4 CCR 749-1.5 - Inactive registration status ( section 12-250-120, C.R.S.)

The purpose of this Rule is to clarify the requirements governing inactive registration status pursuant to section 12-250-120, C.R.S.

A. A registered naturopathic doctor shall request inactive registration status by completing and submitting the appropriate application for inactive status.
B. A naturopathic doctor with an inactive registration shall not engage in any act or conduct that constitutes the practice of naturopathic medicine.
C. A naturopathic doctor with an inactive registration is exempt from the continuing professional competency requirements of section 12-250-109, C.R.S., and Rule 1.13 , except as described in this Rule.
D. Inactive registration status does not:
1. Prevent the Director from investigating complaints or imposing discipline against a naturopathic doctor in accordance with Title 12, Article 250 of the Colorado Revised Statutes; or,
2. Limit or restrict the Director's functions, duties, or obligations, under Title 12, Article 250 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
E. Except as otherwise provided by this Rule, a naturopathic doctor with an inactive registration remains subject to all provisions of these rules and all provisions of Title 12, Article 250 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
F. A naturopathic doctor seeking to reactivate an inactive registration must:
1. Submit a completed application for reactivation, pay a reactivation fee, and attest to complying with the professional liability insurance coverage requirements of section 12-250-115, C.R.S.
2. If inactive for less than two years, demonstrate continuing professional competency by providing documentation of completion, within the two years immediately preceding the application for reactivation, of twenty-five Professional Development Activities, as defined in Rule 1.13 , for each year or portion thereof that the registration was inactive.
3. If inactive for at least two years but less than five years, demonstrate continuing professional competency, by providing one of the following:
a. Verification of licensure, registration, or certification in good standing from another state or jurisdiction along with proof of active practice in that state or jurisdiction for two of the previous five years from the date of the reactivation application; or
b. Documentation of completion, within the two years immediately preceding the application for reactivation, of twenty-five Professional Development Activities, as defined in Rule 1.13 , for each year or portion thereof that the registration was inactive; or
c. Proof of continuing professional competency by any other means approved by the Director.
4. If inactive for five or more years, demonstrate continuing professional competency, by providing either:
a. All of the following:
(1) Verification of licensure, registration, or certification in good standing from another state or jurisdiction, along with proof of active practice in that state or jurisdiction for two of the previous five years from the date of the reactivation application;
(2) Evidence of supervised practice for a period of no less than six months, subject to the terms established by the Director; and
(3) Completion of an additional thirteen Professional Development Activities in Coursework, as defined in Rule 1.13 , for each year or portion thereof the registration has been inactive.

OR

b. Proof of continuing professional competency by any other means approved by the Director.

Notes

4 CCR 749-1.5
37 CR 15, August 10, 2014, effective 8/30/2014 38 CR 11, June 10, 2015, effective 7/1/2015 39 CR 11, June 10, 2016, effective 6/30/2016 43 CR 03, February 10, 2020, effective 1/1/2020 43 CR 07, April 10, 2020, effective 4/30/2020 43 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/2020 44 CR 09, May 10, 2021, effective 5/30/2021 45 CR 17, September 10, 2022, effective 8/15/2022 45 CR 16, August 25, 2022, effective 9/14/2022 45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022

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