# C.R.S. § 12-315-108: 12-315-108. Academic license

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-108

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-315-108
- **Heading:** 12-315-108. Academic license
- **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 12-315-108

## Text

12-315-108. Academic license. (1) A veterinarian who is employed at a school of veterinary medicine in this state and who practices veterinary medicine in the course of the veterinarian's employment responsibilities shall either apply, in a manner approved by the board, for an academic license in accordance with this section or shall otherwise become licensed pursuant to sections 12-315-107 and 12-315-109.

(2) A person who applies for an academic license shall submit proof to the board that the person:

(a) Graduated from a school of veterinary medicine located in the United States or another country; and

(b) Is employed by an accredited school of veterinary medicine in this state.

(3) An applicant for an academic license shall not be required to comply with the requirements of sections 12-315-107 and 12-315-109.

(4) An academic license shall authorize the licensee to practice veterinary medicine only while engaged in the performance of the licensee's official duties as a university employee. An academic licensee may not use an academic license to practice veterinary medicine outside of the licensee's academic responsibilities.

(5) In addition to the requirements of this section, an applicant for an academic license shall complete all procedures for academic licensing established by the board to become licensed.

## 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)
- [C.R.S. § 12-315-105 12-315-105. License requirements and exceptions - definitions - rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-105.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-315-105.5 12-315-105.5. Delegation to and supervision of veterinary technicians, veterinary technician s](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-105.5.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-315-106 12-315-106. Board of veterinary medicine - creation - powers - rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-106.md)
- [C.R.S. § 12-315-107 12-315-107. Application for license - qualifications - rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P1_S12-315-107.md)
- [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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