or their services as marriage and family therapy.
(5)
Nothing in this part 5 prevents the practice of psychotherapy by persons registered with the state board of unlicensed psychotherapists pursuant to section
12-245-703
.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 304,§ 59, eff. 7/14/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-43-505
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 98: Entire part R&RE, p. 1145, § 19, effective July 1. L. 2011: (5) amended, (SB 11-187), ch. 285, p. 1317, §52, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-43-505 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 245 - MENTAL HEALTH (§§ 12-245-101 — 12-245-806) › Part 6 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 12-245-601 — 12-245-607) › Section 12-245-601 - Definitions

As used in this part 6, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Board" means the state board of licensed professional counselor examiners, created in section
12-245-602
.
(1.5)
"Clinical supervision" means supervision provided by a licensed professional counselor supervisor, licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed clinical social worker, or licensed addiction counselor; that is not administrative in nature; and that may include a collaborative relationship that promotes the education, growth, and development of a licensed professional counselor applicant and provides for the evaluation of the applicant's clinical performance and competency.
(2)
"Licensed professional counselor" means a professional counselor who practices professional counseling and who is licensed pursuant to this part 6.
(2.5)
"Licensed professional counselor supervisor" means a licensed professional counselor who has received education and training in the clinical supervision of mental health professionals as determined by the board.
(3)
"School or college" means any university or other institution of higher education offering a full-time graduate course of study in professional counseling approved by appropriate national organizations accrediting professional counselor education programs or a substantially equivalent program approved by the board.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 304,§ 26, eff. 7/14/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-43-601
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 98: Entire part R&RE, p. 1146, § 19, effective July 1. L. 2011: (2), (4), and (5) amended and (3) repealed, (SB 11-187), ch. 285, pp. 1317, 1311, §§ 53, 39, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-43-601 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 245 - MENTAL HEALTH (§§ 12-245-101 — 12-245-806) › Part 6 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 12-245-601 — 12-245-607) › Section 12-245-602 - State board of licensed professional counselor examiners - created - members - fines

(1)
There is created the state board of licensed professional counselor examiners under the supervision and control of the division. The board is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section
24-1-105
, and consists of seven members who are residents of the state of Colorado.
(2)
(a)
The members of the board shall be appointed by the governor as follows:
(I)
Three members of the general public who are not regulated under this article 245; and
(II)
Four licensed professional counselors.
(b)
The public members shall have never been a licensed professional counselor, an applicant or former applicant for licensure as a licensed professional counselor, a member of another mental health profession, or a member of a household that includes a licensed professional counselor or a member of another mental health profession or otherwise have conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts with his or her duties as a board member.
(3)
Each member shall hold office until the expiration of the member's appointed term or until a successor is duly appointed. Members shall serve terms of four years; except that the terms shall be staggered so that no more than four members' terms expire in the same year. A member shall not serve more than two full consecutive terms. Any vacancy occurring in the board membership other than by the expiration of a term shall be filled by the governor by appointment for the unexpired term of the member.
(4)
The governor may remove any board member for misconduct, incompetence, or neglect of duty after giving the board member a written statement of the charges and an opportunity to be heard thereon. Actions constituting neglect of duty shall include, but not be limited to, the failure of board members to attend three consecutive meetings or at least three quarters of the total meetings in any calendar year.
(5)
Repealed.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 469,§128, eff. 8/10/2022.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 207,§9, eff. 8/10/2022.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 2,§19, eff. 2/25/2022.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 304,§27, eff. 7/14/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-43-602
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 98: Entire part R&RE, p. 1147, § 19, effective July 1. L. 2004: (2)(c), (4), and (6) amended, p. 917, § 19, effective July 1. L. 2007: (3) and (4) amended, p. 135, § 4, effective August 3. L. 2011: (2)(a), IP(4)(b), and (4)(b)(II) amended, (SB 11-187), ch. 285, p. 1318, §54, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-43-602 as it 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 245 - MENTAL HEALTH (§§ 12-245-101 — 12-245-806) › Part 6 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 12-245-601 — 12-245-607) › Section 12-245-603 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Practice of licensed professional counseling defined

