ORS § 688.160 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.160
688.160 Oregon Board of Physical Therapy
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy operates as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) , for purposes of carrying out the provisions of ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) and 688.990 (Criminal penalties) . The board consists of eight 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) Five must be physical therapists who are Oregon residents, possess unrestricted licenses to practice physical therapy in this state, have been practicing in this state for at least two years immediately preceding their appointments and have been practicing in the field of physical therapy for at least five years.

(b) One must be a licensed physical therapist assistant.

(c) Two must be public members who have an interest in consumer rights and who are not:

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

(B) The spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members required to be physical therapists or physical therapist assistants may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by the Oregon Physical Therapy Association.

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

(A) Geographic areas of this state; and

(B) Ethnic group.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year. A member is eligible for reappointment.

(b) In the event of a vacancy in the office of a member of the board other than by reason of the expiration of a term, the Governor, not later than 90 days after the occurrence of the vacancy, shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.

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

(A) Is not a resident of this state;

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

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

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

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

(5) A board member who acts within the scope of board duties, without malice and in reasonable belief that the member’s action is warranted by law, is immune from civil liability.

(6) The board shall have power to:

(a) Establish matters of policy affecting administration of ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) ;

(b) Provide for examinations for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and adopt passing scores for the examinations;

(c) Adopt rules necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) ;

(d) Establish standards and tests to determine the qualifications of applicants for licenses to practice physical therapy in this state;

(e) Issue licenses to persons who meet the requirements of ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) ;

(f) Adopt rules relating to the supervision and the duties of physical therapist aides who assist in performing routine work under supervision;

(g) Adopt rules establishing minimum continuing competency requirements for all licensees;

(h) Exercise general supervision over the practice of physical therapy within this state;

(i) Establish and collect fees for the application or examination for, or the renewal, reinstatement or duplication of, a license under ORS 688.040 (Licensing procedure) , 688.080 (Reciprocity) or 688.100 (Renewals) or for the issuance of a temporary permit under ORS 688.110 (Temporary permit) ; and

(j) Establish and collect fees to carry out and enforce the provisions of ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) .

(7) The board shall meet as determined by the board and at any other time at the call of the board chairperson, who shall be elected by the members of the board. All members have equal voting privileges.

(8) The board may appoint and fix the compensation of staff as necessary to carry out the operations of the board.

(9) The board shall:

(a) Maintain a current list of all persons regulated under ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) , including the persons’ names, current business and residential addresses, telephone numbers, electronic mail addresses and license numbers.

(b) Provide information to the public regarding the procedure for filing a complaint against a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

(c) Publish at least annually, and in a format or place determined by the board, final disciplinary actions taken against physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and other information, including rules, in order to guide physical therapists and physical therapist assistants regulated pursuant to ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) . [1959 c.461 §17; 1969 c.339 §17; 1971 c.585 §16; 1971 c.650 §38; 1973 c.792 §43; 1975 c.111 §12; 1985 c.41 §5; 1993 c.387 §1; 1999 c.1084 §26; 2005 c.627 §13; 2009 c.535 §26; 2009 c.756 §100; 2011 c.597 §282; 2016 c.13 §6; 2019 c.43 §24]

Source: Section 688.160 — Oregon Board of Physical Therapy; qualifications; terms; vacancies; duties; rules; fees; meetings; executive director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.475 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.475
687.475 Officers
Status: in_force

The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall elect a chairperson. The board shall adopt rules to govern the proceedings of the board. The board shall hold meetings at such times and places as it determines. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum. [1993 c.362 §6; 2009 c.535 §25]

Source: Section 687.475 — Officers; meetings; quorum; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.220 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.220
686.220 Officers
Status: in_force

There shall be elected by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board at its first meeting from its members, a president who shall preside at all meetings. In the absence of the president, the members present shall elect a temporary chairperson, who shall preside at the meeting. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum to transact any business coming before it. [Amended by 1967 c.334 §4; 1985 c.112 §7; 1993 c.491 §9]

Source: Section 686.220 — Officers; quorum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.186 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.186
696.186 Qualifications of continuing education instructors
Status: in_force

(1) A person must have one of the following qualifications to teach a real estate continuing education course that is eligible for credit required under ORS 696.174 (License renewal) :

(a) A bachelor’s degree and two years of experience working in a field related to the topic of the course;

(b) Six years of experience working in a field related to the topic of the course;

(c) A total of six years of any combination of college-level coursework and experience working in a field related to the topic of the course;

(d) A designation by a professional real estate organization as determined by rule of the Real Estate Agency and two years of college-level coursework;

(e) A designation by an association of real estate educators of competency as an instructor; or

(f) Certification or approval in good standing as a real estate instructor for the same or a similar course topic in any other state or jurisdiction.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a person may not teach a real estate continuing education course if the person:

(a) Has had a professional or occupational license related to the topic of the course revoked for disciplinary reasons, or has a professional or occupational license related to the topic of the course that is currently suspended for disciplinary reasons; or

(b) Has been determined by a state court or an administrative law judge to have violated any statute, rule, regulation or order pertaining to real estate activity in this or any other state in the preceding five years.

(3) Before a person teaches a course for a real estate continuing education provider, the continuing education provider shall require the person to sign a form in which the person attests to:

(a) Meeting one of the qualifications described in subsection (1) of this section; and

(b) Not being disqualified from teaching a course for reasons described in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The agency, with the advice of real estate professionals and educators, shall prescribe by rule the content of the form described in subsection (3) of this section. [2009 c.502 §6; 2013 c.145 §12]

Note: See note under 696.182 (Continuing education) .

Source: Section 696.186 — Qualifications of continuing education instructors; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.412 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.412
671.412 Public contract requirements
Status: in_force

(1) The state or a political subdivision may contract for landscape architecture service projects only with registered landscape architects, as defined in ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) .

(2) Drawings, plans, specifications, estimates and construction observation for public works of the state or a political subdivision that require landscape architecture services must be prepared by, or under the direct supervision of, a landscape architect registered in an appropriate category. [1983 c.455 §7; 1995 c.189 §10; 2001 c.950 §17]

Source: Section 671.412 — Public contract requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.122 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.122
687.122 Investigation of violations
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the complaint of any citizen of this state, or upon its own motion, the State Board of Massage Therapists may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) .

(2) In the conduct of investigations, the board may:

(a) Take evidence;

(b) Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;

(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person charged, before the board in person the same as in civil cases;

(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 board chairperson and the seal of the board in the name of the State of Oregon.

(4) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, the judge of the circuit court shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from the court. [1989 c.843 §8; 1997 c.626 §14; 1999 c.537 §18]

Source: Section 687.122 — Investigation of violations; power of board; subpoenas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.115 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.115
687.115 State Board of Massage Therapists
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists operates as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) , for purposes of carrying out the provisions of ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) . The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Four must be licensed massage therapists.

(b) Three must be members of the public, including one public member selected from a health related field. Public members may not be:

(A) Massage therapists; or

(B) A spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a massage therapist.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

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

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

(A) Geographic areas of this state; and

(B) Ethnic group.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

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

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

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

(5) The board may:

(a) Hold meetings at times and locations determined by the board.

(b) Hire, define the duties and fix the salary of an administrator who may hire and define the duties and provide supervision and evaluation of other employees as necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) . The administrator, with approval of the board, may also employ special consultants. All salaries, compensation and expenses incurred or allowed shall be paid out of funds received by the board. [1971 c.650 §37; 1973 c.792 §42; 1977 c.217 §2; 1977 c.507 §13; 1985 c.82 §11; 1989 c.69 §2; 1997 c.177 §1; 1997 c.626 §12; 1997 c.632 §11; 1999 c.537 §16; 1999 c.1084 §16; 2009 c.535 §23; 2009 c.756 §64]

Source: Section 687.115 — State Board of Massage Therapists; members; appointment; terms; meetings; compensation; administrator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.200 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.200
674.200 Definitions for ORS 674.200 to 674.250
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 674.200 (Definitions for ORS 674.200 to 674.250) to 674.250 (Fees) :

(1) “Appraisal” means the process of developing an opinion of the value of real property in conformance with commonly accepted standards for appraisers.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Appraisal management company” means an external third party that:

(A) Oversees an appraiser panel of more than 15 appraisers in Oregon or at least 25 appraisers in the United States; and

(B) Is authorized by a client to:

(i) Recruit, select and retain appraisers;

(ii) Contract with appraisers to perform appraisal assignments;

(iii) Manage the process of having an appraisal performed, including providing administrative duties such as receiving appraisal orders and appraisal reports, submitting completed appraisal reports to clients, collecting fees from clients for services provided and reimbursing appraisers for services performed; or

(iv) Review and verify the work of appraisers.

(b) “Appraisal management company” does not include an entity that employs real estate appraisers exclusively as employees for the performance of real estate appraisal activity.

(3) “Appraisal management services” means the process of receiving a request for the performance of real estate appraisal activity from a client and, for a fee paid by the client, entering into an agreement with an independent contractor appraiser to perform the real estate appraisal activity contained in the request.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Appraisal review” means the act or process of developing and communicating an opinion about the quality of the substantive aspects of another appraiser’s work that was performed as part of an appraisal assignment.

(b) An “appraisal review” is not a quality control examination.

(5) “Appraisal Subcommittee” has the meaning given that term in ORS 674.010 (Definitions) .

(6) “Appraiser” means a state certified appraiser or state licensed appraiser certified or licensed under ORS 674.310 (Duties and powers of board) .

(7) “Appraiser panel” means a group of appraisers who have been selected by an appraisal management company to perform real estate appraisal activity for clients.

(8) “Client” means a person that engages an appraisal management company to perform appraisal management services.

(9) “Controlling person” means:

(a) An owner, officer or director of an appraisal management company;

(b) An individual authorized by an appraisal management company to enter into a contractual relationship with:

(A) A client for the performance of services requiring registration as an appraisal management company; and

(B) An appraiser for the performance of appraisals; or

(c) An individual who possesses, directly or indirectly, the power to direct the management or policies of an appraisal management company.

(10) “Independent contractor appraiser” means an appraiser who receives a fee for performing an appraisal, but who is not an employee of the person engaging the appraiser.

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Quality control examination” means an examination of an appraisal report for compliance and completeness in relation to client specifications, including examination for grammatical or typographical errors.

(b) A “quality control examination” is not an appraisal review.

(12) “Real estate appraisal activity” means the activity described in ORS 674.100 (Persons engaged in real estate appraisal activity required to be certified, licensed or registered) .

(13) “Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice” means the current standards of the appraisal profession, developed for appraisers and users of appraisal services by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation. [2010 c.87 §1; 2011 c.447 §8; 2013 c.272 §1; 2021 c.313 §1]

Note: 674.200 (Definitions for ORS 674.200 to 674.250) to 674.250 (Fees) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 674 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 674.200 — Definitions for ORS 674.200 to 674.250 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.470 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.470
701.470 Licensing
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Construction flagger” means an individual who, for compensation or with the expectation of compensation, directs or controls the flow of motor vehicle traffic on a public roadway to prevent or reduce conflict between the flow of traffic and construction activity on or near the roadway.

(B) “Construction flagger” does not mean an individual performing work for the federal government, a public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) or a business regulated by the Public Utility Commission.

(b) “Construction flagging contractor” means a person who employs, contracts with or obtains through a worker leasing company, one or more individuals to act as construction flaggers.

(2) Except as provided in this section, a person may not undertake, offer to undertake or submit a bid to do work as a construction flagging contractor unless the person holds a construction flagging contractor license issued by the Construction Contractors Board.

(3) This section does not require a person to obtain a construction flagging contractor license if the person holds a valid license and endorsement as a:

(a) Residential general contractor;

(b) Commercial general contractor level 1;

(c) Commercial specialty contractor level 1;

(d) Commercial general contractor level 2; or

(e) Commercial specialty contractor level 2.

(4) An applicant for a construction flagging contractor license must:

(a) Submit an application in the manner described in ORS 701.046 (License application) ;

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

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

(5) A construction flagging contractor license authorizes a person to act as a construction flagging contractor but does not authorize the person to engage in any other activities that require a license issued under this chapter.

(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the board may not:

(a) Impose training or continuing education requirements for a construction flagging contractor or a responsible managing individual for the contractor.

(b) Require a construction flagging contractor or the responsible managing individual for the contractor to take a test measuring the knowledge of the contractor or responsible managing individual regarding business practices and laws affecting construction contractors. [2015 c.356 §2; 2023 c.254 §4]

Source: Section 701.470 — Licensing; exemptions; insurance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.340 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.340
678.340 Requirements for institutions desiring to establish nursing education programs
Status: in_force

(1) Any institution desiring to establish a nursing education program leading to licensing or a continuing education program that may be recognized or required by the Oregon State Board of Nursing to supplement such program shall apply to the board and submit satisfactory evidence that it is prepared to meet the curricula and standards prescribed by the board.

(2) In considering applications under subsection (1) of this section the board shall review:

(a) Statewide needs for nursing education programs or supplementary programs; and

(b) The financial and clinical resources of the institution making application and the ability of the institution to retain qualified faculty.

(3) An institution or program may not represent itself as qualified or approved to prepare nurses for licensing unless the institution is approved by the board. [Amended by 1973 c.584 §18; 2019 c.358 §33]

Source: Section 678.340 — Requirements for institutions desiring to establish nursing education programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.645 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.645
688.645 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) An initial application fee shall be submitted with the application for hemodialysis technician certification. If the applicant is taking an examination administered by the Oregon Health Authority, an additional fee shall be charged for the examination.

(2) The authority may charge a fee for late renewal of a certificate and for issuance of any duplicate certificate.

(3) Subject to the review of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees and charges established under this section shall not exceed the cost of administering the certification program of the authority pertaining to the purpose for which the fee or charge is established, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly for the authority’s budget, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board.

(4) All moneys received by the authority under ORS 688.625 (Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665) to 688.665 (Rules) shall be paid into the General Fund in the State Treasury and placed to the credit of the authority account and such moneys hereby are appropriated continuously and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 688.625 (Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665) to 688.665 (Rules) . [1997 c.580 §5; 1999 c.59 §204; 2009 c.595 §1098]

Source: Section 688.645 — Fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.665 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.665
672.665 Charges against geologist
Status: in_force

Any person may prefer charges of fraud, deceit, negligence, gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct against any registrant. Such charges shall be in writing and shall be sworn to by the person or persons making them and shall be filed with the administrator of the State Board of Geologist Examiners. [1977 c.612 §18; 1995 c.154 §1]

Source: Section 672.665 — Charges against geologist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.560 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.560
676.560 Purpose of Health Licensing Office
Status: in_force

(1) To provide for the more effective coordination of administrative and regulatory functions of certain health boards, councils and programs involved in protecting the public through the licensing and regulation of health-related professions and occupations practiced in this state under a uniform mission and uniform goals, the Health Licensing Office is created within the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) The mission of the office is to serve the public by providing a uniform structure and accountability for the boards, councils and programs under its administration to protect the public from harm. The office’s focus is to:

(a) Promote effective health policy that protects the public from incompetent or unauthorized individuals and allows consumers to select a provider from a range of safe options.

(b) Provide outreach and training to stakeholders to improve compliance with public health and safety standards, and to involve stakeholders in the regulation of the various disciplines and fields of practice.

(c) Form partnerships and work in collaboration with each constituency, local and state governmental agencies, educators, organizations and other affected entities to encourage diverse opinions and perspectives.

(d) Provide the boards, councils and programs with a standardized administrative forum and procedures for operation, fiscal services, licensing, enforcement and complaint resolution.

