ORS § 688.510 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.510
688.510 Certificate to practice fluoroscopy
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Fluoroscopy” means a technique for generating X-ray images and for presenting the X-ray images simultaneously and continuously as a visible image.

(b) “Physician assistant” means a physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) .

(c) “To practice fluoroscopy” means to initiate the generation of X-rays and to acquire visible images for the purpose of medical diagnosis.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, a physician assistant may not practice fluoroscopy on a person unless the physician assistant:

(a) Holds an active certificate issued by the Board of Medical Imaging under this section; and

(b) Operates fluoroscopic X-ray equipment in compliance with rules adopted by the board under this section.

(3) The board shall issue a certificate to practice fluoroscopy to a physician assistant who:

(a) Completes a fluoroscopy education program approved by the board;

(b) Submits an examination application to the board in a form and manner prescribed by the board;

(c) Pays an examination fee established by the board by rule;

(d) Passes an examination on fluoroscopy approved by the board;

(e) Submits a certificate application to the board in a form and manner prescribed by the board;

(f) Pays a certificate application fee established by the board by rule; and

(g) Meets the standards of ethical and professional conduct established by a credentialing organization or professional society related to the practice of medical imaging.

(4) The board shall renew the certificate to practice fluoroscopy of a physician assistant who:

(a) Submits a renewal application to the board in a form and manner prescribed by the board;

(b) Pays a renewal fee established by the board by rule; and

(c) Completes continuing education requirements approved by the board.

(5) A physician assistant may practice fluoroscopy before being issued a certificate under this section for the purpose of completing a fluoroscopy training program. A physician assistant must be supervised, as determined by the board by rule, when practicing fluoroscopy under this subsection.

(6) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board may refuse to issue or renew a certificate under this section or may suspend or revoke a certificate under this section if the applicant or certificate holder violates a provision of this section or any rule adopted by the board under this section. [2015 c.62 §2; 2021 c.349 §8]

Note: 688.510 (Certificate to practice fluoroscopy) was added to and made a part of 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 688.510 — Certificate to practice fluoroscopy; fees; rules; discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.455 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.455
689.455 Duty to report suspected violations and prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

(1) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a pharmacist or pharmacy technician shall report:

(a) Any suspected violations of this chapter or of ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) to 475.285 (Short title) and 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) to the State Board of Pharmacy; and

(b) Any prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) in the manner provided in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) .

(2) Any pharmacist or pharmacy technician who reports to the board as required by subsection (1) of this section in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof.

(3) Any information that the board obtains pursuant to ORS 689.405 (Grounds for discipline) or 689.445 (Penalties and reinstatement) or this section is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) . [1985 c.131 §3; 1995 c.440 §40; 1997 c.791 §49; 2001 c.595 §4; 2009 c.536 §18]

Source: Section 689.455 — Duty to report suspected violations and prohibited conduct; liability for reporting; confidentiality of report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.174 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.174
696.174 License renewal
Status: in_force

(1) To renew an active license or to reactivate a license for the first time since the license was renewed to an inactive status, a real estate licensee must complete 30 hours of real estate continuing education courses that are eligible for credit under ORS 696.182 (Continuing education) during the two years preceding the renewal or reactivation. The 30 hours must include:

(a) At least three hours in a course approved by the Real Estate Board on state and federal fair housing laws and recent changes in real estate rule and law; and

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) If the real estate broker is renewing an active license for the first time or reactivating a license for the first time since renewing the license to an inactive status, an advanced course in real estate practices approved by the Real Estate Agency;

(B) If a licensed real estate property manager is renewing an active license for the first time or reactivating a license for the first time since renewing the license to an inactive status, an advanced course in property management practices approved by the agency; or

(C) If a principal real estate broker is renewing an active license for the first time or reactivating a license for the first time since renewing the license to an inactive status, an advanced course in brokerage practices approved by the agency.

(2) The agency, in consultation with real estate professionals and educators, shall develop a reporting format to ensure that a real estate licensee has completed the number of hours required by subsection (1) of this section. The reporting format must include:

(a) The date, name and length of time of each course attended;

(b) The name of the real estate continuing education provider that offered the course;

(c) The name of the instructor who taught the course; and

(d) Any other information that the agency requires by rule.

(3) The agency may waive any portion of the requirements of this section for a real estate licensee who submits satisfactory evidence that poor health or other circumstances beyond the real estate licensee’s control prevented the real estate licensee from attending part or all of the continuing education courses required by subsection (1) of this section. [1969 c.674 §11; 1973 c.416 §6; 1977 c.649 §25; 1981 c.617 §9; 1983 c.359 §1; 1987 c.611 §19; 1989 c.724 §6; 1991 c.5 §33; 1995 c.335 §1; 2001 c.300 §14; 2009 c.324 §4; 2009 c.502 §2; 2011 c.158 §§11,12; 2017 c.234 §10; 2018 c.92 §1; 2021 c.161 §1]

Source: Section 696.174 — License renewal; reactivation; continuing education courses; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.240 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.240
686.240 Employment of investigator and other employees
Status: in_force

When it is considered necessary by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board for the proper execution of the duties imposed upon it, the board may employ an investigator or other employees, with payment to such employees to be made out of the funds of the board. [Amended by 1953 c.624 §9; 1983 c.389 §5]

Source: Section 686.240 — Employment of investigator and other employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.795 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.795
696.795 Authority of commissioner to conduct investigations and proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of an investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the commissioner may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence and require the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records which the commissioner deems relevant or material to the inquiry. Each witness who appears before the commissioner under a subpoena shall receive the fees and mileage provided for witnesses in civil cases.

(2) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena so issued or a party or witness refuses to testify on any matters, the judge of the circuit court or of any county, on the application of the commissioner, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein. [1989 c.724 §16]

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Source: Section 696.795 — Authority of commissioner to conduct investigations and proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.057 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.057
690.057 Independent contractor registration requirements
Status: in_force

(1) To be issued a registration to operate as an independent contractor, each applicant shall:

(a) Be 18 years of age or older.

(b) Comply with the rules of the Board of Cosmetology concerning health, safety and infection control.

(c) Comply with the applicable health and safety laws and rules of the Oregon Health Authority and any other state agencies.

(d) Pay the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(e) Hold an active certificate in good standing.

