§ 12-215-121 — Unauthorized practice - penalties - exemption

Colorado § 12-215-121

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 12: Professions
• Art.: Chiropractors

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(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.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1075, � 1, effective October 1.