ORS § 685.195 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.195
685.195 Authority of Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

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

(5) Is under investigation by the board. [2005 c.730 §58; 2009 c.43 §29]

Note: 685.195 (Authority of Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine to require fingerprints) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 685 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 685.195 — Authority of Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 691.465 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 691 / Section 691.465
691.465 License renewal
Status: in_force

To renew a license issued under ORS 691.405 (Definitions for ORS 691.405 to 691.485) to 691.485 (Board of Licensed Dietitians) , the licensee must submit to the Health Licensing Office:

(1) A completed renewal application;

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

(3) Satisfactory evidence of having completed any required continuing education credits on or before the expiration date of the license as specified by office rule. [1989 c.487 §7; 1991 c.77 §1; 1991 c.703 §34; 1993 c.10 §1; 2007 c.768 §52; 2009 c.42 §1; 2011 c.630 §9; 2013 c.314 §50; 2013 c.568 §105]

Source: Section 691.465 — License renewal; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors691.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.137 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.137
677.137 License required for practice of medicine across state lines
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not engage in the practice of medicine across state lines, claim qualification to engage in the practice of medicine across state lines or use any title, word or abbreviation to indicate or to induce another to believe that the person is licensed to engage in the practice of medicine across state lines unless the person is licensed in accordance with ORS 677.139 (License to practice medicine across state lines) .

(2) ORS 677.135 (“Practice of medicine across state lines” defined for ORS 677.135 to 677.141) to 677.141 (Responsibilities) do not apply to a physician or physician assistant engaging in the practice of medicine across state lines in an emergency, as defined by rule of the Oregon Medical Board.

(3) ORS 677.135 (“Practice of medicine across state lines” defined for ORS 677.135 to 677.141) to 677.141 (Responsibilities) do not apply to a licensed physician or physician assistant located outside this state who:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Consults with another physician or physician assistant licensed to practice medicine in this state; and

(B) Does not undertake the primary responsibility for diagnosing or rendering treatment to a patient within this state;

(b) Has an established provider-patient relationship with a patient who is in Oregon temporarily for the purpose of business, education, vacation or work and who requires the direct medical treatment by that physician or physician assistant; or

(c) Has, with a patient located in Oregon, an established provider-patient relationship to provide temporary or intermittent follow-up care.

(4) A physician or physician assistant who is located outside this state and practices medicine as described in subsection (3) of this section is subject to this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, including but not limited to the disciplinary authority of the board, while or as a result of practicing medicine as described in subsection (3) of this section.

(5) The board may adopt rules to carry out this section. [1999 c.549 §3; 2021 c.349 §4; 2023 c.147 §2]

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

Source: Section 677.137 — License required for practice of medicine across state lines; exceptions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.398 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.398
696.398 Delegation by commissioner to employees
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Commissioner may delegate to any of the officers and employees of the Real Estate Agency to exercise or discharge in the commissioner’s name any power, duty or function vested in or imposed upon the commissioner under this chapter. The power to administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, take evidence and require the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records, and to sign notices and orders may be exercised by an officer or employee of the agency only when specified in writing by the commissioner and filed in the records of the Real Estate Agency.

(2) An official act of an individual acting in the commissioner’s name and by authority of the commissioner shall be deemed to be an official act of the commissioner. [1975 c.746 §26; 2007 c.319 §14]

Source: Section 696.398 — Delegation by commissioner to employees; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.642 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.642
697.642 Bond requirement
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for registration as a debt management service provider at the time of application shall file with the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services a bond issued by one or more corporate sureties authorized to do business in this state. The bond must:

(a) Be in an amount that is:

(A) A minimum of $10,000; or

(B) An amount the director specifies by rule.

(b) Require the surety company to provide written notice to the director by registered or certified mail:

(A) At least 30 days before the surety company cancels or revokes the bond; or

(B) Whenever the surety company pays for a loss under the bond.

(c) Satisfy the provisions of subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The bond that a debt management service provider must file under subsection (1) of this section, in addition to the requirements set forth under subsection (1) of this section, must be:

(a) Payable to the order of the director; and

(b) Conditioned so that the corporate surety or the debt management service provider upon the director’s order or a court order pays all amounts due for a violation of the debt management service provider’s duties and obligations to consumers under ORS 697.652 (Written agreement and budget analysis requirement) to 697.702 (Interference with records of debt management service provider) .

(3) If a surety cancels, revokes or otherwise terminates a bond required under subsection (1) of this section or if the amount of the bond is reduced to less than the amount required under subsection (1) of this section, the debt management service provider shall immediately:

(a) File a replacement bond; or

(b) Surrender the debt management service provider’s registration to the director and cease operating as a debt management service provider or providing debt management services.

(4) A person that has a right of action against a debt management service provider under ORS 697.718 (Liability for consumer’s ascertainable loss) has a right of action against the bond required under subsection (1) of this section. [1983 c.17 §6; 1989 c.209 §2; 2009 c.604 §4]

Source: Section 697.642 — Bond requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.120 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.120
686.120 Grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

(1) With the consent of five members, the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may discipline in accordance with ORS 686.150 (Disciplinary sanctions) any permit or license holder under this chapter for unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.

(2) The board may discipline in accordance with ORS 686.150 (Disciplinary sanctions) any permit or license holder who:

(a) After undergoing a physical or mental health evaluation ordered by the board, has been determined to have a physical condition that makes the permit or license holder unable to safely conduct the practice of veterinary medicine;

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

(c) Publicly professes to cure or treat diseases of a highly contagious, infectious and incurable nature;

(d) In any way cares or treats injury and deformity in such a way as to deceive the public; or

(e) Tests any horse, mule or ass for glanders, or cow or cattle for tuberculosis, and knowingly, wrongfully and maliciously states verbally or in writing that the animals are diseased or in a disease-free condition contrary to the indication of the test made. [Amended by 1977 c.399 §5; 1985 c.112 §13; 1993 c.491 §6; 2005 c.163 §1; 2009 c.756 §59]

Source: Section 686.120 — Grounds for discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.608 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.608
676.608 Investigative authority
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “public entity” has the meaning given that term in ORS 676.177 (Disclosure of confidential information to another public entity) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Health Licensing Office shall carry out the investigatory duties necessary to enforce the provisions of ORS 676.560 (Purpose of Health Licensing Office) to 676.625 (Health Licensing Office Account) and 676.992 (Civil penalties) .

(b) Subject to subsection (12) of this section, the office, upon its own motion, may initiate and conduct investigations of matters relating to the practice of occupations or professions subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) .

(c) Subject to subsection (12) of this section, the office shall investigate all complaints received by the office relating to the practice of occupations or professions subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) .

(3) While conducting an investigation authorized under subsection (2) of this section or a hearing related to an investigation, the office may:

(a) Take evidence;

(b) Administer oaths;

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

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

(e) Require answers to interrogatories;

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

(g) Conduct criminal and civil background checks to determine conviction of a crime that bears a demonstrable relationship to the field of practice.

(4) In exercising its authority under this section, the office may issue subpoenas over the signature of the Director of the Health Licensing Office or designated employee of the director and in the name of the State of Oregon.

(5) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, the judge of the Circuit Court for Marion County may compel obedience by initiating proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from the court.

(6) If necessary, the director, or an employee designated by the director, may appear before a magistrate empowered to issue warrants in criminal cases to request that the magistrate issue a warrant. The magistrate shall issue a warrant, directing it to any sheriff or deputy or police officer, to enter the described property, to remove any person or obstacle, to defend any threatened violence to the director or a designee of the director or an officer, upon entering private property, or to assist the director in enforcing the office’s authority in any way.

(7) In all investigations and hearings, the office and any person affected by the investigation or hearing may have the benefit of counsel.

(8) If an authorization holder who is the subject of a complaint or an investigation is to appear before the office, the office shall provide the authorization holder with a current summary of the complaint or the matter being investigated not less than 10 days before the date that the authorization holder is to appear. At the time the summary of the complaint or the matter being investigated is provided, the office shall provide the authorization holder with a current summary of documents or alleged facts that the office has acquired as a result of the investigation. The name of the complainant may be withheld from the authorization holder.

(9) An authorization holder who is the subject of an investigation, and any person acting on behalf of the authorization holder, may not contact the complainant until the authorization holder has requested a contested case hearing and the office has authorized the taking of the complainant’s deposition pursuant to ORS 183.425 (Depositions or subpoena of material witness) .

(10) Except in an investigation or proceeding conducted by the office or another public entity, or in an action, suit or proceeding in which a public entity is a party, an authorization holder may not be questioned or examined regarding any communication with the office made in an appearance before the office as part of an investigation.

(11) This section does not prohibit examination or questioning of an authorization holder regarding records about the authorization holder’s care and treatment of a patient or affect the admissibility of those records.

