Colorado § 12-220-211 - Unauthorized practice - penalties.
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§ 12-220-211. Unauthorized practice - penalties.
Any person who practices or offers or attempts to practice dentistry, dental therapy, or dental hygiene without an active license issued under this article 220 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(a).
Source: L. 2020: Entire article amended with relocations, (HB 20-1056), ch. 64, p. 235, § 1, effective September 14. L. 2022: Entire section amended, (SB 22-219), ch. 381, p. 2717, § 15, effective January 1, 2023.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 12-220-141 as it existed prior to 2020.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration in SB 22-219, see section 1 of chapter 381, Session Laws of Colorado 2022.
ANNOTATION
In a suit for an injunction under this section against the owner of a dental laboratory, where there was an issue as to whether the person who committed the alleged violation was the owner or his agent, it made no difference as far as the injunction was concerned, because the injunction could not have been avoided even had the violator been an agent. People ex rel. Dunbar v. Kogul, 179 Colo. 394, 501 P.2d 738 (1972) (decided under former law).
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 12-220-211
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 12-220-211 cover?
Section 12-220-211 ("Unauthorized practice - penalties.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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