1 Colo. Code Regs. § 212-3-2-2115

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024

Section 1 CCR 212-3-2-2115 - Natural Medicine Handler Licenses: Initial Application Requirements

Basis and Purpose - 2115

The statutory authority for this rule includes but is not limited to sections 44-50-104(2), 44-50-202(1)(b), 44-50-203(1)(a), 44-50-203(1)(d), 44-50-203(1)(n), 44-50-203(2)(r), and 44-50-301(2)(b), C.R.S. The purpose of this rule is to provide requirements and processes to obtain a Natural Medicine Handler License, which is required for any individual who has unrestricted access to or handles Regulated Natural Medicine or Regulated Natural Medicine Product.

A.Natural Medicine Handler License Required. An individual who has unrestricted access to Regulated Natural Medicine or Regulated Natural Medicine Product or handles Regulated Natural Medicine or Regulated Natural Medicine Product must have a valid Natural Medicine Handler License issued by the Division under these Rules.

B.Application Requirements.

1. All Applicants for a Natural Medicine Handler License must meet the following criteria before receiving a License:

a. The Applicant must pay any application fees and license fees pursuant to Rule 2005;

b. The Applicant's name-based criminal history background check does not identify disqualifying events pursuant to Rule 2135;

c. The Applicant is at least 21 years of age;

d. The Division has not received notice that the Applicant has failed to comply with a court or administrative order for current child support, child support debt, retroactive child support, or child support arrearages. If the Division receives notice of the Applicant's noncompliance pursuant to sections 24-35-116 and 26-13-126, C.R.S., the application may be denied or delayed until the Applicant has established compliance with the order to the satisfaction of the state child support enforcement agency.

e. The Applicant establishes that he, she, or they are not an officer or employee of a Natural Medicine licensing authority in the state of Colorado; and

f. The Applicant establishes that he, she, or they were not a State Licensing Authority employee with regulatory oversight responsibilities for individuals or Natural Medicine Businesses licensed by the State Licensing Authority in the six months immediately preceding the date of the Applicant's application.

2.Facilitators. A Facilitator may obtain a Natural Medicine Handler License if he, she, or they intend to work in a Natural Medicine Business subject to the following requirements:

a. The Facilitator submits, on a form prescribed by the Division, information sufficient to demonstrate he, she, or they are currently licensed pursuant to article 170 of title 12; and

b. The Facilitator has passed a name-based criminal history background check.

C.Name-Based Criminal History Background Check. Applicants for a Natural Medicine Handler License must provide information establishing the Applicant is qualified to hold a Natural Medicine Handler License pursuant to Rule 2135, including but not limited to, a name-based criminal history background check.

D. A Natural Medicine Handler Licensee must be able to provide their License certificate and photo ID upon request.

1 CCR 212-3-2-2115

47 CR 17, September 10, 2024, effective 10/1/2024