ORS § 678.417 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.417
678.417 Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon State Board of Nursing to be used as specified in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The principal amount accrued in the fund shall be remitted quarterly on dates established by rule of the Oregon State Board of Nursing to an Oregon nonprofit organization, exempt from taxation under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, that:

(a) Works to advance the profession of nursing in this state through research, leadership development, educational support and advocacy for nursing;

(b) Conducts research studies on the nursing workforce in this state, including projected supply and demand of nurses and workforce shortages in nursing education and practice;

(c) Distributes information free of charge about the nursing workforce in this state to residents of this state; and

(d) Convenes nursing organizations to address issues and recommendations identified through nursing workforce research. [2015 c.660 §2; 2016 c.113 §2]

Note: 678.417 (Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund) 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 678.417 — Oregon Nursing Advancement Fund; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.420 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.420
677.420 Competency examination
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the Oregon Medical Board may at any time direct and order a mental, physical or medical competency examination or any combination thereof, and make such investigation, including the taking of depositions or otherwise in order to fully inform itself with respect to the performance or conduct of a licensee.

(2) If the board has reasonable cause to believe that any licensee is or may be unable to practice medicine or podiatry with reasonable skill and safety to patients, the board shall cause a competency examination of such licensee for purposes of determining the fitness of the licensee to practice medicine or podiatry with reasonable skill and safety to patients.

(3) Any licensee by practicing or by filing a registration to practice medicine or podiatry shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to mental or physical examination when so directed by the board and, further, to have waived all objection to the admissibility of information derived from such mental or physical or medical competency examination on the grounds of privileged communication.

(4) The board may request any medical organization to assist the board in preparing for or conducting any medical competency examination that the board may consider appropriate. [1975 c.796 §7; 1981 c.339 §3; 1983 c.486 §43; 1989 c.830 §28]

Source: Section 677.420 — Competency examination; investigation; consent by licensee; assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.039 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.039
678.039 Registered nurse employed or contracted with long term care facility, in-home care agency
Status: in_force

A registered nurse who is employed by or contracted with a long term care facility or an in-home care agency, as defined in ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) , may execute a medical order from a physician licensed to practice medicine in another state or territory of the United States if:

(1) The order is related to the care or treatment of an individual who is a client, patient or resident of the long term care facility or in-home care agency that employs or contracts the registered nurse; and

(2) The individual described in subsection (1) of this section has been a client, patient or resident of the long term care facility or in-home care agency for not more than 90 days. [2023 c.275 §2]

Source: Section 678.039 — Registered nurse employed or contracted with long term care facility, in-home care agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.572 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.572
676.572 Issuance of authorizations
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) or (7) of this section, an authorization issued by the Health Licensing Office becomes not current on the last day of the month, one year from the date of issuance.

(2) A certificate issued under ORS 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) becomes not current on the last day of the month, two years from the date of issuance.

(3) In order to renew an authorization, the holder of the authorization shall submit to the office on or before the date on which the authorization becomes not current:

(a) A renewal application;

(b) Fees established by the office under ORS 676.576 (Fees) ; and

(c) Any other information required by the office by rule.

(4) In order to activate an inactive authorization, the holder of the authorization shall submit to the office within three years after the authorization becomes not current:

(a) An activation application;

(b) Fees established by the office under ORS 676.576 (Fees) ; and

(c) Any other information required by the office by rule.

(5) In order to obtain a new authorization, the holder of an expired authorization shall submit a new application, pay fees established by the office under ORS 676.576 (Fees) and meet all requirements for a new authorization.

(6) If an authorization has been denied, suspended or revoked for commission of a prohibited act under ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) , the office may not issue or renew the authorization for at least one year after the denial, suspension or revocation.

(7) The office may vary the date on which an authorization becomes not current by providing the holder of the authorization with written notice of the new date and prorating the renewal fee accordingly.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An authorization must be posted at all times in public view at the location where services are rendered, in accordance with rules adopted by the office.

(b) A facility authorization must be posted at all times in public view at the facility address on file with the office.

(9) This section does not apply to temporary authorizations or authorizations related to demonstration permits. [Formerly 676.589]

Source: Section 676.572 — Issuance of authorizations; renewal; activation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.222 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.222
675.222 Employing unlicensed person prohibited
Status: in_force

No person shall hire or employ a person to practice as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant unless the person hired or employed is licensed in accordance with ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) . [1991 c.791 §4]

Source: Section 675.222 — Employing unlicensed person prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.175 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.175
673.175 Review of statement or report prepared by accountant required by consent agreement
Status: in_force

If the Oregon Board of Accountancy, as part of a consent agreement entered into under ORS 673.170 (Disciplinary actions) , requires a certified public accountant or public accountant to obtain review of any financial statement or report prepared by the certified public accountant or public accountant before the statement or report is issued, the review of the statement or report shall be performed by a certified public accountant or public accountant approved by the board to conduct the review. The liability of any certified public accountant or public accountant conducting the review shall be limited to any fees paid to the reviewer for conducting the review. This section shall not affect the liability of the certified public accountant or public accountant subject to the review. [1989 c.362 §2]

Source: Section 673.175 — Review of statement or report prepared by accountant required by consent agreement; liability of accountant performing review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.094 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.094
701.094 Definition for ORS 701.098 and 701.102
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 701.098 (Grounds for discipline) and 701.102 (Sanction for past unresolved activity or outstanding matters) , “owner” means:

(a) A sole proprietor of, partner in or holder of a controlling interest in a business; or

(b) A person defined as an owner by Construction Contractors Board rule.

(2) The board shall adopt rules defining an owner for purposes of subsection (1) of this section. The rules may not define an owner in a manner that includes an investor who has no right to manage a business, including but not limited to:

(a) A person who is solely a minority shareholder in a corporation;

(b) A member of a manager-managed limited liability company; or

(c) A limited partner in a limited partnership who does not participate in the control of the business of the limited partnership. [Formerly 701.077]

Source: Section 701.094 — Definition for ORS 701.098 and 701.102; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.210 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.210
676.210 Practice of health care profession after suspension or revocation of license prohibited
Status: in_force

No person whose license has been revoked or suspended by any board authorized by the statutes of the State of Oregon to issue licenses to practice a health care profession shall continue the practice of this profession after the order or decision of the board suspending or revoking the license of the person has been made. The license shall remain suspended or revoked until a final determination of an appeal from the decision or order of the board has been made by the court. [1953 c.592 §1; 1983 c.769 §4]

Source: Section 676.210 — Practice of health care profession after suspension or revocation of license prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.776 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.776
689.776 Inspection
Status: in_force

The State Board of Pharmacy shall ensure compliance with ORS 689.770 (Definitions for ORS 689.770 to 689.780) to 689.780 (Immunity) by:

(1) Inspecting the Charitable Prescription Drug Program on a regular basis; and

(2) Auditing records required to be maintained by a pharmacy in connection with the program. [2009 c.300 §5]

Source: Section 689.776 — Inspection; audit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.001 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.001
702.001 Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act
Status: in_force

ORS 702.005 (Definitions) to 702.065 (Uniformity of law) , 702.991 (Criminal penalties) and 702.994 (Civil penalties) shall be known and may be cited as the Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act. [2017 c.113 §1]

Source: Section 702.001 — Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.253 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.253
679.253 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 Oregon Board of Dentistry may require the fingerprints of a person who:

(1) Is employed or applying for employment by the board in a position in which the person has or will have access to information that is made confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations;

(2) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the board as a contractor, vendor or volunteer in a position in which the person has or will have access to information that is made confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations;

(3) Is applying for a license or permit that is issued by the board;

(4) Is applying for renewal of a license or permit that is issued by the board; or

(5) Is under investigation by the board. [2005 c.730 §54]

Note: 679.253 (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 679 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 679.253 — Authority of board to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.600 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.600
679.600 Definitions for ORS 679.600 to 679.630
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 679.600 (Definitions for ORS 679.600 to 679.630) to 679.630 (Rules) :

(1) “Collaborative agreement” means a written and signed agreement entered into between a dentist and a dental therapist under ORS 679.618 (Collaborative agreement required to practice dental therapy) .

(2) “Dental pilot project” means an Oregon Health Authority dental pilot project developed and operated by the authority.

(3) “Dentist” means a person licensed to practice dentistry under this chapter. [2021 c.530 §2]

Source: Section 679.600 — Definitions for ORS 679.600 to 679.630 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.110 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.110
688.110 Temporary permit
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy, in its discretion, may issue without examination a temporary permit to a person to practice as a physical therapist or to work as a physical therapist assistant in this state if the person files an application for license as provided in ORS 688.040 (Licensing procedure) or 688.080 (Reciprocity) , and pays to the board at the time of filing the application the temporary permit fee.

(2) A person holding a temporary permit may practice physical therapy only under the direction of a physical therapist licensed under ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) .

(3) The temporary permit shall be granted for a period not to exceed three months. The board may renew the temporary permit at its discretion for no more than 90 days. [1959 c.461 §12; 1969 c.339 §12; 1971 c.585 §11; 1975 c.526 §10; 1983 c.224 §3; 1991 c.703 §31; 2005 c.627 §9; 2016 c.13 §5; 2019 c.43 §21]

Source: Section 688.110 — Temporary permit; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.090 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.090
679.090 Issuance of license
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Dentistry shall, upon the applicant’s satisfactory completion of the educational requirements and written, laboratory and clinical examinations authorized under this chapter and upon receipt of the requisite fees, issue or renew the appropriate dental license. [Amended by 1963 c.284 §6; 1971 c.34 §1; 1983 c.169 §9]

Source: Section 679.090 — Issuance of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.350 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.350
681.350 Denial, suspension or revocation of license or conditional license
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may refuse to issue or renew any license or conditional license, may suspend or revoke any license or conditional license, may reprimand any licensee or conditional licensee or may place any licensee or conditional licensee on probation if the applicant, licensee or conditional licensee has:

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

(b) Violated any ethical standards of practice established under ORS 681.420 (Powers and duties) .

(c) Violated any lawful order or rule of the board.

(d) Violated any provisions of this chapter.

(e) Been disciplined by a professional licensing board in another state or in this state.

(f) An impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards) .

(2) An applicant, a licensee or a conditional licensee is entitled to an opportunity for a hearing that complies with all applicable requirements of ORS chapter 183 before the board takes final action under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A person whose license has been revoked or whose application for a license has been denied may apply for reinstatement or licensure only under conditions, if any, set forth in the board’s final order of revocation or denial of license.

(4) In disciplining a licensee or a conditional licensee, the board may impose any disciplinary action the board finds proper, including assessment of costs of the disciplinary proceedings as a civil penalty. [Formerly 694.435; 1985 c.64 §6; 1993 c.14 §26; 1995 c.280 §15; 2005 c.698 §13; 2009 c.756 §43]

(Speech-Language Pathology Assistant)

Source: Section 681.350 — Denial, suspension or revocation of license or conditional license; civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.145 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.145
688.145 Discipline procedure
Status: in_force

(1) When the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy proposes to impose any of the sanctions authorized in ORS 688.140 (Grounds for discipline) , opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(2) Judicial review of orders under subsection (1) of this section shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(3) 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) . [1971 c.734 §140; 1985 c.41 §4; 1997 c.791 §43; 2019 c.43 §23]

Source: Section 688.145 — Discipline procedure; review of orders; confidential information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.365 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.365
675.365 Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) to 675.410 (Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410) :

(1) “Certified associate sexual offense therapist” means a person who is certified under ORS 675.375 (Certification) or 675.380 (Reciprocal certification) to provide services for the treatment and rehabilitation of persons described in ORS 675.368 (Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410) while under the direct supervision of a certified clinical sexual offense therapist.

(2) “Certified clinical sexual offense therapist” means a person who is certified under ORS 675.375 (Certification) or 675.380 (Reciprocal certification) to provide services for the treatment and rehabilitation of persons described in ORS 675.368 (Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410) and who may supervise certified associate sexual offense therapists, certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapists and certified sexual offense therapist interns.

(3) “Certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist” means a person who is certified under ORS 675.375 (Certification) or 675.380 (Reciprocal certification) to provide limited services for the treatment and rehabilitation of persons described in ORS 675.368 (Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410) under the direct supervision of a certified clinical sexual offense therapist.

(4) “Certified sexual offense therapist” means a certified clinical sexual offense therapist, a certified associate sexual offense therapist, a certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist or a certified sexual offense therapist intern.

(5) “Certified sexual offense therapist intern” means a person who:

(a) Has not completed the supervised clinical experience and training required to be a certified associate sexual offense therapist; and

(b) Is certified under ORS 675.375 (Certification) to provide services for the treatment and rehabilitation of persons described in ORS 675.368 (Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410) while under the direct supervision of a certified clinical sexual offense therapist.

(6) “Direct supervision” means a minimum number of hours of supervision by a certified clinical sexual offense therapist required under ORS 675.375 (Certification) .

(7) “Professional disclosure statement” means a statement about an applicant for certification under ORS 675.375 (Certification) or 675.380 (Reciprocal certification) that includes the following information:

(a) Name, business address and telephone number;

(b) Philosophy and approach to treatment and rehabilitation of persons described in ORS 675.368 (Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410) ;

(c) Formal education and training;

(d) Continuing education experience and name of supervisor, if any;

(e) Fee schedules for sexual abuse specific treatment services; and

(f) The name, address and telephone number of the Sexual Offense Treatment Board.

(8) “Sexual abuse specific treatment” means the process of evaluation, assessment and reformation of persons described in ORS 675.368 (Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410) . [2007 c.841 §2; 2009 c.595 §1050; 2009 c.701 §4; 2017 c.421 §1; 2019 c.68 §1]

Note: 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) to 675.410 (Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 675 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 675.365 — Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.459 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.459
671.459 State Landscape Architect Board
Status: in_force

(1) The State Landscape Architect Board shall operate 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 ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) , 671.992 (Criminal penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459) and 671.995 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459) . The board shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor. Four of the members shall be registered landscape architects, three shall be public members, and all shall be residents of this state. The chair of the board shall be elected by the board from among the current members.

(2) 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 July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. [1981 c.536 §15; 1987 c.414 §44; 1993 c.744 §238; 1995 c.189 §11; 1997 c.643 §18; 1999 c.1084 §60; 2001 c.950 §21]

Source: Section 671.459 — State Landscape Architect Board; members; chair; term , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.270 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.270
686.270 Injunction against violations
Status: in_force

If at any time the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board concludes that any person is violating the Oregon veterinary medical laws the board may, in its own name, bring an action to enjoin that person from continuing such practice. The action shall be commenced and prosecuted in the same manner as an action not triable by right to a jury. If, after trial, the court finds that the defendant has been or is violating, or is threatening to violate, the Oregon veterinary medical laws it shall enter a permanent injunction restraining the defendant from so doing. In any such action it shall not be necessary to show that any person is especially injured by the acts complained of. The violation of any such temporary or permanent injunction may be punished by contempt as in other cases. Neither the bringing of such action nor any injunction entered therein, nor the punishment for contempt for violating any order or judgment entered in such action, shall prevent or prejudice the prosecution of any criminal action for any violation of this chapter. [Amended by 1979 c.284 §193]

Source: Section 686.270 — Injunction against violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.992 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.992
697.992 Jurisdiction of courts
Status: in_force

Justice courts have concurrent jurisdiction with circuit courts in all criminal prosecutions for violation of ORS 697.015 (Registration requirement) , 697.058 (Agency records) , 697.612 (Registration requirement) and 697.642 (Bond requirement) to 697.702 (Interference with records of debt management service provider) . [Derived from 697.480 (1957 Replacement Part) and 1959 c.635 §36; 1983 c.17 §32; 1995 c.622 §10; 2005 c.338 §22]

Source: Section 697.992 — Jurisdiction of courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.742 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.742
676.742 Requirement to practice, provide services in culturally, linguistically appropriate manner
Status: in_force

A licensed genetic counselor shall practice genetic counseling and provide the services described in ORS 676.730 (Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748) in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate for the patient or the patient’s family. The licensed genetic counselor may use as guidance under this section any standards established by a national certification organization for genetic counselors. [2021 c.231 §5]

Source: Section 676.742 — Requirement to practice, provide services in culturally, linguistically appropriate manner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.250 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.250
687.250 Enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists shall report to the proper district attorney all cases that in the judgment of the board warrant criminal prosecution under ORS 687.991 (Criminal penalties) .

