Title 12, Professions and Occupations
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-115 Continuing education - rules
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(1) (a) As a condition of renewing, reactivating, or reinstating a certificate of certified public accountant, every applicant shall comply with continuing education requirements adopted by the board. (b) A nonresident certificate holder applying to renew, reactivate, or reinstat…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-116 Unlawful acts - definition
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(1) (a) (I) No person, partnership, professional corporation, or limited liability company shall issue, author, or publish any opinion or certificate relating to any accounting or financial statement if the opinion or certificate utilizes any title or designation, the use of whic…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-117 Exceptions - acts not prohibited - rules
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(1) Nothing in this article 100 shall prohibit any person who is not a certified public accountant from serving as an employee of or an assistant to a certified public accountant holding an active certificate or serving as an employee or assistant of a validly registered partners…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-118 Single act evidence of practice
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Any person who displays, utters, or causes to be displayed or uttered a card, sign, advertisement, or other printed, engraved, or written instrument or device bearing the person's name in conjunction with the words certified public accountant, the abbreviation C.P.A., or any titl…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-119 Inactive certificant. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 811, � 1, effective October 1; entire section repealed, (SB 19-155), ch. 235, p. 2338, � 21, effective October 1. Editor's note: (1) (a) This section was similar to former � 12-2-122.5 as it existed pr…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-120 Grounds for disciplinary action - administrative penalties
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(1) After notice and hearing as provided in section 12-100-123, the board may take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404 and impose other conditions or limitations on a person for any of the following causes: (a) Fraud or deceit in obtaining or in attemp…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-121 Response to board communication
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A certificant shall, at the request of the board, respond to communications from the board within thirty days after the mailing of any communication. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 814, � 1, effective October 1. Editor's note: This …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-122 Revocation or suspension of partnership, professional corporation, or limited liability company registration
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(1) After notice and hearing as provided in section 12-100-123, the board shall revoke the registration of a partnership, professional corporation, or limited liability company if, at the time of the hearing, the partnership, professional corporation, or limited liability company…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-123 Hearings before board - notice - procedure - review
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(1) (a) The board may initiate proceedings under this article 100, either on its own motion or on the complaint of any person. (b) The board, through the department, may employ administrative law judges on a full-time or part-time basis to conduct hearings as provided by this art…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-124 Investigations - findings - board actions - confidentiality of complaints
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(1) The board, on its own motion based on reasonable grounds or on the signed, written complaint of any person, may investigate any person who has engaged, is engaging, or threatens to engage in any act or practice that constitutes a violation of any provision of this article 100…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-125 Judicial review
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(1) Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of a final action or order of the board. (2) For the purposes of review, the residence of the board shall be the city and county of Denver. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 818, � 1, effec…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-126 Reconsideration and review of action of board
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The board, on its own motion or upon application, at any time after the imposition of any discipline as provided in section 12-100-120 (1), may reconsider its prior action and reinstate or restore the license or terminate probation or reduce the severity of its prior disciplinary…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-127 Unauthorized practice - penalties
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Any person who violates section 12-100-112 or 12-100-116 (1)(a) 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. 818, � 1, effective October 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to fo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-128 Ownership of accountant's working papers
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All statements, records, schedules, working papers, and memoranda made by a certified public accountant incident to or in the course of professional service to a client by the certified public accountant, except financial statements submitted by a certified public accountant to a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-129 Ownership of state auditor's working papers
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Except for reports submitted to the legislative audit committee and books and records prepared for use by such committee, all statements, records, schedules, working papers, and memoranda prepared by a certified public accountant in the employ of the state auditor's office, in th…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-100-130 Repeal of article - subject to review
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This article 100 is repealed, effective September 1, 2030. Before the repeal, the state board of accountancy 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. 819, � 1, effective October 1;…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-101 Short title
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The short title of this article 105 is the Barber and Cosmetologist Act. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 819, � 1, effective October 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-8-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-102 Legislative declaration
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The purpose of this article 105 is to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare with respect to the professional practice of barbers, hairstylists, cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians, and, therefore, testing procedures and disciplinary actions are of the hi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-103 Applicability of common provisions
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Articles 1 and 20 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 105. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 819, � 1, effective October 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-104 Definitions
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As used in this article 105, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Barber means a person who engages in any of the practices of barbering. (2) Barbering means any one or combination of the following practices when done upon the upper part of the human body for cosmetic purpo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-105 Books and records - report - publications
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(1) The director shall keep a record of proceedings. The director shall keep a register of applicants for licenses showing the name and address of each applicant and whether such applicant was granted or refused a license. The director shall keep a register of places of business …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-106 Powers and duties of the director - advisory committee
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(1) The director has the following powers and duties: (a) To promulgate rules in accordance with section 12-20-204; (b) To take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404 or limit the scope of practice of an applicant, licensee, or registrant, upon proof of a…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-107 Examinations
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(1) For the benefit of applicants, the director shall hold examinations as often as necessary, subject to appropriation constraints. (2) The respective examinations of applicants for licenses to practice barbering, hairstyling, or cosmetology under this article 105 shall be condu…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-108 Application - form
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(1) Each applicant for examination shall file with the director a written application in the form the director may require to set forth the qualifications of the applicant and shall submit satisfactory proof of the required age and education. (2) Each applicant for registration s…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-109 Results of examinations
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The results of examinations and the qualifications of applicants for admission to the examinations or for licenses shall be determined by the director or by such person as the director shall designate. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p.…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-110 When the director admits applicant
