ORS § 433.411 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.411
433.411 Legislative finding
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that by reason of and in the course of their employment, health care workers and emergency response employees, are subject to exposure to infectious diseases, that this exposure is not fully preventable due to the nature of their duties and that health care workers should be informed of exposure to infectious diseases as soon as is practicable to initiate appropriate medical care and to prevent exposing other persons to infectious diseases. [1989 c.949 §1]

Note: See note under 433.407 (Definitions for ORS 433.407 to 433.423) .

Source: Section 433.411 — Legislative finding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.854 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.854
442.854 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 442.853 (Legislative findings) to 442.856 (Health Care Acquired Infection Advisory Committee established) :

(1) “Health care facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(2) “Health care acquired infection” means a localized or systemic condition that:

(a) Results from an adverse reaction to the presence of an infectious agent or its toxin; and

(b) Was not present or incubating at the time of admission to the health care facility.

(3) “Risk-adjusted methodology” means a standardized method used to ensure that intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for a health care acquired infection are considered in the calculation of health care acquired infection rates. [2007 c.838 §2]

Note: See note under 442.853 (Legislative findings) .

Source: Section 442.854 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.275 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.275
450.275 State Treasurer approval of other bond issues by district whose bonds are owned by state
Status: in_force

So long as any of the sewerage bonds of the district are owned by the state, the district shall not issue other bonds of any character without prior written approval of the State Treasurer. [1955 c.577 §6]

Source: Section 450.275 — State Treasurer approval of other bond issues by district whose bonds are owned by state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.002 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.002
443.002 Providers with multiple facilities
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Facility” means:

(A) A residential training facility as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) ;

(B) A residential training home as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) ;

(C) A residential treatment facility as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) ;

(D) A residential treatment home as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) ; or

(E) An adult foster home as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) .

(b) “Provider” means a person licensed or a person applying for a license to operate a facility.

(2) The Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license of a provider if the department or authority finds that the provider operates a separate facility that is not or has not been in substantial compliance with rules adopted under ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) or 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) to 443.825 (Disposition of penalties recovered) . [2009 c.418 §1; 2009 c.828 §30]

Note: See second note under 443.001 (Quality Care Fund) .

Source: Section 443.002 — Providers with multiple facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.395 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.395
440.395 Tax levies
Status: in_force

(1) Any health district may assess, levy and collect taxes not to exceed one-fourth of one percent (0.0025) of the real market value of all taxable property within the district, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) . The proceeds of such taxes shall be applied by it in carrying out the objects and purposes provided in ORS 440.320 (Health districts authorized) .

(2) A health district, each year, may also assess, levy and collect a special tax upon all such property, real and personal, in an amount sufficient to pay the yearly interest on bonds theretofore issued by the district and then outstanding, together with any portion of the principal of such bonds maturing within such year. The special tax shall be applied only in payment of interest and principal of bonds issued by the health district, but the district may apply any funds it may have toward the payment of principal and interest of any such bonds.

(3) All taxes needed shall be levied and returned to the county officer whose duty it is to extend the tax roll by the time required by law for city taxes to be levied and returned.

(4) All taxes levied by a health district shall become payable at the same time and be collected by the same officer who collects county taxes. The proceeds of the taxes collected under this section shall be turned over to the health district according to law.

(5) The county officer whose duty it is to extend the county levy shall extend the levy of the health district in the same manner as city taxes are extended.

(6) Property is subject to sale for the nonpayment of taxes levied by the health district in like manner and with like effect as in the case of county and state taxes. [Formerly 441.360; 1991 c.459 §400; 2001 c.215 §6]

Source: Section 440.395 — Tax levies; use; extension; collection; default , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.715 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.715
443.715 Exclusions from definition of “adult foster home.”
Status: in_force

For purposes of ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) to 443.825 (Disposition of penalties recovered) , “adult foster home” does not include:

(1) Any house, institution, hotel, or other similar place that supplies board and room only, or room only, or board only, if no resident thereof requires any element of care.

(2) Any specialized living situation for persons with physical disabilities where the licensing agency provides payment for personal care services other than to an adult foster home provider.

(3) Any residential facility, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) , licensed and funded by the licensing agency. [1983 c.629 §2; 1985 c.663 §2; 1989 c.224 §103; 1991 c.801 §5; 2001 c.900 §188; 2007 c.70 §250; 2009 c.595 §791a]

Source: Section 443.715 — Exclusions from definition of “adult foster home.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.606 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.606
446.606 Prohibition on providing application
Status: in_force

(1) An escrow agent may not provide an application to the Department of Consumer and Business Services under ORS 446.591 (Exception to requirement for submitting information) (5) if the agent has received a written objection in response to the notice provided under ORS 446.596 (Notice provided by escrow agent) .

(2) An escrow agent may charge the person owning the manufactured structure under the replacement ownership document a reasonable fee for services provided in compliance with ORS 446.591 (Exception to requirement for submitting information) and 446.596 (Notice provided by escrow agent) .

(3) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a person may bring an action against an escrow agent for damages sustained by the person due to the negligence or willful misconduct of the escrow agent in complying with ORS 446.591 (Exception to requirement for submitting information) and 446.596 (Notice provided by escrow agent) . [2003 c.655 §17]

Note: See note under 446.561 (Definitions for ORS 446.566 to 446.646) .

Source: Section 446.606 — Prohibition on providing application; escrow agent fees; action for damages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.705 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.705
454.705 Bond
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a license required by ORS 454.695 (License required to perform sewage disposal services) shall execute a bond in favor of the State of Oregon. The bond shall be in the amount established by rule by the Environmental Quality Commission and shall be executed by the applicant as principal and by a surety company authorized to transact a surety business within the State of Oregon as surety.

(2) The bond shall be filed with the Department of Environmental Quality and shall provide that:

(a) In performing sewage disposal services, the applicant shall comply with the provisions of ORS 454.605 (Definitions for ORS 454.605 to 454.755) to 454.755 (Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal) and with the rules of the Environmental Quality Commission regarding sewage disposal services; and

(b) Any person injured by a failure of the applicant to comply with ORS 454.605 (Definitions for ORS 454.605 to 454.755) to 454.755 (Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal) and with the rules of the commission regarding sewage disposal services shall have a right of action on the bond in the name of the person, provided that written claim of such right of action shall be made to the principal or the surety company within two years after the services have been performed.

(3) Every person licensed pursuant to ORS 454.695 (License required to perform sewage disposal services) shall deliver to each person for whom services requiring such license are performed, prior to the completion of such services, a written notice of the name and address of the surety company which has executed the bond required by this section and of the rights of the recipient of such services as provided by subsection (2) of this section. [1973 c.835 §218; 1975 c.171 §1; 1999 c.551 §11]

Source: Section 454.705 — Bond; content; action on bond; notice of bond , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.331 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.331
441.331 Definition of “facility” for ORS 441.331 to 441.341
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 441.331 (Definition of “facility” for ORS 441.331 to 441.341) to 441.341 (Rules) , “facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 441.277 (Definitions for ORS 441.277 to 441.323) . [2009 c.539 §14]

Note: 441.331 (Definition of “facility” for ORS 441.331 to 441.341) to 441.341 (Rules) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.331 — Definition of “facility” for ORS 441.331 to 441.341 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.150 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.150
431A.150 Smoking cessation program reimbursement
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop a program to reimburse smoking cessation program providers for services provided to residents of this state who are not insured for smoking cessation costs.

(2) The authority shall adopt rules for the program established under subsection (1) of this section that include but are not limited to criteria for provider and participant eligibility and other program specifications. The rules shall establish a maximum reimbursement limit for each participant.

(3) Costs for smoking cessation programs funded under subsection (1) of this section are eligible for reimbursement from funds received by the State of Oregon from tobacco products manufacturers under the Master Settlement Agreement of 1998. [Formerly 431.831]

Source: Section 431A.150 — Smoking cessation program reimbursement; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.310 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.310
438.310 Inspection of laboratory premises
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority or its authorized representative may:

(a) At reasonable times enter the premises of a clinical laboratory licensed or subject to being licensed under ORS 438.010 (Definitions for ORS 438.010 to 438.510) to 438.510 (Prohibited acts) to inspect the facilities, methods, procedures, materials, staff, equipment, laboratory results and records of the clinical laboratory.

(b) Require the owner or director to submit reports on the operations and procedures of the laboratory.

(c) Require the owner or director to submit initial laboratory findings indicative of communicable disease as defined by law or by rule. Each report shall include the name of the person from whom the specimen was obtained, if the name was reported to the laboratory, and the name and address of the physician for whom such examination or test was made. Such reports shall not be construed as constituting a diagnosis nor shall any laboratory making such report be held liable under the laws of this state for having violated a trust or confidential relationship.

(2) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority or a designee, the authority, or any employee thereof, shall not disclose information contained in reports on communicable diseases submitted to the authority under subsection (1) of this section except as such information is made available to employees of the authority and to local health officers for purposes of administering the public health laws of this state. However, information contained in such reports may be used in compiling statistical and other data in which persons are not identified by name or otherwise.

(3) The authority shall by rule set standards for the recognition of private laboratory accrediting organizations whose standards meet or exceed federal standards. A laboratory that is accredited by a private laboratory accrediting organization recognized by the authority under this section may submit proof of such accreditation to the authority. Upon receipt of such proof, the authority shall issue a license pursuant to ORS 438.130 (License application) . [1969 c.685 §13; 1993 c.109 §9; 2001 c.104 §173; 2009 c.595 §708]

Source: Section 438.310 — Inspection of laboratory premises; owner to submit reports and findings on communicable disease; information confidential , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.119 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.119
448.119 Application of ORS 448.119 to 448.285 and other provisions to water systems
Status: in_force

Before a water system is subject to regulation under ORS 448.119 (Application of ORS 448.119 to 448.285 and other provisions to water systems) to 448.285 (Penalty schedule) , 454.235 (Election) and 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) , the system must have at least four service connections, or it must serve water to public or commercial premises which are used by an average of at least 10 individuals daily at least 60 days each year. In a housing subdivision of four or more living units where the water service connections of individual units are only two or three per water system, at the discretion of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon Health Authority may regulate the water systems within the subdivision under ORS 448.119 (Application of ORS 448.119 to 448.285 and other provisions to water systems) to 448.285 (Penalty schedule) , 454.235 (Election) and 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) . [1981 c.749 §3; 1985 c.178 §5; 1997 c.249 §146; 2009 c.595 §838]

Source: Section 448.119 — Application of ORS 448.119 to 448.285 and other provisions to water systems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.530 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.530
431A.530 Oregon Health Authority duties
Status: repealed

[Formerly 431.675]

Source: Section 431A.530 — Oregon Health Authority duties; database; confidentiality (repealed) , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.315 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.315
431A.315 Efficacy and toxicity data to be made available to task force
Status: in_force

(1) The Poison Prevention Task Force may request efficacy and toxicity data, or other pertinent data it considers necessary, from the manufacturer of any toxic household product. The information shall be made available by the manufacturer to the task force upon request and shall remain confidential, if so requested.

(2) The task force may request data from and utilize the technical expertise of other state agencies or health care providers, or both, to evaluate the incidence and severity of poisoning, drug overdose and toxic exposure. [Formerly 431.895]

Source: Section 431A.315 — Efficacy and toxicity data to be made available to task force; use; confidentiality of data , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.417 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.417
431.417 Distribution of moneys to local public health authorities
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may by rule require each local public health authority to submit a plan, in a form and manner prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority, that describes how the local public health authority will use moneys made available under ORS 431.380 (Distribution of funds) .

(2) The Oregon Health Authority may enter into an agreement with each local public health authority that describes the work the local public health authority agrees to perform and the amount of state funding the local public health authority will receive under ORS 431.380 (Distribution of funds) .

(3) The Oregon Health Authority may enter into one or more agreements with a local public health authority for purposes of distributing funds, or providing incentives, to the local public health authority that are available through federal grants or other sources. Before entering into an agreement under this section, the Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule a process by which a local public health authority must submit the documentation necessary to receive incentives under an agreement authorized by this subsection. [Formerly 431.385; 2017 c.627 §6]

Note: See note under 431.115 (Administrative duties of Oregon Health Authority) .

Source: Section 431.417 — Distribution of moneys to local public health authorities; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.485 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.485
442.485 Responsibilities of Office of Rural Health
Status: in_force

The responsibilities of the Office of Rural Health shall include but not be limited to:

(1) Coordinating statewide efforts for providing health care in rural areas.

(2) Accepting and processing applications from communities interested in developing health care delivery systems.

(3) Applying for grants and accepting gifts and grants from other governmental or private sources for the research and development of rural health care programs and facilities.

(4) Serving as a clearinghouse for information on health care delivery systems in rural areas.

(5) Helping local health care delivery systems develop ongoing funding sources.

(6) Developing enabling legislation to facilitate further development of rural health care delivery systems.

(7) Providing information to the Department of Revenue about all certifications for tax credits allowed under ORS 315.613 (Credit available to persons providing rural medical care and affiliated with certain rural hospitals) , 315.616 (Additional providers who may qualify for credit) , 315.619 (Credit for medical staff at type C hospital) and 315.622 (Rural emergency medical services providers) , if required by ORS 315.058 (Agency to provide tax credit approval information to Department of Revenue) .

(8) The Office of Rural Health may order the suspension or revocation of a certificate or a portion of a certificate issued under ORS 315.613 (Credit available to persons providing rural medical care and affiliated with certain rural hospitals) or 315.622 (Rural emergency medical services providers) , as provided in ORS 315.061 (Suspension, revocation or forfeiture) . [1979 c.513 §4; 1983 c.482 §19; 1987 c.660 §15; 2015 c.736 §89; 2019 c.483 §23; 2021 c.97 §57]

Source: Section 442.485 — Responsibilities of Office of Rural Health , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.452 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.452
443.452 Waiver procedure
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Human Services shall waive the requirements of ORS 443.410 (Single license required) for a residential care facility caring for residents with physical disabilities if:

(a) Each resident is over 16 years of age;

(b) No more than five individuals with physical disabilities reside in any one building of the facility; and

(c) The residential care facility complies with the applicable requirements of the State Fire Marshal.

(2) As used in this section, “building” means any structure that does not share a common wall or roof with another structure. [1981 c.285 §§2,3; 1989 c.224 §97; 2007 c.70 §247; 2017 c.679 §45]

Note: 443.452 (Waiver procedure) (1) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 443 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 443.452 — Waiver procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.138 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.138
433.138 Assistance of law enforcement officials in enforcing orders
Status: in_force

State and local law enforcement officials, to the extent resources are available, must assist the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator in enforcing orders issued under ORS 433.121 (Emergency administrative order for isolation or quarantine) , 433.123 (Petition for court order for isolation or quarantine) and 433.142 (Petition for isolation of contaminated property) . [2007 c.445 §16]

Source: Section 433.138 — Assistance of law enforcement officials in enforcing orders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.610 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.610
454.610 Regulation of gray water discharge
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not construct, install or operate a gray water reuse and disposal system without first obtaining a permit from the Department of Environmental Quality. A gray water reuse and disposal system for which a permit has been issued under this section is exempt from the requirements of ORS 454.655 (Permit required for construction) . The Environmental Quality Commission shall adopt rules for permits issued under this section. In adopting the rules, the commission shall:

(a) Consider the recommendations of an advisory committee appointed by the department pursuant to ORS 183.333 (Policy statement) ;

(b) Minimize the burden of permit requirements on property owners; and

(c) Prescribe requirements that allow for separate systems for the treatment, disposal or reuse of gray water. These requirements must ensure the protection of:

(A) Public health, safety and welfare;

(B) Public water supplies; and

(C) Waters of the state, as that term is defined in ORS 468B.005 (Definitions for water pollution control laws) .

