Interstate compact for dentists and dental hygienists - powers and duties - rules - definitions

(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Adverse action" has the meaning set forth in section 2 of section 24-60-4801. (b) "Commission" means the dentist and dental hygienist compact commission established in section 7 of section 24-60-4801. (c) "Compact" means the dental and dental hygienist compact authorized in part 48 of article 60 of title 24. (d) "Compact privilege" has the meaning set forth in section 2 of section 24-60-4801. (e) "Data system" has the meaning set forth in section 2 of section 24-60-4801. (f) "Participating state" means a state that has enacted the compact. (g) "Significant investigative information" has the meaning set forth in section 2 of section 24-60-4801. (2) In addition to any powers and duties specified in the compact for participating states, the board has the following powers and duties with regard to the compact: (a) To facilitate Colorado's participation in the compact; (b) To comply with the rules of the commission; (c) To promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24 as necessary for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the compact; (d) To appoint a person to serve as a delegate on and attend meetings of the commission in accordance with the terms of the compact; (e) To notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of the compact and commission rules, of any adverse action or the availability of significant investigative information regarding a dentist or dental hygienist; (f) To grant the privilege to practice to a licensee of a participating state of the compact in accordance with the terms of the compact and to charge a fee to individuals applying for a compact privilege to practice; (g) To participate fully in the data system consistent with the compact requirements and the rules of the commission; and (h) To approve payment of assessments levied by the commission to cover the cost of operations and activities of the commission and its staff.