(e) Resolve disputes between regulatory entities regarding the scope of practice of persons with authorization by those entities in the professions and occupations overseen by those boards, councils and programs. [Formerly 676.575; 2019 c.456 §14]

Source: Section 676.560 — Purpose of Health Licensing Office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.390 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.390
678.390 Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing may authorize a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions, including prescriptions for controlled substances listed in schedules II through V.

(2) A nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist may submit an application to the Oregon State Board of Nursing to dispense prescription drugs.

(3) An application for the authority to dispense prescription drugs under this section must include any information required by the Oregon State Board of Nursing by rule.

(4) Prescription drugs dispensed by a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist must be personally dispensed by the nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist, except that nonjudgmental dispensing functions may be delegated to staff assistants when:

(a) The accuracy and completeness of the prescription is verified by the nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist; and

(b) The prescription drug is labeled with the name of the patient to whom it is being dispensed.

(5) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall adopt rules requiring:

(a) Prescription drugs dispensed by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists to be either prepackaged by a manufacturer registered with the State Board of Pharmacy or repackaged by a pharmacist licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy under ORS chapter 689;

(b) Labeling requirements for prescription drugs dispensed by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists that are the same as labeling requirements required of pharmacies licensed under ORS chapter 689;

(c) Record keeping requirements for prescriptions and prescription drug dispensing by a nurse practitioner and a clinical nurse specialist that are the same as the record keeping requirements required of pharmacies licensed under ORS chapter 689;

(d) A dispensing nurse practitioner and a dispensing clinical nurse specialist to have available at the dispensing site a hard copy or electronic version of prescription drug reference works commonly used by professionals authorized to dispense prescription medications; and

(e) A dispensing nurse practitioner and a dispensing clinical nurse specialist to allow representatives of the State Board of Pharmacy, upon receipt of a complaint, to inspect a dispensing site after prior notice to the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

(6) The Oregon State Board of Nursing has sole disciplinary authority regarding nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists who have prescription drug dispensing authority.

(7) The authority to write prescriptions or dispense prescription drugs may be denied, suspended or revoked by the Oregon State Board of Nursing upon proof that the authority has been abused. The procedure shall be a contested case under ORS chapter 183. Disciplinary action under this subsection is grounds for discipline of the nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist in the same manner as a licensee may be disciplined under ORS 678.111 (Causes for denial, revocation or suspension of license or probation, reprimand or censure of licensee) . [1979 c.785 §17; 1981 c.693 §29; 1983 c.486 §58; 1985 c.747 §53; 1987 c.79 §2; 1993 c.742 §5; 2003 c.617 §1; 2005 c.462 §6; 2005 c.471 §13; 2008 c.4 §3; 2009 c.456 §1; 2013 c.402 §1; 2017 c.130 §1; 2019 c.358 §39; 2021 c.189 §6; 2023 c.275 §4]

Source: Section 678.390 — Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs; requirements; revocation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.220 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.220
700.220 Members’ qualifications
Status: in_force

(1) The members of the Environmental Health Registration Board appointed by the Governor shall be appointed from among the residents of this state and shall have the following qualifications and terms of office:

(a) One shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine or surgery by the Oregon Medical Board who has an emphasis in public health.

(b) Four shall be persons registered under this chapter who have at least four years of experience in environmental sanitation.

(c) One shall be a representative of the food or food and alcoholic beverage retail industry.

(d) One shall be a public member.

(2) The term of office of each member of the Environmental Health Registration Board is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Vacancies shall be filled by the Governor by appointment for the unexpired term. A member shall hold the member’s office until the appointment and qualification of a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a person serves two consecutive full terms, a period of at least four years must elapse before the person is again eligible for appointment to serve on the board.

(3) The 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) , to be paid from the Environmental Health Registration Account. [Amended by 1967 c.476 §15; 1969 c.314 §100; 1971 c.650 §43; 1983 c.189 §7; 1987 c.158 §147; 1997 c.249 §213; 2003 c.547 §108; 2005 c.648 §117; 2009 c.701 §66]

Source: Section 700.220 — Members’ qualifications; term; removal; vacancies; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.306 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.306
670.306 Administrative officers for boards
Status: in_force

(1) Subsections (2) and (3) of this section shall apply only to the following professional licensing boards:

(a) State Board of Architect Examiners.

(b) Construction Contractors Board.

(c) State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying.

(d) State Landscape Architect Board.

(e) State Landscape Contractors Board.

(f) State Board of Tax Practitioners.

(2) A board shall fix the qualifications of and appoint an administrative officer. The determination of qualifications and appointment of an administrative officer shall be made after consultation with the Governor.

(3) An administrative officer of a board shall not be a member of that board.

(4) Subject to the applicable rules of the State Personnel Relations Law, the board shall fix the compensation of its administrator, who shall be in the unclassified service.

(5) Subject to applicable rules of the State Personnel Relations Law, the administrative officer shall appoint all subordinate employees, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. [1973 c.659 §2 (enacted in lieu of 670.305); 1975 c.429 §7; 1975 c.464 §1; 1981 c.821 §2; 1987 c.414 §96; 1993 c.744 §242; 1995 c.79 §338; 1997 c.3 §3; 1997 c.21 §2; 1999 c.59 §199; 1999 c.322 §41; 2007 c.768 §67; 2015 c.451 §23]

Source: Section 670.306 — Administrative officers for boards; other employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.120 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.120
683.120 License renewal
Status: in_force

(1) Each optometrist who practices in this state shall on the date established by the Oregon Board of Optometry pay a license fee, as determined by the board, for a renewal of the license of the optometrist and shall have such license conspicuously posted in the office of the optometrist or place of business at all times. Each optometrist who is retired, has a disability or is a nonresident of the State of Oregon and who is not practicing optometry within this state shall on the date established by the board pay a license fee, as determined by the board, for a renewal of the license of the optometrist.

(2) A person who is no more than 30 days delinquent in renewing the license may renew the license upon payment to the board of the required fee plus a delinquent fee. If a person is more than 30 days delinquent in renewing the license, the license is automatically suspended by the board upon 30-day notice given to the licensee. A certified letter addressed to the last-known address of the licensee failing to comply with the requirements is sufficient notice.

(3) A person who is more than 60 days delinquent in renewing the license may be required to take an examination and pay the examination fee as required in ORS 683.060 (Examination of applicants) before a license is issued. The board may, upon application, waive the examination requirement. [Amended by 1953 c.235 §2; 1959 c.88 §1; 1963 c.79 §1; 1967 c.22 §5; 1971 c.102 §6; 1973 c.182 §4; 1981 c.642 §1; 1987 c.443 §5; 1991 c.703 §27; 1997 c.630 §2; 1997 c.643 §29; 2007 c.70 §312]

Source: Section 683.120 — License renewal; fee; effect of failure to renew license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.480 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.480
677.480 Discipline
Status: in_force

ORS 677.474 (Administration of controlled substances for pain allowed) does not prohibit a health professional regulatory board from placing on probation or denying, revoking, limiting or suspending the license of any health care professional who does any of the following:

(1) Prescribes or administers a controlled substance or treatment that is nontherapeutic in nature or nontherapeutic as administered or prescribed or that is administered or prescribed for a nontherapeutic purpose.

(2) Fails to keep a complete and accurate record of controlled substance purchases, dispensing and disposal as required by the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-513), other federal law or ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) .

(3) Prescribes controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose.

(4) Prescribes, administers or dispenses controlled substances in a manner detrimental to the best interest of the public.

(5) Prescribes, administers or dispenses a controlled substance in a manner prohibited under ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) or 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) .

(6) Falsifies prescription information, including, but not limited to, the identity of the recipient. [1995 c.380 §4; 2003 c.408 §2; 2007 c.351 §3]

Source: Section 677.480 — Discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.417 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.417
677.417 Medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, physical incapacity, impairment
Status: in_force

The Oregon Medical Board shall determine by rule what constitutes medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, physical incapacity or impairment for the purposes of ORS chapter 677. [2003 c.554 §2; 2009 c.756 §29]

Note: 677.417 (Medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, physical incapacity, impairment) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 677 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 677.417 — Medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, physical incapacity, impairment; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.115 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.115
693.115 State Plumbing Board
Status: in_force

(1) The State Plumbing Board is established in the Department of Consumer and Business Services, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor. The appointment of a member of the board is subject to confirmation by the Senate pursuant to section 4, Article III of the Oregon Constitution.

(2) The members of the board shall be as follows:

(a) One journeyman plumber with 10 or more years’ experience in the trade or calling of journeyman plumber;

(b) One licensed plumbing contractor;

(c) One local plumbing inspector who is a journeyman plumber;

(d) One registered professional mechanical engineer;

(e) One officer or employee of the Oregon Health Authority;

(f) One plumbing equipment supplier who otherwise qualifies by experience in the industry or one building official; and

(g) One member of the general public.

(3) 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. A member is not eligible for appointment to more than two full terms of office. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(4) A member of the board shall receive compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1981 c.438 §§4,5,9; 1987 c.414 §51; 1993 c.744 §153; 2003 c.14 §439; 2005 c.758 §52; 2009 c.595 §1111]

Source: Section 693.115 — State Plumbing Board; membership; term; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.075 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.075
673.075 Credit for examination sections taken in other states
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Accountancy may, in accordance with its rules, grant credit to an applicant for one or more sections of an examination for which the applicant received passing grades from the licensing authority in any other state.

(2) Any examination for which credit is granted an applicant under subsection (1) of this section shall be substantially equivalent to examination requirements described in ORS 673.060 (C.P.A. and public accountant examination) . [1967 c.62 §§3,4; 1975 c.440 §7; 1993 c.300 §2; 1999 c.310 §2; 1999 c.322 §42; 2001 c.638 §5; 2007 c.112 §5]

Source: Section 673.075 — Credit for examination sections taken in other states , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.105 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.105
674.105 Authority of Appraiser Certification and Licensure 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 Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board may require the fingerprints of a person who is applying for, or holds, a license, certificate or registration, or is applying for renewal of a license, certificate or registration, that is issued by the board, or of a person who:

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(a) Is employed or applying for employment by the board;

(b) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the board as a contractor, vendor or volunteer; and

(2) Is, or will be, working or providing services in a position:

(a) In which the person is providing information technology services and has control over, or access to, information technology systems that would allow the person to harm the information technology systems or the information contained in the systems;

(b) In which the person has access to information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by state or federal laws, rules or regulations or information that is defined as confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations;

(c) That has payroll functions or in which the person has responsibility for receiving, receipting or depositing money or negotiable instruments, for billing, collections or other financial transactions or for purchasing or selling property or has access to property held in trust or to private property in the temporary custody of the state; or

(d) In which the person has access to personal information about employees or members of the public including Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver license numbers, medical information, personal financial information or criminal background information. [2005 c.730 §59]

Note: 674.105 (Authority of Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board to require fingerprints) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 674 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 674.105 — Authority of Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 694.032 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 694 / Section 694.032
694.032 Offer for or sale of hearing aid by direct mail
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to offer for sale or sell a hearing aid in this state by direct mail.

(2) Any offer for sale or sale of a hearing aid in this state must include the availability of fitting the hearing aid in this state prior to the sale.

(3) Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit:

(a) Advertising by mail or delivery of a hearing aid by mail if the fitting and sale were completed in this state.

(b) The sale by direct mail of an over-the-counter hearing aid. [1989 c.858 §2; 2023 c.109 §3]

Source: Section 694.032 — Offer for or sale of hearing aid by direct mail; availability of fitting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors694.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.595 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.595
688.595 Enforcement and inspections
Status: in_force

The section manager of the Radiation Protection Services Section of the Oregon Health Authority shall enforce the provisions of ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) . The section manager, or a designee of the Board of Medical Imaging, shall conduct, under the direction of the board, inspections in furtherance of the purposes of ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) . [1977 c.534 §19; 2005 c.307 §3; 2009 c.595 §1093; 2009 c.833 §21; 2021 c.133 §1]

Source: Section 688.595 — Enforcement and inspections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.825 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.825
677.825 Examination of applicants
Status: in_force

Any person desiring a license to practice podiatry shall be examined by the Oregon Medical Board in subjects which the board may deem advisable. If the applicant possesses the qualifications required by ORS 677.820 (Qualifications of applicants) and passes the examination prescribed, the applicant shall be issued a license by the board to practice podiatry in this state. Each applicant shall submit an application for examination and the required examination fee to the board. Any applicant failing in the examination, and being refused a license, is entitled to a reexamination upon the payment of an additional examination fee. [Formerly 682.050; 1985 c.322 §7]

Source: Section 677.825 — Examination of applicants; issuing license; fees; reexamination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.175 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.175
676.175 Complaints and investigations confidential
Status: in_force

(1) A health professional regulatory board shall keep confidential and not disclose to the public any information obtained by the board as part of an investigation of a licensee or applicant, including complaints concerning licensee or applicant conduct and information permitting the identification of complainants, licensees or applicants. However, the board may disclose information obtained in the course of an investigation of a licensee or applicant to the extent necessary to conduct a full and proper investigation.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if a health professional regulatory board votes not to issue a notice of intent to impose a disciplinary sanction:

(a) The board shall disclose information obtained as part of an investigation of an applicant or licensee if the person requesting the information demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest in disclosure outweighs other interests in nondisclosure, including but not limited to the public interest in nondisclosure.

(b) The board may disclose to a complainant a written summary of information obtained as part of an investigation of an applicant or licensee resulting from the complaint to the extent the board determines necessary to explain the reasons for the board’s decision. An applicant or licensee may review and obtain a copy of any written summary of information disclosed to a complainant by the board after the board has deleted any information that could reasonably be used to identify the complainant.

(3) If a health professional regulatory board votes to issue a notice of intent to impose a disciplinary sanction, upon written request by the licensee or applicant, the board shall disclose to the licensee or applicant all information obtained by the board in the investigation of the allegations in the notice except:

(a) Information that is privileged or confidential under a law other than this section.

(b) Information that would permit the identification of any person who provided information that led to the filing of the notice and who will not provide testimony at a hearing arising out of the investigation.

(c) Information that would permit the identification of any person as a person who made a complaint to the board about a licensee or applicant.

(d) Reports of expert witnesses.

(4) Information disclosed to a licensee or applicant under subsection (3) of this section may be further disclosed by the licensee or applicant only to the extent necessary to prepare for a hearing on the notice of intent to impose a disciplinary sanction.

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(a) A health professional regulatory board shall disclose:

(A) A notice of intent to impose a disciplinary sanction against a licensee or applicant that has been issued by vote of the board;

(B) A final order that results from the board’s notice of intent to impose a disciplinary sanction;

(C) An emergency suspension order;

(D) A consent order or stipulated agreement that involves licensee or applicant conduct; and

(E) Information to further an investigation into board conduct under ORS 192.685 (Additional enforcement by Oregon Government Ethics Commission) .

(b) A health professional regulatory board may make the information required to be disclosed under paragraph (a)(A) to (D) of this subsection available in electronic form, accessible by use of a personal computer or similar technology that provides direct electronic access to the information.

(6) If a notice of intent to impose a disciplinary sanction has been issued by vote of a health professional regulatory board, a final order that results from the board’s notice of intent to impose a disciplinary sanction, an emergency suspension order or a consent order or stipulated agreement that involves licensee or applicant conduct shall summarize the factual basis for the board’s disposition of the matter.

(7) A health professional regulatory board record or order, or any part thereof, obtained as part of or resulting from an investigation, contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement, is not admissible as evidence and may not preclude an issue or claim in any civil proceeding except in a proceeding between the board and the licensee or applicant as otherwise allowed by law.