(2) The board may, in its own name, assess a civil penalty against a person who violates a provision of ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) . The board may assess the civil penalty instead of or in addition to disciplinary action under ORS 687.081 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew, license or permit) , an injunction issued under ORS 687.021 (Practice of massage without license prohibited) or criminal prosecution by the district attorney under this section. The amount of the civil penalty may not exceed $1,000 for any single violation. Except as the board may otherwise provide under ORS 182.462 (Budgets for semi-independent state agencies) (1)(e), moneys collected through the assessment of civil penalties by the board under this subsection or ORS 687.081 (Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew, license or permit) shall be deposited into the account created by the board pursuant to ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) and are continuously appropriated to the board for carrying out the provisions of ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) . [Formerly 687.890; 2011 c.110 §4; 2013 c.409 §10]

Source: Section 687.250 — Enforcement; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.230 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.230
675.230 Application for licensing
Status: in_force

Any person desiring to be licensed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall apply in writing to the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board in the form and manner provided by the board. Each application shall include or be accompanied by evidence, satisfactory to the board, that the applicant possesses the qualifications prescribed in ORS 675.240 (Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapist) for applicants for licensing as an occupational therapist, or in ORS 675.250 (Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapy assistant) for applicants for licensing as an occupational therapy assistant. [1977 c.858 §4; 2005 c.21 §6]

Source: Section 675.230 — Application for licensing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.102 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.102
685.102 Continuing education required
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (5) of this section, each person holding a license under this chapter shall submit annually by December 31, evidence satisfactory to the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine of successful completion of an approved program of continuing education of at least 25 hours in naturopathic medicine, completed in the calendar year preceding the date on which the evidence is submitted, and completion during the renewal period, or documentation of completion within the previous 36 months, of:

(a) A pain management education program approved by the board and developed based on recommendations of the Pain Management Commission; or

(b) An equivalent pain management education program, as determined by the board.

(2) The board may exempt any person holding a license under this chapter from the requirements of subsection (1) of this section upon application showing evidence satisfactory to the board of inability to comply with the requirements because of physical or mental condition or because of other unusual or extenuating circumstances. However, a person may not be exempted from the requirements of subsection (1) of this section more than once in any five-year period.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a person holding a license under this chapter may be exempted from the requirements of subsection (1) of this section upon application showing evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is or will be in the next calendar year at least 70 years of age and is retired or will retire in the next calendar year from the practice of naturopathic medicine.

(4) The board shall require licensees to obtain continuing education for the use of pharmacological substances for diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic purposes in order to maintain current licensure.

(5) A person whose license is in inactive status must submit by December 31 of each year evidence satisfactory to the board of completion of 10 hours of approved continuing education in the calendar year preceding the date on which the evidence is submitted.

(6) Notwithstanding subsections (1), (2) and (5) of this section, in the case of an applicant under ORS 685.100 (License certificate) (6)(b) for reactivation of an inactive license, the continuing education requirement for reactivation shall be set by rule of the board. [1969 c.381 §2; 1973 c.829 §67; 1985 c.624 §10; 1993 c.55 §2; 1997 c.628 §2; 1999 c.479 §2; 2001 c.987 §17; 2003 c.154 §§4,5; 2007 c.327 §5; 2009 c.43 §19; 2021 c.50 §9]

Source: Section 685.102 — Continuing education required; exemptions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 698.650 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 698 / Section 698.650
698.650 Exemptions
Status: in_force

ORS 698.640 (Requirements for auction sales, consignment sales, auctioneers, consignees and auction marts) does not apply to:

(1) An auction, auctioneer or auction mart regulated under ORS chapter 599.

(2) The sale of timber at an auction or auction mart or by an auctioneer. In addition, the sale of timber at auction is with reserve unless the timber is in explicit terms put up without reserve.

(3) A transaction that is described or regulated under ORS 359.200 (Definitions for ORS 359.200 to 359.255) to 359.255 (Attorney fees) , 446.751 (Engaging in illegal consignment practices) , 622.160 (Signed statement to be attached to shellfish consignment) , 650.120 (Definitions for ORS 650.120 to 650.170) to 650.170 (Dealer’s remedy) or 822.060 (Illegal consignment practices) .

(4) An estate sale conducted under the authority of a court, or in accordance with procedures specified in ORS chapter 113, if the provisions of ORS 698.640 (Requirements for auction sales, consignment sales, auctioneers, consignees and auction marts) conflict with orders of the court or procedures set forth in ORS chapter 113.

(5) A going out of business sale regulated under ORS 646A.100 (Definitions for ORS 646A.100 to 646A.110) to 646A.110 (Applicability of ORS 646A.100 to 646A.110 and 646A.112) . [1983 c.404 §3; 2013 c.493 §3]

Source: Section 698.650 — Exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors698.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.615 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.615
689.615 Display of certificate or license
Status: in_force

(1) The holder of any certificate or license granted under this chapter shall display it conspicuously in the pharmacy or place of business to which it applies.

(2) All pharmacist certificates issued by the State Board of Pharmacy shall bear the signatures of all members and officers of the board.

(3) On payment by the applicant of the fee established by the board by rule under ORS 689.135 (General powers of board) , the board may issue a new certificate to a pharmacist if the applicant has lost the certificate or the certificate has been destroyed. [1979 c.777 §25; 1985 c.565 §114; 1987 c.108 §7; 1993 c.571 §17; 2013 c.514 §11]

Source: Section 689.615 — Display of certificate or license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.385 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.385
690.385 License renewal
Status: in_force

(1) To renew a license issued under ORS 690.365 (License to perform services and facility licenses) , the licensee must submit to the Health Licensing Office:

(a) A completed renewal application;

(b) The applicable renewal fee established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) ; and

(c) Satisfactory evidence of having completed any required continuing education credits on or before the expiration date of the license as specified by office rule.

(2) A temporary license issued under ORS 690.365 (License to perform services and facility licenses) expires as established by the office by rule. [1987 c.698 §9; 1993 c.30 §6; 2001 c.104 §267; 2003 c.547 §56; 2005 c.648 §71; 2009 c.701 §47; 2011 c.346 §15; 2013 c.314 §46; 2013 c.568 §96]

Source: Section 690.385 — License renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.100 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.100
671.100 Disciplinary authority of board
Status: in_force

(1) Any person may submit to the State Board of Architect Examiners a complaint against a registered architect. The complaint must be in writing and be sworn to by the complainant. The board shall review the complaint at the next regular board meeting following receipt of the complaint.

(2) Submitting a complaint under subsection (1) of this section does not give the claimant a particular priority for resolution of the complaint or restrict or prevent the board from acting on a complaint other than the complaint submitted under subsection (1) of this section. [Amended by 1971 c.734 §105; 2013 c.196 §11; 2023 c.70 §13]

Source: Section 671.100 — Disciplinary authority of board; charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.100 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.100
688.100 Renewals
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall renew the person’s license pursuant to the rules of the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy. A person who fails to renew the license on or before the expiration date specified by board rule may not practice as a physical therapist or work as a physical therapist assistant in this state until the lapsed license is renewed.

(2) The board may reinstate a lapsed license upon payment of all past renewal and delinquency fees.

(3) If a person’s license has lapsed for more than five consecutive years, that person shall reapply for a license and pay all applicable fees. The person shall also demonstrate to the board’s satisfaction competence to practice physical therapy, or shall serve an internship under a restricted license or take remedial or refresher courses, or both, at the discretion of the board. The board may also require the applicant to take an examination.

(4) A person who is licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall report to the board a name change or any change in business or residential address, electronic mail address or contact telephone number within 30 days after the date of change. [1959 c.461 §11; 1969 c.339 §11; 1971 c.585 §10; 1975 c.526 §9; 1983 c.224 §2; 2005 c.627 §8; 2019 c.43 §20]

Source: Section 688.100 — Renewals; rules; fee; lapse , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.515 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.515
677.515 Practice of medicine by physician assistant
Status: in_force

(1) A physician assistant may practice medicine by providing any medical service, including prescribing and administering controlled substances in Schedules II through V under the federal Controlled Substances Act:

(a) That is within the scope of practice of the physician assistant; and

(b) For which the physician assistant has obtained informed consent as provided in ORS 677.097 (Procedure to obtain informed consent of patient) , if informed consent is required.

(2) This chapter does not prohibit a student enrolled in a program for educating physician assistants approved by the Oregon Medical Board from rendering medical services if the services are rendered in the course of the program.

(3) The degree of autonomous judgment that a physician assistant may exercise shall be determined at the physician assistant’s primary location of practice by the community standards of care and the physician assistant’s education, training and experience.

(4) A physician assistant’s scope of practice is based on the physician assistant’s education, training and experience.

(5) The board may not limit the privilege of administering, dispensing and prescribing prescription drugs to population groups federally designated as underserved, or to geographic areas of the state that are federally designated health professional shortage areas, federally designated medically underserved areas or areas designated as medically disadvantaged and in need of primary health care providers by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or the Office of Rural Health. All prescriptions written pursuant to this subsection must bear the name, office address and telephone number of the physician assistant who writes the prescription.

(6) This chapter does not require or prohibit a physician assistant from practicing in a hospital licensed pursuant to ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) .

(7) Prescriptions for medications prescribed by a physician assistant in accordance with this section and ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) , 677.010 (Definitions for chapter) , 677.500 (Policy) , 677.511 (Physician assistant authority to prescribe and dispense prescription drugs) and 677.535 (Limited license) and dispensed by a licensed pharmacist may be filled by the pharmacist according to the terms of the prescription, and the filling of such a prescription does not constitute evidence of negligence on the part of the pharmacist if the prescription was dispensed within the reasonable and prudent practice of pharmacy. [Formerly 677.065; 1985 c.747 §52; 1989 c.830 §32; 1993 c.571 §27; 1999 c.119 §3; 1999 c.582 §5; 2001 c.744 §§1,2; 2005 c.366 §3; 2009 c.595 §1055; 2010 c.43 §4; 2011 c.550 §5; 2012 c.34 §4; 2015 c.403 §4; 2018 c.50 §17; 2021 c.349 §§2,12; 2023 c.314 §6]

Source: Section 677.515 — Practice of medicine by physician assistant; scope of practice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.120 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.120
693.120 Duties of board to examine applicants for journeyman plumber licenses
Status: in_force

The State Plumbing Board shall examine all persons applying for journeyman plumber licenses for qualifications. The examination shall be in written form. [Amended by 1971 c.753 §35; 1981 c.438 §19; 2005 c.758 §53; 2007 c.271 §16]

Source: Section 693.120 — Duties of board to examine applicants for journeyman plumber licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.405 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.405
676.405 Release of personal information
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “health professional regulatory board” means the agencies listed in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) and the Health Licensing Office created in ORS 676.560 (Purpose of Health Licensing Office) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , a health professional regulatory board may, at its discretion, release or withhold the personal electronic mail address, home address and personal telephone number for a person licensed, registered or certified by the board. If the personal electronic mail address, home address or personal telephone number is requested for a public health or state health planning purpose, the board shall release the information. [2009 c.756 §3; 2013 c.568 §22]

Source: Section 676.405 — Release of personal information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.480 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.480
681.480 State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Account
Status: in_force

The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology under this chapter shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the board for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and ORS 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) . Any interest or other income from moneys in the account shall be credited to the account. [Formerly 694.525; 2003 c.14 §432; 2005 c.698 §20; 2005 c.726 §18a; 2013 c.240 §11]

Source: Section 681.480 — State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Account; disbursement of receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.080 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.080
703.080 License qualifications
Status: in_force

(1) To become a trainee an applicant must satisfy ORS 703.090 (General polygraph examiner license qualifications) (1)(a) to (d) and:

(a) Have graduated from a polygraph examiners course approved by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training; or

(b) Provide documentation of military experience or training that the department determines is substantially equivalent to the education required by paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) To receive a general license an applicant shall satisfy ORS 703.090 (General polygraph examiner license qualifications) (1)(a) to (g). The trainee shall receive a general license upon satisfaction of ORS 703.090 (General polygraph examiner license qualifications) (1)(e) to (g). The department shall require such proof as is necessary to establish satisfaction of the additional requirements. [1975 c.608 §14; 1985 c.565 §118; 1997 c.853 §47; 2012 c.43 §27]

Source: Section 703.080 — License qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.300 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.300
681.300 Waiver of examination requirement
Status: in_force

The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may waive the examination described in ORS 681.290 (Examination of candidates) and grant a license to:

(1) An applicant who holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in the area for which the person is applying for a license.

(2) An audiology applicant who is certified by the American Board of Audiology. [Formerly 694.385; 1985 c.754 §1; 1995 c.280 §11; 2005 c.698 §9; 2011 c.133 §6]

Source: Section 681.300 — Waiver of examination requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.110 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.110
683.110 Optometrist to give receipt when practicing away from regular place of business
Status: in_force

Any optometrist who temporarily practices optometry outside or away from the regular registered place of business shall deliver to each customer or person there fitted or supplied with glasses a receipt which shall contain the signature and show the permanent registered place of business and the number of the license of the optometrist, together with a specification of the lenses furnished and amount charged therefor. [Amended by 1987 c.443 §4]

Source: Section 683.110 — Optometrist to give receipt when practicing away from regular place of business , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.185 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.185
673.185 Procedure for disciplinary actions and adoption of rules
Status: in_force

(1) When the Oregon Board of Accountancy proposes to refuse to issue a certificate under ORS 673.040 (Eligibility for certificate of certified public accountant) , license under ORS 673.100 (License as public accountant) , permit under ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) or registration under ORS 673.160 (Registration of business organizations) , proposes to refuse to renew a permit or registration or proposes to revoke or suspend a certificate, registration, license or permit, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(2) When the board institutes or continues a disciplinary action under ORS 673.170 (Disciplinary actions) , the board is not deprived of its authority to institute or continue the disciplinary action against a licensee or other person subject to the jurisdiction of the board by:

(a) The surrender, retirement or other forfeiture, expiration, lapse or revocation of a license issued by the board; or

(b) The cessation of services offered or provided in this state by a person authorized to practice public accountancy in this state under ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) .

(3) Adoption of rules, conduct of hearings, issuance of orders and judicial review of rules and orders shall be in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(4) The decision of the board under subsection (1) of this section shall be by majority vote. [1971 c.734 §115; 1999 c.322 §15; 2001 c.638 §9; 2009 c.531 §6; 2021 c.97 §75]

Source: Section 673.185 — Procedure for disciplinary actions and adoption of rules; continuing authority of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.145 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.145
675.145 Duty to report prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a licensed psychologist who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) . [2009 c.536 §26]

Source: Section 675.145 — Duty to report prohibited conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.315 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.315
670.315 Administration of oaths
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, each professional licensing board or advisory board, acting through its chairperson or vice chairperson or an administrative law judge, may administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, records, memoranda or other information necessary to the carrying out of the laws the board is charged with administering.

