§ 12-300-116. Repeal of Article – Review of Functions
This article 300 is repealed, effective September 1, 2024. Before the repeal, the licensure functions of the director under this article 300 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. 1591, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is […]
§ 12-300-113. Practice of Medicine Prohibited
Subject to section 12-240-107 (3)(m), nothing in this article 300 shall be construed to permit the practice of medicine as defined in section 12-240-107. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1590, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-111 as it […]
§ 12-300-114. Unauthorized Practice – Penalties
A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice respiratory therapy without an active license issued under this article 300 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1591, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar […]
§ 12-300-115. Rule-Making Authority
The director shall promulgate rules pursuant to section 12-20-204. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1591, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-113 as it existed prior to 2019.
§ 12-300-101. Short Title
The short title of this article 300 is the “Respiratory Therapy Practice Act”. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1578, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
§ 12-300-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the practice of respiratory therapy in the state of Colorado affects the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens and must be subject to regulation and control to protect the public from the unqualified practice of respiratory therapy and from unprofessional conduct. The general assembly […]
§ 12-300-103. Applicability of Common Provisions
Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 300. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1578, § 1, effective October 1.
§ 12-300-104. Definitions
As used in this article 300, unless the context otherwise requires: “Medical director” means a licensed physician who holds such title in any inpatient or outpatient facility, department, or home care agency, and who is responsible for the quality, safety, and appropriateness of the respiratory therapy provided. “Respiratory therapist” means a person who is licensed […]
§ 12-300-105. Use of Titles Restricted
A respiratory therapist, but no other person, may use the title “licensed respiratory therapist” or the letters “L.R.T.” Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1579, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-41.5-104 as it existed prior to 2019.
§ 12-300-106. Limitations on Authority
Nothing in this article 300 shall be construed as authorizing a respiratory therapist to perform the practice of medicine, surgery, or any other form of healing except as authorized by the provisions of this article 300. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1580, § 1, effective October 1. […]