Colorado § 12-210-109.5 - Interstate compact - powers and duties of the director - rules - definitions.

§ 12-210-109.5. Interstate compact - powers and duties of the director - rules - definitions.

(1) As used in this section:

(a) "Adverse action" has the meaning established in section 24-60-4102.

(b) "Commission" means the audiology and speech-language pathology compact commission established in section 24-60-4102.

(c) "Compact" means the audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact authorized in part 41 of article 60 of title 24.

(d) "Data system" has the meaning established in section 24-60-4102.

(e) "Telehealth" has the meaning established in section 24-60-4102 with regard to delivering audiology services.

(2) With regard to the compact, the director has the following powers and duties:

(a) To facilitate Colorado's participation in the compact;

(b) To promulgate the rules necessary for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the compact. The director shall promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24.

(c) To appoint a person to serve as a commissioner on the commission;

(d) To regulate telehealth in accordance with the compact;

(e) To notify the commission of any adverse action regarding a licensed audiologist;

(f) To provide uniform data to the data system consistent with the rules of the commission; and

(g) To approve payment of assessments levied by the commission to cover the cost of operations and activities of the commission and its staff.

Source: L. 2021: Entire section added, (SB 21-021), ch. 194, p. 1041, § 2, effective September 7.