5 Colo. Code Regs. § 1003-2-100.47
Provisions of section 25-9-108, C.R.S., provide the specific statutory authority for the adoption of these amendments to the established regulatory provisions of Regulation 100 (5 CCR 1003-2). The Board also adopted, in compliance with section 24-4-103(4), C.R.S., the following statement of basis and purpose.
BASIS AND PURPOSE
The Board has revised section 100.22.2 to modify the current examination fees by establishing a $35.00 fee for online testing. Examination fees currently cover the costs associated with certification when certification examinations are taken in a written format during the regularly scheduled examination periods. Recent advances in technology have now made it possible to offer certification examinations in an electronic format. While this technology offers advantages in the form of convenience, enhanced security and immediate results, there are added costs associated with this form of testing. These costs include added cost for the setup and maintenance of the electronic testing system and the cost of administering and staffing an examination facility. The Board concludes that since electronic testing is an option offered for the convenience of the applicant, the added costs associated with this form of testing should be met by the assessment of a fee specific to electronic examinations and should not be met by an increase in the existing examination fee.
The Board has also revised sections 100.9.6, 100.9.8, 100.11.1, 100.11.3, and 100.13.8 to modify references to "written examinations" in order to accommodate electronic testing.
5 CCR 1003-2-100.47