# C.R.S. § 12-275-110: 12-275-110. Application for license - licensure by endorsement > Colorado · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-110 ## Section - **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-275-110 - **Heading:** 12-275-110. Application for license - licensure by endorsement - **Jurisdiction:** Colorado - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 275 / Section 12-275-110 ## Text 12-275-110. Application for license - licensure by endorsement. (1) A person who desires to practice optometry in the state may file with the board an application for a license, giving the information required in a form and manner approved by the board. The applicant shall demonstrate that the applicant possesses the following qualifications: (a) The applicant has attained the age of twenty-one years. (b) The applicant has graduated with the degree of doctor of optometry from a school or college of optometry accredited by a regional or professional accreditation organization that is recognized or approved by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the United States secretary of education. The board has the authority, upon its investigation and approval of the standards thereof, to approve any other college of optometry. (c) The applicant has successfully passed a standardized national examination approved by the board that tests the qualifications of the applicant to practice optometry in the state. (d) The applicant does not have a substance use disorder, as defined in section 27-81-102, or has not habitually or excessively used or abused alcohol, habit-forming drugs, or controlled substances as defined in section 18-18-102 (5). (e) After July 1, 1988, the applicant has satisfied the requirements of section 12-275-113 or equivalent requirements approved by the board, including passing a standardized national examination in the treatment and management of ocular disease. (f) After July 1, 1996, the applicant has satisfied the requirements of section 12-275-113 (4) or equivalent requirements approved by the board, including passing a standardized national examination in the treatment and management of ocular disease. (2) The board may issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of optometry to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of the occupational credential portability program. (3) A licensee licensed under this section who performs laser procedures or treats ocular adnexa shall demonstrate competency and complete one of the following education and examination requirements prior to performing these procedures: (a) Graduate from an accredited college or university of optometry in 2019 or later where the laser procedures and ocular adnexa treatments were taught and demonstrate passage of the standardized national examination approved by the board pursuant to subsection (1)(c) of this section; or (b) Complete a training course approved by the board and satisfactorily complete a proctored clinical session within two years prior to performing laser procedures or treating ocular adnexa. Proctoring may be performed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist licensed to perform the procedures in any jurisdiction. (4) If a licensee has not performed a laser procedure within the past two years, the licensee shall satisfactorily complete another proctored clinical session prior to performing any laser procedures. (5) A licensee performing the procedures described in subsection (3) of this section shall report to the board any adverse outcomes following each procedure. The licensee shall deliver such reports and any corresponding patient records to the board office within ten days after the date that the licensee is aware of the adverse outcome. (6) A licensee shall maintain documentation evidencing completion of the requirements of subsections (3), (4), and (5) of this section and shall provide the documentation to the board upon request. Performing any of the procedures described in subsection (3) of this section without meeting the requirements of subsections (3), (4), and (5) of this section may subject the licensee to discipline by the board pursuant to section 12-275-122. ion evidencing completion of the requirements of subsections (3), (4), and (5) of this section and shall provide the documentation to the board upon request. Performing any of the procedures described in subsection (3) of this section without meeting the requirements of subsections (3), (4), and (5) of this section may subject the licensee to discipline by the board pursuant to section 12-275-122. (7) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the requirements of subsections (3), (4), (5), and (6) of this section do not apply to a licensee's performance of the procedures and treatments specified in section 12-275-103 (1)(b)(I), (1)(b)(V), (1)(b)(VI), and (1)(b)(VII). ## Nearby sections - [C.R.S. § 12-275-101 12-275-101. Legislative declaration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-101.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-102 12-275-102. Applicability of common provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-102.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-103 12-275-103. Practice of optometry defined - prescribing drugs - therapeutic optometrist - ru](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-103.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-104 12-275-104. Proprietor defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-104.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-105 12-275-105. Persons entitled to practice optometry - title protection of optometrists](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-105.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-106 12-275-106. Persons excluded from operation of this article](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-106.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-107 12-275-107. State board of optometry - created - members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-107.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-108 12-275-108. Powers and duties of the board - rules - limitation on authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-108.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-109 12-275-109. Volunteer optometrist license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-109.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-110 12-275-110. Application for license - licensure by endorsement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-110.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-111 12-275-111. Current licensees - treatment and therapeutic practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-111.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-112 12-275-112. Examination - licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-112.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-113 12-275-113. Use of prescription and nonprescription drugs - limits on prescriptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-113.md) - [C.R.S. § 12-275-114 12-275-114. Prescriptions - requirement to advise patients](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-114.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A275_S12-275-110. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.