(2) If any person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section or refuses to testify on any matters on which the person may be lawfully interrogated, the procedure provided in ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) shall be followed to compel obedience. [1971 c.753 §11; 1987 c.414 §98; 2003 c.75 §107]

Source: Section 670.315 — Administration of oaths; obtaining and taking evidence at board proceedings; effect of failure to obey board subpoena , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.320 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.320
677.320 Investigation of complaints and suspected violations
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the complaint of any resident of this state, or upon its own initiative, the Oregon Medical Board may investigate any alleged violation of this chapter. If, after the investigation, the board has reason to believe that any person is subject to criminal prosecution in this state for the violation of this chapter, the board shall lay the facts before the proper district attorney.

(2) In the conduct of investigations, the board or its designated representative may:

(a) Take evidence;

(b) Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged;

(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person charged;

(d) Require answers to interrogatories; and

(e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents and testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation.

(3) In exercising its authority under subsection (2) of this section, the board may issue subpoenas over the signature of the executive director and the seal of the board in the name of the State of Oregon.

(4) In any proceeding under this section where the subpoena is addressed to a licensee of this board, it shall not be a defense that the material that is subject to the subpoena is protected under a patient and physician privilege.

(5) If a licensee who is the subject of an investigation or complaint is to appear before members of the board investigating the complaint, the board shall provide the licensee with a current summary of the complaint or the matter being investigated not less than five days prior to the date that the licensee is to appear. At the time the summary of the complaint or the matter being investigated is provided, the board shall provide to the licensee a current summary of documents or alleged facts that the board has acquired as a result of the investigation. The name of the complainant or other information that reasonably may be used to identify the complainant may be withheld from the licensee.

(6) A licensee who is the subject of an investigation and any person authorized to act on behalf of the licensee shall not knowingly contact the complainant until the licensee has requested a contested case hearing and the board has authorized the taking of the complainant’s deposition pursuant to ORS 183.425 (Depositions or subpoena of material witness) .

(7) Except in an investigation or proceeding conducted by the board or another public entity, or in an action, suit or proceeding where a public entity is a party, a licensee shall not be questioned or examined regarding any communication with the board made in an appearance before the board as part of an investigation. This section shall not prohibit examination or questioning of a licensee regarding records dealing with a patient’s care and treatment or affect the admissibility of those records. As used in this section, “public entity” has the meaning given that term in ORS 676.177 (Disclosure of confidential information to another public entity) . [Amended by 1983 c.486 §40; 1989 c.830 §25; 1997 c.792 §26; 1999 c.751 §5; 2023 c.228 §51]

Source: Section 677.320 — Investigation of complaints and suspected violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.109 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.109
682.109 Bonds, letters of credit or certificates of deposit used to prove financial responsibility
Status: in_force

ORS 682.111 (Requirements for bonds) to 682.117 (Methods of satisfying financial responsibility requirements) apply to a bond, letter of credit or certificate evidencing deposit with the Oregon Health Authority that is the method chosen to prove financial responsibility under this chapter. The dollar amounts required for the bonds, letters of credit or deposits shall be $320,000. [Formerly 823.120; 2003 c.14 §433; 2003 c.175 §18; 2009 c.595 §1080]

Source: Section 682.109 — Bonds, letters of credit or certificates of deposit used to prove financial responsibility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.141 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.141
677.141 Responsibilities
Status: in_force

(1) A physician or physician assistant issued a license under ORS 677.139 (License to practice medicine across state lines) :

(a) Is subject to all the provisions of this chapter and to all the rules of the Oregon Medical Board; and

(b) Has the same duties and responsibilities and is subject to the same penalties and sanctions as any other physician or physician assistant licensed under this chapter.

(2) A physician or physician assistant issued a license under ORS 677.139 (License to practice medicine across state lines) may not:

(a) Act as a dispensing physician as defined in ORS 677.010 (Definitions for chapter) ;

(b) Administer controlled substances for the treatment of intractable pain to a person located within this state;

(c) Provide written documentation for purposes of ORS 475C.783 (Registry identification cardholders) ;

(d) Employ a physician assistant as defined in ORS 677.495 (Definitions for ORS 677.495 to 677.535) to treat a person located within this state; or

(e) Assert a lien for services under ORS 87.555 (Hospitals, physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners as lien claimants) .

(3) A physician or physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.139 (License to practice medicine across state lines) shall comply with all patient confidentiality requirements of this state, except as those requirements are expressly prohibited by the law of any other state of the United States where a person’s medical records are maintained. [1999 c.549 §§5,6; 2010 c.42 §14; 2013 c.176 §9; 2013 c.177 §8; 2015 c.829 §6; 2017 c.21 §§69,70; 2021 c.349 §6]

Note: See note under 677.135 (“Practice of medicine across state lines” defined for ORS 677.135 to 677.141) .

Source: Section 677.141 — Responsibilities; prohibited practices; confidentiality requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.733 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.733
678.733 Residential care facility administrator license
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a residential care facility administrator license to an applicant who:

(a) Is at least 21 years of age;

(b) Has earned at least a high school diploma or its equivalent, as indicated by evidence of the following, in a form deemed sufficient by the office:

(A) Completion of high school or an equivalent educational level;

(B) Passage of an approved high school equivalency test, including but not limited to the General Educational Development (GED) test; or

(C) Graduation from a post-secondary institution;

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) For at least two of the last five years has been employed in a professional or managerial capacity in a health or social service related field, or has a combination of experience and education deemed sufficient by the office; or

(B) Has earned at least a bachelor’s degree in a health or social service related field;

(d) Has completed at least 40 hours of training approved by the office by rule;

(e) Pays a licensure fee; and

(f) Passes an examination described in ORS 678.743 (Residential care facility administrator examination) .

(2) Evidence of the education described in subsection (1)(b) of this section may be provided by a diploma or other document, or by facts, circumstances or other indicators deemed sufficient by the office.

(3) When issuing a license under this section, the office shall consider the qualifications for employment under ORS 443.004 (Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care) . [2018 c.61 §2; 2021 c.366 §9]

Source: Section 678.733 — Residential care facility administrator license; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.512 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.512
677.512 Licensure
Status: in_force

(1) A person seeking licensure as a physician assistant shall complete an application form provided by the Oregon Medical Board and submit the form to the board, accompanied by nonrefundable fees for the application and for the license in amounts determined by rule of the board.

(2) The board may issue a license to a physician assistant who:

(a) Submits an application as required by the board by rule;

(b) Pays the application fee established by the board by rule;

(c) Has completed an educational program accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation organization for physician assistant educational programs;

(d) Has passed the initial national examination required of physician assistants to become nationally certified;

(e) Is mentally and physically able to engage safely in practice as a physician assistant;

(f) Has not been disciplined by a physician assistant licensing board in another state, unless the board considers the discipline and determines that the person is competent to practice as a physician assistant; and

(g) Is of good moral character as determined by the board.

(3) The board may issue a license by reciprocity to a person who is licensed as a physician assistant in another state and meets the requirements of subsection (2)(c) and (d) of this section.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board shall adopt necessary and proper rules to govern the renewal of licenses issued under this section.

(b) If the board requires a licensee to complete continuing education in order to renew a license issued under this section, the board shall allow a licensee to meet those requirements by providing the board with documentation of military training or experience that is substantially equivalent to the continuing education required by the board. [2007 c.240 §2; 2011 c.550 §4; 2012 c.43 §7]

Note: See note under 677.510 (Physician assistant) .

Source: Section 677.512 — Licensure; renewal; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.702 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.702
697.702 Interference with records of debt management service provider
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of interfering with records of a debt management service provider if, with respect to a record to which ORS 697.672 (Requirement to make, keep and maintain records) applies, the person intentionally:

(a) Makes a false entry in the record; or

(b) Mutilates, destroys or otherwise disposes of the record.

(2) Subsection (1)(b) of this section does not apply to a debt management service provider that disposes of a record after the retention period set forth in ORS 697.672 (Requirement to make, keep and maintain records) expires. [1983 c.17 §12; 2005 c.338 §16; 2009 c.604 §10]

Source: Section 697.702 — Interference with records of debt management service provider , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.125 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.125
671.125 Rulemaking authority of board
Status: in_force

In accordance with ORS chapter 183, the State Board of Architect Examiners may:

(1) Adopt reasonable rules necessary for the administration of the laws the board is charged with administering; and

(2) Adopt reasonable rules prescribing standards of professional conduct for architects and rules requiring continuing professional education for architects. In adopting rules under this subsection, the board shall consider national standards and practices as a means of facilitating reciprocal registration and licensing of architects among jurisdictions recognized by the board. The board shall also consider local practices. [1977 c.803 §15; 1999 c.802 §1; 2013 c.196 §13; 2023 c.70 §15]

Source: Section 671.125 — Rulemaking authority of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.689 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.689
689.689 Prescription and administration or dispensation of certain contraceptives
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy under ORS 689.205 (Rules) , a pharmacist may prescribe and administer injectable hormonal contraceptives and prescribe and dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board shall adopt rules to establish, in consultation with the Oregon Medical Board, the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon Health Authority, and in consideration of guidelines established by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or its successor organization, standard procedures for the prescribing of injectable hormonal contraceptives and self-administered hormonal contraceptives by pharmacists.

(b) The rules adopted under this subsection must require a pharmacist to:

(A) Complete a training program approved by the State Board of Pharmacy that is related to prescribing injectable hormonal contraceptives and self-administered hormonal contraceptives;

(B) Provide a self-screening risk assessment tool that the patient must use prior to the pharmacist’s prescribing the injectable hormonal contraceptive or self-administered hormonal contraceptive;

(C) Refer the patient to the patient’s primary care practitioner or women’s health care practitioner upon prescribing and administering the injectable hormonal contraceptive or prescribing and dispensing the self-administered hormonal contraceptive;

(D) Provide the patient with a written record of the injectable hormonal contraceptive prescribed and administered or the self-administered hormonal contraceptive prescribed and dispensed and advise the patient to consult with a primary care practitioner or women’s health care practitioner; and

(E) Administer the injectable hormonal contraceptive or dispense the self-administered hormonal contraceptive to the patient as soon as practicable after the pharmacist issues the prescription.

(c) The rules adopted under this subsection must prohibit a pharmacist from:

(A) Requiring a patient to schedule an appointment with the pharmacist for the prescribing or administering of an injectable hormonal contraceptive or the prescribing or dispensing of a self-administered hormonal contraceptive; and

(B) Prescribing and administering an injectable hormonal contraceptive or prescribing and dispensing a self-administered hormonal contraceptive to a patient who does not have evidence of a clinical visit for women’s health within the three years immediately following the initial prescription and administration of an injectable hormonal contraceptive or the initial prescription and dispensation of a self-administered hormonal contraceptive by a pharmacist to the patient.

(3) All state and federal laws governing insurance coverage of contraceptive drugs, devices, products and services apply to injectable hormonal contraceptives and self-administered hormonal contraceptives prescribed by a pharmacist under this section. [Formerly 689.683; 2019 c.13 §§65,66]

Source: Section 689.689 — Prescription and administration or dispensation of certain contraceptives; rules; insurance coverage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.210 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.210
700.210 Environmental Health Registration Board
Status: in_force

There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Environmental Health Registration Board to consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor. [Amended by 1967 c.424 §6; 1971 c.650 §42; 1973 c.792 §47; 1983 c.189 §6; 1997 c.632 §13; 2003 c.547 §107; 2005 c.648 §116; 2013 c.568 §137]

Source: Section 700.210 — Environmental Health Registration Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.345 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.345
701.345 Subcontractor list
Status: in_force

(1) A contractor shall maintain a list that includes the names, addresses and license numbers for all subcontractors or other contractors performing work on a project for that contractor.

(2) The contractor must deliver the list referred to in subsection (1) of this section to the Construction Contractors Board within 72 hours after a board request made during reasonable working hours. [2007 c.114 §4]

Source: Section 701.345 — Subcontractor list , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.045 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.045
686.045 Qualifications for license
Status: in_force

No person shall be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state unless the person:

(1) Is a graduate of a veterinary college or a veterinary department of a university or college of good standing and repute.

(2) Has satisfactorily passed the examination provided in ORS 686.075 (Examination of applicants) .

(3) Has completed at least one year in active practice in any state or territory of the United States or has completed at least a one-year internship in the State of Oregon, as provided in ORS 686.085 (Serving internship before being eligible for license) . [1953 c.624 §3; 1967 c.334 §2; 1973 c.827 §72; 1985 c.112 §3; 1997 c.241 §1]

Source: Section 686.045 — Qualifications for license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.502 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.502
697.502 Exemptions from licensing and record-keeping requirements
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 697.510 (License application form and contents) , 697.512 (Application fee and investigation fee) , 697.514 (Application review and license issuance) and 697.540 (Suspension or revocation of license) do not apply to a person licensed under ORS 717.200 (Definitions) to 717.320 (Short title) .

(2) ORS 697.510 (License application form and contents) , 697.512 (Application fee and investigation fee) , 697.514 (Application review and license issuance) , 697.528 (Records) and 697.540 (Suspension or revocation of license) do not apply to a person engaged in the bona fide retail sale of goods or services and not purporting to be a check-cashing business that, as an incident of or independent of a retail sale or service, from time to time cashes payment instruments for a fee, service charge or other consideration but does not charge more than $2 or two percent of the face value of the payment instrument, whichever is greater. [2007 c.358 §2]

Source: Section 697.502 — Exemptions from licensing and record-keeping requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.095 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.095
697.095 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person who violates any provision of ORS 697.015 (Registration requirement) or 697.058 (Agency records) or any rule adopted under ORS 697.031 (Registration procedure) , 697.085 (Rules) or 697.086 (Rules for collection of child support payments) is subject to forfeiture and payment of a civil penalty to the Department of Consumer and Business Services in an amount of not more than $1,000 for each offense.

(2) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(3) All penalties recovered shall be deposited in the Consumer and Business Services Fund created by ORS 705.145 (Consumer and Business Services Fund) . [1983 c.69 §4; 1987 c.373 §44; 1991 c.734 §87; 2005 c.338 §13]

Source: Section 697.095 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.493 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.493
687.493 Authority to purchase and administer certain legend drugs and devices
Status: in_force

(1) A direct entry midwife licensed under ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) may purchase and administer authorized scheduled legend drugs and devices that are used in pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, newborn care or resuscitation and that are deemed integral to providing safe care to the public by the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery by rule.

(2) Legend drugs authorized under subsection (1) of this section are limited:

(a) For neonatal use to prophylactic ophthalmic medications, vitamin K and oxygen; and

(b) For maternal use to antibiotics for Group B Streptococcal antibiotic prophylaxis, postpartum antihemorrhagics, Rho(D) immune globulin, epinephrine, intravenous fluids, local anesthetic and oxygen.

(3) Legend devices authorized under subsection (1) of this section are limited to devices for injection of medications, for the administration of intravenous fluids, for adult and infant resuscitation and for rupturing the amniotic membranes.

