(1) On and after January 1, 2024, only an individual who is registered pursuant to section 12-315-203 may use the title "veterinary technician" or "registered veterinary technician" or the initials "VT" or "RVT".
(2) On and after January 1, 2026, only an individual who has a veterinary technician specialist designation pursuant to section 12-315-203 (4.5) may use the title "veterinary technician specialist" or "registered veterinary technician specialist" or the initials "VTS" or "RVTS".
(3) On and after January 1, 2026, only an individual who is registered pursuant to section 12-315-203.7 may use the title "veterinary professional associate" or "registered veterinary professional associate" or the initials "VPA" or "RVPA".
Source: L. 2022: Entire part added, (HB 22-1235), ch. 442, p. 3113, § 21, effective August 10. L. 2024: Entire section amended, (HB 24-1047), ch. 36, p. 133, § 10, effective August 7. Initiated 2024: Entire section amended, Proposition 129, effective January 1, 2026. See L. 2025, p. 3622.