(2) A registration shall confer the right to an independent contractor to advertise and directly offer practitioner services to the public in a licensed facility or a facility operating under a temporary facility permit. [1999 c.425 §11; 2003 c.547 §42; 2005 c.648 §55; 2009 c.595 §1106; 2009 c.701 §36; 2013 c.314 §39]

Source: Section 690.057 — Independent contractor registration requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.095 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.095
677.095 Duty of care
Status: in_force

(1) A physician licensed to practice medicine or podiatry by the Oregon Medical Board has the duty to use that degree of care, skill and diligence that is used by ordinarily careful physicians in the same or similar circumstances in the community of the physician or a similar community.

(2) A physician assistant licensed to practice medicine by the board has the duty to use that degree of care, skill and diligence that is used by ordinarily careful physician assistants in the same or similar circumstances in the community of the physician assistant or a similar community.

(3) In any suit, action or arbitration seeking damages for professional liability from a health care provider, an issue may not be precluded on the basis of a default, stipulation, agreement or any other outcome at any stage of an investigation or an administrative proceeding, including but not limited to a final order. [1975 c.796 §10d; 1983 c.486 §7; 1995 c.684 §2; 1997 c.792 §19; 2013 c.129 §8; 2023 c.314 §2]

Source: Section 677.095 — Duty of care; legal issues not precluded by investigation or administrative proceeding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.385 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.385
696.385 Power of agency
Status: in_force

The Real Estate Agency shall have the power to:

(1) Adopt a seal by which it shall authenticate its proceedings.

(2) From time to time, circulate among the real estate licensees of Oregon any material that the agency may deem helpful or educational or proper for the guidance and welfare of the real estate licensees.

(3) Make and enforce rules as necessary to administer and enforce the provisions of, and enforce and discharge the duties defined in, any law with the administration or enforcement of which the agency is charged.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, when the agency proposes to adopt, amend or repeal a rule concerning real estate licensees, the agency shall:

(a) Submit a copy of the proposed rule to the Real Estate Board at least 10 days prior to publication of the notice of intended action required under ORS 183.335 (Notice) for the rule.

(b) Consider any recommendations that the board, by majority vote, makes concerning the proposed rule.

(c) Publish as part of the statement of need in the matters any written comments submitted by the board for publication under paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(5) Subsection (4) of this section does not apply to a temporary rule that is adopted, amended or suspended pursuant to ORS 183.335 (Notice) (5). However, the agency shall submit to the board a copy of any proposed temporary rule as soon as practicable and, to the extent possible under the circumstances, consider any recommendations that the board may make by majority vote regarding the temporary rule. [1963 c.580 §48; 1965 c.617 §5; 1981 c.617 §16; 1985 c.565 §116; 2013 c.145 §14; 2017 c.234 §22]

Source: Section 696.385 — Power of agency; rulemaking procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.690 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.690
673.690 Tax consultant’s records
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section, every person licensed as a tax consultant shall keep records of all personal income tax returns prepared by the person, or in the preparation of which advice or assistance of the person has been given. The records of the returns shall be kept for a period of not less than four years after the date of the preparation, advice or assistance.

(2) If a tax consultant is employed by another tax consultant, the records shall be kept by the employing tax consultant.

(3) If a tax consultant who has been designated as responsible for the tax return preparation activities and decisions of a partnership, corporation or other legal entity ceases to be connected with the partnership, corporation or other legal entity, the records shall be retained by the partnership, corporation or other legal entity. [1973 c.387 §17; 1975 c.464 §20; 2001 c.136 §7]

Source: Section 673.690 — Tax consultant’s records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.065 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.065
686.065 Issuance of temporary license to certain applicants
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a license may be issued a temporary license by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board who at the time of application:

(a) Holds a valid current license to practice veterinary medicine in another state or territory of the United States; and

(b) Has been actively engaged in some form of veterinary medicine practice for at least one year preceding the date of application.

(2) The temporary license issued under the provisions of this section entitles the applicant to engage in the active practice of veterinary medicine in this state and the applicant shall be eligible for the next examination. No temporary license shall be valid beyond the time for the next license examination for which the applicant is qualified. In the event any such applicant failed for good and sufficient reason to take the examination or was unable to pass it, and in the unanimous opinion of the board the applicant is sufficiently qualified to entitle the applicant to a second examination, the board, by unanimous consent, may extend the temporary license until the next succeeding examination. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the holder of a temporary license must be examined and satisfactorily pass the license examination next following the issuance of the temporary license and duly receive a license in order to continue active professional practice. [1953 c.624 §7; 1977 c.399 §1; 1985 c.112 §4; 1993 c.491 §2]

Source: Section 686.065 — Issuance of temporary license to certain applicants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.135 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.135
677.135 “Practice of medicine across state lines” defined for ORS 677.135 to 677.141
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 677.135 (“Practice of medicine across state lines” defined for ORS 677.135 to 677.141) to 677.141 (Responsibilities) :

(1) “The practice of medicine across state lines” means:

(a) The rendering directly to a person of a written or otherwise documented medical opinion concerning the diagnosis or treatment of that person located within this state for the purpose of patient care by a physician or physician assistant located outside this state as a result of the transmission of individual patient data by telemedicine, as defined in ORS 677.494 (Telemedicine) , from within this state to that physician, the physician’s agent or a physician assistant; or

(b) The rendering of medical treatment directly to a person located within this state by a physician or a physician assistant located outside this state as a result of the outward transmission of individual patient data by telemedicine from within this state to that physician, the physician’s agent or a physician assistant.

(2) “The practice of medicine across state lines” does not include the practice of medicine by a person practicing in this state under ORS 676.347 (Volunteer practice by out-of-state health care practitioner) . [1999 c.549 §2; 2021 c.349 §3; 2022 c.45 §16; 2022 c.62 §3]

Note: 677.135 (“Practice of medicine across state lines” defined for ORS 677.135 to 677.141) to 677.141 (Responsibilities) were added to and made a part of ORS chapter 677 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 677.135 — “Practice of medicine across state lines” defined for ORS 677.135 to 677.141 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.010
688.010 Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Physical therapist” means a person who is licensed pursuant to ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) to practice physical therapy.

(2) “Physical therapist aide” means a person who is trained by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to perform designated and supervised routine tasks related to physical therapy and who works under the direct on-site supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

(3) “Physical therapist assistant” means a person who assists a physical therapist in the administration of selected components of physical therapy intervention. A physical therapist assistant works under the supervision and direction of the physical therapist.

(4) “Physical therapy” means the care and services provided by a physical therapist or by a physical therapist assistant under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist.

(5) “Practice of physical therapy” means:

(a) Examining, evaluating and testing for mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations and disabilities or other neuromusculoskeletal conditions in order to determine a physical therapy diagnosis or prognosis or a plan of physical therapy intervention and to assess the ongoing effects of physical therapy intervention.