(2) Subject to ORS 454.645 (Enforcement when health hazard exists) , the rules adopted by the commission under this section may not prohibit the discharge of gray water if:

(a) Soil and site conditions for such gray water conform to the rules of the department regarding standard subsurface sewage disposal systems or alternative sewage disposal systems, except that such systems may use two-thirds the normal size surface area for a drainfield and shall be preceded by a treatment facility such as, but not limited to, a septic tank; or

(b) Such gray water is discharged into an existing subsurface sewage disposal system or alternative sewage disposal system that is functioning satisfactorily, or a public sewage system that serves the dwelling from which such gray water is derived. [1977 c.523 §6; 1999 c.551 §4; 2001 c.104 §194; 2009 c.248 §4]

Source: Section 454.610 — Regulation of gray water discharge; permit; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.725 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.725
442.725 Annual report of board of governors
Status: in_force

Not later than 60 days following each anniversary date of the approval of a cooperative program by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, the board of governors of the cooperative program shall deliver an annual report to the director. The report shall specifically describe:

(1) How heart and kidney transplant services and related services of the cooperative program are being provided in accordance with the order;

(2) Which of the goals identified in the order are being achieved and to what extent; and

(3) Any substantial changes in the cooperative program. [1993 c.769 §6; 2009 c.595 §759]

Source: Section 442.725 — Annual report of board of governors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.130 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.130
444.130 Treatment of children
Status: in_force

(1) The president of the Oregon Health and Science University, or other person designated by the president shall:

(a) Upon receiving the child, provide for it, if available, hospital facilities.

(b) Designate the clinic of the Oregon Health and Science University to which the patient shall be assigned for treatment of the deformity or malady in each particular case.

(2) The Oregon Health and Science University is not required to receive any child unless the physician or surgeon in charge of the department in which surgical or medical treatment is to be furnished is of the opinion that there is a reasonable probability that the child will be benefited by the proposed treatment.

(3) When any patient has been admitted to the clinic for treatment, the physician or surgeon in charge thereof shall proceed with all proper diligence to perform such operation and bestow such treatment upon the patient as in the judgment of the physician or surgeon shall be proper. The patient shall receive proper hospital care during the stay there. [Amended by 1975 c.693 §12]

Source: Section 444.130 — Treatment of children , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.082 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.082
450.082 District may contract for employee health care services or insurance
Status: in_force

(1) The district board may enter into contracts for medical or any other remedial care recognized under state law and hospital services or insurance covering employees of the district for remedial care and hospital benefits. Failure to obtain insurance or service contracts shall not be construed as negligence or lack of diligence on the part of the board or the members thereof.

(2) As used in this section “remedial care” includes services rendered by a person licensed to practice one or more of the healing arts within the scope of the license of the person. [1967 c.439 §4]

Source: Section 450.082 — District may contract for employee health care services or insurance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.525 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.525
454.525 Contracts with municipalities
Status: in_force

(1) The Environmental Quality Commission and any municipality may enter into contracts with each other concerning eligible projects. Any such contract may include such provisions as may be agreed upon by the parties thereto, and shall include the following provisions:

(a) An estimate of the reasonable cost of the eligible project as determined by the commission.

(b) An agreement by the municipality:

(A) To proceed expeditiously with, and complete, the project in accordance with plans approved by the Department of Environmental Quality;

(B) To commence operation of the sewage treatment works on completion of the project, and not to discontinue operation or dispose of the sewage treatment works without the approval of the commission;

(C) To operate and maintain the sewage treatment works in accordance with applicable provisions of ORS 448.305 (Special ordinance authority of certain cities) , 454.010 (Definitions for ORS 454.010 to 454.040) to 454.040 (Determination of costs payable by users) , 454.205 (“Municipality” defined) to 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) , 454.505 (Definitions for ORS 454.505 to 454.535) to 454.535 (Sewage Treatment Works Construction Account) , 454.605 (Definitions for ORS 454.605 to 454.755) to 454.755 (Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal) and ORS chapters 468, 468A and 468B and with the rules of the commission;

(D) To secure approval of the commission before applying for federal assistance for pollution abatement, in order to maximize the amounts of such assistance received or to be received for all projects in Oregon; and

(E) To provide for the payment of the municipality’s share of the cost of the project.

(2) The commission may adopt rules necessary for making and enforcing contracts hereunder and establishing procedures to be followed in applying for state grants authorized by ORS 454.515 (Grants authorized) as shall be necessary for the effective administration of ORS 454.505 (Definitions for ORS 454.505 to 454.535) to 454.535 (Sewage Treatment Works Construction Account) .

(3) All contracts entered into pursuant to this section shall be subject to approval by the Attorney General as to form. All payments by the state pursuant to such contracts shall be made after audit and upon warrant on vouchers approved by the commission. [Formerly 449.475]

Source: Section 454.525 — Contracts with municipalities; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.605 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.605
450.605 Formation of joint authority by consolidation
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to formation under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) , a joint water and sanitary authority may also be formed by consolidation of a water authority and a sanitary authority as provided by ORS 450.610 (Initiation of proceedings for consolidation) to 450.630 (Joint meeting of governing bodies after approval of consolidation) if the consolidation is approved by the electors or if it is approved by a local government boundary commission as provided by ORS 199.480 (Filing of major boundary change order) (1)(c). The authorities included in the consolidation shall be considered joined into a single new joint authority.

(2) If the consolidation is approved, the authority boards and officers of the consolidating authorities shall turn over to the board of the successor authority all funds, property, contracts and records of the consolidating authorities. Upon the effective date of the consolidation, the successor joint authority shall:

(a) Succeed to all the property, contracts, rights and powers of the consolidating authorities, and shall constitute and be a regularly organized authority as if originally organized in the manner provided by ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) ;

(b) Have the right to receive uncollected taxes, assessments or charges levied by the consolidating authorities and upon collection to credit the taxes, assessments or charges to the account of the successor joint authority; and

(c) Subject to any debt distribution plan adopted under ORS 450.615 (Contents of resolution) , become liable for all the obligations, legal or contractual, of the consolidating authorities. [1993 c.577 §2]

Source: Section 450.605 — Formation of joint authority by consolidation; transfer of property, rights and powers to consolidated authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.033 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.033
432.033 Duties of state registrar related to confidentiality and security
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) The system of vital statistics supports civil registration and creates information that is used for public health, health research, national security, statistical and administrative purposes;

(b) Civil registration of each vital event that occurs within this state is carried out primarily for the purpose of establishing legal documents provided by law; and

(c) Due to increased requirements of civil registration in the context of national security and the use of live birth records as the primary document used to identify individuals, the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics must:

(A) Take measures to prevent the fraudulent use of vital records for identity theft, terrorism or other purposes;

(B) Maintain the security of personnel, physical environments, electronic systems and preservation methods; and

(C) Perform data assurance and record matching activities to protect the confidentiality and security of vital records and prevent the fraudulent use of vital records.

(2) For the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section, the state registrar shall:

(a) Authenticate all users of the system of vital statistics and document that the users require access to the system of vital statistics for purposes related to the official roles and duties of the users;

(b) Authorize authenticated users of the system of vital statistics to access specific components of the system of vital statistics that are necessary for the users to perform their official roles and duties;

(c) Establish separate duties for staff who have roles that may be susceptible to fraud or misuse and routinely perform audits of staff work for the purpose of identifying fraud or misuse within the system of vital statistics;

(d) Require that authenticated and authorized users maintain a specified level of training related to security and provide written acknowledgment of security procedures and penalties;

(e) Validate data provided in reports submitted for registration through site visits or with sources independent from registration processes at a frequency specified by the state registrar by rule that maximizes the integrity of the data collected;

(f) Protect personally identifiable information and maintain systems that provide for audits of use and include protocols for breach identification and notification;

(g) If the decedent was born in this state or if the decedent was a resident of this state, receive a report from the United States Department of Defense or the United States Department of State of a death occurring outside the United States;

(h) Match death records to live birth records;

(i) Match death records received from the United States Department of Defense or the United States Department of State of a death occurring outside the United States to registered live birth records;

(j) Work with law enforcement to provide evidence for active fraud investigations;

(k) Provide secure workplace, storage and technology environments;

(L) Maintain overt, covert and forensic security measures for certified copies, verifications and automated systems that are part of the system of vital statistics;

(m) Comply with laws, rules and regulations associated with information technology systems and information related to the system of vital statistics; and

(n) Comply with national standards that apply to the system of vital statistics and its components. [2013 c.366 §6]

Source: Section 432.033 — Duties of state registrar related to confidentiality and security , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.148 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.148
432.148 Commemorative Certificate of Stillbirth
Status: in_force

(1) The State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics shall establish a Commemorative Certificate of Stillbirth. The certificate shall be signed by the state registrar.

(2) The state registrar shall issue a Commemorative Certificate of Stillbirth for a stillbirth occurring on or after January 1, 1999, upon:

(a) Request of a biological parent of the stillborn fetus; and

(b) Payment of the fee adopted by the state registrar by rule.

(3) The state registrar shall adopt by rule:

(a) A form for the certificate;

(b) The type of information that may be included on the form; and

(c) The fee required for issuance of the certificate.

(4) A certificate issued under this section is for commemorative purposes only and has no legal effect. [Formerly 432.266]

Source: Section 432.148 — Commemorative Certificate of Stillbirth; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.455 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.455
443.455 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, for purposes of imposing civil penalties, residential facilities approved under ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) are subject to ORS 441.705 (Definitions for ORS 441.705 to 441.745) to 441.745 (Penalties to Quality Care Fund) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Director of Human Services shall impose penalties on residential care facilities pursuant to ORS 441.731 (Civil penalties) .

(b) The director shall impose penalties pursuant to ORS 427.900 (Authority of Department of Human Services to impose civil penalties) on residential training facilities and residential training homes that are not in compliance with ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) .

(3) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall by rule prescribe a schedule of penalties for residential treatment facilities and residential treatment homes that are not in compliance with ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) .

(4) If the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority investigates and makes a finding of abuse arising from deliberate or other than accidental action or inaction that is likely to cause a negative outcome by a person with a duty of care toward a resident of a residential facility, other than a residential care facility, and if the abuse resulted in the death, serious injury, rape or sexual abuse of a resident, the department or authority shall impose a civil penalty of not less than $2,500 for each occurrence of substantiated abuse, not to exceed $15,000 in any 90-day period. As used in this subsection:

(a) “Negative outcome” includes serious injury, rape, sexual abuse or death.

(b) “Rape” means rape in the first degree as defined in ORS 163.375 (Rape in the first degree) , rape in the second degree as defined in ORS 163.365 (Rape in the second degree) and rape in the third degree as defined in ORS 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) .

(c) “Serious injury” means physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes serious and protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily organ.

(d) “Sexual abuse” means any form of sexual contact between an employee of a residential facility or a person providing services in the residential facility and a resident of that facility, including but not limited to sodomy, sexual coercion, sexually explicit photographing and sexual harassment.

(5) Civil penalties recovered from a residential treatment facility or residential treatment home shall be deposited in the Long Term Care Ombudsman Account established in ORS 441.419 (Long Term Care Ombudsman Account) . [1977 c.717 §13; 1991 c.801 §4; 2001 c.900 §186; 2005 c.22 §311; 2009 c.595 §789; 2009 c.828 §89; 2013 c.717 §15; 2014 c.104 §11; 2017 c.679 §6; 2019 c.13 §48; 2023 c.206 §6]

Source: Section 443.455 — Civil penalties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.963 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.963
450.963 Employees’ retirement system
Status: in_force

(1) An authority may establish an employees’ retirement system pursuant to ORS 450.963 (Employees’ retirement system) to 450.973 (Eligibility for retirement plan) . The authority may enter into agreements necessary to establish the system and carry out the plan and may agree to modifications of such agreements from time to time.

(2) The retirement plan may provide for retirement benefits measured on the basis of services rendered or to be rendered by an employee, either before or after the date on which such employee first becomes a member of the retirement plan. The retirement plan may provide for a minimum of years of service and a minimum and maximum age of retirement for the employee. [1973 c.399 §10]

Source: Section 450.963 — Employees’ retirement system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.869 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.869
431A.869 Sharing and use of program information with other states
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may enter into agreements governing the sharing and use of information described in ORS 431A.860 (Duty of pharmacy to report to program) (1) with the authorities of other states that administer prescription monitoring programs. An agreement entered into under this section must adhere to the disclosure limitations listed under ORS 431A.865 (Disclosure of information) (3). An agreement entered into under this section may:

(1) Provide for the transmission of information between electronic systems, provided that any electronic system to which the Oregon Health Authority transmits information meets the confidentiality, security and privacy standards adopted by the authority under ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) ; or

(2) Provide for the transmission of information to practitioners or pharmacists licensed to practice in another state. [2017 c.683 §22; 2019 c.470 §12]

Source: Section 431A.869 — Sharing and use of program information with other states , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.408 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.408
441.408 Right of entry into facilities and access to records
Status: in_force

(1) The Long Term Care Ombudsman and each designee shall have the right of entry into long term care facilities at any time considered necessary and reasonable by the ombudsman or the designee for the purpose of:

(a) Investigating and resolving complaints made by residents or made on their behalf;

(b) Interviewing residents, with their consent, in private;

(c) Offering the services of the ombudsman or the designee to any resident, in private;

(d) Interviewing employees or agents of the facility;

(e) Consulting regularly with the facility administration; and

(f) Providing services authorized by law or by rule.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The ombudsman shall have access to any resident’s records, and to records of any public agency necessary to the duties of the ombudsman, including records on reports of resident abuse made pursuant to ORS 124.050 (Definitions for ORS 124.050 to 124.095) to 124.095 (Spiritual treatment not abuse) and 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.680 (Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident) . The provisions of ORS 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) to 192.581 (Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information) are not intended to limit the access of the ombudsman to medical records of residents of long term care facilities. If necessary to investigate a complaint, designees shall have access to individual resident’s records, including medical records as authorized by the resident or the resident’s legal representative.

(b) If a resident’s legal representative denies access to the resident’s records by the ombudsman or a designee, the ombudsman shall have access to the records if the ombudsman has reasonable cause to believe that the legal representative is not acting in the best interests of the resident.

(3) The ombudsman shall enter into confidentiality agreements with the Department of Human Services and with the Oregon Health Authority permitting the ombudsman to have access to electronic records of the department and the authority that are necessary to carry out the duties of the ombudsman. The agreement must ensure that records obtained by the ombudsman from the department or the authority that are confidential, privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure are not further disclosed, except as permitted by state and federal law.

(4) Entry and investigation authorized by this section shall be done in a manner that does not disrupt significantly the providing of nursing, residential or other personal care or treatment to residents.

(5) The ombudsman or the designee must show identification to the person in charge of the facility. The resident shall have the right to refuse to communicate with the ombudsman or the designee. The refusal shall be made directly to the ombudsman or the designee and not through an intermediary.

(6) The resident shall have the right to participate in planning any course of action to be taken on behalf of the resident by the ombudsman or the designee. [Formerly 441.117; 2017 c.441 §14; 2017 c.679 §40]

Source: Section 441.408 — Right of entry into facilities and access to records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.135 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.135
450.135 Ordinance declaring method of payment
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes specified in ORS 450.075 (Powers of sanitary district) (3), a district may declare by ordinance before doing the same that the cost, or any portion thereof, shall be assessed against the property directly benefited. Or it may provide in the ordinance that the cost shall be paid partly by assessment against the property directly benefited and partly out of the general funds of or sewer service charges collected by the district.

(2) The determination of the board as expressed in the ordinance as to the proportion of the cost shall be based upon an exercise of the board’s sound discretion.

Source: Section 450.135 — Ordinance declaring method of payment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.008 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.008
433.008 Confidentiality of disclosure
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, information obtained by the Oregon Health Authority or a local public health administrator in the course of an investigation of a reportable disease or disease outbreak is confidential and is exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(b) Except as required for the administration or enforcement of public health laws or rules, a state or local public health official or employee may not be examined in an administrative or judicial proceeding about the existence or contents of a reportable disease report or other information received by the authority or local public health administrator in the course of an investigation of a reportable disease or disease outbreak.

(2) The authority or a local public health administrator may release information obtained during an investigation of a reportable disease or disease outbreak to:

(a) State, local or federal agencies authorized to receive the information under state or federal law;

(b) Health care providers if necessary for the evaluation or treatment of a reportable disease;

(c) Law enforcement officials to the extent necessary to carry out the authority granted to the Public Health Director and local public health administrators under ORS 433.121 (Emergency administrative order for isolation or quarantine) , 433.128 (Conditions of and principles for isolation or quarantine) , 433.131 (Entry into premises used for isolation or quarantine) , 433.138 (Assistance of law enforcement officials in enforcing orders) and 433.142 (Petition for isolation of contaminated property) ;

(d) A person who may have been exposed to a communicable disease;

(e) A person with information necessary to assist the authority or local public health administrator in identifying an individual who may have been exposed to a communicable disease; and

(f) The individual who is the subject of the information or the legal representative of that individual.

