# C.R.S. § 12-300-102: 12-300-102. Legislative declaration

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A300_S12-300-102

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-300-102
- **Heading:** 12-300-102. Legislative declaration
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 300 / Section 12-300-102

## Text

12-300-102. Legislative declaration. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the practice of respiratory therapy in the state of Colorado affects the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens and must be subject to regulation and control to protect the public from the unqualified practice of respiratory therapy and from unprofessional conduct. The general assembly further recognizes the practice of respiratory therapy to be a dynamic and changing art and science that is continually evolving to include new ideas and ever more sophisticated techniques in patient care.

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- [C.R.S. § 12-300-108 12-300-108. Renewal of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A300_S12-300-108.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-300-109 12-300-109. Grounds for action - disciplinary proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A300_S12-300-109.md)
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