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Title 12, Professions and Occupations

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-105 Use of titles restricted
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(1) Only an individual who is required to be and is certified pursuant to this article 305 as a speech-language pathologist or is licensed by the department of education to provide speech-language pathology services may advertise as or use the title "speech-language pathologist",…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-106 Certification required - exception
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(1) Except as otherwise provided in this article 305, on and after July 1, 2013, a person shall not practice speech-language pathology or represent or hold himself or herself out as being able to practice speech-language pathology in this state without possessing a valid certific…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-107 Certification - application - qualifications - provisional certification - renewal - fees - rules
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(1) Educational and experiential requirements. Every applicant for a certification as a speech-language pathologist must have: (a) Successfully completed a master's or higher degree in communication sciences and disorders granted by an accredited institution of higher education r…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-108 Provisional certification - qualifications - application - expiration - practice - rules

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(1) Educational and experiential requirements. An applicant for a provisional certification as a speech-language pathologist must: (a) Successfully complete a master's or higher degree in communication sciences and disorders granted by an accredited institution of higher educatio…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-109 Continuing professional competency - rules - definition

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(1) (a) A speech-language pathologist shall maintain continuing professional competency to practice. (b) The director shall establish a continuing professional competency program that includes, at a minimum, the following elements: (I) A self-assessment of the knowledge and skill…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-110 Scope of article - exclusions - rules

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(1) This article 305 does not prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of: (a) A school speech-language pathologist or an authorized school speech-language pathology assistant whose compensation for speech-language pathology services is paid solely by an administ…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-111 Limitations on authority - limitations specific to speech-language pathology assistants

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(1) Nothing in this article 305 authorizes a speech-language pathologist or a speech-language pathology assistant to engage in the practice of medicine, as defined in section 12-240-107; dentistry, as defined in sections 12-220-104 (6) and 12-220-305; or any other profession for …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-111.5 Direction and supervision of speech-language pathology assistants by speech-language pathologists - definitions

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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Direct supervision" means in-view observation and guidance by a supervising speech-language pathologist while the speech-language pathology assistant is performing a clinical activity. "Direct supervision" m…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-112 Grounds for discipline - definitions

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(1) The director may take disciplinary action against a certificate holder pursuant to sections 12-20-404 and 12-305-113 if the director finds that the certificate holder has represented or held himself or herself out as a certified speech-language pathologist after the expiratio…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-113 Disciplinary actions - judicial review

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(1) (a) The director may commence a proceeding to discipline a certificate holder when the director has reasonable grounds to believe that the certificate holder has committed an act enumerated in section 12-305-112 or has violated a lawful order or rule of the director. (b) In a…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-114 Unauthorized practice - penalties

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A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice speech-language pathology without an active certification issued under this article 305 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(b). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 13…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-115 Rule-making authority

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The director shall promulgate rules pursuant to section 12-20-204. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1605, § 1, effective October 1.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-115.5 Interstate compact - powers and duties of the director - rules - definitions

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(1) As used in this section: (a) "Adverse action" has the meaning established in section 24-60-4102. (b) "Commission" means the audiology and speech-language pathology compact commission established in section 24-60-4102. (c) "Compact" means the audiology and speech-language path…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-116 Mental and physical examination of certificate holders

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(1) If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a certificate holder is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the director may order the certificate holder to take a mental or physical examination administered by a physician or other licensed health-care p…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-117 Confidential agreement to limit practice

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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 305. (2) This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a licensee subject to discipline under section 12-305-112 (2)(c). S…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-118 Protection of medical records - certificate holder's obligations - verification of compliance - noncompliance grounds for discipline - rules

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(1) Each speech-language pathologist responsible for patient records 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 o…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-305-119 Repeal of article - review of functions

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This article 305 is repealed, effective September 1, 2033. Before the repeal, the director's powers, duties, and functions under this article 305 are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-310-101 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 310. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1607, § 1, effective October 1.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-310-102 Definitions

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As used in this article 310, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Database" means the database required by section 12-310-103. (2) "Employer" means a health-care institution as defined in section 13-64-202, a health-care professional as defined in section 13-64-202, or an …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-310-103 Registration - penalty - renewal - database - fees - rules

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(1) On and after April 1, 2011: (a) A person may not perform the duties of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist unless the person is registered by the director. Prior to registration, a person shall submit to a criminal history record check in the form and manner as desc…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-310-104 Scope of article - exclusion

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(1) This article 310 does not prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of: (a) A person licensed, otherwise regulated, or specifically exempted in this state by any other law from engaging in the person's profession or occupation as defined in the part or article…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-310-105 Employers - requirements - references - legislative declaration - definition

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(1) On and after April 1, 2011, an employer of a registrant shall: (a) Check the database to verify that the person is registered in the database before the person may perform the duties specified in section 12-310-102 (4) or (5); and (b) Give the director written notice within t…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-310-106 Grounds for discipline - disciplinary proceedings - judicial review

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(1) The director may take disciplinary action against a registrant if the director finds that the registrant has represented himself or herself as a registered surgical assistant or technologist after the expiration, suspension, or revocation of his or her registration. (2) The d…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-310-107 Record check required

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(1) Each applicant for registration must have the applicant's fingerprints taken by a local law enforcement agency or any third party approved by the Colorado bureau of investigation for the purpose of obtaining a fingerprint-based criminal history record check. If an approved th…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-310-108 Mental and physical examination