(3) The authority or local public health administrator may release individually identifiable information under subsection (2)(d) or (e) of this section only if there is clear and convincing evidence that the release is necessary to avoid an immediate danger to other individuals or to the public.

(4) The authority or local public health administrator may release only the minimum amount of information necessary to carry out the purpose of the release pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.

(5) A decision not to disclose information under this subsection, if made in good faith, shall not subject the entity or person withholding the information to any liability.

(6) Nothing in this section:

(a) Prevents the authority or a local public health administrator from publishing statistical compilations and reports relating to reportable disease investigations if the compilations and reports do not identify individual cases or sources of information;

(b) Affects the confidentiality or admissibility into evidence of information not otherwise confidential or privileged that is obtained from sources other than the authority; or

(c) Prevents dispositions of information pursuant to ORS 192.105 (State Archivist authorization for state officials to dispose of records) . [1987 c.600 §5; 2009 c.268 §3; 2009 c.828 §18; 2021 c.92 §§2,3]

Source: Section 433.008 — Confidentiality of disclosure; exceptions; privilege , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.335 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.335
446.335 Inspection of parks and camps
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority or designee may inspect every tourist facility to determine whether it conforms with ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) to 446.350 (Tourist Facility Account) and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. A person operating such facility shall permit the director or designee access to all of the facility at any reasonable time.

(2) The operator of a seasonal facility which customarily is closed for 120 days or more in any 12-month period shall notify the director in writing of the intention to reopen at the beginning of a season. Notice shall be given at least 30 days prior to the reopening. [1969 c.533 §6; 1973 c.560 §17; 1983 c.707 §17; 2009 c.595 §819]

Source: Section 446.335 — Inspection of parks and camps; right of access; notice of reopening seasonal facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.084 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.084
450.084 Payment for services or insurance by district
Status: in_force

(1) The district may agree to pay none, part or all of the premiums or charges on insurance or service contracts, and it may collect from the salary of any employee covered by the contract the percentage of the premiums or charges the employee is required to provide pursuant to the contract. Contributions for premiums or charges by employees shall be only on a voluntary basis.

(2) The board may negotiate more than one contract with one or more companies or associations if necessary to obtain optimum coverage at minimum cost.

(3) No premium or other periodic charge on any insurance or service contract shall be paid unless the insurer or hospital association issuing such policy or contract is authorized to transact business as an insurance company or hospital association in this state.

(4) Expenses incurred by a district in establishing programs or providing benefits authorized by ORS 450.082 (District may contract for employee health care services or insurance) and this section are expenses for which a district may levy taxes as provided by ORS 450.170 (Levy of taxes) . [1967 c.439 §§3,5]

Source: Section 450.084 — Payment for services or insurance by district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.447 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.447
431.447 Public health advisory boards
Status: in_force

The governing body of a local public health authority may appoint a public health advisory board for terms of four years, with terms expiring on February 1, except that the first appointments made under this section shall be for terms of one, two, three or four years, as designated by the governing body. The advisory board shall meet regularly to advise the governing body of the local public health authority on matters of public health. The advisory board shall consist of:

(1) Persons licensed by this state as health care practitioners.

(2) Persons who are well informed on public health matters. [Formerly 431.412]

Source: Section 431.447 — Public health advisory boards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.367 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.367
453.367 Rules
Status: in_force

In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the State Fire Marshal shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 453.307 (Definitions for ORS 453.307 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) . [1985 c.726 §5]

Source: Section 453.367 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.186 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.186
441.186 Rights, privileges or remedies of nursing staff
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, nothing in ORS 441.183 (Remedies for retaliation) and 441.184 (Unlawful employment practices) shall be deemed to diminish any rights, privileges or remedies of a nursing staff under federal or state law or regulation or under any collective bargaining agreement or employment contract.

(2) ORS 441.183 (Remedies for retaliation) and 441.184 (Unlawful employment practices) provide the only remedies under state law for a nursing staff for an alleged violation of ORS 441.181 (Retaliation prohibited) committed by a hospital. [Formerly 441.182]

Note: See note under 441.179 (Definitions for ORS 441.179 to 441.186) .

Source: Section 441.186 — Rights, privileges or remedies of nursing staff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.795 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.795
443.795 Civil penalty
Status: in_force

(1) Any civil penalty under ORS 443.790 (Authority to impose civil penalty) shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) , the person to whom the notice is addressed shall have 10 days from the date of service of the notice in which to make written application for a hearing before the director of the licensing agency.

(3) The licensing agency shall conduct the hearing and issue the final order within 180 days after any hearing request. [1987 c.431 §5; 1991 c.734 §25; 1991 c.960 §12; 2003 c.14 §263; 2009 c.595 §791s]

Source: Section 443.795 — Civil penalty; notice; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.722 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.722
450.722 Formation of water or sanitary authority may include dissolution of certain existing districts
Status: in_force

(1) When formation of a water authority or a sanitary authority is proposed, the petition or resolution for formation under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) or the resolution or order for formation under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) may include, in addition to the information required under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) and 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) , a declaration that some or all of the existing water, sanitary or drainage districts located entirely within the proposed water authority or sanitary authority shall be dissolved upon formation of the authority.

(2) Upon formation of a water authority or a sanitary authority, the districts declared to be dissolved in the petition, resolution or order for formation, either as originally filed or as amended by a local government boundary commission or by a county governing body, are extinguished upon the effective date of the formation of the water authority or the sanitary authority. On the effective date of such formation, the water authority or sanitary authority succeeds to all the assets and becomes charged with all the liabilities, obligations and functions of the districts. The district officers shall forthwith deliver to the water authority or sanitary authority the district assets and records. Uncollected taxes theretofore levied by such districts shall become the property of the water authority or the sanitary authority and be delivered to it by the county treasurer upon collection. [1993 c.577 §11]

Note: 450.722 (Formation of water or sanitary authority may include dissolution of certain existing districts) was added to and made a part of 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 450.722 — Formation of water or sanitary authority may include dissolution of certain existing districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.100 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.100
452.100 Meetings of board
Status: in_force

(1) The board of trustees shall provide for the time and place of holding and the manner of calling its meetings, and may establish rules for the proceedings.

(2) All sessions of the board shall be held within the district.

(3) In all cases a majority of the appointed members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. At any meeting the decision of a majority of the trustees present and voting shall be valid as a corporate act.

Source: Section 452.100 — Meetings of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.075 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.075
433.075 Responsibility for cost of test
Status: in_force

(1) When an HIV test is performed pursuant to ORS 433.080 (When test may be required) or rules adopted under ORS 433.065 (Procedures for HIV testing) , the exposed person requesting the test, or the exposed person’s employer in the case of an occupational exposure, shall be responsible for the cost of the testing.

(2) If an employer provides a program of prevention, education and testing for HIV exposures for its employees, an employee to be tested under ORS 433.060 (Definitions for ORS 433.060 to 433.080) to 433.080 (When test may be required) shall comply with the procedures provided by the program.

(3) When an HIV test is performed pursuant to ORS 433.080 (When test may be required) or rules adopted under ORS 433.065 (Procedures for HIV testing) , the results shall be reported confidentially to the person who suffered the substantial exposure giving rise to the test.

(4) The confidentiality provisions of ORS 433.045 (Notice of HIV test required) (4) apply to any person who receives an HIV test result pursuant to ORS 433.080 (When test may be required) or rules adopted under ORS 433.065 (Procedures for HIV testing) . A person who complies with the requirements of this subsection is not subject to an action for damages. [1989 c.878 §4; 2009 c.595 §637; 2012 c.26 §4; 2019 c.456 §34]

Source: Section 433.075 — Responsibility for cost of test; confidentiality , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.178 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.178
431A.178 Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.175, other law, rule or regulation governing tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may impose a civil penalty against a person that engages in the wholesale or retail sale of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems, as those terms are defined in ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) , if the person violates:

(a) ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) or a rule adopted under ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) ; or

(b) A state law or rule or federal law or regulation that governs the wholesale or retail sale of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems for purposes related to public health and safety.

(2) A civil penalty imposed under this section may not be more than $5,000 per violation.

(3) Amounts collected under this section shall be deposited in the General Fund.

(4) If a civil penalty is imposed under this section, a civil penalty may not be imposed for the commission of the same act under ORS 431A.216 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216, other law, rule or regulation governing tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems) or 431A.218 (Local regulation) . [Formerly 431.845; 2021 c.586 §15]

Source: Section 431A.178 — Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.175, other law, rule or regulation governing tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 436.285 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 436 / Section 436.285
436.285 Presence of respondent
Status: in_force

The respondent shall be present at any hearing regarding respondent’s ability to give informed consent to sterilization, unless that right is waived by the person, personally or through the respondent’s attorney. The court shall approve of a waiver only if the presence of the respondent grossly interrupts the proceeding or such presence is medically contraindicated. The court shall inquire at the time of the hearing as to the types and effects of any medication being administered to or taken by the respondent. [1983 c.460 §11; 1991 c.67 §117]

Source: Section 436.285 — Presence of respondent; waiver; medication , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors436.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.511 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.511
433.511 Public information program
Status: in_force

Subject to available funds, the Oregon Health Authority may establish a broad public information program to educate the public on indoor air pollutants, their identities, causes and effects, and on effective practical methods for preventing, detecting and correcting the causes of indoor air pollution. [1989 c.1070 §3; 2009 c.595 §676]

Note: See note under 433.502 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 433.511 — Public information program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.992 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.992
433.992 Penalties for violation of ORS 433.329
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 433.329 (Reporting known cases) is punishable, upon conviction, as provided in ORS 431.990 (Penalties) . [Formerly 437.990]

Source: Section 433.992 — Penalties for violation of ORS 433.329 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.210 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.210
435.210 Right to make decisions about individual’s reproductive health
Status: in_force

Every individual has a fundamental right to make decisions about the individual’s reproductive health, including the right to make decisions about the individual’s reproductive health care, to use or refuse contraception, to continue the individual’s pregnancy and give birth or to terminate the individual’s pregnancy. [2023 c.228 §3]

Note: 435.210 (Right to make decisions about individual’s reproductive health) was made a part of 435.190 (Definitions for 435.190 to 435.245) to 435.245 (Injunctive relief) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 435.210 — Right to make decisions about individual’s reproductive health , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.175 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.175
431A.175 Definitions
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 431A.183 (Agreements to enforce regulation of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems) :

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Inhalant delivery system” means:

(i) A device that can be used to deliver nicotine or cannabinoids in the form of a vapor or aerosol to a person inhaling from the device; or

(ii) A component of a device described in this subparagraph or a substance in any form sold for the purpose of being vaporized or aerosolized by a device described in this subparagraph, whether the component or substance is sold separately or is not sold separately.

(B) “Inhalant delivery system” does not include:

(i) Any product that has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco cessation product or for any other therapeutic purpose, if the product is marketed and sold solely for the approved purpose; and

(ii) Tobacco products.

(b) “Tobacco products” means:

(A) Bidis, cigars, cheroots, stogies, periques, granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed and other smoking tobacco, snuff, snuff flour, cavendish, plug and twist tobacco, fine-cut and other chewing tobaccos, shorts, refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings and sweepings of tobacco and other forms of tobacco, prepared in a manner that makes the tobacco suitable for chewing or smoking in a pipe or otherwise, or for both chewing and smoking;

(B) Cigarettes as defined in ORS 323.010 (Definitions for ORS 323.005 to 323.482) (1); or

(C) A device that:

(i) Can be used to deliver tobacco products to a person using the device; and

(ii) Has not been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco cessation product or for any other therapeutic purpose, if the product is marketed and sold solely for the approved purpose.

(2) It is unlawful:

(a) To violate ORS 167.755 (Selling tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems to person under 21 years of age) .

(b) To fail as a retailer of tobacco products to post a notice substantially similar to the notice described in subsection (3) of this section in a location that is clearly visible to the seller and the purchaser of the tobacco products.

(c) To fail as a retailer of inhalant delivery systems to post a notice in a location that is clearly visible to the seller and the purchaser of the inhalant delivery systems that it is unlawful to sell inhalant delivery systems to persons under 21 years of age. The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule the content of the notice required under this paragraph.

(d) To distribute, sell or allow to be sold an inhalant delivery system if the inhalant delivery system is not labeled in accordance with rules adopted by the authority.

(e) To distribute, sell or allow to be sold an inhalant delivery system if the inhalant delivery system is not packaged in child-resistant safety packaging, as required by the authority by rule.

(f) To distribute, sell or allow to be sold an inhalant delivery system if the inhalant delivery system is packaged in a manner that is attractive to minors, as determined by the authority by rule.

(g) To distribute, sell or allow to be sold cigarettes in any form other than a sealed package that contains at least 20 cigarettes.

(3) The notice required by subsection (2)(b) of this section must be substantially as follows:

The sale of tobacco in any form to persons under 21 years of age is prohibited by law. Any person who sells, or allows to be sold, tobacco to a person under 21 years of age is in violation of Oregon law.

(4) Rules adopted under subsection (2)(d), (e) and (f) of this section must be consistent with any regulation adopted by the United States Food and Drug Administration related to labeling or packaging requirements for inhalant delivery systems. [Formerly 431.840; 2017 c.701 §10; 2019 c.525 §16]

Source: Section 431A.175 — Definitions; unlawful activities; notice; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.431 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.431
443.431 Conversion facilities
Status: in_force

(1) A facility that is licensed as a long term care facility under ORS 441.025 (License issuance) may apply to the Department of Human Services for licensure as a conversion facility. The department shall issue a conversion facility license upon receipt of an application and a fee that meet requirements established by the department by rule.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall adopt rules governing the conversion of a facility’s license from a long term care facility license to a residential care facility license and the regulation of the facility during the conversion period.

(b) As of the date of licensure as a conversion facility, the conversion facility must be in substantial compliance with applicable state and local laws, rules, codes, ordinances and permit requirements.

(3) As used in this section, “substantial compliance” means a level of compliance with state law and with rules of the department such that any identified deficiencies pose a risk of no more than negligible harm to the health or safety of residents. [2017 c.679 §20]

Source: Section 443.431 — Conversion facilities; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.308 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.308
431A.308 Toxic household products required to comply with aversive agent requirement
Status: in_force

(1) The following toxic household products must comply with ORS 431A.305 (Aversive agent required) :

(a) Antifreeze containing 10 percent or more ethylene glycol by weight.

(b) Windshield washer fluid containing four percent or more methyl alcohol (methanol) by weight.

(2) The following toxic household products are exempted from the requirements of ORS 431A.305 (Aversive agent required) :

(a) Pesticide products subject to registration under ORS chapter 634 or under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act.

(b) Any drug as defined in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) or in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(c) Products exempted under the provisions of section 7, chapter 915, Oregon Laws 1991. [Formerly 431.885]

Source: Section 431A.308 — Toxic household products required to comply with aversive agent requirement; exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.030 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.030
438.030 Policy
Status: in_force

It shall be the declarative purpose of ORS 438.010 (Definitions for ORS 438.010 to 438.510) to 438.510 (Prohibited acts) to ensure the quality of medical laboratory work in order to protect the health and welfare of the people of the State of Oregon by establishing a regulatory program for clinical laboratories. [1969 c.685 §1; 2001 c.104 §169]

Source: Section 438.030 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.566 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.566
442.566 Certifying emergency medical services providers for tax credit
Status: in_force

The Office of Rural Health shall establish criteria for certifying individuals who are licensed as emergency medical services providers under ORS chapter 682 as eligible for the tax credit authorized by ORS 315.622 (Rural emergency medical services providers) . Upon application for the credit and upon a finding that the applicant will be providing emergency medical services in one or more rural areas and otherwise meets the eligibility criteria established by the office, the office shall certify the individual as eligible for the tax credit authorized by ORS 315.622 (Rural emergency medical services providers) . [2005 c.832 §65; 2011 c.703 §41]

Note: See note under 442.561 (Certifying individuals licensed under ORS chapter 679 for tax credit) .

Source: Section 442.566 — Certifying emergency medical services providers for tax credit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.700 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.700
442.700 Definitions for ORS 442.700 to 442.760
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 442.700 (Definitions for ORS 442.700 to 442.760) to 442.760 (Status to contest order) :

(1) “Board of governors” means the governors of a cooperative program as described in ORS 442.720 (Board of governors for cooperative program) .