(12) In conducting an investigation related to the practice of direct entry midwifery, as defined in ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) , the office shall:

(a) Allow the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery to review the motion or complaint before beginning the investigation;

(b) Allow the board to prioritize the investigation with respect to other investigations related to the practice of direct entry midwifery; and

(c) Consult with the board during and after the investigation for the purpose of determining whether to pursue disciplinary action. [2003 c.547 §1; 2005 c.648 §4; 2009 c.701 §10; 2009 c.756 §§5a,92; 2013 c.314 §10; 2013 c.568 §25; 2013 c.657 §5; 2017 c.101 §22; 2017 c.155 §12d; 2017 c.499 §12; 2019 c.456 §19]

Source: Section 676.608 — Investigative authority; conduct of investigation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.330 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.330
677.330 Duty of district attorney and Attorney General
Status: in_force

(1) The district attorney of each county shall prosecute any violation of this chapter occurring in the county. The Oregon Medical Board shall be represented by the Attorney General acting under ORS 180.140 (Other assistants) . Each district attorney shall bring to the attention of the grand jury of the county any information independently developed by the district attorney, the Attorney General or other law enforcement agencies pertaining to a violation of this chapter.

(2) Upon any appeal to the Court of Appeals of this state in any of the proceedings referred to in subsection (1) of this section, the Attorney General shall assist the district attorney in the trial of the cause in the Court of Appeals.

(3) Justice courts and the circuit courts have concurrent jurisdiction of prosecutions for the violation of this chapter. [Amended by 1967 c.470 §60; 1979 c.562 §30; 1997 c.791 §20]

Source: Section 677.330 — Duty of district attorney and Attorney General; jurisdiction of prosecutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.180 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.180
693.180 Denial of right to court action for unlicensed plumber or unqualified apprentice
Status: in_force

A person who provides services connected with plumbing, as defined in ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) , may not bring or maintain an action in the courts of this state to recover for those services unless the person alleges and proves that, at the time the services were performed, the person performing the services either:

(1) Held a valid journeyman plumber license; or

(2) Was an apprentice plumber. [1981 c.438 §25; 1993 c.397 §4; 2005 c.758 §55]

Source: Section 693.180 — Denial of right to court action for unlicensed plumber or unqualified apprentice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.625 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.625
676.625 Health Licensing Office Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall establish by rule and shall collect fees and charges to carry out the office’s responsibilities under ORS 676.560 (Purpose of Health Licensing Office) to 676.625 (Health Licensing Office Account) , 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) and 676.992 (Civil penalties) and any responsibility imposed on the office pertaining to the boards, councils and programs administered and regulated by the office pursuant to ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) .

(2) The Health Licensing Office Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. The account shall consist of the moneys credited to the account by the Legislative Assembly. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to and shall be used by the office for payment of expenses of the office in carrying out the duties, functions and obligations of the office, and for payment of the expenses of the boards, councils and programs administered and regulated by the office pursuant to ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) . The office shall keep a record of all moneys credited to the account and report the source from which the moneys are derived and the activity of each board, council or program that generated the moneys.

(3) Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees and charges may not exceed the cost of administering the office and the boards, councils and programs within the office, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the office’s budget, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board.

(4) All moneys credited to the account pursuant to ORS 676.576 (Fees) and 676.806 (Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board) , and moneys credited to the account from other office and program fees established by the office by rule, are continuously appropriated to the office for carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the office under ORS 676.560 (Purpose of Health Licensing Office) to 676.625 (Health Licensing Office Account) , 676.806 (Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board) , 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) and 676.992 (Civil penalties) .

(5) The moneys received from civil penalties assessed under ORS 676.710 (Complaint process) , 676.725 (Civil penalties) and 676.992 (Civil penalties) shall be deposited and accounted for as are other moneys received by the office and shall be for the administration and enforcement of the statutes governing the boards, councils and programs administered by the office. [1999 c.885 §14; 2005 c.648 §13; 2009 c.701 §16; 2011 c.346 §30; 2011 c.630 §19; 2013 c.240 §7; 2013 c.314 §16; 2013 c.568 §6; 2013 c.771 §16; 2017 c.155 §12f; 2017 c.499 §18; 2022 c.92 §14; 2023 c.506 §§6,7; 2023 c.602 §§19,19a]

Source: Section 676.625 — Health Licensing Office Account; fees; record keeping; disposition of receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.365 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.365
690.365 License to perform services and facility licenses
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Health Licensing Office shall issue a license to perform services in a field of practice to an applicant who:

(A) Shows to the satisfaction of the office that the applicant:

(i) Is at least 18 years of age;

(ii) Has a high school diploma or equivalent education; and

(iii) Has submitted evidence of completion of education and training prescribed and approved by the office;

(B) Has passed an examination approved, administered or recognized by the office; and

(C) Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(b) The office may issue a temporary license to perform services in a field of practice as prescribed by office rule.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The office shall issue a license to operate a facility to a person who:

(A) Files an application in the form and manner prescribed by the office;

(B) Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) ; and

(C) Complies with other requirements established by the office by rule.

(b) The office shall conduct periodic inspections of facilities to determine compliance with safety, infection control and sterilization requirements.

(c) A person holding a license to operate a facility must post the license in a conspicuous place at all times on the premises of the facility.

(d) The office may issue a temporary license to operate a facility in accordance with rules adopted by the office. [1987 c.698 §3; 1993 c.30 §4; 2001 c.104 §264; 2003 c.547 §53; 2005 c.648 §68; 2009 c.701 §46; 2011 c.346 §12; 2013 c.314 §45; 2013 c.568 §93]

Source: Section 690.365 — License to perform services and facility licenses; qualifications; inspection; posting requirement; temporary licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.785 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.785
677.785 Duties of committee
Status: in_force

The Acupuncture Advisory Committee shall:

(1) Review and make recommendations concerning all applications to the Oregon Medical Board for acupuncture licensing or acupuncture license renewal.

(2) Recommend to the board standards of professional responsibility and practice for licensed acupuncturists.

(3) Recommend to the board standards of didactic and clinical education and training for acupuncture license applicants.

(4) Recommend to the board a licensing examination that meets the standards of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or an equivalent organization nationally recognized for testing acupuncturists. [1997 c.527 §2; 2007 c.71 §220]

Note: See note under 677.780 (Acupuncture Advisory Committee) .

Source: Section 677.785 — Duties of committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.505 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.505
681.505 Report of suspected violations
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a licensee of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall report any suspected violation of this chapter or 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) .

(b) Any person may report to the board any suspected violation of this chapter.

(2) A person who has made a complaint as to the conduct of an applicant, licensee or conditional licensee of the board or who has given information or testimony relative to a proposed or pending proceeding for misconduct against the applicant, licensee or conditional licensee of the board is not answerable for any such act in any proceeding except for perjury. [1985 c.64 §11; 1995 c.280 §25; 2005 c.698 §22; 2009 c.536 §2]

Source: Section 681.505 — Report of suspected violations; liability of complainant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.504 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.504
697.504 Licensing requirement
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 697.502 (Exemptions from licensing and record-keeping requirements) , a person may not conduct, purport to conduct or advertise that the person conducts a check-cashing business without first obtaining a license under ORS 697.514 (Application review and license issuance) . [2007 c.358 §3]

Source: Section 697.504 — Licensing requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 691.435 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 691 / Section 691.435
691.435 Licensing requirements
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the Board of Licensed Dietitians, shall issue a dietitian license to an applicant who:

(1) Files an application as prescribed by the office;

(2) Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) ; and

(3) Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the office that the applicant has:

(a) Received a baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States with a major course of study in human nutrition, dietetics, foods and nutrition or food systems management approved by the board as meeting the standards for approval of the course of study under ORS 691.405 (Definitions for ORS 691.405 to 691.485) to 691.485 (Board of Licensed Dietitians) ;

(b) Completed a planned, continuous program of dietetic experience approved by the office of 900 hours under the supervision of a licensed dietitian; and

(c) Passed an examination prescribed by the office. [1989 c.487 §4; 2011 c.630 §7; 2013 c.314 §48; 2013 c.568 §103]

Source: Section 691.435 — Licensing requirements; examination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors691.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.070 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.070
675.070 Authorized sanctions
Status: in_force

(1) If any of the grounds enumerated in subsection (2) of this section exist, the Oregon Board of Psychology may impose any of the following sanctions:

(a) Deny a license to an applicant;

(b) Refuse to renew the license of a psychologist or psychologist associate;

(c) Suspend the license of a psychologist or psychologist associate for a period of not less than one year;

(d) Issue a letter of reprimand;

(e) Impose probation with authority to restrict the scope of practice of a psychologist or psychologist associate or require practice under supervision;

(f) Revoke the license of a psychologist or psychologist associate; or

(g) Impose a civil penalty as described in subsection (3) of this section.

(2) Subject to subsection (7) of this section, the board may impose a sanction listed in subsection (1) of this section against a psychologist or psychologist associate or applicant, or, if applicable, an unlicensed person found in violation of ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) , when, in the judgment of the board, the person:

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

(b) Has been convicted of violation of a law relating to controlled substances;

(c) Has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

(d) Is guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct or of gross negligence in the practice of psychology, including but not limited to:

(A) Conduct or practice contrary to recognized standard of ethics of the psychological profession or conduct or practice that constitutes a danger to the health or safety of a patient or the public, or conduct, practice or a condition that adversely affects a psychologist or psychologist associate’s ability to practice psychology safely and skillfully.