(1)
For purposes of this part 6, "practice of licensed professional counseling" means the application of mental health, psychological, or human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral, or systematic intervention strategies that address wellness, personal growth, or career development, as well as pathology. A licensed professional counselor may render the application of these principles to individuals, couples, families, or groups.
(2)
The practice of professional counseling may include:
(a)
Evaluation;
(b)
Assessment;
(c)
Testing;
(d)
Diagnosis;
(e)
Treatment or intervention;
(f)
Planning;
(g)
Consultation;
(h)
Case management;
(i)
Education;
(j)
Supervision;
(k)
Psychotherapy;
(l)
Research;
(m)
Referral; and
(n)
Crisis intervention.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-43-602.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-43-602.5 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) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 245 - MENTAL HEALTH (§§ 12-245-101 — 12-245-806) › Part 6 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 12-245-601 — 12-245-607) › Section 12-245-603 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Practice of licensed professional counseling defined

(1)
For purposes of this part 6, "practice of licensed professional counseling" means the application of mental health, psychological, or human development principles through cognitive, affective, behavioral, or systematic intervention strategies that address wellness, personal growth, or career development, as well as pathology. A licensed professional counselor may render the application of these principles to individuals, couples, families, or groups.
(2)
The practice of professional counseling may include:
(a)
Evaluation;
(b)
Assessment;
(c)
Testing;
(d)
Diagnosis;
(e)
Treatment or intervention;
(f)
Planning;
(g)
Consultation;
(h)
Case management;
(i)
Education;
(j)
Supervision;
(k)
Psychotherapy;
(l)
Research;
(m)
Referral; and
(n)
Crisis intervention.
(3)
The practice of professional counseling includes the clinical supervision by a licensed professional counselor of a person working toward certification as a certified addiction technician or a certified addiction specialist pursuant to section 12-245-804 (3.5), if the licensed professional counselor has met the education requirements for a licensed addiction counselor, or the equivalent, as specified in rules promulgated by the state board of human services pursuant to section 27-80-108 (1)(e.5) or 27-50-107 (3)(e)(II), as applicable.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 470,§ 6, eff. 8/7/2024.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-43-602.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
This section is similar to former § 12-43-602.5 as it existed prior to 2019.
2024 Ch. 470, 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) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 245 - MENTAL HEALTH (§§ 12-245-101 — 12-245-806) › Part 6 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS (§§ 12-245-601 — 12-245-607) › Section 12-245-605 - Rights and privileges of licensure - title

(1)
Any person who possesses a valid, unsuspended, and unrevoked license as a licensed professional counselor has the right to use the title for which the person is licensed pursuant to section
12-245-604
. A licensed professional counselor licensed pursuant to section
12-245-604
has the right to use the abbreviation "LPC". No other person shall assume this title or use this abbreviation on any work or letter, sign, figure, or device to indicate that the person using the same is a licensed professional counselor.
(2)
Any person duly licensed as a licensed professional counselor is not required to obtain any other license or certification to practice professional counseling unless otherwise required by the state board of licensed professional counselor examiners.
(3)
Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent members of other professions licensed under the laws of this state from rendering services within the scope of practice as set out in the statutes regulating their professional practices, if they do not represent themselves to be professional counselors, or their services as professional counseling.
(4)
Nothing in this part 6 prevents the practice of psychotherapy by persons registered with the state board of unlicensed psychotherapists pursuant to section
12-245-703
.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 304,§ 61, eff. 7/14/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-43-604
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 98: Entire part R&RE, p. 1150, § 19, effective July 1. L. 2011: (1), (2), and (4) amended, (SB 11-187), ch. 285, p. 1319, §56, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-43-604 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 245 - MENTAL HEALTH (§§ 12-245-101 — 12-245-806) › Part 7 - STATE BOARD OF UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPISTS (§§ 12-245-701 — 12-245-705) › Section 12-245-701 - Definitions

As used in this part 7, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Board" means the state board of unlicensed psychotherapists created by section
12-245-702
.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 304,§ 32, eff. 7/14/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-43-701
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 557, § 1, effective July 1. L. 89: (10) amended, p. 696, § 2, effective April 15. L. 92: (8.5) added and (9) amended, p. 2037, § 7, effective July 1. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 1150, § 20, effective July 1. L. 2000: (4) amended, p. 1843, § 21, effective August 2. L. 2011: (1), (3), and (4) amended and (2) repealed, (SB 11-187), ch. 285, pp. 1282, 1311, §§ 10, 39, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-43-701 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 245 - MENTAL HEALTH (§§ 12-245-101 — 12-245-806) › Part 7 - STATE BOARD OF UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPISTS (§§ 12-245-701 — 12-245-705) › Section 12-245-704 - Expenses of the board

