2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 12 - Professions and Occupations
Health Care
Article 41 - Physical Therapists
Part 1 - Physical Therapists
§ 12-41-103.6. Powers and duties of board - reports - publications - rules

(1) (a) The board shall administer and enforce this article and rules adopted under this article.

(b) Repealed.

(2) In addition to any other powers and duties given the board by this article, the board has the following powers and duties:

(a) To evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure, administer examinations, issue and renew licenses and permits authorized under this article, and to take disciplinary actions authorized under this article;

(b) To adopt all reasonable and necessary rules for the administration and enforcement of this article, including rules regarding:

(I) The supervision of unlicensed persons by physical therapists, taking into account the education and training of the unlicensed individuals; and

(II) Physical therapy of animals, including, without limitation, educational and clinical requirements for the performance of physical therapy of animals and the procedure for handling complaints to the department of regulatory agencies regarding physical therapy of animals. In adopting such rules, the board shall consult with the state board of veterinary medicine established by section 12-64-105.

(c) (I) To conduct hearings upon charges for discipline of a licensee and cause the prosecution and enjoinder of all persons violating this article;

(II) (A) To administer oaths, take affirmations of witnesses, and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of all relevant papers, books, records, documentary evidence, and materials in any hearing, investigation, accusation, or other matter coming before the board. The board may appoint an administrative law judge pursuant to part 10 of article 30 of title 24, C.R.S., to take evidence and to make findings and report them to the board.

(B) Upon failure of a witness to comply with a subpoena or process, the district court of the county in which the subpoenaed person or licensee resides or conducts business, upon application by the board with notice to the subpoenaed person or licensee, may issue to the person or licensee an order requiring that person or licensee to appear before the board; to produce the relevant papers, books, records, documentary evidence, or materials if so ordered; or to give evidence touching the matter under investigation or in question. The court may punish a failure to obey its order as a contempt of court.

(d) To maintain a register listing the name of every physical therapist, including the contact address, last-known place of residence, and the license number of each licensee; and

(e) To promote consumer protection and consumer education by such means as the board finds appropriate.