# C.R.S. § 12-170-109: 12-170-109. Grounds for discipline

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A170_S12-170-109

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-170-109
- **Heading:** 12-170-109. Grounds for discipline
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 170 / Section 12-170-109

## Text

12-170-109. Grounds for discipline. (1) The director may take disciplinary or other action as authorized in section 12-20-404 upon proof that the licensee, permittee, registrant, or certificate holder:

(a) Violated a provision of this article 170 or a rule promulgated pursuant to this article 170;

(b) Has been convicted of or has entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony. In considering the conviction of or the plea to any such crime, the director shall be governed by the provisions of sections 12-20-202 (5) and 24-5-101.

(c) Made any misstatement on an application for a license, registration, or permit to practice pursuant to this article 170 or attempted to obtain a license, registration, permit, or certificate to practice by fraud, deception, or misrepresentation;

(d) Committed an act or failed to perform an act necessary to meet the generally accepted professional standards of conduct to practice a profession licensed pursuant to this article 170 or promulgated by rule pursuant to section 12-170-105 (1)(a)(II)(D), including performing services outside of the person's area of training, experience, or competence;

(e) Excessively or habitually uses or abuses alcohol or controlled substances;

(f) Violated any of the provisions of this article 170, an applicable provision of article 20 of this title 12, or any valid order of the director;

(g) Is guilty of unprofessional or dishonest conduct;

(h) Advertises by means of false or deceptive statement;

(i) Fails to display the license as provided in section 12-170-108 (2);

(j) Fails to comply with the rules promulgated by the director pursuant to this article 170;

(k) Is guilty of willful misrepresentation;

(l) Fails to disclose to the director within forty-five days a conviction for a felony or any crime that is related to the practice as a facilitator;

(m) Aids or abets the unlicensed practice of facilitation; or

(n) Fails to timely respond to a complaint sent by the director pursuant to section 12-170-110.

## Nearby sections

- [C.R.S. § 12-170-101 12-170-101. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A170_S12-170-101.md)
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- [C.R.S. § 12-170-104 12-170-104. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A170_S12-170-104.md)
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