All reasonable expenses of the board shall be paid as determined by the director from the fees collected pursuant to section
12-245-205
as provided by law.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-43-709
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 567, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-187), ch. 285, p. 1320, §58, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-43-709 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 245 - MENTAL HEALTH (§§ 12-245-101 — 12-245-806) › Part 7 - STATE BOARD OF UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPISTS (§§ 12-245-701 — 12-245-705) › Section 12-245-705 - Jurisdiction

If the licensee, registrant, or certificate holder is regulated by more than one board, the investigation or case being adjudicated shall be referred to the board determined appropriate by the director for final adjudication.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-43-710
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 567, § 1, effective July 1. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 1155, § 24, effective July 1. L. 2004: Entire section amended, p. 918, § 23, effective July 1. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-187), ch. 285, p. 1320, §59, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-43-710 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 245 - MENTAL HEALTH (§§ 12-245-101 — 12-245-806) › Part 8 - ADDICTION COUNSELORS (§§ 12-245-801 — 12-245-806) › Section 12-245-801 - Definitions

As used in this part 8, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Addiction" means a persistent, compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance, including mood-altering behaviors or activities known as process addictions.
(2)
"Administrative supervision" means oversight of treatment agency operations, organization of people and resources, and implementation of policies and procedures in a way that directs activities towards agency goals and objectives.
(3)
"Approved school, college, or university" means any accredited institution of higher education offering a full-time graduate or undergraduate course of study in behavioral health sciences, such as addiction counseling, human services, psychology, rehabilitation, social work, or other behavioral health sciences, that is recognized by an appropriate national organization or is approved by the board.
(4)
"Behavioral health disorders" includes behavioral, mental health, and substance use disorders.
(5)
"Board" means the state board of addiction counselor examiners created in section
12-245-802
.
(6)
"Certified" means certified as an addiction technician or addiction specialist.
(7)
"Certified addiction counselor" means an individual who has a certificate issued by the board authorizing the individual to practice addiction counseling commensurate with his or her certification level and scope of practice.
(8)
"Clinical supervision" means:
(a)
The evaluation and modification or approval by a supervisor of the clinical practice of the person being supervised; and
(b)
A source of knowledge, expertise, and more advanced skills made available to the person being supervised.
(9)
"Co-occurring disorders" means the existence of one or more substance use disorders, addictive behavioral disorders, or behavioral or mental health disorders presenting concurrently. At the individual level, co-occurring disorders exist when at least one disorder can be established independent of the other, and the disorders are not simply a cluster of symptoms resulting from a single disorder.
(10)
"Licensed addiction counselor" means a person licensed by the board to provide professional behavioral health disorder treatment.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 304,§ 35, eff. 7/14/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-43-801
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 263,§ 98, eff. 5/25/2017.
L. 2008: Entire part added, p. 412, § 1, effective August 5. L. 2011: Entire section amended, (SB 11-187), ch. 285, p. 1275, §4, effective July 1. L. 2017: (4) and (9) amended, (SB 17-242), ch. 263, p. 1289, § 98, effective May 25.
This section is similar to former § 12-43-801 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-101 - Short title

The short title of this article 250 is the "Naturopathic Doctor Act".
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-101
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-101 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-102 - Applicability of common provisions

Articles
1
,
20
, and
30
of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 250.
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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-105 - Director powers and duties - rules

(1)
In addition to any other powers and duties granted or imposed on the director under this article 250 or articles
20
and
30
of this title 12, the director shall:
(a)
Adopt rules pursuant to section
12-20-204
;
(b)
Establish the form and manner in which applicants are to apply for a new registration or to renew a registration;
(c)
Receive, review, and approve or deny applications for registrations and issue and renew registrations under this article 250;
(d)
Conduct investigations, hold hearings, take evidence, and pursue disciplinary actions pursuant to sections
12-20-403
,
12-20-404
, and
12-250-113
with respect to complaints against naturopathic doctors when the director has reasonable cause to believe that a naturopathic doctor is violating this article 250 or rules adopted pursuant to this article 250.
(e)
Perform other functions and duties necessary to administer this article 250.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-104
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371, § 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-104 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-108 - Registration renewal or reinstatement - fees