(b) Alleviating impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing, administering and modifying physical therapy interventions.

(c) Reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation and disability by physical therapy interventions that may include as a component the promotion and maintenance of health, fitness and quality of life in all age populations.

(d) Consulting or providing educational services to a patient for the purposes of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this subsection. [1959 c.461 §1; 1965 c.314 §1; 1969 c.339 §1; 1971 c.585 §1; 1975 c.111 §1; 1987 c.726 §5; 2005 c.627 §3; 2019 c.43 §13]

Source: Section 688.010 — Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.097 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.097
677.097 Procedure to obtain informed consent of patient
Status: in_force

(1) In order to obtain the informed consent of a patient, a physician or physician assistant shall explain the following:

(a) In general terms the procedure or treatment to be undertaken;

(b) That there may be alternative procedures or methods of treatment, if any; and

(c) That there are risks, if any, to the procedure or treatment.

(2) After giving the explanation specified in subsection (1) of this section, the physician or physician assistant shall ask the patient if the patient wants a more detailed explanation. If the patient requests further explanation, the physician or physician assistant shall disclose in substantial detail the procedure, the viable alternatives and the material risks unless to do so would be materially detrimental to the patient. In determining that further explanation would be materially detrimental the physician or physician assistant shall give due consideration to the standards of practice of reasonable medical or podiatric practitioners in the same or a similar community under the same or similar circumstances. [1977 c.657 §1; 1983 c.486 §8; 2011 c.550 §8; 2013 c.129 §9]

Source: Section 677.097 — Procedure to obtain informed consent of patient , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.323 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.323
696.323 Effect of violations by real estate licensee on associated licensees
Status: in_force

(1) A violation of a provision of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) or 696.890 (Duties of real estate property managers) , or a rule adopted pursuant to those sections, by a real estate licensee is not cause for the suspension or revocation of the license of another real estate licensee who is associated with the real estate licensee who committed the violation unless the Real Estate Commissioner, in the commissioner’s discretion, determines that the associated real estate licensee had knowledge of the violation by the real estate licensee.

(2) For purposes of a contested case hearing under ORS chapter 183, a persistent course of dealing by the real estate licensee who violated a provision of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) or 696.890 (Duties of real estate property managers) , or a rule adopted pursuant to those sections, constitutes prima facie evidence that an associated real estate licensee had knowledge of the violation by the real estate licensee. [2017 c.234 §2]

Note: 696.323 (Effect of violations by real estate licensee on associated licensees) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 696 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 696.323 — Effect of violations by real estate licensee on associated licensees; contested case hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.698 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.698
676.698 Temporary staffing agency authorization
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, the Health Licensing Office shall issue a temporary staffing agency authorization to an applicant that submits to the office:

(a) An application that includes the names and addresses of the applicant’s officers and directors and any other person that has ownership, partnership or a similar interest in the applicant;

(b) For the purposes of conducting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the fingerprints of all individuals described in paragraph (a) of this subsection;

(c) Copies of the applicant’s organizational documents, including but not limited to articles of incorporation and other relevant filings;

(d) Any other information requested by the office; and

(e) The applicable fee established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(2) An authorization issued under this section is subject to ORS 676.572 (Issuance of authorizations) . In order to renew an authorization issued under this section, a temporary staffing agency shall submit to the office a renewal application that includes:

(a) Any changes to the information described in subsection (1)(a) or (c) of this section;

(b) Any other information requested by the office; and

(c) The applicable fee established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(3) Every two years after the issuance of an authorization under subsection (1) of this section, as a condition of authorization renewal, the office shall require a temporary staffing agency to provide to the office the fingerprints described in subsection (1)(b) of this section for the purpose of conducting updated state and national criminal records checks under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) .

(4) The office may refuse to issue or renew an authorization under this section if the office is not satisfied with the results of a state or nationwide criminal records check conducted under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) using the fingerprints described in subsection (1)(b) of this section. [2022 c.92 §2]

Source: Section 676.698 — Temporary staffing agency authorization; renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.190 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.190
683.190 Acceptance of lens for duplication by unlicensed person prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) No person other than a licensed optometrist shall accept or offer to accept for purposes of duplication any ophthalmic lens ordinarily used before the human eye for corrective purposes or for assisting vision.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, any manufacturing, surfacing or dispensing optician may grind any such lens in conformity with the signed prescription or instruction, followed by a written prescription, of any optometrist duly licensed to practice in this state and any dispensing optician may supply any such lens in conformity with the prescription.

(3) Immediately upon completion of the necessary visual examination or examinations performed by a licensed optometrist, the optometrist shall provide the patient with the appropriate written prescription for correcting refractive errors, if any, in the eyesight of the patient. [Amended by 1987 c.443 §9; 1989 c.530 §1; 1993 c.727 §1]

Source: Section 683.190 — Acceptance of lens for duplication by unlicensed person prohibited; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.557 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.557
671.557 Injunctive relief
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedy available, if the State Landscape Contractors Board believes that a person has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in any act, practice or transaction that violates ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) , the board may direct the Attorney General to apply to the court for an injunction to restrain the person from engaging in the act, practice or transaction. [2005 c.609 §5]

Source: Section 671.557 — Injunctive relief , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.093 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.093
701.093 Change in responsible managing individual
Status: in_force

(1) If a person ceases to be the responsible managing individual for a contractor or business that is required under this chapter to have a responsible managing individual, the contractor or business shall include the following information in the notification to the Construction Contractors Board under ORS 701.114 (Change in responsible managing individual or persons exercising control of contractor) :

(a) The name of the former responsible managing individual;

(b) If the contractor or business is designating a qualified employee to be the responsible managing individual, the name and address for the employee;

(c) If the contractor or business is designating an individual to be a temporary responsible managing individual, the name and address of the individual; and

(d) Any other information required by the board.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 701.081 (Residential contractors) , 701.084 (Commercial contractors) and 701.091 (Responsible managing individual) , a contractor or business described in subsection (1) of this section may operate with a temporary responsible managing individual while awaiting verification from the board that an individual designated by the contractor or business to be the responsible managing individual is qualified to hold the position. A contractor or business may operate with a temporary responsible managing individual for the earlier of 14 days after giving the notification or until the date on which the contractor or business receives notice that the board has approved an individual to be the responsible managing individual for the contractor or business. [2017 c.483 §2]

Source: Section 701.093 — Change in responsible managing individual; temporary managing individual , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.062 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.062
700.062 Waste water specialist trainee registration
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) , upon application and payment of the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) , the Health Licensing Office shall issue registration as a waste water specialist trainee to any applicant who furnishes evidence satisfactory to the office that the applicant:

(a) Has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including at least 45 quarter hours or the equivalent in soil science courses; or

(b) Has a graduate degree in soil science from an accredited college or university.

