C.R.S. Section 12-120-205
Unlawful practice

  • penalties
  • enforcement

(1)

It is unlawful for any individual to hold himself or herself out to the public as a professional engineer unless the individual has complied with the provisions contained in this part 2.

(2)

It is unlawful for any individual, partnership, professional association, joint stock company, limited liability company, or corporation to practice, or offer to practice, engineering in this state unless the individual in responsible charge has complied with the provisions of this part 2.

(3)

Unless licensed or exempted pursuant to this part 2, it is unlawful for any individual, partnership, professional association, joint stock company, limited liability company, or corporation to use any of the following titles: Civil engineer, structural engineer, chemical engineer, petroleum engineer, mining engineer, mechanical engineer, or electrical engineer. In addition, unless licensed pursuant to this part 2, it is unlawful for any individual, partnership, professional association, joint stock company, limited liability company, or corporation to use the words “engineer”, “engineered”, or “engineering” in any offer to the public to perform the services set forth in section 12-120-202 (6). Nothing in this subsection (3) shall prohibit the general use of the words “engineer”, “engineered”, and “engineering” so long as such words are not being used in an offer to the public to perform the services set forth in section 12-120-202 (6).

(4)

It is unlawful for any individual to use in any manner a certificate or certificate number that has not been issued to the individual by the board.

(5)

The practice of professional engineering in violation of any of the provisions of this part 2 shall be either:

(a)

Restrained by injunction in an action brought by the attorney general or by the district attorney in accordance with section 12-20-406; or

(b)

Ceased by order of the board pursuant to section 12-20-405.

(6)

Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice professional engineering without an active license issued under this part 2 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a).

(7)

After finding that an individual, partnership, professional association, joint stock company, limited liability company, or corporation has unlawfully engaged in the practice of engineering, the board may jointly and severally assess a fine against the unlawfully engaged party in an amount not less than fifty dollars and not more than five thousand dollars for each violation proven by the board.

(8)

An individual practicing professional engineering who is not licensed or exempt shall not collect compensation of any kind for the practice, and, if compensation has been paid, the compensation shall be refunded in full.

Source: Section 12-120-205 — Unlawful practice - penalties - enforcement, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑120‑101
Applicability of common provisions 12‑120‑102
Definitions 12‑120‑103
State board of licensure for architects, professional engineers, and professional land surveyors - creation - composition - appointment of members - terms - meetings - program director and staff - subject to review - repeal of article 12‑120‑104
Powers and duties of the board and division 12‑120‑105
Prior actions 12‑120‑201
General provisions 12‑120‑202
Definitions 12‑120‑203
Exemptions 12‑120‑204
Forms of organizations permitted to practice 12‑120‑205
Unlawful practice - penalties - enforcement 12‑120‑206
Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline 12‑120‑207
Disciplinary proceedings - injunctive relief procedure 12‑120‑208
Reconsideration and review of board action 12‑120‑209
Application for license 12‑120‑210
Eligibility for engineer-intern 12‑120‑211
Qualifications for engineer-interns 12‑120‑212
Eligibility for professional engineer 12‑120‑213
Qualifications for professional engineer 12‑120‑214
Licenses 12‑120‑215
Fees - disposition 12‑120‑216
Professional engineer’s seal - rules 12‑120‑301
General provisions 12‑120‑302
Definitions 12‑120‑303
Exemptions 12‑120‑304
Forms of organizations permitted to practice 12‑120‑305
Unlawful practice - penalties - enforcement 12‑120‑306
Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline 12‑120‑307
Disciplinary proceedings - injunctive relief procedure 12‑120‑308
Reconsideration and review of board actions 12‑120‑309
Application for licensing 12‑120‑310
Eligibility for land surveyor-intern 12‑120‑311
Qualifications for land surveyor-interns 12‑120‑312
Eligibility for professional land surveyor 12‑120‑313
Qualifications for professional land surveyor 12‑120‑314
Licenses 12‑120‑315
Fees - disposition 12‑120‑316
Professional land surveyor’s seal - rules 12‑120‑401
General provisions 12‑120‑402
Definitions 12‑120‑403
Exemptions - definitions 12‑120‑404
Forms of organizations permitted to practice - requirements 12‑120‑405
Unauthorized practice - penalties - enforcement 12‑120‑406
Disciplinary actions - grounds for discipline 12‑120‑407
Disciplinary proceedings - injunctions 12‑120‑408
Reconsideration and review of board actions 12‑120‑409
Application for licensing 12‑120‑410
Professional liability - insurance 12‑120‑411
Notification to board 12‑120‑412
Eligibility for architect 12‑120‑413
Qualifications for architect licensure 12‑120‑414
Retired architects - classification - fees 12‑120‑415
Licenses 12‑120‑416
Continuing education - rules 12‑120‑417
Architect’s seal - rules
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-120-205’s source at colorado​.gov