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Colorado Statutes, Title 12

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-247-123 Repeal of article - review of functions
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This article 247 is repealed, effective September 1, 2031. Before the repeal, this article 247 is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2026: Entire article added, (HB 26-1425), ch. 299, p. 1671, § 2, effective June 2.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-101 Short title
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The short title of this article 250 is the "Naturopathic Doctor Act". Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1297, § 1, effective October 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-102 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 250. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1297, § 1, effective October 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-103 Definitions
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As used in this article 250, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Repealed. (2) "Administer" means the direct application of a drug to the body of a patient by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other method. (3) "Advisory committee" means the naturopathic medicine ad…

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-104 Naturopathic medicine advisory committee - creation - membership - duties

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(1) (a) The naturopathic medicine advisory committee is hereby created in the department as the entity responsible for advising the director in the regulation of the practice of naturopathic medicine by naturopathic doctors and the implementation of this article 250. (b) The advi…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-105 Director powers and duties - rules

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(1) In addition to any other powers and duties granted or imposed on the director under this article 250 or articles 20 and 30 of this title 12, the director shall: (a) Adopt rules pursuant to section 12-20-204; (b) Establish the form and manner in which applicants are to apply f…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-106 Practice of naturopathic medicine by naturopathic doctors - exclusions - protected activities - definition - rules

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(1) The practice of naturopathic medicine by a naturopathic doctor includes the following: (a) The prevention and treatment of human injury, disease, or conditions through education or dietary or nutritional advice and the promotion of healthy ways of living; (b) The use of physi…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-107 Registration required - qualifications - examination - registration by endorsement - rules

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(1) Effective June 1, 2014, a person shall not practice as a naturopathic doctor in this state without a registration. (2) An applicant for a registration to practice as a naturopathic doctor in this state shall submit an application to the director in a form and manner determine…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-108 Registration renewal or reinstatement - fees

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A registration issued pursuant to this article 250 is subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). A person whose registration expires is subject to the penalties provided in this article 250 or sect…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-109 Continuing professional competency - rules

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(1) (a) A naturopathic doctor shall maintain continuing professional competency to practice naturopathic medicine. (b) The director shall adopt rules establishing a continuing professional competency program that includes, at a minimum, the following elements: (I) A self-assessme…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-110 Compliance with transparency requirements

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A naturopathic doctor shall comply with section 12-30-102 regarding the disclosure of information to the director. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1309, § 1, effective October 1.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-111 Persons entitled to practice as naturopathic doctors - title protection for naturopathic doctors

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(1) A person shall not hold himself or herself out as a naturopathic doctor or use any of the titles or initials referred to in subsection (2) of this section unless the person is registered as a naturopathic doctor pursuant to this article 250. (2) A naturopathic doctor may use …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-112 Disclosures - record keeping

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(1) A naturopathic doctor shall provide the following information in writing to each patient in a format required by the director: (a) The naturopathic doctor's name, business address, and telephone number; (b) The nature of the services to be provided; (c) A statement that natur…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-113 Grounds for discipline - disciplinary actions authorized - procedures - definitions

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(1) The director may take disciplinary or other action as specified in section 12-20-404 against a naturopathic doctor for any of the following acts or omissions: (a) Violating, or aiding or abetting another in the violation of, this article 250, an applicable provision of articl…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-114 Unauthorized practice - penalties

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A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice as a naturopathic doctor without an active registration issued under this article 250 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(c). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136,…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-115 Professional liability insurance required - vicarious liability

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(1) It is unlawful for a person to practice as a naturopathic doctor in this state unless the person is covered by professional liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars. (2) Professional liability insurance required by this section must cover all acts wi…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-116 Judgments and settlements - reporting

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In accordance with section 10-1-125.5, a naturopathic doctor's malpractice insurance carrier shall report to the director information relating to a final judgment or settlement against the naturopathic doctor for malpractice. The director shall review the information and investig…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-117 Protection of medical records - registrant's obligations - verification of compliance - noncompliance grounds for discipline - rules

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(1) Each naturopathic doctor 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 of patient medical records in the event t…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-118 Confidential agreement to limit practice

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Section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 250. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1316, § 1, effective October 1.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-119 Mental and physical examination of registrants

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(1) If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a registrant is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the director may require the registrant to take a mental or physical examination by a health-care provider designated by the director. If the registrant r…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-120 Inactive registration - rules

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A naturopathic doctor may request that the director inactivate or activate the naturopathic doctor's registration. The director shall promulgate rules governing the activation and inactivation of registrations. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the director's rules may lim…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-250-121 Repeal of article - subject to review - definition

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(1) This article 250 is repealed, effective September 1, 2029. Before the repeal, the registration of naturopathic doctors is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. (2) (a) In conducting its review, the department shall gather and include in its report informa…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-101 Short title

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The short title of this article 255 is the "Nurse and Nurse Aide Practice Act". Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1318, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (HB 20-1183), ch. 157, p. 674, § 3, effective July 1.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-102 Legislative declaration

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(1) The general assembly hereby declares it to be the policy of this state that, in order to safeguard the life, health, property, and public welfare of the people of this state and in order to protect the people of this state from the unauthorized, unqualified, and improper appl…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-103 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 255. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1318, § 1, effective October 1.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-104 Definitions

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As used in this article 255, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Advanced practice registered nurse" means a registered professional nurse who is licensed to practice pursuant to this part 1, who obtains specialized education or training as provided in section 12-255-111,…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-105 State board of nursing created - removal of board members - meetings of board

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(1) (a) There is created the state board of nursing in the division, which is a type 1 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105. The board consists of twelve members who are residents of this state, appointed by the governor as follows: (I) Two members of the board shall be license…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-106 Employees - executive administrator

