# C.R.S. § 12-315-204: 12-315-204. Use of title restricted

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T12_A315_P2_S12-315-204

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 12-315-204
- **Heading:** 12-315-204. Use of title restricted
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 12 / Article 315 / Part 2 / Section 12-315-204

## Text

12-315-204. Use of title restricted. [Editor's note: This version of this section is effective January 1, 2026.]

(1) On and after January 1, 2024, only an individual who is registered pursuant to section 12-315-203 may use the title "veterinary technician" or "registered veterinary technician" or the initials "VT" or "RVT".

(2) On and after January 1, 2026, only an individual who has a veterinary technician specialist designation pursuant to section 12-315-203 (4.5) may use the title "veterinary technician specialist" or "registered veterinary technician specialist" or the initials "VTS" or "RVTS".

(3) On and after January 1, 2026, only an individual who is registered pursuant to section 12-315-203.7 may use the title "veterinary professional associate" or "registered veterinary professional associate" or the initials "VPA" or "RVPA.

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