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(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, it is not disclosure to the public for a board to permit other public officials and members of the press to attend executive sessions where information obtained as part of an investigation is discussed. Public officials and members of the press attending such executive sessions shall not disclose information obtained as part of an investigation to any other member of the public.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, “public official” means a member or member-elect, or any member of the staff or an employee, of a public entity as defined by ORS 676.177 (Disclosure of confidential information to another public entity) .

(9) A health professional regulatory board may establish fees reasonably calculated to reimburse the actual cost of disclosing information to licensees or applicants as required by subsection (3) of this section. [1997 c.791 §2; 1999 c.751 §3; 2005 c.801 §1]

Source: Section 676.175 — Complaints and investigations confidential; exceptions; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.515 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.515
688.515 Limited X-ray machine operator permit
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging shall issue a limited X-ray machine operator permit to an applicant to practice under the supervision of a licensed physician, a licensed nurse practitioner or a licensed physician assistant if the applicant meets the requirements as provided in this section. A limited X-ray machine operator permit shall state the category or categories for which the applicant has demonstrated competence and shall be limited to one of the categories listed below or as established by the board by rule:

(a) Skull and sinuses;

(b) Spine;

(c) Chest;

(d) Extremities;

(e) Podiatric; or

(f) Bone densitometry.

(2) Limited X-ray machine operator permits may not be issued for fluoroscopy, bony thorax studies, abdominal studies, contrast studies or special head studies such as tomography, radiation therapy or any of the other medical imaging modalities or subspecialties other than the categories listed in subsection (1) of this section or as established by the board by rule.

(3) Each applicant for a limited X-ray machine operator permit shall:

(a) Make an application in writing;

(b) Pay an application fee in an amount set by the board;

(c) Be at least 18 years of age;

(d) Have successfully passed a board-approved course of instruction in radiation use and safety consisting of the number of hours of instruction required by the board by rule;

(e) Have successfully completed a course of instruction approved by the board and taught by a board-approved, licensed radiographer in laboratory practice specific to each category for which the applicant seeks a limited X-ray machine operator permit, with the instructor’s certifying to the board that the applicant has completed the course in those categories applied for;

(f) Have successfully completed a practical experience program approved by the board, specific to each category for which the applicant seeks a limited X-ray machine operator permit. Such program shall include operation of an energized X-ray machine under the supervision of a radiographer;

(g) Have paid the examination fee set by board rule to reflect the actual cost of the examination;

(h) Have successfully passed an examination approved by the board in the core module as defined in rules adopted by the board, and in those categories in which the applicant seeks a limited X-ray machine operator permit;

(i) Have undergone a background check to the satisfaction of the board as established in rules adopted by the board;

(j) Not have had any type of license or permit revoked by this state or any state, territory of the United States or nation; and

(k) Meet the standards of ethical conduct established in the professional standards of a credentialing organization or a medical imaging modality’s professional society.

(4) Upon meeting the requirements of this section, the board shall issue a limited X-ray machine operator permit to the applicant. The limited X-ray machine operator permit is subject to the renewal procedures described in ORS 688.445 (Licensing and renewal procedure) .

(5) Every person issued a limited X-ray machine operator permit shall notify the board in writing of the name of each licensed physician, licensed nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant supervising the person’s performance of diagnostic radiography and may only perform diagnostic radiography while being supervised by a licensed physician, licensed nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant. In the event the person subsequently is supervised by a licensed physician, licensed nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant other than the physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant whose name was initially furnished to the board, the person shall immediately notify the board in writing.

(6) Limited X-ray machine operators must meet the standards of ethical conduct equal to those of a licensed radiographer. [1977 c.534 §14; 1979 c.443 §4; 1979 c.449 §1; 1981 c.603 §4; 1985 c.325 §2; 1989 c.214 §3; 1989 c.337 §1; 1991 c.535 §2; 1993 c.247 §3; 1995 c.124 §1; 1997 c.106 §2; 1997 c.367 §3; 1999 c.517 §7; 1999 c.522 §1; 2009 c.833 §12; 2011 c.9 §87]

Source: Section 688.515 — Limited X-ray machine operator permit; fees; qualifications; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.835 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.835
696.835 Buyer and seller responsibilities
Status: in_force

None of the affirmative obligations of a real estate licensee or agent in a real estate transaction under ORS 696.805 (Real estate licensee as seller’s agent) , 696.810 (Real estate licensee as buyer’s agent) or 696.815 (Representation of both buyer and seller) relieves a seller or a buyer from the responsibility to protect the seller’s or buyer’s own interests respectively. [1993 c.570 §9]

Note: See note under 696.800 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 696.835 — Buyer and seller responsibilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.085 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.085
686.085 Serving internship before being eligible for license
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, an applicant for a license shall serve an internship of not less than one year following passage of the examination required under ORS 686.075 (Examination of applicants) before receiving a license. The internship period may be served in any one of the following ways:

(a) By association with and under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian engaged in the active practice of veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry in this state.

(b) By engaging in some special form of educational, regulatory or research work under the supervision of a veterinarian licensed to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine, dentistry or surgery in this state.

(c) By engaging in livestock sanitary control work pursuant to employment by the state, the federal government or a municipality of this state.

(2) Internship permits shall be issued for the purpose set forth in this section. No internship permit shall be valid for more than two years but the period may be extended by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board for reason.

(3) Time spent by an applicant while a veterinary student engaged in any of the activities listed in subsection (1) of this section may be counted toward the one-year internship required in subsection (1) of this section, subject to the approval of the board.

(4) The requirements of this section shall not apply to applicants who come within the provisions of ORS 686.065 (Issuance of temporary license to certain applicants) , or applicants who hold a valid current license to practice veterinary medicine in another state or territory of the United States and who have actively practiced veterinary medicine in such state or territory for not less than one year. [1953 c.624 §6; 1977 c.399 §4; 1993 c.491 §4; 1997 c.241 §2]

Source: Section 686.085 — Serving internship before being eligible for license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.480 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.480
687.480 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall adopt rules for the administration of ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) .

(2) The board shall adopt practice standards that include:

(a) Maintenance of records of care, including patient charts;

(b) Participation in peer review;

(c) Development of a written plan for emergency transport of patients;

(d) Guidelines for equipment; and

(e) Maintenance of patient disclosure forms, which must include information regarding whether the midwife has malpractice insurance. [1993 c.362 §8; 2001 c.53 §4a; 2013 c.657 §3]

Source: Section 687.480 — Rules; practice standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.540 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.540
671.540 Application of ORS 671.510 to 671.760
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) and 671.990 (Penalties for violations of ORS 671.010 to 671.220 or 671.530) (2) do not apply to:

(a) Any federal or state agency or any political subdivision performing landscaping work on public property.

(b) Any landscape architect registered under ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) and practicing as provided under ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) .

(c) Landscaping work performed by a landscape maintenance business if:

(A) The landscaping work is performed for a customer that in a calendar year receives primarily landscape maintenance services from the business;

(B) The value of all labor, materials or other items supplied for landscaping work at a job site does not exceed $500 in a calendar year; and

(C) The landscaping work is of a casual, minor or inconsequential nature, as those terms are defined by the State Landscape Contractors Board by rule.

(d) Installation of fences, decks, arbors, driveways, walkways or retaining walls if performed by a person or business licensed with the Construction Contractors Board.

(e) Rough grading of plots and areas of land performed in conjunction with new or remodeling construction if performed by a person or business licensed with the Construction Contractors Board.

(f) Any owner of property, or employee of an owner of property, who contracts for landscaping work on the property to be performed by a person licensed under ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) . The exception provided by this paragraph does not apply to a person who, in pursuit of an independent business, performs or contracts for the performance of landscaping work with the intent of offering for sale before, upon or after completion of the landscaping work the property upon which the landscaping work is performed.

(g) Any landscaping work performed by a person on property that the person owns or in which the person has a legal interest. The exception provided by this paragraph does not apply to a person who, in pursuit of an independent business, performs or contracts for the performance of landscaping work with the intent of offering for sale before, upon or after completion of the landscaping work the property on which the landscaping work is performed.

(h) A residential general contractor licensed under ORS chapter 701 who performs landscaping work if the total value of the landscaping is less than $2,500 per residential dwelling and the landscaping work is performed on residential property for which the contractor is under contract for the construction of a new dwelling. The exception provided by this paragraph does not apply to the performance of irrigation work by a residential general contractor. The State Landscape Contractors Board shall revise the amount specified in this paragraph every five years, beginning in 2003, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor.

(i) A residential general contractor licensed under ORS chapter 701 who performs landscaping work on residential property that is directly related to local building code requirements or occupancy ordinances including, but not limited to, the placement of street trees. The exception provided by this paragraph does not apply to the performance of irrigation work by a residential general contractor.

(j) A person engaged in making plans or drawings for the selection, placement or use of plants or other site features, unless the plans or drawings are for the purpose of providing construction details and specifications.

(k) Use by a person other than a landscape construction professional of the title “landscape designer” when engaged in making plans or drawings described in paragraph (j) of this subsection.

(L) A person providing recommendations or written specifications for soil amendments or planting media if the recommendations or specifications are solely for the purpose of plant installation.

(m) A plumbing contractor licensed under ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) when engaged in superintending installation work on piping for an irrigation system designed by a landscape contracting business or by a person registered under ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) .

(n) A plumbing contractor licensed under ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) when engaged in superintending repair or maintenance work on piping for an irrigation system.

(o) A journeyman plumber licensed under ORS chapter 693 when performing an installation for a plumbing contractor described in paragraph (m) of this subsection or performing repair or maintenance work on piping for an irrigation system.

(p) An employee, as defined in ORS 657.015 (Employee) , of a residential general contractor licensed under ORS chapter 701 when performing work that the contractor may perform under paragraph (h) or (i) of this subsection.

(q) An employee of a licensed landscape contracting business when performing work for the business under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape construction professional.

(r) An employee of a worker leasing company or temporary service provider, both as defined in ORS 656.850 (License) , when performing work for a licensed landscape contracting business under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape construction professional.

(2) ORS 671.530 (Licensing requirements) (2), (4) and (5) apply to a person described under subsection (1) of this section. [1971 c.764 §4; 1973 c.832 §28; 1979 c.840 §2; 1981 c.536 §17; 1983 c.452 §3; 1997 c.785 §2; 1999 c.32 §2; 1999 c.402 §10; 2001 c.49 §1; 2001 c.660 §54; 2003 c.14 §424; 2003 c.659 §2; 2005 c.609 §11; 2007 c.541 §14; 2007 c.836 §50; 2009 c.483 §§2,3; 2019 c.57 §32]

Source: Section 671.540 — Application of ORS 671.510 to 671.760 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.990 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.990
674.990 Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of ORS 674.100 (Persons engaged in real estate appraisal activity required to be certified, licensed or registered) (1) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) An officer, director, shareholder or agent of a corporation, or member or agent of a partnership or association, who personally participates in or is an accessory to a violation of ORS 674.100 (Persons engaged in real estate appraisal activity required to be certified, licensed or registered) (1) by the partnership, association or corporation, is subject to subsection (1) of this section. [1991 c.5 §16; 1997 c.417 §4; 2005 c.109 §8; 2005 c.254 §10a]

Source: Section 674.990 — Criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.050 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.050
704.050 Cancellation of liability insurance
Status: in_force

(1) If an insurance company cancels or refuses to renew insurance for an outfitter and guide required by ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) , the insurance company, not less than 30 days prior to the effective date of termination of the coverage, shall notify the State Marine Board in writing of the termination and its effective date.

(2) Upon receipt of an insurance coverage termination notice, the board shall send written notice to the outfitter and guide that on the effective date of the insurance coverage termination, the board will suspend the certificate of registration of the outfitter and guide unless proof of insurance required by ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) is filed with the board prior to the effective date of the proposed insurance coverage termination.

(3) The board may suspend the certificate of registration issued to an outfitter and guide if the outfitter and guide fails to maintain in full force and effect the insurance required by ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) . A certificate of registration that has been suspended pursuant to this section may not be reinstated until proof of insurance required by ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) has been filed with the board. [1983 c.655 §8]

Source: Section 704.050 — Cancellation of liability insurance; notice to board; suspension of registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.990 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.990
676.990 Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of any of the provisions of ORS 676.110 (Use of title “doctor.”) to 676.130 (Enforcement of ORS 676.110, 676.115 and 676.120) is a Class C misdemeanor. [Amended by 2011 c.597 §278]

Source: Section 676.990 — Criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.010
678.010 Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) :

(1) “Certified registered nurse anesthetist” means a registered nurse who has been licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing as a certified registered nurse anesthetist.

(2) “Clinical nurse specialist” means a licensed registered nurse who has been licensed by the board as qualified to practice the expanded clinical specialty nursing role.

(3) “Diagnosing” in the context of the practice of nursing means identification of and discrimination between physical and psychosocial signs and symptoms essential to effective execution and management of the nursing care.

(4) “Human responses” means signs, symptoms and processes that denote the person’s interaction with an actual or potential health problem.

(5) “Long term care facility” means a licensed skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility as those terms are used in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , an adult foster home as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) that has residents over 60 years of age, or a residential care facility, including an assisted living facility, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) .

(6) “Nurse intern” means a person who holds a nurse internship license issued under ORS 678.392 (Nurse intern license) .

(7) “Nurse practitioner” means a registered nurse who has been licensed by the board as qualified to practice in an expanded specialty role within the practice of nursing.

(8) “Physician” means a person licensed to practice under ORS chapter 677.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Practice of nursing” means autonomous and collaborative care of persons of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick and well, and in all settings to promote health and safety, including prevention and treatment of illness and management of changes throughout a person’s life.

(b) “Practice of nursing” includes:

(A) Executing medical orders prescribed by a physician, dentist, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist or other licensed health care provider licensed or certified by this state and authorized by the board by rule to issue orders for medical treatment, or as otherwise described in ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) ;

(B) Providing supervision of nursing assistants and nurse interns; and

(C) The performance of additional services that:

(i) Require education and training; and

(ii) Are recognized by the board by rule and the nursing profession as services to be properly performed by a nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) .

(c) “Practice of nursing” does not include the execution of medical orders described in this subsection by a member of the immediate family for another member or by a person designated by or on behalf of a person requiring care as provided by board rule if the person executing the order is not licensed under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) .

(10) “Practice of practical nursing” means the application of knowledge drawn from basic education in the social and physical sciences in planning and giving nursing care and in assisting persons toward achieving of health and well-being.

(11) “Practice of registered nursing” means the application of knowledge drawn from broad in-depth education in the social and physical sciences in assessing, planning, ordering, giving, delegating, teaching and supervising care that promotes the person’s optimum health and independence.

(12) “Treating” means selection and performance of therapeutic measures essential to the effective execution and management of the nursing care and execution of the prescribed medical orders. [Amended by 1957 c.316 §2; 1973 c.584 §1; 1975 c.205 §1; 1975 c.659 §1; 1995 c.763 §3; 1997 c.204 §1; 1999 c.498 §4; 2001 c.465 §1; 2017 c.132 §1; 2019 c.358 §21; 2021 c.189 §1; 2022 c.38 §7; 2023 c.275 §3; 2023 c.346 §3]

Source: Section 678.010 — Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.707 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.707
688.707 Officers
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Athletic Trainers shall elect one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of those offices as the board determines.

