C.R.S. Section 12-275-108
Powers and duties of the board

  • rules
  • limitation on authority

(1)

In addition to all other powers and duties conferred upon the board by this article 275, the board has the following powers and duties:

(a)

To determine acceptability of scores from tests administered by any approved or accredited national testing organization;

(b)

To adopt rules pursuant to section 12-20-204. The board shall set the passing score of any examination at a minimum acceptable level of competence for the practice of optometry.

(c)

To grant licenses in conformity with this article 275 to applicants found qualified;

(d)

To aid the several district attorneys of this state in the enforcement of this article 275 and in the prosecution of all persons, firms, associations, or corporations charged with the violation of any of its provisions;

(e)

To establish programs of education for optometrists wishing to enter new, proven, and generally accepted areas of lawful practice involving techniques for which they have not received appropriate education;

(f)

To prepare and distribute to consumers as is reasonably necessary written communication providing information concerning the board and the regulation of optometry in Colorado;

(g)

To make investigations, hold hearings, and take evidence in accordance with section 12-20-403 in all matters relating to the exercise and performance of the powers and duties vested in the board;

(h)

To prescribe rules authorizing optometrists to utilize therapeutic procedures and therapeutic techniques in the practice of optometry. These rules shall in no way expand the practice of optometry, nor shall the rules include the use of therapeutic or cosmetic lasers. The rules shall specify approved programs of education offered by an accreditation organization recognized or approved by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States department of education or their successors.

(2)

The authority granted the board under the provisions of this article 275 shall not be construed to authorize the board to arbitrate or adjudicate fee disputes between licensees or between a licensee and any other party.

Source: Section 12-275-108 — Powers and duties of the board - rules - limitation on authority, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-12.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

12‑275‑101
Legislative declaration 12‑275‑102
Applicability of common provisions 12‑275‑103
Practice of optometry defined - prescribing drugs - therapeutic optometrist - rule 12‑275‑104
Proprietor defined 12‑275‑105
Persons entitled to practice optometry - title protection of optometrists 12‑275‑106
Persons excluded from operation of this article 12‑275‑107
State board of optometry - created - members 12‑275‑108
Powers and duties of the board - rules - limitation on authority 12‑275‑109
Volunteer optometrist license 12‑275‑110
Application for license - licensure by endorsement 12‑275‑111
Current licensees - treatment and therapeutic practice 12‑275‑112
Examination - licenses 12‑275‑113
Use of prescription and nonprescription drugs - limits on prescriptions 12‑275‑114
Prescriptions - requirement to advise patients 12‑275‑115
License renewal - questionnaire - continuing education 12‑275‑116
Change of address 12‑275‑117
Licenses to be displayed 12‑275‑118
Records to be kept by the board 12‑275‑119
Patient’s exercise of free choice - release of patient records - rules 12‑275‑120
Unprofessional conduct - definitions 12‑275‑121
Mental and physical examination of licensees - confidential agreements to limit practice 12‑275‑122
Discipline - procedure - professional review - immunity - reconsideration and review of action by board - rules 12‑275‑123
Use or sale of forged or invalid certificate, degree, or license 12‑275‑124
Corporate practice prohibited - exceptions 12‑275‑125
Enforcement - injunction - defense 12‑275‑126
Unauthorized practice - penalties 12‑275‑127
Professional service corporations, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships for the practice of optometry - definitions 12‑275‑128
Financial responsibility - rules 12‑275‑129
Judgments and settlements - reporting 12‑275‑130
Repeal of article - review of functions
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 12-275-108’s source at colorado​.gov