Colorado Code
Article 240 - Medical Practice
§ 12-240-121. Unprofessional Conduct - Definitions








































(II) A suspension issued pursuant to subsection (1)(ff)(I) of this section may be continued until dismissal, acquittal, or conviction of the charges. A hearing on the suspension may not occur until after the dismissal, acquittal, or conviction of such charge unless the licensee opts to proceed to a hearing regarding the suspension.











Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1190, § 1, effective October 1; (1)(a) amended and (1)(ff) added, (SB 19-193), ch. 406, p. 3588, § 13, effective October 1; (1)(ee) added, (HB 19-1129), ch. 378, p. 3411, § 6, effective October 1. L. 2020: (1)(cc) repealed, (HB 20-1216), ch. 190, p. 881, § 29, effective July 1; (1)(gg) added, (HB 20-1014), ch. 238, p. 1155, § 4, effective September 14.




Cross references: (1) For an exception to the provisions of subsection (1)(g), see § 6-18-303.
(2) For the legislative declaration in HB 20-1216, see section 1 of chapter 190, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.

Structure Colorado Code

Colorado Code

Title 12 - Professions and Occupations

Article 240 - Medical Practice

§ 12-240-101. Short Title

§ 12-240-102. Legislative Declaration

§ 12-240-103. Applicability of Common Provisions

§ 12-240-104. Definitions

§ 12-240-105. Colorado Medical Board - Immunity - Subject to Review - Repeal of Article

§ 12-240-106. Powers and Duties of Board - Limitation on Authority - Rules

§ 12-240-107. Practice of Medicine Defined - Exemptions From Licensing Requirements - Unauthorized Practice by Physician Assistants and Anesthesiologist Assistants - Penalties - Definitions - Rules - Repeal

§ 12-240-108. Collaboration With Advanced Practice Registered Nurses With Prescriptive Authority - Mentorships

§ 12-240-109. Child Health Associates - Scope of Practice

§ 12-240-110. Qualifications for Licensure

§ 12-240-111. Distinguished Foreign Teaching Physician License - Qualifications - Rules

§ 12-240-112. Anesthesiologist Assistant License - Qualifications

§ 12-240-113. Physician Assistant License - Qualifications

§ 12-240-114. Foreign Medical School Graduates - Degree Equivalence

§ 12-240-114.5. Physician Assistants - Supervisory Requirements - Liability - Definitions

§ 12-240-115. Applications for License

§ 12-240-116. Licensing Panel

§ 12-240-117. Issuance of Licenses - Prior Practice Prohibited

§ 12-240-118. Pro Bono License - Qualifications - Reduced Fee - Rules

§ 12-240-119. Reentry License

§ 12-240-120. Refusal of License - Issuance Subject to Probation

§ 12-240-121. Unprofessional Conduct - Definitions

§ 12-240-122. Prescriptions - Requirement to Advise Patients

§ 12-240-123. Prescriptions - Limitations

§ 12-240-124. Prescribing Opiate Antagonists

§ 12-240-125. Disciplinary Action by Board - Rules

§ 12-240-126. Confidential Agreements to Limit Practice

§ 12-240-127. Appeal of Final Board Actions

§ 12-240-128. Physician Training Licenses

§ 12-240-129. Intern, Resident, or Fellow Reporting

§ 12-240-130. Renewal, Reinstatement, Delinquency - Fees - Questionnaire

§ 12-240-131. Peer Health Assistance Program

§ 12-240-132. Division of Fees - Independent Advertising or Marketing Agent - Definition

§ 12-240-133. Recovery of Fees Illegally Paid

§ 12-240-134. Liability of Persons Other Than Licensee

§ 12-240-134. Liability of Persons Other Than Licensee

§ 12-240-135. Unauthorized Practice - Penalties - Injunctive Relief

§ 12-240-136. Existing Licenses

§ 12-240-137. Postmortem Examinations by Licensee - Definition - Application of This Section

§ 12-240-138. Professional Service Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, and Registered Limited Liability Partnerships for the Practice of Medicine - Definitions

§ 12-240-139. Injuries to Be Reported - Penalty for Failure to Report - Immunity From Liability - Definitions

§ 12-240-140. Determination of Death

§ 12-240-141. Inactive License

§ 12-240-142. Protection of Medical Records - Licensee's Obligations - Verification of Compliance - Noncompliance Grounds for Discipline - Rules

§ 12-240-143. Medical Marijuana Recommendations - Guidelines

§ 12-240-144. Licensee Duties Relating to Assistance Animals - Definitions

§ 12-240-145. Prescription Medications - Financial Benefit for Prescribing Prohibited