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

(3) The Board of Athletic Trainers shall meet at least once each year at a time and place determined by the Health Licensing Office. [1999 c.736 §3; 2005 c.648 §16; 2013 c.568 §63]

Source: Section 688.707 — Officers; quorum; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.440 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.440
701.440 Applicability to federal projects
Status: in_force

ORS 279C.555 (Withholding of retainage) , 701.410 (Definitions) , 701.420 (Partial payment) and 701.430 (Performance bond) do not apply when the owner is the United States or any agency thereof or when the construction is paid for, in whole or in part, with federal moneys. [1975 c.772 §6; 2003 c.794 §321]

Note: See note under 701.410 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 701.440 — Applicability to federal projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.810 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.810
696.810 Real estate licensee as buyer’s agent
Status: in_force

(1) A real estate licensee other than the seller’s agent may agree with the buyer to act as the buyer’s agent only. The buyer’s agent is not representing the seller, even if the buyer’s agent is receiving compensation for services rendered, either in full or in part, from the seller or through the seller’s agent.

(2) A buyer’s agent owes the buyer, other principals and the principals’ agents involved in a real estate transaction the following affirmative duties:

(a) To deal honestly and in good faith;

(b) To present all written offers, written notices and other written communications to and from the parties in a timely manner without regard to whether the property is subject to a contract for sale or the buyer is already a party to a contract to purchase; and

(c) To disclose material facts known by the buyer’s agent and not apparent or readily ascertainable to a party.

(3) A buyer’s agent owes the buyer involved in a real estate transaction the following affirmative duties:

(a) To exercise reasonable care and diligence;

(b) To account in a timely manner for money and property received from or on behalf of the buyer;

(c) To be loyal to the buyer by not taking action that is adverse or detrimental to the buyer’s interest in a transaction;

(d) To disclose in a timely manner to the buyer any conflict of interest, existing or contemplated;

(e) To advise the buyer to seek expert advice on matters related to the transaction that are beyond the agent’s expertise;

(f) To maintain confidential information from or about the buyer except under subpoena or court order, even after termination of the agency relationship; and

(g) Unless agreed otherwise in writing, to make a continuous, good faith effort to find property for the buyer, except that a buyer’s agent is not required to seek additional properties for the buyer while the buyer is subject to a contract for purchase or to show properties for which there is no written agreement to pay compensation to the buyer’s agent.

(4) A buyer’s agent may show properties in which the buyer is interested to other prospective buyers without breaching an affirmative duty to the buyer.

(5) Except as provided in subsection (3)(g) of this section, an affirmative duty may not be waived.

(6) Nothing in this section implies a duty to investigate matters that are outside the scope of the real estate licensee’s expertise, including but not limited to investigation of the condition of property, the legal status of the title or the owner’s past conformance with law, unless the licensee or the licensee’s agent agrees in writing to investigate a matter. [1993 c.570 §4; 2001 c.300 §46; 2003 c.398 §12; 2005 c.393 §7]

Note: See note under 696.800 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 696.810 — Real estate licensee as buyer’s agent; obligations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.335 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.335
671.335 Examination
Status: in_force

(1) Examination of an applicant for a certificate of registration shall be made by the State Landscape Architect Board according to the method deemed by it to be the most practicable to test the applicant’s qualification. Examinations shall be written or oral or both written and oral and shall cover such subjects and be graded on such basis as the board shall determine by rule. The board may adopt the examination and the recommended grading procedures of the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards or the standards and procedures of any other landscape architect association. The board shall prescribe the minimum education and experience requirements for applicants by administrative rule.

(2) A certificate of registration shall be granted to any applicant who after the examination is, in the opinion of the board, properly qualified as determined by rule by the board. A certificate of registration shall be denied to an applicant who, in the opinion of the board, is not properly qualified as determined by the board by rule. [1981 c.536 §4; 1995 c.189 §4]

Source: Section 671.335 — Examination; qualifications for registration; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.585 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.585
675.585 Investigation of alleged violations
Status: in_force

(1) Upon complaint of any person, or upon its own initiative, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) .

(2) Any information that the board obtains pursuant to subsection (1) of this section is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) and is not admissible in judicial proceedings, other than judicial review as provided for under ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) , until the board votes to take final action.

(3) Any person who reports or provides information to the board under subsection (1) of this section in good faith is not subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof.

(4) In addition to any other privilege or immunity provided by law, members of the board, members of its administrative and investigative staff, agents of the board and attorneys acting for the board as prosecutors or counsel have the same privileges and immunities from civil, administrative and criminal proceedings arising by reason of official actions as prosecuting and judicial officers of the state.

(5) A person who has made a complaint to the board or who has given information or testimony relative to a proposed or pending proceeding before the board is not answerable for any such act in any proceeding except for perjury. [1985 c.52 §9; 1989 c.721 §38; 1997 c.381 §7; 1997 c.791 §16a; 2009 c.442 §19]

Source: Section 675.585 — Investigation of alleged violations; confidentiality of information; limitation of liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.119 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.119
701.119 Certification to participate in small scale local energy project program
Status: in_force

(1) A licensed contractor that possesses an appropriate endorsement may apply to the Construction Contractors Board for certification to participate as a primary contractor, as defined in ORS 470.050 (Definitions) , in the construction of small scale local energy projects financed through the energy efficiency and sustainable technology loan program. The board may issue the certification to a contractor that meets the standards established by the State Department of Energy under ORS 470.560 (Rules) . The board may charge a reasonable fee for certifying a contractor.

(2) If the board receives information that the contractor has failed to comply with the certification standards established by the department or has violated a wage and hours standard described in ORS 701.108 (Failure to comply with prevailing wage rate or other wage and hour standards for energy efficiency and sustainable technology projects) , the board shall hold a hearing and may revoke the certification.

(3) The board shall give the department notice of the issuance or revocation of a certification under this section. [2009 c.753 §51; 2013 c.8 §4]

Source: Section 701.119 — Certification to participate in small scale local energy project program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.103 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.103
673.103 Public accountant audits prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a public accountant licensed under ORS 673.100 (License as public accountant) may not perform audits.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a public accountant licensed under ORS 673.100 (License as public accountant) who first qualified for and applied to take the examination described in ORS 673.060 (C.P.A. and public accountant examination) before January 1, 2002. [2001 c.735 §5; 2003 c.241 §1]

Source: Section 673.103 — Public accountant audits prohibited; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.525 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.525
683.525 Acceptance of lens for duplication
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 683.190 (Acceptance of lens for duplication by unlicensed person prohibited) , a dispensing optician may accept or offer to accept for purposes of duplication any ophthalmic lens, excluding any contact lens, when the optician is presented with a whole lens by the person requesting the duplicate lens. [1993 c.516 §2]

Source: Section 683.525 — Acceptance of lens for duplication , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.216 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.216
682.216 Issuance of licenses
Status: in_force

(1) When application has been made as required under ORS 682.208 (License) , the Oregon Health Authority shall license the applicant as an emergency medical services provider if it finds:

(a) The applicant has successfully completed a training course approved by the authority.

(b) The applicant meets the physical and mental qualifications required under ORS 682.208 (License) .

(c) No matter has been brought to the attention of the authority which would disqualify the applicant.

(d) A nonrefundable fee has been paid to the authority pursuant to ORS 682.212 (Application fee) .

(e) The applicant for an emergency medical services provider license:

(A) Is 18 years of age or older if the applicant is applying for a license at a level higher than emergency medical responder; or

(B) Is 16 years of age or older if the applicant is applying for a license at the emergency medical responder level.

(f) The applicant has successfully completed examination as prescribed by the authority.

(g) The applicant meets other requirements prescribed by rule of the authority.

(2) The authority may provide for the issuance of a provisional license for emergency medical services providers.

(3) The authority may issue an emergency medical services provider license by indorsement without proof of completion of an approved training course to an emergency medical services provider who is licensed to practice emergency care in another state of the United States or a foreign country if, in the opinion of the authority, the applicant meets the requirements for licensure in this state and can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the authority competency to practice emergency care. The authority is the sole judge of credentials of any emergency medical services provider applying for licensure without proof of completion of an approved training course.

(4) A person licensed under this section shall submit, at the time of application for renewal of the license to the authority, evidence of the applicant’s satisfactory completion of an authority approved program of continuing education and other requirements prescribed by rule by the authority.

(5) The authority shall prescribe criteria and approve programs of continuing education in emergency and nonemergency care to meet the requirements of this section.

(6) The authority shall include a fee pursuant to ORS 682.212 (Application fee) for late renewal and for issuance of any duplicate license. Each license issued under this section, unless sooner suspended or revoked, expires and is renewable after a period of two years. Each license must be renewed on or before June 30 of every second year or on or before such date as may be specified by authority rule. The authority by rule shall establish a schedule of license renewals under this subsection and shall prorate the fees to reflect any shorter license period.

(7) Nothing in this chapter authorizes an emergency medical services provider to operate an ambulance without a driver license as required under the Oregon Vehicle Code. [Formerly 682.157; 2007 c.768 §47; 2009 c.595 §1085; 2011 c.703 §12]

Source: Section 682.216 — Issuance of licenses; fees; provisional license; license by indorsement; continuing education; renewal; rules; driver license requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.040 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.040
675.040 Examinations for licensing
Status: in_force

(1) Examinations administered by the Oregon Board of Psychology for applicants for licenses under ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) shall be held at least once every year at such times and places as the board may determine. Timely and appropriate notice shall be sent to each applicant.

(2) Any applicant may, upon written request to the board, discuss the applicant’s performance on the board administered examination with the board.

(3) Any applicant who fails to make a passing grade on the board administered examination shall be allowed to take the examination a second time. Any applicant who fails the examination a second time must obtain special permission from the board to take the examination again. [1963 c.396 §4; 1973 c.777 §6; 2005 c.7 §2; 2017 c.6 §5]

Source: Section 675.040 — Examinations for licensing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.155 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.155
689.155 Authority of board over medications, drugs, devices and other materials
Status: in_force

The State Board of Pharmacy shall also have the following responsibilities in regard to medications, drugs, devices and other materials used in this state in the diagnosis, mitigation and treatment or prevention of injury, illness and disease:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The regulation of the sale at retail, the administering by pharmacists to the extent provided in ORS 689.645 (Vaccines, patient care services, drugs and devices) and 689.655 (Power to administer drugs and devices) and the dispensing of medications, drugs, devices and other materials including the right to seize any such drugs, devices and other materials found to be detrimental to the public health and welfare by the board after appropriate hearing as required under ORS chapter 183.

(b) The regulation of the administering by pharmacy technicians to the extent provided in ORS 689.645 (Vaccines, patient care services, drugs and devices) of medications and drugs.

(2) The specifications of minimum professional and technical equipment, environment, supplies and procedures for the compounding, administering and dispensing of such medications, drugs, devices and other materials within the practice of pharmacy and any drug outlet.

(3) The control of the purity and quality of such medications, drugs, devices and other materials within the practice of pharmacy and any drug outlet.

(4) The issuance and renewal of certificates of registration of drug outlets for purposes of ascertaining those persons engaged in the manufacture and distribution of drugs, receiving and collecting annual fees therefrom and suspending, revoking or refusing to renew such registration in the manner provided in this chapter.

(5) In conjunction with the regularly constituted law enforcement agencies of this state, enforce all laws of the state which pertain to the practice of pharmacy, the manufacture, production, sale or distribution of drugs, chemicals and poisons, and to their standard of strength and purity.

(6) Investigate all complaints of alleged violations of this chapter and take necessary action as the board may require or direct.

(7) Pursuant to ORS chapter 183, make such rules as are necessary and feasible for carrying out ORS 453.175 (Necessity for poison label) , 453.185 (False representation by purchaser prohibited) , 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) , 475.135 (Grounds to grant or deny registration) and 475.185 (When prescriptions required) and this chapter and make rules relating to controlled substances, designated as such pursuant to ORS 475.025 and 475.035 (Authority to control schedule) .

(8) At all reasonable hours, in performance of the duties imposed by this section, enter, or cause its authorized representatives to enter upon, and examine the premises or records required by law of any drug outlet under the jurisdiction of the board.

(9) Assist the regularly constituted law enforcement agencies of this state in enforcing ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) , 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) and 475.135 (Grounds to grant or deny registration) and this chapter by prosecution in the courts of this state or otherwise.

(10) Cause to have made a regular inspection of all pharmacies.

(11) Pursuant to ORS chapter 183, make such rules as are necessary for pharmacies, drug manufacturers and wholesalers to sell or otherwise lawfully distribute designated pharmaceutical agents to licensed optometrists consistent with the provisions of ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) . [1979 c.777 §19; 1985 c.565 §100; 1999 c.350 §4; 2001 c.632 §5; 2023 c.306 §2]

Source: Section 689.155 — Authority of board over medications, drugs, devices and other materials; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.390 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.390
675.390 Confidentiality of communication by clients
Status: in_force

A certified sexual offense therapist, or any employee of a certified sexual offense therapist, may not disclose any communication made by a client during the course of noninvestigatory professional treatment or rehabilitation, except:

(1) When the client or a person authorized to act on behalf of the client gives consent to the disclosure;

(2) When the client initiates legal action or makes a complaint against a sexual offense therapist to the Sexual Offense Treatment Board;

(3) When the communication reveals the intent to commit a crime harmful to the client or others;

(4) When the communication reveals that a minor may have been a victim of a crime or physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect; or

(5) To juvenile and adult parole and probation officers supervising the client under a mandated sex offender treatment condition imposed by a court or releasing authority. [2007 c.841 §9; 2019 c.68 §9]

Note: See note under 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) .

Source: Section 675.390 — Confidentiality of communication by clients; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.020
671.020 Prohibition on engaging in practice of architecture or use of title without valid certificate of registration
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an individual or business entity that does not have a valid certificate of registration from the State Board of Architect Examiners may not:

(a) Engage in the practice of architecture within this state;

(b) 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 individual is an architect or that the individual or business entity engages in the practice of architecture; or

(c) State, declare, represent or otherwise purport in any title, sign, card, device, advertisement or other indication of the individual’s or the business entity’s business or occupation that the individual is an architect or that the individual or business entity engages in the practice of architecture within this state.

(2) An individual who does not have the certificate of registration under subsection (1) of this section may engage in the practice of architecture within this state and use a designation that indicates that the individual is an architect or engages in the practice of architecture if the individual:

(a) Is a foreign architect;

(b) Has a written agreement of affiliation with a registered architect or registered architectural firm under which the registered architect or registered architectural firm has responsible control over all aspects of the architectural services the individual provides; and

(c) Uses the designation “foreign architect, in consultation with” followed by the name of a registered architect and the registered architect’s registered architectural firm, if any, on all technical submissions, advertisements or other communications that purport to identify the foreign architect’s profession, occupation or business within this state.

(3) Upon receiving a certificate of registration from the board, a registered architect shall obtain a stamp that conforms with a design that the board specifies by rule. The stamp, when accompanied by the registered architect’s signature on any technical submission, constitutes the registered architect’s attestation that the registered architect has responsible control over the content of the technical submission. The registered architect is responsible for controlling the custody and use of the stamp.

(4) A registered architect may engage in the practice of architecture only under the registered architect’s own name, as that name appears on the certificate of registration, except that the registered architect may practice under the name or assumed business name of a registered architectural firm, as provided in ORS 671.041 (Certificate of registration for business entity) . [Amended by 1955 c.407 §1; 1957 c.408 §2; 1961 c.585 §4; 1971 c.587 §1; 1977 c.803 §2; 1979 c.354 §1; 2003 c.763 §2; 2013 c.196 §2; 2023 c.70 §2]

Source: Section 671.020 — Prohibition on engaging in practice of architecture or use of title without valid certificate of registration; exceptions; stamp as indication of responsible control; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.079 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.079
682.079 Power of Oregon Health Authority to grant exemptions or variances
Status: repealed

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Health Authority may grant exemptions or variances from one or more of the requirements of ORS 820.330 (Failure to make, maintain and make available ambulance records) to 820.380 (Illegal ambulance or emergency vehicle sirens) or this chapter or the rules adopted under ORS 820.330 (Failure to make, maintain and make available ambulance records) to 820.380 (Illegal ambulance or emergency vehicle sirens) or this chapter to any class of vehicles if the authority finds that compliance with the requirement or requirements is inappropriate:

(A) Because special circumstances exist that would render compliance unreasonable, burdensome or impractical because of special conditions or cause; or

(B) Because compliance would result in substantial curtailment of necessary ambulance service.

