Code of Colorado Regulations 700 - Department of Regulatory Agencies
The Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR) Title 700 encompasses the administrative rules under Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), codified as 3 CCR 700–799. These rules outline procedures, licensing, and regulatory standards across a broad range of divisions and professions overseen by DORA. (oac.colorado.gov)
📚 What’s Included in Title 700 CCR?
Within Title 700, each CCR number (700, 701, 702, etc.) corresponds to a specific division or board, including:
700 – The overarching Department of Regulatory Agencies (Executive Director’s rules)
701 – Division of Banking
702 – Division of Insurance
703 – Division of Financial Services
704 – Division of Securities
705–755 – Various professions and regulatory boards (e.g., Medical, Dental, Nursing, Real Estate, Utilities, Conservation, etc.) (law.cornell.edu, casetext.com)
These subchapters contain each division’s:
Licensing requirements
Rule-making procedures
Enforcement standards
Fees and penalties
Appeals processes
🗺️ How to Access the CCR Online
You can explore Title 700 and its divisions on Colorado’s official site:
Visit Colorado’s Code of Colorado Regulations (CCR) browser.
Select Department of Regulatory Agencies (Department 700) to browse division‑specific rules (e.g., 3 CCR 701-1 for Banking) (law.cornell.edu).
Browse PDFs for each rule set, complete with their effective dates.
Additionally, third-party legal platforms (like Cornell’s LII or Casetext) provide an organized overview of CCR 700's structure and sections (law.cornell.edu).
✅ When Are These Rules Updated?
CCR is updated quarterly, with new or amended rules published every few months. For example:
3 CCR 701-7 (Money Transmitters) currently effective October 15, 2022 (sos.state.co.us).
Emergency updates (e.g. 3 CCR 722‑1 on Massage Therapy licensure) were made effective September 30, 2024, expiring January 7, 2025 (sos.state.co.us).
Always check the publication date on the PDF to confirm you're viewing the most current version.
🔍 How to Find Specific Rules
To locate rules for a particular division:
Note the CCR number (e.g., 703 for Financial Services, 723 for Public Utilities).
Browse by number on the state's website or search platforms (e.g., Casetext).
Each division’s entry includes a table of contents, version history, and downloadable PDFs.
Need Help With…?
These answers may help guide further inquiry:
Want details on licensing rules for dentists, securities professionals, or massage therapists? Just specify which division (CCR number or profession).
Need recent rule updates, emergency rule details, or sunset reviews within a specific division? I can fetch the latest filings or notices.
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