ORS § 677.805 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.805
677.805 “Ankle” defined for ORS 677.805 to 677.840
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 677.805 (“Ankle” defined for ORS 677.805 to 677.840) to 677.840 (Fees) , “ankle” means the tibial plafond and its posterolateral border or posterior malleolus, the medial malleolus, the distal fibula or lateral malleolus, and the talus. [Formerly 682.010; 1999 c.785 §2; 2005 c.760 §4; 2007 c.71 §221; 2009 c.465 §3; 2009 c.595 §1056; 2009 c.792 §45; 2013 c.129 §16]

Source: Section 677.805 — “Ankle” defined for ORS 677.805 to 677.840 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.022 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.022
696.022 Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Agency shall establish by rule a system for licensing real estate brokers, principal real estate brokers and licensed real estate property managers. The system shall establish, at a minimum:

(a) The form and content of applications for licensing under each category of real estate professional licensed by the agency;

(b) A licensing examination for each category of license;

(c) Schedules and procedures for issuing and renewing licenses, including limited licenses under ORS 696.125 (Limited license) ; and

(d) The term of a license in each category.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A real estate broker may engage in professional real estate activity only if the broker is associated with and supervised by a principal real estate broker. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, a real estate broker may not employ, engage or supervise the professional real estate activity of another real estate licensee.

(b) For an applicant to qualify for a real estate broker’s license, the Real Estate Commissioner must receive:

(A) Certification by the applicant that the applicant has a high school diploma or a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test or the international equivalent, or other equivalent education acceptable to the commissioner;

(B) Proof that the applicant:

(i) Has successfully completed the basic real estate broker’s educational courses required by the agency by rule; and

(ii) Has passed the real estate broker’s examination required by the agency by rule; and

(C) Certification that the applicant is at least 18 years of age.

(c) A real estate broker who has acquired three years of active experience as a real estate broker may supervise for up to 90 days the professional real estate activity of another real estate licensee due to unforeseen circumstances or the temporary absence of a sole principal real estate broker, as provided by the agency by rule.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A principal real estate broker may engage in professional real estate activity.

(b) A principal real estate broker may conduct professional real estate activity in conjunction with other real estate brokers, principal real estate brokers or licensed real estate property managers. A principal real estate broker may employ, engage or supervise the professional real estate activity of another real estate licensee.

(c) For an applicant to qualify for a principal real estate broker’s license, the commissioner must receive:

(A) Certification by the applicant that the applicant has a high school diploma or a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test or the international equivalent, or other equivalent education acceptable to the commissioner;

(B) Proof that the applicant:

(i) Has three years of active licensed experience as a licensed real estate broker or a licensed real estate salesperson in this state or another state;

(ii) Has passed the principal real estate broker’s examination required by the agency by rule; and

(iii) Has successfully completed the brokerage administration and sales supervision course required by the agency by rule; and

(C) Certification that the applicant is at least 18 years of age.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An individual who holds a real estate property manager license may engage only in the management of rental real estate under a property management agreement with the owner of the rental real estate.

(b) A licensed real estate property manager may employ, engage or supervise the professional real estate activity of another licensed real estate property manager.

(c) For an applicant to qualify for a real estate property manager’s license, the commissioner must receive:

(A) Certification by the applicant that the applicant has a high school diploma or a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test or the international equivalent, or other equivalent education acceptable to the commissioner;

(B) Proof that the applicant:

(i) Has successfully completed the basic real estate property manager’s educational courses required by the agency by rule; and

(ii) Has passed the real estate property manager’s license examination required by the agency by rule; and

(C) Certification that the applicant is at least 18 years of age.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A license for a real estate broker, principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager may be granted only to an individual who is trustworthy and competent to conduct professional real estate activity in a manner that protects the public interest. As a condition of licensing, the commissioner may require proof of competence and trustworthiness that the commissioner deems necessary to protect the public interest.

(b) In implementing this subsection, the commissioner shall require fingerprints and criminal offender information of an applicant for initial licensing and may require fingerprints and criminal offender information of an applicant for license renewal. Fingerprints acquired under this subsection may be used for the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) .

(6) An individual licensed to engage in professional real estate activity in another state or country may qualify for a principal real estate broker license, real estate broker license or real estate property manager license if the individual successfully completes the course of study for and passes the license examination corresponding to the license for which the individual applies, both as prescribed by agency rule, and if the individual meets the other requirements for licensure in this chapter.

(7) In order to satisfy the educational requirements under subsections (2) to (4) and (6) of this section, a course must be approved by the commissioner. The commissioner shall determine the final examination score acceptable as evidence of successful completion for each required course.

(8) The Real Estate Board may determine that an applicant for a principal real estate broker’s license has experience related to professional real estate activity that is equivalent to the experience required under subsection (3) of this section. [2001 c.300 §9; 2003 c.398 §7; 2005 c.116 §2; 2005 c.730 §37; 2007 c.319 §5; 2009 c.324 §2; 2009 c.502 §1; 2011 c.158 §10; 2017 c.66 §28; 2017 c.234 §4]

Note: 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) to 696.026 (Registration and renewal of business names) were added to and made a part of the Oregon Real Estate License Law by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 696.022 — Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.010
696.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) , 696.990 (Penalties) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Associated with” means to be employed, engaged or otherwise supervised by, with respect to the relationship between:

(a) A real estate broker and a principal real estate broker;

(b) A licensed real estate property manager and a principal real estate broker; or

(c) A licensed real estate property manager and another licensed real estate property manager.

(2) “Bank” includes any bank or trust company, savings bank, mutual savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union that maintains a head office or a branch in this state in the capacity of a bank or trust company, savings bank, mutual savings bank, savings and loan association or credit union.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Branch office” means a business location, other than the main office designated under ORS 696.200 (Main office) , where professional real estate activity is regularly conducted or that is advertised to the public as a place where professional real estate activity may be regularly conducted.

(b) Model units or temporary structures used solely for the dissemination of information and distribution of lawfully required public reports shall not be considered branch offices. A model unit means a permanent residential structure located in a subdivision or development used for such dissemination and distribution, so long as the unit is at all times available for sale, lease, lease option or exchange.

(4) “Business day” means a day other than Saturday or Sunday or a federal or State of Oregon legal holiday.

(5) “Commingle” means the mixing of funds from any source, including personal funds, with trust funds as defined in ORS 696.241 (Clients’ trust accounts) , by a licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker, except as specifically authorized by this chapter.

(6) “Compensation” means valuable consideration for services rendered or to be rendered, whether contingent or otherwise.

(7) “Competitive market analysis” means a method or process used by a real estate licensee in pursuing a listing agreement or in formulating an offer to acquire real estate in a transaction for the sale, lease, lease-option or exchange of real estate. The objective of competitive market analysis is a recommended listing, selling or purchase price or a lease or rental consideration. A competitive market analysis may be expressed as an opinion of the value of the real estate in a contemplated transaction. Competitive market analysis may include but is not limited to an analysis of market conditions, public records, past transactions and current listings of real estate.

(8) “Expired” means, in the context of a real estate licensee, that the license has not been renewed in a timely manner, but may still be renewed.

(9) “Inactive” means, in the context of a real estate licensee, that the licensee is not authorized to engage in professional real estate activity. The inactive status of a license continues until the license is reactivated or the license expires or lapses.

(10) “Lapsed” means, in the context of a real estate licensee, that the license has not been renewed in a timely manner and is not eligible for renewal.

(11) “Letter opinion” has the meaning given that term in ORS 696.294 (Opinion letter) .

(12) “Licensed real estate property manager” means an individual who holds an active real estate property manager’s license issued under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) .

(13) “Main office” means the office designated by a principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager pursuant to ORS 696.200 (Main office) .

(14) “Management of rental real estate” means:

(a) Representing the owner of real estate under a property management agreement in the rental or lease of the real estate and includes but is not limited to:

(A) Advertising the real estate for rent or lease;

(B) Procuring prospective tenants to rent or lease the real estate;

(C) Negotiating with prospective tenants;

(D) Accepting deposits from prospective tenants;

(E) Checking the qualifications and creditworthiness of prospective tenants;

(F) Charging and collecting rent or lease payments;

(G) Representing the owner in inspection or repair of the real estate;

(H) Contracting for repair or remodeling of the real estate;

(I) Holding trust funds or property received in managing the real estate and accounting to the owner for the funds or property;

(J) Advising the owner regarding renting or leasing the real estate;

(K) Providing staff and services to accommodate the tax reporting and other financial or accounting needs of the real estate;

(L) Providing copies of records of acts performed on behalf of the owner of the real estate; and

(M) Offering or attempting to do any of the acts described in this paragraph for the owner of the real estate; or

(b) Representing a tenant or prospective tenant when renting or leasing real estate for which a real estate property manager has a property management agreement with the owner of the real estate and includes but is not limited to:

(A) Consulting with tenants or prospective tenants about renting or leasing real estate;

(B) Assisting prospective tenants in renting or leasing real estate;

(C) Assisting prospective tenants in qualifying for renting or leasing real estate;

(D) Accepting deposits or other funds from prospective tenants for renting or leasing real estate and holding the funds in trust for the prospective tenants;

(E) Representing tenants or prospective tenants renting or leasing real estate; and

(F) Offering or attempting to do any of the acts described in this paragraph for a tenant or prospective tenant.

(15) “Nonlicensed individual” means an individual:

(a) Who has not obtained a real estate license; or

(b) Whose real estate license is lapsed, expired, inactive, suspended, surrendered or revoked.

(16) “Principal real estate broker” means an individual who holds an active license as a principal real estate broker issued under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) .

(17) “Professional real estate activity” means any of the following actions, when engaged in for another and for compensation or with the intention or in the expectation or upon the promise of receiving or collecting compensation, by any person who:

(a) Sells, exchanges, purchases, rents or leases real estate;

(b) Offers to sell, exchange, purchase, rent or lease real estate;

(c) Negotiates, offers, attempts or agrees to negotiate the sale, exchange, purchase, rental or leasing of real estate;

(d) Lists, offers, attempts or agrees to list real estate for sale;

(e) Offers, attempts or agrees to perform or provide a competitive market analysis or letter opinion, to represent a taxpayer under ORS 305.239 (Qualifications of persons representing taxpayer) or 309.100 (Petitions for reduction of property value) or to give an opinion in any administrative or judicial proceeding regarding the value of real estate for taxation, except when the activity is performed by a state certified appraiser or state licensed appraiser;

(f) Auctions, offers, attempts or agrees to auction real estate;

(g) Buys, sells, offers to buy or sell or otherwise deals in options on real estate;

(h) Engages in management of rental real estate;

(i) Purports to be engaged in the business of buying, selling, exchanging, renting or leasing real estate;

(j) Assists or directs in the procuring of prospects, calculated to result in the sale, exchange, leasing or rental of real estate;

(k) Assists or directs in the negotiation or closing of any transaction calculated or intended to result in the sale, exchange, leasing or rental of real estate;

(L) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 696.030 (Exemptions) (12), advises, counsels, consults or analyzes in connection with real estate values, sales or dispositions, including dispositions through eminent domain procedures;

(m) Advises, counsels, consults or analyzes in connection with the acquisition or sale of real estate by an entity if the purpose of the entity is investment in real estate; or

(n) Performs real estate marketing activity as described in ORS 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) .

(18) “Property management agreement” means a written contract for the management of rental real estate between a real estate property manager and the owner of the rental real estate.

(19) “Real estate” includes leaseholds and licenses to use including, but not limited to, timeshare estates and timeshare licenses as defined in ORS 94.803 (Definitions for ORS 94.803 and 94.807 to 94.945) , as well as any and every interest or estate in real property, whether corporeal or incorporeal, whether freehold or nonfreehold, whether held separately or in common with others and whether the real property is situated in this state or elsewhere.

(20) “Real estate broker” means an individual who holds an active license as a real estate broker issued under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) .

(21) “Real estate licensee” means an individual who holds an active license or an active limited license as a real estate broker, principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager.

(22) “Real estate property manager” means a real estate licensee who engages in the management of rental real estate and is a licensed real estate property manager, a principal real estate broker or a real estate broker who is associated with and supervised by a principal real estate broker.

(23) “Registered business name” means a name registered with the Real Estate Agency under which the individual registering the name engages in professional real estate activity. [Amended by 1953 c.166 §5; 1955 c.322 §6; 1965 c.617 §1; 1973 c.416 §1; 1975 c.746 §1; 1977 c.649 §9; 1981 c.617 §2; 1985 c.589 §6; 1987 c.414 §37; 1987 c.468 §1; 1987 c.611 §12; 1989 c.724 §1; 1991 c.5 §26; 1995 c.217 §14; 1997 c.417 §5; 1999 c.488 §1; 2001 c.300 §10; 2003 c.347 §2; 2003 c.398 §6; 2005 c.116 §1; 2007 c.319 §1; 2009 c.224 §8; 2009 c.324 §1; 2011 c.158 §13; 2013 c.145 §1; 2017 c.234 §3]

Source: Section 696.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.320 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.320
696.320 Effect of suspension or revocation of principal broker license on associated licensees
Status: in_force

The suspension or revocation of a principal real estate broker’s license renders inactive every license of the real estate brokers engaged by the principal real estate broker pending a transfer of the license. The Real Estate Agency shall transfer a license rendered inactive under this section if the real estate licensee requests a transfer within 30 days after the effective date of the suspension or revocation of the principal real estate broker’s license and pays a transfer fee. [Amended by 1969 c.674 §18; 1975 c.746 §24; 1977 c.649 §43; 1981 c.617 §15b; 1989 c.724 §10; 2001 c.300 §32; 2005 c.116 §9]

Source: Section 696.320 — Effect of suspension or revocation of principal broker license on associated licensees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.814 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.814
677.814 Assisting in surgery
Status: in_force

A podiatric physician and surgeon may assist in performing surgery on any part of the body. [2009 c.465 §2; 2013 c.129 §17]

Source: Section 677.814 — Assisting in surgery , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.522 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.522
689.522 Substitution of biological products for prescribed biological products
Status: in_force

(1) A pharmacy or pharmacist filling a prescription order for a biological product may not substitute a biological product for the prescribed biological product unless:

(a) The substitute biological product has been determined by the United States Food and Drug Administration to be interchangeable with the prescribed biological product;

(b) The prescribing practitioner has not designated on the prescription that substitution is prohibited;

(c) The patient for whom the biological product is prescribed is informed of the substitution in a manner reasonable under the circumstances; and

(d) The pharmacy or pharmacist retains a record of the substitution for a period of not less than three years.

(2) Not later than five business days after the dispensing of a biological product, the pharmacy or pharmacist, or the pharmacist’s designee, shall communicate the specific biological product dispensed to the patient, including the name and manufacturer of the biological product, by making an entry into an electronic system that the prescribing practitioner can access electronically and that is:

(a) An interoperable electronic medical records system;

(b) An electronic prescribing technology;

(c) A pharmacy benefit management system; or

(d) A pharmacy record.

(3) If the pharmacy or pharmacist, or the pharmacist’s designee, does not have access to an electronic system described in subsection (2) of this section, the pharmacy or pharmacist, or the pharmacist’s designee, shall communicate not later than five business days to the prescribing practitioner the specific biological product dispensed to the patient, including the name and manufacturer of the biological product. The communication may be by facsimile, electronic mail, telephone or another method.

(4) If the biological product is dispensed to a patient in a clinic, community-based care facility, hospital or long term care facility, an entry made to the patient’s medical record of the specific biological product dispensed to the patient, including the name and manufacturer of the biological product, satisfies the communication requirements of subsection (2) of this section.

