Current through 11/5/2024 election
Section 12-220-109 - Interstate compact for dentists and dental hygienists - powers and duties - rules - definitions(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Adverse action" has the meaning set forth in section 2 of section 24-60-4801.(b) "Commission" means the dentist and dental hygienist compact commission established in section 7 of section 24-60-4801.(c) "Compact" means the dental and dental hygienist compact authorized in part 48 of article 60 of title 24.(d) "Compact privilege" has the meaning set forth in section 2 of section 24-60-4801.(e) "Data system" has the meaning set forth in section 2 of section 24-60-4801.(f) "Participating state" means a state that has enacted the compact.(g) "Significant investigative information" has the meaning set forth in section 2 of section 24-60-4801.(2) In addition to any powers and duties specified in the compact for participating states, the board has the following powers and duties with regard to the compact: (a) To facilitate Colorado's participation in the compact;(b) To comply with the rules of the commission;(c) To promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24 as necessary for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the compact;(d) To appoint a person to serve as a delegate on and attend meetings of the commission in accordance with the terms of the compact;(e) To notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of the compact and commission rules, of any adverse action or the availability of significant investigative information regarding a dentist or dental hygienist;(f) To grant the privilege to practice to a licensee of a participating state of the compact in accordance with the terms of the compact and to charge a fee to individuals applying for a compact privilege to practice;(g) To participate fully in the data system consistent with the compact requirements and the rules of the commission; and(h) To approve payment of assessments levied by the commission to cover the cost of operations and activities of the commission and its staff.Added by 2024 Ch. 193,§ 2, eff. 8/7/2024.2024 Ch. 193, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).