(B) Willful ordering or performing of unnecessary tests or studies, administration of unnecessary treatment, failure to obtain consultations or perform referrals when failing to do so is not consistent with the standard of care, or otherwise ordering or performing a psychological service or treatment that is contrary to recognized standards of practice of the psychological profession;

(e) Has practiced or attempted to practice medicine without being licensed to do so;

(f) Has obtained or attempted to obtain a license under ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) by fraud or material misrepresentation;

(g) Has impersonated a licensed psychologist or psychologist associate or has allowed another person to use the license of the psychologist;

(h) Has violated a provision of ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) or 675.850 (Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy) or a provision of the code of professional conduct formulated under ORS 675.110 (Powers of board) (13);

(i) Has obtained a fee or payment from a patient or third party payer through fraud or intentional misrepresentation; or

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

(3) The board may impose a civil penalty under subsection (1) of this section:

(a) In an amount not to exceed $5,000; or

(b) In an amount not to exceed $10,000, if any of the following conditions exist:

(A) The conduct giving rise to the penalty had a serious detrimental effect on the health or safety of another person;

(B) The person subject to the penalty has a history of discipline for the same or similar conduct;

(C) The conduct giving rise to the penalty involves a willful or reckless disregard of the law;

(D) The conduct giving rise to the penalty was perpetrated against a minor, an elderly person or a person with a disability; or

(E) The person subject to the penalty violated ORS 675.020 (Practice or representation as psychologist prohibited without license) by practicing psychology or representing that the person is a psychologist without having a license.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (7) of this section, if a conviction described in subsection (2) of this section is used as grounds for denial, refusal, suspension, revocation, reprimand, probation or imposition of a civil penalty, a certified copy of the record of the conviction shall be conclusive evidence.

(5) The board may license an applicant or renew or restore a license suspended or revoked under subsection (2)(a) of this section due to a mental health condition if the board determines that the applicant or former licensed psychologist or former psychologist associate no longer has an impairment due to a mental health condition.

(6) Except as provided in subsection (7) of this section, license suspension or revocation in another state is grounds for license denial or disciplinary action by the board.

(7) The board may not suspend or revoke a person’s license to practice psychology, or refuse to grant a license to practice psychology to a person, because of a conviction or license suspension or revocation resulting solely from the person’s provision of psychological services relating to reproductive or gender-affirming health care that are otherwise lawful in this state but unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the person provided the services, so long as the services provided were performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the services. [1963 c.396 §8; 1973 c.777 §10; 1979 c.744 §49; 1985 c.90 §7; 1989 c.44 §1; 1989 c.217 §1; 1989 c.444 §1; 2009 c.441 §1; 2009 c.756 §6; 2015 c.79 §2; 2015 c.611 §1; 2017 c.6 §10; 2017 c.104 §12; 2023 c.228 §31a]

Source: Section 675.070 — Authorized sanctions; grounds for imposing sanctions; civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.230 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.230
683.230 Practice of telemedicine
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Eye examination” means an assessment of a patient’s ocular health and visual status, including but not limited to objective refractive data or information generated by an automated testing device, such as an autorefractor, that is used to establish a medical diagnosis or to determine a refractive error.

(b) “Optometric clinical health care services” includes, but is not limited to, assessment, consultation, diagnosis, patient education and care management by a licensed optometrist.

(c) “Store and forward” means the transmission of patient information between a licensed optometrist and a patient, whether or not in real time.

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Telehealth” means the use of electronic and telecommunications technologies, including remote patient monitoring devices and store and forward technology, to support delivery of optometric clinical health care services.

(B) “Telehealth” does not include electronic mail communication, facsimile transmission or audio-only telephone communication between a licensed optometrist and a patient, or the use of an automated computer program or managed website to diagnose or treat ocular or refractive conditions.

(e) “Telemedicine” means the delivery of optometric clinical health care services to a patient by a licensed optometrist through telehealth.

(2) A licensed optometrist may engage in the practice of telemedicine if:

(a) The licensed optometrist provides notice to the patient that the licensed optometrist intends to practice telemedicine prior to engaging in the practice of telemedicine with the patient;

(b) The patient is physically located in this state during the practice of telemedicine;

(c) The technology used in the practice of telemedicine complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), and the Health Insurance Portability and Availability Act privacy regulations, 45 C.F.R. parts 160 and 164; and

(d) The licensed optometrist will provide the patient with an initial prescription for corrective glasses or contact lenses, and the licensed optometrist has an established patient-provider relationship with the patient that includes an in-person eye examination prior to engaging in the practice of telemedicine with the patient.

(3) If the licensed optometrist is employed by or contracts with an entity that operates exclusively through an online platform to provide corrective glasses and contact lenses, the licensed optometrist may engage in the practice of telemedicine with a patient if:

(a) The practice of telemedicine described in this subsection is not for an initial prescription for corrective glasses or contact lenses; and

(b) The patient is at least 18 years of age.

(4) The Oregon Board of Optometry may adopt rules related to the practice of telemedicine by licensed optometrists. [2019 c.234 §2]

Note: 683.230 (Practice of telemedicine) was added to and made a part of 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.310 (Professional corporation regulation not required) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 683.230 — Practice of telemedicine; requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.360 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.360
676.360 Pelvic examinations
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not knowingly perform a pelvic examination on a woman who is anesthetized or unconscious in a hospital or medical clinic unless:

(a) The woman or a person authorized to make health care decisions for the woman has given specific informed consent to the examination;

(b) The examination is necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes; or

(c) A court orders the performance of the examination for the collection of evidence.

(2) A person who violates subsection (1) of this section is subject to discipline by any licensing board that licenses the person. [2011 c.200 §1]

Source: Section 676.360 — Pelvic examinations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.103 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.103
693.103 Limited specialty plumbers
Status: in_force

(1) The State Plumbing Board, by rule, may license limited specialty plumbers who:

(a) Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board competency in the laws, rules, ordinances and practices relating to a plumbing specialty; and

(b) Pay the journeyman plumber application fee established by the board under ORS 693.135 (Fees) .

(2) A limited specialty plumber license authorizes a person to perform work in the specific branch of the plumbing trade for which the license is issued.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board shall establish a limited specialty plumber license for persons licensed under ORS 479.630 (Requirements for obtaining licenses) (12) to install and replace residential water heaters in existing plumbing designed for that purpose if the installation or replacement does not require an alteration of the existing plumbing.

(b) Qualification for a limited specialty plumber license under this subsection shall include testing and a requirement for training.

(c) This subsection does not otherwise affect the ability of persons licensed under subsection (1) of this section to make connections to water systems. [1985 c.590 §4; 1993 c.477 §1; 1995 c.715 §6; 2005 c.758 §49; 2007 c.271 §15]

Source: Section 693.103 — Limited specialty plumbers; rules; scope of license; water heater specialty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.350 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.350
692.350 Publication of statutes and rules
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this section, after each change in the provisions of this chapter or in the rules adopted under this chapter, the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall publish for distribution to funeral service practitioners, embalmers and trainees of funeral service practitioners and embalmers, and to other interested persons, the provisions of this chapter together with all rules adopted under this chapter. If a change or changes in the rules are not extensive in scope, the board may publish the changes in supplementary form. [Amended by 1983 c.810 §23; 2015 c.367 §19]

Source: Section 692.350 — Publication of statutes and rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.045 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.045
697.045 Status of accounts and claims assigned to agency
Status: in_force

(1) A registered collection agency has a property right in any claim or account assigned to the agency in writing for collection. Except as may be otherwise provided in writing between the assignor of the claim or account and the registered collection agency, the registered collection agency as assignee of the claim or account, in its own name, may:

(a) Collect the claim or account;

(b) Compromise or accept settlement of the claim or account;

(c) Bring and maintain an action to recover the amount owing from the claim or account; and

(d) With prior written approval of the assignor, transfer or forward the claim or account to another collection agency for collection.

(2) Except as may be otherwise provided in writing between the assignor of the claim or account and the registered collection agency, the assignor may withdraw the claim or account from the agency at any time without condition or charge.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 9.160 (Bar membership required to practice law) and 9.320 (Necessity for employment of attorney) , in any action in the small claims department of a circuit court or justice court a registered collection agency may appear as a party without appearance by attorney for the purpose of recovering the amount owing on a claim or account assigned to the agency in writing for collection. The provisions of this subsection apply to any supplementary proceeding in aid of execution after entry of a judgment in the small claims department.

(4) No collection agency is entitled to bring or maintain an action involving the collection of a claim or account on behalf of its customers in any courts of this state without alleging and proving that it is duly registered under ORS 697.015 (Registration requirement) and 697.031 (Registration procedure) . A registration certificate or a certification of registration by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services for any designated time period shall be received by the court as prima facie evidence of the collection agency’s registration for the time period designated. [1981 c.85 §7; 2003 c.78 §1]

Source: Section 697.045 — Status of accounts and claims assigned to agency; rights of assignor; appearance in small claims or justice court; registration as condition of access to courts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.820 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.820
688.820 Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board
Status: in_force

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

(2) Of the members of the board:

(a) Three must be respiratory care practitioners;

(b) Two must be individuals who practice polysomnography;

(c) One must be a qualified medical director for polysomnography or for respiratory care; and

(d) One must be a member of the general public.