(4) A pharmacist who dispenses drugs and devices to a licensed midwife as authorized by this section and in conformity with the provisions of ORS chapter 689 is not liable for any adverse reactions caused by administration of the legend drugs and devices by the midwife. [2001 c.462 §2; 2013 c.657 §13]

Source: Section 687.493 — Authority to purchase and administer certain legend drugs and devices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.246 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.246
686.246 Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board Account
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board under this chapter shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the board to be used only for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. Any interest or other income from moneys in the account shall be credited to the account. [1973 c.427 §31 (enacted in lieu of 686.245); 2005 c.726 §19]

Source: Section 686.246 — Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board Account; disposition of receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.562 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.562
676.562 Definitions for ORS 676.560 to 676.625
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 676.560 (Purpose of Health Licensing Office) to 676.625 (Health Licensing Office Account) :

(1) “Active authorization” means an authorization that is current and not suspended.

(2) “Authorization” means a certificate, license, permit or registration issued by the Health Licensing Office that allows a person to practice:

(a) One of the occupations or professions or maintain a facility subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) ; or

(b) A profession or occupation subject to direct oversight by the office.

(3) “Expired authorization” means an authorization that has been not current for more than three years.

(4) “Inactive authorization” means an authorization that has been not current for three years or less. [Formerly 676.580]

Source: Section 676.562 — Definitions for ORS 676.560 to 676.625 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.278 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.278
683.278 Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license
Status: in_force

The lapse, suspension or revocation of a license by operation of law, by order of the Oregon Board of Optometry or by decision of a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee, shall not deprive the board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of or any action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee, or to revise or render null and void an order suspending or revoking the license. [2001 c.456 §2]

Note: 683.278 (Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 683 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 683.278 — Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.380 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.380
673.380 Disposition of statements, records, schedules, working papers and memoranda of licensee
Status: in_force

(1) All statements, records, schedules, working papers and memoranda made by a licensee under ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) or a partner, shareholder, officer, director, member, manager, owner or employee of the licensee incident to or in the course of rendering services to a client, except reports submitted by the licensee to the client and records that are part of the client’s records, shall be and remain the property of the licensee in the absence of an express agreement between the licensee and the client to the contrary.

(2) A statement, record, schedule, working paper or memorandum described in subsection (1) of this section shall not be sold, transferred or bequeathed, without the consent of the client or the client’s personal representative or assignee, to anyone other than one or more surviving partners or stockholders, or new partners or stockholders, of the licensee or any combined or merged organization or successor in interest to the licensee.

(3) Nothing in this section prohibits a temporary transfer of working papers or other material necessary in the course of carrying out peer reviews or the disclosure of information under ORS 673.385 (Disclosure of client information prohibited) .

(4) A licensee shall furnish to a client or former client of the licensee, upon request and reasonable notice:

(a) A copy of the licensee’s working papers, to the extent that the working papers include records that would ordinarily constitute part of the client’s records and are not otherwise available to the client; and

(b) Any accounting or other records belonging to or obtained from or on behalf of the client that the licensee removed from the client’s premises or received for the client’s account. The licensee may make and retain copies of the documents of the client when the documents form the basis for work done by the licensee.

(5) Nothing in this section shall require a licensee to keep any working papers beyond the period prescribed in any other applicable statute. [Amended by 1999 c.322 §23]

Source: Section 673.380 — Disposition of statements, records, schedules, working papers and memoranda of licensee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.445 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.445
671.445 Investigation of complaints
Status: in_force

The State Landscape Architect Board may, upon motion of the board or upon the verified complaint in writing of any person, investigate any alleged violation of ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) . As part of the investigation, the board may administer oaths, obtain and receive evidence at board proceedings and compel compliance with board subpoenas, all as provided in ORS 670.315 (Administration of oaths) . [1981 c.536 §14; 1987 c.414 §42f; 2001 c.950 §20; 2003 c.14 §423]

Source: Section 671.445 — Investigation of complaints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.087 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.087
675.087 Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license
Status: in_force

The lapse, suspension or revocation of a license issued under ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) by the operation of law, by order of the Oregon Board of Psychology or by the decision of a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee, does not deprive the board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of or any action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee or to revise or render null and void an order suspending or revoking the license. [2005 c.8 §2; 2017 c.6 §13]

Source: Section 675.087 — Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.310 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.310
675.310 Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board. The board is composed 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) Two must be licensed occupational therapists in this state with no less than three years of experience in occupational therapy immediately preceding their appointment;

(b) One must be a licensed occupational therapy assistant; and

(c) Two must be members of the public who are not:

(A) Otherwise eligible for appointment to the board; or

(B) A spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of an individual who is a licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members required to be occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by:

(A) The Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon, if the vacancy is in an occupational therapist position; or

(B) Any professional organization representing occupational therapy assistants, if the vacancy is in an occupational therapy assistant position.

(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) Board members serve a term of four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms shall 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 expired term.

(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 occupational therapist or a retired occupational therapist who was a licensed occupational therapist in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as an occupational therapist; or

(D) Is not a licensed occupational therapy assistant or a retired occupational therapy assistant who was a licensed occupational therapy assistant in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as an occupational therapy assistant.

(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) . [1977 c.858 §11; 1997 c.632 §10; 2007 c.316 §3; 2009 c.535 §2]

Source: Section 675.310 — Occupational Therapy Licensing Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.059 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.059
700.059 Waste water specialist examination
Status: in_force

(1) Examinations for registration as a waste water specialist shall be held at least once every year at such time and place as the Health Licensing Office may determine. The Environmental Health Registration Board shall determine the content of the examination, utilizing such advisory committees as the board deems necessary.

(2) The office shall notify each applicant whether the applicant passed or failed the examination.

(3) Upon written request to the board, any applicant may discuss performance on the examination.

(4) Any applicant who fails to make a passing grade on the examination may be allowed to take the examination a second time upon payment of the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) . However, any applicant who fails the examination a second time must obtain special permission from the board to take the examination a third or subsequent time.

(5) The office shall give reasonable notice by mail of the time and place of examination to each applicant accepted for examination. [1995 c.572 §5; 2003 c.547 §98; 2005 c.648 §110; 2013 c.314 §63; 2013 c.568 §131]

Source: Section 700.059 — Waste water specialist examination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.681 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.681
671.681 Advisory and technical committees
Status: in_force

(1) To aid and advise the State Landscape Contractors Board in the performance of the functions of the board, the board administrator may establish such advisory and technical committees as the administrator considers necessary. These committees may be continuing or temporary. The administrator shall determine the representation, membership, terms and organization of the committees and shall appoint their members. The administrator is an ex officio member of each committee.

(2) Members of the committees are not entitled to compensation, but the board may fix and pay to the committee members from the funds available to the board per diem and actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by the committee members in the performance of their official duties. [2007 c.399 §1]

Note: 671.681 (Advisory and technical committees) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 671 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 671.681 — Advisory and technical committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.170 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.170
679.170 Prohibited practices
Status: in_force

A person may not:

(1) Sell or barter, or offer to sell or barter, any diploma or document conferring or purporting to confer any dental degree, or any certificate or transcript made or purporting to be made, pursuant to the laws regulating the license and registration of dentists.

(2) Purchase or procure by barter, any diploma, certificate or transcript described in subsection (1) of this section, with intent that it be used as evidence of the holder’s qualification to practice dentistry, or in fraud of the laws regulating the practice of dentistry.

(3) With fraudulent intent, alter in a material regard any diploma, certificate or transcript described in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Use or attempt to use any diploma, certificate or transcript described in subsection (1) of this section, which has been purchased, fraudulently issued, counterfeited or materially altered, either as a license or color of license to practice dentistry, or in order to procure registration as a dentist.

(5) Willfully make a false written or recorded oral statement to the Oregon Board of Dentistry in a material regard.

(6) Within 10 days after demand made by the board, fail to respond to the board’s written request for information or fail to furnish to the board the name and address of all persons practicing or assisting in the practice of dentistry in the office of such person at any time within 60 days prior to the notice, together with a sworn statement showing under and by what license or authority such person and employee are and have been practicing dentistry.

(7) Employ or use the services of any unlicensed person, to practice dentistry, dental hygiene or dental therapy, except as permitted by ORS 679.025 (License required to practice dentistry) , 679.176 (Written work orders required for certain services) and 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) . [Amended by 1963 c.284 §10; 1977 c.192 §5; 1981 c.185 §3; 1983 c.169 §14; 1995 c.199 §4; 1999 c.578 §2; 2021 c.530 §15]

Source: Section 679.170 — Prohibited practices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.527 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.527
689.527 Prohibited practices
Status: in_force

(1) Except as approved by rule by the State Board of Pharmacy, a person may not dispense drugs to the public by means of automatic vending machines.

(2) As used in this section, “automatic vending machine” means any mechanical device or contrivance whereby the purchaser is able to secure drugs.

(3) A person may not adulterate for the purpose of sale any drug in such manner as to render it injurious to health, or knowingly sell or offer for sale any adulterated drug.

(4) A person may not manufacture, compound or sell or offer for sale or cause to be manufactured, compounded, sold or offered for sale any drug, compound or preparation for internal or external use under or by a name recognized in the United States Pharmacopoeia, Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia or National Formulary which differs from the standard of strength and purity specified therein as official at the time of manufacture, compounding, sale or offering for sale.

(5) A person may not manufacture, compound, sell or offer for sale, or cause to be manufactured, sold or offered for sale, any drug, the strength and purity of which falls below the professed standard of strength and purity under which it is sold.

(6) A person may not sell, give away, barter, dispense, distribute, buy, receive or possess any prescription drug except as authorized by law.

(7) A manufacturer or wholesaler may not sell or otherwise distribute, or offer to sell or otherwise distribute, any drug or device except to a person legally authorized to resell, dispense or otherwise redistribute such drug or device. The board may grant an exemption from the requirement of this subsection in the form of a special permit if the board finds that an exemption is in the best interest of the public health and safety.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person may not sell, purchase or trade or offer to sell, purchase or trade any drug sample.

(b) As used in paragraph (a) of this subsection, “drug sample” means a unit of a drug, subject to this chapter, that is not intended to be sold and is intended to promote the sale of the drug, and includes a coupon or other form which may be redeemed for a drug.

(9) For purposes of this section and ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) , distribution of prepackaged complimentary samples of medications by a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist with prescription writing authority shall not constitute dispensing when the sample medication is within the prescriptive authority granted to that nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. [Formerly 689.765]

Source: Section 689.527 — Prohibited practices; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.163 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.163
675.163 Definitions for ORS 675.160 to 675.178
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 675.160 (Mental Health Regulatory Agency) to 675.178 (Agency director appointment) :

(1) “Authorization” means a certificate, license, permit or registration issued by a regulated board that allows a person to practice a regulated profession.

(2) “Regulated board” means a board that is listed in ORS 675.166 (Agency oversight) .

(3) “Regulated profession” means a profession regulated by a regulated board. [2017 c.104 §2]

Note: See note under 675.160 (Mental Health Regulatory Agency) .

Source: Section 675.163 — Definitions for ORS 675.160 to 675.178 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.210 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.210
675.210 Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Board” means the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.

(2) “Occupational therapist” means a person licensed to practice occupational therapy under ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) .

(3) “Occupational therapy” means the analysis and use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, developmental or learning disabilities, psychosocial dysfunctions or the aging process in order to maximize independence, prevent disability and maintain health. The practice of occupational therapy encompasses evaluation, treatment and consultation. Specific occupational therapy services includes but is not limited to: Activities of daily living (ADL); perceptual motor and sensory integrated activity; development of work and leisure skills; the design, fabrication or application of selected orthotics or prosthetic devices; the use of specifically designed crafts; guidance in the selection and use of adaptive equipment; exercises to enhance functional performance; prevocational evaluation and training; performing and interpreting manual muscle and range of motion test; and appraisal and adaptation of environments for people with mental and physical disabilities. The services are provided individually, in groups, or through social systems.

(4) “Occupational therapy assistant” means a person licensed to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

(5) “Person” means any individual, partnership, unincorporated association or corporate body, except only an individual may be licensed under ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) . [1977 c.858 §1; 1981 c.250 §1; 1989 c.224 §132; 1997 c.105 §1]

Source: Section 675.210 — Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.125 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.125
688.125 Notice to patient of interest in physical therapy practice
Status: in_force

In order to ensure that physical therapy treatment of a patient is based solely on the needs of a patient, any health care practitioner licensed by a health professional regulatory board as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) who owns, in part or in whole, a physical therapy practice, or who employs a physical therapist, shall communicate the facts of that ownership or employment relationship to patients for whom physical therapy is prescribed and inform the patient that alternative sources of physical therapy treatment are available. [1987 c.726 §9; 2009 c.142 §5]

Source: Section 688.125 — Notice to patient of interest in physical therapy practice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.745 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.745
675.745 Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license or refusal to issue license
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or to renew any license issued under ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) upon proof that the applicant for licensure or the licensee:

(a) Except as provided in subsection (8) of this section, has been convicted of violating ORS 675.825 (Prohibited practices) or of a crime in this or any other state or territory or against the federal government that brings into question the competence of the licensee in the role of a counselor or a therapist;

(b) Is unable to perform the practice of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy by reason of physical illness;

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

(d) Has been grossly negligent in the practice of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy;

(e) Has violated any provision of ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) or 675.850 (Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy) ;

(f) Has violated any rule of the board pertaining to the licensure of professional counselors or licensed marriage and family therapists;

(g) Has failed to file a professional disclosure statement or has filed a false, incomplete or misleading professional disclosure statement;

(h) Has practiced outside the scope of activities, including administering, constructing or interpreting tests or diagnosing or treating mental disorders, for which the licensee has individual training and qualification;

(i) Except as provided in subsection (8) of this section, has been disciplined by a state mental health licensing board or program in this or any other state for violation of competency or conduct standards; or

(j) 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) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board may reprimand or impose probation on a licensee or a registered associate upon proof of any of the grounds for discipline provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(b) If the board elects to place a licensee or a registered associate on probation, the board may impose:

(A) Restrictions on the scope of practice of the licensee or associate;

(B) Requirements for specific training;

(C) Supervision of the practice of the licensee or associate; or

(D) Other conditions the board finds necessary for the protection of the public.

(3) The board may initiate injunctive proceedings in any circuit court against persons violating any provision of ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) or any rules adopted by the board.

(4) Pursuant to ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) , the board may impose a civil penalty of not more than $2,500 for each ground for discipline listed in subsection (1) of this section found by the board.

(5) Pursuant to ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) , the board may impose a civil penalty of not more than $2,500 for each violation of or failure to observe any limitation or condition imposed by the board on the licensee’s or registered associate’s practice under subsection (2) of this section.

(6) 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) .

(7) In addition to the actions authorized by subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the board may take such disciplinary action as the board in its discretion finds proper, including but not limited to the assessment of the costs of the disciplinary process.

(8) The board may not suspend or revoke a person’s license or registration to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy, or refuse to grant a license or registration to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy to a person, because of a conviction or disciplinary action resulting solely from the person’s provision of professional counseling services or marriage and family therapy 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. [1989 c.721 §15; 1991 c.67 §180; 1993 c.56 §1; 1997 c.791 §17; 1999 c.463 §3; 2001 c.120 §3; 2009 c.549 §8; 2009 c.756 §17; 2015 c.79 §6; 2015 c.611 §3; 2021 c.677 §10; 2023 c.228 §31c]

Source: Section 675.745 — Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license or refusal to issue license; probation; confidentiality of information; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.120 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.120
688.120 Fraudulent representations prohibited
Status: in_force

A person may not obtain or attempt to obtain a license as a physical therapist or as a physical therapist assistant or a temporary permit under ORS 688.110 (Temporary permit) by any fraudulent representation. [1959 c.461 §13; 1969 c.339 §13; 1971 c.585 §12; 1975 c.111 §9; 2005 c.21 §8; 2005 c.627 §10]

Source: Section 688.120 — Fraudulent representations prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.130 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.130
692.130 Scope and conduct of embalmer examination
Status: in_force

(1) The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall offer an examination to individuals applying for a license to practice as an embalmer.