(b) Exemptions or variances granted under this subsection may be limited in time or may be conditioned as the authority considers necessary to protect the public welfare.

(2) In determining whether or not a variance shall be granted, the authority:

(a) May receive the advice of the State Emergency Medical Service Committee; and

(b) In all cases, shall weigh the equities involved and the advantages and disadvantages to the welfare of patients and the owners of vehicles.

(3) Rules under this section shall be adopted, amended or repealed in accordance with ORS 183.330 (Description of organization) . [Formerly 682.285; 2009 c.595 §1076; 2017 c.101 §32]

Source: Section 682.079 — Power of Oregon Health Authority to grant exemptions or variances; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.025 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.025
689.025 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) The practice of pharmacy in the State of Oregon is declared a health care professional practice affecting the public health, safety and welfare and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of pharmacy, as defined in this chapter, merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified persons be permitted to engage in the practice of pharmacy in the State of Oregon. This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and purposes.

(2) It is the purpose of this chapter to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by and through the effective control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy and of the registration of drug outlets engaged in the manufacture, production, sale and distribution of drugs, medications, devices and such other materials as may be used in the diagnosis and treatment of injury, illness and disease. [1979 c.777 §§2,3; 1985 c.565 §95; 2007 c.438 §1]

Source: Section 689.025 — Policy; purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.115 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.115
685.115 Confidential information
Status: in_force

(1) Any information that the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine obtains under ORS 685.225 (Investigation of complaints and alleged violations) is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) .

(2) Any person who in good faith provides information to the board is not subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1989 c.438 §6; 1997 c.791 §38; 2001 c.526 §8; 2009 c.43 §23]

Source: Section 685.115 — Confidential information; liability of person providing information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.320 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.320
701.320 Offer of warranty
Status: in_force

(1) A contractor that enters into a contract to construct a new residential structure or zero-lot-line dwelling, or to sell a new residential structure or zero-lot-line dwelling constructed by the contractor, shall make a written offer to the property owner or original purchaser of the structure or dwelling of a warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the structure or dwelling. The property owner or original purchaser of the structure or dwelling may accept or refuse the offer of a warranty by the contractor. If a contractor makes the written offer of a warranty before the contractor and the property owner both sign a written construction contract and the property owner refuses the offered warranty, the contractor may withdraw the offer to construct the structure or dwelling.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a residential structure that is a manufactured dwelling as defined in ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) . [2007 c.648 §11; 2009 c.409 §3]

Source: Section 701.320 — Offer of warranty; withdrawal of contract offer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.107 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.107
684.107 Exemption from licensure requirement for person licensed in another state
Status: in_force

A person licensed to practice chiropractic under the laws of another state is exempt from the licensure requirement in ORS 684.020 (License required to practice chiropractic) if that person:

(1) Is practicing in Oregon on a single, temporary assignment for a specific sporting, performing arts or educational event not to exceed 15 days; and

(2) Is actively engaged in the practice of chiropractic in the state in which the person is licensed. [1995 c.499 §2]

Source: Section 684.107 — Exemption from licensure requirement for person licensed in another state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.990 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.990
677.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of any provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor. In any prosecution for such violation, it shall be sufficient to sustain a conviction to show a single act of conduct in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter and it shall not be necessary to show a general course of such conduct.

(2) Any person who practices medicine without being licensed under this chapter as prohibited in ORS 677.080 (Prohibited acts) (4) commits a Class C felony.

(3) A person who violates the provisions of ORS 677.360 (Who may select donors and perform procedure) to 677.370 (Eligibility to be donor) commits a Class C misdemeanor. [Amended by 1967 c.470 §61; (2) enacted as 1975 c.695 §19; (3) enacted as 1977 c.686 §8; (4) formerly 682.990; 1989 c.782 §37; 1989 c.830 §46]

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

Source: Section 677.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.164 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.164
678.164 Enjoining violations or threatened violations
Status: in_force

(1) Upon suit by the Oregon State Board of Nursing for which no bond shall be required, the circuit courts have jurisdiction to restrain or enjoin any violation or threatened violation of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) . Such suit may be brought against a person who practices nursing without a current license or who practices registered nursing when licensed as a practical nurse or who has failed to become licensed or whose license has been suspended, revoked or declared void.

(2) The remedies provided for in this section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, criminal penalties provided for in ORS 678.990 (Penalties) . [1953 c.254 §11; 1957 c.316 §32; 1973 c.584 §15]

Source: Section 678.164 — Enjoining violations or threatened violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.527 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.527
701.527 Definitions for ORS 702.527 to 701.536
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 701.527 (Definitions for ORS 702.527 to 701.536) to 701.536 (Assessor and contractor exemption from testing and continuing education) :

(1) “Home energy assessor” means a person who assigns residential buildings a home energy performance score.

(2) “Home energy performance score” means a score assigned to a residential building using the home energy performance score system adopted by the State Department of Energy under ORS 469.703 (Home energy performance score system) . [2013 c.383 §3]

Source: Section 701.527 — Definitions for ORS 702.527 to 701.536 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.071 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.071
687.071 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists shall impose fees for the following:

(a) Issuance or renewal of a massage therapist license.

(b) Issuance or renewal of a permit to operate a massage facility.

(c) Examinations and reexaminations.

(d) Inactive status.

(e) Delinquency in renewal of a license or of a permit to operate a massage facility.

(f) Temporary practice permit.

(g) Application for massage license examination.

(h) Relocation of a massage facility as described in ORS 687.059 (Massage facilities) (3).

(i) Transferring a permit to operate a massage facility from one person to another person as described in ORS 687.059 (Massage facilities) (4).

(j) Transferring the name of a massage facility to another massage facility as described in ORS 687.059 (Massage facilities) (5).

(2) If the effective period of an initial massage therapist license or permit to operate a massage facility is to be less than 12 months by reason of the expiration date established by rule of the board, the required license fee shall be prorated to represent one-half of the rate for a biennial period.

(3) The board shall examine or reexamine an applicant for a massage therapist license who pays a fee for each examination and who meets the requirements of ORS 687.051 (Qualifications of applicants) .

(4) All moneys received by the board shall be paid into the account created by the board under 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 the administration and enforcement of ORS 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) , 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) . [1955 c.492 §6; 1957 c.166 §3; 1973 c.427 §32; 1977 c.217 §1; 1977 c.507 §9; 1979 c.89 §6; 1983 c.227 §1; 1989 c.841 §7; 1991 c.703 §30; 1993 c.18 §148; 1997 c.626 §9; 1999 c.326 §2; 1999 c.537 §12; 1999 c.1084 §14; 2005 c.148 §2; 2013 c.240 §15; 2013 c.409 §5]

Source: Section 687.071 — Fees; rules; examinations; disposition and use of moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.080 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.080
679.080 Reexamination of applicants
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Dentistry may adopt rules requiring additional education and examination of applicants who have failed the licensing examination three times. [Amended by 1973 c.829 §63; 1977 c.444 §2; 1983 c.169 §8; 2003 c.83 §4]

Source: Section 679.080 — Reexamination of applicants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.789 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.789
676.789 Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of any provision of ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) is a Class C misdemeanor. [2023 c.414 §14]

Source: Section 676.789 — Criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 695.990 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 695 / Section 695.990
695.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of any of the provisions of ORS 695.210 (Definitions for ORS 695.210 to 695.240) to 695.240 (Advertising secondhand watches) is a Class A misdemeanor. [Amended by 1981 c.821 §13; 2011 c.597 §285]

Source: Section 695.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors695.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.098 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.098
672.098 Minimum qualifications for registration as professional engineer
Status: in_force

As minimum evidence of qualification for registration as a professional engineer, an applicant must:

(1) Except as provided in ORS 672.146 (Alternatives to degree requirements) , provide evidence of graduation in a college or university engineering program of four years or more approved by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying;

(2) Except as provided in ORS 672.103 (Examination waiver) , pass, or provide evidence of having previously passed, a fundamentals of engineering examination approved by the board;

(3) Pass, or provide evidence of having previously passed, a practical engineer’s examination approved by the board;

(4) Have a work record of four years or more of active practice in engineering work satisfactory to the board; and

(5) Meet any additional requirements for registration as a professional engineer adopted by the board under ORS 672.255 (Rulemaking authority) . [2015 c.576 §2]

Source: Section 672.098 — Minimum qualifications for registration as professional engineer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.665 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.665
688.665 Rules
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules that the authority considers necessary and proper to enforce ORS 688.625 (Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665) to 688.665 (Rules) . [1997 c.580 §9; 2009 c.595 §1102]

Source: Section 688.665 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.603 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.603
696.603 License requirement
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not engage in real estate marketing activity unless that person is:

(a) Licensed under ORS 696.606 (Real estate marketing organization license) ;

(b) Licensed under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) ; or

(c) Registered by a person licensed under ORS 696.606 (Real estate marketing organization license) .

(2) No person may employ an individual as a real estate marketing employee unless the person registers the individual with the Real Estate Commissioner as the employee of the real estate marketing organization before the individual commences real estate marketing activity.

(3) This section applies to persons who:

(a) Initiate real estate marketing activity in this state; or

(b) Initiate real estate marketing activity in another state that includes contacting persons in this state.

(4) One act or transaction of real estate marketing activity is sufficient to constitute engaging in real estate marketing activity within the meaning of this section. [1995 c.217 §3; 2001 c.300 §66]

Source: Section 696.603 — License requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.070 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.070
692.070 Scope of examination for funeral service practitioner license
Status: in_force

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

(2) At a minimum, the examination must test applicants on state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to the care, preparation, disposition and transportation of dead human bodies and relating to survivor death benefits.

(3) 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. [Amended by 1981 c.719 §1; 1983 c.810 §7; 1989 c.177 §4; 1997 c.638 §5; 2015 c.367 §2]

Source: Section 692.070 — Scope of examination for funeral service practitioner license; examination schedule , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.140 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.140
675.140 Oregon Board of Psychology Account
Status: in_force

On or before the 10th day of each month, the Oregon Board of Psychology shall pay into the State Treasury all moneys received by the board during the preceding calendar month. The State Treasurer shall credit the moneys to the Oregon Board of Psychology Account. The moneys in the Oregon Board of Psychology Account are continuously appropriated to the board for the purpose of paying the expenses of administering and enforcing ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) , 675.172 (Agency expenses) , 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) . [1963 c.396 §15; 1967 c.637 §28; 1973 c.777 §17; 2013 c.240 §3; 2017 c.6 §19; 2017 c.104 §15; 2017 c.511 §3; 2021 c.114 §3]

Source: Section 675.140 — Oregon Board of Psychology Account; appropriation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.201 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.201
685.201 Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine Account
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine 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 and ORS 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) and 676.860 (Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for physical health care providers) . Any interest or other income from moneys in the account shall be credited to the account. [1973 c.427 §29 (enacted in lieu of 685.200); 2005 c.726 §6; 2009 c.43 §30; 2013 c.240 §14; 2017 c.511 §10]

Source: Section 685.201 — Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine Account; disposition of receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.415 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.415
703.415 Investigator’s license qualifications
Status: in_force

In order to obtain a private investigator’s license, a person:

(1) Must be at least 18 years of age;

(2) Must be eligible to work in the United States;

(3) Must not have committed any act that constitutes grounds for denial of a private investigator’s license;

(4) Must have obtained a passing score on the test of investigator competency adopted by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training and administered by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training;

(5) Must submit to fingerprinting and criminal records checks as prescribed by the board by rule;

(6) Must have a corporate surety bond, an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) or such other security as the department may prescribe by rule in the sum of at least $5,000, or errors and omissions insurance in the sum of at least $5,000; and

(7) Must have at least 1,500 hours of experience in investigatory work, have completed a related course of study approved by the department or have a combination of work experience and education, including relevant training and experience obtained in the military, approved by the department. [1997 c.870 §4; 2001 c.838 §3; 2005 c.613 §11; 2007 c.320 §2; 2012 c.43 §29]

Source: Section 703.415 — Investigator’s license qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.615 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.615
696.615 Publication of sanctions imposed for violations
Status: in_force

The Real Estate Commissioner shall publish information in local newspapers pertaining to sanctions imposed for violations of ORS 696.603 (License requirement) , 696.606 (Real estate marketing organization license) or 696.612 (Grounds for disciplinary action) in a manner allowed under ORS 696.430 (Records of commissioner as evidence) and 696.445 (Advancement of education and research) (3). [1995 c.217 §7]

Source: Section 696.615 — Publication of sanctions imposed for violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.340 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.340
674.340 Board funds
Status: in_force

(1) All moneys, fees and charges collected or received by the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board pursuant to ORS 674.250 (Fees) and 674.330 (Fees) shall be paid into the account created by the board under ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) . All moneys in the account are appropriated continuously to the board to carry out the duties that the board is charged with administering.

(2) The Federal Registry Fund is established in the account created by the board under ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) . Proceeds received under ORS 674.250 (Fees) (1) and 674.330 (Fees) (1) shall be deposited in the Federal Registry Fund for the sole purpose of remitting the funds to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council in accordance with the federal Act. [1991 c.5 §11; 1993 c.744 §222; 2001 c.521 §13; 2005 c.109 §6; 2021 c.313 §7]

Source: Section 674.340 — Board funds; Federal Registry Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.025 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.025
690.025 Exemptions
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) do not apply to:

(a) Persons who perform service without compensation in case of emergency or in domestic administration.

(b) Persons licensed by a health professional regulatory board listed in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) who are acting within the scope of their professional license.

(c) Persons identified by the Health Licensing Office or Board of Cosmetology by rule who are acting under the authority of a hospital or long term care facility licensed under ORS 441.025 (License issuance) or a residential care facility licensed under ORS 443.415 (License applications) .

(d) Persons engaged in rendering emergency medical assistance as defined in ORS 30.800 (Liability for emergency medical assistance) .

(e) Persons licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy, merchants or other individuals when demonstrating apparatus or supplies for purposes of sale.

(f) Commissioned medical and surgical officers and personnel of the United States Armed Services while operating on a military base and personnel of correctional institutions while operating on the premises of a correctional facility.

(g) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, persons applying temporary makeup, combing hair, brushing hair, braiding hair, applying hair spray or holding cream to hair or styling hair through the use of barrettes, ties, clips, ribbons and other similar hair accessories for the sole purpose of preparing an individual for a professional photograph, provided that the person does not use any product that alters the keratin of the individual’s hair.

(h) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, persons applying temporary makeup or styling hair by any method for the sole purpose of preparing an individual for a professional film or video performance or a theatrical performance.

(i) A student while engaged in training at the direction of and under the direct supervision of the faculty of a school.

(j) Persons performing spray tanning services using a handheld airbrush tanning device that applies to another individual, without physical contact, a spray tanning solution that may include, but is not limited to, products containing dihydroxyacetone.

(2) The office may exempt from ORS 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) practitioners providing services at charitable or fund-raising events. In establishing an exemption, the office shall consider and evaluate each written request on an individual basis.