(2) Soil science schooling obtained while serving in the United States Public Health Service or a branch of the Armed Services of the United States may be credited toward the soil science course requirement under this section. The Environmental Health Registration Board may use any system it considers reliable in assigning credit for relevant schooling under this subsection, including but not limited to assigning credit in conformance with the “Guide to Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Services” published by the American Council on Education. [1995 c.572 §6; 2003 c.547 §99; 2005 c.648 §111; 2013 c.314 §64; 2013 c.568 §132]

Source: Section 700.062 — Waste water specialist trainee registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.041 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.041
671.041 Certificate of registration for business entity
Status: in_force

(1) A business entity may apply to the State Board of Architect Examiners for a certificate of registration that authorizes the business entity to engage in the practice of architecture within this state as a registered architectural firm.

(2) The board by rule shall specify:

(a) The manner in which and the procedures under which a business entity may apply for a certificate of registration under subsection (1) of this section;

(b) The form and content of all application materials;

(c) The period during which a registration remains valid;

(d) Fees to apply for registration and to renew registration;

(e) Conditions or qualifications under which the board grants or denies registration; and

(f) Any other matter related to the registration of a business entity that the board deems necessary to specify.

(3) If an applicant under subsection (1) of this section meets the qualifications and conditions the board establishes for registration, the board shall issue a certificate of registration to the applicant. A registered architectural firm shall display a copy of the certificate of registration at each of the registered architectural firm’s places of business within this state.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A foreign architectural firm may offer to provide in this state services that constitute the practice of architecture, and may assume or use a name, form of address or other designation within this state that indicates or reasonably could be understood to indicate that the foreign architectural firm is an architectural firm or engages in the practice of architecture, if the foreign architectural firm provides a notice in writing to each person that responds to or accepts the offer that states that the foreign architectural firm is not a registered architectural firm.

(b) Notwithstanding the permission given under paragraph (a) of this subsection, a foreign architectural firm may not engage in the practice of architecture in this state without a certificate of registration.

(5) A business entity that provides services in this state that constitute the practice of architecture may provide the services only through, or under the responsible control of, an owner or employee of the business entity who is a registered architect.

(6) Any technical submission that a registered architectural firm submits to comply with a requirement under the laws of this state, or an ordinance or other law of a jurisdiction in this state, must bear the stamp of a registered architect who has responsible control of the technical submission and must display the name of the registered architectural firm.

(7) A registered architectural firm may not have, use, display or communicate a name or assumed business name that includes the name of an individual who was not previously or is not currently an owner, employee or otherwise in a contractual relationship with the registered architectural firm under which the individual previously engaged in or currently engages in the practice of architecture in this state. [1969 c.596 §2 (enacted in lieu of 671.040); 1971 c.587 §2; 1977 c.803 §4; 1985 c.764 §2; 1991 c.910 §3; 1995 c.327 §§ 1,6; 2013 c.196 §5; 2023 c.70 §5]

Source: Section 671.041 — Certificate of registration for business entity; requirements and procedure; display of certificate; registration of foreign architectural firm; responsible control by registered architect; use of stamp; restrictions on assumed business names; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.730 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.730
688.730 Use of title
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is a licensed athletic trainer under ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) may use the title “Athletic Trainer, Licensed” and the abbreviation “LAT.”

(2) A person who is a licensed athletic trainer under ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) and who is certified as an athletic trainer by, and in good standing with, the national Board of Certification may use the title “Athletic Trainer, Certified/Licensed” and the abbreviation “ATC.” [1999 c.736 §7; 2013 c.62 §3; 2019 c.378 §6]

Source: Section 688.730 — Use of title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.704 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.704
689.704 Preexposure and post-exposure antiretroviral therapies
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “HIV test” has the meaning given that term in ORS 433.045 (Notice of HIV test required) .

(b) “Post-exposure prophylactic antiretroviral therapy” means a drug or other therapy intended to reduce the likelihood of the acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus following a possible exposure to human immunodeficiency virus.

(c) “Preexposure prophylactic antiretroviral therapy” means a drug or other therapy intended to prevent the acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus.

(2) A pharmacist may prescribe, dispense and administer:

(a) Preexposure prophylactic antiretroviral therapies; and

(b) In accordance with any rules adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy under ORS 689.645 (Vaccines, patient care services, drugs and devices) , post-exposure prophylactic antiretroviral therapies.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A pharmacist may perform an HIV test or may order an HIV test performed by a laboratory. A laboratory that performs an HIV test ordered under this subsection shall submit the results of the HIV test to the pharmacist who ordered the test.

(b) A pharmacist who orders or performs an HIV test under this subsection shall comply with the requirements of ORS 433.045 (Notice of HIV test required) .

(4) The State Board of Pharmacy shall adopt rules to carry out this section. The rules adopted under this subsection must allow a pharmacist to prescribe, dispense and administer up to a 30-day supply of a preexposure prophylactic antiretroviral therapy to a patient based solely on the pharmacist’s interpretation that the results of an HIV test administered under this section indicate the patient is HIV-negative. [2021 c.365 §2]

Source: Section 689.704 — Preexposure and post-exposure antiretroviral therapies; HIV tests; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.100 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.100
673.100 License as public accountant
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Accountancy shall issue a license as a public accountant to a person who applies for the license and who:

(a) Passes an examination on the code of professional ethics adopted by the board;

(b) Meets the requirements of ORS 673.050 (General qualifications for candidates for C.P.A. examination) for admission to the examination for the certificate of certified public accountant;

(c) Takes the examination for the certificate of certified public accountant pursuant to ORS 673.060 (C.P.A. and public accountant examination) and receives a passing grade in those sections of the examination that the board may require by rule; and

(d) Has at least one year of public accountancy experience or the equivalent satisfactory to the board.

(2) An applicant for a license as a public accountant must make application on a form provided by the board. The board shall charge each applicant a fee for application in an amount determined by the board by rule. [Amended by 1975 c.440 §10; 1981 c.89 §6; 1983 c.255 §2; 1991 c.187 §5; 1993 c.300 §3; 1999 c.310 §3; 1999 c.322 §9; 2001 c.735 §1; 2007 c.112 §6]

Source: Section 673.100 — License as public accountant; application; rules; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.215 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.215
701.215 Officers
Status: in_force

(1) The Construction Contractors Board shall select from among its members a chairperson, a vice chairperson and such other officers for such terms and with such duties and powers necessary for the performance of their duties as the board determines.

