Title 12, Professions and Occupations
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-101 Applicability of common provisions
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Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 230. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1147, � 1, effective October 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-102 Definitions
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As used in this article 230, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Apprentice means a person who holds a current license as an apprentice pursuant to this article 230. (2) Dispense, with regard to a hearing aid, means to sell or transfer title, possession, or the right to us…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-103 Scope of article - exemption
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(1) This article 230 does not apply to persons who are: (a) Licensed pursuant to section 22-60.5-210 and who are not licensed under this article 230 for work undertaken as part of their employment by, or contractual agreement with, the public schools; or (b) Engaged in the practi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-104 Scope of practice
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(1) The scope of practice for a hearing aid provider includes: (a) Eliciting patient case histories, including medical, otological, pharmacological, occupational, and previous amplification history and patient attitudes and expectations; (b) Administering otoscopy for the purpose…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-105 Title protection - use of title
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It is unlawful for any person to use the title hearing aid provider or hearing aid dispenser or any other title that implies the person is qualified as a hearing aid provider unless the person is licensed as a hearing aid provider pursuant to this article 230. Source: L. 2019: En…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-106 Repeal of article - review of functions
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This article 230 is repealed, effective September 1, 2031. Before the repeal, the licensing and supervisory functions of the director are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1149…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-201 License required - application - qualifications
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(1) A hearing aid provider shall obtain a license pursuant to this section before: (a) Engaging in the practice of dispensing, fitting, or dealing in hearing aids; or (b) Directly or indirectly selling or negotiating to sell any hearing aid for the hearing impaired. (2) (a) An ap…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-202 Licensure - expiration - renewal - reinstatement - fees
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(1) (a) The director shall license all applicants who meet the requirements for licensure in this article 230. (b) The director shall issue or deny a license within sixty days after the date the application is received. (c) The director shall give each licensee a license bearing …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-203 Licensure by endorsement
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The director shall issue a license by endorsement to practice as a hearing aid provider in this state to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-204 Apprentice license - expiration - rules
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(1) A person training to be a licensed hearing aid provider shall submit to the director an application containing the information described in subsection (2) of this section and shall pay an apprentice license fee determined and collected pursuant to section 12-20-105. (2) On an…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-205 Retention of records - licensee's obligation
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Each licensee who sells a hearing aid or provides goods or services to a customer shall develop a written plan to ensure the maintenance of customer records. The records must be retained for at least seven years and identify the customer by name; the goods or services, except bat…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-206 Financial assurance required - rules
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(1) Before the director issues a license to an applicant for a hearing aid provider license, the applicant shall post a surety bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars, maintain a one-million-dollar professional liability policy, or comply with an alternative as determined by t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-207 Continuing education
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Each licensed hearing aid provider in active practice within the state of Colorado shall annually attend not less than eight hours of continuing education on subjects related to the scope of practice specified in section 12-230-104. Source: L. 2020: Entire section added, (HB 20-1…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-301 Director - powers - duties - rules
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(1) The director, in accordance with section 12-20-403, may make investigations and inspections as necessary to determine whether an applicant or licensee has violated this article 230 or any rule adopted by the director. (2) The director may apply for injunctive relief in accord…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-302 Disciplinary actions
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(1) If the director determines that an applicant or licensee has committed any of the acts specified in section 12-230-401, the director may: (a) Issue a letter of admonition under the circumstances specified in and in accordance with section 12-20-404 (4); (b) Place a licensee o…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-303 Cease-and-desist orders - unauthorized practice - penalties
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(1) If it appears to the director, based upon credible evidence as presented in a written complaint by any person, that a licensee is acting in a manner that is a threat to the health and safety of the public, or a person is acting or has acted without the required license, the d…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-401 Grounds for discipline
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(1) The following acts constitute grounds for discipline: (a) Making a false or misleading statement or omission in an application for licensure; (b) Violating any provision of this article 230, an applicable provision of article 20 or 30 of this title 12, a rule promulgated by t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-501 Definitions
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As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Dispenser means a person licensed as a hearing aid provider pursuant to part 2 of this article 230 who dispenses hearing aids. Source: L. 2020: Entire part added, (HB 20-1218), ch. 299, p. 1486, � 11, effective Se…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-230-502 Dispensing hearing aids - deceptive trade practices
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(1) In addition to any other deceptive trade practices under section 6-1-105, a dispenser engages in a deceptive trade practice when the dispenser: (a) Fails to deliver to each person to whom the dispenser dispenses a hearing aid a receipt that: (I) Bears the business address of …