(3) Board members required to be respiratory care practitioners or individuals who practice polysomnography must have engaged in the practice of respiratory care or polysomnography for a period of five or more years immediately preceding appointment to the board.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by the Oregon Society for Respiratory Care or another professional organization representing respiratory care practitioners or polysomnographic technologists.

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

(A) Geographic areas of this state; and

(B) Ethnic group.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

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

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

(A) Is not a resident of this state;

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

(C) Is not a respiratory care practitioner or a retired respiratory care practitioner whose license was in good standing at the time of retirement, if the member was appointed to serve as a respiratory care practitioner; or

(D) Is not an individual who practices polysomnography, if the member was appointed to serve as an individual who practices polysomnography.

(6) 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) . The office may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1997 c.792 §2; 1999 c.885 §33; 2005 c.648 §44; 2009 c.535 §28; 2009 c.701 §28a; 2011 c.715 §10; 2013 c.568 §71]

Source: Section 688.820 — Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board; qualification of members; terms; compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.675 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.675
672.675 Grounds for reprimand, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew certificate
Status: in_force

The State Board of Geologist Examiners has the power to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the certificate of registration of any registrant or reprimand any registrant who is found to have been involved in:

(1) The practice of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration;

(2) Any negligence, gross negligence, incompetence or misconduct in the practice of geology as a registered geologist;

(3) Any felony; or

(4) The commission of any unlawful act as set forth in ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) . [1977 c.612 §19; 1995 c.154 §2; 2001 c.232 §3]

Source: Section 672.675 — Grounds for reprimand, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.182 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.182
696.182 Continuing education
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Agency, with advice from real estate professionals and educators, shall establish by rule a system for certification and renewal of real estate continuing education providers.

(2) The agency shall include in the rules that an applicant for certification under this section must be:

(a) A main office or branch office, with a registered business name as provided under ORS 696.026 (Registration and renewal of business names) , of a licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker;

(b) A licensed title or escrow company conducting business in this state;

(c) A real estate trade association or a trade association in a related field;

(d) A real estate multiple listing service;

(e) An attorney who is an active member of the Oregon State Bar;

(f) A law firm, in which at least one of the attorneys associated with the law firm is an active member of the Oregon State Bar;

(g) A private career school licensed by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and approved by the agency to provide the basic real estate broker’s or property manager’s educational courses required under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) ;

(h) An accredited community college, an accredited public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or a private and independent institution of higher education as defined in ORS 350.635 (Definitions for ORS 350.630 to 350.655) ;

(i) A distance learning provider as provided by rule of the agency; or

(j) Another provider approved by the Real Estate Board.

(3) The Real Estate Agency may provide continuing education without being certified under this section.

(4) The agency, in consultation with real estate professionals and educators, shall provide by rule:

(a) A broad list of course topics that are eligible for continuing education credit required by ORS 696.174 (License renewal) ; and

(b) Learning objectives for each course topic.

(5) The list of course topics developed by the agency under subsection (4) of this section must allow for changes in the real estate profession.

(6) The minimum length of each course is one hour. A continuing education provider or course instructor may allow a break of no more than 10 minutes for each hour of instruction. [2009 c.502 §4; 2011 c.158 §9; 2011 c.637 §288; 2012 c.104 §46; 2017 c.234 §11]

Note: 696.182 (Continuing education) , 696.184 (Duties of continuing education provider) and 696.186 (Qualifications of continuing education instructors) were added to and made a part of 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.375 (Real Estate Agency) by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 696.182 — Continuing education; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.768 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.768
676.768 Legal sign language interpreter license
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a legal sign language interpreter license to an applicant who:

(a) Is a licensed supervisory sign language interpreter or a licensed sign language interpreter;

(b) Meets any requirements established by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters; and

(c) Pays a fee established by the office.

(2) Only a licensed legal sign language interpreter may provide signed language interpretation services in a legal setting as defined by the board. [2023 c.414 §7]

Source: Section 676.768 — Legal sign language interpreter license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.039 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.039
697.039 Revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew registration
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may refuse to issue or renew or may revoke or suspend any registration under ORS 697.031 (Registration procedure) if the director determines that:

(a) Any information a person files with the director under ORS 697.031 (Registration procedure) is false or untruthful;

(b) A person has violated any of the rules of the director for registration under ORS 697.031 (Registration procedure) ;

(c) A person has violated the provisions of ORS 697.045 (Status of accounts and claims assigned to agency) or 697.058 (Agency records) ;

(d) A person has failed to maintain in effect the bond or an irrevocable letter of credit required under ORS 697.031 (Registration procedure) ;

(e) A person has died or become incapacitated;

(f) A person has engaged in dishonest, fraudulent or illegal practices or conduct in any business or profession; or

(g) A person has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, an essential element of which is fraud.

(2) A revocation or suspension under this section may be for a time certain or upon condition that certain acts be performed.

(3) If the director issued an initial order of revocation of a registration before the expiration of the registration, the director may enter a final order of revocation even though the registration has expired.

(4) Actions of the director under this section are subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183. [1981 c.85 §6; 1991 c.627 §2; 1995 c.622 §4; 1999 c.413 §1; 2005 c.338 §11]

Source: Section 697.039 — Revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.080 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.080
678.080 Evidence of licensure
Status: in_force

A person to whom a license is issued under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) , whenever requested to do so in relation to employment as a registered or practical nurse or nurse intern or in relation to enforcement of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) , shall provide evidence of current licensure. [Amended by 1953 c.254 §16; 1957 c.316 §13; 1973 c.584 §6; 1981 c.369 §4; 2009 c.37 §2; 2022 c.38 §8]

Source: Section 678.080 — Evidence of licensure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.320 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.320
681.320 Renewal procedure
Status: in_force

(1) On or before December 31 of each odd-numbered year, or on or before such date as may be specified by rule of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, each licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist shall submit to the board an application for renewal of license and pay the renewal fee established by the board. The application shall include the following:

(a) Evidence of participation in professional development. Participation in professional development includes continuing education or other demonstrations of professional development that the board may recognize by rule.

(b) Evidence of compliance with all other requirements established by the board.

(2) A person who applies for renewal and whose license has expired may not be required to submit to any examination as a condition to renewal if the renewal application is made within four years from the date of expiration of the license.

(3) A suspended license is subject to expiration and must be renewed as provided in this section, but renewal does not entitle the licensee while the license remains suspended to engage in the licensed activity, or in any other activity or conduct that violates the order or judgment by which the license was suspended.

(4) A license revoked on disciplinary grounds is subject to expiration and may not be renewed. If the license is reinstated after its expiration, the licensee, as a condition of reinstatement, shall pay a reinstatement fee in an amount equal to the renewal fee in effect on the last preceding regular renewal date before the date on which it is reinstated, plus a delinquency fee, if any, accrued at the time of revocation of the license.

(5) A person who fails to renew a license within the four years after its expiration may not renew the license. The license may not be restored, reissued or reinstated thereafter, but the person may reapply for and obtain a new license if the person meets the requirements of this chapter and rules adopted by the board. [Formerly 694.405; 1993 c.472 §1; 1995 c.147 §1; 1995 c.280 §12a; 2005 c.698 §10; 2007 c.768 §45; 2011 c.133 §7]

Source: Section 681.320 — Renewal procedure; fees; effect on suspended or revoked license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.092 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.092
677.092 Duty to report prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a physician who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) . [2009 c.536 §20; 2013 c.129 §7]

Source: Section 677.092 — Duty to report prohibited conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.130 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.130
676.130 Enforcement of ORS 676.110, 676.115 and 676.120
Status: in_force

Each health professional regulatory board shall notify the appropriate district attorney of any violation of ORS 676.110 (Use of title “doctor.”) , 676.115 (Use of title “nurse.”) and 676.120 (Use of deceased licensee’s name) that may be brought to the attention of the board. The district attorney of the county in which a violation of ORS 676.110 (Use of title “doctor.”) , 676.115 (Use of title “nurse.”) or 676.120 (Use of deceased licensee’s name) takes place shall prosecute the violation upon being informed of the violation by a person or by one of the boards. [Amended by 1983 c.769 §3; 2009 c.142 §3; 2015 c.345 §4; 2017 c.101 §19]

Source: Section 676.130 — Enforcement of ORS 676.110, 676.115 and 676.120 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.062 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.062
682.062 County plan for ambulance and emergency medical services
Status: in_force

(1) Each county shall develop a plan for the county or two or more contiguous counties may develop a plan relating to the need for and coordination of ambulance services and establish one or more ambulance service areas consistent with the plan for the efficient and effective provision of ambulance services.

(2) Each person, city or rural fire protection district within the county that provides or desires to provide ambulance services shall notify the county in writing if the person, city or district wants to be consulted prior to the adoption or amendment of a county plan for ambulance services.

(3) Prior to adopting or amending a plan under subsection (1) of this section, a county shall notify each person, city or district that notified the county under subsection (2) of this section of its desire to be consulted. The county governing body shall consult with and seek advice from such persons, cities and districts with regard to the plan and to the boundaries of any ambulance service areas established under the plan. After such consultation, the county shall adopt or amend a plan in the same manner as the county enacts nonemergency ordinances.