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

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

(4) The board may create advisory committees as the board considers necessary. The chairperson of the board, or a board member designated by the chairperson, shall be a member of any advisory committee created by the board. [1971 c.740 §6; 1989 c.928 §23; 2001 c.160 §6]

Source: Section 701.215 — Officers; quorum; compensation and expenses; advisory committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.395 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.395
675.395 Sexual Offense Treatment Board
Status: in_force

(1) The Sexual Offense Treatment Board is established within the Health Licensing Office. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor from lists of recommended persons submitted as provided in subsection (2) of this section. All members of the board must be residents of this state.

(2) Of the members appointed to the board:

(a) Two shall be from a list submitted by the Oregon Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers;

(b) Two shall be from a list submitted by the Oregon Adolescent Sex Offending Treatment Network or a successor organization;

(c) One shall be from a list submitted by the Oregon Association of Community Corrections Directors;

(d) One shall be from a list submitted by the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors Association; and

(e) One shall be from a list submitted by a victims’ advocacy organization.

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

(4) Members of the board are eligible for compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

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

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

(7) The board shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chair or of a majority of the members of the board. The board shall meet at least once each calendar year.

(8) A board member appointed under this section who is also a certified clinical sexual offense therapist, certified associate sexual offense therapist or certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist must satisfy all requirements for certification provided in ORS 675.375 (Certification) and must obtain certification within 12 months of the member’s appointment. [2007 c.841 §7; 2009 c.701 §6; 2013 c.568 §14; 2017 c.421 §8; 2019 c.68 §10]

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

Source: Section 675.395 — Sexual Offense Treatment Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.650 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.650
676.650 Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians within the Health Licensing Office, consisting of:

(a) Nine members appointed by the Governor; and

(b) The section manager of the Radiation Protection Services Section of the Oregon Health Authority, or the section manager’s designee.

(2) Of the nine members appointed by the Governor:

(a) Five must be certified advanced estheticians;

(b) Two must be physicians or physician assistants licensed under ORS chapter 677 or nurse practitioners licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) ; and

(c) Two must be public members who are residents of this state.

(3) The board member described in subsection (1)(b) of this section is a nonvoting ex officio member of the board.

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

(5) The voting members of the board shall select one of the voting members as chairperson and another voting member as vice chairperson. The board shall establish the terms of service for the chairperson and the vice chairperson and the duties and powers of the chairperson and the vice chairperson.

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

(7) Official action by the board requires the approval of a majority of the voting members of the board.

(8) The board shall meet at a place, day and hour determined by the board. The board also may meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the board. [2015 c.722 §5]

Source: Section 676.650 — Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.060 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.060
684.060 Reciprocity
Status: in_force

(1) A person licensed to practice chiropractic under the laws of another state who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners that the person possesses qualifications at least equal to those required of persons eligible for licensing under this chapter and who meets the requirements of ORS 684.040 (Application for license) may be issued a license to practice chiropractic in this state without examination upon payment of a fee established by the board by rule.

(2) The board may fix the minimum number of years of practice under the laws of another state required to qualify for a license under this section. [Amended by 1969 c.191 §4; 1991 c.300 §4; 1991 c.892 §5; 2013 c.514 §4]

Source: Section 684.060 — Reciprocity; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.165 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.165
680.165 Monitoring performance
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may appoint a consultant or a committee or committees, each consisting of one or more licensed dental hygienists in this state, to study and report to the board the condition of and dental hygiene treatment rendered to any person or persons by any licensed dental hygienist in this state, or by any person purporting to practice dental hygiene in this state. Any person, hospital, sanitarium, professional grievance committee, nursing or rest home or other organization may, subject to the laws governing privileged or confidential communications, provide information, interviews, reports, statements, memoranda or other data relating to the condition and treatment of any person, to any such consultant, committee or the board, to be used in the course of any study for the purpose of improving the standards of dental hygiene practice, or to enable the board to assess the desirability of disciplinary action relating thereto. No liability of any kind or character for damages or other relief shall arise or be enforced against any such person or organization by reason of having provided such information or material, or arise or be enforced against any consultant or member of such committee by reason of having released or published the findings and conclusions of such consultants or committees to advance dental hygiene science and dental hygiene education, or by reason of having released or published generally a summary of such studies. Testimony given to and the proceedings, reports, statements, opinions, findings and conclusions of such consultants and committees and the board shall be confidential but this shall not preclude the use of the subpoena power with respect to the actual records of dentists, dental hygienists, patients, hospitals, sanitaria, nursing or rest homes.

(2) There shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action for damages shall arise against, any consultant or member of a duly appointed committee for any act or proceeding undertaken or performed within the scope of the functions of any such consultant or committee, if such consultant or committee member acts without malice, has made a reasonable effort to obtain the facts of the matter as to which the member acts, and acts in a reasonable belief that the action taken is warranted by the facts known after such reasonable effort to obtain the facts. [1985 c.323 §19]

Source: Section 680.165 — Monitoring performance; information available to monitor; confidentiality; liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.550 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.550
701.550 Notice of Department of Consumer and Business Services rules regarding thermostats containing mercury
Status: in_force

The Construction Contractors Board shall provide an annual notice to each contractor licensed under this chapter that informs contractors of the rules developed by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services pursuant to ORS 455.355 (Rules governing mercury thermostats) prohibiting the installation of thermostats that contain mercury and requiring proper disposal of thermostats that contain mercury. [2001 c.924 §22]

Source: Section 701.550 — Notice of Department of Consumer and Business Services rules regarding thermostats containing mercury , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 695.230 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 695 / Section 695.230
695.230 Delivery of invoice to vendee
Status: in_force

Any person who sells a secondhand watch shall deliver to the vendee a written invoice setting forth the name and address of the vendor, the name and address of the vendee, the date of the sale, the name of the watch or its maker, and the serial numbers, if any, or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks on its case and movement. If the serial numbers, or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks have been erased, defaced, removed, altered or covered, this shall be set forth in the invoice. A duplicate of the invoice shall be kept on file by the vendor of the secondhand watch for at least one year from the date of the sale thereof.