(2) “Cooperative program” means a program among two or more health care providers for the purpose of providing heart and kidney transplant services including, but not limited to, the sharing, allocation and referral of physicians, patients, personnel, instructional programs, support services, facilities, medical, diagnostic, laboratory or therapeutic services, equipment, devices or supplies, and other services traditionally offered by health care providers.

(3) “Health care provider” means a hospital, physician or entity, a significant part of whose activities consist of providing hospital or physician services in this state. For purposes of the immunities provided by ORS 442.700 (Definitions for ORS 442.700 to 442.760) to 442.760 (Status to contest order) and 646.740 (Permitted activities) , “health care provider” includes any officer, director, trustee, employee, or agent of, or any entity under common ownership and control with, a health care provider.

(4) “Hospital” means a hospital, a long term care facility or an ambulatory surgical center, as those terms are defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , that is licensed under ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) . “Hospital” includes community health programs established under ORS 430.610 (Legislative policy) to 430.695 (Treatment of certain receipts as offsets to state funds) .

(5) “Order” means a decision issued by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 442.710 (Application for approval of cooperative program) either approving or denying an application for a cooperative program and includes modifications of an original order under ORS 442.730 (Review and evaluation of report) (3)(b) and ORS 442.740 (Powers of director over action under cooperative program) (1) and (4).

(6) “Party to a cooperative program agreement” or “party” means an entity that enters into the principal agreement to establish a cooperative program and applies for approval under ORS 442.700 (Definitions for ORS 442.700 to 442.760) to 442.760 (Status to contest order) and 646.740 (Permitted activities) and any other entity that, with the approval of the director, becomes a member of a cooperative program.

(7) “Physician” means a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677. [1993 c.769 §3; 2001 c.104 §182; 2007 c.70 §244; 2009 c.595 §755; 2009 c.792 §42; 2011 c.720 §198; 2013 c.129 §32; 2018 c.50 §16]

Source: Section 442.700 — Definitions for ORS 442.700 to 442.760 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.502 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.502
442.502 Determination of size of rural hospital
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of determining the size of a rural hospital, beds certified by the Oregon Health Authority on the license of the hospital as special inpatient care beds shall not be included.

(2) As used in this section, “special inpatient care beds” means beds that:

(a) Are used for the treatment of patients with mental illness or for the treatment of alcoholism or drug abuse, or are located in a rehabilitation center, a college infirmary, a chiropractic facility, a freestanding hospice facility, an infirmary for the homeless or an inpatient care facility described in ORS 441.065 (Exemption of certain religious institutions) ;

(b) Are physically separate from acute inpatient care beds, at least by being located on separate floors or wings of the same building;

(c) Are never used for acute patient care;

(d) Are staffed by dedicated direct care personnel for whom separate employment records are maintained;

(e) Have separate medical directors; and

(f) Maintain separate admission, discharge and patient records. [1993 c.765 §55; 2007 c.70 §243; 2009 c.595 §754]

Source: Section 442.502 — Determination of size of rural hospital , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.045 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.045
443.045 Denial, suspension and revocation of licenses
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may deny, suspend or revoke the license of, or assess a civil penalty against, any individual, home health agency or caregiver registry for failure to comply with ORS 443.004 (Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care) or 443.014 (Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105) to 443.105 (Caregiver registries) , or with the rules of the authority as authorized by ORS 443.085 (Home health services) .

(2) License denials, suspensions and revocations, assessment of civil penalties, adoption of rules and judicial review thereof shall be in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(3) A civil penalty imposed under this section may not exceed $1,000 per violation and may not total more than $2,000.

(4) All civil penalties recovered under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Oregon Health Authority Fund. Moneys credited to the fund under this section are continuously appropriated to the authority for the administration of ORS 443.014 (Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105) to 443.105 (Caregiver registries) and 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) to 443.350 (Applicability) . [1977 c.738 §9; 2009 c.595 §772; 2009 c.792 §69; 2009 c.828 §86; 2011 c.70 §13]

Source: Section 443.045 — Denial, suspension and revocation of licenses; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.725 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.725
454.725 Contracts with local governments
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Environmental Quality may enter into agreements with local units of government for the local units to perform the duties of the department under ORS 454.635 (Notice of violation) , 454.655 (Permit required for construction) , 454.665 (Inspection of completed construction) and 454.755 (Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal) .

(2) The Department of Environmental Quality may enter into an agreement with a local unit of government when the local unit of government requests to perform the variance duties of the department under ORS 454.657 (Variance from subsurface sewage disposal system rules or standards) and 454.660 (Delegation of variance powers) subject to variance criteria specified in the agreement by the department. Each local unit of government performing variance duties under an agreement may set and collect a variance application fee as provided in ORS 454.662 (Variance fee) . A fee collected by a local unit of government under this subsection shall not exceed the cost to the local unit of government of performing the variance duties of the department. [1973 c.835 §219a; 1975 c.167 §9; 1975 c.309 §5; 1979 c.591 §3; 1999 c.551 §12]

Source: Section 454.725 — Contracts with local governments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.280 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.280
433.280 Status of immunization records as public records
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) , 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) to 192.581 (Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information) , 326.565 (Standards for student records) , 326.575 (Records when student transfers or is placed elsewhere) or 336.187 (When school authorized to disclose information about student) prevents:

(1) Inspection by or release to administrators by local health departments of information relating to the status of a person’s immunization against restrictable diseases without the consent of the person, if the person has been emancipated or has reached the age of majority, or the parent of a child.

(2) Local health departments from releasing information concerning the status of a person’s immunization against restrictable diseases by telephone to the parent, administrators and public health officials. [1981 c.78 §11; 1991 c.255 §8; 2003 c.86 §12]

Source: Section 433.280 — Status of immunization records as public records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.095 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.095
443.095 Applicability of laws to domestic service
Status: in_force

No provision of ORS 443.014 (Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105) to 443.105 (Caregiver registries) shall be construed to prevent repair or domestic services by any person. [1977 c.738 §10; 2005 c.22 §304]

Source: Section 443.095 — Applicability of laws to domestic service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.190 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.190
431A.190 Definitions for ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 431A.190 (Definitions for ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216) to 431A.216 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216, other law, rule or regulation governing tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems) :

(1) “Governing body of a local public health authority” has the meaning given that term in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) .

(2) “Inhalant delivery system” has the meaning given that term in ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) .

(3) “Local public health authority” has the meaning given that term in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) .

(4) “Premises” means the real property on which a business that makes retail sales of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems is located.

(5) “Tobacco products” has the meaning given that term in ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) . [2021 c.586 §1]

Source: Section 431A.190 — Definitions for ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.150 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.150
431.150 Enforcement of public health laws generally
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall enforce ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) and any other public health law of this state. The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall supervise local public health administrators in the execution of their duties under subsection (2) of this section.

(2) A local public health administrator shall administer and enforce ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) and any other public health law of this state within the jurisdiction of the local public health authority supervised by the local public health administrator. If a local public health administrator has knowledge of a violation of ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) or any other public health law of this state, or of a violation of any rule adopted under ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) or adopted under any other public health law of this state, the local public health administrator shall report the violation to the Oregon Health Authority in a form and manner prescribed by the authority.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority or a local public health administrator may investigate cases of irregularity or violations of laws or rules necessary for the authority or local public health administrator to execute their duties under subsections (1) and (2) of this section. A local public health administrator shall aid the authority, upon request, in conducting investigations initiated by the authority.

(4) When a violation of a public health law or rule is reported to a district attorney or official acting in the capacity of a district attorney, the district attorney or official shall initiate and promptly commence the necessary proceedings against the party or parties responsible for the alleged violation.

(5) Upon request of the authority, the Attorney General shall assist the authority in the enforcement of laws and rules under this section. [Amended by 1959 c.314 §22; 1971 c.650 §12; 1973 c.833 §43; 1973 c.835 §165; 1974 c.36 §12; 1977 c.582 §11; 2009 c.595 §536; 2015 c.736 §33]

Source: Section 431.150 — Enforcement of public health laws generally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.183 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.183
441.183 Remedies for retaliation
Status: in_force

(1) A nursing staff aggrieved by an act prohibited by ORS 441.181 (Retaliation prohibited) may bring an action in circuit court of the county in which the hospital is located. All remedies available in a common law tort action are available to a nursing staff if the nursing staff prevails in an action brought under this subsection and are in addition to any remedies provided in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) In an action brought under subsection (1) of this section, a circuit court may do any of the following:

(a) Issue a temporary restraining order or a preliminary or permanent injunction to restrain a continued violation of ORS 441.181 (Retaliation prohibited) .

(b) Reinstate the nursing staff to the same or equivalent position that the nursing staff held before the retaliatory action.

(c) Reinstate full benefits and seniority rights to the nursing staff as if the nursing staff had continued in employment.

(d) Compensate the nursing staff for lost wages, benefits and other remuneration, including interest, as if the nursing staff had continued in employment.

(e) Order the hospital to pay reasonable litigation costs of the nursing staff, including reasonable expert witness fees and reasonable attorney fees.

(f) Award punitive damages as provided in ORS 31.730 (Standards for award of punitive damages) .

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, in any action brought by a nursing staff under subsection (1) of this section, if the court finds that the nursing staff had no objectively reasonable basis for asserting the claim, the court may award costs, expert witness fees and reasonable attorney fees to the hospital.

(4) A nursing staff may not be assessed costs or fees under subsection (3) of this section if, upon exercising reasonable and diligent efforts after filing the action, the nursing staff moves to dismiss the action against the hospital after determining that no issue of law or fact exists that supports the action against the hospital. [Formerly 441.176]

Note: See note under 441.179 (Definitions for ORS 441.179 to 441.186) .

Source: Section 441.183 — Remedies for retaliation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.035 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.035
432.035 County registrars
Status: in_force

(1) The State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics shall designate for each county a government employee or, to the extent allowed under state and federal law, an employee of a local public health authority as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) , to act as a county registrar. In consultation with the state registrar, each county registrar may designate one or more deputy county registrars. The county registrar shall be sufficiently positioned within the county and have sufficient contact with deputy county registrars to ensure compliance with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.

(2) The county and deputy county registrars shall:

(a) Comply with all instructions of the state registrar;

(b) Check upon the compliance of others with the provisions of this chapter and with rules adopted under this chapter; and

(c) Make an immediate report to the state registrar of any violation of this chapter or of a rule adopted under this chapter coming to their notice by observation, upon complaint of a person or otherwise.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority, after taking into consideration county needs, shall adopt rules under which a county registrar may issue certified copies of records of live births or deaths that occur in the county within six months of the date of the live birth or death. [Amended by 1983 c.709 §5; 1985 c.207 §3; 1997 c.783 §5; 2013 c.366 §7; 2015 c.736 §75]

Source: Section 432.035 — County registrars , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.435 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.435
446.435 Nonapplication of ORS 446.003 to 446.140 and 446.310 to 446.350 to sleeping rooms or temporary camping sites
Status: in_force

Neither ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) to 446.140 (Notice of removal from park) nor 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) to 446.350 (Tourist Facility Account) apply to:

(1) Any structure designed for and occupied as a single family residence in which no more than two sleeping rooms are provided on a daily or weekly basis for the use of no more than a total of six travelers or transients at any one time for a charge or fee paid or to be paid for the rental or use of the facilities; or

(2) Any temporary camping sites used solely and incidentally in the course of backpacking, hiking, horseback packing, canoeing, rafting or other such expedition, unless such expedition is a part of an organizational camp program. [1981 c.650 §4]

Note: 446.435 (Nonapplication of ORS 446.003 to 446.140 and 446.310 to 446.350 to sleeping rooms or temporary camping sites) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 446 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 446.435 — Nonapplication of ORS 446.003 to 446.140 and 446.310 to 446.350 to sleeping rooms or temporary camping sites , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.055 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.055
443.055 Governing body of home health agencies
Status: in_force

A home health agency shall have an organized governing body, or, if a subdivision of a public or private agency or a multifunction organization, a clearly defined local body having responsibility for the conduct of the home health agency. Where the governing body is functionally remote from the operation of the home health agency, the Oregon Health Authority may approve the designation of an appropriate part of the organization as the governing body. [1977 c.738 §3; 2009 c.595 §773]

Source: Section 443.055 — Governing body of home health agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.495 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.495
443.495 Exemptions
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) to 443.500 (Investigation of registered facilities) applies to:

(1) Any facility operated by an institution of higher education.

(2) Any private room and board facility approved by an institution of higher education which has as a resident a student or an employee of the institution.

(3) Any private or nonprofit retirement facility which does not fall under the generally understood definition of a “room and board facility,” a “boarding house” or a “boarding hotel” and where a majority of the residents are retirees.

(4) Any privately arranged housing the occupants of which may not be related by blood or marriage. [1989 c.581 §3]

Note: See note under 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) .

Source: Section 443.495 — Exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.601 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.601
442.601 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 442.602 (Community benefit reporting) :

(1) “Charity care” means free or discounted health services provided to persons who cannot afford to pay and from whom a hospital has no expectation of payment. “Charity care” does not include bad debt, contractual allowances or discounts for quick payment.

(2) “Community benefit” means a program or activity that provides treatment or promotes health and healing, addresses health disparities or addresses the social determinants of health in response to an identified community need. “Community benefit” includes:

(a) Charity care;

(b) Losses related to Medicaid, State Children’s Health Insurance Program or other publicly funded health care program shortfalls other than Medicare;

(c) Community health improvement services;

(d) Research;

(e) Financial and in-kind contributions to the community; and

(f) Community building activities affecting health in the community.

(3) “Social determinants of health” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.612 (Definitions) . [Formerly 442.200]

Source: Section 442.601 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.600 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.600
431A.600 Oregon Health Authority to conduct prevention and education activities
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall establish and implement appropriate education, prevention and outreach activities in communities that traditionally practice female circumcision, excision or infibulation for the purpose of informing:

(1) Those communities of the health risks and emotional trauma inflicted by the practices;

(2) Those communities and the medical community as to the existence and ramifications of ORS 163.207 (Female genital mutilation) ; and

(3) Those communities that the practices constitute physical injuries to a child for purposes of ORS 419B.005 (Definitions) . [Formerly 431.827]

Source: Section 431A.600 — Oregon Health Authority to conduct prevention and education activities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.835 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.835
453.835 Report to legislative committee
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall submit regular reports on progress made toward completion of the plans to a committee designated by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate. If no such committee is designated, the reports shall be submitted to the Emergency Board. [1985 c.696 §3]

Source: Section 453.835 — Report to legislative committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.105 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.105
453.105 Authority to enter premises
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of enforcement of ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) and 453.990 (Criminal penalties) (2), the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or a designated representative upon presenting appropriate credentials to the owner, operator or agent in charge, may:

(a) Enter, at reasonable times, any factory, warehouse or establishment in which hazardous substances are manufactured, processed, packed, or held for introduction into commerce or are held after such introduction, or to enter any vehicle being used to transport or hold such hazardous substances in commerce.

(b) Inspect, at reasonable times, and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, such factory, warehouse, establishment or vehicle, and all pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished materials, and labeling therein.

(c) Obtain samples of such materials or packages thereof, or of such labeling.

(2) If the director or a designated representative obtains any sample, prior to leaving the premises, the director or designated representative shall pay or offer to pay the owner, operator, or agent in charge for such sample and give a receipt describing the sample obtained. [1971 c.409 §11; 2009 c.595 §886]

Source: Section 453.105 — Authority to enter premises; inspections; taking samples; payment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.900 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.900
453.900 Inspection of decontamination work
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may contract with state or local agencies or private persons to perform any inspection or to obtain any samples relative to determining the adequacy of decontamination work. [1989 c.915 §16; 2009 c.595 §933]

Source: Section 453.900 — Inspection of decontamination work; contracts to perform , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.376 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.376
443.376 Duties of referral agents
Status: in_force

(1) Before providing a long term care referral, a referral agent shall provide the client with a disclosure. The disclosure may be made orally if the referral agent makes an audio recording of the disclosure with consent of the client and thereafter provides the client with a written disclosure. The written disclosure must be conspicuous, provided in clear language and include:

(a) A description of the long term care referral to be provided by the referral agent, including the length of any contract the referral agent has with a facility regarding placement information about the client or the subject of placement.

