1. (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

   1. (a) Adverse action has the meaning set forth in section 2 of section 24-60-4801.
   2. (b) Commission means the dentist and dental hygienist compact commission established in section 7 of section 24-60-4801.
   3. (c) Compact means the dental and dental hygienist compact authorized in part 48 of article 60 of title 24.
   4. (d) Compact privilege has the meaning set forth in section 2 of section 24-60-4801.
   5. (e) Data system has the meaning set forth in section 2 of section 24-60-4801.
   6. (f) Participating state means a state that has enacted the compact.
   7. (g) Significant investigative information has the meaning set forth in section 2 of section 24-60-4801.

2. (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:

   1. (a) To facilitate Colorado's participation in the compact;
   2. (b) To comply with the rules of the commission;
   3. (c) To promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24 as necessary for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the compact;
   4. (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;
   5. (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;
   6. (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;
   7. (g) To participate fully in the data system consistent with the compact requirements and the rules of the commission; and
   8. (h) To approve payment of assessments levied by the commission to cover the cost of operations and activities of the commission and its staff.

Source: L. 2024: Entire section added, (SB 24-010), ch. 193, p. 1159, § 2, effective August 7.