Source: Section 695.230 — Delivery of invoice to vendee; contents; duplicate invoice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors695.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.330 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.330
701.330 Consumer notice form
Status: in_force

(1) The Construction Contractors Board shall adopt by rule a consumer notice form designed to inform a property owner or original purchaser of the actions the property owner or original purchaser should take to protect the property owner in a residential structure or zero-lot-line dwelling repair, remodel or construction project or to protect the original purchaser in a residential structure or zero-lot-line dwelling construction project. The form shall briefly describe and identify additional sources of information regarding:

(a) Contractor licensing standards;

(b) Contractor bond and insurance requirements;

(c) The requirement to offer a warranty under ORS 701.320 (Offer of warranty) ; and

(d) Other information specified by the board.

(2) The board shall adopt by rule a notice of procedure form that briefly describes and identifies additional sources of information regarding the procedure described under ORS 701.560 (Definitions for ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605) to 701.595 (Failure to follow notice of defect procedure) and other information specified by the board.

(3) The consumer notice form and notice of procedure form adopted by the board shall include signature lines for the contractor and for the property owner or original purchaser.

(4) The board shall adopt rules specifying the time and manner for a contractor to deliver a consumer notice form and notice of procedure form.

(5) The board may adopt rules that require a contractor to maintain evidence of delivery of the consumer notice form and notice of procedure form and that specify the retention period for and the form of that evidence. [2007 c.648 §14; 2009 c.409 §4]

Source: Section 701.330 — Consumer notice form; notice of procedure form; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.470 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.470
677.470 Definitions for ORS 677.470 to 677.480
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 677.470 (Definitions for ORS 677.470 to 677.480) to 677.480 (Discipline) :

(1) “Controlled substance” has the meaning given that term under ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(2) “Health care professional” means a person licensed by a health professional regulatory board who is practicing within the scope of practice of that licensure and who is authorized to prescribe or administer controlled substances.

(3) “Health professional regulatory board” has the meaning given that term in ORS 676.440 (Duty of health professional regulatory boards to encourage multidisciplinary pain management services) . [1995 c.380 §2; 1999 c.480 §1; 2007 c.351 §1]

Source: Section 677.470 — Definitions for ORS 677.470 to 677.480 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.240 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.240
703.240 Disposition of fees
Status: in_force

All fees, moneys or other revenues received or collected by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training under ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) shall be deposited in the Police Standards and Training Account. [1975 c.608 §27; 1997 c.853 §58]

Source: Section 703.240 — Disposition of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.460 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.460
681.460 Rules
Status: in_force

In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may make reasonable rules to carry out the functions vested in the board under ORS 681.420 (Powers and duties) . [Formerly 694.505; 1995 c.280 §22]

Source: Section 681.460 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.115 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.115
697.115 Fee for collection of commercial debt
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “commercial debt” means any obligation for payment of money or thing of value arising out of an agreement or contract, express or implied, in which the transaction that is the subject of the agreement or contract is not primarily for personal, family or household purposes.

(2) A person using a private collection agency to collect a commercial debt owed to the person may add a reasonable fee to the amount of the commercial debt, payable by the debtor, to compensate the person, in whole or in part, for the collection agency fee incurred or to be incurred. A person may not add a fee under this section that:

(a) Exceeds the collection fee of the private collection agency; or

(b) Was not authorized in the agreement or contract creating the commercial debt. [2003 c.66 §2; 2007 c.204 §2]

CHECK-CASHING BUSINESSES

Source: Section 697.115 — Fee for collection of commercial debt; amount; limit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.655 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.655
676.655 Board powers
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the powers granted to the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians by ORS 676.630 (Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660) to 676.660 (Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures) , the board shall have the power to:

(a) Adopt rules and take actions necessary to carry out the duties of the board under ORS 676.630 (Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660) to 676.660 (Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures) .

(b) Adopt rules establishing sanitation and safety requirements for advanced nonablative esthetics procedures.

(c) Adopt rules establishing a professional code of conduct for certified advanced estheticians.

(d) Adopt any other rule necessary to regulate certified advanced estheticians.

(e) Provide advice to the Health Licensing Office on issues related to advanced nonablative esthetics procedures.

(f) Compile information related to advanced nonablative esthetics procedures and direct the office to disseminate the information to certified advanced estheticians.

(2) In adopting rules under subsection (1)(b) of this section, the board shall adopt rules:

(a) Requiring a certified advanced esthetician to conduct all advanced nonablative esthetics procedures in a facility for which a license has been issued under ORS 690.055 (Facility license and temporary facility permit requirements) ;

(b) Requiring a certified advanced esthetician to maintain client disclosure forms that include, at a minimum, disclosure of the existence of professional liability insurance; and

(c) Requiring a certified advanced esthetician to enter into an agreement with:

(A) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or a nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) ; or

(B) A licensed health care professional who works at the same location as the certified advanced esthetician and who has the authority to prescribe drugs listed in Schedule III, IV or V.

(3) The purpose of an agreement described in subsection (2)(c) of this section is to provide a certified advanced esthetician with a licensed health care professional to whom the certified advanced esthetician may refer a client of the certified advanced esthetician. [2015 c.722 §6]

Source: Section 676.655 — Board powers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.375 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.375
681.375 Role of speech-language pathology assistants
Status: in_force

The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall adopt rules to define the role of speech-language pathology assistants, including but not limited to:

(1) The responsibilities of speech-language pathologists for the supervision and instruction of speech-language pathology assistants, including the frequency, duration and documentation of direct, on-site supervision and the quantity and content of instruction.

(2) The ratio of speech-language pathology assistants to speech-language pathologists.

(3) The scope of duties and restrictions on responsibilities of speech-language pathology assistants.

(4) The qualifications that must be met before a speech-language pathology assistant may be certified.

(5) Clarification of the differences between the scope of duties of speech-language pathology assistants and of instructional assistants as described in ORS 681.360 (Certificate for speech-language pathology assistant) (5). [2001 c.626 §8; 2005 c.698 §15; 2015 c.245 §52]

Source: Section 681.375 — Role of speech-language pathology assistants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.085 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.085
675.085 Investigation
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) , the Oregon Board of Psychology shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) .

(2) Where the board proposes to refuse to issue a license or to impose any disciplinary action under ORS 675.070 (Authorized sanctions) , opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183. The board shall render its decision within 30 days after the hearing.