(b) The referral agent’s contact information, including address and phone number.

(c) The referral agent’s privacy policy.

(d) A statement of whether the referral agent provides referrals only to facilities with which the agent has an existing contract.

(e) A statement of whether the referral fees for the long term care referral will be paid to the referral agent by the facility.

(2) A referral agent may not:

(a) Share a client’s placement information with or sell a client’s placement information to a facility or marketing affiliate without obtaining affirmative consent from the client for each instance of sharing or selling the information.

(b) Refer a client to a facility in which the referral agent or an immediate family member of the referral agent has an ownership interest.

(c) Contact a client who has requested in writing that the referral agent stop contacting the client.

(3) If a referral agent maintains a website, the website must contain a link to any state agency website listing complaints concerning facilities. If the referral agent does not maintain a website, the referral agent shall notify clients in writing of the state agency website addresses.

(4) If a client is referred to a facility and the referral agent has received compensation from the facility for the referral, the client may notify the referral agent in writing that the client wishes to use the services of another referral agent in the future for referral to another facility in a subsequent move. After receiving notice under this subsection, the first referral agent may not receive compensation from another facility in a subsequent move for any referral made before receiving the notice.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A referral agent must include in any contract with a facility provisions prohibiting the referral agent from collecting compensation from the facility when the facility is a subsequent facility as described in this subsection. A facility is a subsequent facility if:

(A) The subject of placement enters a facility to which the subject of placement is referred by a first referral agent, but subsequently leaves that facility; and

(B) A new referral agent refers the subject of placement to the subsequent facility.

(b) When a referral is made to a subsequent facility for a subject of placement by a new referral agent as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the new referral agent must present evidence to the subsequent facility that the first referral agent is not entitled to compensation.

(6) Violation of this section is an unlawful practice under ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) . [2017 c.656 §2]

Note: See note under 443.370 (Definitions for ORS 443.370 to 443.376) .

Source: Section 443.376 — Duties of referral agents; violation as unlawful practice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.384 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.384
443.384 Agencies to provide information and support
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Human Services and the Residential Facilities Ombudsman shall agree to a format for the authority and the department to provide monthly to the ombudsman updated demographic and licensing information regarding each residential facility for which the Residential Facilities Ombudsman has responsibilities under this section.

(2) All state agencies, their representatives and service providers shall cooperate with and assist the Residential Facilities Ombudsman and designees in the performance of the ombudsman’s duties and functions. [2017 c.441 §3]

Note: See note under 443.380 (Definitions for ORS 443.380 to 443.394) .

Source: Section 443.384 — Agencies to provide information and support , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.604 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.604
440.604 Rules relating to regional health improvement plan
Status: in_force

(1) By September 1, 2011, the Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule requirements for the regional health improvement plan adopted under ORS 440.603 (Regional health improvement plan) .

(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules:

(a) Necessary to implement ORS 440.600 (Formation of Central Oregon Health Council) to 440.603 (Regional health improvement plan) ; and

(b) That allow for the consolidation of planning and reporting requirements of the authority under ORS 440.603 (Regional health improvement plan) . [2011 c.418 §17]

Source: Section 440.604 — Rules relating to regional health improvement plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.135 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.135
431.135 Policy and planning
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of establishing the foundational capabilities under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) , policy and planning include, but are not limited to, the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to:

(a) Enable the Oregon Health Authority and local public health authorities to serve as a primary and expert resource for using science and evidence-based best practices to inform the development and implementation of public health policies;

(b) Provide guidance and coordinate planning for the purpose of developing, adopting and implementing public health policies;

(c) Develop public health policy options necessary to protect and improve the health of the public and specific adversely impacted populations;

(d) Understand and use the principles of public health law to improve and protect the health of the public;

(e) Analyze and disseminate findings on the intended and unintended impacts of public health policies; and

(f) Implement, monitor, evaluate and modify state health improvement plans or community health improvement plans.

(2) For purposes of this section, the Oregon Health Authority may adopt rules differentiating between the knowledge, skills and abilities that are necessary for state governance and that are necessary for local governance. [2015 c.736 §13]

Source: Section 431.135 — Policy and planning; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.415 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.415
431A.415 Oregon Health Authority grants for purchase of smoke filtration devices
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “smoke filtration device” means portable air cleaners and furnace, heating, ventilation and air conditioning filters that are intended to remove contaminants, including particulates and other harmful components of wildfire smoke, from the air in a room to improve indoor air quality.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a program to increase the availability of residential smoke filtration devices among persons vulnerable to the health effects of wildfire smoke who reside in areas susceptible to wildfire smoke.

(3) The authority may award grants for the purchase of smoke filtration devices.

(4) If the authority awards grants described in this section, the authority shall give priority to funding for smoke filtration devices in residential buildings occupied by persons who qualify for the Oregon Health Plan or Medicaid and are vulnerable to the health effects of wildfire smoke.

(5) The authority may adopt rules establishing standards for smoke filtration devices obtained with grant moneys received under this section, including, but not limited to, minimum acceptable efficiency for the removal of particulates and other harmful substances generated by wildfires.

(6) The authority may provide information and refer service providers to grantees that need housing interventions to facilitate effective use of smoke filtration devices, including interventions such as weather proofing. [2021 c.592 §15]

Source: Section 431A.415 — Oregon Health Authority grants for purchase of smoke filtration devices; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.739 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.739
443.739 Rights of residents
Status: in_force

Residents of adult foster homes have the following rights. Providers shall guarantee these rights and help residents exercise them. The provider shall post a copy of the Residents’ Bill of Rights in the entry or other equally prominent place in the adult foster home. The Residents’ Bill of Rights states that each resident of an adult foster home has the right to:

(1) Be treated as an adult, with respect and dignity.

(2) Be informed of all resident rights and all house rules.

(3) Be encouraged and assisted to exercise legal rights, including the right to vote.

(4) Be informed of the resident’s medical condition and the right to consent to or refuse treatment.

(5) Receive appropriate care and services, and prompt medical care as needed.

(6) A safe and secure environment.

(7) Be free from mental and physical abuse.

(8) Be free from chemical or physical restraints except as ordered by a physician or other qualified practitioner.

(9) Complete privacy when receiving treatment or personal care.

(10) Associate and communicate privately with any person the resident chooses.

(11) Send and receive personal mail unopened.

(12) Participate in activities of social, religious and community groups.

(13) Have medical and personal information kept confidential.

(14) Keep and use a reasonable amount of personal clothing and belongings, and to have a reasonable amount of private, secure storage space.

(15) Manage the resident’s own money and financial affairs unless legally restricted.

(16) Be free from financial exploitation. The provider may not charge or ask for application fees or nonrefundable deposits and may not solicit, accept or receive money or property from a resident other than the amount agreed to for services.

(17) A written agreement regarding the services to be provided and the rate schedule to be charged. The provider must give 30 days’ written notice before any change in the rates or the ownership of the home.

(18) Not to be transferred or moved out of the adult foster home without 30 days’ advance written notice and an opportunity for a hearing. A provider may transfer or discharge a resident only for medical reasons including a medical emergency described in ORS 443.738 (Educational standards for providers, managers and caregivers) (11)(b), or for the welfare of the resident or other residents, or for nonpayment.

(19) Be free of discrimination in regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

(20) Make suggestions and complaints without fear of retaliation. [1991 c.960 §11; 1995 c.667 §12; 2003 c.14 §261; 2007 c.100 §27; 2021 c.367 §26]

Source: Section 443.739 — Rights of residents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.750 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.750
441.750 Suicide attempts by minors
Status: in_force

(1) Any hospital which treats as a patient a person under 18 years of age because the person has attempted to commit suicide:

(a) Shall cause that person to be provided with information and referral to inpatient or outpatient community resources, crisis intervention or other appropriate intervention by the patient’s attending physician, hospital social work staff or other appropriate staff.

(b) Shall report statistical information to the Oregon Health Authority about the person described in this subsection but is not required to report the name of the person.

(2) Any disclosure authorized by this section or any unauthorized disclosure of information or communications made privileged and confidential by this section shall not in any way abridge or destroy the confidential or privileged character thereof except for the purposes for which any authorized disclosure is made. Any person making a disclosure authorized by this section shall not be liable therefor, notwithstanding any contrary provisions of law.

(3) No physician, hospital or hospital employee shall be held criminally or civilly liable for action pursuant to this section, provided the physician, hospital or hospital employee acts in good faith on probable cause and without malice. [1987 c.189 §1; 2009 c.595 §743]

Note: 441.750 (Suicide attempts by minors) and 441.755 (Report form) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.750 — Suicide attempts by minors; referral; report; disclosure of information; limitation of liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.220 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.220
431A.220 Continuity
Status: in_force

A city or local public health authority that, on or before January 1, 2021, and pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the governing body of the city or local public health authority, enforced standards described in ORS 431A.218 (Local regulation) (2)(a) and required that a person that makes retail sales of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems in an area subject to the jurisdiction of the city or local public health authority hold a license or other authorization issued by the city or local public health authority may continue to enforce the standards and require the license or other authorization on and after January 1, 2022. [2021 c.586 §18]

TOXIC-FREE KIDS ACT

Source: Section 431A.220 — Continuity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.154 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.154
447.154 Plumbing product exemption
Status: in_force

(1) The State Plumbing Board may, by rule, grant partial or complete exemptions from any of the provisions 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 455.010 (Definitions for ORS chapter 455) to 455.740 (Denial of certificate) to any plumbing product if it is determined that the plumbing product does not present a danger to the health and safety of the people of this state.

(2) If the board grants an exemption pursuant to subsection (1) of this section the board may determine that the product may be installed by a person not licensed under ORS 693.010 (Definitions) to 693.105 (Procedure for refusal, revocation or suspension of license) . [1993 c.396 §4; 2005 c.758 §17]

Source: Section 447.154 — Plumbing product exemption; rules; installation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.325 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.325
440.325 Board of directors
Status: in_force

The power and authority given to health districts, except as otherwise provided by ORS 440.315 (Definitions for ORS 440.315 to 440.410) to 440.410 (Annual audit) , is vested in and shall be exercised by a board of directors each of whom shall be an elector of the district. [Formerly 441.280; 1979 c.520 §1; 1983 c.83 §86; 1983 c.350 §255; 1983 c.699 §5]

Source: Section 440.325 — Board of directors; qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.757 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.757
453.757 X-ray machine biennial registration fee
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall impose the following biennial registration fees for a registration issued under ORS 453.752 (X-ray machine registration) :

(a) For a dental, academic or veterinary X-ray tube, $210.

(b) For an industrial or podiatry X-ray tube, $285.

(c) For a hospital, radiological, chiropractic, osteopathic or medical X-ray tube, $427.

(d) For a computed tomography X-ray tube, $600.

(e) For a mammography X-ray tube, $800.

(f) For a therapy or interventional X-ray tube, $1,000.

(g) For a microwave oven repair facility, $140.

(2) The authority shall impose an annual license fee for a specific license granted under ORS 453.665 (Licenses) that may not exceed $5,000 as determined by the authority by rule and approved by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.

(3) The fees described in subsections (1)(g) and (2) of this section are due and payable as prescribed by the authority by rule.

(4) The authority shall impose a $264 fee for:

(a) Initial accreditation as a radiology inspector; and

(b) Biennially renewing accreditation as a radiology inspector.

(5) All moneys received by the authority under subsections (1)(g) and (2) of this section shall be paid into the State Treasury, deposited in the General Fund to the credit of the Public Health Account, and used by the authority exclusively for the purposes of ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) . [Formerly 453.670; 2007 c.856 §2; 2009 c.595 §911; 2015 c.778 §2; 2021 c.513 §3]

Note: 453.757 (X-ray machine biennial registration fee) was added to and made a part of 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 453.757 — X-ray machine biennial registration fee; annual license fees; use of fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.330 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.330
431.330 Members
Status: in_force

(1) The Conference of Local Health Officials is created. The conference shall consist of each local public health administrator and local health officer in this state and other local health personnel as provided by the rules of the conference.

(2) The conference shall select one of its members as chairperson, another as vice chairperson and another as secretary, each having the powers and duties necessary to perform the duties of their respective offices as determined by the commission. The chairperson, after consultation with the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, shall appoint from among the conference members an executive committee. The chairperson and the executive committee shall advise the director in the administration of ORS 431.330 (Members) to 431.350 (Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules for ORS 431.330 to 431.350) . [1967 c.146 §2 (enacted in lieu of 431.320); 1977 c.582 §20; 1979 c.96 §1; 2009 c.595 §554; 2015 c.736 §37]

Source: Section 431.330 — Members; officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.133 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.133
433.133 Court hearing and order for release from isolation or quarantine or for remedy for breach of required conditions of isolation or quarantine
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person or group of persons who is isolated or quarantined pursuant to ORS 433.121 (Emergency administrative order for isolation or quarantine) or 433.123 (Petition for court order for isolation or quarantine) may apply to the circuit court for an order to show cause why the individual or group should not be released.

(b) The court shall rule on the application to show cause within 48 hours of the filing of the application.

(c) The court shall grant the application if there is a reasonable basis to support the allegations in the application, and the court shall schedule a hearing on the order requiring the Public Health Director or local public health administrator to appear and to show cause within five working days of the filing of the application.

(d) The issuance of an order to show cause and ordering the director or local public health administrator to appear and show cause does not stay or enjoin an isolation or quarantine order.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person or group of persons who is isolated or quarantined may request a hearing in the circuit court for remedies regarding breaches of the conditions of isolation or quarantine required by ORS 433.128 (Conditions of and principles for isolation or quarantine) .

(b) The court shall hold a hearing if there is a reasonable basis to believe there has been a breach of the conditions of isolation or quarantine required by ORS 433.128 (Conditions of and principles for isolation or quarantine) .

(c) A request for a hearing does not stay or enjoin an order for isolation or quarantine.

(d) Upon receipt of a request under this subsection alleging extraordinary circumstances justifying the immediate granting of relief, the court shall hold a hearing on the matters alleged as soon as practicable.

(e) If a hearing is not granted under paragraph (d) of this subsection, the court shall hold a hearing on the matters alleged within five days from receipt of the request.

(3) In any proceedings brought for relief under this section, in extraordinary circumstances and for good cause shown, or with consent of the petitioner or petitioners the Public Health Director or local public health administrator may move the court to extend the time for a hearing. The court in its discretion may grant the extension giving due regard to the rights of the affected persons, the protection of the public health, the severity of the emergency and the availability of necessary witnesses and evidence.

(4) If a person or group of persons who is detained cannot personally appear before the court because such an appearance poses a risk of serious harm to others, the court proceeding may be conducted by legal counsel for the person or group of persons and be held at a location, or by any means, including simultaneous electronic transmission, that allows all parties to fully participate.

(5) If the court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that a person or group of persons no longer poses a serious risk to the health and safety to others, the court may order the release of that person or group of persons from isolation or quarantine.

(6) If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that a person or group of persons is not being held in accordance with the conditions of isolation or quarantine required by ORS 433.128 (Conditions of and principles for isolation or quarantine) , the court may order an appropriate remedy to ensure compliance with ORS 433.128 (Conditions of and principles for isolation or quarantine) . [2007 c.445 §14; 2009 c.595 §644; 2011 c.721 §6]

Source: Section 433.133 — Court hearing and order for release from isolation or quarantine or for remedy for breach of required conditions of isolation or quarantine , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.550 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.550
432.550 Action for damages
Status: in_force

(1) No action for damages arising from the disclosure of confidential or privileged information may be maintained against any person, or the employer or employee of any person, who participates in good faith in the reporting of registry data for cancer or benign or borderline tumors of the brain and central nervous system or data for cancer morbidity or mortality studies in accordance with ORS 432.510 (Cancer and tumor registry system) to 432.540 (Use of confidential data) and 432.900 (Civil penalty) .

(2) No license of a health care facility or practitioner may be denied, suspended or revoked for the good faith disclosure of confidential or privileged information in the reporting of registry data for cancer or benign or borderline tumors of the brain and central nervous system or data for cancer morbidity or mortality studies in accordance with ORS 432.510 (Cancer and tumor registry system) to 432.540 (Use of confidential data) and 432.900 (Civil penalty) .

