# C.R.S. § 12-315-107: 12-315-107. Application for license - qualifications - rules

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## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-315-107
- **Heading:** 12-315-107. Application for license - qualifications - rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 315 / Part 1 / Section 12-315-107

## Text

12-315-107. Application for license - qualifications - rules. (1) Any person twenty-one years of age or older desiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in this state shall apply for the license in a manner approved by the board.

(2) In the application for licensure, the applicant shall demonstrate that the applicant has:

(a) (I) Graduated from an accredited school of veterinary medicine; or

(II) Graduated from a nonaccredited school of veterinary medicine and received a certificate from a national program approved by the board that assesses educational equivalency of graduates from nonaccredited schools of veterinary medicine; and

(b) Passed an examination approved by the board by rule.

(3) The board may deny a license or may grant a license subject to terms of probation if the board determines that an applicant for a license:

(a) Does not possess the qualifications required by this part 1;

(b) Has engaged in conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline pursuant to section 12-315-112 (1);

(c) Has been disciplined in another state or jurisdiction with respect to the applicant's license to practice veterinary medicine in that state or jurisdiction; or

(d) Has not actively practiced veterinary medicine for the two-year period immediately preceding the date of receipt of the application or has not otherwise maintained continued competence, as determined by the board.

(4) If the board denies a license to an applicant or grants a license subject to terms of probation, the applicant may seek review of the board's decision pursuant to section 24-4-104 (9); except that, by accepting a license that is subject to probationary terms, the applicant waives any remedies available pursuant to section 24-4-104 (9).

## Nearby sections

- [C.R.S. § 12-315-101 12-315-101. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-101.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-315-102 12-315-102. Legislative declaration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-102.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-315-103 12-315-103. Applicability of common provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-103.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-315-104 12-315-104. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-104.md)
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- [C.R.S. § 12-315-108 12-315-108. Academic license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-108.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-315-109 12-315-109. License by endorsement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-109.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-315-110 12-315-110. License renewal - waiver - rules - continuing education](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-110.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-315-111 12-315-111. Inactive license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-111.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-315-112 12-315-112. Discipline of licensees - definition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-112.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-315-113 12-315-113. Hearing procedure - judicial review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-113.md)

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