# C.R.S. § 12-275-108: 12-275-108. Powers and duties of the board - rules - limitation on authority

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## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-275-108
- **Heading:** 12-275-108. Powers and duties of the board - rules - limitation on authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 275 / Section 12-275-108

## Text

12-275-108. Powers and duties of the board - rules - limitation on authority. (1) In addition to all other powers and duties conferred upon the board by this article 275, the board has the following powers and duties:

(a) To determine acceptability of scores from tests administered by any approved or accredited national testing organization;

(b) To adopt rules pursuant to section 12-20-204. The board shall set the passing score of any examination at a minimum acceptable level of competence for the practice of optometry.

(c) To grant licenses in conformity with this article 275 to applicants found qualified;

(d) To aid the several district attorneys of this state in the enforcement of this article 275 and in the prosecution of all persons, firms, associations, or corporations charged with the violation of any of its provisions;

(e) To establish programs of education for optometrists wishing to enter new, proven, and generally accepted areas of lawful practice involving techniques for which they have not received appropriate education;

(f) To prepare and distribute to consumers as is reasonably necessary written communication providing information concerning the board and the regulation of optometry in Colorado;

(g) To make investigations, hold hearings, and take evidence in accordance with section 12-20-403 in all matters relating to the exercise and performance of the powers and duties vested in the board;

(h) To prescribe rules authorizing optometrists to utilize therapeutic procedures and therapeutic techniques in the practice of optometry. These rules shall in no way expand the practice of optometry, nor shall the rules include the use of therapeutic or cosmetic lasers. The rules shall specify approved programs of education offered by an accreditation organization recognized or approved by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States department of education or their successors.

(2) The authority granted the board under the provisions of this article 275 shall not be construed to authorize the board to arbitrate or adjudicate fee disputes between licensees or between a licensee and any other party.

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