(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the unauthorized disclosure of confidential or privileged information when such disclosure is due to gross negligence or willful misconduct. [1995 c.585 §7; 2003 c.269 §5; 2017 c.101 §40]

Note: See note under 432.500 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 432.550 — Action for damages; license; disciplinary action prohibited for good faith participation in reporting of data , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.384 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.384
453.384 Immunity of team members from liability
Status: in_force

During operations authorized under ORS 453.374 (Hazardous material emergency response system) to 453.390 (Revolving fund) , members of regional hazardous materials response teams shall be protected and defended from liability under ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) . [1989 c.833 §85]

Source: Section 453.384 — Immunity of team members from liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.736 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.736
441.736 License conditions
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Immediate jeopardy” means a situation in which the failure of a residential care facility or a long term care facility to comply with a rule of the Department of Human Services has caused or is likely to cause serious injury, serious harm, serious impairment or death to a resident.

(b) “License condition” includes but is not limited to:

(A) Restricting the total number of residents;

(B) Restricting the number and impairment level of residents based upon the capacity of the licensee and staff to meet the health and safety needs of all residents;

(C) Requiring additional staff or staff qualifications;

(D) Requiring additional training for staff;

(E) Requiring additional documentation; or

(F) Restriction of admissions.

(c) “Substantial compliance” means a level of compliance with state law and with rules of the department such that any identified deficiencies pose a risk of no more than negligible harm to the health or safety of residents of a residential care facility or a long term care facility.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may impose a condition on the license of a residential care facility or long term care facility in response to a substantiated finding of rule violation, including but not limited to a substantiated finding of abuse, and shall impose a condition on the license in response to a finding of immediate jeopardy, whether or not the finding of immediate jeopardy is substantiated at the time the license condition is imposed.

(b) The department shall impose a license condition in a scope and manner that is specifically designed to remediate the finding that led to the license condition.

(c) If the department imposes a license condition in response to a finding of immediate jeopardy to residents of the facility, and the finding of immediate jeopardy to residents of the facility is not substantiated within 30 days after the imposition of the license condition, the department shall immediately remove the license condition.

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the department shall provide a facility with a notice of impending imposition of license condition at least 48 hours before issuing an order imposing a license condition. The notice must:

(i) Describe the acts or omissions of the facility and the circumstances that led to the substantiated finding of rule violation or finding of immediate jeopardy supporting the imposition of the license condition;

(ii) Describe why the acts or omissions and the circumstances create a situation for which the imposition of a license condition is warranted;

(iii) Provide a brief statement identifying the nature of the license condition;

(iv) Provide a brief statement describing how the license condition is designed to remediate the circumstances that led to the license condition; and

(v) Provide a brief statement of the requirements for withdrawal of the license condition.

(B) If the threat to residents of a facility is so imminent that the department determines it is not safe or practical to give the facility advance notice, the department must provide the notice required under this paragraph within 48 hours of issuing an order imposing the license condition.

(e) An order imposing a license condition must include:

(A) A specific description of how the scope and manner of the license condition is designed to remediate the findings that led to the license condition; and

(B) A specific description of the requirements for withdrawal of the license condition.

(3) The department may impose a license condition that includes a restriction on admissions to the facility only if the department makes a finding of immediate jeopardy that is likely to present an immediate jeopardy to future residents upon admission.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Following the imposition of a license condition on a facility, the department shall:

(A) Within 15 business days of receipt of the facility’s written assertion of substantial compliance with the requirements set forth by the department for withdrawal of the license condition, reinspect or reevaluate the facility to determine whether the facility has achieved substantial compliance with the requirements;

(B) Notify the facility by telephone or electronic means of the findings of the reinspection or reevaluation within five business days after completion of the reinspection or reevaluation; and

(C) Issue a written report to the facility within 30 days after the reinspection or reevaluation notifying the facility of the department’s determinations regarding substantial compliance with the requirements necessary for withdrawal of the license condition.

(b) If the department finds that the facility has achieved substantial compliance regarding the violation for which the license condition was imposed, and finds that systems are in place to ensure similar deficiencies do not reoccur, the department shall withdraw the license condition.

(c) If after reinspection or reevaluation the department determines that the violation for which the license condition was imposed continues to exist, the department may not withdraw the license condition, and the department is not obligated to reinspect or reevaluate the facility again for 45 days after the first reinspection or reevaluation. The department shall provide the decision not to withdraw the license condition to the facility in writing and inform the facility of the right to a contested case hearing pursuant to ORS chapter 183. Nothing in this paragraph limits the department’s authority to visit or inspect the facility at any time.

(d) If the department does not meet the requirements of this subsection, a license condition is automatically removed on the date the department failed to meet the requirements of this subsection, unless the Director of Human Services extends the applicable period for no more than 15 business days. The director may not delegate the power to make a determination regarding an extension under this paragraph. [2017 c.679 §5; 2021 c.392 §4]

Note: See note under 441.705 (Definitions for ORS 441.705 to 441.745) .

Source: Section 441.736 — License conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.155 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.155
431A.155 Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules for awarding grants
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall develop and adopt rules for awarding grants to programs for educating the public on the risk of tobacco use, including but not limited to:

(1) Educating children on the health hazards and consequences of tobacco use; and

(2) Promoting enrollment in smoking cessation programs and programs that prevent smoking-related diseases including cancer and other diseases of the heart, lungs and mouth. [Formerly 431.834]

Source: Section 431A.155 — Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules for awarding grants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.094 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.094
433.094 Development of immunization registry and tracking and recall system
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority, a local health department, or both, or their agents or other providers may develop an immunization registry and an associated tracking and recall system.

(2) The immunization registry and tracking and recall system shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) Registering all clients born in, living in or receiving services in this state;

(b) Tracking and updating immunization histories of the registered clients;

(c) Allowing a provider, the authority or a local health department to provide information to and obtain information from the immunization records contained in the immunization registry, and the tracking and recall records contained in the tracking and recall system, without the consent of the client or the parent or guardian of the client;

(d) Allowing an immunization record of a client who is under the care of an authorized user or enrolled in an authorized user’s program to be released to the authorized user;

(e) Notifying in writing the parent or guardian of a client, at least through five years of age, when the tracking and recall system indicates that a client has missed a scheduled immunization;

(f) Integrating with any immunization registry and its associated tracking and recall systems; and

(g) Working with health care providers to develop information transfer systems.

(3) The immunization registry and tracking and recall system may allow information to be released to an authorized user from an immunization record or a tracking and recall record for purposes including, but not limited to:

(a) Outreach to clients under the care of the authorized user or enrolled in the authorized user’s program who have missed immunizations, hearing or lead screenings, or other public health interventions designated by rule of the authority; or

(b) Public health assessment and evaluation related to immunizations and vaccine-preventable diseases conducted by the authority or by a local health department for clients within the local health department’s jurisdiction. [1993 c.297 §3; 2003 c.573 §2; 2003 c.593 §2; 2007 c.196 §3; 2009 c.595 §641; 2011 c.71 §2]

Source: Section 433.094 — Development of immunization registry and tracking and recall system; standards; release of information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.310 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.310
454.310 Construction authorized upon commission approval
Status: in_force

(1) When a certified copy of the findings and order approving the proposal is filed with the governing body, the governing body shall order construction of the treatment works and proceed with the financing plan as specified in the order. As part of the construction of the treatment works, the governing body may require property owners in the affected area to connect to the treatment works. The governing body shall establish by ordinance the method the governing body will use to enforce a mandatory connection requirement.

(2) Within 12 months after receiving the Environmental Quality Commission’s order the municipality shall prepare final plans and specifications for the treatment works and proceed in accordance with the time schedule to construct the facility. [1981 c.358 §8; 1989 c.559 §1]

Source: Section 454.310 — Construction authorized upon commission approval; when connection may be required; final plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.875 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.875
450.875 Collection of delinquent assessments by lien foreclosure procedure
Status: in_force

(1) In case the whole or any portion of the cost of sewage treatment plants, trunk or lateral sewers or drains is assessed against property directly benefited and the owner of the property fails to pay the amount of the lien, or any portion thereof, or the interest thereon, when due, the board may proceed to foreclose the lien in any manner provided by law for the collection of liens by local governments as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) and may provide by ordinance a general procedure for the collection of liens in any manner not inconsistent with law.

(2) The provisions of ORS 223.405 (Definitions for ORS 223.405 to 223.485) to 223.485 (When reassessment authority inapplicable) relating to reassessment shall be available to sanitary authorities where applicable. [1955 c.614 §37; 2003 c.802 §122]

Source: Section 450.875 — Collection of delinquent assessments by lien foreclosure procedure; reassessment procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.196 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.196
431A.196 Exempted premises
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 431A.194 (Licensure requirement) , ORS 431A.190 (Definitions for ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216) to 431A.216 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216, other law, rule or regulation governing tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems) do not apply to a person making a retail sale of an inhalant delivery system at a medical marijuana dispensary registered under ORS 475C.833 (Medical marijuana dispensary registration system) or at a premises for which a license has been issued under ORS 475C.097 (Retail license) , unless the person makes a retail sale of an inhalant delivery system that contains nicotine. [2021 c.586 §4]

Source: Section 431A.196 — Exempted premises , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.286 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.286
441.286 Grounds for appointment of trustee
Status: in_force

There are grounds for the appointment of a trustee under ORS 441.281 (Petition for appointment of trustee) if a court finds that the health and welfare of patients in a facility are or in the immediate future will be in jeopardy and the finding is based on one or more of the following:

(1) Prior inspections or investigations of complaints by the Department of Human Services revealed that the facility was not in compliance with rules of the department and the department’s attempts to bring the facility into compliance are unsuccessful.

(2) The health and welfare of patients at the facility are in jeopardy due to continued noncompliance of the facility over a seven-day period after an inspection or investigation of a complaint, demonstrated by one or more of the following:

(a) Physicians’ orders are not being followed correctly.

(b) Direct patient care is lacking or inadequate to the point that a patient has suffered or is suffering physical harm.

(c) The levels of staffing are deficient to the point of causing physical or mental harm to a patient.

(d) The department has determined that a physical injury to a patient of a facility has been caused by other than accidental means and the licensee has not taken necessary action.

(3) The licensee is unwilling or unable to upgrade the quality of patient care to the level necessary to protect the health and welfare of the patients.

(4) The facility is insolvent.

(5) The department has revoked or suspended the license of the facility.

(6) The licensee intends to cease operations and to close the facility and has not made adequate arrangements for relocation of the patients.

(7) The monitors are refused access to the facility.

(8) The licensee agreed to the appointment of a temporary manager under ORS 441.333 (Appointment of temporary manager) , but subsequently revoked consent for a temporary manager or is interfering with the ability of the temporary manager to operate the facility. [1981 c.868 §3; 1985 c.648 §2; 1987 c.428 §19; 2009 c.539 §2]

Source: Section 441.286 — Grounds for appointment of trustee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.345 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.345
433.345 Report of animal bites
Status: in_force

(1) If an animal bites a person and the bite causes a break in the skin, or if an animal is suspected of rabies or has been in close contact with an animal suspected of rabies, the facts shall be immediately reported to the local health officer by any person having direct knowledge.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the State Department of Agriculture, shall promulgate rules relating to the handling and disposition of animals that have bitten a person or are suspected of rabies or that have been in close contact with an animal suspected of rabies. Such rules may include requirements for confinement, isolation and inoculation. Owners or persons in possession of animals subject to such rules, shall handle or dispose or allow the handling or disposal of such animals strictly in accordance with such rules. [1971 c.413 §2; 1977 c.189 §4; 2001 c.636 §2; 2009 c.595 §663]

Source: Section 433.345 — Report of animal bites; rules; handling and disposition of animals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.210 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.210
452.210 County contracts with cities, vector control districts or other counties on vector control
Status: in_force

Any county court may contract with any incorporated city, any vector control district, or with the county court of any other county on any matter incident to the eradication, prevention and control of public health vectors and vector habitats using integrated pest management methods and for the supervision of such work by county employees. [Amended by 1959 c.600 §13; 2007 c.258 §6]

Source: Section 452.210 — County contracts with cities, vector control districts or other counties on vector control , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.685 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.685
454.685 Order limiting or prohibiting construction of sewage disposal systems
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the Environmental Quality Commission finds that the construction of subsurface sewage disposal systems, alternative sewage disposal systems or nonwater-carried sewage disposal facilities should be limited or prohibited in an area, it shall issue an order limiting or prohibiting such construction. The order shall be issued only after public hearing for which more than 30 days’ notice is given. Notice must be in form reasonably calculated to notify interested persons in the affected area.

(2) In issuing an order authorized by subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall consider the following factors for the proposed affected area:

(a) Present and projected density of population.

(b) Size of building lots.

(c) Topography.

(d) Porosity and absorbency of soil.

(e) Any geological formations which may adversely affect the disposal of sewage effluent by subsurface means.

(f) Ground and surface water conditions and variations therein from time to time.

(g) Climatic conditions.

(h) Present and projected availability of water from unpolluted sources.

(i) Type of and proximity to existing domestic water supply sources.

(j) Type of and proximity to existing surface waters.

(k) Capacity of existing subsurface sewage disposal systems. [1973 c.835 §216; 1975 c.167 §8]

Source: Section 454.685 — Order limiting or prohibiting construction of sewage disposal systems; factors to be considered , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.679 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.679
441.679 Preemployment inquiries
Status: in_force

(1) Before employing a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or nursing assistant, a long term care facility shall contact the Oregon State Board of Nursing and inquire whether the person is currently licensed or certified by the board and whether there has been any disciplinary action against the person or substantiated abuse findings against a nursing assistant.

(2) A facility shall not employ or retain in employment any person found by a court of law to have abused, neglected or mistreated a person receiving long term care services, nor shall a facility employ or retain in employment any nursing assistant against whom a finding of resident abuse has been entered into the registry maintained under ORS 441.678 (Review of finding that nursing assistant responsible for abuse) . [1993 c.759 §15; 2009 c.72 §3]

Note: See note under 441.637 (Rules) .

Source: Section 441.679 — Preemployment inquiries; when employment prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.385 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.385
440.385 Pledge of income and revenues to secure payment of bonds
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of additionally securing the payment of the principal of and interest on general obligation bonds issued under ORS 440.375 (Authority to issue bonds) , a health district may, by resolution of the district board, which resolution shall constitute part of the contract with the holders of such general obligation bonds, pledge all or any part of the net income or revenue of its properties.

(2) The district board may adopt such a resolution without submitting the question of such pledge to electors of the health district. [Formerly 441.350]

Source: Section 440.385 — Pledge of income and revenues to secure payment of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.696 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.696
446.696 Renewal of dealer license
Status: in_force

A manufactured structure dealer license is valid for three years, but the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may adjust the term of an initial license for the purpose of establishing uniform expiration dates. A dealer may renew a license as provided by the director. The director may renew a license only if the dealer:

(1) Delivers to the director a bond or letter of credit that meets the requirements under ORS 446.726 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) .

(2) Provides evidence acceptable to the director that the dealer obtained a corporate surety bond as provided in ORS 86A.227 (Corporate surety bond required) if the dealer employs or intends to employ a mortgage loan originator, as defined in ORS 86A.200 (Definitions) , or is otherwise subject to ORS 86A.200 (Definitions) to 86A.239 (Display of license and unique identifier) .

(3) Certifies to the director in a form and manner the director specifies by rule that the dealer has independently verified that every individual the dealer hired or intends to hire as a mortgage loan originator meets the requirements set forth in ORS 86A.200 (Definitions) to 86A.239 (Display of license and unique identifier) and in ORS 86A.186 (Mortgage loan originator criminal records checks) .

(4) Pays the fee specified in ORS 446.721 (License fees) for renewal of a manufactured structure dealer license.

(5) Submits a completed application for renewal in a form approved by the director that includes:

(a) The name and residence address of the dealer. If the dealer is a firm or partnership, the application must include the names and addresses of the members of the firm or partnership. If the dealer is a corporation, the application must include the names and addresses of the principal officers of the corporation and the name of the state in which the corporation is incorporated.

(b) The name under which the business will be conducted.

(c) The street address, including city and county in Oregon, where the business will be conducted.

(d) If the location of the dealership is being changed at the time of renewal:

(A) For a business that will be conducted in a residential zone, a statement by the dealer that all manufactured structures sold or displayed at that address will meet any architectural and aesthetic standards regulating the placement of manufactured structures in that residential zone.