(5) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the pharmacy or pharmacist, or the pharmacist’s designee, is not required to communicate to the prescribing practitioner the specific biological product dispensed to the patient if:

(a) The United States Food and Drug Administration has not approved an interchangeable biological product for the prescribed biological product;

(b) The pharmacy or pharmacist is refilling a prescription and the pharmacy or pharmacist is dispensing the same biological product that was dispensed the last time the pharmacy or pharmacist filled or refilled the patient’s prescription; or

(c) The pharmacy or pharmacist is filling a prescription for a vaccine.

(6) The entries described in subsections (2) and (4) of this section or the communication described in subsection (3) of this section provides notice to the prescribing provider of the dispensation of a biological product to a patient.

(7) The State Board of Pharmacy shall, on a website maintained by the board, maintain a link to the current list, if available, of biological products determined by the United States Food and Drug Administration to be interchangeable.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For purposes of this section, the board shall adopt by rule definitions for the terms “biological product” and “interchangeable.”

(b) The rule defining the term “biological product” must be consistent with 42 U.S.C. 262(i)(1).

(c) The rule defining the term “interchangeable” must:

(A) For biological products licensed under the Public Health Service Act, define the biological products that may be substituted for other biological products as having been determined by the United States Food and Drug Administration as meeting the standards in 42 U.S.C. 262(k)(4); and

(B) For biological products approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq., define the biological products that may be substituted for other biological products as having been determined by the United States Food and Drug Administration as therapeutically equivalent as set forth in the latest edition or supplement of the Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations. [2013 c.342 §2; 2013 c.342 §4; 2016 c.43 §§1,2; 2022 c.45 §5]

Note: The amendments to 689.522 (Substitution of biological products for prescribed biological products) by section 6, chapter 45, Oregon Laws 2022, become operative January 1, 2026. See section 8, chapter 45, Oregon Laws 2022. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2026, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

689.522 (Substitution of biological products for prescribed biological products) . (1) A pharmacy or pharmacist filling a prescription order for a biological product may not substitute a biological product for the prescribed biological product unless:

(a) The substitute biological product has been determined by the United States Food and Drug Administration to be interchangeable with the prescribed biological product;

(b) The prescribing practitioner has not designated on the prescription that substitution is prohibited;

(c) The patient for whom the biological product is prescribed is informed of the substitution in a manner reasonable under the circumstances; and

(d) The pharmacy or pharmacist retains a record of the substitution for a period of not less than three years.

(2) The State Board of Pharmacy shall, on a website maintained by the board, maintain a link to the current list, if available, of biological products determined by the United States Food and Drug Administration to be interchangeable.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For purposes of this section, the board shall adopt by rule definitions for the terms “biological product” and “interchangeable.”

(b) The rule defining the term “biological product” must be consistent with 42 U.S.C. 262(i)(1).

(c) The rule defining the term “interchangeable” must:

(A) For biological products licensed under the Public Health Service Act, define the biological products that may be substituted for other biological products as having been determined by the United States Food and Drug Administration as meeting the standards in 42 U.S.C. 262(k)(4); and

(B) For biological products approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq., define the biological products that may be substituted for other biological products as having been determined by the United States Food and Drug Administration as therapeutically equivalent as set forth in the latest edition or supplement of the Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations.

Source: Section 689.522 — Substitution of biological products for prescribed biological products; communication with prescribing provider; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.070 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.070
683.070 Issuance of certificates of licensure
Status: in_force

Each applicant, without discrimination, who meets the requirements for examination and licensure and who pays the fee shall be issued a certificate of licensure. The certificate of licensure shall continue in force for the period established by the Oregon Board of Optometry. [Amended by 1955 c.120 §2; 1971 c.102 §5; 1973 c.827 §71; 1985 c.103 §4; 1987 c.443 §2; 1997 c.630 §1; 1997 c.643 §28a]

Source: Section 683.070 — Issuance of certificates of licensure; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.759 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.759
677.759 License required
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall practice acupuncture without first obtaining a license to practice medicine and surgery or a license to practice acupuncture from the Oregon Medical Board except as provided in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board may issue a license to practice acupuncture to an individual licensed to practice acupuncture in another state or territory of the United States if the individual is licensed to practice medicine and surgery or acupuncture in the other state or territory. The board shall not issue such a license unless the requirements of the other state or territory are similar to the requirements of this state.

(3) The board shall examine the qualifications of an applicant and determine who shall be authorized to practice acupuncture.

(4) Using the term “acupuncture,” “acupuncturist,” “Oriental medicine” or any other term, title, name or abbreviation indicating that an individual is qualified or licensed to practice acupuncture is prima facie evidence of practicing acupuncture.

(5) In addition to the powers and duties of the board described in this chapter, the board shall adopt rules consistent with ORS 677.757 (Definitions for ORS 677.757 to 677.770) to 677.770 (Fees) governing the issuance of a license to practice acupuncture. [1993 c.378 §2]

Source: Section 677.759 — License required; qualifications; effect of using certain terms; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.840 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.840
697.840 Rules
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may adopt, amend and repeal rules that are necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 697.602 (Definitions for ORS 697.602 to 697.842) to 697.842 (Disposition of moneys received by director) . [2009 c.604 §21]

Source: Section 697.840 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.340 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.340
676.340 Limitations on liability of health practitioners providing health care services without compensation
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a health practitioner described in subsection (7) of this section who has registered under ORS 676.345 (Registration program for health care professionals claiming liability limitation) and who provides health care services without compensation is not liable for any injury, death or other loss arising out of the provision of those services, unless the injury, death or other loss results from the gross negligence of the health practitioner.

(2) A health practitioner may claim the limitation on liability provided by this section only if the patient receiving health care services, or a person who has authority under law to make health care decisions for the patient, signs a statement that notifies the patient that the health care services are provided without compensation and that the health practitioner may be held liable for death, injury or other loss only to the extent provided by this section. The statement required under this subsection must be signed before the health care services are provided.

(3) A health practitioner may claim the limitation on liability provided by this section only if the health practitioner obtains the patient’s informed consent for the health care services before providing the services, or receives the informed consent of a person who has authority under law to make health care decisions for the patient.

(4) A health practitioner provides health care services without compensation for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section even though the practitioner requires payment of laboratory fees, testing services and other out-of-pocket expenses.

(5) A health practitioner provides health care services without compensation for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section even though the practitioner provides services at a health clinic that receives compensation from the patient, as long as the health practitioner does not personally receive compensation for the services.

(6) In any civil action in which a health practitioner prevails based on the limitation on liability provided by this section, the court shall award all reasonable attorney fees incurred by the health practitioner in defending the action.

(7) This section applies only to:

(a) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677;

(b) A nurse licensed under ORS 678.040 (Qualifications of applicants for license) to 678.101 (Renewal of license) ;

(c) A nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) ;

(d) A clinical nurse specialist licensed under ORS 678.370 (Clinical nurse specialists) and 678.372 (Rules for clinical nurse specialists) ;

(e) A physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) ;

(f) A dental hygienist licensed under ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) ;

(g) A dentist licensed under ORS chapter 679;

(h) A pharmacist licensed under ORS chapter 689;

(i) An optometrist licensed under ORS chapter 683;

(j) A naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685; and

(k) An acupuncturist licensed under ORS 677.757 (Definitions for ORS 677.757 to 677.770) to 677.770 (Fees) . [1999 c.771 §1; 1999 c.771 §3; 2005 c.462 §2; 2012 c.41 §3; 2017 c.356 §84; 2019 c.227 §1; 2019 c.358 §20; 2021 c.97 §77]

Source: Section 676.340 — Limitations on liability of health practitioners providing health care services without compensation; requirements; exceptions; attorney fees; applicability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.084 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.084
701.084 Commercial contractors
Status: in_force

(1) A commercial general contractor level 1 shall:

(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 (Bonding requirements) in the amount of $80,000;

(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 (Insurance required of licensed contractors) in an amount of not less than $2 million;

(c) Have a responsible managing individual who meets the requirements of ORS 701.091 (Responsible managing individual) ; and

(d) Have one or more key employees with a combined total of at least eight years of experience described in ORS 701.050 (Commercial contractor key employees) .

(2) A commercial specialty contractor level 1 shall:

(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 (Bonding requirements) in the amount of $55,000;

(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 (Insurance required of licensed contractors) in an amount not less than $1 million;

(c) Have a responsible managing individual who meets the requirements of ORS 701.091 (Responsible managing individual) ; and

(d) Have one or more key employees with a combined total of at least eight years of experience described in ORS 701.050 (Commercial contractor key employees) .

(3) A commercial general contractor level 2 shall:

(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 (Bonding requirements) in the amount of $25,000;

(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 (Insurance required of licensed contractors) in an amount of not less than $1 million;

(c) Have a responsible managing individual who meets the requirements of ORS 701.091 (Responsible managing individual) ; and

(d) Have one or more key employees with a combined total of at least four years of experience described in ORS 701.050 (Commercial contractor key employees) .

(4) A commercial specialty contractor level 2 shall:

(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 (Bonding requirements) in the amount of $25,000;

(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 (Insurance required of licensed contractors) in an amount not less than $500,000;

(c) Have a responsible managing individual who meets the requirements of ORS 701.091 (Responsible managing individual) ; and

(d) Have one or more key employees with a combined total of at least four years of experience described in ORS 701.050 (Commercial contractor key employees) .

(5) A commercial developer shall:

(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 (Bonding requirements) in the amount of $25,000; and

(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 (Insurance required of licensed contractors) in an amount not less than $500,000. [2007 c.836 §4; 2008 c.5 §1; 2023 c.254 §2]

Source: Section 701.084 — Commercial contractors; bond; insurance; responsible managing individual; key employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.295 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.295
701.295 Board duty to investigate and seek prosecution of illegal activity
Status: in_force

The Construction Contractors Board shall investigate allegations of illegal activity in the construction industry and seek civil or criminal prosecution of illegal activity that warrants more than an administrative sanction. [2001 c.850 §4]

Source: Section 701.295 — Board duty to investigate and seek prosecution of illegal activity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.415 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.415
678.415 Additional fee for examination, license by indorsement, license renewal fees
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall impose an additional $9 fee for each examination fee, each license by indorsement fee and each license renewal fee charged under ORS 678.410 (Fees) for a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse for the purposes specified in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The additional fees imposed on examination fees, license by indorsement fees and license renewals by subsection (1) of this section shall be credited to the Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund established by ORS 678.417 (Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund) . [2015 c.660 §1; 2016 c.113 §1]

Note: 678.415 (Additional fee for examination, license by indorsement, license renewal fees) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 678 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 678.415 — Additional fee for examination, license by indorsement, license renewal fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.745 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.745
676.745 Discipline
Status: in_force

In the manner described in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against a person for any violation of ORS 676.736 (Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title) and for any violation of a rule adopted under ORS 676.730 (Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748) to 676.748 (Rules) . [2021 c.231 §6]

Source: Section 676.745 — Discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.220 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.220
677.220 Issuance or restoration of license after denial or revocation
Status: in_force

Whenever a license issued under this chapter is denied or revoked for any cause, the Oregon Medical Board may, after the lapse of two years from the date of such revocation, upon written application by the person formerly licensed, issue or restore the license. [Amended by 1967 c.470 §38; 1983 c.486 §26; 1989 c.830 §14]

Source: Section 677.220 — Issuance or restoration of license after denial or revocation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.997 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.997
688.997 Criminal penalty for violation of ORS 688.718
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 688.718 (License required) (1) is a Class B misdemeanor. [2003 c.547 §8]

Source: Section 688.997 — Criminal penalty for violation of ORS 688.718 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.600 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.600
696.600 Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 696.392 (Power of commissioner to administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) :

(1) “Employee” includes an individual who has an independent contractual relationship with a real estate marketing organization and performs real estate marketing activity.

(2) “Real estate marketing activity” means procuring or offering to procure prospects to purchase, sell, lease or rent real estate by telemarketing, mail or otherwise.

(3) “Real estate marketing organization” means any person, including a partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company or other organization, other than a real estate marketing employee, that engages in real estate marketing activity and is licensed under ORS 696.606 (Real estate marketing organization license) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Real estate marketing employee” means an individual who receives compensation from a real estate marketing organization for performing real estate marketing activity.

(b) “Real estate marketing employee” does not mean an individual licensed under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) . [1995 c.217 §2; 2001 c.300 §65; 2007 c.319 §16]

Source: Section 696.600 — Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.563 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.563
671.563 Applicant notice of unpaid judgments, awards and orders
Status: in_force

An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a landscape construction professional license or landscape contracting business license shall include in the application to the State Landscape Contractors Board notice of any unpaid court judgment, arbitration award or administrative agency final order entered or issued in any jurisdiction that requires the applicant to pay damages arising out of the performance of, or a contract for, landscaping work. The board may adopt rules that require an applicant to provide additional information regarding a judgment, arbitration award or agency final order described in this section and the status of any appeal or exceptions. [2007 c.151 §2; 2007 c.541 §28a]

Source: Section 671.563 — Applicant notice of unpaid judgments, awards and orders; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.140 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.140
674.140 Grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

The Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board may suspend or revoke the certificate, license or registration of a state certified appraiser, a state licensed appraiser or a state registered appraiser assistant, reprimand a state certified appraiser, a state licensed appraiser or a state registered appraiser assistant, require additional education of a state certified appraiser, a state licensed appraiser or a state registered appraiser assistant or deny the issuance or renewal of a certificate, license or registration to an applicant if the state certified appraiser, state licensed appraiser or state registered appraiser assistant or applicant has done any of the following:

(1) Knowingly or negligently pursued a continued course of material misrepresentation in matters related to real estate appraisal activity, whether or not damage or injury resulted, or knowingly or negligently made a material misrepresentation or false material promise in a matter related to real estate appraisal activity, if the material misrepresentation or material false promise created a reasonable probability of damage or injury, whether or not damage or injury actually resulted.

(2) Disregarded or violated a provision of ORS 674.130 (Appraisal standards for federally related transactions) or 674.150 (Maintenance of appraisal records) or the federal Act or a rule adopted under ORS 674.310 (Duties and powers of board) .

(3) Knowingly or negligently made, printed, distributed or in any manner published materially misleading or untruthful advertising, descriptions or promises, of such character as reasonably to induce a person to act to the damage or injury of the person, whether or not actual damage or injury resulted.

(4) Guaranteed, authorized or permitted a person to guarantee future profits that may result in the resale of real property.

(5) Failed for any reason to pay to the board the annual registry fee provided for under ORS 674.330 (Fees) (1) or the fees provided for under ORS 674.330 (Fees) (2).

(6) Failed or refused upon demand by the board to produce or to supply for inspection by the board true copies of any document, book or record in the individual’s possession or control or concerning real estate appraisal activity transacted by the individual.

(7) Failed to maintain at all times any records that the individual is required to maintain under ORS 674.150 (Maintenance of appraisal records) .

(8) Accepted employment or compensation for performing or agreeing to perform a real estate appraisal activity contingent upon the reporting of a predetermined value or performed real estate appraisal activity on real estate in which the individual had an undisclosed interest.

(9) Entered a plea of nolo contendere or been found guilty of, or been convicted of, a felony or misdemeanor substantially related to the individual’s trustworthiness or competence to engage in real estate appraisal activity.

(10) Knowingly authorized, directed or aided in the publication, advertisement, distribution or circulation of a material false statement or material misrepresentation concerning the individual’s business.

(11) Demonstrated negligence or incompetence in performing an act for which the individual is required to hold a certificate, license or registration.

(12) Knowingly permitted an individual whose certificate, license or registration has been suspended or revoked to engage in real estate appraisal activity with or on behalf of a state certified appraiser or state licensed appraiser.