(3) The office may develop and disseminate guidelines for persons described in subsection (1)(g) and (h) of this section for the purpose of ensuring sanitation and hygiene best practices. The office is not required to adopt rules to implement this subsection. [1977 c.886 §2; 1983 c.151 §3; 1987 c.31 §4; 1993 c.45 §297; 1993 c.267 §3; 1995 c.343 §63; 1999 c.425 §3; 2005 c.117 §3; 2009 c.701 §32; 2013 c.188 §1; 2013 c.290 §3; 2013 c.568 §78; 2015 c.794 §1; 2023 c.273 §6]

Note: The amendments to 690.025 (Exemptions) by section 6, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative until July 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

690.025 (Exemptions) . (1) ORS 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) do not apply to:

(a) Persons who perform service without compensation in case of emergency or in domestic administration.

(b) Persons licensed by a health professional regulatory board listed in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) who are acting within the scope of their professional license.

(c) Persons identified by the Health Licensing Office or Board of Cosmetology by rule who are acting under the authority of a hospital or long term care facility licensed under ORS 441.025 (License issuance) or a residential facility licensed under ORS 443.415 (License applications) .

(d) Persons engaged in rendering emergency medical assistance as defined in ORS 30.800 (Liability for emergency medical assistance) .

(e) Persons licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy, merchants or other individuals when demonstrating apparatus or supplies for purposes of sale.

(f) Commissioned medical and surgical officers and personnel of the United States Armed Services while operating on a military base and personnel of correctional institutions while operating on the premises of a correctional facility.

(g) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, persons applying temporary makeup, combing hair, brushing hair, braiding hair, applying hair spray or holding cream to hair or styling hair through the use of barrettes, ties, clips, ribbons and other similar hair accessories for the sole purpose of preparing an individual for a professional photograph, provided that the person does not use any product that alters the keratin of the individual’s hair.

(h) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, persons applying temporary makeup or styling hair by any method for the sole purpose of preparing an individual for a professional film or video performance or a theatrical performance.

(i) A student while engaged in training at the direction of and under the direct supervision of the faculty of a school licensed under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.450 (Annual inspection fee) to teach a field of practice. For purposes of this paragraph, “field of practice” does not include natural hair care.

(2) The office may exempt from ORS 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) practitioners providing services at charitable or fund raising events. In establishing an exemption, the office shall consider and evaluate each written request on an individual basis.

(3) The office may develop and disseminate guidelines for persons described in subsection (1)(g) and (h) of this section for the purpose of ensuring sanitation and hygiene best practices. The office is not required to adopt rules to implement this subsection.

Source: Section 690.025 — Exemptions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.570 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.570
696.570 Hearings procedure under ORS 696.505 to 696.590
Status: in_force

(1) All hearings before the Real Estate Commissioner or the commissioner’s authorized representative conducted under the authority of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 183.

(2) The commissioner, or anyone authorized by the commissioner, shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and administer oaths in connection with hearings in the enforcement of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) . [1963 c.440 §13; 1981 c.617 §30a]

Source: Section 696.570 — Hearings procedure under ORS 696.505 to 696.590; subpoena , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.300 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.300
670.300 Licensing and advisory board officers
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, each professional licensing and advisory board shall select annually one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, with such powers and duties necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the board shall determine.

(2) The majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(3) The board shall meet at least once a year, not later than July 1, at a place, day and hour determined by the board. The board shall also meet at such other times and places as are specified by the call of the chairperson or a majority of the members of the board.

(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) . [1971 c.753 §8; 1987 c.414 §95]

Source: Section 670.300 — Licensing and advisory board officers; quorum and meeting requirements; compensation and expenses of members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.820 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.820
676.820 Use of titles “licensed behavior analyst,” “licensed assistant behavior analyst,” “registered behavior analysis interventionist.”
Status: in_force

(1) An individual licensed under ORS 676.810 (Board duties) or registered under ORS 676.815 (Behavior analysis interventionists) may practice applied behavior analysis.

(2) Only an individual who is licensed under ORS 676.810 (Board duties) or registered under ORS 676.815 (Behavior analysis interventionists) may use the title “licensed behavior analyst,” “licensed assistant behavior analyst” or “registered behavior analysis interventionist.” [2015 c.674 §5]

Source: Section 676.820 — Use of titles “licensed behavior analyst,” “licensed assistant behavior analyst,” “registered behavior analysis interventionist.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.460 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.460
703.460 Information required
Status: in_force

(1) A licensed investigator shall provide the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training with:

(a) The investigator’s legal name, home address and home telephone number; and

(b) The name, physical and mailing addresses and telephone number of the investigator’s business.

(2) In addition to the information required by subsection (1) of this section, a licensed investigator who is not a resident of this state shall designate a person to act as the investigator’s agent for service of process. The investigator shall make the designation on a form approved by the department and shall include the physical address of the agent’s business. When an investigator changes the designated agent, the investigator shall submit a new designation form. To act as an agent under this subsection, the person must be:

(a) An individual who resides in this state and who maintains a business office in this state; or

(b) A corporation that maintains a business office in this state.

(3) An investigator shall notify the department within 10 business days of any change in the information required by this section. [1997 c.870 §12; 2001 c.838 §25; 2005 c.613 §20]

Source: Section 703.460 — Information required; designation of agent for service of process , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.812 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.812
677.812 Surgery on ankle
Status: in_force

Surgery of the ankle as defined in ORS 677.805 (“Ankle” defined for ORS 677.805 to 677.840) must be conducted:

(1) In a hospital or in an ambulatory surgical center licensed by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 441.025 (License issuance) ; and

(2) By a podiatric physician and surgeon who meets the qualifications for ankle surgery established by rule of the Oregon Medical Board. [1999 c.785 §4; 2007 c.71 §222; 2009 c.595 §1057; 2009 c.792 §46]

Source: Section 677.812 — Surgery on ankle; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.133 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.133
701.133 Notice of intent to file complaint
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise provided by the Construction Contractors Board by rule, before filing a complaint under ORS 701.139 (Complaint validity) , a person must send notice to the contractor that the person intends to file the complaint. The person must send the notice at least 30 days before filing the complaint. The notice must be mailed by certified mail to the last known address of the contractor as shown in board records. The board by rule may:

(a) Specify the manner in which the person may show compliance with this subsection at the time of filing the complaint.

(b) Provide that all or part of the requirements for sending a notice under this subsection may be waived if the contractor, by other means, has actual notice of the dispute with the person filing the complaint.

(2) If the notice described in subsection (1) of this section is mailed to the contractor fewer than 45 days before expiration of the time limitation under ORS 701.143 (Requirement for timely filing of complaints) for the board to receive the complaint, the time limitation for the board to receive the complaint does not expire until 60 days after the notice is mailed.

(3) The board by rule may impose a processing fee for complaints filed under ORS 701.139 (Complaint validity) . The fee amount may not exceed $100. The board may impose different processing fees for complaints processed under ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) than for complaints processed under ORS 701.146 (Resolution of complaints involving work on large commercial structures or certain small commercial structures) .

(4) If the board adopts rules under subsection (3) of this section, the rules:

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, must provide that a prevailing complainant recover processing fees.

(b) Must provide that the board may waive or defer all or part of the processing fee upon application by the person filing the complaint that shows the person is unable to pay all or part of the fee. The application must be made under oath and notarized. The application must show the average monthly income and expenses of the complainant, assets and liabilities of the complainant and any other information required by board rule.

(c) May provide for the processing fee to be waived for all complaints that are based on the furnishing of labor by a complainant to a contractor. The board may provide for processing fee waiver under this paragraph only if, in the opinion of the board, a majority of complainants who file complaints based on the furnishing of labor to contractors are eligible for fee waivers as described in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(5) Notice of a valid wage claim received under ORS 652.333 (Wage claims against licensed construction contractors and businesses) satisfies the notice of intent to file a complaint required by subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 701.147; 2010 c.107 §§49,50; 2011 c.595 §137; 2011 c.630 §§42,43,63; 2016 c.99 §5; 2019 c.444 §6]

Source: Section 701.133 — Notice of intent to file complaint; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.200 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.200
676.200 Board participation in program
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A health profession licensing board that is authorized by law to take disciplinary action against licensees may adopt rules opting to participate in the impaired health professional program established under ORS 676.190 (Establishment of program) and may contract with or designate one or more programs to deliver therapeutic services to its licensees.

(b) A board may not establish the board’s own impaired health professional program for the purpose of monitoring licensees of the board that have been referred to the program.

(c) A board may adopt rules establishing additional requirements for licensees referred to the impaired health professional program established under ORS 676.190 (Establishment of program) or a program with which the board has entered into a contract or designated to deliver therapeutic services under subsection (1) of this section.

(2) If a board participates in the impaired health professional program, the board shall establish by rule a procedure for referring licensees to the program. The procedure must provide that, before the board refers a licensee to the program, the board shall ensure that:

(a) An independent third party approved by the board to evaluate alcohol or substance abuse or mental health disorders has diagnosed the licensee with alcohol or substance abuse or a mental health disorder and provided the diagnosis and treatment options to the licensee and the board;

(b) The board has investigated to determine whether the licensee’s professional practice while impaired has presented or presents a danger to the public; and

(c) The licensee has agreed to report any arrest for or conviction of a misdemeanor or felony crime to the board within three business days after the licensee is arrested or convicted.

(3) A board that participates in the impaired health professional program shall review reports received from the program. If the board finds that a licensee is substantially noncompliant with a diversion agreement entered into under ORS 676.190 (Establishment of program) , the board may suspend, restrict, modify or revoke the licensee’s license or end the licensee’s participation in the impaired health professional program.

(4) A board may not discipline a licensee solely because the licensee:

(a) Self-refers to or participates in the impaired health professional program;

(b) Has been diagnosed with alcohol or substance abuse or a mental health disorder; or

(c) Used controlled substances or cannabis before entry into the impaired health professional program, if the licensee did not practice while impaired. [2009 c.697 §1a; 2012 c.2 §2; 2013 c.367 §3; 2017 c.21 §66]

EFFECT OF EXPIRATION, LAPSE, SURRENDER, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE

Source: Section 676.200 — Board participation in program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.540 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.540
697.540 Suspension or revocation of license
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may by order suspend or revoke any license issued under ORS 697.514 (Application review and license issuance) if the director finds that any of the following circumstances are true:

(a) The licensee has violated a provision of ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) or of a rule or order the director has adopted or issued under ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) .

(b) The licensee knowingly made a false or misleading statement on the application for a license under ORS 697.510 (License application form and contents) or in information the licensee submitted to the director.

(c) The licensee refused to permit the director to make an investigation authorized under ORS 697.528 (Records) .

(d) The licensee has engaged in, or has a felony or misdemeanor conviction for, fraud, misrepresentation or deceit or has demonstrated untrustworthiness or incompetence in conducting the check-cashing business.

(e) The licensee has not paid a fee required under ORS 697.512 (Application fee and investigation fee) or examination costs under ORS 697.528 (Records) .

(2) The director may not suspend or revoke any license issued under ORS 697.514 (Application review and license issuance) unless the licensee has had notice and an opportunity for a hearing in accordance with ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) . [2007 c.358 §13]

Source: Section 697.540 — Suspension or revocation of license; grounds; notice and hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.162 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.162
672.162 Specification of branch
Status: in_force

(1) A certificate of registration issued by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying to practice engineering shall specify the branch or branches of engineering in which the registrant is especially qualified.

(2) A certificate of registration issued by the board to practice land surveying or photogrammetric mapping may specify the branch of land surveying or photogrammetric mapping in which the registrant is especially qualified. [2015 c.576 §6]

Source: Section 672.162 — Specification of branch , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.025 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.025
700.025 Persons not required to register
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 700.020 (Registration required) (2) do not apply to:

(1) Any person teaching, lecturing or engaging in research in environmental sanitation but only in so far as such activities are performed as part of an academic position in a college or university.

(2) Any person who is a sanitary engineer, public health engineer or registered professional engineer.

(3) Any public health officer employed pursuant to ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) , 431.705 (Definitions for ORS 431.705 to 431.760) to 431.760 (Certain persons prohibited from participating in proceedings) , 431.990 (Penalties) and 431A.005 (Definitions) to 431A.020 (Rules) .

(4) Any person employed by a federal governmental agency but only at such times as the person is carrying out the functions of employment.

(5) Any person who holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine.

(6) The performances of such duties as meat inspection, produce inspection, bee inspection, grain warehouse inspection, landscaping, gardening, plumbing, septic tank or cesspool installation or insect and rodent poison application.

(7) Any employee of the Department of Environmental Quality other than an on-site waste water disposal employee.

(8) Any person employed by a local government, or its agents, while employed in a job that did not require registration under ORS 700.020 (Registration required) as of October 4, 1997. [1967 c.476 §4; 1991 c.563 §2; 1997 c.528 §1; 2015 c.736 §110]

Source: Section 700.025 — Persons not required to register , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.090 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.090
688.090 License
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy shall license as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant each applicant who proves to the satisfaction of the board fitness for such license as provided in ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) . The board shall issue a certificate to each person licensed. The certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the right of the person to whom it is issued to represent that person as a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, whichever certificate the person holds, subject to the provisions of ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) . [1959 c.461 §10; 1969 c.339 §10; 1971 c.585 §9; 1975 c.111 §8; 2019 c.43 §19]

Source: Section 688.090 — License; certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.375 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.375
678.375 Nurse practitioners
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing is authorized to issue licenses to licensed registered nurses to practice as nurse practitioners if they meet the requirements of the board pursuant to ORS 678.380 (Rules for nurse practitioners) .

(2) A person may not practice as a nurse practitioner or hold oneself out to the public or to an employer, or use the initials, name, title, designation or abbreviation as a nurse practitioner until and unless the person is licensed by the board.

(3) A registered nurse licensed as a nurse practitioner is authorized to complete and sign reports of death. Reports of death signed by a nurse practitioner fulfill the requirements of the laws dealing with reports of death. A nurse practitioner who completes a report of death shall comply with ORS 432.133 (Mandatory submission and registration of reports of death) .

(4) A registered nurse licensed as a nurse practitioner is authorized to prescribe drugs for the use of and administration to other persons if approval has been given under ORS 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) . The drugs that the nurse practitioner is authorized to prescribe must be included within the nurse practitioner’s scope of practice as defined by rules of the board.

(5) A licensed pharmacist may fill and a licensed pharmacist or an employee of the licensed pharmacist may dispense medications prescribed by a nurse practitioner in accordance with the terms of the prescription. The filling of a prescription described in this subsection 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.

(6) As used in this section:

(a) “Drug” means:

(A) Articles recognized as drugs in the official United States Pharmacopoeia, official National Formulary, official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia, other drug compendium or any supplement to any of them;

(B) Articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease in human beings;

(C) Articles other than food that are intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of human beings; and

(D) Articles intended for use as a component of any articles specified in subparagraph (A), (B) or (C) of this paragraph.

(b) “Prescribe” means to direct, order or designate the preparation, use of or manner of using by spoken or written words or other means. [1975 c.205 §8; 1979 c.785 §1; 1993 c.469 §9; 1993 c.571 §28; 2001 c.357 §1; 2001 c.623 §5; 2008 c.4 §2; 2013 c.366 §77; 2019 c.358 §37; 2021 c.189 §5]

Source: Section 678.375 — Nurse practitioners; licenses; prohibitions; authority to sign reports of death; authority to prescribe , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.280 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.280
696.280 Records of licensed real estate property managers and real estate brokers
Status: in_force

(1) A licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker shall maintain within this state, except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, complete and adequate records of all professional real estate activity conducted by or through the licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker. The Real Estate Agency shall specify by rule the records required to establish complete and adequate records of a licensed real estate property manager’s or principal real estate broker’s professional real estate activity. The only documents the agency may require by rule a licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker to use or generate are documents that are otherwise required by law or are voluntarily generated in the course of conducting professional real estate activity.