A registration issued pursuant to this article 250 is subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section
12-20-202(1) and (2)
. A person whose registration expires is subject to the penalties provided in this article 250 or section
12-20-202(1)
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-107
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 302,§ 6, eff. 5/31/2014.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1111), ch. 371, p. 2172, § 1, effective August 7. L. 2014: Entire section amended, (HB 14-1363), ch. 302, p. 1262, § 6, effective May 31.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-107 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-109 - Continuing professional competency - rules

(1)
(a)
A naturopathic doctor shall maintain continuing professional competency to practice naturopathic medicine.
(b)
The director shall adopt rules establishing a continuing professional competency program that includes, at a minimum, the following elements:
(I)
A self-assessment of the knowledge and skills of a naturopathic doctor seeking to renew or reinstate a registration;
(II)
Development, execution, and documentation of a learning plan based on the assessment; and
(III)
Periodic demonstration of knowledge and skills through documentation of activities necessary to ensure continuing competency in the profession; except that a naturopathic doctor need not retake any examination required by section
12-250-107(2)(d)
for initial registration.
(c)
The director shall establish that a naturopathic doctor satisfies the continuing competency requirements of this section if the naturopathic doctor meets the continuing professional competency requirements of one of the following entities:
(I)
A state department, including continuing professional competency requirements imposed through a contractual arrangement with a provider;
(II)
An accrediting body recognized by the director; or
(III)
An entity approved by the director.
(d)
(I)
After the program is established, a naturopathic doctor shall satisfy the requirements of the program in order to renew or reinstate a registration to practice naturopathic medicine.
(II)
The requirements of this section apply to individual naturopathic doctors, and nothing in this section requires a person who employs or contracts with a naturopathic doctor to comply with the requirements of this section.
(2)
Records of assessments or other documentation developed or submitted in connection with the continuing professional competency program are confidential and not subject to inspection by the public or discovery in connection with a civil action against a naturopathic doctor. Neither the director nor any other person shall use the records or documents unless used by the director to determine whether a naturopathic doctor is maintaining continuing professional competency to engage in the profession.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-108
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-108 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-110 - Compliance with transparency requirements

A naturopathic doctor shall comply with section
12-30-102
regarding the disclosure of information to the director.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-109
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-109 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-111 - Persons entitled to practice as naturopathic doctors - title protection for naturopathic doctors

(1)
A person shall not hold himself or herself out as a naturopathic doctor or use any of the titles or initials referred to in subsection (2) of this section unless the person is registered as a naturopathic doctor pursuant to this article 250.
(2)
A naturopathic doctor may use the title "naturopathic doctor", or "doctor of naturopathy", or the initials "N.D."
(3)
A naturopathic doctor shall qualify any specialty services provided to the public with "naturopathic" or "naturopath".
(4)
A naturopathic doctor shall not use:
(a)
The term "physician" in describing the naturopathic doctor's registered naturopathic medicine practice in this state;
(b)
The abbreviations "NMD" or "N.M.D.";
(c)
The term "naturopathic medical doctor".
(5)
Nothing in this section prevents a naturopathic doctor from disclosing membership in national organizations or associations of naturopathic physicians unless the disclosure is false, misleading, or deceptive.
(6)
Nothing in this section prevents a person from using the term "doctor" or the title "Dr." if he or she satisfies the requirements of section
6-1-707(1)(a)
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-110
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 317,§ 2, eff. 5/29/2018.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 302,§ 4, eff. 8/9/2017.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1111), ch. 371, p. 2173, § 1, effective August 7. L. 2017: (2) amended, (SB 17-106), ch. 302, p. 1649, § 4, effective August 9. L. 2018: (2), (3)(a), and (4) amended and (2.5) added, (HB 18-1433), ch. 317, p. 1908, § 2, effective May 29.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-110 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-112 - Disclosures - record keeping

