2020 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 12 - Professions And Occupations
Article 215. Chiropractors
Section 12-215-121. Unauthorized practice - penalties - exemption.
(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) or (3) of this section, any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice chiropractic without an active license issued under this article 215 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a).
(2) A chiropractor who lawfully practices chiropractic in another state or territory and whose license is in good standing in the other state or territory may practice chiropractic in this state for the limited purpose of treating members, coaches, and staff of a visiting sports team while in Colorado without having a license issued pursuant to this article 215. An unlicensed chiropractor practicing pursuant to this subsection (2) shall not:
Practice in Colorado more than ten days in a twelve-month period;
Enter Colorado to practice more than three times in a twelve-month period; or
Hold himself or herself out as a chiropractor to or practice chiropractic with membersof the general public.
(3) A chiropractor who lawfully practices chiropractic in another state or territory may provide chiropractic services to athletes or team personnel registered to train at the United States Olympic training center in Colorado Springs or to provide chiropractic services at an event in this state sanctioned by the United States Olympic Committee. The chiropractor's services shall be contingent upon the requirements and approvals of the United States Olympic Committee and shall not exceed ninety days per calendar year.
Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1075, § 1, effective October 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 12-33-120 as it existed prior to 2019.