(2) The board shall make an examination schedule publicly available and shall send an examination schedule to each applicant at least 10 days before each examination. An examination schedule must denote the time and place of each examination.

(3) The board shall specify the material to be included in an examination for a license to practice as an embalmer. The board may require inclusion of any question or examination prepared by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards or its successor organization.

(4) The board shall adopt rules establishing standards for minimum performance on the examination and conditions for reexamination. [Amended by 1955 c.754 §1; 1971 c.115 §5; 1973 c.411 §3; 1979 c.858 §2; 1981 c.719 §3; 1983 c.810 §9; 2015 c.367 §5]

Source: Section 692.130 — Scope and conduct of embalmer examination; examination schedule; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.039 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.039
682.039 State Emergency Medical Service Committee
Status: repealed

[Formerly 682.195; 2009 c.595 §1068; 2011 c.703 §6; 2017 c.101 §31; 2019 c.456 §53]

Source: Section 682.039 — State Emergency Medical Service Committee; qualifications, terms, duties and compensation (repealed) , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.301 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.301
696.301 Grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 696.396 (Investigation of complaints and progressive discipline) , the Real Estate Commissioner may suspend or revoke the real estate license of any real estate licensee, reprimand any real estate licensee or deny the issuance or renewal of a license to an applicant who has:

(1) Created a reasonable probability of damage or injury to a person by making one or more material misrepresentations or false promises in a matter related to professional real estate activity.

(2) Represented, attempted to represent or accepted compensation from a principal real estate broker other than the principal real estate broker with whom the real estate broker is associated.

(3) Disregarded or violated any provision of ORS 659A.421 (Discrimination in selling, renting or leasing real property prohibited) , 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) and 696.890 (Duties of real estate property managers) or any rule of the Real Estate Agency.

(4) Knowingly or recklessly published materially misleading or untruthful advertising.

(5) Acted as an agent and an undisclosed principal in any transaction.

(6) Intentionally interfered with the contractual relations of others concerning real estate or professional real estate activity.

(7) Intentionally interfered with the exclusive representation or exclusive brokerage relationship of another real estate licensee.

(8) Accepted employment or compensation for the preparation of a competitive market analysis or letter opinion that is contingent upon reporting a predetermined value or for real estate in which the real estate licensee had an undisclosed interest.

(9) Represented a taxpayer as described in ORS 305.239 (Qualifications of persons representing taxpayer) or 309.100 (Petitions for reduction of property value) , contingent upon reporting a predetermined value or for real estate in which the real estate licensee had an undisclosed interest.

(10) Failed to ensure, in any real estate transaction in which the real estate licensee performed the closing, that the buyer and seller received a complete detailed closing statement showing the amount and purpose of all receipts, adjustments and disbursements.

(11) Has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor substantially related to the real estate licensee’s trustworthiness or competence to engage in professional real estate activity.

(12) Demonstrated incompetence or untrustworthiness in performing any act for which the real estate licensee is required to hold a license.

(13) Violated a term, condition, restriction or limitation contained in an order issued by the commissioner.

(14) Committed an act of fraud or engaged in dishonest conduct substantially related to the fitness of the applicant or real estate licensee to conduct professional real estate activity, without regard to whether the act or conduct occurred in the course of professional real estate activity.

(15) Engaged in any conduct that is below the standard of care for the practice of professional real estate activity in Oregon as established by the community of individuals engaged in the practice of professional real estate activity in Oregon. [1975 c.746 §23 (enacted in lieu of 696.300); 1977 c.649 §41; 1981 c.617 §14; 1989 c.532 §8; 1991 c.5 §41; 1993 c.547 §9; 1993 c.570 §13; 1999 c.470 §2; 2001 c.300 §28; 2003 c.398 §10a; 2005 c.116 §22; 2005 c.393 §3; 2007 c.319 §10; 2007 c.337 §6; 2017 c.234 §20]

Source: Section 696.301 — Grounds for discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.300 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.300
676.300 Authority of health care provider to notify law enforcement agency that patient who is under influence of intoxicants is about to drive vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) If a health care provider who is providing emergency medical care in a health care facility to a person has reason to believe that the person is under the influence of intoxicants and is about to drive a motor vehicle on a highway as defined in ORS 801.305 (“Highway.”) or a premises open to the public as defined in ORS 801.400 (“Premises open to the public.”) and is a clear and present danger to society, the health care provider may notify as soon as reasonably possible the law enforcement agency which has jurisdiction over the health care facility site.

(2) The notice shall consist of the name and physical description of the person being treated and the fact that the health care provider believes the person is intoxicated and is about to drive a motor vehicle as described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The health care provider may inform the person if the health care provider intends to notify the law enforcement agency described in subsection (1) of this section. The person’s consent is not required.

(4) Anyone participating in good faith in the making of a report or not making a report pursuant to subsections (1) to (3) of this section shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the making or the content of such report. Any such participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participating in any judicial proceeding resulting from such report. [Formerly 441.827]

Source: Section 676.300 — Authority of health care provider to notify law enforcement agency that patient who is under influence of intoxicants is about to drive vehicle; immunity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.282 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.282
678.282 Prescribing authority of nurse anesthetists
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to paragraph (b) of this subsection, the Oregon State Board of Nursing may authorize a certified registered nurse anesthetist to prescribe prescription drugs, including prescriptions for controlled substances listed in Schedules II, III, III N, IV and V.

(b) A certified registered nurse anesthetist may prescribe prescription drugs under paragraph (a) of this subsection only for an individual for whom the certified registered nurse anesthetist has, at the time of the prescription, established a client or patient record.

(2) For the purpose of authorizing certified registered nurse anesthetists to prescribe prescription drugs, the board shall adopt rules establishing:

(a) That the scope of practice of a certified registered nurse anesthetist includes the authority to prescribe prescription drugs.

(b) Educational requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists applying for the authority to prescribe prescription drugs. Educational requirements adopted under this subsection must include:

(A) At least 45 contact hours in pharmacology; and

(B) Clinical education in pharmacotherapeutics, including management of patients that is congruent with the specialty role sought.

(c) The form and manner of applying for and renewing the authority to prescribe prescription drugs.

(d) Application and renewal fees.

(e) Record keeping requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists who prescribe prescription drugs that are the same as the record keeping requirements for pharmacies licensed under ORS chapter 689.

(3) In accordance with ORS chapter 183, the board may deny, suspend or revoke the authority to prescribe prescription drugs under this section if the board finds that a certified registered nurse anesthetist has abused the authority. [2013 c.297 §2; 2019 c.129 §1]

Note: Section 7, chapter 346, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Sec. 7. ORS 678.282 (Prescribing authority of nurse anesthetists) and 678.285 (Board regulation of nurse anesthetists) and section 3, chapter 297, Oregon Laws 2013, are added to and made a part of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) . [2023 c.346 §7]

Note: Section 3, chapter 297, Oregon Laws 2013, provides:

Sec. 3. Nothing in ORS 678.282 (Prescribing authority of nurse anesthetists) affects the authority of a certified registered nurse anesthetist to select, order and administer controlled substances in connection with the delivery of anesthesia services. A certified registered nurse anesthetist may obtain and renew licensure with the Oregon State Board of Nursing without prescriptive authority. [2013 c.297 §3; 2019 c.358 §46; 2023 c.346 §5]

Source: Section 678.282 — Prescribing authority of nurse anesthetists; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.021 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.021
678.021 License required to practice nursing
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 676.347 (Volunteer practice by out-of-state health care practitioner) , it is unlawful for any person to practice nursing or offer to practice nursing in this state or to use any title or abbreviation, sign, card or device to indicate the person is practicing either practical or registered nursing unless the person is licensed under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) at the level for which the indication of practice is made and the license is valid and in effect. [1957 c.316 §4 (enacted in lieu of 678.020); 1973 c.584 §2; 2003 c.14 §431; 2022 c.62 §4]

Source: Section 678.021 — License required to practice nursing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.405 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.405
703.405 License requirement
Status: in_force

A person may not act as an investigator or represent that the person is an investigator unless that person is licensed under ORS 703.430 (Issuance of license) . [1997 c.870 §2; 2001 c.838 §2]

Source: Section 703.405 — License requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.065 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.065
671.065 Certification based on recognition by national council or other jurisdictions
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Architect Examiners may grant a certificate of registration without examination to any individual who is not registered to engage in the practice of architecture in this state but is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards or has lawfully been issued a license or certificate to engage in the practice of architecture in another jurisdiction of the United States or another country that has qualifications and licensing examinations substantially similar to those required in this state.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A foreign architect who does not have a certificate of registration under ORS 671.020 (Prohibition on engaging in practice of architecture or use of title without valid certificate of registration) may offer to provide in this state services that constitute the practice of architecture, and may assume or use a title, form of address or other designation within this state that indicates or reasonably could be understood to indicate that the foreign architect is an architect or that the foreign architect engages in the practice of architecture, if the foreign architect provides a notice in writing to each person that responds to or accepts the offer that states that the foreign architect is not a registered architect.

(b) Notwithstanding the permission given in paragraph (a) of this subsection, a foreign architect may not engage in the practice of architecture in this state without a certificate of registration. [1977 c.803 §9; 2003 c.763 §4; 2023 c.70 §9]

Source: Section 671.065 — Certification based on recognition by national council or other jurisdictions; foreign architects; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 694.147 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 694 / Section 694.147
694.147 Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office
Status: in_force

(1) In the manner prescribed 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 any person dealing in hearing aids for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) , or the rules adopted thereunder.

(2) The office may also impose disciplinary sanctions against a person dealing in hearing aids for any of the following causes:

(a) Failing or refusing to honor or to perform as represented any promise, agreement, warranty or representation in connection with the promotion, dispensing or fitting of a hearing aid.

(b) Advertising a particular model, type or kind of hearing aid for sale that purchasers or prospective purchasers responding to the advertisement cannot purchase.

(c) Failing to adhere to practice standards established by ORS 694.142 (Standards of practice) or rules adopted by the office. [2003 c.547 §83; 2005 c.648 §98; 2013 c.568 §120]

Source: Section 694.147 — Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors694.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.740 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.740
678.740 Examination for nursing home administrator license
Status: in_force

(1) Examinations for licensure as a nursing home administrator shall be conducted at such times and places as the Long Term Care Administrators Board designates, but not less than once a year.

(2) At the time of taking an examination for licensure as a nursing home administrator, an applicant shall pay an examination or reexamination fee established by the Health Licensing Office under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(3) The board shall, consistent with the purposes for which the examination is given, determine the subjects, scope, content and the minimum passing grade for examinations. [1971 c.663 §7; 1973 c.829 §59; 1979 c.127 §1; 1993 c.572 §1; 2009 c.768 §18; 2013 c.314 §20; 2013 c.568 §36; 2018 c.61 §7]

Source: Section 678.740 — Examination for nursing home administrator license; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.360 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.360
677.360 Who may select donors and perform procedure
Status: in_force

Only physicians licensed under ORS chapter 677 and persons under their supervision may select artificial insemination donors and perform artificial insemination. [1977 c.686 §2]

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

Source: Section 677.360 — Who may select donors and perform procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.090 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.090
675.090 Application of ORS 675.010 to 675.150
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) do not apply to:

(a) A person who teaches psychology, conducts psychological research or provides consulting services to an organization or institution, provided that the person does not supervise direct psychological services and does not treat any behavioral, emotional or mental disorder of an individual.

(b) The provision of expert testimony by a person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) A graduate student enrolled in an approved psychology program who is pursuing a graduate degree in psychology, provided that the graduate student renders services only for academic credit as part of an organized and supervised training program.

(d) A person pursuing certification, licensure or a graduate degree in any of the certified or licensed professions exempted from ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) .

(e) A person who is licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the State of Oregon to provide mental health services, provided that the services are rendered within the person’s lawful scope of practice and that the person does not use the title “psychologist” in connection with the activities described in this paragraph.

(f) A person who is employed by a local, state or federal government agency or a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , or employed by a community mental health program or drug and alcohol treatment program licensed or certified by the State of Oregon, to the extent that the person’s activities and services are rendered within the person’s scope of employment and are performed within the confines of the employing agency and provided that the person does not use the title “psychologist” in connection with the activities authorized under this paragraph.

(g) A person who is a recognized member of the clergy, provided that the person is acting in the person’s ministerial capacity and does not use the title “psychologist.”

(h) A person who has credentials as a school psychologist, provided that the person is an employee of an educational institution and practices only within a school setting. A person acting under this paragraph may use the title “school psychologist.”

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(f) of this section, a person with a doctoral degree in psychology who is employed by and practicing psychology at a local, state or federal government agency, a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or a community mental health program or drug and alcohol treatment program licensed or certified by the State of Oregon may practice psychology without a license under ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) for no more than 24 months after the person begins practicing psychology at the agency or program.

(b) Before the person obtains a license under ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) :

(A) The person may practice psychology only within the scope of the person’s employment and within the confines of the employing agency or program; and

(B) The person may not use the title “psychologist.”

(3) A person performing the functions described in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section may use the title “psychologist” only if the person holds a doctoral degree in psychology from an approved doctoral program in psychology.

(4) A person described in subsection (1)(c) of this section may use the title “psychological intern” or “psychological trainee,” provided that the training program described in subsection (1)(c) of this section is under the supervision and responsibility of a licensed psychologist in accordance with rules adopted by the Oregon Board of Psychology.

(5) Nothing in this section exempts from ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) a person whose license to practice psychology is revoked or suspended because the person engaged in sexual activity with a client. [1963 c.396 §10; 1971 c.362 §2; 1973 c.777 §8; 1985 c.90 §9; 1989 c.491 §66; 1991 c.67 §178; 1993 c.585 §6; 1995 c.810 §3; 1997 c.249 §205; 2009 c.441 §2; 2013 c.59 §1; 2017 c.6 §14; 2019 c.384 §4]

Source: Section 675.090 — Application of ORS 675.010 to 675.150 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.025 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.025
678.025 Use of title “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.”
Status: in_force

An individual may not use the title “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse” or the abbreviation “APRN” unless the individual is:

(1) A clinical nurse specialist;

(2) A nurse practitioner; or

(3) A certified registered nurse anesthetist. [2015 c.452 §2; 2023 c.346 §4]

Source: Section 678.025 — Use of title “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.990 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.990
678.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of any provision of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) is a Class C misdemeanor.