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(1) If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a registrant is unable to perform the duties of a surgical assistant or surgical technologist, as appropriate, with reasonable skill and safety, the director may order the registrant to undergo a mental or physical examinat…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-310-108.5 Confidential agreement to limit practice

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(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 310. (2) This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a registrant subject to discipline under section 12-310-106 (2)(c)…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-310-109 Repeal of article - subject to review

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This article 310 is repealed, effective September 1, 2028. Before the repeal, the registration of surgical assistants and surgical technologists is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 13…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-101 Short title

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The short title of this article 315 is the "Colorado Veterinary Practice Act". Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1616, § 1, effective October 1.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-102 Legislative declaration

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(1) This article 315 is enacted as an exercise of the police powers of the state to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this state against incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practitioners of veterinary medicine. It is hereby declared …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-103 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 315. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1617, § 1, effective October 1.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-104 Definitions

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As used in this article 315, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Animal" means any animal other than human, and the term includes fowl, birds, amphibians, fish, and reptiles, wild or domestic, living or dead. (1.5) "Animal shelter" has the meaning set forth in section 35-…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-105 License requirements and exceptions - practice of veterinary medicine - prescriptions - definitions - rules

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(1) An individual shall not practice veterinary medicine in this state if the individual is not a licensed veterinarian. An individual shall not practice artificial insemination or ova transplantation of cattle or other animal species in this state except in accordance with rules…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-105.5 Delegation to and supervision of veterinary technicians, veterinary technician specialists, veterinary professional associates, and other qualified personnel - rules

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(1) A licensed veterinarian may delegate tasks in accordance with this section and rules adopted by the board pursuant to this section. (2) A licensed veterinarian shall establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship before the veterinarian delegates a task to a veterinary …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-106 Board of veterinary medicine - creation - powers - rules

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(1) There is hereby created a state board of veterinary medicine consisting of nine members appointed by the governor. Each member shall be appointed for a term of four years. The governor shall appoint members of the board from qualified persons as described in subsection (2) of…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-107 Application for license - qualifications - rules

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(1) Any person twenty-one years of age or older desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall apply for the license in a manner approved by the board. (2) In the application for licensure, the applicant shall demonstrate that the applicant has: (a) (I) Gr…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-108 Academic license

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(1) A veterinarian who is employed at a school of veterinary medicine in this state and who practices veterinary medicine in the course of the veterinarian's employment responsibilities shall either apply, in a manner approved by the board, for an academic license in accordance w…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-109 License by endorsement - rules

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[Editor's note: This version of this section is effective January 1, 2027.] (1) The board may issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in this state to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability pr…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-110 License renewal - waiver - rules - continuing education

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(1) All licenses issued pursuant to this part 1 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). A person whose license expires is subject to the penalties provided in this part 1 or section 12-20-20…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-111 Inactive license

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(1) Upon notice to the board, a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine shall have the person's license transferred to inactive status. If a person whose license is in inactive status wishes to resume the practice of veterinary medicine, the person shall apply to the boar…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-112 Discipline of licensees - definition

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(1) Upon receipt of a signed complaint by a complainant or upon its own motion, the board may proceed to a hearing in accordance with section 12-315-113. After a hearing, and by a concurrence of a majority of members, the board may take disciplinary or other action as authorized …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-113 Hearing procedure - judicial review

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Hearings shall be conducted in conformity with section 12-20-403 and article 4 of title 24. Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of all final agency actions and orders. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1633, § 1, effective Octobe…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-114 Unauthorized practice - penalties

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(1) No person who practices veterinary medicine without a currently valid license may receive any compensation for services so rendered. (2) Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice veterinary medicine without an active license issued under this part 1 is subjec…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-115 Abandonment of animals - definition

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(1) An animal placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for treatment, boarding, or other care that is unclaimed by its owner or the owner's agent for more than ten days after written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, is given to the addressee at the las…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-116 Veterinary students and veterinary student preceptors

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(1) All duties or actions performed by a veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor must be assigned by the student's instructor or be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. If the student does not conform to the following requirements, the lic…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-117 Emergency care or treatment

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A licensed veterinarian who in good faith administers emergency care or treatment, or euthanasia for humane reasons, to an animal, without compensation, either voluntarily or at the request of a state or local governmental officer or employee, is not liable for civil damages for …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-118 Repeal of article - subject to review

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This article 315 is repealed, effective September 1, 2033. Before the repeal, the board is 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. 1634, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2022: Entire sec…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-119 Veterinary records in custody of animal care providers - definition - rules

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(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "animal care provider" means: (a) A veterinary practice or veterinary hospital, including the veterinary teaching hospital at Colorado state university, that provides veterinary care or treatment to animals; and …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-120 Reporting requirements - immunity for reporting - veterinary-patient-client privilege inapplicable

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(1) A licensed veterinarian who, during the course of attending or treating an animal, has reasonable cause to know or suspect that the animal has been subjected to cruelty in violation of section 18-9-202, or subjected to animal fighting in violation of section 18-9-204, shall r…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-121 Corporate structure for the practice of veterinary medicine - definitions

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(1) A licensed veterinarian shall not practice veterinary medicine in or through a corporation except in accordance with this section. (2) One or more persons may form or own shares in a corporation for the practice of veterinary medicine if the corporation is organized and opera…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-315-122 Veterinary premises - licensed veterinarian responsible for veterinary medical decisions

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(1) At all times when a patient is present on a veterinary premises, a licensed veterinarian must be designated as responsible for the veterinary medical decisions and care provided to the patient. (2) At all times when a patient is present on a veterinary premises, a licensed ve…