(2) A real estate licensee shall maintain records of the licensee’s attendance in continuing education courses for a period of at least three years. The records of attendance must meet the requirements of ORS 696.174 (License renewal) .

(3) Records maintained under this section must at all times be open for inspection by the Real Estate Commissioner or the commissioner’s authorized representatives.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, records under this section must be maintained by the real estate licensee for a period of not less than six years after the following date:

(a) For a notice of clients’ trust account and authorization to examine under ORS 696.245 (Clients’ trust accounts) , the date the account was closed;

(b) For real estate transactions, the date a transaction closed or failed, whichever is later;

(c) For management of rental real estate, the date on which the record expired, was superseded or terminated, or otherwise ceased to be in effect; and

(d) For all other records, the date the record was created or received, whichever is later.

(5) Records under this section may be maintained in any format that allows for inspection and copying by the commissioner or the commissioner’s representatives, as prescribed by rule of the agency.

(6) The agency may prescribe by rule terms and conditions under which a licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker may maintain records outside this state. [Amended by 1977 c.649 §38; 1981 c.617 §12b; 1983 c.258 §7; 1983 c.359 §2; 1991 c.5 §40; 1995 c.335 §3; 2001 c.300 §26; 2005 c.116 §21; 2007 c.319 §9a; 2009 c.324 §7; 2009 c.502 §10; 2011 c.158 §8; 2017 c.234 §18]

Source: Section 696.280 — Records of licensed real estate property managers and real estate brokers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.545 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.545
675.545 Effect of revocation of authorization
Status: in_force

To safeguard the people of the State of Oregon from the dangers of unqualified and improper practice of social work, a regulated social worker whose authorization to practice regulated social work has been revoked by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers may not:

(1) Engage in or offer to engage in the practice of clinical social work.

(2) Represent that the person is a regulated social worker by using any title, words or abbreviations that indicate that the person has an authorization to practice regulated social work. [2009 c.442 §5]

Source: Section 675.545 — Effect of revocation of authorization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.120 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.120
701.120 Specialized education programs
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, a “specialized education program” means one or more of the following:

(a) A structured program that is approved or certified by an appropriate state or federal agency, or by an organization recognized by the Construction Contractors Board as representing construction contractors, and is designed to educate contractors to deal with one or more specific consumer health or safety issues.

(b) A board-approved program from an accredited college or university that grants a two-year or four-year degree upon successful completion of the program.

(c) An apprenticeship program that is approved by the board.

(2) The board may identify general contractor and specialty contractor activities that require or substantially benefit from specialized education and establish standards for programs providing specialized education in those activities. The board may recognize and adopt the program standards established by another state agency regulating the same or related activities.

(3) Upon receipt of a request from a contractor who has successfully completed a specialized education program meeting board standards, the board shall note the specialized education on the contractor’s licensing record as part of the contractor’s professional credentials. The board may remove a professional credential from the contractor’s licensing record if the contractor fails to complete continuing education or other requirements imposed by the entity issuing the credential for maintaining competency in the activity, if the requirements were clearly stated in writing and provided to the contractor by the entity.

(4) The board shall include professional credentials described in this section in releases of contractor licensing information by the board. The board shall adopt rules to permit the inclusion of professional credentials described in this section in advertising or other information holding forth to the public the qualifications of a contractor. [2001 c.428 §1]

Note: 701.120 (Specialized education programs) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 701 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 701.120 — Specialized education programs; standards; specialized education notation in credentials; removal of notation; rules for use of credentials , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.400 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.400
670.400 Temporary authorizations
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Occupational or professional service” means a service:

(A) For which an individual must possess a license, certificate or other form of authorization to provide under the laws of this state; and

(B) Over which a professional licensing board has regulatory oversight.

(b) “Professional licensing board” means a state agency or board that licenses, certifies or otherwise authorizes individuals to provide an occupational or professional service.

(2) A professional licensing board shall issue a temporary authorization to provide the occupational or professional service regulated by the professional licensing board to a person who:

(a) Is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in this state;

(b) Holds a current authorization to provide the occupational or professional service issued by another state and the professional licensing board determines that the other state’s authorization requirements are substantially similar to those of the professional licensing board;

(c) Provides to the professional licensing board, in a manner determined by the professional licensing board, sufficient proof that the person is in good standing with the issuing out-of-state professional licensing board; and

(d) Has demonstrated competency, as determined by the professional licensing board by rule, over the occupational or professional service regulated by the professional licensing board.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A temporary authorization issued under this section is valid until the earliest of the following:

(A) Two years after the date of issuance;

(B) The date the spouse of the person to whom the authorization was issued completes the spouse’s term of service in this state; or

(C) The date the person’s authorization issued by another state expires.

(b) An authorization issued under this section is not renewable. A person may not continue to provide the occupational or professional service unless the person is issued a full authorization under the laws of this state to provide the occupational or professional service.

(4) A professional licensing board may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2019 c.142 §1; 2019 c.626 §2]

Source: Section 670.400 — Temporary authorizations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.400 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.400
673.400 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Accountancy may impose a civil penalty, not to exceed $5,000 for each offense, for violation of a provision of ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) , a rule adopted 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 an order of the board. All moneys collected under this section shall be deposited in the Oregon Board of Accountancy Fund established in ORS 673.425 (Oregon Board of Accountancy Fund) . [1981 c.89 §15; 1985 c.605 §15; 1991 c.734 §69; 1999 c.322 §25; 1999 c.414 §1; 2005 c.39 §5; 2009 c.531 §10; 2011 c.40 §2; 2015 c.451 §14]

Source: Section 673.400 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.218 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.218
682.218 Substitute for education requirements for license by indorsement
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules to allow an applicant for licensure by indorsement as an emergency medical services provider to substitute experience and certification by a national registry of emergency medical services providers for education requirements imposed by the authority. [2009 c.523 §1; 2011 c.703 §14; 2011 c.720 §216]

Note: 682.218 (Substitute for education requirements for license by indorsement) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 682 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 682.218 — Substitute for education requirements for license by indorsement; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.696 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.696
689.696 Prescription and dispensation of emergency refills of insulin
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Insulin” includes various types of insulin analogs and insulin-like medications, regardless of activation period or whether the solution is mixed before or after dispensation.

(b) “Insulin-related devices and supplies”:

(A) Includes needles, syringes, cartridge systems, prefilled pen systems, glucose meters and test strips.

(B) Does not include insulin pump devices.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A pharmacist may prescribe and dispense emergency refills of insulin and associated insulin-related devices and supplies to a person who has evidence of a previous prescription from a licensed health care provider.

(b) The insulin prescribed and dispensed under this section must be the lesser of a 30-day supply or the smallest available package.

(c) A person may be prescribed and receive not more than three emergency refills of insulin and associated insulin-related devices and supplies in a calendar year.

(3) A pharmacist who prescribes and dispenses emergency refills of insulin and associated insulin-related devices and supplies under this section shall:

(a) Complete a patient assessment to determine whether the prescription of emergency refills of insulin and associated insulin-related devices and supplies is appropriate;

(b) Document the patient visit and include notations regarding evidence of the patient’s previous prescription from the patient’s licensed health care provider, information relating to the patient’s diabetes management and other relevant information; and

(c) Make a reasonable attempt to inform the person’s primary care provider, and the licensed health care provider who made the previous prescription, of the pharmacist’s prescription for emergency refills of insulin and associated insulin-related devices and supplies.

(4) The State Board of Pharmacy shall adopt rules to carry out this section. [2019 c.95 §2; 2019 c.95 §3; 2023 c.93 §6]

Source: Section 689.696 — Prescription and dispensation of emergency refills of insulin; limitations; requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.100 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.100
674.100 Persons engaged in real estate appraisal activity required to be certified, licensed or registered
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person may not engage in, carry on, advertise or purport to engage in or carry on real estate appraisal activity within this state without first obtaining certification, licensure or registration as provided for in ORS 674.310 (Duties and powers of board) .

(b) Real estate appraisal activity is the preparation, completion and issuance of an opinion as to the value on a given date or at a given time of real property or an interest in real property, whether the activity is performed in connection with a federally related transaction or is not performed in connection with a federally related transaction. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a state certified appraiser or a state licensed appraiser:

(A) Is not required to be licensed under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) to perform real estate appraisal activity or any other activity that constitutes the giving of an opinion as to the value of real property or an interest in real property; and

(B) Is not subject to regulation under ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) and 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) in connection with the performance of real estate appraisal activity or the performance of any other activity that constitutes the giving of an opinion as to the value of real estate or an interest in real estate.

(2) Real estate appraisal activity excludes activity that is not performed in connection with a federally related transaction and that:

(a) Is performed by a nonlicensed regular full-time employee of a single owner of real estate, if the activity involves the real estate of the employer and is incidental to the employee’s normal, nonreal estate activities;

(b) Is performed by a nonlicensed regular full-time employee whose activity involves the real estate of the employer, when the activity is the employee’s principal activity, but the employer’s principal activity or business is not the appraisal of real estate;

(c) Is performed by an attorney at law rendering services in the performance of duties as an attorney at law;

(d) Is performed by a registered geologist, registered professional engineer or architect rendering services as a registered geologist, registered professional engineer or architect;

(e) Is performed by a certified public accountant rendering services as a certified public accountant;

(f) Is performed by a mortgage banker rendering services as a mortgage banker;

(g) Constitutes a letter opinion or a competitive market analysis as those terms are defined in ORS 696.010 (Definitions) that, by administrative or judicial order or subpoena, is compelled from an individual licensed to engage in professional real estate activity under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) ;

(h) Is performed by a salaried employee of the federal government, the State of Oregon or a political subdivision of the federal government or the State of Oregon while engaged in the performance of the duties of the employee;

(i) Is limited to analyzing or advising of permissible land use alternatives, environmental impact, building and use permit procedures or demographic market studies, if the performance of the activities does not involve the rendering of an opinion as to the value of the real estate in question;

(j) Is performed by a professional forester appraising or valuing timber, timberland or both as part of services performed as a private consultant in forest management, but only if, in the case of timberland, the appraisal or valuation is limited to the use of the land as forestland;

(k) Is limited to giving an opinion in an administrative or judicial proceeding regarding the value of real estate for taxation;

(L) Is limited to giving an opinion regarding the value of real estate by a person who is not licensed under ORS chapter 696, if the person’s business is not the appraisal, selling or listing of real estate and the activity is performed without compensation. This paragraph does not apply to a person conducting transactional negotiations on behalf of another person for transfer of an interest in real property;

(m) Is limited to transferring or acquiring an interest in real estate by a person who is not licensed under ORS chapter 696; or

(n) Is performed by a home inspector acting within the scope of a certificate or license issued under ORS chapter 701.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Real estate appraisal activity does not include an analysis, evaluation, opinion, conclusion, notation or compilation of data prepared by or for a financial institution or affiliate, a consumer finance company licensed under ORS chapter 725 or an insurance company or affiliate, made for internal use only by the financial institution or affiliate, consumer finance company or the insurance company or affiliate, concerning an interest in real estate for ownership or collateral purposes by the financial institution or affiliate, the consumer finance company licensed under ORS chapter 725 or the insurance company or affiliate. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to excuse a financial institution or affiliate from complying with the provisions of Title XI of the federal Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 3310 et seq.).

(b) As used in this subsection, “evaluation” means a study of the nature, quality or utility of a parcel of real estate or interests in, or aspects of, real property in which a value estimate is not necessarily required.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A state licensed appraiser or state certified appraiser engaged to perform an evaluation is not engaged in real estate appraisal activity if the evaluation includes a disclaimer that:

(A) Is located immediately above the appraiser’s signature; and

(B) Includes the following language in at least 10-point boldfaced type:

I am a state licensed appraiser or a state certified appraiser. This evaluation was not prepared in my capacity as a real estate appraiser and might not comply with the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice.

(b) As used in this subsection, “evaluation” means an opinion of the market value of real property or real estate provided to a financial institution in conformance with the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines adopted jointly by the federal financial institutions regulatory agencies for use in real estate-related financial transactions that do not require an appraisal.

(5) As used in this section, “purport to engage in or carry on real estate appraisal activity” means the display of a card, sign, advertisement or other printed, engraved or written instrument bearing the person’s name in conjunction with the term “appraiser,” “licensed appraiser,” “certified appraiser,” “appraiser assistant,” “registered appraiser assistant” or “appraisal” or an oral statement or representation of certification, licensure or registration by the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board made by a person.

(6) Each display or statement described in subsection (5) of this section by a person not licensed, certified or registered by the board is a separate violation under ORS 674.850 (Civil penalties) or 674.990 (Criminal penalties) .

(7) In a proceeding under ORS 674.850 (Civil penalties) or 674.990 (Criminal penalties) , a display or statement described in subsection (5) of this section shall be considered prima facie evidence that the person named in the display or making the statement purports to engage in or carry on real estate appraisal activity. [1991 c.5 §3; 1993 c.465 §1; 1993 c.744 §218; 1997 c.417 §2; 2001 c.196 §1; 2001 c.300 §62; 2005 c.254 §3; 2007 c.319 §33; 2019 c.127 §1]

Source: Section 674.100 — Persons engaged in real estate appraisal activity required to be certified, licensed or registered; exclusions; violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.132 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.132
688.132 Duty to refer person
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “provider of care” means a physician, chiropractic physician, podiatric physician and surgeon, naturopathic physician, dentist, physician assistant or nurse practitioner.

(2) A licensed physical therapist shall immediately refer a person being treated by the licensed physical therapist to a provider of care if the person exhibits symptoms:

(a) That require treatment or diagnosis by a provider of medical care;

(b) For which physical therapy is contraindicated;

(c) That the physical therapist does not know how to treat; or

(d) For which treatment is outside the scope of practice of physical therapy. [1993 c.211 §4; 1999 c.539 §2; 2001 c.104 §262; 2005 c.627 §11; 2007 c.403 §1; 2013 c.1 §89; 2013 c.80 §1; 2017 c.409 §32]

Source: Section 688.132 — Duty to refer person , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.739 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.739
676.739 Requirement to refer for diagnosis, certain treatment
Status: in_force

(1) If, in the course of practicing genetic counseling, a licensed genetic counselor becomes aware of an indication of a genetic or medical condition or disease that requires a diagnosis or treatment outside the scope of practice of genetic counseling, the licensed genetic counselor shall refer the patient to a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or other appropriate licensed health care practitioner.

(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a licensed genetic counselor to diagnose, test for or treat a genetic or medical condition or disease. [2021 c.231 §4]

Source: Section 676.739 — Requirement to refer for diagnosis, certain treatment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.011 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.011
687.011 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) :

(1) “Board” means the State Board of Massage Therapists.

(2) “Certified class” means a class that is approved by the board and is offered:

(a) By a person or institution licensed as a career school under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) ;

(b) By a community college and approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission;

(c) By an accredited college or university; or

(d) In another state and licensed or approved by the appropriate agency in that state.

(3) “Manual” means the use of the hands, feet or any other part of the body in the performance of massage.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Massage,” “massage therapy” or “bodywork” means the use of pressure, friction, stroking, tapping or kneading on the human body, or the use of vibration or stretching on the human body by manual or mechanical means or gymnastics, with or without appliances such as vibrators, infrared heat, sun lamps or external baths, and with or without lubricants such as salts, powders, liquids or creams, for the purpose of, but not limited to, maintaining good health and establishing and maintaining good physical condition.