(2) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to:

(a) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or permit or aid or abet therein under ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) ; or

(b) Violate any of the provisions of ORS 678.720 (Prohibited acts relating to administration of nursing homes) . [Amended by 1953 c.254 §16; subsections (1) and (2) enacted as 1953 c.254 §15; subsection (3) enacted as 1955 c.489 §12; 1957 c.316 §33; 1971 c.663 §16; subsection (3) enacted as 1971 c.663 §13; 1973 c.584 §21]

Source: Section 678.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.487 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.487
677.487 Continuing medical education related to Alzheimer’s disease
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Medical Board shall encourage each physician with a specialty in primary care or geriatrics, or another specialty designated by the board, to obtain continuing medical education in the detection and early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and in the appropriate prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to treat patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

(2) The continuing medical education described in subsection (1) of this section shall be considered relevant continuing medical education for all licensees of the board and the hours may be applied to any required continuing medical education requirements. [2017 c.679 §34]

Source: Section 677.487 — Continuing medical education related to Alzheimer’s disease , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.107 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.107
672.107 Structural engineer registration for performing engineering services on significant structures
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section:

(a) “Essential facility” means Risk Category IV buildings and structures, as defined in “Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures,” Table 1604.5 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

(b) “Hazardous facility” means structures housing, supporting or containing sufficient quantities of toxic or explosive substances to be of danger to the safety of the public if released.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Significant structure” means:

(i) Hazardous facilities and special occupancy structures;

(ii) Essential facilities that have a ground area of more than 4,000 square feet or are more than 20 feet in height;

(iii) Structures that the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services determines to have irregular features; and

(iv) Buildings that are customarily occupied by human beings and are more than four stories or 45 feet above average ground level.

(B) “Significant structure” does not mean:

(i) One-family and two-family dwellings and accompanying accessory structures;

(ii) Agricultural buildings or equine facilities, both as defined in ORS 455.315 (Exemption of agricultural buildings, agricultural grading, equine facilities and dog training facilities) ; or

(iii) Buildings located on lands exempt from Department of Consumer and Business Services enforcement of building code regulations.

(d) “Special occupancy structure” means Risk Category III buildings and structures, as defined in “Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures,” Table 1604.5 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code.

(2) Consistent with ORS 672.255 (Rulemaking authority) , the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall adopt rules establishing standards of competence in structural engineering analysis and design relating to seismic influence.

(3) An engineer may not provide engineering services for significant structures unless the engineer possesses a valid professional structural engineer certificate of registration issued by the board. [Formerly 672.129; 2021 c.360 §4]

Source: Section 672.107 — Structural engineer registration for performing engineering services on significant structures; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.030 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.030
683.030 Persons and practices not affected
Status: in_force

ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) may not be construed:

(1) To prevent any person duly licensed to practice medicine and surgery from treating or fitting glasses to the human eye;

(2) To prohibit the sale of complete ready-to-wear eye glasses as merchandise from a permanent place of business in good faith and not in evasion of ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) by any person not purporting to be competent to examine and prescribe for the human eye;

(3) To prohibit vision or eye care practices by persons working under the direct supervision of an optometrist authorized to practice in this state; or

(4) To prohibit vision screening by:

(a) Employees of a school or an education provider as defined in ORS 336.211 (Vision screenings and eye examinations) ;

(b) Persons or nonprofit entities designated by the Department of Education to provide vision screening to students for the purpose of ORS 336.211 (Vision screenings and eye examinations) ; or

(c) Employees of the Department of Transportation. [Amended by 1999 c.490 §1; 2013 c.585 §5; 2017 c.640 §2]

Source: Section 683.030 — Persons and practices not affected , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.243 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.243
696.243 Substituting copy for original canceled check allowed
Status: in_force

(1) Any principal real estate broker, licensed real estate property manager or escrow agent who is required by the Real Estate Commissioner to maintain the canceled checks used to disburse moneys from the real estate licensee’s clients’ trust account may substitute a copy of the original canceled check, if the copy is provided by a bank and is produced by optical imaging or other process that accurately reproduces the original or forms a durable medium for reproducing the original, and the copy is at least 300 dots per inch in quality.

(2) A principal real estate broker, licensed real estate property manager or escrow agent may use electronic fund transfers for the deposit into or for withdrawal from a clients’ trust account established under ORS 696.241 (Clients’ trust accounts) or 696.578 (Deposit and designation of funds held in escrow) , if the bank provides to the real estate licensee an accurate paper record of the deposits and withdrawals.

(3) As used in subsection (2) of this section, “electronic fund transfer” has the meaning set forth in section 903 of the Electronic Transfer Act (P.L. 90-321, 15 U.S.C. 1693a). [1995 c.760 §4; 2001 c.300 §22; 2017 c.234 §16]

Note: 696.243 (Substituting copy for original canceled check allowed) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 696 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 696.243 — Substituting copy for original canceled check allowed; electronic fund transfers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.350 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.350
676.350 Authority of health professional regulatory boards to adopt rules permitting expedited partner therapy
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Expedited partner therapy” means the practice of prescribing or dispensing antibiotic drugs for the treatment of a sexually transmitted infection to the partner of a patient without first examining the partner of the patient.

(b) “Partner of a patient” means a person whom a patient diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection identifies as a sexual partner of the patient.

(c) “Practitioner” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(2) 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 may adopt rules permitting practitioners to practice expedited partner therapy. If a board adopts rules permitting practitioners to practice expedited partner therapy, the board shall consult with the Oregon Health Authority to determine which sexually transmitted infections are appropriately addressed with expedited partner therapy.

(3) A prescription issued in the practice of expedited partner therapy authorized by the rules of a board is valid even if the name of the patient for whom the prescription is intended is not on the prescription.

(4) The authority shall make available informational material about expedited partner therapy that a practitioner may distribute to patients. [2009 c.522 §1; 2011 c.720 §215; 2017 c.101 §20; 2018 c.61 §20; 2019 c.280 §13]

Source: Section 676.350 — Authority of health professional regulatory boards to adopt rules permitting expedited partner therapy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.052 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.052
700.052 Registration without examination
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office shall issue a registration without written examination to an applicant who pays the required fees and furnishes documentation, as determined by the office by rule, showing satisfactory evidence that the applicant meets the education requirements of this chapter, and at the time of application is registered as an environmental health specialist or waste water specialist by a national association that is recognized by the Environmental Health Registration Board or is registered by the regulatory body of another state. The registration requirements of the other state or the national association, including the written examination, must be substantially equivalent to registration requirements in this state. [2003 c.547 §101; 2005 c.648 §108; 2013 c.568 §129]

Source: Section 700.052 — Registration without examination; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.105 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.105
684.105 Discipline procedure
Status: in_force

(1) Where the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners proposes to refuse to issue a license, or proposes to revoke or suspend a license, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(2) Judicial review of orders under subsection (1) of this section shall be in accordance with ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.734 §131]

Source: Section 684.105 — Discipline procedure; review of board orders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 699.050 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 699 / Section 699.050
699.050 Property left in hotel over 60 days
Status: in_force

(1) If any person leaves any baggage or property in any inn or hotel for a period of 60 days after the relation of hotelkeeper or innkeeper and guest or boarder between such guest or boarder and the proprietor of such inn or hotel has ceased, the hotelkeeper or innkeeper may proceed to sell the baggage or other property of such guest or boarder at private sale, 10 days after posting notice of the time and place of the sale in three public places in the city where the hotel or inn is located, provided a copy of such notice is mailed in an envelope, addressed to the guest or boarder at the place of residence registered by the guest or boarder in the register of the inn or hotel. The proceeds of the sale shall be applied first to the payment of the hotelkeeper’s or innkeeper’s claims for storage on such baggage or property and of the cost of selling the same. Any residue remaining shall, on demand within six months, be paid to the guest or boarder and if not so demanded within six months from the date of the sale, the residue shall be deposited by the innkeeper or hotelkeeper with the treasurer of the county in which the inn or hotel is situated, together with a statement of the innkeeper’s claims for storage and the cost of enforcing the same, a copy of the notice and of the amounts received for the goods sold at the sale. The county treasurer shall credit the residue to the general revenue fund of the county, subject to the right of the guest or boarder, or a representative of the guest or boarder, to reclaim it.

(2) The notice provided for in subsection (1) of this section shall be substantially in the following form:

I, (name of the owner, manager or other proper person) hereby state that more than _____ days have elapsed since (name of the owner or other person who left the property in the hotel or inn) left certain baggage, clothing and other property in (name of hotel or inn) and that the relation of hotelkeeper or innkeeper and guest or boarder between such person and the undersigned has ceased as of said aforementioned time; that there is now due or owing the undersigned on account of its storing said baggage, clothing and property the sum of $_____. Notice hereby is given that the undersigned will proceed to sell the clothing, baggage and other property (no other description is necessary) of the above-named person at private sale at (name of the hotel or inn or other place where the sale shall take place) on the _____ day of _____, 2___.

Dated this _____ day of _____, 2___.

Signed ____________

(Owner, manager or other proper person.)

[Amended by 1957 c.670 §32]

Source: Section 699.050 — Property left in hotel over 60 days; notice and sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors699.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.265 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.265
692.265 License denial and civil penalty procedure
Status: in_force

(1) If the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board proposes to impose a civil penalty or to revoke, suspend or refuse to issue or renew any license or certificate, the board shall accord an opportunity for hearing as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(2) Adoption of rules, conduct of hearings and issuance of orders and judicial review of rules and orders shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.734 §151; 1983 c.810 §19]

Source: Section 692.265 — License denial and civil penalty procedure; rules and orders; judicial review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.500 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.500
704.500 Rules
Status: in_force

In accordance with any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the State Marine Board may promulgate rules to carry out the provisions of this chapter. [1983 c.655 §3]

Source: Section 704.500 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.220 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.220
683.220 Licensing of applicant holding license in another state
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Optometry may grant to an applicant a license by endorsement for the practice of optometry in the State of Oregon if the applicant:

(1) Holds a license for the practice of optometry obtained by examination in another state of the United States. Any discipline or sanction related to the practice of optometry imposed upon the applicant by any state licensing agency must be disclosed on the application for licensure;

(2) Continuously engaged in the practice of optometry for not less than two years immediately preceding the application to the board;

(3) Has educational qualifications the board considers equivalent to the educational requirements necessary for licensing by the board at the time the applicant commenced the practice of optometry. The educational requirements shall include passing the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination or its equivalent, as determined by the board;

(4) Meets the requirements for Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent certification established by rule by the board;

(5) Passes a written examination approved by the board on Oregon optometric law and administrative rules;

(6) Submits documentation satisfactory to the board of continuing optometric education hours equivalent to the requirements established by ORS 683.210 (Continuing education requirement) ; and

(7) Pays the application fee set by the board. [1977 c.243 §3; 1985 c.103 §8; 1987 c.443 §11; 1991 c.67 §184; 2001 c.458 §1]

Source: Section 683.220 — Licensing of applicant holding license in another state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.063 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.063
675.063 Limited permit to practice as psychologist
Status: in_force

Upon application therefor and payment of the required fee, the Oregon Board of Psychology may issue a limited permit to practice as a psychologist to an applicant holding a certificate or license to practice psychology issued by another state whose requirements are, in the judgment of the board, essentially equivalent to those required by ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) . The limited permit shall be valid for a period of not more than 180 calendar days in any 24-month period. [1973 c.777 §15; 1987 c.56 §1; 1997 c.249 §204; 1999 c.59 §201; 2017 c.6 §8]

(Temporary provisions relating to psychologist associate licenses issued before January 1, 2022)

Note: Sections 1, 2 and 4, chapter 211, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:

Sec. 1. Section 2 of this 2021 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) . [2021 c.211 §1]

Sec. 2. (1) A psychologist associate licensed by the Oregon Board of Psychology before the operative date specified in section 6 of this 2021 Act [January 1, 2022] may perform specific functions within the practice of psychology if the psychologist associate is under the periodic direct supervision of a psychologist licensed by the board. The functions may include, but are not limited to:

(a) Administering tests of mental abilities; and

(b) Conducting personality assessments and counseling, including educational and vocational planning.

(2) Upon a petition by a psychologist associate, the board may grant to the psychologist associate the authority to perform the functions specified under subsection (1) of this section without periodic direct supervision.

(3) The board may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2021 c.211 §2]

Sec. 4. The Oregon Board of Psychology shall continue to regulate persons who were licensed by the board as psychologist associates before the operative date specified in section 6 of this 2021 Act [January 1, 2022]. [2021 c.211 §4]

Source: Section 675.063 — Limited permit to practice as psychologist; duration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.543 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.543
671.543 Subcontracting
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 701.005 (Definitions) or 701.021 (License requirement) , a landscape contracting business that arranges for, undertakes or submits a bid to undertake a project that the business is authorized to perform under ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) may subcontract with a general or specialty contractor licensed under ORS chapter 701 for the contractor to perform work within the scope of the contractor’s license endorsement on the project. [2015 c.672 §4]

Source: Section 671.543 — Subcontracting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.235 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.235
701.235 Rulemaking
Status: in_force

(1) The Construction Contractors Board shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this chapter including, but not limited to, rules that:

(a) Establish language for surety bonds;

(b) Establish processing requirements for different types of complaints described in this chapter;

(c) Limit whether a complaint may be processed by the board if there is no direct contractual relationship between the complainant and the contractor;

(d) Subject to ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) , 701.153 (Recording of order as lien) and 701.157 (Satisfaction of order against commercial contractor) , exclude or limit recovery from the contractor’s bond required by ORS 701.068 (Bonding requirements) of amounts awarded by a court or arbitrator for interest, service charges, costs and attorney fees arising from commencing the arbitration or court action and proving damages; and

(e) Designate a form to be used by an owner of residential property under ORS 87.007 (Protection from construction liens perfected after sale of residential property completed) for the purpose of indicating the method the owner has selected to comply with the requirements of ORS 87.007 (Protection from construction liens perfected after sale of residential property completed) (2) or to indicate that ORS 87.007 (Protection from construction liens perfected after sale of residential property completed) (2) does not apply.

(2) The board may adopt rules prescribing terms and conditions under which a contractor may substitute a letter of credit from a bank authorized to do business in this state instead of the bond requirements prescribed in ORS 701.068 (Bonding requirements) . [1971 c.740 §19; 1989 c.928 §28; 1991 c.181 §13; 2001 c.197 §19; 2003 c.778 §6; 2007 c.793 §23; 2007 c.836 §36; 2011 c.630 §§52,72; 2016 c.99 §14]

Source: Section 701.235 — Rulemaking , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.040 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.040
673.040 Eligibility for certificate of certified public accountant
Status: in_force

(1) A certificate of certified public accountant shall be issued to any applicant who meets the requirements of this section and ORS 673.060 (C.P.A. and public accountant examination) and who passes an examination on the code of professional ethics adopted by the Oregon Board of Accountancy.

(2) An applicant for a certificate shall show that after meeting the eligibility requirements for the examination required by ORS 673.050 (General qualifications for candidates for C.P.A. examination) , the applicant has had at least one year of experience, meeting requirements prescribed by the board by rule, that is verified by a public accountant, certified public accountant or chartered accountant who:

(a) Is licensed and in good standing in this state or another jurisdiction; and

(b) Has been licensed for a minimum period of time set by the board by rule.

(3) The board may issue a certificate to a holder in good standing of a license of certified public accountant issued by another state or of a chartered accountant certificate issued by a foreign country recognized by the board upon a showing that the holder meets requirements that are substantially equivalent to the education, experience and other requirements that must be satisfied for the issuance of a certificate of certified public accountant under ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) .

(4) The board shall charge a fee for each application for issuance of a certificate under this section in an amount prescribed by the board by rule.

(5) An applicant for a certificate shall have completed 150 semester hours or 225 quarter hours of college education as prescribed by the board by rule. [Amended by 1999 c.322 §3; 2001 c.638 §4; 2003 c.209 §1; 2007 c.112 §2; 2015 c.451 §7; 2023 c.6 §1]

Source: Section 673.040 — Eligibility for certificate of certified public accountant; experience requirement; issuance of certificate to licensee from other state or country; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.086 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.086
697.086 Rules for collection of child support payments
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall adopt rules that regulate the practices of a collection agency that enters into an agreement with an obligee to collect child support payments as provided in ORS 25.020 (When support payment to be made to Department of Justice) .

