[Editor's note: This version of this section is effective until January 1, 2021.] (1) Notwithstanding any other part or article of this title 12, a person need not obtain authority to practice an occupation or profession under this title 12 during the person's first year of residence in Colorado if:
The person is a military spouse who is authorized to practice that occupation or profession in another state;
Other than the person's lack of licensure, registration, or certification in Colorado,there is no basis to disqualify the person under this title 12; and
The person consents, as a condition of practicing in Colorado, to be subject to thejurisdiction and disciplinary authority of the appropriate agency.
(2) If a person who is practicing in Colorado under this section applies for authority to continue to practice after the first year under a part or article of this title 12, the applicant shall notify the agency receiving the application of the following:
The applicant is currently practicing in Colorado under this section;
The date the applicant began practicing in Colorado; and
The name and contact information of any person employing the applicant to practicein Colorado.
If an agency denies the application for authority to practice under this title 12, theagency shall notify the employer that the person was denied authority to continue to practice under this title 12.
This section does not:
Prevent an agency from entering into a reciprocity agreement with the regulatingauthority of another state or jurisdiction if otherwise authorized by law; and
Apply to the authority to practice under article 120, 240, or 275 of this title 12.