Colorado Code
Article 315 - Veterinarians
§ 12-315-102. Legislative Declaration

This article 315 is enacted as an exercise of the police powers of the state to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this state against incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practitioners of veterinary medicine. It is hereby declared that the practice of veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred upon persons possessed of the personal and professional qualifications specified in this article 315.
Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1616, § 1, effective October 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 12-64-102 as it existed prior to 2019.

Structure Colorado Code

Colorado Code

Title 12 - Professions and Occupations

Article 315 - Veterinarians

§ 12-315-101. Short Title

§ 12-315-102. Legislative Declaration

§ 12-315-103. Applicability of Common Provisions

§ 12-315-104. Definitions

§ 12-315-105. License Requirements and Exceptions - Definitions - Rules

§ 12-315-106. Board of Veterinary Medicine - Creation - Powers - Rules

§ 12-315-107. Application for License - Qualifications

§ 12-315-108. Academic License

§ 12-315-109. License by Endorsement

§ 12-315-110. License Renewal - Waiver - Rules - Continuing Education

§ 12-315-111. Inactive License

§ 12-315-112. Discipline of Licensees

§ 12-315-113. Hearing Procedure - Judicial Review

§ 12-315-114. Unauthorized Practice - Penalties

§ 12-315-115. Abandonment of Animals - Definition

§ 12-315-116. Veterinary Students

§ 12-315-117. Emergency Care or Treatment

§ 12-315-118. Repeal of Article - Subject to Review

§ 12-315-119. Veterinary Records in Custody of Animal Care Providers - Definition - Rules

§ 12-315-120. Reporting Requirements - Immunity for Reporting - Veterinary-Patient-Client Privilege Inapplicable

§ 12-315-121. Corporate Structure for the Practice of Veterinary Medicine - Definitions

§ 12-315-122. Veterinary Premises - Licensed Veterinarian Responsible for Veterinary Medical Decisions

§ 12-315-123. Veterinarian Peer Health Assistance Program - Fees - Administration - Rules

§ 12-315-124. Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Evaluations of Licensees

§ 12-315-125. Confidential Agreement to Limit Practice

§ 12-315-126. Prescriptions - Limitations