2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 12 - Professions and Occupations
Health Care
Article 30 - Cancer Cure Control
§ 12-30-103. Powers and duties of department

(1) The department shall:

(a) Prescribe reasonable rules and regulations with respect to the administration of this article;

(b) Investigate violations of the provisions of this article and report such violations to the appropriate enforcement authority;

(c) Secure the investigation and testing of the content, method of preparation, efficacy, or use of drugs, medicines, compounds, or devices, held out by any individual, person, firm, association, or other entity in the state as of value in the diagnosis, treatment, or cure of cancer, prescribe reasonable regulations with respect to such investigation and testing, and make findings of fact and recommendations upon completion of any such investigation and testing;

(d) Hold hearings in respect to the investigations made under the provisions of paragraph (c) of this subsection (1), and subpoena witnesses and documents. Prior to issuance of a cease-and-desist order under section 12-30-108, a hearing shall be held by the department. The person furnishing a sample under section 12-30-104 shall be given due notice of such hearing and an opportunity to be heard.

(e) Contract with independent scientific consultants for specialized services and advice.

(2) Repealed.