While recognizing that the rendering of acupuncture services is not part of the traditional practice of western medicine, it is the intent of the general assembly that those citizens who wish to obtain acupuncture services be allowed to do so and, in addition, that those citizens have available certain information to assist them in making […]
Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 200. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1022, § 1, effective October 1.
As used in this article 200, unless the context otherwise requires: “Acupuncture” means a system of health care based upon traditional and modern oriental medical concepts that employs oriental methods of diagnosis, treatment, and adjunctive therapies for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease. “Acupuncturist” means any person who provides […]
A licensee shall obtain the necessary training as determined by the director prior to practicing injection therapy. Notwithstanding section 12-280-305, a licensee who has received the necessary training to practice injection therapy may obtain substances for injection therapy from a registered prescription drug outlet, registered manufacturer, or registered wholesaler. An entity that provides a substance […]
Every acupuncturist shall provide the following information in writing to each patient during the initial patient contact: The name, business address, and business phone number of the acupuncturist; A fee schedule; A statement indicating that: The patient is entitled to receive information about the methods of therapy, the techniques used, and the duration of therapy, […]
Every acupuncturist shall apply for licensure with the division by providing an application to the director in the form the director shall require. The application shall include the information specified in section 12-200-105 (1)(a) and (1)(d) to (1)(g) and shall include the disclosure of any act that would be grounds for disciplinary action against a […]
The director shall issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of acupuncture in this state to any applicant who satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1025, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2020: Entire section amended, […]
Nothing in this article 200 shall interfere with, or be interpreted to interfere with or prevent, any other licensed health-care professional from practicing within the scope of his or her practice, as defined in this title 12. It is unlawful for any person to practice acupuncture without a valid and current license on file with […]
The director may deny licensure to or take disciplinary action against an acupuncturist pursuant to sections 12-20-403, 12-20-404, and 24-4-105 if the director finds that the acupuncturist has committed any of the following acts: Violated the provisions of section 12-200-108; Failed to provide the mandatory disclosure required by section 12-200-105 or provided false, deceptive, or […]
A proceeding for discipline of a licensee may be commenced by the director when the director has reasonable grounds to believe that a licensee has committed any act prohibited by section 12-200-109 (1). Disciplinary actions may consist of the following: Revocation or suspension of licensure; Placement of the licensee on probation and setting the terms […]
Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice acupuncture without an active license issued under this article 200 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a). Any person who violates the provisions of section 12-200-109 (1)(j) by engaging in sexual contact with a patient during the course of patient care commits a […]
Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 200. This section and section 12-30-108 do not apply to a licensee subject to discipline under section 12-200-109 (1)(m). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1032, § […]
No action may be maintained against a recipient of acupuncture services for breach of a contract involving the rendering of acupuncture services provided under the contract by an acupuncturist who has committed, with respect to the recipient, any act prohibited by section 12-200-109 (1). When a patient, a patient’s insurer, or a patient’s legal guardian […]
In addition to any other powers and duties conferred by this article 200, the director shall have the following powers and duties: To adopt rules pursuant to section 12-20-204; To accept or deny applications for licensure and to collect the annual license fees authorized by this article 200; To inspect on a complaint basis any […]
The executive director of the department of public health and environment shall promulgate rules relating to the proper cleaning and sterilization of needles to be used in the practice of acupuncture and the sanitation of acupuncture offices. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1034, § 1, effective October […]
Nothing in this article 200 shall be construed to affect any present or future provision of law or contract or other agreement concerning insurance or insurance coverage with respect to the provision of acupuncture services. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1034, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s […]
The provisions of this article 200 shall not apply to those persons who are otherwise licensed by the state of Colorado under this title 12 if the provision of acupuncture services is within the scope of the licensure. It is not intended nor shall it be interpreted that the practice of acupuncture constitutes the practice […]
This article 200 is repealed, effective September 1, 2022. Before the repeal, the licensing functions of the director are scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1034, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § […]