(13) Committed an act or conduct, whether of the same or of a different character specified in this section and whether or not in the course of real estate appraisal activity, that:

(a) Constitutes or demonstrates bad faith, incompetency or untrustworthiness, or dishonest, fraudulent or improper dealings; and

(b) Is substantially related to the fitness of the applicant or holder of a certificate, license or registration to conduct real estate appraisal activity. [1991 c.5 §12; 2001 c.332 §1; 2003 c.749 §14; 2005 c.254 §4]

Source: Section 674.140 — Grounds for discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.081 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.081
687.081 Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew, license or permit
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists may discipline a person, deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license to practice massage or a permit to operate a massage facility and issue a reprimand to or censure or place on probation a licensee or permittee, if the person:

(a) Has violated a provision of ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) or any rule of the board adopted under ORS 687.121 (Rules) .

(b) Has made a false representation or statement to the board in order to induce or prevent action by the board.

(c) Is licensed under ORS 687.051 (Qualifications of applicants) or holds a permit under ORS 687.059 (Massage facilities) and has a physical or mental condition that makes the licensee or permittee unable to conduct safely the practice of massage or operation of a massage facility.

(d) Is licensed under ORS 687.051 (Qualifications of applicants) or holds a permit under ORS 687.059 (Massage facilities) and is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverages or is addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs or controlled substances.

(e) Has misrepresented to a patron services rendered.

(f) Has been convicted of a crime that bears a demonstrable relationship to the practice of massage or operation of a massage facility.

(g) Whether licensed to practice massage or applying for a license to practice massage, fails to meet a requirement under ORS 687.051 (Qualifications of applicants) .

(h) Whether permitted to operate a massage facility or applying for a permit to operate a massage facility, fails to meet a requirement under ORS 687.059 (Massage facilities) .

(i) Violates a provision of ORS 167.002 (Definitions for ORS 167.002 to 167.027) to 167.027 (Evidence required to show place of prostitution) .

(j) Engages in unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.

(k) Has been the subject of disciplinary action as a massage therapist or operator of a massage facility by another state or territory of the United States or by a foreign country and the board determines that the cause of the disciplinary action would be a violation under ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) or 687.991 (Criminal penalties) or the rules of the board if the cause of the disciplinary action had occurred in this state.

(2) If the board places a licensee or permittee on probation pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the board may impose and at any time modify the following conditions of probation:

(a) Limitation on the scope of the practice of massage or the operation of a massage facility.

(b) Referral to the impaired health professional program established under ORS 676.190 (Establishment of program) .

(c) Individual or peer supervision.

(d) Any other condition that the board considers necessary for the protection of the public or the rehabilitation of the licensee or permittee.

(3) If the board determines that the continued practice of massage by a licensee or the continued operation of a massage facility by a permittee constitutes a serious danger to the public, the board may impose an emergency suspension of the license or permit without a hearing. Simultaneous with the order of suspension, the board shall institute proceedings for a hearing as provided under ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) . The suspension shall continue unless and until the licensee or permittee obtains injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction or the board determines that the suspension is no longer necessary for the protection of the public.

(4) In addition to or instead of the discipline described in subsection (1) of this section, the board may impose a civil penalty under ORS 687.250 (Enforcement) . Civil penalties under this subsection shall be imposed pursuant to ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(5) Prior to imposing a sanction authorized under this section, the board shall consider, but is not limited to considering, the following factors:

(a) The person’s past history in observing the provisions of ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) and the rules of the board;

(b) The effect of the violation on public safety and welfare;

(c) The degree to which the action subject to sanction violates professional ethics and standards of practice;

(d) The economic and financial condition of the person subject to sanction; and

(e) Any mitigating factors that the board may choose to consider.

(6) In addition to the sanctions authorized by this section, the board may assess against a person the reasonable costs of a disciplinary action taken against the person.

(7) The board shall adopt a code of ethical standards for massage therapists and shall take appropriate measures to ensure that all applicants and massage therapists are aware of those standards.

(8) Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) , the board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) .

(9) Information that the board obtains as part of an investigation into the conduct of a person or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving the conduct of a person is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) . [1955 c.492 §9; 1977 c.507 §10; 1979 c.89 §7; 1979 c.744 §58; 1985 c.82 §9; 1989 c.841 §8; 1997 c.627 §§1,1a; 1997 c.791 §42a; 1999 c.537 §14; 2009 c.697 §10; 2013 c.409 §7]

Source: Section 687.081 — Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew, license or permit; probation; penalties; complaint investigation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.515 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.515
701.515 Licensing system
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Construction Contractors Board by rule shall establish a system to license contractors as lead-based paint activities contractors and certified lead-based paint renovation contractors. The licensing system must include the requirements described in 40 C.F.R. 745.226. The licensing system must include but need not be limited to provisions:

(a) Prescribing the form and content of the times and procedures for submitting applications for licensing or renewal.

(b) Prescribing the fees for original licensing and renewal of the license in amounts that do not exceed the cost of administering the program.

(c) Requiring an applicant for a certified lead-based paint renovation contractor license to show that an employee of the applicant has completed an accredited training program.

(d) Prescribing the actions or circumstances that constitute failure to achieve or maintain licensing requirements, or that otherwise are contrary to the public interest, for which the board may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a lead-based paint activities contractor or certified lead-based paint renovation contractor license.

(2) The board may establish by rule the requirements for specific types of licenses for lead-based paint activities contractors.

(3) The board may impose the following licensing fees:

(a) Lead abatement contractor, up to $50 per year;

(b) Lead inspection contractor, up to $50 per year;

(c) Lead supervisor or lead contractor, up to $50 per year;

(d) Lead inspector or assessor, up to $50 per year;

(e) Lead worker, up to $25 per year; and

(f) Certified lead-based paint renovation contractor, up to $50 per year. [1995 c.795 §5; 2009 c.757 §9]

Source: Section 701.515 — Licensing system; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.010
704.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Charter guide” means an individual who:

(a) Carries passengers for hire for outdoor recreational activities on the waters of the Pacific Ocean over which the State of Oregon has jurisdiction;

(b) Carries passengers for hire for outdoor recreational activities on the waters of the Columbia River below the Astoria-Megler Bridge downstream to the waters of the Pacific Ocean; and

(c) Possesses a valid United States Coast Guard operator license.

(2) “Employee” means an individual who, in exchange for compensation or monetary gain, provides outfitting and guiding services under the direction, supervision and control of an outfitter and guide or a charter guide.

(3) “Outdoor recreational activities” includes, but is not limited to, boating, angling, hunting, jeep touring, backpacking, alpine mountain climbing, camping, trips utilizing pack animals, dog sled trips, whitewater float trips, rafting trips, drift boat trips, kayak trips, inflatable canoe trips and canoe trips, the duration of which may be for a few hours or for several days or weeks.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Outfitter and guide” means any person:

(A) Who, for compensation or monetary gain, provides, offers to provide or advertises the provision of:

(i) Outfitting and guiding services in this state; or

(ii) Outfitting and guiding services and either equipment, supplies, livestock or materials for use in this state; or

(B) Who holds one or more federal special use permits for commercial outfitting and guiding services for use in any forest or wilderness or on any waterway in this state.

(b) “Outfitter and guide” does not include:

(A) An individual who, for compensation or monetary gain, provides outfitting and guiding services for the conduct of outdoor recreational activities exclusively upon property owned or controlled by the individual; or

(B) An employee of an outfitter and guide, unless the employee conducts, leads or assists in angling activities or operates or assists in the operation of watercraft used for angling.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Outfitting and guiding services” includes, but is not limited to, leading, protecting, instructing, training, cooking, packing, guiding, transporting, supervising, interpreting or otherwise assisting any person in the conduct of outdoor recreational activities.

(b) “Outfitting and guiding services” does not include the rental of equipment alone. [1983 c.655 §1; 1995 c.736 §7; 2013 c.422 §1]

Source: Section 704.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.190 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.190
677.190 Grounds for suspending, revoking or refusing to grant license, registration or certification
Status: in_force

The Oregon Medical Board may refuse to grant, or may suspend or revoke, a license to practice for any of the following reasons:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, the use of an alternative medical treatment shall not by itself constitute unprofessional conduct. For purposes of this paragraph:

(A) “Alternative medical treatment” means:

(i) A treatment that the treating physician, based on the physician’s professional experience, has an objective basis to believe has a reasonable probability for effectiveness in its intended use even if the treatment is outside recognized scientific guidelines, is unproven, is no longer used as a generally recognized or standard treatment or lacks the approval of the United States Food and Drug Administration;

(ii) A treatment that is supported for specific usages or outcomes by at least one other physician licensed by the Oregon Medical Board; and

(iii) A treatment that poses no greater risk to a patient than the generally recognized or standard treatment.

(B) “Alternative medical treatment” does not include use by a physician of controlled substances in the treatment of a person for chemical dependency resulting from the use of controlled substances.

(2) Employing any person to solicit patients for the licensee. However, a managed care organization, independent practice association, preferred provider organization or other medical service provider organization may contract for patients on behalf of physicians.

(3) Representing to a patient that a manifestly incurable condition of sickness, disease or injury can be cured.

(4) Obtaining any fee by fraud or misrepresentation.

(5) Willfully or negligently divulging a professional secret without the written consent of the patient.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, conviction of any offense punishable by incarceration in a Department of Corrections institution or in a federal prison, subject to ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) . A copy of the record of conviction, certified to by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, shall be conclusive evidence of the conviction.

(b) The board may not suspend or revoke a person’s license, or refuse to grant a license to a person, because of a conviction resulting solely from the person’s provision of a reproductive or gender-affirming health care service that is otherwise lawful in this state but unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the person provided the service, so long as the service provided was performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the service.

(7) Impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards) .

(8) Fraud or misrepresentation in applying for or procuring a license to practice in this state, or in connection with applying for or procuring registration.

(9) Making statements that the licensee knows, or with the exercise of reasonable care should know, are false or misleading, regarding skill or the efficacy or value of the medicine, treatment or remedy prescribed or administered by the licensee or at the direction of the licensee in the treatment of any disease or other condition of the human body or mind.

(10) Impersonating another licensee licensed under this chapter or permitting or allowing any person to use the license.

(11) Aiding or abetting the practice of medicine or podiatry by a person not licensed by the board, when the licensee knows, or with the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the person is not licensed.

(12) Using the name of the licensee under the designation “doctor,” “Dr.,” “D.O.” or “M.D.,” “D.P.M.,” “Acupuncturist,” “P.A.” or any similar designation in any form of advertising that is untruthful or is intended to deceive or mislead the public.

(13) Gross negligence or repeated negligence in the practice of medicine or podiatry.

(14) Incapacity to practice medicine or podiatry. If the board has evidence indicating incapacity, the board may order a licensee to submit to a standardized competency examination. The licensee shall have access to the result of the examination and to the criteria used for grading and evaluating the examination. If the examination is given orally, the licensee shall have the right to have the examination recorded.

(15) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, disciplinary action by another state of a license to practice, based upon acts by the licensee similar to acts described in this section. A certified copy of the record of the disciplinary action of the state is conclusive evidence thereof.

(b) The board may not suspend or revoke a person’s license, or refuse to grant a license to a person, because of a disciplinary action by another state resulting solely from the person’s provision of a reproductive or gender-affirming health care service that is otherwise lawful in this state but unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the person provided the service, so long as the service provided was performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the service.

(16) Failing to designate the degree appearing on the license under circumstances described in ORS 677.184 (License to show degree held) (3).

(17) Willfully violating any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the board, board order, or failing to comply with a board request pursuant to ORS 677.320 (Investigation of complaints and suspected violations) .

(18) Failing to report the change of the location of practice of the licensee as required by ORS 677.172 (Change of location of practice) .

(19) Imprisonment as provided in ORS 677.225 (Automatic suspension of license for mental illness or imprisonment) .

(20) Making a fraudulent claim.

(21) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Performing psychosurgery.

(b) For purposes of this subsection and ORS 426.385 (Rights of committed persons) , “psychosurgery” means any operation designed to produce an irreversible lesion or destroy brain tissue for the primary purpose of altering the thoughts, emotions or behavior of a human being. “Psychosurgery” does not include procedures which may produce an irreversible lesion or destroy brain tissues when undertaken to cure well-defined disease states such as brain tumor, epileptic foci and certain chronic pain syndromes.

(22) Refusing an invitation for an informal interview with the board requested under ORS 677.415 (Investigation of incompetence) .

(23) Violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act.

(24) Prescribing controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose, or prescribing controlled substances without following accepted procedures for examination of patients, or prescribing controlled substances without following accepted procedures for record keeping.

(25) Providing written documentation for purposes of ORS 475C.783 (Registry identification cardholders) without having legitimately diagnosed a debilitating medical condition, as defined in ORS 475C.777 (Definitions for ORS 475C.770 to 475C.919) , or without having followed accepted procedures for the examination of patients or for keeping records.

(26) Failure by the licensee to report to the board any adverse action taken against the licensee by another licensing jurisdiction or any peer review body, health care institution, professional or medical society or association, governmental agency, law enforcement agency or court for acts or conduct similar to acts or conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action as described in this section.

(27) Failure by the licensee to notify the board of the licensee’s voluntary resignation from the staff of a health care institution or voluntary limitation of a licensee’s staff privileges at the institution if that action occurs while the licensee is under investigation by the institution or a committee thereof for any reason related to medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, physical incapacity or impairment. [Amended by 1957 c.681 §5; 1961 c.400 §5; 1967 c.470 §30; 1969 c.684 §15; 1973 c.616 §16; 1975 c.776 §8; 1975 c.796 §2a; 1979 c.744 §50; 1981 c.372 §4; 1983 c.470 §4; 1983 c.486 §22; 1987 c.320 §244; 1989 c.830 §10; 1991 c.485 §5; 1995 s.s. c.2 §1; 1997 c.792 §20; 2007 c.351 §4; 2009 c.756 §23; 2017 c.21 §71; 2023 c.228 §32]

Source: Section 677.190 — Grounds for suspending, revoking or refusing to grant license, registration or certification; alternative medicine not unprofessional conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.553 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.553
676.553 Prohibitions relating to provision of substance abuse, problem gambling or mental health services and support
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Advertisement” means a public notice, announcement or communication in any form or by means of any media that describes a mental health or substance abuse treatment service or facility for the purpose of promoting, soliciting the purchase of or selling substance abuse, problem gambling or mental health services and support that a person provides to residents of this state.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Person” means a natural person, a partnership, a limited partnership, a limited liability partnership, a corporation, a professional corporation, a nonprofit corporation, a limited liability company, a business trust or another business entity.

(B) “Person” does not include a public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , or the Oregon Health and Science University.

(c) “Substance abuse, problem gambling or mental health services and support” means all services and supports necessary to treat substance abuse, problem gambling or other mental health issues, such as outpatient behavioral health services and supports for children and adults, intensive treatment services for children, outpatient and residential substance use disorders treatment services and outpatient and residential problem gambling treatment services.

(2) A person that provides substance abuse, problem gambling or mental health services and support may not:

(a) Accept from another person, or pay to another person, a fee, commission, bonus, rebate or other compensation for a referral of, or to refer, a resident of this state for substance abuse, problem gambling or mental health services and support.

(b) Issue, engage, pay for, disseminate or otherwise make available an advertisement that intentionally falsely states or misrepresents the need for a resident of this state to obtain substance abuse, problem gambling or mental health services and support outside this state or at a facility that is located outside this state.

(c) Intentionally misrepresent or falsely state in an advertisement a resident of this state’s eligibility to participate in a medical assistance program. [2019 c.363 §1]

Source: Section 676.553 — Prohibitions relating to provision of substance abuse, problem gambling or mental health services and support , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.400 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.400
676.400 Racial and ethnic composition of regulated health professions
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intention of the Legislative Assembly to achieve the goal of universal access to adequate levels of high quality health care at an affordable cost for all Oregonians, regardless of ethnic or cultural background.

