# C.R.S. § 12-240-102: 12-240-102. Legislative declaration

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A240_S12-240-102

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-240-102
- **Heading:** 12-240-102. Legislative declaration
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 240 / Section 12-240-102

## Text

12-240-102. Legislative declaration. The general assembly declares it to be in the interests of public health, safety, and welfare to enact laws regulating and controlling the practice of the healing arts to the end that the people shall be properly protected against unauthorized, unqualified, and improper practice of the healing arts in this state, and this article 240 shall be construed in conformity with this declaration of purpose.

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