Colorado § 12-220-109 - Interstate compact for dentists and dental hygienists - powers and duties - rules - definitions.

§ 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.

Source: L. 2024: Entire section added, (SB 24-010), ch. 193, p. 1159, § 2, effective August 7.

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