Unauthorized practice - penalties

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-125, under Professions and Occupations.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-125

(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice as a practical or professional nurse or as a certified midwife unless licensed to practice that profession.

(2) Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice practical or professional nursing or as a certified midwife without an active license issued under this part 1 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a).

Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1353, � 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (HB 20-1183), ch. 157, p. 684, � 23, effective July 1. L. 2023: Entire section amended, (SB 23-167), ch. 261, p. 1527, � 15, effective May 25.

Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-38-123 as it existed prior to 2019.