(2) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) Access to health care is of value when it leads to treatment that substantially improves health outcomes;

(b) Health care is most effective when it accounts for the contribution of culture to health status and health outcomes;

(c) Ethnic and racial minorities experience more than their statistically fair share of undesirable health outcomes;

(d) The lack of licensed health care professionals from ethnic and racial minorities or who are bilingual contributes to the inadequacy of health outcomes in communities of color in this state; and

(e) The development of a partnership between health professional regulatory boards and communities of color to increase the representation of people of color and bilingual people in health care professions has significant potential to improve the health outcomes of people of color and bilingual citizens of this state.

(3) Health professional regulatory boards shall establish programs to increase the representation of people of color and bilingual people on the boards and in the professions that they regulate. Such programs must include activities to promote the education, recruitment and professional practice of members of these targeted populations in Oregon.

(4) Each health professional regulatory board shall maintain records of the racial and ethnic makeup of applicants and professionals regulated by the board. Such information shall be requested from applicants and the professionals regulated who shall be informed in writing that the provision of such information is voluntary and not required.

(5) Each health professional regulatory board shall report biennially to the Legislative Assembly in the manner required by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) . The report shall contain:

(a) Data detailing the efforts of the board to comply with the requirements of subsection (3) of this section; and

(b) Data collected under subsection (4) of this section documenting the ethnic and racial makeup of the applicants and of the professionals regulated by the board.

(6) For purposes of this section, “health professional regulatory board” means a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) , the Long Term Care Administrators Board, the Board of Licensed Dietitians and the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board. [2001 c.973 §1; 2017 c.101 §21; 2018 c.61 §21]

Source: Section 676.400 — Racial and ethnic composition of regulated health professions; findings; duties of health professional regulatory boards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.556 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.556
680.556 State Board of Denture Technology
Status: in_force

(1) There is established, within the Health Licensing Office, the State Board of Denture Technology. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Four must be active licensed denturists;

(b) One must be an Oregon licensed dentist in active practice; and

(c) Two must be members of the public who do not possess the professional qualifications of other members and who are not a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of an active licensed denturist or dentist.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members required to be denturists may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by a professional organization representing denturists.

(b) In selecting the members of the board, the Governor shall strive to balance the representation on the board according to:

(A) Geographic areas of this state; and

(B) Ethnic group.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of each member is three years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year. Vacancies shall be filled by the Governor by appointment for the unexpired term. A member shall hold the member’s office until the appointment and qualification of a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment.

(b) A board member shall be removed immediately from the board if, during the member’s term, the member:

(A) Is not a resident of this state;

(B) Has been absent from three consecutive board meetings, unless at least one absence is excused;

(C) Is not a licensed denturist or a retired denturist who was a licensed denturist in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a denturist; or

(D) Is not a licensed dentist or a retired dentist whose license to practice dentistry was in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a dentist.

(4) Members are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The office may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1991 c.921 §11; 1993 c.142 §12; 1999 c.885 §28; 2003 c.125 §1; 2005 c.415 §5; 2005 c.648 §30a; 2009 c.535 §15; 2009 c.701 §20a; 2013 c.568 §51]

Source: Section 680.556 — State Board of Denture Technology; membership; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 694.025 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 694 / Section 694.025
694.025 License required to deal in hearing aids
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not deal in hearing aids or display a sign or in any other way advertise or represent that the person deals in hearing aids unless the person holds an active license issued by the Health Licensing Office as provided in ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) .

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) do not apply to:

(a) An audiologist licensed under ORS chapter 681.

(b) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677.

(c) A person involved in the sale of an over-the-counter hearing aid. [1959 c.634 §2; 1967 c.631 §2; 1971 c.650 §29; 1985 c.227 §4; 2005 c.648 §88; 2009 c.701 §62a; 2013 c.314 §52; 2013 c.568 §111; 2023 c.109 §2]

Source: Section 694.025 — License required to deal in hearing aids; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors694.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.837 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.837
677.837 Continuing podiatric education required
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, all podiatric physicians and surgeons licensed under this chapter shall complete at least 50 hours in an approved program of continuing podiatric education every two calendar years and shall submit satisfactory evidence thereof to the Oregon Medical Board when the license is renewed.

(2) The board may exempt a licensed podiatric physician and surgeon from the requirements of subsection (1) of this section upon a finding by the board that the podiatric physician and surgeon was unable to comply with the requirements because of extenuating circumstances. [Formerly 677.455]

Source: Section 677.837 — Continuing podiatric education required; exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.207 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.207
690.207 Health Licensing Office rules
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office may adopt rules to carry out its duties under ORS 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) . [2023 c.273 §2]

Note: 690.207 (Health Licensing Office rules) becomes operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023.

Source: Section 690.207 — Health Licensing Office rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.207 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.207
689.207 Authority of board to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the State Board of Pharmacy may require the fingerprints of a person who is:

(1) Applying for a license or certificate that is issued by the board;

(2) Applying for renewal of a license or certificate that is issued by the board; or

(3) Under investigation by the board. [2005 c.730 §68]

Note: 689.207 (Authority of board to require fingerprints) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 689 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 689.207 — Authority of board to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.415 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.415
687.415 Practice of direct entry midwifery without license prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person may not practice direct entry midwifery in this state unless the person holds a license to practice direct entry midwifery under ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) .

(2) A person may practice direct entry midwifery in this state without a license to practice direct entry midwifery if:

(a) The person is a licensed health care practitioner and the services described in ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) are within the scope of the person’s license; or

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The person is acting as a traditional midwife and does not use legend drugs or devices, the use of which requires a license under the laws of this state;

(B) The person does not advertise that the person is a midwife; and

(C) The person discloses to each client on a form adopted by the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery by rule:

(i) That the person does not possess a professional license issued by the state;

(ii) That the person’s education and qualification have not been reviewed by the state;

(iii) That the person is not authorized to carry and administer potentially life saving medications;

(iv) That the risk of harm or death to a mother or newborn may increase as a result of the information described in sub-subparagraphs (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph;

(v) A plan for transporting the client to the nearest hospital, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , if a problem arises during labor or childbirth;

(vi) That the client will not have recourse through a complaint process; and

(vii) The types of midwives who are licensed by the state.

(3) If supervised by a person licensed to practice direct entry midwifery, a student midwife, birth assistant or other individual may assist the direct entry midwife in the provision of services described in ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) .

(4) A license to practice direct entry midwifery under ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) is required for purposes of reimbursement under medical assistance programs. [1993 c.362 §11; 2013 c.657 §1]

Source: Section 687.415 — Practice of direct entry midwifery without license prohibited; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.720 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.720
688.720 Requirements for licensure
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to engage in the practice of athletic training to an applicant who submits to the office:

(1) Sufficient proof that the applicant:

(a) Has passed a nationally accredited examination that is approved by the Board of Athletic Trainers;

(b) Is at least 18 years of age; and

(c) Has met other requirements for licensure established by the board; and

(2) The fee established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) . [1999 c.736 §8; 2003 c.547 §9; 2012 c.43 §19; 2013 c.62 §2; 2013 c.314 §30a; 2019 c.378 §5]

Source: Section 688.720 — Requirements for licensure; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.171 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.171
684.171 State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Account
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners under this chapter shall be paid into the General Fund in the State Treasury and placed to the credit of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Account which is hereby established and such moneys are appropriated continuously and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and ORS 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) and 676.860 (Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for physical health care providers) . [1973 c.427 §26 (enacted in lieu of 684.710); 1991 c.892 §11; 2013 c.240 §13; 2017 c.511 §9]

Source: Section 684.171 — State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.806 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.806
676.806 Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board
Status: in_force

(1) There is created, within the Health Licensing Office, the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor, including:

(a) Four members who are licensed by the board under ORS 676.810 (Board duties) ;

(b) One member who is a licensed psychiatrist, with experience or training in treating autism spectrum disorder;

(c) One member who is a licensed psychologist, with experience or training in treating autism spectrum disorder;

(d) One member who is a licensed developmental pediatrician, with experience or training in treating autism spectrum disorder;

(e) One member of the general public who does not have a financial interest in the provision of applied behavior analysis and does not have a ward or family member who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; and

(f) One member who is a parent, guardian or family member of an individual who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and has received some form of applied behavior analysis therapy.

(2) Not more than one member of the board may be an employee of an insurer.

(3) The appointments of the members of the board are subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(4) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on November 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(5) A member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(6) The board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the board determines.

(7) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(8) The board shall meet at least once every year as determined by the office. The board may also meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the board. [Formerly 676.800]

Source: Section 676.806 — Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.530 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.530
675.530 License
Status: in_force

(1) If an applicant for initial licensure as a clinical social worker has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571 (Fees) , the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall issue a license to the applicant.

(2) An applicant for licensure as a clinical social worker shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(a) Has complied with all applicable provisions of ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) and the applicable rules of the board;

(b) Holds a master’s degree in social work from a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the board;

(c) Has completed the equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the field of clinical social work in accordance with rules of the board;

(d) Has satisfactorily completed the requirements for certification as a clinical social work associate under ORS 675.537 (Certification as clinical social work associate) ; and

(e) If required under ORS 675.535 (Examination) , has passed the written examination for licensure as a clinical social worker.

(3) The board shall adopt rules relating to the clinical experience required under subsection (2)(c) of this section after consultation with persons active in the field of clinical social work. The rules may allow for including experience obtained in the course of the study of social work as part of the clinical experience required under subsection (2)(c) of this section. [1977 c.677 §4; 1979 c.769 §3; 1989 c.721 §28; 1997 c.381 §2; 2009 c.442 §§8,9; 2011 c.241 §2]

Source: Section 675.530 — License; qualifications; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.990 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.990
688.990 Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of any provision of ORS 688.020 (License required to practice physical therapy or use designation) , 688.120 (Fraudulent representations prohibited) , 688.415 (License or permit requirement) or 688.425 (Licensed persons may use title) is a Class A misdemeanor. [1959 c.461 §25; subsection (2) enacted as 1977 c.534 §21; 1989 c.171 §80; 2005 c.627 §14; 2011 c.597 §283]

Source: Section 688.990 — Criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.109 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.109
701.109 Reporting of final judgments
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “judgment” means:

(a) A judgment issued in a court action; or

(b) A court order that confirms an arbitration award.

(2) A contractor shall send the Construction Contractors Board a copy of a final judgment entered by a circuit court of this state, or by an equivalent court in another state, if the judgment orders the contractor to pay damages that arise from a breach of contract or from negligent or improper work and that relate to the construction or proposed construction of a residential structure. The contractor shall cause the copy of the final judgment to be delivered to the board no later than 45 days after the final judgment is recorded.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a contractor is not required to send the board a copy of a final judgment if:

(a) The contractor paid the damages and other amounts payable by the contractor under the judgment no later than 30 days after recording of the judgment; or

(b) The contractor is appealing the judgment and has filed any undertaking on appeal required by ORS 19.300 (Undertakings on appeal generally) .

(4) In determining whether to impose a disciplinary sanction under this chapter, the board shall give due consideration to any past or current attempts by the contractor to make payments toward satisfaction of a judgment. [2007 c.540 §2]

Source: Section 701.109 — Reporting of final judgments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.410 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.410
682.410 Emergency transportation of police dog
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any local law to the contrary, an emergency medical services provider may provide emergency transportation for treatment to a police dog that is injured in the line of duty, provided that such transportation for treatment does not delay or otherwise interfere with the emergency transportation for treatment of any human.

(2) As used in this section, “police dog” means a dog owned or used by a law enforcement unit, as defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) , in the course of the law enforcement unit’s work. [2021 c.122 §2]

Source: Section 682.410 — Emergency transportation of police dog , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.532 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.532
701.532 Home energy assessor certification
Status: in_force

(1) The Construction Contractors Board shall certify an individual as a home energy assessor if the individual meets the requirements of this section and of any rule adopted by the board under this section. A home energy assessor certificate must be renewed annually.

(2) The board shall require that an applicant for a home energy assessor certificate present proof of passing a training program designated by the State Department of Energy under ORS 469.703 (Home energy performance score system) .

(3) The board may adopt rules to regulate the practice of assigning home energy performance scores, including:

(a) Prescribing the form and manner of applying for a home energy assessor certificate;

(b) Establishing procedures for the issuance, renewal or revocation of a home energy assessor certificate; and

(c) Establishing fees necessary for the administration of ORS 701.527 (Definitions for ORS 702.527 to 701.536) to 701.536 (Assessor and contractor exemption from testing and continuing education) that do not exceed the following amounts:

(A) $100 for application for a home energy assessor certificate;

(B) $100 for issuance of an initial one-year home energy assessor certificate; and

(C) $100 for renewal of a one-year home energy assessor certificate. [2013 c.383 §5]

Source: Section 701.532 — Home energy assessor certification; training; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.610 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.610
673.610 Application of ORS 673.605 to 673.740
Status: in_force

ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) do not apply to:

(1) Any full- or part-time employee hired to fill a permanent position, who in connection with the duties as an employee has the incidental duty of preparing income tax returns for the business of the employer only.

(2) Any attorney at law rendering services in the performance of the duties of an attorney at law.

(3) While acting as such, any fiduciary, or the regular employees thereof, acting on behalf of the fiduciary estate, the testator, trustor, grantor, or beneficiaries thereof.

(4) A certified public accountant who holds an active permit issued by any state, a public accountant holding a valid permit issued under ORS 673.100 (License as public accountant) or a public accounting firm registered in any state.

(5) Any employee of a certified public accountant, public accountant or registered public accounting firm described in subsection (4) of this section.

(6) Any person employed by a local, state or federal governmental agency but only in performance of official duties. [1973 c.387 §3; 1977 c.100 §1; 1999 c.322 §31; 2001 c.638 §14; 2007 c.178 §3]

Source: Section 673.610 — Application of ORS 673.605 to 673.740 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.115 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.115
679.115 Licensing of dental instructor
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Oregon Board of Dentistry shall issue a dental instructor’s license to practice dentistry to any person who furnishes the board with evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant meets the requirements of subsection (2) of this section.

(2) An applicant for a dental instructor’s license must be a full-time instructor of dentistry engaged in dental activities, including but not limited to participation in a faculty practice plan, within the scope of the applicant’s employment at Oregon Health and Science University and either:

(a) Be a graduate of an accredited dental school; or

(b) If the applicant is not a graduate of an accredited dental school, have a certificate or degree showing successful completion of an advanced dental education program of at least two years’ duration from an accredited dental school and:

(A) Be licensed to practice dentistry in another state or a Canadian province;

(B) Have held an instructor’s or faculty license to practice dentistry in another state or a Canadian province immediately prior to becoming an instructor of dentistry at Oregon Health and Science University;

(C) Have successfully passed any clinical examination recognized by the board for initial licensure; or

(D) Be certified by the appropriate national certifying examination body in a dental specialty recognized by the American Dental Association.

(3) The board may refuse to issue or renew a dental instructor’s license to an applicant or licensee:

(a) Who has been convicted of an offense or disciplined by a dental licensing body in a manner that bears, in the judgment of the board, a demonstrable relationship to the ability of the applicant or licensee to practice dentistry in accordance with the provisions of this chapter;

(b) Who has falsified an application for licensure; or

(c) For cause as described under ORS 679.140 (Discipline of licensee) or 679.170 (Prohibited practices) .

(4) A person issued a dental instructor’s license is restricted to the practice of dentistry for or on behalf of Oregon Health and Science University.

(5) A license issued to an applicant qualifying for a dental instructor’s license who is a specialist by virtue of successful completion of an advanced dental education program is restricted to the specialty in which the dentist was trained.