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The director shall appoint an executive administrator for the board and other personnel deemed necessary, pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1323, § 1, effective October 1…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-107 Powers and duties of the board - rules - definition

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(1) The board has the following powers and duties: (a) (I) To approve, pursuant to rules adopted by the board, educational programs in this state preparing individuals for licensure under this part 1, including approving curricula, conducting surveys, and establishing standards f…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-108 Advisory committee

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The board may appoint advisory committees including professional review committees to assist in the performance of its duties. Each advisory committee shall consist of at least three licensees who have expertise in the area under review. Members of the advisory committees shall r…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-109 Examination

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(1) All nurse applicants, unless eligible for licensure by endorsement, shall be required to pass a written examination approved or prepared by the board, relating to the knowledge, skills, and judgments as incorporated in their respective approved education programs. (2) In acco…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-110 Requirements for professional nurse licensure

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(1) The board shall issue a license to engage in the practice of professional nursing to any applicant who: (a) Submits an application containing the information the board may prescribe; (b) Submits proof satisfactory to the board in the manner and upon the forms the board may re…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-111 Requirements for advanced practice registered nurse registration - legislative declaration - advanced practice registry - rules

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(1) The general assembly hereby recognizes that some registered professional nurses practicing pursuant to this part 1 have acquired additional preparation for advanced nursing practice and hereby determines that it is appropriate for the state to maintain a registry of those ind…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-111.5 Requirements for certified midwife licensure - license by endorsement - questionnaire - fees - definition

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(1) On and after July 1, 2024, the board shall issue a license to engage in the practice as a certified midwife to any applicant who: (a) Submits an application containing information the board may prescribe; (b) Submits proof satisfactory to the board, in the manner and upon the…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-112 Prescriptive authority - advanced practice registered nurses - certified midwives - limits on prescriptions - rules - financial benefit for prescribing prohibited

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(1) The board may authorize the following licensees to prescribe controlled substances or prescription drugs, as those terms are defined in section 12-280-103: (a) An advanced practice registered nurse who is listed on the advanced practice registry, who has a license in good sta…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-113 Professional liability insurance required - advanced practice registered nurses and certified midwives in independent practice - rules

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(1) It is unlawful for any advanced practice registered nurse or certified midwife engaged in an independent practice of professional nursing or as a certified midwife to practice within the state of Colorado unless the advanced practice registered nurse or certified midwife purc…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-114 Requirements for practical nurse licensure - fees - questionnaire

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(1) The board shall issue a license to engage in the practice of practical nursing to any applicant who: (a) Submits an application containing information the board may prescribe; (b) Submits proof satisfactory to the board in the manner and upon the forms the board may require t…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-115 Volunteer licensure - fees - questionnaire

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(1) The board may issue a license to a volunteer nurse or certified midwife who meets the requirements set forth in this section. (2) A volunteer nursing or certified midwife license shall only be issued to an applicant who: (a) Currently holds a license to practice nursing, eith…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-116 Persons licensed under previous laws

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Any person holding a valid Colorado license to engage in the practice of practical or professional nursing issued prior to July 1, 1980, shall continue to be licensed under the provisions of this part 1. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-117 Temporary licenses and permits

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(1) The board may issue a temporary license to practice for a period of four months to an applicant for licensure by endorsement pursuant to the occupational credential portability program. (2) The board may issue a permit to practice as a practical or professional nurse for a pe…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-118 Approval of educational programs

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(1) Any institution in this state desiring to receive from the board approval of its educational program that prepares individuals for licensure as a practical or as a professional nurse shall apply to the board and submit evidence that it is prepared to carry out an educational …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-118.5 Approved nurse aide training programs

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(1) Except for any medical facility or program that has been explicitly disapproved by the department of public health and environment, the board may approve any nurse aide training program offered by or held in a medical facility or offered and held outside a medical facility. A…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-119 Disciplinary procedures of the board - inquiry and hearings panels - mental and physical examinations - definitions - rules

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(1) (a) The president of the board shall divide the other members of the board into two panels of five members each. Members representing the different categories of membership (licensed practical nurses, professional nurses, certified midwives, and persons not licensed, employed…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-120 Grounds for discipline - definitions

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(1) "Grounds for discipline", as used in this part 1, means any action by any person who: (a) Has procured or attempted to procure a license by fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, misleading omission, or material misstatement of fact; (b) (I) Has been convicted of a felony or any c…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-121 Withholding or denial of license - hearing - definitions

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(1) (a) The board is empowered to determine summarily whether: (I) An applicant for a license or a temporary license to practice as a nurse or as a certified midwife possesses the qualifications required by this part 1; (II) There is probable cause to believe that an applicant fo…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-122 Inactive license status - reactivation

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(1) A nurse or certified midwife licensed pursuant to section 12-255-110, 12-255-111.5, or 12-255-114 may request that the board place the nurse's or certified midwife's license on inactive status. The request shall be made in the form and manner designated by the board. (2) A nu…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-123 Immunity in professional review

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(1) If a professional review committee is established pursuant to section 12-255-108 to investigate the quality of care being given by a person licensed pursuant to this part 1, the professional review committee must include in its membership at least three persons licensed in th…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-124 Surrender of license

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(1) Prior to the initiation of an investigation or hearing, any licensee or temporary license holder may surrender the individual's license to practice nursing or as a certified midwife. (2) Following the initiation of an investigation or hearing and upon a finding that to do so …

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-125 Unauthorized practice - penalties

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(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 wit…

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 12-255-126 Injunctive proceedings

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The board may seek injunctive relief in accordance with section 12-20-406, but only to enjoin any person who does not possess a currently valid or active practical or professional nurse license, certified midwife license, or nurse aide certification from committing any act declar…