Healthcare Branch
Colorado Dental Board

Rulemaking Hearing, January 20, 2016

Proposed Changes with Statement of Basis, Purpose, and Authority

Basis and Purpose:  

The Colorado Dental Board is proposing an amendment to Rule XXIII: Fining Schedule for Violations of the Dental Practice Act and Board Rules in order to address fine amounts subsequent to a potential third offense. The current rule only sets fines for a first, second, or third offense.

Statement of Authority:  

Pursuant to section 12-35-107(1)(b), C.R.S., the Colorado Dental Board shall “[m]ake, publish, declare, and periodically review reasonable rules as necessary to carry out and make effective the powers and duties of the board as vested in it by this article, includes rules regarding:

(IV) A uniform system and schedule of fines pursuant to section 12-35-129.1(6)(b).”  

Pursuant to section 12-35-129.1(6)(b), C.R.S., the Colorado Dental Board “shall adopt rules establishing a uniform system and schedule of fines that set forth fine tiers based on the severity of the violation, the type of violation, and whether the licensee repeatedly violates this article, board rules, or board orders.”