(3) Adoption of rules, conduct of hearings, issuance of orders and judicial review of rules and orders shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.734 §117; 1973 c.777 §11; 1985 c.90 §8; 1997 c.791 §11; 2017 c.6 §12]

Source: Section 675.085 — Investigation; disciplinary procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.677 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.677
676.677 Standards of practice and professional responsibility
Status: in_force

A lactation consultant shall comply with the standards of practice and professional responsibility for lactation consultants that are adopted by rule by the Health Licensing Office under ORS 676.689 (Rules) . [2017 c.499 §4]

Source: Section 676.677 — Standards of practice and professional responsibility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.425 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.425
671.425 Issuance of registration after revocation
Status: in_force

If the State Landscape Architect Board revokes the registration of a registered landscape architect under ORS 671.404 (Grounds for refusal to register or renew or for suspension) , the board may issue registration under ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) to the individual whose registration is revoked if the individual:

(1) Files a new application for the registration and passes an examination given by the board; and

(2) Establishes to the satisfaction of the board that all loss caused by the acts for which the registration was revoked has been fully satisfied and that the individual has complied with all conditions imposed by the decision of revocation. [1981 c.536 §12; 1987 c.414 §42e; 2001 c.950 §18; 2003 c.14 §422; 2013 c.1 §86]

Source: Section 671.425 — Issuance of registration after revocation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.450 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.450
701.450 Home inspector undertaking of repair work on inspected structure
Status: in_force

A business licensed as a contractor under this chapter and providing home inspector services by a home inspector certified under ORS 701.445 (Home inspectors) may not undertake, offer to undertake or offer to submit a bid to undertake work to repair a structure inspected by an owner or employee of the business within the 12 months following the inspection. [Formerly 701.355]

Source: Section 701.450 — Home inspector undertaking of repair work on inspected structure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.568 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.568
671.568 Inactive status for landscape contracting business license
Status: in_force

(1) If a licensed landscape contracting business is not operating as a landscape contracting business, the State Landscape Contractors Board may, upon request, place the license of the landscape contracting business in inactive status.

(2) A landscape contracting business in inactive status remains subject to board jurisdiction and is required to comply with the requirements for a landscape contracting business other than the security requirement under ORS 671.690 (Surety bond, letter of credit or other security) and the insurance requirements under ORS 671.565 (Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements) .

(3) A landscape contracting business that is in inactive status may not:

(a) Perform work as a landscape contracting business;

(b) Offer or provide for the performance of landscaping work as a landscape contracting business; or

(c) Obtain a building permit for work involving landscaping work by the landscape contracting business.

(4) A landscape contracting business license may not be placed or maintained in inactive status more than once during a licensing period. [2005 c.609 §2; 2007 c.541 §18]

Source: Section 671.568 — Inactive status for landscape contracting business license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.220 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.220
681.220 Policy
Status: in_force

It is declared to be a policy of this state that it is necessary to provide regulatory authority over persons offering speech-language pathology and audiology services to the public in order to:

(1) Safeguard the public health, safety and welfare;

(2) Protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous and unauthorized persons;

(3) Protect the public from unprofessional conduct by qualified speech-language pathologists and audiologists; and

(4) Help ensure the availability of the highest possible quality speech-language pathology and audiology services to people of this state who have communication disabilities. [Formerly 694.315; 1989 c.224 §134; 1995 c.280 §2; 2005 c.698 §2; 2007 c.70 §307]

Source: Section 681.220 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.075 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.075
682.075 Ambulance construction, maintenance and operation
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to any law or rule pursuant thereto relating to the construction or equipment of ambulances, the Oregon Health Authority shall, with the advice of the State Emergency Medical Service Committee appointed under ORS 682.039 (State Emergency Medical Service Committee) and in accordance with ORS chapter 183, adopt and when necessary amend or repeal rules relating to the construction, maintenance, capacity, sanitation, emergency medical supplies and equipment of ambulances.

(2) In order for an owner to secure and retain a license for an ambulance under this chapter, it shall meet the requirements imposed by rules of the authority. The requirements may relate to construction, maintenance, capacity, sanitation and emergency medical supplies and equipment on ambulances. Such requirements shall include, but are not limited to, requirements relating to space in patient compartments, access to patient compartments, storage facilities, operating condition, cots, mattresses, stretchers, cot and stretcher fasteners, bedding, oxygen and resuscitation equipment, splints, tape, bandages, tourniquets, patient convenience accessories, cleanliness of vehicle and laundering of bedding. [Formerly 823.080; 2009 c.595 §1075]

Source: Section 682.075 — Ambulance construction, maintenance and operation; compliance requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.395 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.395
696.395 Power of commissioner
Status: in_force

The Real Estate Commissioner shall have the power to:

(1) For the purpose of administration, organize and reorganize, as necessary, the Real Estate Agency in the manner that the commissioner deems necessary to properly conduct the work of the agency.

(2) Appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the agency, or such other agents or representatives, and prescribe their duties and fix their compensation, subject to the applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law. Subject to any other applicable law regulating travel expenses, the officers, employees, agents or representatives of the agency shall be allowed such reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses as may be incurred in the performance of their duties.

(3) Require a fidelity bond or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) of any officer or employee of the agency who has charge of, handles or has access to any state money or property, and who is not otherwise required by law to give a bond or letter of credit. The amounts of the bonds or letters of credit shall be fixed by the commissioner, except as otherwise provided by law, and the sureties or letter of credit issuers shall be approved by the commissioner. The agency shall pay the premium on the bonds and the fees for the letters of credit. [1963 c.580 §42; 1977 c.649 §45; 1987 c.414 §38a; 1991 c.331 §105; 1997 c.631 §524]

Source: Section 696.395 — Power of commissioner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.205 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.205
696.205 Death or incapacity of sole principal real estate broker or sole licensed real estate property manager
Status: in_force

(1) If a real estate licensee who is the sole principal real estate broker or sole licensed real estate property manager of a registered business name dies or becomes incapacitated, the Real Estate Commissioner may issue a temporary license to the executor, administrator or personal representative of the estate of the deceased real estate licensee or to the court-appointed fiduciary of the incapacitated real estate licensee, or to some other individual designated by the commissioner. The commissioner shall determine whether the temporary licensee may continue to conduct the professional real estate activity of the real estate licensee or may wind up the affairs of the real estate licensee. The term of a temporary license issued under this section may not exceed one year from the date of issuance unless the commissioner, in the discretion of the commissioner, extends the term of the temporary license based on sufficient cause provided by the temporary licensee to the commissioner.