(6) As used in this section, “accredited” means accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency, if any. [1999 c.578 §8; 2001 c.188 §1; 2013 c.413 §1; 2015 c.394 §1]

Source: Section 679.115 — Licensing of dental instructor; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.482 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.482
687.482 Peer review
Status: in_force

(1) Peer review of a licensed direct entry midwife conducted under ORS 687.480 (Rules) is subject to the provisions of ORS 41.675 (Inadmissibility of certain data provided to peer review body of health care providers and health care groups) . Charts and records created during or for the purpose of the practice of direct entry midwifery are not data under ORS 41.675 (Inadmissibility of certain data provided to peer review body of health care providers and health care groups) .

(2) Peer review that is conducted outside of the Health Licensing Office may not be used to replace office regulatory investigations of complaints against licensed direct entry midwives. [2011 c.650 §2; 2013 c.568 §59]

Source: Section 687.482 — Peer review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.645 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.645
701.645 Contracts and housing not subject to ORS 701.620 to 701.640
Status: reserved

ORS 701.620 (Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640) to 701.640 (Prohibition against contrary provisions, covenants or clauses) do not apply to:

(1) A contract for the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, moving or demolition of a building that is subject to the Low-Rise Residential Dwelling Code;

(2) A public contract under ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) or ORS chapter 279A, 279B or 279C; or

(3) Housing in which all or part of the dwelling units are reserved for rental to persons having an income equal to or less than 80 percent of the median household income for the area as determined by the Housing and Community Services Department. [2003 c.675 §59; 2003 c.794 §331d]

Note: See note under 701.620 (Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640) .

Source: Section 701.645 — Contracts and housing not subject to ORS 701.620 to 701.640 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.330 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.330
674.330 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board shall collect from each state certified appraiser and each state licensed appraiser an annual registry fee as required by the federal Act and in an amount determined by the Appraisal Subcommittee.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (1) of this section and in addition to any fees required by subsection (1) of this section, the board may establish by rule fees to be charged and collected under this chapter. The fees established by the board may include, but need not be limited to, fees:

(a) For each certification or licensure examination administered under ORS 674.310 (Duties and powers of board) .

(b) For each certificate or license awarded or issued under ORS 674.310 (Duties and powers of board) .

(c) For each renewal of a certificate or license awarded or issued under ORS 674.310 (Duties and powers of board) .

(d) For each duplicate certificate or license, where the original license is lost or destroyed and affidavit made thereof.

(e) For the renewal of an inactive certificate or license.

(f) For the reactivation of an inactive certificate or license.

(g) For late renewal, in addition to the renewal fee.

(h) For a temporary registration provided for under ORS 674.120 (Nonresident certificate or license recognized) .

(i) For each application.

(j) For inactive status.

(k) For each walk-in examination.

(L) For each appraiser assistant registration.

(m) For each appraiser assistant renewal. [1991 c.5 §10; 1993 c.89 §1; 1993 c.465 §7; 2005 c.109 §5; 2021 c.313 §6]

Source: Section 674.330 — Fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.320 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.320
673.320 Requirements for providing attestation services or compilation services or issuing report
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person or business organization in this state may not provide attestation services or compilation services for or issue a report on financial statements of any other person, firm, organization or governmental unit unless the person or business organization:

(A) Holds a permit or registration issued under ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) ;

(B) Is authorized to practice public accountancy in this state under ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) ; or

(C) Is exempt from the registration requirement under ORS 673.160 (Registration of business organizations) (3).

(b) The prohibitions of this subsection do not apply to:

(A) An officer, partner, employee, shareholder, member, manager or owner of any firm or organization affixing that person’s own signature to any statement or report in reference to the financial affairs of the firm or organization with wording designating the position, title or office that the person holds in the firm or organization;

(B) Any act of a public official or employee in the performance of official duties; or

(C) The performance by any person, other than a licensee or registrant, of other services, including the preparation of tax returns, management advisory services and the preparation of financial statements, without the issuance of reports thereon.

(2) Any transmission of financial statements or information using language as specified in ORS 673.325 (Statement allowed without permit or authorization) or as recognized by the Oregon Board of Accountancy is not a report.

(3) A person may not assume or use the title or designation “certified public accountant,” or the abbreviation “C.P.A.,” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card or device tending to indicate that the person is a certified public accountant, unless the person:

(a) Holds a valid certificate of certified public accountant issued under ORS 673.040 (Eligibility for certificate of certified public accountant) and a permit issued pursuant to ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) ; or

(b) Is authorized to practice public accountancy in this state under ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) .

(4) A business organization may not assume or use the title or designation “certified public accountant,” or the abbreviation “C.P.A.,” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card or device tending to indicate that the business organization is composed of certified public accountants unless the business organization:

(a) Is registered under ORS 673.160 (Registration of business organizations) ; or

(b) Is exempt from the registration requirement under ORS 673.160 (Registration of business organizations) (3).

(5) A person may not assume or use the title or designation “public accountant,” or the abbreviation “P.A.,” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card or device tending to indicate that the person is a public accountant unless that person holds a valid license issued under ORS 673.100 (License as public accountant) and permit issued under ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) .

(6) A business organization may not assume or use the title or designation “public accountant,” or the abbreviation “P.A.,” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card or device tending to indicate that the business organization is composed of public accountants, unless the business organization is registered under ORS 673.160 (Registration of business organizations) .

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person or business organization may not assume or use any title or designation likely to be confused with the titles “certified public accountant” or “public accountant,” or any abbreviations likely to be confused with the abbreviations “C.P.A.” or “P.A.,” unless the person or business organization:

(A) Holds a valid permit or registration issued under ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) ;

(B) Is authorized to practice public accountancy in this state under ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) ; or

(C) Is exempt from the registration requirement under ORS 673.160 (Registration of business organizations) (3).

(b) This subsection does not restrict the use of any title, designation or abbreviation awarded by institutions that are recognized by the board by rule.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person or business organization may not assume or use any title or designation that includes the words “accountant,” “auditor” or “accounting” in connection with any other wording, including that of a report, that implies that the person or business organization holds a permit or registration or has special competence as an accountant or auditor, unless the person or business organization:

(A) Holds a permit or registration issued under ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) ;

(B) Is authorized to practice public accountancy in this state under ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) ; or

(C) Is exempt from the registration requirement under ORS 673.160 (Registration of business organizations) (3).

(b) This subsection does not prohibit:

(A) A partner, officer, employee, shareholder, member, manager or owner of any firm or organization from affixing that person’s own signature to any statement or report in reference to the financial affairs of the firm or organization with wording designating the position, title or office that the person holds in the firm or organization;

(B) Any act of a public official or employee in the performance of official duties; or

(C) Use of the words “accountant” or “accounting” by a person or business offering services that are not restricted to a person or business organization holding a license or permit to practice public accountancy.

(9) A person or business organization holding a permit or registration under ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) may not use a professional or business name or designation that is misleading about the legal form of the business organization, about the persons who are partners, officers, shareholders, members, managers or owners of the business organization or about any other matter. Notwithstanding any provision of this subsection, the names of one or more former partners, shareholders, members or managers may be included in the name of a registered business organization or its successor.

(10) A person holding a permit issued under ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) may not perform attestation services or compilation services in any business organization that does not hold a valid registration under ORS 673.160 (Registration of business organizations) .

(11) Subsections (1) to (10) of this section apply to a person or business organization holding a certification, license, permit, designation or degree granted in another jurisdiction entitling the holder to engage in the practice of public accountancy or its equivalent in the other jurisdiction unless:

(a) The person is authorized to practice public accountancy in this state under ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) ;

(b) The business organization is exempt from the registration requirement under ORS 673.160 (Registration of business organizations) (3); or

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The activities of the person or business organization in this state are limited to the provision of professional services to clients in this state, where the clients are residents of, governments of or business entities in the other jurisdiction in which the person holds the entitlement;

(B) The person or business organization does not provide attestation services or compilation services or issue reports regarding the financial statements of any other persons, organizations or governmental units in this state; and

(C) The person or business organization does not hold out to clients, potential clients or the public in this state that the person or business organization is licensed or registered under ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) and does not use any title or designation other than the one under which the person or business organization practices in the other jurisdiction, followed by the name of the other jurisdiction and, if applicable, any translation of the title or designation into the English language.

(12) Notwithstanding subsection (11) of this section, a person or business organization holding a certification, license, permit, designation or degree granted in another jurisdiction that entitles the holder to engage in the practice of public accountancy as a certified public accountant in the other jurisdiction may prepare, advise or assist in the preparation of tax returns without obtaining a license or registration under ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) and may use the title or designation “certified public accountant” or the abbreviation “C.P.A.” in connection with tax services described in this subsection as long as the person or business organization does not have an office in this state. [Amended by 1999 c.322 §18; 2001 c.104 §257; 2001 c.638 §10; 2007 c.178 §2; 2009 c.531 §7; 2015 c.451 §21]

Source: Section 673.320 — Requirements for providing attestation services or compilation services or issuing report; exceptions; use of terms certified public accountant, public accountant, C.P.A. or P.A.; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.042 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.042
701.042 Residential or commercial developers
Status: in_force

A residential or commercial developer:

(1) Shall act only in association with licensed general contractors, one or a combination of whom must have sole responsibility for overseeing all phases of construction activity on a property; and

(2) May not perform any construction work on a property. [2007 c.836 §6; 2007 c.836 §7]

Source: Section 701.042 — Residential or commercial developers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.057 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.057
702.057 Civil remedies available for educational institutions and student athletes
Status: in_force

(1) An educational institution or student athlete shall have a cause of action against an athlete agent for damages caused by a violation of ORS 702.005 (Definitions) to 702.065 (Uniformity of law) , 702.991 (Criminal penalties) and 702.994 (Civil penalties) . In an action under this section, the court may award to the prevailing party costs and reasonable attorney fees.

(2) For the purposes of this section, damages of an educational institution or student athlete include losses and expenses incurred because, as a result of the conduct of an athlete agent, the educational institution or student athlete was injured by a violation of ORS 702.005 (Definitions) to 702.065 (Uniformity of law) , 702.991 (Criminal penalties) and 702.994 (Civil penalties) or was penalized, disqualified or suspended from participation in athletics by a national association for the promotion and regulation of athletics, by an athletic conference or by reasonable self-imposed disciplinary action taken to mitigate sanctions likely to be imposed by such an organization.

(3) A cause of action under this section does not accrue until the educational institution or student athlete discovers or by the exercise of reasonable diligence would have discovered the violation by the athlete agent.

(4) Any liability of the athlete agent under this section is several and not joint.

(5) ORS 702.005 (Definitions) to 702.065 (Uniformity of law) , 702.991 (Criminal penalties) and 702.994 (Civil penalties) do not restrict rights, remedies or defenses of any person under law or equity. [1999 c.1079 §11; 2005 c.525 §17; 2017 c.113 §13]

Source: Section 702.057 — Civil remedies available for educational institutions and student athletes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.365 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.365
677.365 Consent required
Status: in_force

(1) Artificial insemination shall not be performed upon a woman without her prior written request and consent and, if she is married, the prior written request and consent of her spouse.

(2) Whenever a child is born who may have been conceived by the use of semen of a donor who is not the woman’s spouse, a copy of the request and consent required under subsection (1) of this section shall be filed by the physician who performs the artificial insemination with the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics. The state registrar shall prescribe the form of reporting.

(3) The information filed under subsection (2) of this section shall be sealed by the state registrar and may be opened only upon an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(4) If the physician who performs the artificial insemination does not deliver the child conceived as a result of the use of semen of a donor who is not the woman’s spouse, it is the duty of the woman and the spouse who consented pursuant to subsection (1) of this section to give that physician notice of the child’s birth. The physician who performs the artificial insemination shall be relieved of all liability for noncompliance with subsection (2) of this section if the noncompliance results from lack of notice to the physician about the birth. [1977 c.686 §3; 2015 c.629 §57]

Note: See note under 677.355 (“Artificial insemination” defined) .

Source: Section 677.365 — Consent required; filing with State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics; notice to physician , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.300 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.300
675.300 Grounds and procedures for denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license
Status: in_force

(1) The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license or may impose probationary conditions where the licensee or applicant has:

(a) Committed unprofessional conduct as defined by the standards established by the board;

(b) Obtained or attempted to obtain a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts;

(c) Violated any provision of ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) or 675.850 (Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy) or any order or rule adopted by the board; or

(d) Committed gross negligence or incompetence in the performance of professional duties.

(2) The board may suspend or revoke the license of any person licensed under ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) if the licensee has an impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards) .

(3) When the board proposes to refuse to issue or renew a license or proposes to revoke or suspend a license, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(4) Judicial review of orders under subsection (3) of this section shall be conducted in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(5) Information that the board obtains as part of an investigation into licensee or applicant conduct or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving licensee or applicant conduct is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) . [1977 c.858 §§13,14,15; 1997 c.791 §12; 2009 c.756 §9; 2011 c.132 §1; 2015 c.79 §3]

Source: Section 675.300 — Grounds and procedures for denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license; confidentiality of information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.405 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.405
687.405 “Direct entry midwifery” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) , “direct entry midwifery” means providing the following services for compensation:

(1) Supervision of the conduct of labor and childbirth;

(2) Providing advice to a parent as to the progress of childbirth;

(3) Rendering prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care; and

(4) Making newborn assessments. [1993 c.362 §1; 2011 c.650 §4; 2013 c.657 §12]

Source: Section 687.405 — “Direct entry midwifery” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.020
686.020 License required to practice veterinary medicine
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, no person shall:

(a) Practice veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry, in this state unless the person holds a valid license issued by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board and the license is not expired, revoked or suspended at the time of practice.

(b) Affix or append any letters to the name of the person, indicating a degree in medicine, such as V.S., V.D., D.V.S., M.D.C., D.M.C., D.V.M., or use the word doctor, veterinary, veterinarian, professor, animal doctor, animal surgeon, or any abbreviation or combination thereof of similar import in connection with the name of the person, or any trade name with which the person is interested, in the conduct of any occupation or profession pertaining to the diagnosis or treatment of animal diseases or conditions mentioned in this chapter, unless such person is legally entitled to use such designation.

(2) A person who holds a valid license issued by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board that is not expired, revoked or suspended is exempt from the provisions of ORS 348.609 (Representation of possession of academic degree) (1) to (4). [Amended by 1987 c.651 §2; 2005 c.196 §1]

Source: Section 686.020 — License required to practice veterinary medicine; title and abbreviations usable by licensees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.065 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.065
704.065 Decal to be affixed to boat
Status: in_force

(1) A person who acts or offers to act as an outfitter and guide using boats to carry passengers on the waters of this state shall affix to each boat used in providing outfitter and guide services an identifying decal issued by the State Marine Board or other governmental agency, subject to rules of the board, showing the year of issuance, the passenger-carrying capacity of the boat and such other information as the board may prescribe.

(2) The boat decals for each outfitter and guide who uses a boat to carry passengers on the waters of this state expire on December 31 of each calendar year. [2005 c.438 §3]

Source: Section 704.065 — Decal to be affixed to boat , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.380 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.380
690.380 Display of license required
Status: in_force

(1) A person who holds a license under ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) shall notify the Health Licensing Office in writing of the regular address of the place or places where the person performs or intends to perform services in a field of practice and shall keep the license conspicuously posted in the place of business at all times.

(2) The office shall keep a record of the place or places of business of each person who holds a license.

(3) Any notice required to be given by the office to a person who holds a license may be given by mailing the notice to the address of the last place of business of which the person has notified the office. [1987 c.698 §8; 1993 c.30 §5; 2001 c.104 §266; 2003 c.547 §55; 2005 c.648 §70; 2011 c.346 §14; 2013 c.568 §95]

Source: Section 690.380 — Display of license required; notice to Health Licensing Office of place of business; notice to licensees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.520 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.520
680.520 Examination of applicants
Status: in_force

(1) Examinations of applicants for licensure under ORS 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) to 680.565 (Authority of Health Licensing Office and director) shall be held at least once a year at such times and places as the State Board of Denture Technology may determine. Timely and appropriate notice shall be given to each applicant.

