Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12 Quiz

The short title of Title 12 is the "Professions and Occupations Act".

'Department' refers to the Department of Regulatory Agencies, established by Section 24-1-122.

The 'executive director' refers to the head of the Department of Regulatory Agencies or their designated representative.

'Professions or occupations' refer to activities regulated by specific parts or articles within Title 12.

An 'article' is a division within a title of the Colorado Revised Statutes.

Article 1 applies to all articles within Title 12, except for what is specifically stated otherwise in other articles.

The 'scope' of an article refers to the range of activities or topics covered by that article.

Title 12 outlines regulations, rules, and procedures for various professions and occupations in Colorado.

'Division' refers to the Division of Professions and Occupations, which is a part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies.

The Division of Professions and Occupations regulates various professions and occupations to ensure public safety and protect consumers.

Boards are committees created by the Division of Professions and Occupations to oversee specific professions or occupations.

A 'certificate' is a document that shows a person is qualified to practice a specific profession or occupation.

An 'applicant' is a person who is applying for a license, certification, or registration to practice a profession or occupation.

The 'requirements' of Article 20 are additional rules that apply to all professions and occupations covered under Title 12.

The 'scope' of Article 20 covers all articles within Title 12, except for Articles 10 and 15.

Article 20 sets forth general rules and definitions that apply to all professions and occupations regulated by Title 12.

A 'Commission' is a group within the Division of Professions and Occupations that establishes rules and regulations for specific professions or occupations.

The 'Director' refers to the head of the Division of Professions and Occupations or their designated representative.

The 'Division' is the Division of Professions and Occupations, a part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies, responsible for regulating occupations.

A 'Driver's history' is a record of a driver's driving information, including traffic violations and accidents. It does not include misdemeanor or felony convictions.

A 'License' is a legal permission granted by the Director or a board to practice a regulated profession or occupation.

A 'Licensee' is a person who has been granted a license to practice a profession or occupation regulated by Title 12.

'Regulate' means to establish and enforce rules and procedures that govern the practice of a profession or occupation.

The 'Regulator' is the person or group responsible for overseeing the regulation of a specific profession or occupation, it could be the Director, a board or a commission.

The Executive Director is responsible for receiving, monitoring, and investigating complaints against regulated individuals.

The process involves formalized written complaints, assigned investigations, and written notices of final disposition.

Regulators, like boards or commissions, refer all complaints concerning licensees, certificate holders, and registrants to the Executive Director.

The Executive Director can assign complaints to regulators, conduct special investigations, or take other actions deemed necessary.

The Executive Director sets specific time limits for completing investigations to ensure a timely process.

This section does not override existing statutory powers regarding licensing, certification, and registration.

The Executive Director creates standard complaint forms to ensure necessary information is collected for proper investigations.

The complainant is notified in writing of the final outcome of their complaint.

An application submitted to the corresponding regulator by a licensee, certificate holder, or registrant to renew their license, certification, or registration. It must be submitted on forms and in the manner prescribed by the director.

The executive director, upon the approval and recommendation of a regulator, can extend the validity period of a license, certification, or registration for up to three years.

If the executive director changes the validity period of a license, certification, or registration, the director shall proportionately increase or decrease the renewal fee. The fee increase should not create a hardship for the licensee.

Regulators can set specific renewal requirements, including compliance with continuing education or continuing competency programs.

There's a 60-day grace period after a license, certification, or registration expires to renew without disciplinary action for practicing on an expired license. However, renewal requirements and delinquency fees must still be satisfied.

If a license, registration, or certificate is not renewed within the 60-day grace period, it is considered expired. The licensee, registrant, or certificate holder cannot practice their profession until it is reinstated.

The process of restoring a license, registration, or certificate to an active status after it has expired. It requires following the specific procedures outlined by the relevant regulator.

A licensee, registrant, or certificate holder whose license, registration, or certificate has expired is not allowed to practice their profession until it is reinstated.

The regulator may accept several methods to prove competency, including:

• (A) License/registration from another state: Applicant must have an active license in another state that meets the regulator's standards.
• (B) Restricted practice: Practice for a set time under supervision.
• (C) Remedial courses: Successful completion of courses required by the regulator.
• (D) Continuing education: Meeting continuing education requirements set by the regulator.
• (E) Passing an exam: Successful completion of an examination required by the regulator.
• (F) Other measures: Evidence of continued competency using other professional standards as determined by the regulator.

The regulator can waive the requirements for an expired license if the applicant demonstrates hardship and the regulator believes the public will be protected. The regulator will consider the individual's situation and the potential risks to the public.

The Occupational Credential Portability Program allows regulators to approve applications for licensure, certification, registration, or enrollment by endorsement, reciprocity, or transfer. It helps people who have credentials in one state to get the same credentials in another state.

The program aims to make it easier for qualified individuals to get licensed, certified, or registered in Colorado by reducing barriers and expediting the process. The program promotes reciprocity agreements, compacts, and other means to streamline the process.

The program is designed to protect the public by only issuing credentials (license, certification, registration, or enrollment) to applicants who meet specific requirements and rules. It ensures that individuals who practice in Colorado are qualified and competent.

If an applicant meets the requirements of the Occupational Credential Portability Program and the rules set by the regulator, they will receive a license, certification, registration, or enrollment in Colorado, unless there are specific reasons to withhold it.