C.R.S. Section 12-240-118
Pro bono license

  • qualifications
  • reduced fee
  • rules

(1)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article 240, the board may issue a pro bono license to a physician to practice medicine in this state if the physician:

(a)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

Holds an active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Colorado and is in active practice in this state;

(II)

Has been on inactive status pursuant to section 12-240-141 for not more than two years; or

(III)

Holds an active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in another state or territory of the United States;

(b)

Attests to the board that he or she:

(I)

Does not charge for his or her services; except that the facility at which the services are provided may charge on a not-for-profit basis for the provision of services; or

(II)

Works for and may be compensated by an organization that does not charge Colorado patients for its services;

(c)

Has never had a license to practice medicine in this state or in another state or territory revoked or suspended, as verified by the applicant in the manner prescribed by the board;

(d)

Is not the subject of an unresolved complaint;

(e)

Maintains commercial professional liability insurance coverage in accordance with section 13-64-301; and

(f)

Pays the fee established by the board.

(2)

The board shall establish and charge an application fee for an initial and renewal pro bono license, not to exceed one-half the amount of the fee for a renewal of a physician’s license and not to exceed the cost of administering the license.

(3)

A pro bono license is subject to the renewal requirements set forth in section 12-240-130.

(4)

A physician granted a pro bono license under this section shall not simultaneously hold a full license to practice medicine issued under this article 240.

(5)

A physician granted a pro bono license under this section is subject to discipline by the board for committing unprofessional conduct, as defined in section 12-240-121, or any other act prohibited by this article 240.

(6)

The board may refrain from issuing a pro bono license in accordance with section 12-240-120.

(7)

The board may adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.

Source: Section 12-240-118 — Pro bono license - qualifications - reduced fee - rules, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑240‑101
Short title 12‑240‑102
Legislative declaration 12‑240‑103
Applicability of common provisions 12‑240‑104
Definitions 12‑240‑105
Colorado medical board - immunity - subject to review - repeal of article 12‑240‑106
Powers and duties of board - limitation on authority - rules 12‑240‑107
Practice of medicine defined - exemptions from licensing requirements - unauthorized practice by physician assistants and anesthesiologist assistants - penalties - definitions - rules 12‑240‑108
Collaboration with advanced practice registered nurses and certified midwives with prescriptive authority - mentorships 12‑240‑109
Child health associates - scope of practice 12‑240‑110
Qualifications for licensure 12‑240‑111
Distinguished foreign teaching physician license - qualifications - rules 12‑240‑112
Anesthesiologist assistant license - qualifications 12‑240‑113
Physician assistant license - qualifications 12‑240‑114
International medical graduates - degree equivalence 12‑240‑114.5
Physician assistants - collaboration requirements - proof of practice hours from another jurisdiction - liability - definitions 12‑240‑115
Applications for license 12‑240‑116
Licensing panel 12‑240‑117
Issuance of licenses - prior practice prohibited 12‑240‑118
Pro bono license - qualifications - reduced fee - rules 12‑240‑119
Reentry license - period of inactivity - international medical graduate - competency assessment - board rules - conversion to full license 12‑240‑120
Refusal of license - issuance subject to probation 12‑240‑121
Unprofessional conduct - definitions 12‑240‑122
Prescriptions - requirement to advise patients 12‑240‑123
Prescriptions - limitations 12‑240‑124
Prescribing opiate antagonists 12‑240‑125
Disciplinary action by board - rules 12‑240‑126
Confidential agreements to limit practice 12‑240‑127
Appeal of final board actions 12‑240‑128
Physician training licenses 12‑240‑129
Intern, resident, or fellow reporting 12‑240‑130
Renewal, reinstatement, delinquency - fees - questionnaire 12‑240‑131
Peer health assistance program 12‑240‑132
Division of fees - independent advertising or marketing agent - definition 12‑240‑133
Recovery of fees illegally paid 12‑240‑134
Liability of persons other than licensee 12‑240‑135
Unauthorized practice - penalties - injunctive relief 12‑240‑136
Existing licenses 12‑240‑137
Postmortem examinations by licensee - definition - application of this section 12‑240‑138
Professional service corporations, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships for the practice of medicine - definitions 12‑240‑139
Injuries to be reported - penalty for failure to report - immunity from liability - definitions 12‑240‑140
Determination of death 12‑240‑141
Inactive license 12‑240‑142
Protection of medical records - licensee’s obligations - verification of compliance - noncompliance grounds for discipline - rules 12‑240‑143
Medical marijuana recommendations - guidelines 12‑240‑144
Licensee duties relating to assistance animals - definitions 12‑240‑145
Prescription medications - financial benefit for prescribing prohibited
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-240-118’s source at colorado​.gov