(4) Any plan developed and any service area established pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be submitted to the Oregon Health Authority.

(5) The authority, in consultation with the appropriate bodies specified in subsection (1) of this section, shall adopt rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183 that specify those subjects to be addressed and considered in any plan for ambulance services and areas under subsection (1) of this section and those subjects to be addressed and considered in the adoption of any such plan. The rules shall be uniform, as far as practicable, but take into consideration unique circumstances of local districts.

(6) The authority shall review a plan submitted under subsection (4) of this section for compliance with the rules of the authority adopted under subsection (5) of this section. Not later than 60 days after receiving the plan, the authority shall approve the plan if it complies with the rules or disapprove the plan. The authority shall give written notice of such action to the county and, when a plan is not approved, the notice shall indicate specifically how the plan does not comply with the rules of the authority. The county shall modify the plan to comply with the rules and shall submit the modified plan to the authority for review under this subsection.

(7) The rules adopted under subsection (5) of this section shall be enforceable by the authority in a proceeding in circuit court for equitable relief.

(8) This section does not require a county to establish more than one ambulance service area within the county. [Formerly 682.205; 2009 c.595 §1073]

Source: Section 682.062 — County plan for ambulance and emergency medical services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.495 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.495
688.495 Licensing of radiographer without examination
Status: in_force

The Board of Medical Imaging may license as a radiographer, without examination, any person who:

(1) Applies for a license as provided in ORS 688.455 (License fee) ; and

(2) On the date of making application is a radiographer under the laws of any other state, territory of the United States or nation, if the requirements for licensure in that state, territory or nation are not less stringent than those required under ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) and the applicant passed a written examination in that state, territory or nation that is comparable to the examination required in this state for the category or categories for which licensure is sought. [1977 c.534 §10; 1981 c.603 §3; 2009 c.833 §10]

Source: Section 688.495 — Licensing of radiographer without examination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.420 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.420
678.420 Declaration of nursing workforce and faculty shortage
Status: in_force

There is declared a nursing workforce and nursing faculty shortage in Oregon. The declaration of the nursing workforce shortage shall remain in effect until the Governor suspends the declaration by executive action. [2007 c.789 §1]

Note: 678.420 (Declaration of nursing workforce and faculty shortage) and 678.425 (Advisory organizations) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 678 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 678.420 — Declaration of nursing workforce and faculty shortage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.543 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.543
679.543 Use of telehealth by dental care provider
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “telehealth” means a variety of methods, through the use of electronic and telecommunications technologies, for the distance delivery of health care services, including dental care services, and clinical information designed to improve a patient’s health status and to enhance delivery of the health care services and clinical information.

(2) A dental care provider authorized by the Oregon Board of Dentistry to practice dental care services may use telehealth if:

(a) In the professional judgment of the dental care provider, the use of telehealth is an appropriate manner in which to provide a dental care service; and

(b) The dental care provider is providing a dental care service that is within the scope of practice of the dental care provider.

(3) The use of telehealth as described in subsection (2) of this section is not an expansion of the scope of practice of a dental care provider.

(4) The board shall treat a dental care service that is delivered by a dental care provider through telehealth as described in subsection (2) of this section the same as the board treats the dental care service when delivered in person. The board shall apply identical quality and practice standards to a particular dental care service regardless of the method of delivery of the dental care service. [2017 c.348 §1]

Note: 679.543 (Use of telehealth by dental care provider) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 679 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 679.543 — Use of telehealth by dental care provider , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.825 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.825
697.825 Enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may, if the director has reason to believe that a person:

(a) Violated, is violating or is about to violate ORS 697.612 (Registration requirement) , 697.642 (Bond requirement) to 697.702 (Interference with records of debt management service provider) or 697.752 (Grounds for denial, revocation or suspension of registration) , a rule adopted under ORS 697.632 (Registration procedure) or an order issued under ORS 697.652 (Written agreement and budget analysis requirement) or 697.732 (Examinations) , issue an order to cease and desist from the violation.

(b) Filed information under ORS 697.632 (Registration procedure) that is false or untruthful, issue an order to correct the filing.

(c) Failed to maintain in effect the bond required under ORS 697.642 (Bond requirement) , issue an order to remedy the failure.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director shall serve an order under this section on the person named in the order.

(b) An order issued under this section becomes effective upon service on the person named in the order.

(c) ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) apply to an order issued under this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraph (c) of this subsection, a person may not obtain a hearing on the order unless the person requests the hearing in writing within 20 days after service of the order.

(e) A person who does not request a contested case hearing may not obtain judicial review of the order.

(f) The director may vacate or modify an order issued under this section. A modified order is effective upon service on the person named in the order.

(3) The authority conferred by this section is in addition to and not in lieu of any other authority conferred on the director. [2005 c.338 §15; 2009 c.604 §17]

Source: Section 697.825 — Enforcement; orders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.520 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.520
697.520 Prohibited practices
Status: in_force

(1) A check-cashing business may not charge or collect, directly or indirectly, an excessive fee, service charge or other consideration for cashing a payment instrument. A fee, service charge or other consideration is excessive if the total amount charged is more than the following amounts:

(a) For a payment instrument issued by the federal government or an agency of the federal government, by this state or an agency of this state or by the government of the municipality in which a person is cashing the payment instrument:

(A) $5 or two percent of the face value of the payment instrument, whichever is greater, if the person cashing the payment instrument provides valid and current government-issued photo identification; or

(B) $5 or 2-1/2 percent of the face value of the payment instrument, whichever is greater, if the person cashing the payment instrument does not provide valid and current government-issued photo identification.

(b) For a payment instrument issued by any other state or political subdivision thereof or for a payment instrument that is a payroll check:

(A) $5 or three percent of the face value of the payment instrument, whichever is greater, if the person cashing the payment instrument provides valid and current government-issued photo identification; or

(B) $5 or 3-1/2 percent of the face value of the payment instrument, whichever is greater, if the person cashing the payment instrument does not provide valid and current government-issued photo identification.

(c) For any other payment instrument, $5 or 10 percent of the face value of the payment instrument, whichever is greater.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, a fee, service charge or other consideration is excessive if the total amount charged is more than $100.

(3) This section does not affect fees, statutory damages or other charges a person may collect under ORS 30.701 (Actions against maker of dishonored check) in connection with dishonored payment instruments. [2007 c.358 §7]

Source: Section 697.520 — Prohibited practices; effect on charges for dishonored payment instruments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.094 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.094
684.094 Procedure for approving continuing education courses
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall require a person seeking approval of a program of continuing chiropractic education to submit proof that the course complies with the continuing education requirements established by the board.

(2) The board may approve any program covering new, review, experimental, research or specialty subjects in the field of chiropractic to be presented by persons reasonably qualified to do so.

(3) Approval granted to a program under subsection (2) of this section shall be reviewed periodically and approval shall be withdrawn from a program that fails to meet the requirements of the board. [1969 c.191 §6; 1991 c.892 §15; 1995 c.493 §7; 1997 c.264 §10]

Source: Section 684.094 — Procedure for approving continuing education courses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.308 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.308
676.308 Authorization for military spouse or domestic partner to practice health profession
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Authorization” means a license, registration, certificate or other authorization to engage in a profession.

(b) “Board” means a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) , or a board, council or program listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) .

(c) “Military spouse or domestic partner” means a spouse or domestic partner of an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to Oregon.

(2) A board shall issue an authorization to a military spouse or domestic partner if the military spouse or domestic partner provides the board with:

(a) Evidence that the applicant is married to, or in a domestic partnership with, an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is assigned to a duty station located in Oregon by official active duty military order;

(b) Evidence that the military spouse or domestic partner is authorized by another state or territory of the United States to provide services regulated by the board; and

(c) Evidence that the military spouse or domestic partner:

(A) Has provided services or taught the subject matter regulated by the board for at least one year during the three years immediately preceding the date on which the military spouse or domestic partner submits an application for an authorization; and

(B) Has demonstrated competency, as determined by the board by rule, over services regulated by the board.

