May 2015

Practice Act and LawsPlease note that these statutes are provided in this format for your convenience only. You may always find the most current version of the Colorado Revised Statutes online via the Colorado Statute Manager.

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LawsArticles 1 & 20: General ProvisionsOutfitters and Guides Practice ActPlease note that these statutes are provided in this format for your convenience only.

Karen Phelan, Program Director The State Board of Optometry regulates the practice of optometry in Colorado.The Board does not regulate eye clinics or opticians. Board activities include licensing optometrists, investigating complaints against optometrists and the unlicensed practice of optometry, and enforcing disciplinary actions against violators of the Optometric Practice Act and Board Rules. The Board is made up of seven members: five licensed optometrists and two public members. "Board Members"]

Karen Phelan, Program Director The Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators regulates and licenses nursing home administrators.The Board does not regulate assisted living administrators or home health care providers.

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Emotional Support Animal Recommendations Require Bonafide Provider-Patient RelationshipA bona fide provider-patient relationship should exist between a licensed healthcare professional and an individual seeking an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) for therapeutic benefit prior to the issuance of a recommendation letter in Colorado. This bonafide provider-patient relationship is defined in the Mental Health, Medical and Nursing practice acts. 

Monthly Board ActionsThis online version of the Board Actions is the most current version available, however, should not be relied upon as an official record of action taken by the Board.Monthly Medical Board Action SummaryOnline Services

Paula E. Martinez, Program DirectorThe Colorado Medical Board (CMB) was instituted as part of the Medical Practice Act for the purpose of regulating and controlling the practice of healing arts, which include establishing and enforcing the licensing standards for Medical Doctors (M.D.s), Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.s), Physician Assistants (P.A.s), and Anesthesiology Assistants (A.A.s). Licensure is mandatory to practice medicine in Colorado or to treat Colorado patients.

Sam Delp, Program Director The Colorado State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examinersregulates Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in the State of Colorado. Board activities include review of licensure applications, complaints, and enforcement of disciplinary actions against those found to have violated the Mental Health Practice Act or Board rules. The Board is made up of seven members, four professionals andthree public, who meet four times per year. Board Members]