§ 12-315-126. Prescriptions – Limitations
A veterinarian is subject to the limitations on prescriptions specified in section 12-30-109. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1641, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (HB 21-1276), ch. 364, p. 2400, § 14, effective July 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to […]
§ 12-315-111. Inactive License
Upon notice to the board, a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine shall have the person’s license transferred to inactive status. If a person whose license is in inactive status wishes to resume the practice of veterinary medicine, the person shall apply to the board in a form and manner approved by the board and […]
§ 12-315-112. Discipline of Licensees
Upon receipt of a signed complaint by a complainant or upon its own motion, the board may proceed to a hearing in conformity with section 12-315-113. After a hearing, and by a concurrence of a majority of members, the board may take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404 against an applicant or […]
§ 12-315-113. Hearing Procedure – Judicial Review
Hearings shall be conducted in conformity with section 12-20-403 and article 4 of title 24. Section 12-20-408 governs judicial review of all final agency actions and orders. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1633, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § […]
§ 12-315-114. Unauthorized Practice – Penalties
No person who practices veterinary medicine without a currently valid license may receive any compensation for services so rendered. Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice veterinary medicine without an active license issued under this article 315 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a). The board or a citizen of […]
§ 12-315-115. Abandonment of Animals – Definition
An animal placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for treatment, boarding, or other care that is unclaimed by its owner or the owner’s agent for more than ten days after written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, is given to the addressee at the last-known address is deemed to be abandoned and […]
§ 12-315-116. Veterinary Students
All duties performed by a veterinary student must be under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. If the student does not conform to the following requirements, the licensed veterinarian is in violation of this article 315. A veterinary student may: Administer drugs only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; and Perform surgery, […]
§ 12-315-117. Emergency Care or Treatment
A licensed veterinarian who in good faith administers emergency care or treatment, or euthanasia for humane reasons, to an animal, without compensation, either voluntarily or at the request of a state or local governmental officer or employee, is not liable for civil damages for good-faith acts in the administration of the care or treatment. This […]
§ 12-315-118. Repeal of Article – Subject to Review
This article 315 is repealed, effective September 1, 2022. Before the repeal, the board is 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. 1634, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-64-119 as it existed […]
§ 12-315-119. Veterinary Records in Custody of Animal Care Providers – Definition – Rules
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “animal care provider” means any veterinary practice or veterinary hospital, including the veterinary teaching hospital at Colorado state university, that provides veterinary care or treatment to animals. Animal care providers shall make available the veterinary records in their custody as follows: The owner of an […]