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If the director finds that the applicant meets the qualifications of sections 12-105-108 and 12-105-111 and has submitted any other credentials required by the director for admission to the examination and has paid the required fee, the director shall admit the applicant to exami…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-111 Qualifications of applicants - requirements - rules
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(1) An applicant for any license provided in this article 105 or for examination shall be at least sixteen years of age. (2) An applicant for examination shall furnish proof of graduation from a barber school or beauty school approved by the private occupational school division p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-112 Registration for places of business
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(1) Each owner of a place of business shall register with the director. The director shall maintain a registry of the places of business. The director is authorized to establish and collect a fee that is based on the director's actual costs associated with the maintenance of the …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-113 Renewal and reinstatement of license
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All licenses issued pursuant to this article 105 are subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). Any person whose license has expired shall be subject to the penalties provided in this article 105 o…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-114 Fees
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Fees shall be as established pursuant to section 12-20-105 and shall not be refunded. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 827, � 1, effective October 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-8-116 as it existed prior to 2…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-115 Licensure by endorsement
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The director shall issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of barbering, cosmetology, hairstyling, manicuring, or esthetician services in this state to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program. Source: L. 2019…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-116 Issuance of license - display
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If an applicant for examination to practice barbering, hairstyling, or cosmetology or to provide esthetician or nail technician services passes the examination and has paid the required fee and complies with the requirements of this article 105, the director shall issue a license…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-117 License required
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It is unlawful for any person to engage in, or attempt to engage in, the occupation of barbering, hairstyling, or cosmetology or to provide esthetician or nail technician services in this state unless the person first obtains a license as provided in this article 105. Source: L. …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-118 Exemptions
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(1) Nothing in this article 105 prohibits services by: (a) A person who is acting within the scope of practice for which he or she is licensed, registered, or certified; (b) Licensed or unlicensed volunteers in the performance of charitable services for washing and setting the ha…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-119 Director may employ aid - compensation
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The director may employ any person licensed pursuant to this article 105 for the purpose of conducting examinations. The person must not be connected with any school teaching barbering, hairstyling, or cosmetology or esthetician or nail technician students. Any person employed by…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-120 Inspections
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Upon written complaint, inspections under section 12-105-106 (1)(f) of barbershops, beauty salons, places of business, and booths rented therein operated by independent licensees may be conducted by the director, or the director may contract for the inspections. The director shal…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-121 Unauthorized practice - penalties - fines
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(1) Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice barbering, hairstyling, esthetics, manicuring, or cosmetology without an active license issued under this article 105 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a). (2) In addition to any other penalty,…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-122 Enforcement
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It is the duty of the district attorneys of each judicial district of this state and the attorney general of this state to prosecute all persons charged with the violation of any of the provisions of this article 105. It is the duty of the director to aid the attorneys in the enf…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-123 Investigations
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The practice and procedure of the director with respect to any investigation by the director authorized by this article 105 shall be in accordance with rules promulgated by the director, which rules shall provide for, but need not be limited to, investigation powers, including th…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-124 Disciplinary proceedings - administrative law judges - judicial review
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(1) The director may, through the department, employ administrative law judges to conduct hearings as provided by this section or on any matter within the director’s jurisdiction upon such conditions and terms as the director may determine. (2) A proceeding for discipline of a li…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-125 Grounds for discipline
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(1) The director may take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404 upon proof that the licensee: (a) Has been convicted of or has entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony. In considering the conviction of or the plea to any such crime, the director sha…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-125.5 Interstate compact for cosmetologists - powers and duties - rules - definitions
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(1) As used in this section: (a) “Adverse action” has the meaning set forth in article 2 of section 24-60-4901. (b) “Background check” has the meaning set forth in article 2 of section 24-60-4901. (c) “Commission” means the cosmetology licensure compact commission established in …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-105-126 Repeal of article - review of functions
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This article 105 is repealed, effective September 1, 2026. Before the repeal, the functions of the director and the advisory committee created in section 12-105-106 are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations,…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-110-101 Short title
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The short title of this article 110 is the Colorado Professional Boxing Safety Act. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 832, � 1, effective October 1. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 12-10-101 as it existed prior to 20…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-110-102 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the federal Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996, 15 U.S.C. sec. 6301 et seq., as amended, requires the state of Colorado to establish a state boxing commission. Because there is no state boxing commission, an…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-110-103 Applicability of common provisions
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Articles 1 and 20 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 110. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 833, � 1, effective October 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-110-104 Definitions
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As used in this article 110, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Boxer means an individual who participates in a boxing match. (2) Boxing means fighting, striking, forcing an opponent to submit, or disabling an opponent, including the disciplines of kickboxing, mixed marti…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-110-105 Office of combative sports - creation
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There is created in the division the office of combative sports. The office of combative sports and the Colorado combative sports commission, created in section 12-110-106, are type 2 entities, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercise their respective powers and perform their…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-110-106 Colorado combative sports commission - creation
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(1) There is hereby created, within the office of combative sports, the Colorado combative sports commission. The commission shall regulate matches in Colorado. (2) (a) The commission consists of five voting members and two nonvoting advisory members. All members must be resident…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-110-107 General powers and duties of the commission - rules
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(1) In addition to any other powers specifically granted to the commission in this article 110, the commission shall issue rules as necessary for the regulation of the conduct, promotion, and performance of live boxing matches in this state. The rules must be consistent with this…