(2) The rules adopted by the director under this section shall be as consistent as practicable with the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1692c to 1692f. [2003 c.421 §4]

Source: Section 697.086 — Rules for collection of child support payments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.025 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.025
704.025 Reciprocity for certain licensees of other states
Status: in_force

(1) The State Marine Board may adopt rules that exempt persons who provide outfitting and guiding services on the Columbia River from the registration and fee requirements in ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) if:

(a) The person conducts outfitting and guiding services on the waters of the Columbia River where that river forms the boundary line between the State of Oregon and the State of Washington;

(b) The person possesses a valid Washington license, permit or registration that allows the person to provide outfitting and guiding services;

(c) The board determines that the licensing, permitting or registration requirements of the State of Washington are comparable to those of Oregon; and

(d) The State of Washington provides similar reciprocity for holders of valid Oregon outfitter and guide registrations.

(2) The purpose of subsection (1) of this section is to avoid the conflict, confusion and difficulty of an attempt to find the exact locations of the state boundary in or on the waters of the Columbia River while providing outfitting and guiding services.

(3) The board may adopt rules that exempt persons who provide outfitting and guiding services on the Snake River from the registration and fee requirements in ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) if:

(a) The person conducts outfitting and guiding services on the waters of the Snake River where that river forms the boundary line between the State of Oregon and the State of Idaho;

(b) The person possesses a valid Idaho license, permit or registration that allows the person to provide outfitting and guiding services;

(c) The board determines that the licensing, permitting or registration requirements of the State of Idaho are comparable to those of Oregon; and

(d) The State of Idaho provides similar reciprocity for holders of valid Oregon outfitter and guide registrations.

(4) The purpose of subsection (3) of this section is to avoid the conflict, confusion and difficulty of an attempt to find the exact locations of the state boundary in or on the waters of the Snake River while providing outfitting and guiding services. [1993 c.123 §§3,4; 1995 c.736 §2; 2005 c.115 §§1,3; 2007 c.148 §1]

Source: Section 704.025 — Reciprocity for certain licensees of other states; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.238 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.238
701.238 Determination of licensing application fee
Status: in_force

(1) Before July 1 of each year, the Construction Contractors Board shall determine the amounts of the fees to be charged for applications under ORS 701.056 (Licensing application fee) for the issuance or renewal of contractor licenses. The fee amounts are subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. The fee amounts shall be within the budget authorized by the Legislative Assembly as that budget may be modified by the Emergency Board. The fee amounts established under this section may not exceed the cost of administering the regulatory program of the Construction Contractors Board under this chapter, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the board’s budget, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board.

(2) The amounts of the fees determined by the Construction Contractors Board under subsection (1) of this section shall be effective as set by rule. [Formerly 701.130; 2023 c.602 §29]

Source: Section 701.238 — Determination of licensing application fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.151 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.151
672.151 Notice to candidates of examination results
Status: in_force

As soon as practicable after the close of each examination administered by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying, the board administrator shall notify each candidate of the result of the candidate’s examination. [Formerly 672.100; 2013 c.86 §9; 2015 c.576 §12]

Source: Section 672.151 — Notice to candidates of examination results , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.396 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.396
678.396 Nurse intern scope of practice
Status: in_force

(1) A nurse intern may:

(a) Perform specific nursing functions within the limits of the nurse intern’s nursing education program;

(b) Practice nursing only under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who has agreed to act as the nurse intern’s supervisor under ORS 678.398 (Supervision of nurse intern) ;

(c) Gather information about and administer care to patients; and

(d) Participate in all aspects of the nursing care process under the supervision required and limitations imposed by this section.

(2) A nurse intern may not:

(a) Assume ongoing responsibility for assessments, planning, implementation or evaluation of guidance of the nurse intern’s supervisor;

(b) Function independently, act in a supervisory role or delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants or unlicensed persons;

(c) Administer chemotherapy, blood or blood products, intravenous medications or controlled substances;

(d) Carry out procedures on central lines; or

(e) Perform any other task or function that is not included in the documentation described in ORS 678.392 (Nurse intern license) (1)(b). [2022 c.38 §4]

Source: Section 678.396 — Nurse intern scope of practice; prohibited acts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.020
685.020 License required to practice naturopathic medicine
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or claim to practice naturopathic medicine in this state without first complying with the provisions of this chapter.

(2) Only licensees under this chapter may use any or all of the following terms, consistent with academic degrees earned: “Doctor of Naturopathy” or its abbreviation, “N.D.,” “Naturopath” or “Naturopathic Physician.” However, none of these terms, or any combination of them, shall be so used as to convey the idea that the physician who uses them practices anything other than naturopathic medicine.

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

(a) A bona fide student of naturopathic medicine who, during the period of the student’s enrollment and as part of a doctoral course of study in an Oregon accredited naturopathic educational institution, engages in clinical training under the supervision of institution faculty, if the clinical training facility and level of supervision meet the standards adopted by the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine by rule.

(b) A person authorized to practice under ORS 676.347 (Volunteer practice by out-of-state health care practitioner) . [Amended by 1997 c.560 §1; 2001 c.526 §1; 2009 c.43 §12; 2022 c.62 §8]

Source: Section 685.020 — License required to practice naturopathic medicine; use of certain titles and abbreviations; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.520 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.520
704.520 Board to submit list of registrants to tourism promotion agency
Status: in_force

The State Marine Board will submit annually to the state agency given the responsibility of state tourism promotion a registration list of outfitters and guides and the following information:

(1) The name, business names, addresses and telephone numbers under which outfitting and guiding services are provided;

(2) A description of the outfitting and guiding service;

(3) The geographic area in which the outfitting and guiding service is provided; and

(4) The experience of the outfitter and guide in providing the outfitting and guiding service. [1983 c.655 §9]

Source: Section 704.520 — Board to submit list of registrants to tourism promotion agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.063 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.063
682.063 Requirements for adoption and review of ambulance service plan by counties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the other requirements of ORS 682.031 (Local ordinances regulating ambulances and emergency medical services providers) and 682.062 (County plan for ambulance and emergency medical services) , when initially adopting a plan for ambulance services and ambulance service areas under ORS 682.062 (County plan for ambulance and emergency medical services) or upon any subsequent review of the plan, a county shall:

(a) Consider any and all proposals for providing ambulance services that are submitted by a person or governmental unit or a combination thereof;

(b) Require persons and governmental units that desire to provide ambulance services under the plan to meet all the requirements established by the plan; and

(c) Consider existing boundaries of cities and rural fire protection districts when establishing ambulance service areas under the plan.

(2) When determining the provider of ambulance services upon initial adoption or subsequent review of a plan under ORS 682.062 (County plan for ambulance and emergency medical services) , a county shall not grant preference under the plan to any person or governmental unit solely because that person or governmental unit is providing ambulance services at the time of adoption or review of the plan. [Formerly 682.335]

Source: Section 682.063 — Requirements for adoption and review of ambulance service plan by counties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.135 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.135
688.135 Duties and responsibilities of physical therapist
Status: in_force

(1) A physical therapist licensed under ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) shall:

(a) Be responsible for managing all aspects of the physical therapy care of each patient.

(b) Ensure the qualifications of all physical therapist assistants and physical therapist aides working under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.

(c) Provide for each patient the therapeutic intervention that requires the expertise of a physical therapist and determine and supervise the use of physical therapist assistants or physical therapist aides to provide care that is safe, effective and efficient.

(2) Responsibility for patient care management shall include accurate documentation and billing of the physical therapy services provided. Information relating to the physical therapist-patient relationship is confidential and a physical therapist shall comply with the laws and rules governing the use and disclosure of a patient’s protected health information as provided in ORS 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) to 192.581 (Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information) .

(3) Each physical therapist shall display a copy of the physical therapist’s license or current renewal verification in a location accessible to public view at the physical therapist’s place of practice or employment.

(4) A physical therapist may purchase, store and administer topical and aerosol medications as part of the practice of physical therapy as defined in ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) . A physical therapist shall comply with any rules adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy specifying protocols for storage of medications.

(5) A physical therapist shall adhere to the standards of ethics recognized by the physical therapy profession as further established by a nationally recognized professional organization of physical therapists and as further adopted by the board.

(6) A physical therapist shall disclose to a patient any direct financial interest in products that the physical therapist endorses and recommends to the patient at the time of such endorsement or recommendation. The disclosure shall be documented in the patient’s record.

(7) A physical therapist may provide compensable services to an injured worker only as authorized by ORS 656.250 (Limitation on compensability of physical therapist services) .

(8) Nothing in ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) shall prohibit a physical therapist licensed under ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) from accepting a referral from a veterinarian licensed under ORS chapter 686. The referral must be in writing and specify the treatment or therapy to be provided, pursuant to ORS 686.040 (Application of ORS 686.020 (1)(a)) (4). A physical therapist practicing under this subsection shall be held to the standard of care for veterinarians set forth in ORS chapter 686.

(9) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a physical therapist who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) . [2005 c.627 §16; 2009 c.536 §24]

Source: Section 688.135 — Duties and responsibilities of physical therapist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.455 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.455
701.455 Home inspector services contractor license
Status: repealed

(1) A home inspector services contractor license authorizes the holder to operate a business providing the services of home inspectors as defined in ORS 701.005 (Definitions) , but does not authorize the holder to engage in other contractor activities.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 701.126, the Construction Contractors Board may not impose a continuing education requirement for a home inspector services contractor. This subsection does not exempt a responsible managing individual for the business from compliance with any continuing education requirements established by the board under ORS 701.445 (Home inspectors) for a certified home inspector.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 701.122 (Training requirements for individuals and businesses) , the board may not require a home inspector services contractor or the responsible managing individual for the business to take a test measuring the knowledge of the contractor or responsible managing individual regarding business practices and laws affecting construction contractors. [Formerly 701.360]

Note: 701.126 was repealed by section 6, chapter 718, Oregon Laws 2013. The text of 701.455 (Home inspector services contractor license) was not amended by enactment of the Legislative Assembly to reflect the repeal. Editorial adjustment of 701.455 (Home inspector services contractor license) for the repeal of 701.126 has not been made.

Source: Section 701.455 — Home inspector services contractor license; exemption from testing and continuing education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.379 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.379
671.379 Stamps
Status: in_force

(1) A registered landscape architect shall obtain a stamp of a design authorized by the State Landscape Architect Board. The stamp must bear the name, registration date and registration certificate number of the landscape architect and the legend “registered landscape architect.”

(2) A registered landscape architect shall stamp and sign all final drafts of professional documents that the landscape architect issues for obtaining permits, obtaining approvals by agencies other than the board or fulfilling contractual obligations, including maps, plans, designs, contract documents and reports.

(3) The signature and stamp of a registered landscape architect constitute certification that the document was prepared by the landscape architect or under the supervision and control of the landscape architect. [2001 c.950 §4]

Source: Section 671.379 — Stamps , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.085 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.085
682.085 Inspection of ambulance vehicles and services
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority or its authorized representatives may at reasonable times inspect ambulances and ambulance services licensed or subject to being licensed under this chapter.

(2) The authority may suspend or revoke a license if the ambulance service owner fails to take corrective action required pursuant to an inspection of an ambulance or ambulance service under this section. [Formerly 823.090; 1997 c.316 §2; 2009 c.595 §1077]

Source: Section 682.085 — Inspection of ambulance vehicles and services; suspension or revocation of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.316 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.316
671.316 Registration requirement for practice of landscape architecture
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section, unless an individual is registered as a landscape architect by the State Landscape Architect Board, the individual may not engage in the practice of landscape architecture. Unless an individual is registered as a landscape architect by the board, the individual may not use the title of “landscape architect,” “registered landscape architect” or “landscape architectural designer” or use other titles or any words, letters, figures, signs, cards, advertisements, symbols or other devices to represent that the individual or a business associated with the individual is authorized to practice landscape architecture.

(2) A person may not knowingly aid or abet an individual who is not registered as required under this section in the practice of landscape architecture.

(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the board may register a person as a landscape architect in training if the person meets the education and experience standards established by board rule and passes a board approved examination. The board shall adopt rules establishing fees and specifying the qualifications, duties, functions and powers of a landscape architect in training. [2001 c.950 §2]

Source: Section 671.316 — Registration requirement for practice of landscape architecture; registration as landscape architect in training; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.855 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.855
676.855 Authority of public universities and community colleges to require cultural competency continuing education
Status: in_force

Each public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) and each community college, as defined in ORS 341.005 (Definitions) , may require persons authorized to practice a profession regulated by a board, as defined in ORS 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) , who provide services to students at health care facilities located on a campus of the public university or community college to provide proof of completing cultural competency continuing education approved by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450 (Continuing education in cultural competency) . [2013 c.240 §18; 2019 c.186 §2]

SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION

Source: Section 676.855 — Authority of public universities and community colleges to require cultural competency continuing education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.560 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.560
671.560 Issuance of license
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 671.571 (Probationary license) and 671.590 (Reciprocal landscape construction professional licensing) , the State Landscape Contractors Board shall issue a landscape construction professional license to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of ORS 671.570 (Qualifications for landscape construction professional license) .

(2) The board shall issue a landscape contracting business license to an applicant who satisfies the requirements of the board.

(3) An applicant for a license under this section shall apply to the board upon a form furnished by the board and give such information as the board considers necessary.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board may issue a limited or specialty license if the applicant is required to have a landscape construction professional license or landscape contracting business license but is not qualified or required to be licensed for all phases of landscape work.

(b) The board may not issue to a person holding an endorsement as a residential or commercial general contractor under ORS chapter 701 a limited or specialty license that:

(A) Requires the holder of the limited or specialty landscape construction professional license to be the owner of a licensed landscape contracting business;

(B) Limits the permissible amount to be charged by the landscape contracting business for landscape work to, within any 12-month period, an amount set by the board not to exceed $10,000 per customer; and

(C) Has reduced qualification or testing requirements.

(c) The board may adopt rules to limit or restrict the landscape work performed by probationary landscape construction professionals.

(5) A landscape contracting business that qualifies for the exemption described in ORS 571.045 (Exemption from licensing requirements) shall indicate on its license application or license renewal application under this section the reasons the business qualifies for the exemption. [1971 c.764 §6; 1975 c.757 §4; 1983 c.452 §5; 1999 c.535 §4; 2007 c.111 §3; 2007 c.541 §16a; 2019 c.682 §1]

Source: Section 671.560 — Issuance of license; application form; limited or specialty license; rules; exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.045 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.045
672.045 Prohibited activities relating to practices of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping
Status: in_force

A person may not:

(1) Engage in the practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping without having a valid certificate or permit to so practice issued in accordance with ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) .

(2) Falsely represent, by any means, that the person is authorized to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping.

(3) Present or attempt to use the certificate or permit of another or the seal of another.

(4) Attempt to use an expired or revoked certificate or permit.

(5) Falsely impersonate any registrant of like or different name.

(6) Practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping when not qualified.

(7) Buy, sell or fraudulently obtain any certificate or permit required by ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) .

(8) Aid or abet the buying, selling or fraudulently obtaining of any certificate or permit required by ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) .

(9) Engage in the practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping under cover of a certificate or permit obtained or issued fraudulently or unlawfully or under fraudulent representations or mistake of fact in a material regard.

