# C.R.S. § 12-275-101: 12-275-101. Legislative declaration

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-101

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-275-101
- **Heading:** 12-275-101. Legislative declaration
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 275 / Section 12-275-101

## Text

12-275-101. Legislative declaration. The practice of optometry in the state of Colorado is declared to affect the public health and safety and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. Optometry is declared to be a learned profession, and it is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of optometry as defined in this article 275 be limited to qualified persons having been examined and meeting this state's minimum acceptable level of competence and having been admitted to the practice of optometry under the provisions of this article 275. The priority of this article 275 shall be to protect the consumers of the services provided through appropriate disciplinary procedures. This article 275 shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and purposes in accordance with this declaration of policy.

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