(3) A board may issue a temporary authorization to an applicant who applies for an authorization under subsection (2) of this section before the board receives the evidence required by subsection (2) of this section if the military spouse or domestic partner affirms on the application that the military spouse or domestic partner:

(a) Has requested evidence of authorization from the state or territory in which the military spouse or domestic partner is authorized; and

(b) Is not subject to disciplinary action in that state or territory for a matter related to services regulated by the board. [2013 c.351 §1; 2017 c.499 §9]

Source: Section 676.308 — Authorization for military spouse or domestic partner to practice health profession; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.790 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.790
696.790 Authority of commissioner to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the Real Estate Commissioner may require the fingerprints of an individual who:

(1) Is applying for a license, or renewal of a license, under this chapter; or

(2)(a)(A) Is employed or applying for employment by the Real Estate Agency; or

(B) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the Real Estate Agency as a contractor or volunteer; and

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

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

(B) In which the individual has access to information that state or federal laws, rules or regulations prohibit disclosing or define as confidential;

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

(D) That has mailroom duties as a primary duty or job function;

(E) That has personnel or human resources functions as a primary responsibility;

(F) In which the individual has access to Social Security numbers, dates of birth or criminal background information of employees or members of the public; or

(G) In which the individual has access to tax or financial information about individuals or business entities. [1989 c.724 §14; 2005 c.730 §40; 2007 c.619 §4]

Source: Section 696.790 — Authority of commissioner to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.007 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.007
696.007 Statement of legislative purpose
Status: in_force

(1) The Sixty-second Legislative Assembly recognizes that notwithstanding amendments made to ORS chapter 696 by sections 9, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27 to 30, 32 and 40 to 43, chapter 649, Oregon Laws 1977, section 40, chapter 617, Oregon Laws 1981, and amendments made to ORS chapter 656 by chapter 864, Oregon Laws 1979, section 1, chapter 725, Oregon Laws 1981, and section 4, chapter 854, Oregon Laws 1981, agencies of this state are uncertain regarding application to real estate licensees of statutes of this state relating to employers and employees. This section and ORS 316.209 (Applicability of ORS 316.162 to 316.221 when services performed by qualified real estate broker or direct seller) and 656.037 (Exemption from coverage for persons engaged in certain real estate activities) are enacted to eliminate that uncertainty, to reaffirm the legislative intent of the enactments cited in this section and to conform Oregon law to parallel provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) Nothing in this section and ORS 316.209 (Applicability of ORS 316.162 to 316.221 when services performed by qualified real estate broker or direct seller) and 656.037 (Exemption from coverage for persons engaged in certain real estate activities) shall be construed to impair or invalidate any claim of refund or defense against collection of any tax, which claim or defense is asserted by a taxpayer who has services performed by an individual who does not meet the requirements of ORS 316.209 (Applicability of ORS 316.162 to 316.221 when services performed by qualified real estate broker or direct seller) . [1983 c.597 §1]

Note: 696.007 (Statement of legislative purpose) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 696 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 696.007 — Statement of legislative purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.180 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.180
676.180 Notice prior to disclosure
Status: in_force

If a health professional regulatory board intends to disclose a record pursuant to ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) (2), the board shall provide the licensee or applicant seven days’ prior written notice by first class mail. The notice shall describe the record that the board intends to disclose in sufficient detail to permit the licensee or applicant to know the contents of the record. In any subsequent action for injunctive or declaratory relief, the burden shall be on the person seeking disclosure to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest in disclosure outweighs other interests in nondisclosure, including but not limited to the public interest in nondisclosure. [1997 c.791 §3]

Source: Section 676.180 — Notice prior to disclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.850 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.850
676.850 Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education
Status: in_force

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

(a) State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology;

(b) State Board of Chiropractic Examiners;

(c) State Board of Licensed Social Workers;

(d) Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists;

(e) Oregon Board of Dentistry;

(f) Board of Licensed Dietitians;

(g) State Board of Massage Therapists;

(h) Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine;

(i) Oregon State Board of Nursing;

(j) Long Term Care Administrators Board;

(k) Oregon Board of Optometry;

(L) State Board of Pharmacy;

(m) Oregon Medical Board;

(n) Occupational Therapy Licensing Board;

(o) Oregon Board of Physical Therapy;

(p) Oregon Board of Psychology;

(q) Board of Medical Imaging;

(r) State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery;

(s) State Board of Denture Technology;

(t) Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board;

(u) Home Care Commission;

(v) Oregon Health Authority, to the extent that the authority licenses emergency medical service providers; and

(w) Health Licensing Office, to the extent that the office licenses lactation consultants.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A board shall adopt rules to require a person authorized to practice the profession regulated by the board to complete cultural competency continuing education. Completion of the continuing education described in this subsection shall be a condition of renewal of an authorization to practice the profession regulated by the board every other time that the person’s authorization is subject to renewal.

(b) Cultural competency continuing education courses may be taken in addition to or, if a board determines that the cultural competency continuing education fulfills existing continuing education requirements, instead of any other continuing education requirement imposed by the board.

(c) A board shall consider the availability of the continuing education described in this subsection when adopting rules regarding the required number of credits of continuing education.

(d) A board shall encourage, but may not require, the completion of continuing education approved by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450 (Continuing education in cultural competency) . A board shall accept as meeting the requirements of this subsection continuing education that meets the skills requirements established by the authority by rule.

(3) The requirements of subsection (2) of this section do not apply to a person authorized to practice a profession regulated by a board if the person is:

(a) Retired and not practicing the profession in any state;

(b) Not practicing the profession in this state; or

(c) Residing in this state but not practicing the profession in any state. [2013 c.240 §1; 2017 c.6 §28; 2017 c.499 §19; 2018 c.61 §24; 2019 c.43 §11; 2019 c.186 §1]

Source: Section 676.850 — Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education; documentation of participation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.605 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.605
672.605 Seal of geologist
Status: in_force

Each registrant, upon issuance of a certificate, shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the State Board of Geologist Examiners, bearing the registrant’s name and the legend “registered geologist” or “certified specialty geologist.” All drawings, reports or other geologic papers or documents involving geologic work as defined in ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) that have been prepared or approved by a registered geologist or a subordinate employee under the direction of a registered geologist for the use of or for delivery to any person or for public record within this state shall be signed by the registered geologist and impressed with the seal or the seal of a nonresident practicing under the provisions of ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) , either of which shall indicate responsibility for them. [1977 c.612 §12; 2001 c.232 §2]

Source: Section 672.605 — Seal of geologist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.050 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.050
680.050 Application for examination
Status: in_force

(1) Any person desiring to practice dental hygiene in this state shall file an application with the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

(2) At the time of making application, the applicant shall:

(a) Pay to the board the required application and examination fee.

(b) Furnish the board with evidence satisfactory to the board of details of any convictions recorded in any police records. Such details are subject to the findings required by ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) .

(c) Present to the board a diploma or evidence satisfactory to the board of having graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program approved by the board.

(3) If an applicant has been in practice in another state or states the applicant shall furnish an affidavit from the board of dental examiners or similar body of such state or states that the applicant has been engaged in the legal practice of dental hygiene in such state or states for a period of time prescribed by the rules of the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

(4) The board may refuse to issue a license to or renew a license of an applicant who has been convicted of a violation of law if the board makes the findings required by ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) . A certified copy of the record of conviction is conclusive evidence of conviction.

(5) The board may refuse to issue a license to or renew a license of an applicant who has been disciplined by a state licensing or regulatory agency of this or another state regarding any health care profession when, in the judgment of the board, the acts or conduct resulting in the disciplinary action bears a demonstrable relationship to the ability of the licensee or applicant to practice dental hygiene in accordance with the provisions of ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) . A certified copy of the record of the disciplinary action is conclusive evidence of the disciplinary action.

(6) The board may refuse to issue a license to or renew a license of an applicant who has falsified a license application, or any person for any cause described under ORS 679.140 (Discipline of licensee) or 679.170 (Prohibited practices) .

(7) Fees paid are not refundable. [Amended by 1963 c.266 §5; 1967 c.90 §1; 1973 c.122 §2; 1983 c.169 §21; 1985 c.323 §16; 1995 c.199 §5; 2003 c.83 §9]

Source: Section 680.050 — Application for examination; fees; grounds for refusal to issue or renew license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.112 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.112
684.112 Records of chiropractor also licensed to practice other healing art
Status: in_force

A person licensed under this chapter, who is also licensed to practice any other healing art, shall maintain in-office and patient records and files, the services provided to the patient, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures employed, the nature of such procedures and services and whether such procedures and services were rendered as a chiropractor. Such records pertaining to a specific complaint shall be submitted to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners for inspection at its request. [1975 c.492 §8]

Source: Section 684.112 — Records of chiropractor also licensed to practice other healing art; submission to board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.740 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.740
673.740 Educational program as remedy
Status: in_force

Under appropriate circumstances, as a further remedy in a proceeding which may or may not result in imposition of a civil penalty under ORS 673.735 (Civil penalties) or in cancellation, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew a tax consultant’s or preparer’s license, the State Board of Tax Practitioners may impose the requirement of successful participation and completion of an educational program specified by the board as correction or as a condition to reissuance, restoration, retention or renewal of the license. [1993 c.191 §2]

Source: Section 673.740 — Educational program as remedy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.580 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.580
675.580 Confidentiality of communication by client
Status: in_force

(1) A regulated social worker or any employee of the regulated social worker may not disclose any communication given by a client in the course of noninvestigatory professional activity when the communication was given to enable the regulated social worker to aid the client, except when:

(a) The client or a person legally responsible for the client’s affairs gives consent to the disclosure;

(b) The client initiates legal action or makes a complaint against the regulated social worker to the State Board of Licensed Social Workers;

(c) The board requests the information as part of an investigation or proceeding;

(d) The communication reveals a clear intent to commit a crime that reasonably is expected to result in physical injury to a person;

(e) The communication reveals that a minor was the victim of a crime, abuse or neglect;

(f) Disclosure of the communication is necessary to obtain further professional assistance for the client; or

(g) Disclosure of the communication is otherwise required by ORS 124.060 (Duty of officials to report) , 419B.010 (Duty of officials to report child abuse) or 430.765 (Duty of officials to report abuse) .