(10) Give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying or to any member of the board in obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate or permit required by ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) . [1971 c.751 §36; 2009 c.259 §4]

Source: Section 672.045 — Prohibited activities relating to practices of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.061 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.061
687.061 Expiration and renewal of license and permit
Status: in_force

(1) Licenses issued under ORS 687.051 (Qualifications of applicants) and permits issued under ORS 687.059 (Massage facilities) expire on the date established by the State Board of Massage Therapists by rule and may be renewed after payment of a renewal fee established by the board under ORS 687.071 (Fees) . If the renewal fee is not paid by the expiration date established by the board, a delinquency fee must be paid prior to renewal. Licenses and permits may be renewed within three years after the date of expiration upon payment of the renewal fee and the delinquency fee established by the board.

(2) An individual who engages in the practice of massage without holding a valid license issued under ORS 687.051 (Qualifications of applicants) or a person who operates a massage facility without holding a valid permit issued under ORS 687.059 (Massage facilities) is subject to disciplinary action and civil penalty by the board, injunction and criminal prosecution. No disciplinary action, civil penalty or criminal proceeding shall be initiated under this section after the date that a renewal and delinquency fee is paid. However, payment of a renewal and delinquency fee does not stay any disciplinary action, civil penalty or criminal proceeding already assessed or initiated. [1955 c.492 §5; 1977 c.507 §8; 1979 c.89 §5; 1985 c.82 §8; 1989 c.841 §6; 1997 c.626 §8; 1999 c.537 §11; 2005 c.148 §1; 2013 c.409 §6]

Source: Section 687.061 — Expiration and renewal of license and permit; rules; fees; sanctions for practicing without valid license or operating without valid permit; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.103 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.103
674.103 Consideration of energy efficient improvements
Status: in_force

When preparing, completing or issuing an opinion about the value of real property or an interest in real property as described in ORS 674.100 (Persons engaged in real estate appraisal activity required to be certified, licensed or registered) (1)(b), a state licensed appraiser or state certified appraiser shall consider improvements made to the structure of any building located on the real property that make the building more energy efficient. [2013 c.383 §14]

Source: Section 674.103 — Consideration of energy efficient improvements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.280 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.280
676.280 Immunity of person providing notice to law enforcement of blood test results
Status: in_force

No action or administrative proceeding shall be brought against anyone participating in good faith in providing notice pursuant to ORS 676.260 (Health care facility notification of blood alcohol level or presence of cannabis or controlled substance in blood) and any person participating in providing notice shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, and from any professional disciplinary action, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the notification or the content of the notice. Any such participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participating in any judicial proceeding resulting from the notice. [1995 c.546 §2; 2003 c.89 §3]

Source: Section 676.280 — Immunity of person providing notice to law enforcement of blood test results , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.325 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.325
703.325 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) shall be known and may be cited as the Polygraph Examiners Act. [Formerly 703.020]

Source: Section 703.325 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.159 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.159
672.159 Numbering and recording of certificates
Status: in_force

Each certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall be numbered. A record of each certificate issued, and the number, shall be entered in the records of the board. [Formerly 672.110]

Source: Section 672.159 — Numbering and recording of certificates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.105 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.105
682.105 Proof of financial responsibility required to obtain license
Status: in_force

(1) In order to secure and retain a license under this chapter, the owner of an ambulance or ambulance service, other than a governmental unit, shall file and maintain with the Oregon Health Authority proof of ability to respond in damages for liability arising from the ownership, operation, use or maintenance of the ambulance, or arising from the delivery of prehospital care, in the amount of:

(a) $100,000 because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident;

(b) Subject to that limit for one person, $300,000 because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident;

(c) $20,000 because of injury to or destruction of the property of others in any one accident; and

(d) $500,000 because of injury arising from the negligent provision of prehospital care to any individual.

(2) Proof of financial responsibility under subsection (1) of this section may be given by filing with the authority, for the benefit of the owner:

(a) A certificate of insurance issued by an insurance carrier licensed to transact insurance in this state showing that the owner has procured and that there is in effect a motor vehicle liability policy for the limits of financial responsibility mentioned in subsection (1)(a) to (c) of this section designating by explicit description all motor vehicles with respect to which coverage is granted thereby and insuring the named insured and all other persons using any such motor vehicle with insured’s consent against loss from the liabilities imposed by law for damages arising out of the ownership, operation, use or maintenance of any such motor vehicle, and that there is in effect a professional liability policy for the limit of financial responsibility described in subsection (1)(d) of this section insuring the named insured and all other persons engaged in the provision of prehospital care under the auspices of the licensed ambulance service against loss from the liabilities imposed by law for damages arising out of the provision of prehospital care;

(b) A bond conditioned for the paying in behalf of the principal, the limits of financial responsibility mentioned in subsection (1) of this section; or

(c) A certificate of the State Treasurer that such owner has deposited with the State Treasurer the sum of $320,000 in cash, in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) or in securities such as may legally be purchased by fiduciaries or for trust funds of a market value of $320,000. [Formerly 823.100; 1997 c.631 §521; 2009 c.595 §1078]

Source: Section 682.105 — Proof of financial responsibility required to obtain license; amounts; form of proof , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.091 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.091
697.091 Fees or compensation received in violation of law
Status: in_force

(1) A person who violates 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) shall not charge or receive any fee or compensation on any moneys received or collected while in 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) .

(2) A person shall not charge or receive any fee or compensation on any moneys received or collected while operating in accordance with 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) but that is received or collected as a result of the person’s acts as a collection agency or out-of-state collection agency operating in 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) .

(3) All moneys collected or received in violation of this section shall be immediately returned to the assignors, or their assigns, of the account on which the moneys were paid. [1995 c.622 §8]

Source: Section 697.091 — Fees or compensation received in violation of law; disposition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.450 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.450
703.450 Requirements of conduct
Status: in_force

A licensed investigator:

(1) May not knowingly make any false report to an employer or client.

(2) May not commit fraud or deceit toward a client or employer.

(3) May not knowingly violate a court order or injunction in the course of business as an investigator.

(4) May not commit an act that reflects adversely on the investigator’s honesty, integrity, trustworthiness or fitness to engage in business as an investigator.

(5) May not act unprofessionally while acting as an investigator.

(6) May not use unlicensed persons to conduct investigative activities.

(7) Is responsible for the professional, ethical and legal conduct of the investigator’s employees or other persons working under the investigator’s supervision.

(8) Shall inform each client that the client has a right to receive a written contract. The contract shall clearly state the task to be performed and the rate of payment.

(9) Shall inform each client that the client is entitled to receive both of the following reports concerning services rendered:

(a) An oral report that is timely and adequate; and

(b) A written report furnished by the investigator within seven days after written request is received from the client.

(10) Shall keep separate and distinct case files for each client and case. Case files must include all written agreements with the client, the date investigative activities began, copies of all correspondence and written reports generated and an accurate accounting of all time spent, activities conducted and expenses incurred by the investigator during the course of the case.

(11) Shall maintain a record of the term of employment of each employee or contractor.

(12) Shall maintain all records and files referred to in this section for not less than seven years.

(13) Shall maintain required security or insurance.

(14) Shall post the license of the investigator in a conspicuous place in the investigator’s principal place of business.

(15) Shall include in all advertisements for the investigator’s services the name and license number of the investigator.

(16) Unless performing services for a law enforcement or other governmental agency, may not attempt to give an impression that the investigator is connected in any way with a law enforcement or other governmental agency by any statement or activity, including using a title, wearing a uniform, using a badge or insignia or using an identification card or by any failure to make a statement or act.

(17) Shall maintain the confidentiality of each client as required by rules of professional conduct established by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training.

(18) May not submit false information to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

(19) May not impede a compliance investigation.

(20) Shall return to the department the license and identification card issued by the department to the investigator no later than 15 days after the expiration or revocation of the license. [1997 c.870 §10; 1999 c.125 §5; 2001 c.838 §9; 2005 c.613 §19; 2007 c.320 §8; 2015 c.226 §1]

Source: Section 703.450 — Requirements of conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.090 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.090
672.090 Issuance of certificates by board
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall issue certificates of registration as provided by ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) . All certificates shall be signed by the president and the administrator of the board and issued under the seal of the board. The board shall prescribe and furnish forms for applications for examinations and for certificates and permits.

(2) If the board administers an examination described in ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) , the board shall hold the examination at least yearly at times and places determined by the board. The board shall determine the scope of the examinations and the methods of procedure. Examinations for registration may be written or computer-based. [Amended by 1971 c.751 §26(2), (3); 1975 c.429 §9; 1981 c.143 §5; 1991 c.221 §1; 1997 c.210 §6; 2013 c.86 §3; 2015 c.576 §11]

Source: Section 672.090 — Issuance of certificates by board; examinations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.755 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.755
681.755 Discipline
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline as specified in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against any person practicing art therapy for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) and for any violation of ORS 681.740 (Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758) to 681.758 (Rules) , or the rules adopted under ORS 681.740 (Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758) to 681.758 (Rules) . [2017 c.155 §6]

Note: See note under 681.740 (Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758) .

Source: Section 681.755 — Discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.111 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.111
682.111 Requirements for bonds
Status: in_force

A bond used to comply with financial responsibility requirements under this chapter must meet all of the following requirements:

(1) The bond must be in the amount required by ORS 682.109 (Bonds, letters of credit or certificates of deposit used to prove financial responsibility) .

(2) The bond must be approved by a judge of a court of record in this state.

(3) The bond must contain a provision that it cannot be canceled except upon the giving of 10 days’ prior written notice to the Oregon Health Authority.

(4) The bond must be provided by either of the following:

(a) A surety company.

(b) Two persons who are residents of Oregon and who each own real property in this state having together equities at least of the value required for the bond under ORS 682.109 (Bonds, letters of credit or certificates of deposit used to prove financial responsibility) .

(5) If the bond is provided by real property owners in this state, the bond must contain a schedule of the real property owned by each of the sureties that will be used to meet the financial responsibility requirements of this chapter.

(6) The bond must be conditioned to pay, on behalf of the principal, the limits of financial responsibility requirements under this chapter.

(7) The bond must be conditioned to pay, on behalf of the principal, judgments against a person for liability described in ORS 682.105 (Proof of financial responsibility required to obtain license) and must be subject to action under ORS 682.113 (Action against surety on bond by judgment creditor) .

(8) The bond is subject to any rules adopted by the authority relating to such bonds. [2003 c.175 §20; 2009 c.595 §1081]

Source: Section 682.111 — Requirements for bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.800 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.800
689.800 Opioid overdose
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Kit” means a package of one or more doses of a short-acting opioid antagonist and the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist.

(b) “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.

(c) “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.

(d) “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) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a pharmacy, a health care professional, a pharmacist with prescription and dispensing privileges, a law enforcement officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical services provider or any other person designated by the State Board of Pharmacy by rule may:

(a) Distribute and administer a short-acting opioid antagonist and distribute the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist;

(b) Distribute multiple kits to:

(A) An individual who has experienced an opioid overdose or is likely to experience an opioid overdose;

(B) Family members of an individual described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; and

(C) Any other individual who requests one or more kits; and

(c) Distribute multiple kits to social service agencies under ORS 689.804 (Administration of short-acting opioid antagonist by certain persons) or to other persons who work with individuals who have experienced an opioid overdose. The social services agencies or other persons may redistribute the kits to individuals likely to experience an opioid overdose or to family members of the individuals.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person acting in good faith, if the act does not constitute wanton misconduct, is immune from criminal and civil liability for any act or omission of an act committed during the course of distributing and administering a short-acting opioid antagonist and distributing the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist under this section.

(b) A person acting in good faith is immune from criminal and civil liability for the person’s failure or refusal to distribute or administer a short-acting opioid antagonist or distribute the necessary medical supplies to administer a short-acting opioid antagonist under this section, if the person’s failure or refusal does not constitute wanton misconduct. [Formerly 689.681]

Source: Section 689.800 — Opioid overdose; treatment; administration of short-acting opioid antagonist; liability; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.597 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.597
675.597 State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account
Status: in_force

The State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the board for the administration and enforcement of ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) , 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) and 676.866 (Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for behavioral health care providers) . [2001 c.459 §2; 2009 c.442 §22; 2013 c.240 §5; 2017 c.511 §5; 2021 c.114 §4]

Source: Section 675.597 — State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.658 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.658
675.658 Supervision grant program for certain behavioral health care providers
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a program to provide grants to licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists licensed under ORS 675.715 (Application) , professional counselors licensed under ORS 675.715 (Application) , and clinical social workers licensed under ORS 675.530 (License) to provide supervised clinical experience to associates or other individuals who have the necessary education but need supervised clinical experience to obtain a license to practice:

(a) Psychology;

(b) Marriage and family therapy, as defined in ORS 675.705 (Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835) ;

(c) Professional counseling, as defined in ORS 675.705 (Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835) ;

(d) Clinical social work, as defined in ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) ; or

(e) Another behavioral health care discipline as prescribed by the authority by rule.

(2) The authority shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2021 c.677 §4; 2022 c.17 §2]

Note: See note under 675.650 (Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce training, endorsements, certifications) .

Source: Section 675.658 — Supervision grant program for certain behavioral health care providers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.403 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.403
682.403 Emergency Medical Services Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Emergency Medical Services Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The Emergency Medical Services Fund consists of moneys collected by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 682.400 (Emergency medical services transport reimbursement program) (3). Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the authority for the purposes of:

(a) Providing grants to emergency medical services providers for innovative ambulance programs;

(b) Funding the state medical assistance program, including but not limited to increasing reimbursement rates for emergency medical services transports; and

(c) Administering ORS 682.400 (Emergency medical services transport reimbursement program) .

(2) Interest earned by the fund shall be credited to the fund. [2021 c.623 §2]

Note: See note under 682.400 (Emergency medical services transport reimbursement program) .

Note: Section 8, chapter 623, Oregon Laws 2021, provides:

Sec. 8. The Oregon Health Authority shall immediately notify the Legislative Counsel if the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approves or disapproves, in whole or in part, a request for approval to administer the program described in section 1 of this 2021 Act [ 682.400 (Emergency medical services transport reimbursement program) ]. [2021 c.623 §8]

Source: Section 682.403 — Emergency Medical Services Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.126 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.126
678.126 Confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

(1) Any information that the Oregon State Board of Nursing obtains pursuant to ORS 678.021 (License required to practice nursing) , 678.111 (Causes for denial, revocation or suspension of license or probation, reprimand or censure of licensee) , 678.113 (When evaluation of mental or physical condition, demonstration of competency or evidence of continuing education may be required) , 678.123 (Prohibited acts) , 678.135 (Duty to report violations) or 678.442 (Certification of nursing assistants) is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) .

(2) Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) or 678.442 (Certification of nursing assistants) , the Oregon State Board of Nursing shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) .

(3) Any person, facility, licensee or association that reports or provides information to the board under ORS 678.021 (License required to practice nursing) , 678.111 (Causes for denial, revocation or suspension of license or probation, reprimand or censure of licensee) , 678.113 (When evaluation of mental or physical condition, demonstration of competency or evidence of continuing education may be required) , 678.123 (Prohibited acts) , 678.135 (Duty to report violations) or 678.442 (Certification of nursing assistants) in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1981 c.369 §14; 1985 c.23 §6; 1997 c.791 §22]

Source: Section 678.126 — Confidentiality of information; duty to investigate complaints; immunity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).