(1)
A naturopathic doctor shall provide the following information in writing to each patient in a format required by the director:
(a)
The naturopathic doctor's name, business address, and telephone number;
(b)
The nature of the services to be provided;
(c)
A statement that naturopathic doctors are registered by the state to practice naturopathic medicine under the "Naturopathic Doctor Act";
(d)
The prohibitions specified in section
12-250-106(2)
;
(e)
The states in which the naturopathic doctor holds an active license or registration; and
(f)
How to file a complaint against a naturopathic doctor.
(2)
A naturopathic doctor shall obtain a written acknowledgment from the patient stating that the patient has been provided the information described in subsection (1) of this section. The naturopathic doctor shall retain the acknowledgment for seven years after the date on which the last services were provided to the patient.
(3)
If a naturopathic doctor treats any patient who is seeking treatment for cancer, the naturopathic doctor shall recommend to the patient that the patient consult with a licensed physician specializing in oncology and document the recommendation in writing.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-111
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-111 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-114 - Unauthorized practice - penalties

A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice as a naturopathic doctor without an active registration issued under this article 250 is subject to penalties pursuant to section
12-20-407(1)(c)
.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-113
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-113 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-115 - Professional liability insurance required - vicarious liability

(1)
It is unlawful for a person to practice as a naturopathic doctor in this state unless the person is covered by professional liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars.
(2)
Professional liability insurance required by this section must cover all acts within the scope of practice of a naturopathic doctor.
(3)
A naturopathic doctor is liable for his or her acts or omissions in the performance of naturopathic medicine.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-114
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-114 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-116 - Judgments and settlements - reporting

In accordance with section
10-1-125.5
, a naturopathic doctor's malpractice insurance carrier shall report to the director information relating to a final judgment or settlement against the naturopathic doctor for malpractice. The director shall review the information and investigate and, as appropriate, take disciplinary or other action against the naturopathic doctor.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-114.5
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2017 Ch. 302,§ 5, eff. 8/9/2017.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-114.5 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-117 - Protection of medical records - registrant's obligations - verification of compliance - noncompliance grounds for discipline - rules

(1)
Each naturopathic doctor shall develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records. The plan must address at least the following:
(a)
The storage and proper disposal of patient medical records;
(b)
The disposition of patient medical records in the event the naturopathic doctor dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to practice or provide naturopathic medical care to patients; and
(c)
The method by which patients may access or obtain their medical records promptly if any of the events described in subsection (1)(b) of this section occurs.
(2)
Upon initial registration under this article 250, the applicant or registrant shall attest to the director that he or she has developed a plan in compliance with this section.
(3)
A naturopathic doctor shall inform each patient in writing of the method by which the patient may access or obtain his or her medical records if an event described in subsection (1)(b) of this section occurs.
(4)
The director may adopt rules reasonably necessary to implement this section.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-115
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-115 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-118 - Confidential agreement to limit practice

Section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 250.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-116
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 263,§ 61, eff. 5/25/2017.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1111), ch. 371, p. 2181, § 1, effective August 7. L. 2017: (1) and (2)(a) amended, (SB 17-242), ch. 263, p. 1275, § 61, effective May 25.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-116 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-119 - Mental and physical examination of registrants

(1)
If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a registrant is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the director may require the registrant to take a mental or physical examination by a health-care provider designated by the director. If the registrant refuses to undergo a mental or physical examination, unless due to circumstances beyond the registrant's control, the director may suspend the registrant's registration until the results of the examination are known and the director has made a determination of the registrant's fitness to practice. The director shall proceed with an order for examination and determination in a timely manner.
(2)
The director shall include in an order issued under subsection (1) of this section the basis of the director's reasonable cause to believe that the registrant is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. For the purposes of a disciplinary proceeding authorized by this article 250, the registrant is deemed to waive all objections to the admissibility of the examining health-care provider's testimony or examination reports on the ground that the testimony and reports are privileged communications.
(3)
The registrant may submit to the director testimony or examination reports from a health-care provider chosen by the registrant pertaining to the condition that the director alleges may preclude the registrant from practicing with reasonable skill and safety. The director may consider testimony and examination reports submitted by the registrant in conjunction with, but not in lieu of, testimony and examination reports of the health-care provider designated by the director.
(4)
A person shall not use the results of any mental or physical examination ordered by the director as evidence in any proceeding other than one before the director. The examination results are not public records and are not available to the public.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-117
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-117 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-120 - Inactive registration - rules