(2) The examination shall be sufficiently thorough to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of the applicant to practice denture technology. The examination may be in the form of written, oral or practical demonstration of skills, or a combination of any such types. The examination shall cover at least subjects listed in ORS 680.515 (Application for license) (2) and any additional subjects required by the Health Licensing Office by rule that are based on changes in industry technology, health care delivery systems, client safety or scientific infection control techniques. [1979 c.1 §5; 1981 c.313 §3; 1991 c.921 §3; 1993 c.142 §6; 2005 c.415 §4; 2005 c.648 §25a; 2012 c.43 §10; 2013 c.568 §45]

Source: Section 680.520 — Examination of applicants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.815 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.815
677.815 Application of ORS 677.805 to 677.840
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 677.805 (“Ankle” defined for ORS 677.805 to 677.840) to 677.840 (Fees) do not prevent:

(a) Any person, firm or corporation from manufacturing, selling, fitting or adjusting any shoe or appliance designed and intended to equalize pressure on different parts of the foot.

(b) The sale by licensed druggists of plasters, salves and lotions for the relief and cure of corns, warts, callosities and bunions.

(2) ORS 677.805 (“Ankle” defined for ORS 677.805 to 677.840) to 677.840 (Fees) shall not be construed to apply to or interfere with:

(a) The practice of any person whose religion treats or administers to the sick or suffering by purely spiritual means, nor with any individual’s selection of any such person.

(b) Physicians licensed by the Oregon Medical Board, other than physicians licensed under ORS 677.805 (“Ankle” defined for ORS 677.805 to 677.840) to 677.840 (Fees) , nor to surgeons of the United States Army, Navy and United States Public Health Service, when in actual performance of their official duties. [Formerly 682.030; 1987 c.158 §140; 2013 c.129 §18]

Source: Section 677.815 — Application of ORS 677.805 to 677.840 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.555 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.555
689.555 Agricultural drugs and certain other substances
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in this chapter prohibits the sale by any person of agricultural or garden spray, sheep dip, blue stone, copperas, squirrel poison, fly paper, ant poison, gopher poison, insect powder, poultry vermifuge and arsenic sprays when they are in original unbroken packages, prepared and labeled with official poison labels and showing antidotes.

(2) Nothing in this chapter requires or authorizes the licensing or regulation of the sale of economic poisons, which includes any substance or mixture of substances intended to be used for preventing, destroying, repelling or mitigating any and all insects, fungi, weeds, parasites, or other plant or animal pest, collectively or individually, which may infest or be detrimental to vegetation or any domestic animal or fowl life. [1979 c.777 §40; 1985 c.565 §112]

Source: Section 689.555 — Agricultural drugs and certain other substances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.435 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.435
686.435 Removal of domestic animal from veterinary facility
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Domestic animal” means an animal that has a keeper and is not livestock.

(b) “Keeper” means the owner of a domestic animal or an agent of the owner who has apparent authority to secure care for the domestic animal.

(c) “Livestock” means equines, bovines, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats and swine, and chickens, turkeys and other domesticated fowl.

(2) A veterinary facility may provide for the removal of a domestic animal from the facility if the keeper does not retake possession of the domestic animal. Prior to the removal of a domestic animal under this section, the veterinary facility must send the keeper a letter by certified mail notifying the keeper that the domestic animal will be removed from the facility if the keeper does not arrange to retake possession of the domestic animal. The letter must be addressed to the last address for the keeper known to the veterinary facility.

(3) If the keeper does not contact the veterinary facility and arrange to retake possession of the domestic animal, the facility may provide for removal of the domestic animal four or more days after the keeper has received or refused delivery of the letter sent under subsection (2) of this section, as evidenced by the certified mail receipt or upon the return of the letter as undeliverable. If the keeper contacts the veterinary facility but fails to retake possession of the domestic animal as arranged, the facility may provide for removal of the domestic animal four or more days after the date on which the keeper fails to retake possession of the domestic animal. The removal of a domestic animal under this section may:

(a) Be by means of placing the domestic animal with a rescue group or animal shelter;

(b) Be by means of adopting out the domestic animal; or

(c) If the removal cannot reasonably be performed under paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection, be by means of humanely euthanizing the domestic animal.

(4) A veterinary facility providing for the removal of a domestic animal under this section shall keep a record of the date and method of removal of the domestic animal, including but not limited to contact information for any person or entity taking possession of the domestic animal from the facility.

(5) The Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may adopt rules governing veterinary facility removal of a domestic animal under this section. [2011 c.399 §1]

Note: 686.435 (Removal of domestic animal from veterinary facility) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 686 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 686.435 — Removal of domestic animal from veterinary facility; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.991 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.991
687.991 Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of ORS 687.021 (Practice of massage without license prohibited) or of any rule adopted under ORS 687.121 (Rules) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) Violation of ORS 687.410 (When use of title authorized) is a Class A misdemeanor. [1955 c.492 §14; 1977 c.507 §15; 2003 c.547 §27]

Source: Section 687.991 — Criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.486 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.486
689.486 When license required
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician or use the title of pharmacy technician unless licensed to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician.

(2) To be licensed to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician, a person shall:

(a) Submit a license application in the manner prescribed by the State Board of Pharmacy; and

(b) Pay the license fee established by the board.

(3) The license application prescribed by the board shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) The name and address of the applicant;

(b) The educational qualifications of the applicant;

(c) The work history of the applicant; and

(d) The applicant’s criminal offender record of any conviction or of any arrest less than one year old on which there has been no acquittal or dismissal.

(4) A license under this section expires annually. To renew a license to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician, a person shall:

(a) Submit the application for renewal of a license in the form prescribed by the board;

(b) Pay the license renewal fee established by the board;

(c) Pay the fee for late license renewal, if applicable;

(d) Provide updated information regarding educational qualifications, work history and criminal arrest and conviction history; and

(e) Comply with all other requirements for license renewal established by the board.

(5) The board may adopt rules to issue a temporary license to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician to a qualified applicant. A temporary license issued under this subsection may be renewed once.

(6) A person may not employ an individual to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician unless the individual is licensed to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician under this chapter.

(7) A person licensed to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician may perform the duties of a pharmacy technician only under the supervision, direction and control of a pharmacist. [1997 c.729 §6; 2001 c.595 §2; 2005 c.313 §7; 2013 c.514 §9; 2023 c.90 §1]

Source: Section 689.486 — When license required; qualifications for licensure; renewal; temporary license; supervision required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.123 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.123
687.123 Inspection of massage facilities and other premises
Status: in_force

Upon complaint about a massage facility or the premises on which a massage therapist practices massage, the State Board of Massage Therapists or its authorized representative may inspect the massage facility or premises in order to determine whether the massage facility or premises meet the standards set by order of the board under ORS 687.121 (Rules) (1) or (2). [1989 c.841 §17; 1999 c.537 §19; 2013 c.409 §9]

Source: Section 687.123 — Inspection of massage facilities and other premises , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.427 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.427
678.427 Oregon State Board of Nursing support for nonprofit wellness organization
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall support an Oregon nonprofit organization, exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, that promotes the well-being of Oregon health professionals through education, coordinated regional counseling, telemedicine services and research, in order to allow nurses authorized to practice in Oregon to receive the benefit of the services offered by the nonprofit organization. [2022 c.38 §15]

Note: 678.427 (Oregon State Board of Nursing support for nonprofit wellness organization) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 678 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 678.427 — Oregon State Board of Nursing support for nonprofit wellness organization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.250 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.250
683.250 Oregon Board of Optometry
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Optometry operates as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) , for the purpose of carrying out this chapter. The board consists of five members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Four must be doctors of optometry licensed and in practice in Oregon; and

(b) One member must be a member of the public who represents health consumers and who:

(A) Is not otherwise eligible for appointment to the board;

(B) Is not the spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a doctor of optometry; and

(C) Does not have a direct or indirect relationship to health care professionals, to the health care industry or to the ophthalmic optical industry.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members required to be a doctor of optometry may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by a professional organization representing doctors of optometry.

(b) In selecting the members of the board, the Governor shall strive to balance the representation on the board according to:

(A) Geographic areas of this state; and

(B) Ethnic group.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of each member is three years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than two terms end each year. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board for any reason, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(b) Each member of the board shall qualify by taking and subscribing the oath of office required by the Oregon Constitution, which shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.

(c) A board member shall be removed immediately from the board if, during the member’s term, the member:

(A) Is not a resident of this state;

(B) Has been absent from three consecutive board meetings, unless at least one absence is excused; or

(C) Is not a licensed doctor of optometry or a retired doctor of optometry who was a licensed doctor of optometry in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a doctor of optometry.

(4) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(5) A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. [Amended by 1971 c.102 §9; 1971 c.650 §32; 1973 c.792 §38; 1981 c.203 §1; 1987 c.443 §12; 1997 c.643 §31; 1999 c.1084 §65; 2009 c.535 §18; 2009 c.756 §96]

Source: Section 683.250 — Oregon Board of Optometry; qualification and terms of members; quorum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.703 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.703
671.703 Investigation of claim
Status: in_force

(1) Upon acceptance of a claim described in ORS 671.695 (Types of claims) , the State Landscape Contractors Board shall initiate an investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, if the board determines that facts exist supporting an order for payment, the board may order the landscape contracting business to pay the claim. A party to the claim may request a hearing on the order issued by the board.

(2) Subject to subsection (5) of this section, if the resolution of the claim requires a hearing, the board may require that the hearing be conducted as a binding arbitration under rules adopted by the board under subsection (4) of this section.

(3) The board may use arbitration, mediation or other forms of dispute resolution to resolve a landscaping dispute between any parties who agree to follow the rules of the board, including parties to a dispute that is not a claim described in ORS 671.695 (Types of claims) .

(4) Except as provided in this subsection, rules adopted by the board to regulate arbitration under subsections (2) and (3) of this section must substantially conform with the provisions of ORS 36.600 (Definitions) , 36.610 (Effect of agreement to arbitrate) to 36.630 (Provisional remedies) , 36.635 (Initiation of arbitration) (2), 36.640 (Consolidation of separate arbitration proceedings) , 36.645 (Appointment of arbitrator) (2), 36.650 (Disclosure by arbitrator) to 36.680 (Judicial enforcement of preaward ruling by arbitrator) , 36.685 (Award) (1) and 36.690 (Change of award by arbitrator) to 36.740 (Relationship to electronic signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) . The rules may:

(a) Require that a hearing under ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) be conducted for issues for which a petition could be filed under ORS 36.615 (Application for judicial relief) , 36.620 (Validity of agreement to arbitrate) , 36.625 (Petition to compel or stay arbitration) and 36.640 (Consolidation of separate arbitration proceedings) ;

(b) Limit orders and awards made by the arbitrator as necessary to comply with ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) ;

(c) Require that a request that an arbitrator modify or correct an award under ORS 36.690 (Change of award by arbitrator) be submitted in a form specified by the rule;

(d) Require that a petition under ORS 36.705 (Vacating award) (2) or 36.710 (Modification or correction of award) (1) be filed in a shorter period of time than provided by ORS 36.705 (Vacating award) and 36.760; and

(e) Include any other provision necessary to conform the arbitration to ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) .

(5) A party to a claim that is subject to a board order of binding arbitration under subsection (2) of this section may avoid the arbitration if the party requests to have the claim resolved through a contested case hearing or files a complaint in a court. A party making a request or filing a complaint under this subsection is subject to the following provisions:

(a) If the party requests to have a claim resolved through a contested case hearing, the party must, within the time specified in paragraph (c) of this subsection, deliver the request in writing to the board and to all parties entitled by board rule to receive a copy of the request.

(b) If the party files a complaint in a court, the party must, within the time specified in paragraph (c) of this subsection, deliver a copy of the complaint to the board and to all parties entitled by the board rule to receive a copy of the complaint. If the party filing the complaint is the claimant, the claimant must allege all elements of the claim in the complaint. If the complaint is filed by the licensed landscape contracting business against whom a claim is alleged, the complaint may be a complaint for damages, a complaint for declaratory judgment or other complaint that allows the claimant to file a response alleging the elements of the claim. The claimant has the burden of proving the elements of the claim in any action described in this paragraph.

(c) A party that is subject to paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection must deliver a request or complaint to the board as described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection no later than the 30th day after the board sends notice that an arbitration hearing has been scheduled. Failure to timely deliver a request or complaint under this paragraph constitutes consent to the binding arbitration.

(d) If a party makes a timely request under paragraph (a) of this subsection for a contested case hearing and another party timely files a complaint in compliance with paragraph (b) of this subsection, the filing of the complaint supersedes the request for a contested case hearing.

(e) A party may not withdraw a request made in compliance with paragraph (a) of this subsection unless all parties agree to the withdrawal.

(f) The provisions of paragraph (b) of this subsection are in addition to any other requirements imposed by law regarding the filing of a complaint.

(6) An arbitration conducted under subsection (2) or (3) of this section must be held before an administrative law judge acting as arbitrator. The administrative law judge assigned to act as arbitrator of the case on behalf of the board must be from the Office of Administrative Hearings established under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) . The assignment of an administrative law judge to act as arbitrator is subject to a request for a different arbitrator under ORS 183.645 (Request for change of administrative law judge) or a rule adopted pursuant to ORS 183.645 (Request for change of administrative law judge) .

(7) If a party to a claim described in ORS 671.695 (Types of claims) requests a contested case hearing, the board shall schedule the hearing. If a party files a court action to determine the matter described in the claim, the board shall suspend further processing of the claim until the action is resolved by an appropriate court.

(8) If the matter described in a claim is submitted for determination by a court, the board may require that the claimant provide status reports on the pending action. The board may dismiss or close a claim described in ORS 671.695 (Types of claims) as established by rule of the board if the claimant fails to submit status reports on a pending action.

(9) If a final order or arbitration award is issued under this section and the landscape contracting business does not pay the claim on or before the 30th day after receiving the order, the board shall order the claim paid out of the bond, letter of credit or deposit filed under ORS 671.690 (Surety bond, letter of credit or other security) .

(10) The board may dismiss or close a claim as established by rule of the board if:

(a) The claimant does not permit the person against whom the claim is filed to be present at any on-site investigation made by the board; or

(b) The board determines that the person against whom the claim is filed is capable of complying with recommendations made by the board relative to the claim, but the claimant does not permit the person to comply with the recommendations. The board may dismiss or close a claim under this paragraph only if the person was licensed at the time the work was first performed and is licensed at the time the board makes its recommendations.

(11) The board may suspend processing a claim if the board determines that the nature or complexity of the claim is such that a court is the appropriate forum for the adjudication of the claim. [1979 c.840 §8; 1983 c.452 §17; 1987 c.461 §4; 1989 c.153 §1; 1991 c.533 §2; 1995 c.645 §4; 2001 c.198 §§3,4; 2003 c.75 §56; 2003 c.598 §§48,49; 2007 c.149 §7; 2007 c.541 §37a]

Source: Section 671.703 — Investigation of claim; resolution processes; dismissal of claim; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.585 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.585
701.585 Effect of notice of defect on time for commencing court action
Status: in_force

(1) If an owner sends a contractor, subcontractor or supplier a notice of defect within the time allowed for the owner to commence a court action against that contractor, subcontractor or supplier for a claim described in ORS 701.565 (Notice of defect requirement) , the time for the owner to commence the action shall be extended, notwithstanding any statute of limitation or statute of ultimate repose, until the later of:

(a) One hundred and twenty days after the owner receives a written response from the contractor, subcontractor or supplier that received the notice of defect if the written response does not contain a written offer to perform remediation or pay monetary compensation for one or more of the defects or incidental damage described in the notice of defect;

(b) One hundred and twenty days after the owner rejects a written offer by any contractor, subcontractor or supplier to perform remediation or pay monetary compensation for one or more of the defects or incidental damage described in the notice of defect; or

(c) Thirty days after the date specified in an accepted written offer by which the offering contractor, subcontractor or supplier is to complete the remediation or complete payment of monetary compensation for one or more of the defects and any incidental damage described in the notice of defect.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not shorten or terminate the time for bringing a claim in accordance with applicable statutes of ultimate repose and statutes of limitation.