(2) The Real Estate Agency may adopt administrative rules to administer this section or to authorize an individual to conduct or wind up the professional real estate activity on behalf of the deceased or incapacitated principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager. [1975 c.746 §7; 2001 c.300 §17; 2005 c.116 §6; 2007 c.319 §8; 2009 c.324 §3; 2017 c.234 §13]

Source: Section 696.205 — Death or incapacity of sole principal real estate broker or sole licensed real estate property manager; temporary license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.225 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.225
677.225 Automatic suspension of license for mental illness or imprisonment
Status: in_force

(1) A person’s license issued under this chapter is suspended automatically if:

(a) The licensee is adjudged to be a person with mental illness under ORS 426.130 (Court determination of mental illness) or is admitted on a voluntary basis to a treatment facility for mental illness that affects the ability of the licensee to safely practice medicine and if the licensee’s residence in the hospital exceeds 25 consecutive days; or

(b) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the licensee is an adult in custody in a penal institution.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The clerk of the court ordering commitment or incarceration under subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section shall cause to be mailed to the Oregon Medical Board, as soon as possible, a certified copy of the court order. The clerk may not charge a fee for performing the duties prescribed by this paragraph.

(b) The administrator of the hospital to which a person with a license issued under this chapter has voluntarily applied for admission shall cause to be mailed to the board as soon as possible, a certified copy of the record of the voluntary admission of the person.

(c) Written evidence received from the supervisory authority of a penal or mental institution that the licensee is an adult in custody or patient therein is prima facie evidence for the purpose of subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section.

(3) A suspension under this section may be terminated by the board when:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The board receives evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee is not a person with mental illness as defined in ORS 426.005 (Definitions for ORS 426.005 to 426.390) ; or

(B) The board receives evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee is no longer incarcerated; and

(b) The board is satisfied, with due regard for the public interest, that the licensee’s privilege to practice may be restored.

(4) This section does not apply to a licensee who is an adult in custody in a penal institution if the sole reason for incarceration is the licensee’s performance of, or assistance in the performance of, a reproductive or gender-affirming health care service that is otherwise lawful in this state but unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the licensee provided, or assisted in the provision of, the service, so long as the service provided was performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the service. [1955 c.317 §1; 1961 c.257 §1; 1967 c.470 §39; 1983 c.486 §27; 1983 c.740 §250; 1989 c.830 §15; 1997 c.792 §22; 2013 c.360 §62; 2019 c.213 §115; 2023 c.228 §33]

Source: Section 677.225 — Automatic suspension of license for mental illness or imprisonment; exception; termination of suspension , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.040 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.040
684.040 Application for license
Status: in_force

(1) A person applying for a license to practice chiropractic in this state shall apply to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners on a form and in the manner prescribed by the board. The application must be accompanied by the following nonrefundable fees:

(a) An application fee in an amount established by the board by rule; and

(b) The fee for a criminal records check in the amount established by the board by rule under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) .

(2) Each applicant shall furnish to the board:

(a) Evidence satisfactory to the board of the applicant’s good moral character.

(b) A certificate of proficiency in the fundamental sciences (Part I, taken subsequent to January 1, 1971) issued to the applicant by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

(c) Evidence of successful completion of at least two years of liberal arts and sciences study, in any college or university accredited by either the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or its successor, or a like regional association, or in any college or university in Oregon approved for granting degrees by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(d) A diploma and transcript, certified by the registrar, or other documents satisfactory to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners evidencing graduation from a chiropractic school or college approved by the board under the board’s academic standards, or from a school accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or its successor agency, under standards that are accepted and adopted biennially by the board in the version applied to that school by the accrediting agency.

(e) A statement of any other health care provider license in this state held by the applicant, with identifying information required by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

(3) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (2)(c) or (d) of this section if the applicant provides the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners with documentation of military training or experience that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the education required by subsection (2)(c) or (d) of this section.

(4) The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners may waive the requirements of subsection (2)(c) of this section for any applicant for a license to practice chiropractic if the applicant is licensed in another state and practiced chiropractic in that state, but the applicant must pass the examination authorized by ORS 684.050 (Examination) or by ORS 684.052 (Use of nationally administered test) . [Amended by 1953 c.432 §2; 1969 c.191 §1; 1973 c.31 §4; 1975 c.492 §2; 1985 c.354 §4; 1987 c.376 §1; 1989 c.805 §1; 1991 c.300 §1; 1991 c.892 §2; 1995 c.493 §3; 1997 c.264 §6; 1997 c.652 §41; 2005 c.730 §84; 2011 c.637 §286; 2012 c.43 §14; 2013 c.1 §87; 2013 c.514 §1; 2013 c.747 §174]

Source: Section 684.040 — Application for license; qualifications; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.150 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.150
701.150 Determination of amount to be paid from bond
Status: in_force

(1) If a licensed contractor fails to pay a complainant amounts due under a court judgment or under a final order of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, the Construction Contractors Board shall issue a determination stating the amount that a surety must pay the complainant. The surety shall pay the amount required under the determination as follows:

(a) If the complaint was filed under ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) , the surety shall pay the amount from a bond required for a residential contractor.

(b) If the complaint was filed under ORS 701.146 (Resolution of complaints involving work on large commercial structures or certain small commercial structures) , the surety shall pay the amount from a bond required for a commercial contractor.

(2) The surety may not pay on a complaint until the surety receives notice from the board that the complaint is ready for payment.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 701.153 (Recording of order as lien) and 701.157 (Satisfaction of order against commercial contractor) , a bond is not subject to payment for a complaint that is filed more than 14 months after the earlier of:

(a) The expiration or cancellation date of the license that was in force when the work that is the subject of the complaint was completed or abandoned; or

(b) The date that the surety canceled the bond. [1971 c.740 §17; 1973 c.832 §60; 1981 c.618 §7; 1983 c.616 §15; 1987 c.414 §40c; 1989 c.928 §18; 1991 c.181 §11; 1997 c.387 §7; 1999 c.59 §208; 1999 c.402 §32; 2001 c.197 §16; 2001 c.427 §1a; 2007 c.793 §19; 2007 c.836 §69; 2011 c.630 §§49,69; 2016 c.99 §11]

Source: Section 701.150 — Determination of amount to be paid from bond , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.250 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.250
681.250 Requirement for license in speech-language pathology or audiology
Status: in_force

(1) A license shall be issued to qualified persons either in speech-language pathology or audiology. A person may be licensed in both areas if the person meets the respective qualifications and in such instances the license fee shall be as though for one license.

(2) No person shall practice speech-language pathology or audiology or purport to be a speech-language pathologist or audiologist in this state unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. [Formerly 694.335; 1987 c.158 §142; 1995 c.280 §4]

Source: Section 681.250 — Requirement for license in speech-language pathology or audiology , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).