(B) For a business that will offer for sale new manufactured structures that are recreational vehicles greater than eight and one-half feet in width, a certificate from the applicant stating that the applicant will maintain a recreational vehicle service facility for those recreational vehicles at a street address provided in the application.

(e) Information the director requires to efficiently regulate manufactured structure dealers and dealerships or other relevant information the director requires. [2003 c.655 §29; 2009 c.863 §30]

Note: See note under 446.661 (Definitions for ORS 446.661 to 446.756) .

Source: Section 446.696 — Renewal of dealer license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.420 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.420
443.420 Qualifications for license
Status: in_force

(1) A person applying for a license under ORS 443.415 (License applications) must, in the judgment of the director of the licensing agency, be a person:

(a) Who demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of the rules governing residential facilities;

(b) Mentally and physically capable of caring for such residents; and

(c) Who employs or utilizes only individuals whose presence does not jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of residents.

(2) A residential facility may not be operated or maintained in combination with a nursing home or hospital unless:

(a) The residential facility is licensed, maintained and operated as a separate and distinct part; or

(b) The residential facility is licensed as a conversion facility under ORS 443.431 (Conversion facilities) .

(3) All physical residential facilities used for residents must meet applicable requirements of the State Fire Marshal.

(4) As of the date of licensure, a residential facility must be in substantial compliance with applicable state and local laws, rules, codes, ordinances and permit requirements.

(5) Prior to licensure, a residential facility that proposes to house persons under the age of 21 years shall submit written proof to the licensing agency demonstrating that the facility will:

(a) Comply with ORS 336.575 (Notice and consultation before establishing, expanding or changing residential program) ; and

(b) Ensure that the children who reside at the residential facility receive appropriate educational services that are:

(A) Comprehensive and age-appropriate;

(B) In compliance with requirements of state and federal law; and

(C) If applicable, in compliance with the individual education program of the child.

(6) Prior to an initial licensure of a residential care facility, the licensing agency shall consider:

(a) The license applicant’s history of regulatory compliance and operational experience;

(b) The willingness of the license applicant to serve underserved populations; and

(c) The willingness of the license applicant to contract with the licensing agency to provide services through the state medical assistance program.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The licensing agency may not issue an initial license to a residential care facility if the facility has not conducted a market study that assesses the need for the services offered by the facility in the geographic area served by the facility.

(b) This subsection does not apply to a conversion facility licensed under ORS 443.431 (Conversion facilities) .

(8) Prior to the issuance of an initial license to a residential training facility or a residential training home, and upon an application for a renewal of a license of a residential training facility or a residential training home, the licensing agency shall consider the license applicant’s history of regulatory and safety compliance and operational experience in this state or any other jurisdiction as prescribed by rule by the licensing agency. [1977 c.717 §4; 1985 c.264 §3; 2008 c.18 §12; 2009 c.595 §781; 2011 c.105 §1; 2015 c.241 §1; 2017 c.679 §21; 2021 c.316 §3]

Source: Section 443.420 — Qualifications for license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.220 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.220
438.220 Special qualifications for laboratory director at chiropractic college
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 438.210 (Qualifications of laboratory director) , a person is qualified to act as the laboratory director of the clinical laboratory at any accredited chiropractic college in this state for the benefit of chiropractic patients if that person is a chiropractic physician licensed by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and possesses special qualifications, as determined by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, that enable that person to perform as a laboratory director. [1979 c.303 §2]

Source: Section 438.220 — Special qualifications for laboratory director at chiropractic college , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.151 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.151
452.151 Technical advice
Status: in_force

The board may request technical advice and information from the Oregon State University Agricultural Experiment Station and the Oregon Health Authority regarding methods and chemicals to be used in the control and extermination of rats and public health vectors. [1959 c.600 §10 (enacted in lieu of 452.150); 1981 c.640 §3; 2001 c.104 §189; 2009 c.595 §875]

Source: Section 452.151 — Technical advice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.190 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.190
435.190 Definitions for 435.190 to 435.245
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 435.190 (Definitions for 435.190 to 435.245) to 435.245 (Injunctive relief) :

(1) “Contraception” includes:

(a) Steroidal, chemical, physical or barrier, natural or permanent methods for preventing the union of an ovum with the spermatozoon, or for preventing the subsequent implantation of the fertilized ovum in the uterus;

(b) All postcoital methods, drugs or devices to prevent pregnancy; and

(c) Any other process, device or method to prevent pregnancy.

(2) “Public body” means a public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) and the Oregon Health and Science University.

(3) “Reproductive health” means reproductive processes, functions and systems at all stages of life.

(4) “Reproductive health care” includes family planning and contraception, pregnancy termination services, prenatal, postnatal and delivery care, miscarriage management, fertility care, sterilization services, treatments for sexually transmitted infections and reproductive cancers and any other health care and medical services related to reproductive health. [2023 c.228 §2]

Source: Section 435.190 — Definitions for 435.190 to 435.245 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.860 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.860
442.860 Comprehensive system of maternity care
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) Maternity care is the cornerstone of health care delivery in the state. It provides a proven, cost-effective foundation for improving the health of all Oregonians, and a healthy start in life allows our future citizens to achieve their full potential.

(2) Although great strides have been made to improve maternity care, barriers continue to exist as indicated by high rates of inadequate prenatal care and lack of coordination between prenatal and delivery services.

(3) Individual communities have unique combinations of barriers and resources. Therefore, planning and solutions must be developed at the local level whenever possible, with the state providing guidelines, standards and support.

(4) Local resources are strained and communities need a structure and technical assistance to assure development of access to a coordinated system of maternity care.

(5) There is a need for a system to assure coordination of all maternity service providers to develop a comprehensive service system for Oregon that addresses all barriers to guide the state’s action in this area.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Therefore, it is the intent of this state that there shall be a comprehensive system of maternity care based on the plan that includes prenatal, delivery and postpartum care and that meets the unique needs of the individual pregnant woman, available to all pregnant women in this state.

(b) As used in this subsection, “plan” means the Maternity Care Access Planning Commission’s comprehensive statewide plan for a maternity care system dated March 1993 and titled “Comprehensive Perinatal Health Services: A Strategy Toward Universal Access to Care in Oregon.” [Formerly 442.600]

Note: 442.860 (Comprehensive system of maternity care) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 442 by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 442.860 — Comprehensive system of maternity care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.049 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.049
441.049 Support persons for patients with disabilities
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Hospital” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , excluding the Oregon State Hospital.

(b) “Patient” means a patient admitted to a hospital or in an emergency department who needs assistance to effectively communicate with hospital staff, make health care decisions or engage in activities of daily living due to a disability, including but not limited to:

(A) A physical, intellectual, behavioral or cognitive impairment;

(B) Deafness, being hard of hearing or other communication barrier;

(C) Blindness;

(D) Autism; or

(E) Dementia.

(c) “Support person” means a family member, guardian, personal care assistant or other paid or unpaid attendant selected by the patient to physically or emotionally assist the patient or ensure effective communication with the patient.

(2) A hospital licensed in this state must allow a patient to designate at least three support persons, and to allow at least one support person to be present with the patient at all times in the emergency department and during the patient’s stay at the hospital, if necessary to facilitate the patient’s care, including but not limited to when the patient:

(a) Has a cognitive or mental health disability that affects the patient’s ability to make medical decisions or understand medical advice;

(b) Needs assistance with activities of daily living and the hospital staff are unable to provide or less effective at providing the assistance;

(c) Is deaf, is hard of hearing or has other communication barriers and requires the assistance of a support person to ensure effective communication with hospital staff; or

(d) Has behavioral health needs that the support person can address more effectively than the hospital staff.

(3) A hospital may impose conditions regarding support persons to ensure the safety of the patient, support person and staff such as:

(a) Requiring a support person to:

(A) Wear personal protective equipment provided by the hospital and follow hand washing and other protocols for preventing the potential spread of infection;

(B) Be free of any symptoms of viruses or contagious diseases; and

(C) Submit to screenings for viruses or contagious diseases upon entering and exiting the hospital;

(b) Limiting the number of support persons allowed to be present with the patient at a time; and

(c) Limiting the total number of support persons allowed to be present during the course of a day.

(4) A hospital must ensure that a support person designated by a patient is present for any discussion in which the patient is asked to elect hospice care or to sign an advance directive or other instrument allowing the withholding or withdrawing of life-sustaining procedures or artificially administered nutrition or hydration, unless the patient requests to have the discussion outside of the presence of a support person.

(5) A hospital must inform a patient, at the time the hospital services are scheduled and upon admission, of the patient’s right to support persons under this section and must post the hospital’s policy and requirements for support persons at entry points to the hospital and on the hospital’s website.

(6) This section does not affect a hospital’s obligation to:

(a) Provide patients with effective communication supports or other reasonable accommodations in accordance with federal and state laws; or

(b) Make exceptions to the hospital visitor policy, including exceptions to the number of support persons allowed access to the patient, as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. [2020 s.s.1 c.20 §2]

Note: See note under 441.048 (Discrimination based on execution of POLST, advance directive or similar instruction prohibited) .

Source: Section 441.049 — Support persons for patients with disabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.340 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.340
431.340 Recommendations of conference
Status: in_force

The Conference of Local Health Officials may submit to the Oregon Health Authority recommendations on:

(1) The establishment of the foundational capabilities under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) , the foundational programs under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) and any other public health program or activity under ORS 431.147 (Authority to establish other public health programs and activities) ;

(2) The adoption and updating of the statewide public health modernization assessment under ORS 431.115 (Administrative duties of Oregon Health Authority) ;

(3) The development of and any modification to the statewide public health modernization plan under ORS 431.115 (Administrative duties of Oregon Health Authority) ; and

(4) The adoption of rules under ORS 431.350 (Oregon Health Authority to adopt rules for ORS 431.330 to 431.350) . [1967 c.146 §6 (enacted in lieu of 431.320); 1977 c.582 §22; 2009 c.595 §556; 2015 c.736 §31]

Source: Section 431.340 — Recommendations of conference , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.993 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.993
441.993 Civil penalties and administrative actions
Status: in_force

A care facility that violates the provisions of ORS 441.111 (Definitions) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) , or that employs a staff member who violates the provisions of ORS 441.111 (Definitions) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) , shall be subject to civil penalties or other administrative action as may be provided under ORS 441.705 (Definitions for ORS 441.705 to 441.745) to 441.745 (Penalties to Quality Care Fund) and rules adopted by the Department of Human Services. ORS 441.111 (Definitions) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) may not be construed to limit the ability to bring any civil, criminal or administrative action for conduct constituting a violation of any other provision of law. [2023 c.567 §5]

Source: Section 441.993 — Civil penalties and administrative actions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.630 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.630
442.630 Community health needs assessment and three-year strategy
Status: in_force

A nonprofit hospital shall post to the hospital’s website the following information regarding its community health needs assessment conducted in accordance with section 501(r)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code:

(1) A description of the health care needs identified in the hospital’s community health needs assessment;

(2) The three-year strategy developed to address the health care needs of the community;

(3) Annual progress on the implementation of the strategy; and

(4) Opportunities for public participation in the assessment and development of the strategy. [2019 c.497 §5]

Note: See second note under 442.610 (Notice of financial assistance policies) .

Source: Section 442.630 — Community health needs assessment and three-year strategy; public participation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.285 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.285
454.285 Resolution or ordinance
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body may adopt by resolution or ordinance a proposal to construct sewage treatment works and to finance the construction by revenue bonds, general obligation bonds or by assessment against the benefited property.

(2) The resolution or ordinance shall:

(a) Describe the boundaries of the affected area which must be located within a single drainage basin as identified in regional treatment works plans; and

(b) Contain findings that there is a threat to drinking water.

(3) The proposal must be approved by a majority vote of the governing body and does not require the approval of the residents or landowners in the affected area or municipality.

(4) The governing body shall forward a certified copy of the resolution or ordinance to the Environmental Quality Commission. Preliminary plans and specifications for the proposed treatment works shall be submitted to the commission with the resolution or ordinance. [1981 c.358 §3; 1983 c.235 §8]

Source: Section 454.285 — Resolution or ordinance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.625 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.625
441.625 Retaliation against resident exercising rights prohibited
Status: in_force

No facility, or any person subject to the supervision, direction or control of a facility, shall retaliate against a resident by increasing charges, decreasing services, rights or privileges, or threatening to increase charges or decrease services, rights or privileges, by taking or threatening any action to coerce or compel the resident to leave the facility, or by abusing or threatening to harass or to abuse a resident in any manner, after the resident or the resident’s legal representative has engaged in exercising rights given under ORS 441.605 (Legislative declaration of rights intended for residents) or under rules of the Department of Human Services under ORS 441.610 (Nursing home patients’ bill of rights) . [1979 c.261 §7]

Source: Section 441.625 — Retaliation against resident exercising rights prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.869 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.869
443.869 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority may impose a civil penalty of $1,000 per day, up to $10,000 in any 30-day period, for any of the following:

(1) Violation of any of the terms or conditions of a license issued under ORS 443.860 (License required) to a hospice program.

(2) Violation of any rule or general order of the Oregon Health Authority that pertains to a hospice program.

(3) Violation of any final order of the director that pertains specifically to a hospice program owned or operated by the person incurring the penalty.

(4) Violation of ORS 443.860 (License required) or of rules adopted under ORS 443.860 (License required) .

(5) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed in the manner provided by ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(6) All penalties recovered under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund and are available for general governmental expenses. [2009 c.793 §5; 2011 c.720 §204]

Source: Section 443.869 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.392 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.392
453.392 Spills or releases during transportation by rail
Status: in_force

(1) As part of the plan for the effective implementation of a statewide hazardous material emergency response system established by rule under ORS 453.374 (Hazardous material emergency response system) , the State Fire Marshal shall adopt by rule a plan for the coordinated response to oil or hazardous material spills or releases that occur during rail transport. The plan adopted under this subsection:

(a) Shall address with a specific focus on oil or hazardous material spills or releases that occur during rail transport all required provisions under ORS 453.374 (Hazardous material emergency response system) ;

(b) May include requirements and incentives for local governments and other responders to participate in ongoing training programs;

(c) Shall provide a system for identifying where hazardous material response resources owned by railroads are located throughout this state and how access to those resources is to be coordinated;

(d) Shall include a recurring, three-year training cycle of statewide training exercises that:

(A) Commences with a triennial tabletop exercise that includes the Department of Environmental Quality, the Department of Transportation, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, state and local responders, federally recognized Indian tribes in this state and railroads that operate in this state;

(B) Includes, in the second year of the training cycle, a triennial statewide functional exercise to test and evaluate response capabilities, functional groups, plans, incident command staff and emergency operations centers in their abilities to respond to an oil or a hazardous material spill or release that occurs during rail transport; and

(C) Includes provisions for the planning, preparation and implementation, in the third year of the training cycle, of a triennial full-scale, multiagency, multijurisdictional and multidisciplinary oil or hazardous material spill or release training exercise that:

(i) Involves training for all manner of personnel necessary for a coordinated response to an oil or a hazardous material spill or release;

(ii) Is intended to examine or validate the planning, coordination and command and control decisions that may be made in the event of an oil or hazardous material spill or release and to also examine or validate response-specific capabilities or functions; and

(iii) Involves training that covers the entire sequence of events that take place during an oil or hazardous material spill or release incident that occurs during rail transport; and

(e) Shall include any other information deemed necessary by the Department of the State Fire Marshal to provide coordinated response to oil or hazardous material spills or releases that occur during rail transport.

(2) The department shall annually coordinate with local governments, other state agencies involved in hazardous material emergency response, other responders and representatives of the railroad industry to prepare a report on the coordinated response plan adopted under this section and shall:

(a) Make the report available as an appendix to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management’s oil and hazardous material response emergency operations plan developed pursuant to ORS 401.092 (Duties of director) ; and

(b) No later than February 1 of each year, submit the report to the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) .