(b) “Massage,” “massage therapy” and “bodywork” do not include the use of high-velocity, short-amplitude manipulative thrusting procedures to the articulations of the spine or extremities.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Massage facility” means a facility where a person engages in the practice of massage.

(b) “Massage facility” does not include:

(A) A career school licensed under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) ;

(B) An accredited college or university or a community college operated under ORS chapter 341; or

(C) A clinic or facility owned or operated by a person authorized to practice a profession by a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) .

(6) “Massage therapist” means a person licensed under ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) to practice massage.

(7) “Practice of massage” means the performance of massage:

(a) For purposes other than sexual contact, as defined in ORS 167.002 (Definitions for ORS 167.002 to 167.027) (5); and

(b) For compensation.

(8) “Preceptor” means a licensed massage therapist who contracts with an approved school or program of massage to provide direct on-site clinical supervision of a student enrolled in a certified class.

(9) “Supervision” means:

(a) The process of overseeing and directing the training of students enrolled in a certified class as set forth in the rules of the board;

(b) The process of overseeing and directing a licensee, or a person that has a permit to operate a massage facility, who is being disciplined by the board; or

(c) Voluntary consultation with, and education of, less experienced licensed massage therapists or practitioners in related fields.

(10) “Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct” means a behavior, practice or condition that is contrary to the ethical standards adopted by the board. [1955 c.492 §1; 1977 c.507 §1; 1979 c.89 §1; 1985 c.82 §1; 1987 c.158 §144; 1989 c.841 §1; 1993 c.45 §295; 1995 c.343 §60; 1997 c.626 §2; 1999 c.39 §9; 1999 c.537 §5; 2011 c.103 §1; 2013 c.409 §1; 2013 c.747 §183; 2015 c.491 §1]

Note: The repeal of statutes in ORS chapter 345 by section 17, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, becomes operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. Until July 1, 2024, the reference to the series 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.340 (Recommended minimum standards) should be considered a reference to the series 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.450 (Annual inspection fee) . See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 687.011 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.575 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.575
701.575 Availability of residence
Status: in_force

(1) An owner sending a notice of defect under ORS 701.565 (Notice of defect requirement) shall make the residence available for visual examination pursuant to any written request sent under ORS 701.570 (Secondary notice of defect) . The owner shall make the residence available for visual examination, during normal business hours or as otherwise agreed, not later than 20 days after receiving the written request for visual examination.

(2) An owner sending a notice of defect under ORS 701.565 (Notice of defect requirement) shall make the residence available for an inspection pursuant to any written request sent under ORS 701.570 (Secondary notice of defect) . The owner shall make the residence available for inspection during normal business hours or at a time that is mutually agreeable to the owner and the requester.

(3) An inspection by a contractor, subcontractor or supplier may include any reasonable measures, including testing, for determining the nature, cause and extent of the defects described in the notice of defect or incidental damage and the nature and extent of the necessary remediation. Unless the contractor, subcontractor or supplier conducting the inspection and the owner agree otherwise, the contractor, subcontractor or supplier conducting the inspection shall repair any damage caused by the inspection. Any damage caused by the inspection that is not repaired may be sought as incidental damage in any subsequent arbitration or court action by an owner against the contractor, subcontractor or supplier conducting the inspection.

(4) A contractor, subcontractor or supplier that requests to inspect a residence must include as part of the written response of the contractor, subcontractor or supplier under ORS 701.570 (Secondary notice of defect) , a written report or other document evidencing the result of the inspection and the existence or nonexistence of the defects described in the notice of defect or discovered during the inspection. [2003 c.660 §4]

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

Source: Section 701.575 — Availability of residence; scope of inspection; report of inspection results , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.167 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.167
690.167 Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and at the direction of the Board of Cosmetology, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against any person practicing barbering, hair design, esthetics, nail technology or natural hair care for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) , or the rules adopted thereunder. [2003 c.547 §43; 2005 c.117 §7; 2005 c.648 §61; 2009 c.701 §42; 2013 c.290 §7; 2013 c.568 §88]

Source: Section 690.167 — Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.370 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.370
675.370 Unauthorized practice or use of title prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not:

(a) Engage in the practice of sexual abuse specific treatment or assume or use any title, words or abbreviations, including the title or designation “certified clinical sexual offense therapist,” “certified associate sexual offense therapist,” “certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist” or “certified sexual offense therapist intern,” that indicate that the person is authorized to engage in the practice of sexual abuse specific treatment unless the person holds a certificate issued under ORS 675.375 (Certification) or 675.380 (Reciprocal certification) .

(b) Attempt to obtain a certificate or renewal of a certificate under ORS 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) to 675.380 (Reciprocal certification) by bribery or fraudulent representation.

(2) Each violation of subsection (1) of this section is a separate violation. [2007 c.841 §§3,11; 2013 c.314 §55; 2017 c.421 §4; 2019 c.68 §2]

Note: See note under 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) .

Source: Section 675.370 — Unauthorized practice or use of title prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.320 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.320
679.320 Confidentiality of information provided to board
Status: in_force

(1) Any information provided to the Oregon Board of Dentistry as the basis of a complaint or in the investigation thereof shall not be subject to public disclosure during the period of investigation.

(2) Any person who reports or provides information to the board and who does so in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1985 c.323 §12]

Source: Section 679.320 — Confidentiality of information provided to board; limitation of liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.485 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.485
688.485 Examinations
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging shall oversee examinations given each year for a limited X-ray machine operator permit.

(2) A limited X-ray machine operator permit applicant who fails to pass an examination may take additional examinations as required by the board by rule.

(3) The board shall charge a fee for oversight of limited X-ray machine operator permit examinations in an amount determined by the board by rule.

(4) All limited X-ray machine operator permit applicants are subject to the rules of a board-approved testing agency including, but not limited to, testing schedules and frequency, fees, application procedures and conduct. [1977 c.534 §11; 2009 c.833 §9]

Source: Section 688.485 — Examinations; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.338 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.338
671.338 Confidentiality of application, examination and investigatory information
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 192.314 (Right to inspect public records) :

(a) In addition to any exemption from disclosure provided under ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) (4), State Landscape Architect Board examination materials, file records of examination grading and performance, transcripts from educational institutions, letters of inquiry, letters of reference and board inquiry forms concerning applicants or registrants are confidential and may not be disclosed except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection or subsection (2) of this section.

(b) Investigatory information developed or obtained by the board is confidential and not subject to disclosure by the board unless a notice is issued for a contested case hearing or the matter investigated is finally resolved by board action or a consent order. The board shall notify the registrant of the investigation. The public may obtain information confirming that an investigation is being conducted and describing the general nature of the matter being investigated.

(2) The board may appoint an advisory committee to conduct an investigation described under subsection (1)(b) of this section on behalf of the board. Investigatory information developed or obtained by an advisory committee is confidential unless a notice is issued for a contested case hearing or the matter investigated is finally resolved by board action or a consent order. The board may discuss in open session matters that are being reviewed by an advisory committee, but may not disclose confidential information into the public record.

(3) Notwithstanding any confidentiality established under subsection (1) or (2) of this section, if the board or an advisory committee meets in executive session to discuss an investigation, the board or committee may permit other public officials and members of the press to attend the executive session. Notwithstanding ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) , the public officials and members of the press attending the executive session may not disclose information discussed by the board or committee during the session until the information ceases to be confidential under subsection (1) or (2) of this section. [2001 c.950 §6; 2003 c.14 §415]

Source: Section 671.338 — Confidentiality of application, examination and investigatory information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.595 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.595
701.595 Failure to follow notice of defect procedure
Status: in_force

If an owner compels arbitration or commences a court action against any contractor, subcontractor or supplier to assert a claim arising out of or related to the construction, alteration or repair of a residence located in this state and the owner has not followed the procedure set forth in ORS 701.565 (Notice of defect requirement) and 701.575 (Availability of residence) , the arbitrator or court must dismiss the arbitration or action without prejudice. The owner may not commence a new arbitration or action unless the owner follows the procedure set forth in ORS 701.565 (Notice of defect requirement) and 701.575 (Availability of residence) . [2003 c.660 §8]

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

Source: Section 701.595 — Failure to follow notice of defect procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.515 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.515
672.515 Policy of ORS 672.505 to 672.705
Status: in_force

ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) are enacted in order to introduce qualifying criteria in a presently unregulated professional field. This action is necessary to safeguard the health and welfare and property of the people of Oregon. These safeguards are in the fields of geology as related to engineering, ground water, land use planning, mineral exploration and development, geologic hazards, the further development of the science of geology, and other geologic matters of concern to the people of the state. [1977 c.612 §1]

Source: Section 672.515 — Policy of ORS 672.505 to 672.705 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.599 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.599
676.599 Disclosure of information to other public entity
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 676.595 (Disclosure of certain investigatory information) , the Health Licensing Office, upon a determination by the office that it possesses information that reasonably relates to the regulatory or enforcement function of another public entity, may disclose information to the other public entity.

(2) A public entity that receives information pursuant to subsection (1) of this section must agree to take all reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of the information, except that the public entity may use or disclose the information to the extent necessary to carry out the regulatory or enforcement functions of the public entity.

(3) For purposes of this section, “public entity” has the meaning given that term in ORS 676.177 (Disclosure of confidential information to another public entity) . [2017 c.101 §3]

Source: Section 676.599 — Disclosure of information to other public entity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.165 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.165
693.165 Disposition of receipts
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the Department of Consumer and Business Services or the State Plumbing Board under ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) , 447.992 (Civil penalties) and 455.895 (Civil penalties) (1)(a) and this chapter shall be paid into the Consumer and Business Services Fund created by ORS 705.145 (Consumer and Business Services Fund) . Such moneys shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties) and this chapter. [1981 c.438 §26; 1993 c.744 §161; 2001 c.411 §30]

Source: Section 693.165 — Disposition of receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.735 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.735
675.735 Reciprocal license
Status: in_force

Upon application therefor accompanied by the appropriate fees established under ORS 675.785 (Powers and duties of board) , the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists shall grant a license as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist if the applicant provides evidence to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant is recognized as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist in another state in which the requirements for such recognition are, in the judgment of the board, at least equivalent to the licensing requirements of ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) and rules of the board. [1989 c.721 §6; 1993 c.546 §110]

Source: Section 675.735 — Reciprocal license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.305 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.305
701.305 Requirement for written contract with residential property owner
Status: in_force

(1) A contractor may not perform work to construct, improve or repair a residential structure or zero-lot-line dwelling for a property owner without a written contract if the aggregate contract price exceeds $2,000. If the price of a contract was initially less than $2,000, but during the course of performance the contract exceeds that amount, the contractor shall mail or otherwise deliver a written contract to the property owner not later than five days after the contractor knows or should reasonably know that the contract price will exceed $2,000. Failure to have a written contract will not void the contract.

(2) The Construction Contractors Board shall adopt rules that require a contractor to use standard contractual terms in a construction contract for which subsection (1) of this section requires a written contract. The standard contractual terms shall be clear and use words of common understanding. [2007 c.648 §7; 2009 c.408 §8; 2009 c.409 §1; 2013 c.168 §1]

Source: Section 701.305 — Requirement for written contract with residential property owner; standard contractual terms; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.060 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.060
673.060 C.P.A. and public accountant examination
Status: in_force

(1) A person must pass an examination as a condition of the issuance of a certificate of certified public accountant under ORS 673.040 (Eligibility for certificate of certified public accountant) or of a license as a public accountant under ORS 673.100 (License as public accountant) by the Oregon Board of Accountancy. The examination shall test the person’s knowledge of the subjects of accounting and auditing and other related subjects. The board may contract with any organization, governmental or private, for examination development and administration.

(2) A person must pass all sections of the examination in order to qualify for a certificate of certified public accountant and must pass the sections of the examination described in ORS 673.100 (License as public accountant) (1)(c) to qualify for a license as a public accountant.

(3) The board shall charge each person who applies to take the examination a nonrefundable application fee in an amount determined by the board by rule. [Amended by 1967 c.62 §1; 1971 c.217 §2; 1975 c.440 §6; 1983 c.255 §1; 1989 c.771 §1; 1991 c.187 §1; 1993 c.300 §1; 1997 c.95 §1; 1999 c.322 §8; 2003 c.5 §1; 2007 c.112 §4; 2015 c.451 §8]

Source: Section 673.060 — C.P.A. and public accountant examination; scope; conduct; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.830 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.830
688.830 Duties of Health Licensing Office and of board
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall:

(a) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure, renewal of license and reciprocal licenses under ORS 688.800 (Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840) to 688.840 (Immunity from civil liability) .

(b) Adopt rules that are necessary to conduct its business related to, carry out its duties under and administer ORS 688.800 (Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840) to 688.840 (Immunity from civil liability) .

(c) Examine, approve, issue, deny, revoke, suspend and renew licenses to practice respiratory care and polysomnography under ORS 688.800 (Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840) to 688.840 (Immunity from civil liability) .

(d) Maintain a public record of persons licensed by the office to practice respiratory care and polysomnography.

(2) The Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board shall:

(a) Establish standards of practice and professional responsibility for persons licensed by the office.

(b) Provide for waivers of examinations, grandfathering requirements and temporary licenses as considered appropriate. [1997 c.792 §5; 2001 c.40 §2; 2003 c.547 §36; 2005 c.648 §45; 2007 c.71 §224; 2011 c.715 §12; 2013 c.314 §33; 2013 c.568 §72]

Source: Section 688.830 — Duties of Health Licensing Office and of board; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.505 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.505
680.505 Practice of denture technology prohibited without license
Status: in_force

Unless a person holds an active license issued under ORS 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) to 680.565 (Authority of Health Licensing Office and director) , a person may not:

(1) Engage, or offer to engage, in the practice of denture technology; or

(2) Use in connection with the name of the person the word “denturist” or any other words, letters or abbreviations or insignia tending to indicate that such person is engaged in the practice of denture technology. [1979 c.1 §2; 1993 c.142 §3; 2013 c.314 §22]

Source: Section 680.505 — Practice of denture technology prohibited without license; use of title “denturist.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.991 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.991
682.991 Civil and criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of any provision of ORS 682.028 (False statements and misrepresentations regarding license prohibited) , 682.047 (Issuance of license) (5) or 682.204 (License requirement) is a Class A misdemeanor. Each day of continuing violation shall be considered a separate offense.

(2) Violation of any provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor. In any prosecution for such violation it shall be sufficient to sustain a conviction to show a single act of conduct in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter and it shall not be necessary to show a general course of such conduct.

(3) In addition to the penalties under this section, the Oregon Health Authority may assess civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation against any entity or person licensed under this chapter or subject to licensure under this chapter. [Formerly 823.990; 2009 c.595 §1089]

Source: Section 682.991 — Civil and criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.210 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.210
685.210 Enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) The district attorneys of the state shall prosecute all persons charged with violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.

(2) Justice courts, municipal courts and circuit courts have concurrent jurisdiction for the prosecution of offenses under this chapter.

(3) The Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine, in its own name, may maintain an action for an injunction against any person violating ORS 685.020 (License required to practice naturopathic medicine) . A person who has been so enjoined may be punished for contempt by the court issuing the injunction. An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. An injunction does not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of ORS 685.020 (License required to practice naturopathic medicine) or from any other civil, criminal or disciplinary remedy. [Amended by 1985 c.624 §16; 2005 c.215 §1; 2009 c.43 §32]

Source: Section 685.210 — Enforcement; jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).