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§ 12-120-201. General Provisions

In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of engineering is declared to be subject to regulation in the public interest. It shall be deemed that the right to engage in the practice of engineering is a privilege granted by the state through the state board of […]

§ 12-120-202. Definitions

As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: “Certificate” means the media issued by the board to evidence licensing of a professional engineer. “Engineer” means a person who, by reason of intensive preparation in the use of mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering sciences, including the principles and methods of engineering analysis and […]

§ 12-120-203. Exemptions

This part 2 does not affect any of the following: Individuals who normally operate and maintain machinery or equipment; Individuals who perform engineering services for themselves; Partnerships, professional associations, joint stock companies, limited liability companies, or corporations, or the employees of any such organizations, who perform engineering services for themselves or their affiliates; Individuals who […]

§ 12-120-204. Forms of Organizations Permitted to Practice

A partnership, corporation, limited liability company, joint stock association, or other entity is not eligible for licensure under this part 2. An entity may practice or offer to practice engineering in Colorado only if the individual in responsible charge of the entity’s engineering activities performed in Colorado is a professional engineer licensed in Colorado. All […]

§ 12-120-205. Unlawful Practice – Penalties – Enforcement

It is unlawful for any individual to hold himself or herself out to the public as a professional engineer unless the individual has complied with the provisions contained in this part 2. It is unlawful for any individual, partnership, professional association, joint stock company, limited liability company, or corporation to practice, or offer to practice, […]

§ 12-120-206. Disciplinary Actions – Grounds for Discipline

The board may take disciplinary or other action as authorized by section 12-20-404 against, or limit the scope of practice of, any professional engineer or engineer-intern for: Engaging in fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or enrollment; Failing to meet the generally accepted standards of engineering practice whether through […]

§ 12-120-207. Disciplinary Proceedings – Injunctive Relief Procedure

Section 12-20-403 applies to investigations and hearings under this section. The board upon its own motion may, and upon the receipt of a signed complaint in writing from any person shall, investigate the activities of any professional engineer, engineer-intern, or other person who presents grounds for disciplinary action as specified in this part 2. All […]

§ 12-120-208. Reconsideration and Review of Board Action

The board, on its own motion or upon application, at any time after the imposition of any discipline as provided in section 12-120-207, may reconsider its prior action and reinstate or restore the license or terminate probation or reduce the severity of its prior disciplinary action. The taking of any such further action, or the […]

§ 12-120-209. Application for License

The board shall prescribe and furnish the means by which a person may apply for licensure. All applications must be made under oath and accompanied by the appropriate fee. Each application must contain a statement indicating whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a felony in this or any other state, or has ever […]

§ 12-120-210. Eligibility for Engineer-Intern

To be eligible for enrollment as an engineer-intern, an applicant shall provide documentation of the applicant’s technical competence. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 885, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-25-111 as it existed prior to 2019.

§ 12-120-211. Qualifications for Engineer-Interns

An applicant may qualify for enrollment as an engineer-intern by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program. An applicant may qualify for enrollment as an engineer-intern by graduation and examination if the applicant passes the fundamentals of engineering examination. In order to be admitted to the examination pursuant to […]

§ 12-120-212. Eligibility for Professional Engineer

To be eligible for licensing as a professional engineer, an applicant shall provide documentation of the applicant’s technical competence. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 886, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-25-113 as it existed prior to 2019.

§ 12-120-213. Qualifications for Professional Engineer

An applicant may qualify for licensing as a professional engineer by endorsement if the applicant satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program. An applicant may qualify for licensing as a professional engineer by graduation, experience, and examination if the applicant passes the principles and practice of engineering examination. In order to be admitted […]

§ 12-120-214. Licenses

The board, upon acceptance of an applicant who has demonstrated competence in professional engineering and upon receipt of payment of the required fee, shall license and issue a unique license number to the applicant. The board, upon acceptance of a qualified engineer-intern and upon receipt of payment of the required fee, shall enroll the applicant. […]

§ 12-120-215. Fees – Disposition

Pursuant to section 12-20-105, the board shall charge and collect fees for the following: With respect to professional engineers: Renewal of a license; Replacement of a physical certificate of licensure, if requested by the licensee; Application for licensure pursuant to the occupational credential portability program; Application for the principles and practice of engineering examination; Issuance […]

§ 12-120-216. Professional Engineer’s Seal – Rules

Upon receiving a license from the board, a professional engineer may obtain a crimp type seal, a rubber stamp type seal, or an electronic type seal of a design approved by the board. The seal must contain the licensed professional engineer’s name and license number and the designation “Colorado licensed professional engineer”. Colorado professional engineers […]