(3) Delivery of a secondary notice sent by a contractor, subcontractor or supplier under ORS 701.570 (Secondary notice of defect) does not act to toll the expiration of any right of the owner to commence a court action against the recipient of the secondary notice.

(4) Any remediation performed pursuant to an accepted offer made under ORS 701.570 (Secondary notice of defect) does not constitute a new performance and, for purposes of ORS 12.135 (Action for damages from construction, alteration or repair of improvement to real property) , relates back to the earliest date of substantial completion or abandonment of the construction, alteration or repair of the improvement to real property. [2003 c.660 §6]

Note: See note under 701.560 (Definitions for ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605) .

Source: Section 701.585 — Effect of notice of defect on time for commencing court action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.445 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.445
678.445 Administration of noninjectable medication by nursing assistant
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that the Oregon State Board of Nursing adopt by rule, subject to ORS 678.155 (Restrictions on certain standards prescribed by board) , standards that allow a nursing assistant in a long term care facility to administer noninjectable medication under the direct supervision of or as delegated by a registered nurse.

(2) If a nurse employed by the long term care facility questions the efficacy, need or safety of continuation of medications dispensed by that nurse or by another employee of the facility to a patient, the nurse shall report that question to the physician or nurse practitioner who ordered or authorized the medication and shall seek further instructions concerning the continuation of the medication. [1979 c.770 §18; 2017 c.129 §1]

Source: Section 678.445 — Administration of noninjectable medication by nursing assistant; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.055 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.055
688.055 Qualifications of physical therapist assistant
Status: in_force

Each applicant for a license as a physical therapist assistant shall:

(1) Be at least 18 years of age.

(2) Be of good moral character as determined by the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy.

(3) Be a graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant education program approved by the board.

(4) Pass to the satisfaction of the board an examination approved by the board to determine the fitness of the applicant to work as a physical therapist assistant or to be entitled to be licensed as provided in ORS 688.080 (Reciprocity) . An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist assistant who does not pass the examination on the first attempt may retake the examination as provided by rules adopted by the board. [1969 c.339 §5; 1971 c.585 §5; 1973 c.827 §74; 1975 c.111 §5; 2005 c.627 §6; 2019 c.43 §17]

Source: Section 688.055 — Qualifications of physical therapist assistant; examination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.615 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.615
676.615 Rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Director of the Health Licensing Office may adopt rules necessary for the administration of the laws that the Health Licensing Office is charged with administering.

(2) In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the director may adopt rules necessary for the administration of ORS 676.560 (Purpose of Health Licensing Office) to 676.625 (Health Licensing Office Account) and 676.992 (Civil penalties) .

(3) The office may adopt rules establishing requirements for placement of an authorization issued by the office in a dormant status upon application by the authorization holder and establishing conditions for reactivation of the authorization.

(4) Pursuant to ORS 676.560 (Purpose of Health Licensing Office) and 676.568 (Office responsibilities) , the office may adopt rules to recognize specialties within a regulated field of practice subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) and may establish requirements for education, experience, examinations and supervision as necessary to ensure public safety and competency within the specialty. [1999 c.885 §7; 2005 c.648 §8; 2009 c.701 §13; 2013 c.314 §14; 2013 c.568 §29; 2017 c.155 §12e; 2017 c.499 §16]

Source: Section 676.615 — Rulemaking authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.547 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.547
701.547 Model list of accessibility features
Status: in_force

The Construction Contractors Board shall adopt by rule a model list of features recommended for inclusion in a list of features that a developer supplies to a purchaser of residential housing under ORS 701.545 (Provision of accessible features list to purchaser) . In developing the model list of features, the board shall solicit the comments of advocacy groups and other organizations serving persons with disabilities. [Formerly 701.530]

Note: See note under 701.545 (Provision of accessible features list to purchaser) .

Source: Section 701.547 — Model list of accessibility features; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.020
675.020 Practice or representation as psychologist prohibited without license
Status: in_force

(1) To safeguard the people of the State of Oregon from the dangers of unqualified and improper practice of psychology, no person shall, unless exempted from the provisions of ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) by ORS 675.090 (Application of ORS 675.010 to 675.150) :

(a) Practice psychology in this state without first being licensed under ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) ; or

(b) Represent oneself to be a psychologist without first being licensed under ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) .

(2) As used in subsection (1)(b) of this section, “represent oneself to be a psychologist” means to use any title or description of services incorporating the words “psychology,” “psychological,” “psychotherapy” or “psychologist,” or to offer or render to individuals or to groups of individuals services included in the practice of psychology.

(3) A psychologist licensed under ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) shall practice under the name of the psychologist only, but nothing in ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) or rules adopted thereunder shall be deemed to prevent a licensed psychologist from using an assumed business name or other designation to describe a place, institution, organization or agency where or in connection with which the psychologist conducts practice. [1963 c.396 §2; 1971 c.362 §1; 1973 c.777 §2; 1987 c.158 §136; 1993 c.585 §2; 1995 c.810 §2]

Source: Section 675.020 — Practice or representation as psychologist prohibited without license; use of business name or designation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.410 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.410
686.410 Continuing education required
Status: in_force

(1) Each veterinarian or veterinary technician licensed in this state shall satisfactorily continue professional education in subjects related to the practice of veterinary medicine or the duties of a veterinary technician in order to be eligible for the renewal of a license to practice veterinary medicine or to act as a veterinary technician.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person who is not actively practicing veterinary medicine may be issued an inactive license without meeting the requirements of ORS 686.110 (Renewal of licenses or permits) (1)(c). An inactive license does not permit the holder to practice veterinary medicine actively.

(b) A person who practices veterinary medicine for more than 30 days in a calendar year is actively practicing veterinary medicine within the meaning of this subsection.

(3) The Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board shall make rules:

(a) Prescribing the procedure and criteria for approval of continuing professional educational activities, including the number of hours of study necessary to constitute a professional educational unit and the number of professional educational units required annually for renewal of a license to practice veterinary medicine or to act as a veterinary technician.

(b) Prescribing the content of the form to be submitted to the board certifying completion of an approved professional educational activity.

(4) In adopting rules pursuant to subsection (3) of this section, the board shall consider:

(a) The need for formal, regularly scheduled professional educational activities.

(b) Alternate methods of study, including home study courses, seminars or other such activities for those persons who are unable to attend regularly scheduled activities.

(c) The necessity for examinations or other evaluation methods used to ensure satisfactory completion of the professional educational activity. [1979 c.743 §3; 2003 c.178 §6]

Source: Section 686.410 — Continuing education required; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.340 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.340
681.340 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may, by rule, impose fees for the following:

(a) License or certificate fee and renewal thereof.

(b) Delinquency fee.

(c) Application fee.

(d) Inactive license fee.

(e) Conditional license fee and renewal thereof.

(f) Temporary license or certificate fee and renewal thereof.

(2) Every person to whom a license is issued shall, as a condition precedent to its issuance, and in addition to any application, examination or other fee, pay the prescribed initial license fee. The board may, by rule, provide for waiver of such fee where the license is issued less than 45 days before the date on which it will expire.

(3) Fees established by the board under subsection (1) of this section shall be in accordance with ORS 291.050 (Definitions for ORS 291.050 to 291.060) to 291.060 (Report of fees to Legislative Assembly) .

(4) The fees collected by the board are exclusive and a municipality may not require any person licensed under the provisions of this chapter to furnish any bond or pass any examination. [Formerly 694.425; 1987 c.43 §4; 1993 c.472 §2; 1995 c.147 §2; 1995 c.280 §14; 2005 c.698 §12; 2011 c.133 §8]

Source: Section 681.340 — Fees; waiver; exclusivity of fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.255 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.255
701.255 Funds retained for collection of civil penalties
Status: in_force

The Construction Contractors Board may retain 20 percent annually from the funds collected under ORS 701.992 (Civil penalties and other sanctions) . The amount retained under this section shall be continuously appropriated for the board’s costs of collection of civil penalties imposed by order of the board. [1989 c.928 §29; 1995 c.771 §5]

Source: Section 701.255 — Funds retained for collection of civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.540 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.540
675.540 Grounds for disciplinary action
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (8) of this section, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers may impose any or all of the sanctions specified in subsection (2) of this section, upon proof, after a hearing pursuant to the provisions of ORS chapter 183 relating to a contested case, that a regulated social worker:

(a) Has been convicted in this or any other state of a crime that is a felony in this state;

(b) Has been convicted of a felony in a federal court;

(c) Is unable to perform the practice of social work by reason of physical illness;

(d) Has an impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards) ;

(e) Has been grossly negligent or has engaged in unprofessional conduct in the practice of social work;

(f) Has violated any provision of ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) or 675.850 (Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy) or any rule adopted under ORS 675.600 (Duties of board) ; or

(g) Notwithstanding ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) , has been convicted of a sex crime as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) or has been convicted in another state or jurisdiction of a crime that is substantially equivalent to a sex crime as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) .

(2) Pursuant to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the board may:

(a) Deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew any authorization to practice regulated social work issued under ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) .

(b) Place a regulated social worker on probation and impose conditions or limits on the scope of practice of a regulated social worker.

(c) Impose a civil penalty not to exceed $3,000 for each violation.

(3) The expiration, or voluntary surrender by a regulated social worker, of an authorization to practice regulated social work does not deprive the board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of, or any action or disciplinary proceedings against, the regulated social worker.

(4) Information that the board obtains as part of an investigation into the conduct of a regulated social worker or an applicant for an authorization to practice regulated social work or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving the conduct of a regulated social worker or applicant, is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) .

(5) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183 relating to a contested case, the board may impose a civil penalty in an amount up to $5,000 upon proof that, after a person’s authorization to practice regulated social work has been revoked by the board, the person has:

(a) Engaged in the practice of clinical social work; or

(b) Represented that the person is a regulated social worker.

(6) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183 relating to a contested case, the board may impose a civil penalty of up to $3,000 upon proof that a person who is not a regulated social worker has:

(a) Represented that the person is a regulated social worker; or

(b) Used the title “social worker” or any title, words or abbreviations that indicate that the person has an authorization to practice regulated social work in violation of ORS 675.520 (Use of title prohibited without license) .

(7) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183 relating to a contested case, the board may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 upon proof that a person who is not a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 (License) or a clinical social work associate certified under ORS 675.537 (Certification as clinical social work associate) has:

(a) Engaged in the practice of clinical social work, unless the person is permitted to practice clinical social work under ORS 675.523 (License or certification required to practice clinical social work) ; or

(b) Represented that the person is a clinical social worker or clinical social work associate.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) As used in this section, “social work services” means clinical social work, the practice of baccalaureate social work, the practice of master’s social work or the practice of social work.

(b) The board may not suspend or revoke a person’s authorization to practice regulated social work, or refuse to grant a person an authorization to practice regulated social work, because of a conviction or license suspension or revocation resulting solely from the person’s provision of social work services relating to reproductive or gender-affirming health care that are otherwise lawful in this state but unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the person provided the services, so long as the services provided were performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the services. [1977 c.677 §6; 1979 c.769 §5; 1985 c.52 §4; 1989 c.721 §32; 1997 c.381 §4; 1997 c.791 §14; 2009 c.442 §12; 2009 c.756 §13; 2013 c.60 §3; 2015 c.79 §5; 2015 c.611 §2; 2023 c.228 §31b]

Source: Section 675.540 — Grounds for disciplinary action; authorized sanctions and penalties; investigation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.612 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.612
697.612 Registration requirement
Status: in_force

(1) A person that has not registered with the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services under ORS 697.632 (Registration procedure) may not engage in business in this state in the course of which the person:

(a) Performs a debt management service; or

(b) Receives money or other valuable consideration or expects to receive money or other valuable consideration for:

(A) Soliciting or receiving an application from a consumer for a debt management service;

(B) Forwarding or providing a completed application for a debt management service to a debt management service provider;

(C) Referring a consumer to another debt management service provider, if the person is a debt management service provider;

(D) Providing a consumer’s name, address or other information that identifies the consumer to a debt management service provider for the purpose of arranging the provision of a debt management service; or

(E) Providing advice, assistance, instruction or instructional material concerning a debt management service to a consumer.

(2) A debt management service provider registered under ORS 697.632 (Registration procedure) may negotiate on a consumer’s behalf for a reasonable alternative repayment schedule or to reduce a claim described in 11 U.S.C. 502 if the debt management service provider is a nonprofit budget and credit counseling agency approved in accordance with 11 U.S.C. 111.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

(a) An employee of a debt management service provider, if the debt management service provider is registered under ORS 697.632 (Registration procedure) .

(b) An attorney licensed or authorized to practice law in this state, if the attorney provides a debt management service only incidentally in the practice of law.

(c) A financial institution or a trust company, both as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) .

(d) A consumer finance company licensed under ORS chapter 725.

(e) An escrow agent licensed under ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) to the extent that the escrow agent is acting to close an escrow, as defined in ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) , is engaging in activity related to a collection escrow, as defined in ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) , or is serving as a trustee of a trust deed in accordance with ORS 86.713 (Qualifications of trustee) . This paragraph does not apply if the escrow agent:

(A) Assists an unregistered debt management service provider that is not exempt from registration under this subsection in performing a debt management service; or

(B) Provides escrow services to a consumer in accordance with a debt management services plan executed by an unregistered debt management services provider that is not exempt from registration under this subsection.

(f) A mortgage banker or mortgage broker licensed under ORS 86A.095 (Short title) to 86A.198 (Materials in languages other than English) or a mortgage loan originator, as defined in ORS 86A.100 (Definitions) .

(g) A broker-dealer registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, if the broker-dealer is subject to and acts in accordance with regulations promulgated by either commission.

(h) A consumer reporting agency, as defined in 15 U.S.C. 1681a(f).

(i) A public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) .

(j) A person that is obeying or acting in accordance with a court order.

(k) An accredited educational institution or program that offers or performs a debt management service without receiving money or other valuable consideration, if the institution or program performs the debt management service as an incidental part of a class or a duty the institution or program provides regularly.

(L) A nonprofit budget and credit counseling agency approved in accordance with 11 U.S.C. 111 that:

(i) Provides only an individual or group briefing, as described in 11 U.S.C. 109(h), or an instructional course concerning personal financial management, as described in 11 U.S.C. 111; and

(ii) Does not receive or offer to receive funds from a consumer for the purpose of distributing the funds among the consumer’s creditors in full or partial payment of the consumer’s debts.

(m) A nonprofit entity that provides advice, assistance, instruction or instructional materials to a consumer in return for a fee that is reasonably calculated to pay the cost of making the advice, assistance, instruction or instructional materials available.

(n) An organization or a counselor approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under 12 U.S.C. 1701x. [1983 c.17 §3; 2009 c.604 §2; 2009 c.863 §41; 2013 c.444 §2]

Source: Section 697.612 — Registration requirement; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.640 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.640
673.640 Issuance of licenses
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Tax Practitioners shall license as a tax consultant or a tax preparer each applicant who:

(a) Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board fitness for a license;

(b) Pays to the board an initial license fee as provided under ORS 673.685 (Fees) ; and

(c) Has no disciplinary actions pending before the board.