(3) The report required by subsection (2) of this section shall include, but need not be limited to, the following in relation to oil and hazardous material emergency response for rail transport:

(a) An inventory of all emergency response resources available in this state, including information on:

(A) The location of, and the means of access to, the resources;

(B) Whether the resources are publicly or privately maintained; and

(C) Additional resources that are needed to provide for adequate response;

(b) Suggested changes to the structure for the continued coordination between state agencies and industry;

(c) Possible revisions to the response roles or responsibilities of state agencies, local governments and railroads; and

(d) Strategies for ensuring adequate funding at the state and local government levels to cover the training, equipment and administrative costs associated with providing comprehensive response and equipment. [2015 c.739 §2; 2019 c.581 §17; 2021 c.539 §115]

Source: Section 453.392 — Spills or releases during transportation by rail; coordinated response plan; report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.325 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.325
431A.325 Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.300 to 431A.325
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who violates any provision of ORS 431A.300 (Definitions) to 431A.325 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.300 to 431A.325) shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each day of violation, which shall be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought by the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) All civil penalties collected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be deposited in the General Fund. [Formerly 431.915]

Source: Section 431A.325 — Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.300 to 431A.325 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.310 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.310
446.310 Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) to 446.350 (Tourist Facility Account) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Authority” means the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) “Camping vehicle” means either a vacation trailer or a self-propelled vehicle or structure equipped with wheels for highway use and that is intended for human occupancy and is being used for vacation and recreational purposes, but not for residential purposes, and is equipped with plumbing, sink or toilet.

(3) “Construction” means work regulated by the state building code as defined in ORS 455.010 (Definitions for ORS chapter 455) .

(4) “Director” means the Director of the Oregon Health Authority.

(5) “Health official” means a local public health administrator as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) .

(6) “Hostel” means any establishment having beds rented or kept for rent on a daily basis to travelers for a charge or fee paid or to be paid for rental or use of facilities and that is operated, managed or maintained under the sponsorship of a nonprofit organization that holds a valid exemption from federal income taxes under the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as amended.

(7) “Organizational camp” includes any area designated by the person establishing, operating, managing or maintaining the same for recreational use by groups or organizations that include but are not limited to youth camps, scout camps, summer camps, day camps, nature camps, survival camps, athletic camps, camps that are operated and maintained under the guidance, supervision or auspices of religious, public and private educational systems and community service organizations.

(8) “Picnic park” means any recreation park that is for day use only and provides no recreation vehicle or overnight camping spaces.

(9) “Recreation park” means any area designated by the person establishing, operating, managing or maintaining the same for picnicking, overnight camping or use of recreational vehicles by the general public or any segment of the public. “Recreation park” includes but is not limited to areas open to use free of charge or through payment of a tax or fee or by virtue of rental, lease, license, membership, association or common ownership and further includes, but is not limited to, those areas divided into two or more lots, parcels, units or other interests for purposes of such use.

(10) “Regulating agency” means, with respect to a tourist facility, the Oregon Health Authority.

(11) “Tourist facility” means any travelers’ accommodation, hostel, picnic park, recreation park and organizational camp.

(12) “Travelers’ accommodation” includes any establishment, which is not a hostel, having rooms, apartments or sleeping facilities rented or kept for rent on a daily or weekly basis to travelers or transients for a charge or fee paid or to be paid for rental or use of facilities. [1969 c.533 §2; 1973 c.560 §13; 1981 c.749 §27; 1983 c.707 §8; 1985 c.809 §5; 1987 c.414 §23; 1997 c.259 §1; 2001 c.900 §194; 2005 c.22 §316; 2009 c.595 §812; 2015 c.736 §91]

Source: Section 446.310 — Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.360 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.360
431A.360 Lead poisoning prevention clearinghouse for schools
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop and maintain a lead poisoning prevention clearinghouse on its website for public and private schools that provide instruction at levels kindergarten through grade 12 in order to provide these schools with information about:

(a) The dangers to students posed by the exposure to lead; and

(b) How to best protect students from the hazards posed by lead-based paint.

(2) In order to provide the information described in subsection (1) of this section, the clearinghouse must include:

(a) Information about the adverse health effects from exposure to lead;

(b) Information about the common sources of exposure to lead;

(c) Tips regarding how to recognize hazards posed by lead-based paint;

(d) Information about how to safely paint, or renovate, a school and thereby prevent exposure to lead;

(e) A list of this state’s laws and rules relating to lead-based paint;

(f) Tips about how to comply with this state’s laws and rules relating to lead-based paint;

(g) Information about how to maintain a school and keep it safe from the dangers posed by lead-based paint; and

(h) Resources and education materials concerning how to prevent students from being exposed to lead-based paint. [Formerly 431.926]

Source: Section 431A.360 — Lead poisoning prevention clearinghouse for schools , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.680 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.680
450.680 Formation of authorities by cities and water districts
Status: in_force

(1) The governing bodies of two or more cities, two or more water districts or one or more cities and one or more water districts, when they consider it necessary for the public health, safety and welfare, may initiate the formation of a water authority by resolution. The resolution shall set forth the name and boundaries of the proposed water authority and the number of members to be on the board of directors of the proposed authority.

The governing bodies shall file the resolution with the governing body of the principal county, as defined in ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) . If any part of the proposed water authority is within a city, the resolution shall be accompanied by a certified copy of a resolution of the governing body of the city approving the resolution that initiates formation of the water authority.

(2) Upon receipt of the resolution, the county governing body or boundary commission shall determine that provision of potable water to the area within the proposed water authority can best be achieved by creation of a water authority rather than by water districts or cities. In making this determination, the county governing body shall consider the following factors:

(a) The ability of the proposed authority to provide water service to the area within the proposed authority;

(b) The effect on both long and short-term rates for patrons within the proposed authority;

(c) The impact, if any, of the proposed water authority on adjacent special districts and cities; and

(d) Consistency of the proposed water authority with the adopted comprehensive plan of the county within the boundaries of the proposed water authority.

(3) After the county governing body or boundary commission makes the determination under subsection (2) of this section, the county governing body shall by order provide for a public hearing on the proposal. The order shall set forth the date, time and place of the hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be given in the manner provided by ORS 198.800 (Formation petition) except that the notice shall state that the governing bodies of the cities or water districts have filed a resolution with the county governing body declaring their intention to initiate formation. The hearing and election on the proposal, and election of board members, shall be conducted as provided by ORS 198.800 (Formation petition) to 198.825 (Election of first members of board when no formation election required) . [1971 c.504 §4; 1983 c.740 §172; 1987 c.863 §11; 1989 c.809 §3; 1993 c.577 §27]

Source: Section 450.680 — Formation of authorities by cities and water districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.475 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.475
435.475 Refusal to admit patient for termination
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, no hospital is required to admit any patient for the purpose of terminating a pregnancy. No hospital is liable for its failure or refusal to participate in such termination if the hospital has adopted a policy not to admit patients for the purposes of terminating pregnancies. However, the hospital must notify the person seeking admission to the hospital of its policy.

(2) All hospitals that have not adopted a policy not to admit patients seeking termination of a pregnancy shall admit patients seeking such termination in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as imposed on any other patient seeking admission to the hospital.

(3) No hospital operated by this state or by a political subdivision in this state is authorized to adopt a policy of excluding or denying admission to any person seeking termination of a pregnancy. [1969 c.684 §9; 1983 c.470 §2]

Source: Section 435.475 — Refusal to admit patient for termination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.324 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.324
446.324 Denial, suspension or revocation of license
Status: in_force

(1) If any applicant for licensing or any person to whom a license has been issued fails to comply with the provisions of ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) to 446.350 (Tourist Facility Account) or with the rules adopted pursuant thereto, the Oregon Health Authority may deny issuance of, suspend or revoke the license or assess a civil penalty.

(2) Hearings on the denial, suspension or revocation of a license or on assessing a civil penalty shall be conducted as a contested case in accordance with ORS chapter 183. [1983 c.707 §15; 2009 c.595 §816]

Source: Section 446.324 — Denial, suspension or revocation of license; civil penalty; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.114 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.114
441.114 Protection of resident records
Status: in_force

(1) A care facility shall implement procedures regarding resident records generated at the time of admission and during the resident’s stay to ensure that the records include the resident’s gender identity and the resident’s chosen name and pronouns, as indicated by the resident.

(2) Unless required by state or federal law, a care facility shall not disclose any personally identifiable information regarding:

(a) A resident’s sexual orientation;

(b) Whether a resident is LGBTQIA2S+;

(c) A resident’s gender transition status; or

(d) A resident’s human immunodeficiency virus status.

(3) A care facility shall take appropriate steps to minimize the likelihood of inadvertent or accidental disclosure of information described in subsection (2) of this section to other residents, visitors or facility staff, except to the minimum extent necessary for facility staff to perform their duties.

(4) Informed consent shall be required in relation to any nontherapeutic examination or observation of, or treatment provided to, a resident.

(5) A transgender resident shall be provided access to any assessments, therapies and treatments that are recommended by the resident’s health care provider, including but not limited to transgender-related medical care, hormone therapy and supportive counseling. [2023 c.567 §4]

Source: Section 441.114 — Protection of resident records; consent required for nontherapeutic examination, observation or treatment; access to transgender-related treatment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.301 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.301
441.301 Payment of expenses when income inadequate
Status: in_force

If funds collected under ORS 441.289 (Powers and duties of trustee) and 441.293 (Liability to trustee for goods and services after notice) are insufficient to meet the expenses of performing the powers and duties conferred on the trustee by ORS 441.277 (Definitions for ORS 441.277 to 441.323) to 441.323 (Effect of trust or temporary management on prior obligations or civil or criminal liabilities) or on the temporary manager pursuant to ORS 441.333 (Appointment of temporary manager) , or if there are insufficient funds on hand to meet those expenses, the Department of Human Services may draw from the Facility Fund established in ORS 441.303 (Establishment of Facility Fund) to pay those expenses. Moneys drawn under this section that are not applied to the expenses of the trust shall be used to reimburse the fund for advances made under this section. [1981 c.868 §7; 2009 c.539 §6]

Source: Section 441.301 — Payment of expenses when income inadequate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.795 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.795
450.795 Nomination and election of first board members
Status: in_force

(1) The five persons receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected as members of the board.

(2) The terms of the members of the first board shall be determined by lot at their first meeting after their election. The terms of two of the members shall expire June 30 next following the date of the first regular election in the authority. The terms of three of the members shall expire June 30 next following the date of the second regular election in the authority. [1955 c.614 §19; 1971 c.647 §97; 1971 c.727 §§127,196; 1973 c.796 §64; 1975 c.647 §38; 1983 c.350 §271]

Source: Section 450.795 — Nomination and election of first board members; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.740 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.740
442.740 Powers of director over action under cooperative program
Status: in_force

(1) During the review of the annual report described in ORS 442.730 (Review and evaluation of report) , after receiving a complaint under ORS 442.735 (Complaint procedure) , or on the director’s own initiative, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority may take one or more of the following actions:

(a) If the director determines that a particular decision or action is not in accordance with the order, or that the parties are engaging in anticompetitive activity not permitted by the order, the director may direct the board of governors to identify and implement corrective action to insure compliance with the order or may modify the order.

(b) If the director determines that the cooperative program is engaging in unlawful activity not permitted by the order or is not complying with the directive given under paragraph (a) of this subsection, the director may serve on the cooperative program a proposed order directing the cooperative program to:

(A) Conform with the directive under paragraph (a) of this subsection; or

(B) Cease and desist from engaging in the activity.

(2) The cooperative program shall have up to 30 days to comply with a proposed order under subsection (1)(b) of this section unless the board of governors demonstrates additional time is needed for compliance.

(3) If the director determines that the participants in the cooperative program are in substantial noncompliance with the cease and desist directive, the director may seek an appropriate injunction in the circuit courts of Marion or Multnomah Counties.

(4) If the director determines that a sufficient number of the goals set forth in ORS 442.705 (Legislative findings) (2) are not being achieved or that the cooperative program is engaging in activity not permitted by the order, the director may suspend or terminate approval for all or part of the activities approved and permitted by the order.

(5) A proposed order to be entered under subsection (1)(b) or (4) of this section may be served upon the cooperative program without prior notice. The cooperative program may contest the proposed order by filing a written request for a contested case hearing with the director not later than 20 days following the date of the proposed order. The proposed order shall become final if no request for a hearing is received. Unless inconsistent with this subsection, the provisions of ORS chapter 183, as applicable, shall govern the hearing procedure and any judicial review.

(6) The only effect of an order suspending or terminating approval under ORS 442.700 (Definitions for ORS 442.700 to 442.760) to 442.760 (Status to contest order) shall be to withdraw the immunities granted under ORS 442.715 (Authorized practices under approved cooperative program) (3) for anticompetitive activity permitted by the order and taken after the effective date of the order. [1993 c.769 §9; 2009 c.595 §762]

Source: Section 442.740 — Powers of director over action under cooperative program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.433 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.433
454.433 Policy
Status: in_force

It is declared to be the policy of this state:

(1) To provide assistance to property owners who will experience extreme financial hardship resulting from payment of assessed costs for the construction of treatment works required by a federal grant agreement or an order issued by a state commission or agency.

(2) To provide assistance through an interest loan program to defer all or part of property assessments.

(3) To capitalize an assessment deferral loan program with moneys available in the Pollution Control Fund, available federal funds or available local funds. [Formerly 468.973]

Note: See note under 454.430 (Definitions for ORS 454.430 to 454.445) .

Source: Section 454.433 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.637 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.637
441.637 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall implement the provisions of ORS 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.680 (Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident) and shall adopt such rules as are reasonably necessary for the enforcement of ORS 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.680 (Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident) .

(2) Prior to proceeding with the procedures for notice prescribed under ORS 183.335 (Notice) , the department shall submit any proposed rules to an advisory group consisting of representatives of long term care providers, long term care advocates, relevant licensing boards and the department. The department shall consider and respond to the comments of the advisory group that pertain to any proposed rules before the department adopts the rules. [1993 c.759 §10(1),(2); 2017 c.679 §42]

Note: 441.637 (Rules) , 441.676 (Investigation of licensing violations) , 441.677 (Letter of determination) , 441.678 (Review of finding that nursing assistant responsible for abuse) and 441.679 (Preemployment inquiries) were added to and made a part of 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.680 (Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident) by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.637 — Rules; submission of rules to advisory group , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.280 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.280
447.280 Enforcement powers
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 447.210 (Definitions for ORS 447.210 to 447.280) to 447.280 (Enforcement powers) and rules adopted under them shall be considered part of the state building code and violations shall be subject to the provisions of ORS 455.450 (Prohibited acts) . [1971 c.320 §8; 1973 c.539 §10; 1979 c.133 §6]

Source: Section 447.280 — Enforcement powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.650 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.650
450.650 Board of directors
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a water authority shall be a board of directors of five or seven members.

(2) The term of office of a director of a water authority is four years.

(3) Any elector residing within the proposed water authority is qualified to be a member of the board of directors of the authority.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, a person who is an employee of a water authority is not qualified to serve as a director of the water authority by which the person is employed. [1987 c.863 §4; 1989 c.809 §2; 1993 c.577 §21]

Source: Section 450.650 — Board of directors; terms; qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.140 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.140
438.140 License content
Status: in_force

(1) A license issued to the owner of a clinical laboratory shall show on its face the names of the owners and directors, the location of the laboratory and the clinical laboratory specialties authorized under the license. The license shall be displayed at all times in a prominent place in the laboratory.

(2) A license issued to the owner of a clinical laboratory is not transferable. The license of the laboratory is voided 30 days after a change in its director if it has only one director or if all directors change or a change in the ownership or in the location of the laboratory. In case of death of a director, immediate notification to the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or a designee who shall be empowered to issue a special temporary permit of 30 days’ duration issued to a designated substitute director is required. If a license is voided or a special temporary permit is issued under this section, a new license application, accompanied by the nonrefundable license fee prescribed in ORS 438.130 (License application) , shall be filed with the authority. [1969 c.685 §8; 2009 c.595 §704]

Source: Section 438.140 — License content; display; nontransferability; voidability; special permit when director changes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.070 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.070
452.070 Substantial compliance suffices
Status: in_force

No defect in the contents of the petition or notice or proceedings shall vitiate the validity of the proceedings, if the petition contains a sufficient number of qualified signatures and describes the territory proposed as a district with reasonable certainty and the published notice describes the territory and states the date and place of the hearing.

Source: Section 452.070 — Substantial compliance suffices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.655 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.655
453.655 License or registration required for radiation source
Status: in_force

When under ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) a license or registration or both, as the case may be, is required for that purpose, no person shall receive, acquire, own, possess, use, manufacture, produce or transfer any radiation source without the license or registration or both, as the case may be. [1961 c.664 §6]

Source: Section 453.655 — License or registration required for radiation source , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).