[Editor's note: This version of this section is effective January 1, 2026.]

1. (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. (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. (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.

Source: L. 2022: Entire part added, (HB 22-1235), ch. 442, p. 3113, § 21, effective August 10. L. 2024: Entire section amended, (HB 24-1047), ch. 36, p. 133, § 10, effective August 7. Initiated 2024: Entire section amended, Proposition 129, effective January 1, 2026. See L. 2025, p. 3622.

Editor's note: (1) Subsection (3) was numbered as (2) in Proposition 129 but was renumbered on revision for ease of location.

(2) This section was changed by Proposition 129, effective January 1, 2026. The measure was approved on November 5, 2024, and was proclaimed by the Governor on December 17, 2024, see L. 2025, p. 3622. The vote count for the measure was as follows:

FOR: 1,572,545

AGAINST: 1,407,814

Cross references: For the legislative declaration in HB 24-1047, see section 1 of chapter 36, Session Laws of Colorado 2024.