A naturopathic doctor may request that the director inactivate or activate the naturopathic doctor's registration. The director shall promulgate rules governing the activation and inactivation of registrations. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the director's rules may limit the applicability of statutory requirements for maintaining professional liability insurance and continuing professional competency for a registrant whose registration is currently inactive. The director need not reactivate an inactive registration if the naturopathic doctor has committed any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under section
12-250-113
. A naturopathic doctor whose registration is currently inactive shall not practice naturopathic medicine.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-118
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-118 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 250 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS (§§ 12-250-101 — 12-250-121) › Section 12-250-121 - Repeal of article - subject to review - definition

(1)
This article 250 is repealed, effective September 1, 2029. Before the repeal, the registration of naturopathic doctors is scheduled for review in accordance with section
24-34-104
.
(2)
(a)
In conducting its review, the department shall gather and include in its report information from naturopathic doctors regarding the number of children under two years of age that naturopathic doctors treated, the conditions for which naturopathic doctors treated children under two years of age, and the number and description of any adverse events that occurred in connection with treating children under two years of age. Additionally, the department shall review written collaborative agreements kept on file by naturopathic doctors pursuant to section
12-250-106(2)(e)(III)
and include a summary of those agreements in its report.
(b)
As used in this subsection (2), "adverse event" means any harm to a child under two years of age that the treating naturopathic doctor is aware of and that resulted or likely resulted from the naturopathic doctor's care of the child. Reporting an adverse event to the department pursuant to this section does not, alone, constitute grounds for discipline pursuant to section
12-250-113
.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 228,§ 1, eff. 7/2/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-37.3-119
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 302,§ 2, eff. 8/9/2017.
Amended by 2015 Ch. 52,§ 2, eff. 3/26/2015.
Added by 2013 Ch. 371,§ 1, eff. 8/7/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1111), ch. 371, p. 2182, § 1, effective August 7. L. 2015: Entire section amended, (HB 15-1075), ch. 52, p. 126, § 2, effective March 26. L. 2017: (1) amended, (SB 17-106), ch. 302, p. 1648, § 2, effective August 9.
This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-119 as it existed prior to 2019.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 12 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-1-101 — 12-315-310) › HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (§§ 12-170-101 — 12-315-310) › Article 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-101 - Short title

The short title of this article 255 is the "Nurse and Nurse Aide Practice Act".
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-101
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§ 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 80: Entire article R&RE, p. 480, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 12-38-101 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 255 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-215) › Part 1 - NURSES AND NURSE AIDES (§§ 12-255-101 — 12-255-136) › Section 12-255-102 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly hereby declares it to be the policy of this state that, in order to safeguard the life, health, property, and public welfare of the people of this state and in order to protect the people of this state from the unauthorized, unqualified, and improper application of services by individuals in the practice of nursing and the practice as a certified midwife, it is necessary that a proper regulatory authority be established. The general assembly further declares it to be the policy of this state to regulate the practice of nursing and the practice as a certified midwife through a state agency with the power to enforce this article 255.
(2)
It is declared to be the policy of the state of Colorado that, in order to safeguard life, health, property, and the public welfare of the people of the state of Colorado, and in order to protect the people of the state of Colorado against unauthorized, unqualified, and improper application of services by nurse aides in a medical facility, it is necessary that a proper regulatory authority be established. The general assembly further declares it to be the policy of this state to regulate the practice of nurse aides in medical facilities through a state agency with the power to enforce the provisions of this article 255 that pertain to the practice of nurse aides. Any person who practices as a nurse aide in a medical facility without qualifying for proper certification and without submitting to the regulations provided in this article 255 endangers the public health thereby. The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the provisions of this article 255 that pertain to the practice of nurse aides will meet the requirements of the federal "Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987", as amended, Pub.L. 100-203, 101 Stat. 1330.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 261,§ 1, eff. 5/25/2023.
Amended by 2020 Ch. 157, § 4, eff. 7/1/2020.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
12-38-102
and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.
L. 80: Entire article R&RE, p. 480, § 1, effective July 1.
(1) This section is similar to former § 12-38-102 as it existed prior to 2019.
(2) Subsection (2) is similar to former § 12-260-101 as it existed prior to 2020.