(2) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent a regulated social worker who is a public employee from disclosing communications from a client when the disclosure is made in the performance of the regulated social worker’s duty as a public employee and the public employer has determined that the disclosure is necessary in the performance of the duty of the regulated social worker as a public employee. [1977 c.677 §10; 1979 c.769 §9; 1989 c.721 §37; 1997 c.381 §5; 2009 c.442 §17]

Source: Section 675.580 — Confidentiality of communication by client; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.031 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.031
697.031 Registration procedure
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall establish by rule a program for registering persons that operate as collection agencies that must register with the Department of Consumer and Business Services under ORS 697.015 (Registration requirement) . The department shall require applicants for registration to file and registrants to maintain with the department current information the department requires by rule.

(b) The director, consistent with the requirements of ORS 697.005 (Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095) to 697.095 (Civil penalties) , may issue and renew registrations under this section by means of an agreement with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and may, by rule, conform the practices, procedures and information that the department uses to issue or renew a registration to the requirements of the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System.

(c) The department may require any information necessary to carry out a program under this subsection, including but not limited to:

(A) The name and address of the applicant or registrant.

(B) Any assumed names or business names the applicant or registrant uses.

(C) Names of persons who perform the solicitation or collection of claims or who perform the solicitation of the right to repossess or the repossession of collateral security for the applicant or registrant.

(D) Names of persons who are agents of the applicant or registrant for purposes of service of legal process.

(E) Fingerprints for any of the applicant’s executive officers, and officers and managers with supervisory responsibility over the applicant’s activities, with which the director may conduct a criminal records check that the director may process through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director shall require any person who applies for registration as a collection agency, other than an out-of-state collection agency, to file with the director a bond or an irrevocable letter of credit in the sum of $10,000 executed by the applicant as obligor, together with one or more corporate sureties or financial institutions authorized to do business in this state. The bond or an irrevocable letter of credit must be executed to the State of Oregon and for the use of the state and of any person who may have a cause of action against the obligor of the bond or an irrevocable letter of credit under ORS 697.005 (Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095) to 697.095 (Civil penalties) . The bond or irrevocable letter of credit must be conditioned to require the applicant to faithfully conform to and abide by the provisions of ORS 697.005 (Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095) to 697.095 (Civil penalties) and all rules the director adopts under ORS 697.005 (Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095) to 697.095 (Civil penalties) , and will pay to the state and to any such person any and all moneys that may become due or owing to the state or to such person from the obligor under and by virtue of the provisions of ORS 697.005 (Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095) to 697.095 (Civil penalties) .

(b) A person that obtains a judgment against a registrant for violating ORS 697.005 (Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095) to 697.095 (Civil penalties) or a rule that the director adopts under ORS 697.005 (Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095) to 697.095 (Civil penalties) , or for other misconduct, may bring in a circuit court of this state an action against the bond or irrevocable letter of credit described in this subsection for any amount the person does not obtain by executing the judgment against the registrant.

(c) The bond or an irrevocable letter of credit required by this subsection must be continuously maintained in the amount required by this subsection. The aggregate liability of the surety under the bond for claims against the bond may not exceed the penal sum of the bond no matter how many years the bond is in force. An extension by continuation certificate, reinstatement, reissue or renewal of the bond does not increase the liability of the surety.

(3) The director may, in the program for registration established under this section:

(a) Require any filings with the department that the director determines are necessary to maintain current the information required for registration. Filings required under this subsection may include renewal of registration at reasonable intervals, filings within a reasonable time after changes in a collection agency or other filings the director determines are necessary. In requiring filings under this subsection, the director shall attempt to minimize burdens the filings might place on persons required to file.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, establish and require persons filing with the department under this section to pay fees for any registration or filing made with the department. The director may not establish fees for more than an amount necessary to cover the administrative costs of the filing or registration.

(c) Establish the program in any division of the department the director determines is best able to administer the program.

(d) Issue, but not require, certificates of registration or other indicia of registration that the director determines will assist a registrant to establish that the registrant is registered with the department.

(4) An out-of-state collection agency is exempt from the registration fee under this section if the out-of-state collection agency is registered in another state and the other state does not require payment of an initial fee by a person who collects debts in the other state only by means of interstate communications from the person’s location in another state.

(5) The director shall charge an out-of-state collection agency a fee to register in this state that is not less than the fee the other state would charge a collection agency that collects debts solely by means of interstate communications from a location outside the other state, unless the out-of-state collection agency is exempt from paying a registration fee under this section.

(6) If another state exempts a collection agency that is located and registered in this state from a requirement to register in the other state, the director shall exempt a collection agency that is located and, if necessary, registered in the other state from the requirement to register in this state under ORS 697.005 (Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095) to 697.095 (Civil penalties) .

(7) The department shall maintain current records of the information required for registration under this section. [1981 c.85 §5; 1983 c.69 §1; 1991 c.627 §1; 1995 c.622 §3; 1997 c.249 §211; 2019 c.106 §2]

Source: Section 697.031 — Registration procedure; bond or letter of credit; fees; procedures for out-of-state collection agencies; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.725 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.725
675.725 License
Status: in_force

(1) A license issued under ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) is subject to renewal.

(2) A licensee seeking renewal of a license shall:

(a) Pay the license renewal fee on or before the renewal date established by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists by rule;

(b) Provide proof of fulfillment of any requirements of the board for continuing education and supervision;

(c) Submit to the board a sworn statement on a form provided by the board certifying that there is no reason for denial of the license renewal; and

(d) Maintain professional disclosure statements as required by the board by rule.

(3) A licensee may renew a license after the date for license renewal by paying the renewal fee and a late filing fee for license renewal prior to the expiration of the grace period for license renewal established by the board by rule.

(4) A licensee may not continue to practice as a licensed professional counselor or a licensed marriage and family therapist after expiration of the license.

(5) A person whose license has expired may apply to be relicensed as follows:

(a) If the person’s previous license has been expired for more than two years, the person must apply and qualify for a new license in the same manner as a person who has never been licensed.

(b) If the person’s previous license has been expired for two years or less, the person is not required to meet the degree, experience and examination standards for a person who has never been licensed, but must meet all other requirements for relicensure as the board may establish by rule. An application for relicensure under this subsection must be submitted in the manner required by the board and must be accompanied by the payment of the application fee and the renewal fee. [1989 c.721 §5; 1991 c.67 §179; 1999 c.463 §2; 2005 c.40 §1; 2023 c.439 §3]

Source: Section 675.725 — License; rules; fees; effect of expiration of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.842 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.842
697.842 Disposition of moneys received by director
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services or the department under ORS 697.005 (Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095) to 697.095 (Civil penalties) or 697.602 (Definitions for ORS 697.602 to 697.842) to 697.842 (Disposition of moneys received by director) , excepting any penalties received under ORS 697.832 (Civil penalties) , shall be paid into the State Treasury, deposited in the Consumer and Business Services Fund created by ORS 705.145 (Consumer and Business Services Fund) and used exclusively for the purposes of ORS 697.005 (Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095) to 697.095 (Civil penalties) and 697.602 (Definitions for ORS 697.602 to 697.842) to 697.842 (Disposition of moneys received by director) . [1983 c.17 §25; 1987 c.373 §46; 2001 c.319 §§5,6]

Source: Section 697.842 — Disposition of moneys received by director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.260 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.260
676.260 Health care facility notification of blood alcohol level or presence of cannabis or controlled substance in blood
Status: in_force

(1) A health care facility that provides medical care immediately after a motor vehicle accident to a person reasonably believed to be the operator of a motor vehicle involved in the accident shall notify any law enforcement officer who is at the health care facility and is acting in an official capacity in relation to the motor vehicle accident if the health care facility becomes aware, as a result of any blood test performed in the course of that treatment, that:

(a) The person’s blood alcohol level meets or exceeds the percent specified in ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) ;

(b) The person’s blood contains cannabis; or

(c) The person’s blood contains a controlled substance, as defined in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(2) If a health care facility is required to notify a law enforcement officer of test results under subsection (1) of this section and no law enforcement officer is present in an official capacity at the health care facility, the health care facility shall notify a law enforcement agency in the county in which the accident occurred, or an Oregon State Police dispatch center, as soon as possible but no more than 72 hours after becoming aware of the results of the blood test.

(3) A notice required under this section must consist of:

(a) The name of the person being treated;

(b) The blood alcohol level, the blood cannabis level and name and level of any controlled substance disclosed by the test; and

(c) The date and time of the administration of the test.

