C.R.S. Section 12-215-121
Unauthorized practice

  • penalties
  • exemption

(1)

Except as specified in subsection (2) or (3) of this section, any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice chiropractic without an active license issued under this article 215 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a).

(2)

A chiropractor who lawfully practices chiropractic in another state or territory and whose license is in good standing in the other state or territory may practice chiropractic in this state for the limited purpose of treating members, coaches, and staff of a visiting sports team while in Colorado without having a license issued pursuant to this article 215. An unlicensed chiropractor practicing pursuant to this subsection (2) shall not:

(a)

Practice in Colorado more than ten days in a twelve-month period;

(b)

Enter Colorado to practice more than three times in a twelve-month period; or

(c)

Hold himself or herself out as a chiropractor to or practice chiropractic with members of the general public.

(3)

A chiropractor who lawfully practices chiropractic in another state or territory may provide chiropractic services to athletes or team personnel registered to train at the United States Olympic training center in Colorado Springs or to provide chiropractic services at an event in this state sanctioned by the United States Olympic Committee. The chiropractor’s services shall be contingent upon the requirements and approvals of the United States Olympic Committee and shall not exceed ninety days per calendar year.

Source: Section 12-215-121 — Unauthorized practice - penalties - exemption, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑215‑101
Legislative declaration - unlawful acts - license required 12‑215‑102
Applicability of common provisions 12‑215‑103
Definitions 12‑215‑104
State board of chiropractic examiners - board meetings - election of officers - subject to review - repeal of article 12‑215‑105
Board powers - limits on authority - publications - records - rules 12‑215‑106
Licensure - minimum education requirements 12‑215‑107
Display of license required 12‑215‑108
Application for license - fee - examination 12‑215‑109
Licensure by endorsement 12‑215‑110
Renewal of license 12‑215‑111
Change of address - reporting required 12‑215‑112
Persons licensed under previous laws 12‑215‑113
Continuing education 12‑215‑114
Professional liability insurance required - rules 12‑215‑115
Discipline of licensees - suspension, revocation, denial, and probation - grounds - definitions 12‑215‑116
Mental and physical examination of licensees 12‑215‑117
Use of title 12‑215‑118
Disciplinary proceedings 12‑215‑119
Professional review committee - immunity 12‑215‑120
Cease-and-desist orders 12‑215‑121
Unauthorized practice - penalties - exemption 12‑215‑122
Judicial review 12‑215‑123
Duty of district attorneys - duty of department of regulatory agencies 12‑215‑124
Professional service corporations, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships for the practice of chiropractic - definitions 12‑215‑125
Reporting requirements 12‑215‑126
Confidentiality - exceptions 12‑215‑127
Animal chiropractic - registration - qualifications - continuing education - collaboration with veterinarian - discipline - title restriction - rules 12‑215‑128
Chiropractic assistants 12‑215‑129
Confidential agreement to limit practice 12‑215‑130
Chiropractic students - chiropractic services - consent - rules 12‑215‑201
Legislative declaration 12‑215‑202
Board authorized to issue rules - definition
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-215-121’s source at colorado​.gov