(2) The board shall issue evidence of licensing to each person licensed. [1973 c.387 §7; 1975 c.464 §11; 1985 c.559 §5; 2001 c.136 §6]

Source: Section 673.640 — Issuance of licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.605 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.605
670.605 Rules for application of definition of independent contractor
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with ORS chapter 183, those agencies responsible for the administration of ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) and ORS chapters 316, 656, 657 and 701 jointly shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 670.600 (Independent contractor defined) .

(2) The agencies responsible for the administration of ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) and ORS chapters 316, 656, 657 and 701 shall cooperate as necessary in their compliance and enforcement activities to ensure among the agencies the consistent interpretation and application of ORS 670.600 (Independent contractor defined) . [Formerly 701.030; 2001 c.409 §4; 2005 c.94 §115; 2005 c.533 §3a]

Source: Section 670.605 — Rules for application of definition of independent contractor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.490 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.490
703.490 Moneys credited to Police Standards and Training Account
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training under ORS 703.401 (Definitions) to 703.490 (Moneys credited to Police Standards and Training Account) , 703.993 (Criminal penalties for investigators) and 703.995 (Civil penalties for investigators) shall be paid into the General Fund in the State Treasury and credited to the Police Standards and Training Account established in ORS 181A.665 (Police Standards and Training Account) . [1997 c.870 §16; 2001 c.838 §18; 2005 c.613 §25; 2007 c.362 §3]

Source: Section 703.490 — Moneys credited to Police Standards and Training Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.720 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.720
681.720 Unauthorized practice of music therapy, use of title “music therapist”
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not practice music therapy or assume or use any title, words or abbreviations, including the title or designation “music therapist,” that indicate that the person is authorized to practice music therapy unless the person is licensed under ORS 681.710 (License to practice music therapy) .

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit:

(a) A person licensed under the laws of this state in a profession or occupation other than music therapy from using music in a manner incidental to the person’s practice;

(b) The use of music therapy as an integral part of a music therapy education program; or

(c) A person whose training and national certification attest to the person’s preparation and ability to practice the profession or occupation in which the person is certified, if the person does not represent that the person is a music therapist. [2015 c.632 §3]

Note: See note under 681.700 (Definitions for ORS 681.700 to 681.730) .

Source: Section 681.720 — Unauthorized practice of music therapy, use of title “music therapist”; exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.520 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.520
701.520 Construction Contractors Board Lead-Based Paint Activities Fund
Status: in_force

The Construction Contractors Board Lead-Based Paint Activities Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Construction Contractors Board Lead-Based Paint Activities Fund shall be credited to the fund. The fund consists of moneys received by the Construction Contractors Board under ORS 701.995 (Civil penalties for violations related to lead-based paint activities) . Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Construction Contractors Board for the purposes of lead poisoning prevention, including consumer and industry outreach, public education and other activities. [2009 c.757 §11]

Note: 701.520 (Construction Contractors Board Lead-Based Paint Activities Fund) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 701 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 701.520 — Construction Contractors Board Lead-Based Paint Activities Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.447 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.447
671.447 Persons supplying information to board or advisory committee
Status: in_force

A person that reports or supplies information in good faith to the State Landscape Architect Board or to an advisory committee assisting the board is immune from an action for civil damages as a result thereof. The board or committee shall not disclose the name of a person requesting confidentiality unless the testimony of the person is required as part of a board disciplinary proceeding. [2001 c.950 §7]

Source: Section 671.447 — Persons supplying information to board or advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.087 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.087
697.087 Injunction
Status: in_force

(1) Any person injured as a result of the violation of any provision of ORS 697.015 (Registration requirement) or 697.058 (Agency records) or any rule adopted under ORS 697.031 (Registration procedure) or 697.085 (Rules) may bring an action in an appropriate court to enjoin the practice or to recover actual damages or $200, whichever is greater. The court or the jury may award punitive damages and the court may provide such equitable relief as it deems necessary or proper.

(2) Notwithstanding any other actions provided by law, the Attorney General of the State of Oregon or the prosecuting attorney of any county may bring an action in the name of the state against any person to restrain and prevent violation of any provision of ORS 697.005 (Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095) to 697.095 (Civil penalties) .

(3) In any action brought by a person under this section, the court may award, in addition to the relief provided, reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal and costs. If the defendant prevails, the court may award reasonable attorney fees at trial and on appeal and costs if it finds the action to be frivolous.

(4) Actions brought under this section shall be commenced within one year from the date the violation occurs. [1995 c.622 §7]

Source: Section 697.087 — Injunction; damages; attorney fees; limitation on actions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.590 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.590
671.590 Reciprocal landscape construction professional licensing
Status: in_force

The State Landscape Contractors Board may license without examination any person who is a landscape construction professional licensed, certified or registered under the laws of another state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or another country where the requirements on the date the applicant was licensed, certified or registered were substantially equal to the requirements for licensing of landscape construction professionals in this state on the date of application by the person. [1971 c.764 §9; 1973 c.832 §30; 1975 c.757 §6; 1979 c.840 §5; 1983 c.452 §10; 2007 c.541 §23]

Source: Section 671.590 — Reciprocal landscape construction professional licensing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.565 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.565
671.565 Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements
Status: in_force

(1) Each person applying for a landscape contracting business license must:

(a) Pay to the State Landscape Contractors Board the applicable landscape contracting business license fee established by the board under ORS 671.650 (License fees) .

(b) Have a landscape construction professional license or employ at least one person with a landscape construction professional license to supervise the landscaping operation of the business.

(c) Submit the names of all employees who are licensed landscape construction professionals.

(d) File with the board a form of security acceptable under ORS 671.690 (Surety bond, letter of credit or other security) .

(e) File with the board a certificate of public liability, personal injury and property damage insurance covering the work of the landscape contracting business that is subject to ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) for an amount not less than $500,000.

(f) Indicate, as set forth in ORS 670.600 (Independent contractor defined) , the basis under which the applicant qualifies as an independent contractor and the class of independent contractor described in ORS 671.525 (Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor) for which the applicant qualifies.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If an applicant for licensing under this section qualifies to be classified as a nonexempt independent contractor, the applicant shall provide the employer identification number of the applicant and evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant provides workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all employees of the landscape contracting business.

(b) If an applicant for licensing under this section qualifies to be classified as an exempt independent contractor and has entered into a contract with a worker leasing company or temporary service provider for the supplying of workers to the landscape contracting business, the applicant shall provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has verified the maintenance of workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all leasing company or service provider employees supplied for use by the business. As used in this paragraph, “worker leasing company” and “temporary service provider” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 656.850 (License) .

(3) At the time of application for a license, for renewal of a license in active status or for return of a license to active status, the applicant shall provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the public liability, personal injury and property damage insurance required by this section and any workers’ compensation required of the applicant under ORS 671.527 (Applicant for landscape contracting business license workers’ compensation coverage) or 671.562 (Landscape contracting business workers’ compensation coverage) is in effect. During a license period, the licensee shall provide, to the extent required by the board, satisfactory evidence of continued public liability, personal injury and property damage insurance coverage and, if required under ORS 671.562 (Landscape contracting business workers’ compensation coverage) , workers’ compensation insurance coverage. [1983 c.452 §8; 1991 c.533 §1; 2005 c.609 §12; 2007 c.399 §3; 2007 c.541 §17a; 2011 c.283 §4; 2015 c.672 §8]

Source: Section 671.565 — Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.802 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.802
689.802 Prescription of short-acting opioid antagonist
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Opioid” means a natural, synthetic or semisynthetic chemical that interacts with opioid receptors on nerve cells in the body and brain to reduce the intensity of pain signals and feelings of pain.

(b) “Opioid overdose” means a medical condition that causes depressed consciousness, depressed respiratory function or the impairment of vital bodily functions as a result of ingesting opioids.

(c) “Short-acting opioid antagonist” means any short-acting drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the complete or partial reversal of an opioid overdose.

(2) In accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy under ORS 689.205 (Rules) , a pharmacist may prescribe a short-acting opioid antagonist and the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist.

(3) If a prescription is presented to a pharmacist for dispensing an opiate or opioid in excess of a morphine equivalent dose established by rule by the board, the pharmacist may offer to prescribe and provide, in addition to the prescribed opiate or opioid, a short-acting opioid antagonist and the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist. [Formerly 689.682]

Source: Section 689.802 — Prescription of short-acting opioid antagonist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.155 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.155
686.155 Fine for administrative or clerical violation of law or rule
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183 and subsection (2) of this section, the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may impose a fine on any permit or license holder under this chapter for an administrative or clerical violation of this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter if the violation does not create a risk of harm to the public, as established by the board by rule.

(2) A fine imposed under this section may not exceed $100. [2015 c.418 §2]

Source: Section 686.155 — Fine for administrative or clerical violation of law or rule; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.710 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.710
676.710 Complaint process
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall establish a process to receive and investigate complaints regarding a temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) or current or former personnel of a temporary staffing agency, including any current or former personnel employed by a temporary staffing agency or for whom a temporary staffing agency procured temporary employment or that the temporary staffing agency referred or assigned to temporary employment. The process established under this section must allow any person to submit a complaint. The office shall investigate a complaint received through the process established under this section and shall report its findings to the complainant and the temporary staffing agency to which the complaint relates.

(2) The office may impose civil penalties on a temporary staffing agency in addition to the civil penalties described in ORS 676.725 (Civil penalties) , or revoke, suspend or impose conditions on the authorization of a temporary staffing agency pursuant to criteria adopted by the Oregon Health Authority by rule, in circumstances including but not limited to the following:

(a) If personnel currently or formerly employed by a temporary staffing agency, or for whom a temporary staffing agency procures temporary employment or that the temporary staffing agency refers or assigns to temporary employment:

(A) Engages in abuse, neglect or exploitation of a patient, resident, client or consumer of the entity that engaged the temporary staffing agency;

(B) Engages in conduct that presents a threat to the health, safety or welfare of others, including but not limited to a patient, resident, client, consumer or employee of the entity that engaged the temporary staffing agency; or

(C) Does not meet the qualifications or requirements for the position in which the personnel is working, including but not limited to qualifications or requirements for knowledge, skills or experience or professional authorization; or

(b) If the temporary staffing agency is not in compliance with ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) , 676.704 (Prohibition on operation without authorization) or 676.707 (Temporary staffing agency duties regarding personnel, records) or rules adopted under ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) , 676.704 (Prohibition on operation without authorization) or 676.707 (Temporary staffing agency duties regarding personnel, records) . [2023 c.506 §2]

Note: The amendments to 676.710 (Complaint process) by section 12, chapter 506, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 15, chapter 506, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

676.710 (Complaint process) . (1) The Health Licensing Office shall establish a process to receive and investigate complaints regarding a temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) or current or former personnel of a temporary staffing agency, including any current or former personnel employed by a temporary staffing agency or for whom a temporary staffing agency procured temporary employment or that the temporary staffing agency referred or assigned to temporary employment. The process established under this section must allow any person to submit a complaint. The office shall investigate a complaint received through the process established under this section and shall report its findings to the complainant and the temporary staffing agency to which the complaint relates.

(2) The office may impose civil penalties on a temporary staffing agency in addition to the civil penalties described in ORS 676.725 (Civil penalties) , or revoke, suspend or impose conditions on the authorization of a temporary staffing agency pursuant to criteria adopted by the Oregon Health Authority by rule, and in circumstances including but not limited to the following:

(a) If personnel currently or formerly employed by a temporary staffing agency, or for whom a temporary staffing agency procures temporary employment or that the temporary staffing agency refers or assigns to temporary employment:

(A) Engages in abuse, neglect or exploitation of a patient, resident, client or consumer of the entity that engaged the temporary staffing agency;

(B) Engages in conduct that presents a threat to the health, safety or welfare of others, including but not limited to a patient, resident, client, consumer or employee of the entity that engaged the temporary staffing agency; or

(C) Does not meet the qualifications or requirements for the position in which the personnel is working, including but not limited to qualifications or requirements for knowledge, skills or experience or professional authorization; or

(b) If the temporary staffing agency is not in compliance with ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) , 676.704 (Prohibition on operation without authorization) , 676.707 (Temporary staffing agency duties regarding personnel, records) , 676.716 (Temporary staffing agency maximum rates) , 676.719 (Exception from maximum rates) or 676.722 (Waiver of maximum rates) or rules adopted under ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) , 676.704 (Prohibition on operation without authorization) , 676.707 (Temporary staffing agency duties regarding personnel, records) , 676.716 (Temporary staffing agency maximum rates) , 676.719 (Exception from maximum rates) or 676.722 (Waiver of maximum rates) .

Source: Section 676.710 — Complaint process; Health Licensing Office authority to impose additional civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.031 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.031
701.031 Evidence of doing business as contractor
Status: in_force

(1) It is prima facie evidence that a person is doing business as a contractor if:

(a) The person for that person’s own use performs, employs others to perform, or for compensation and with the intent to sell the structure arranges to have performed, work described in ORS 701.005 (Definitions) (5); and

(b) Within any 36-month period the person offers for sale two or more newly built structures on which work described in paragraph (a) of this subsection was performed.

(2) Licensure under this chapter is prima facie evidence that the licensee conducts a separate, independent business. [2007 c.114 §3]

Source: Section 701.031 — Evidence of doing business as contractor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.054 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.054
684.054 Issuing license
Status: in_force

(1) Upon complying with ORS 684.040 (Application for license) , and earning a passing grade on the examination authorized by ORS 684.050 (Examination) or 684.052 (Use of nationally administered test) , an applicant shall be licensed as a chiropractic physician upon payment of a fee established by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners by rule, unless the board refuses to grant the license on grounds specified in ORS 684.100 (Grounds for discipline of licensee or refusal to license) .

(2) A chiropractic physician shall promptly notify the board of any change in the professional address of the chiropractic physician.

(3) After meeting the standards of the board for a chiropractic assistant under ORS 684.155 (Additional powers of board) , a person shall be certified as a chiropractic assistant upon payment of an application fee, examination fee and initial certificate fee established by the board by rule. The certificate may be renewed annually upon payment of a fee established by the board by rule. [1969 c.191 §3; 1989 c.805 §2; 1991 c.300 §3; 2013 c.514 §3]

Source: Section 684.054 — Issuing license; chiropractic assistant; fees; rules; notification of address change required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.802 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.802
676.802 Definitions for ORS 676.802 to 676.830
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 676.802 (Definitions for ORS 676.802 to 676.830) to 676.830 (Health benefit plan credentialing for applied behavior analysis providers) :

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Applied behavior analysis” means the design, implementation and evaluation of environmental modifications, using behavioral stimuli and consequences, to produce significant improvement in human social behavior, including the use of direct observation, measurement and functional analysis of the relationship between environment and behavior.

(b) “Applied behavior analysis” does not mean psychological testing, neuropsychology, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, sex therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy or long-term counseling as treatment modalities.

(2) “Licensed health care professional” means an individual whose scope of practice includes applied behavior analysis and who is licensed by:

(a) The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board;

(b) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists;

(c) The Oregon Medical Board;

(d) The Oregon State Board of Nursing;

(e) The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy;

(f) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology;

(g) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers; or

(h) The Oregon Board of Psychology. [2015 c.674 §1; 2017 c.6 §27; 2019 c.43 §10; 2023 c.500 §1]

Source: Section 676.802 — Definitions for ORS 676.802 to 676.830 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.215 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.215
674.215 Audits
Status: in_force

(1) The Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board may adopt rules establishing a procedure for auditing an appraisal management company registered under ORS 674.205 (Registration requirement) to examine the appraisal management company’s compliance with ORS 674.200 (Definitions for ORS 674.200 to 674.250) to 674.250 (Fees) .

(2) If an appraisal management company fails an audit, the board may impose a civil penalty under ORS 674.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 674.200 to 674.250) . [2010 c.87 §4; 2011 c.447 §11]

Note: See note under 674.200 (Definitions for ORS 674.200 to 674.250) .

Source: Section 674.215 — Audits; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).