Sunset State Board Of Chiropractic Examiners

The act implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies' 2019 sunset review and report on the functions of the Colorado state board of chiropractic examiners (board) by:

• Continuing the board for 9 years, until 2029;
• Repealing the requirement that members of the board be citizens of the United States;
• Repealing the requirement that an applicant for licensure pass the examination given by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and authorizing the board to determine the appropriate examination;
• Changing the continuing education requirements for a licensed chiropractor (licensee) from 15 hours annually to 30 hours every 2 years;
• Clarifying the grounds for discipline of a licensee concerning the use or abuse of controlled substances or alcohol and modifying the definition of "unethical advertising";
• Requiring a licensee to notify the board of any physical or mental conditions that limit the ability to safely deliver chiropractic services and allowing the board to enter into an agreement with the licensee that specifies the limitations on the licensee's practice;
• Clarifying that a license is not prohibited or required for a chiropractic student or intern to perform chiropractic services in this state while under the supervision of a licensee; and
• Allowing chiropractic students at board-approved schools to perform supervised chiropractic services with the signed, written consent of the patient.
  (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)