Colon Hydrotherapist Licensing Act Summary

• Establishes licensing requirements for colon hydrotherapists effective January 1, 2014, administered by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation with a 7-member advisory board (6 licensed practitioners with 3+ years experience, 1 public member).

• Requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, of good moral character, and complete either a 100-hour approved colon hydrotherapy program (including 45+ hours anatomy/physiology and 25 intern sessions) plus pass the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy exam, or hold a current license from another jurisdiction with equivalent requirements.

• Prohibits unlicensed practice of colon hydrotherapy; makes unauthorized use of "colon hydrotherapist," "colonic," or "colon hydrotherapy" titles in advertising a Class A misdemeanor; requires all advertisements to include license number and factual information only.

• Establishes grounds for discipline including violations of the Act, criminal convictions, professional incompetence, false advertising, sexual misconduct, substance abuse, and fraud; allows fines up to $10,000 per violation and civil penalties up to $10,000 for unlicensed practice.

• Requires 24 hours of continuing education per renewal period; establishes procedures for license renewal, restoration, inactive status, and a 3-year application completion deadline; sunsets the Act on January 1, 2024.