(4) ORS 40.225 (Rule 503. Law practitioner-client privilege) to 40.295 (Rule 514. Effect on existing privileges) do not affect the requirement to provide notice imposed by this section, and the health care facility shall not be considered to have breached any duty under ORS 40.225 (Rule 503. Law practitioner-client privilege) to 40.295 (Rule 514. Effect on existing privileges) owed to the person about whom the notice is made. [1995 c.546 §1; 2003 c.89 §2; 2007 c.662 §1; 2011 c.672 §1; 2017 c.21 §67]

Source: Section 676.260 — Health care facility notification of blood alcohol level or presence of cannabis or controlled substance in blood; content of notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.875 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.875
676.875 Requirements for practice of surgical technology in health care facilities
Status: in_force

(1) A health care facility may not allow a person to practice surgical technology at the health care facility unless the person provides the health care facility with documentation showing that the person:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Has completed an educational program for surgical technologists accredited by a national accreditation organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority by rule; and

(B) Holds and maintains a:

(i) Surgical technologist certification issued by a nationally accredited certifying organization for surgical technologists approved by the authority by rule; or

(ii) Subspeciality surgical assistant or surgical technologist certification, including but not limited to a certified ophthalmic surgical assisting credential issued by the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology or its successor organization, that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or its successor organization and approved by the authority by rule;

(b) Has completed and is certified by a registered apprenticeship program in surgical technology that:

(A) Is approved under ORS 660.002 (Declaration of policy) to 660.210 (Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents) ;

(B) Meets the requirements for, and requires participants to receive, certification by the National Center for Competency Testing or its successor organization;

(C) Includes an educational component as determined sufficient by the authority;

(D) Upon completion awards certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or its successor organization; and

(E) Is approved by the authority by rule;

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Has completed a training program for surgical technologists in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; and

(B) Every two years has completed 16 hours of continuing education approved by the authority; or

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Practiced surgical technology during at least two of the three years immediately preceding January 1, 2017:

(i) In a health care facility in Oregon or in another state; or

(ii) As an employee of an agency or institution of the federal government; and

(B) Every two years has completed 16 hours of continuing education approved by the authority.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(a)(B) of this section, a health care facility may allow a person who does not hold a certification described in subsection (1)(a)(B) of this section to perform surgical technology at the health care facility for 12 months after the person completes an educational program for surgical technologists accredited by a national accreditation organization approved by the authority by rule.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(b) of this section, a health care facility may allow a person who does not hold a certification described in subsection (1)(b) of this section to perform surgical technology at the health care facility if the person:

(a) Is an apprentice, as defined in ORS 660.010 (Definitions for ORS 660.002 to 660.210) , actively enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program in surgical technology described in subsection (1)(b) of this section that requires the person to obtain on-the-job supervised training; and

(b) Is at all times while performing surgical technology provided adequate direct supervision as required by the standards for the registered apprenticeship program in which the person is enrolled. [2015 c.373 §2; 2022 c.65 §1; 2023 c.447 §1]

Source: Section 676.875 — Requirements for practice of surgical technology in health care facilities; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.992 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.992
701.992 Civil penalties and other sanctions
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (4) and (5) of this section, any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted by the Construction Contractors Board shall forfeit and pay into the General Fund of the State Treasury a civil penalty in an amount determined by the board of not more than $5,000 for each offense.

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

(3) The provisions of this section are in addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty or sanction provided by law.

(4) The board shall impose sanctions for a violation of ORS 701.098 (Grounds for discipline) (1)(k) on the person to whom a contract is awarded and the person who awards the contract, and sanctions on a contractor for a violation of ORS 701.117 (Contractor to notify board of address change or change in exemption status) (2), as follows:

(a) A penalty not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for the first offense;

(b) A penalty not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for the second offense;

(c) Suspension of the person’s license for six months for a third offense;

(d) Suspension of the person’s license for three years for a fourth offense; and

(e) Revocation of the person’s license for a fifth offense.

(5) The board may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $100 for each violation of ORS 87.007 (Protection from construction liens perfected after sale of residential property completed) (3). [1971 c.740 §21; 1979 c.874 §5; 1981 c.618 §14; 1983 c.616 §16; 1983 c.696 §27; 1991 c.734 §90; 1995 c.216 §4; 1995 c.771 §6; 1999 c.402 §41; 2003 c.14 §441; 2003 c.778 §7; 2005 c.432 §17; 2007 c.836 §38; 2023 c.277 §7]

Source: Section 701.992 — Civil penalties and other sanctions; enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.020
679.020 Practice of dentistry or operating dental office without license prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not practice dentistry without a license.

(2) Only a person licensed as a dentist by the Oregon Board of Dentistry may own, operate, conduct or maintain a dental practice, office or clinic in this state.

(3) The restrictions of subsection (2) of this section, as they relate to owning and operating a dental office or clinic, do not apply to a dental office or clinic owned or operated by any of the following:

(a) A labor organization as defined in ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) and 663.005 (Definitions) (6), or to any nonprofit organization formed by or on behalf of such labor organization for the purpose of providing dental services. Such labor organization must have had an active existence for at least three years, have a constitution and bylaws, and be maintained in good faith for purposes other than providing dental services.

(b) The School of Dentistry of the Oregon Health and Science University.

(c) Public universities listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

(d) Local governments.

(e) Institutions or programs accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association to provide education and training.

(f) Nonprofit corporations organized under Oregon law to provide dental services to rural areas and medically underserved populations of migrant, rural community or homeless individuals under 42 U.S.C. 254b or 254c or health centers qualified under 42 U.S.C. 1396d(l)(2)(B) operating in compliance with other applicable state and federal law.

(g) Nonprofit charitable corporations as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and determined by the Oregon Board of Dentistry as providing dental services by volunteer licensed dentists to populations with limited access to dental care at no charge or a substantially reduced charge.

(h) Nonprofit charitable corporations as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and determined by the Oregon Board of Dentistry as having an existing program that provides medical and dental care to medically underserved children with special needs at an existing single fixed location or multiple mobile locations.

(4) For the purpose of owning or operating a dental office or clinic, an entity described in subsection (3) of this section must:

(a) Except as provided in ORS 679.022 (Exemption from naming licensed dentist as director for accredited institutions and programs) , name an actively licensed dentist as its dental director, who shall be subject to the provisions of ORS 679.140 (Discipline of licensee) in the capacity as dental director. The dental director, or an actively licensed dentist designated by the director, shall have responsibility for the clinical practice of dentistry, which includes, but is not limited to:

(A) Diagnosis of conditions within the human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures.

(B) Prescribing drugs that are administered to patients in the practice of dentistry.

(C) The treatment plan of any dental patient.

(D) Overall quality of patient care that is rendered or performed in the practice of dentistry.

(E) Supervision of dental hygienists, dental assistants or other personnel involved in direct patient care and the authorization for procedures performed by them in accordance with the standards of supervision established by statute or by the rules of the board.

(F) Other specific services within the scope of clinical dental practice.

(G) Retention of patient dental records as required by statute or by rule of the board.

(H) Ensuring that each patient receiving services from the dental office or clinic has a dentist of record.

(I) The prescription and administration of vaccines.

(b) Maintain current records of the names of licensed dentists who supervise the clinical activities of dental hygienists, dental assistants or other personnel involved in direct patient care utilized by the entity. The records must be available to the board upon written request.

(5) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to an expanded practice dental hygienist who renders services authorized by a permit issued by the board pursuant to ORS 680.200 (Issuing expanded practice permit) .

(6) Nothing in this chapter precludes a person or entity not licensed by the board from:

(a) Ownership or leasehold of any tangible or intangible assets used in a dental office or clinic. These assets include real property, furnishings, equipment and inventory but do not include dental records of patients related to clinical care.

(b) Employing or contracting for the services of personnel other than licensed dentists.

(c) Management of the business aspects of a dental office or clinic that do not include the clinical practice of dentistry.

(7) If all of the ownership interests of a dentist or dentists in a dental office or clinic are held by an administrator, executor, personal representative, guardian, conservator or receiver of the estate of a former shareholder, member or partner, the administrator, executor, personal representative, guardian, conservator or receiver may retain the ownership interest for a period of 12 months following the creation of the ownership interest. The board shall extend the ownership period for an additional 12 months upon 30 days’ notice and may grant additional extensions upon reasonable request. [Amended by 1977 c.192 §1; 1985 c.323 §3; 1995 c.286 §29; 1997 c.251 §6; 2003 c.322 §1; 2009 c.223 §1; 2011 c.637 §284; 2011 c.716 §4; 2013 c.310 §2; 2015 c.391 §1; 2019 c.58 §5; 2021 c.366 §§11,12]

Source: Section 679.020 — Practice of dentistry or operating dental office without license prohibited; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.125 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.125
685.125 Discipline procedure
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine shall give opportunity for hearing as provided in ORS chapter 183 when the board proposes to:

(a) Refuse to issue a license;

(b) Refuse to renew a license; or

(c) Impose any of the sanctions set forth in ORS 685.110 (Grounds for discipline) .

(2) In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board may adopt rules necessary for the administration of the laws that the board is charged with administering. [1971 c.734 §134; 1985 c.624 §14; 2009 c.43 §25; 2009 c.396 §2]

Source: Section 685.125 — Discipline procedure; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.595 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.595
672.595 Registration of persons licensed in other jurisdictions
Status: in_force

A person who holds a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of geology, or a certificate of specialization, issued to the person by a proper authority of a state, territory, or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia having licensing requirements comparable to Oregon, and who, in the opinion of the State Board of Geologist Examiners otherwise meets the requirements of ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) may, upon application, be registered without further examination. [1977 c.612 §10]

Source: Section 672.595 — Registration of persons licensed in other jurisdictions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.410 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.410
674.410 Written report required to present testimony on appraisal
Status: in_force

A person shall not testify or otherwise present evidence regarding an appraisal or appraisal report in a proceeding under ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.497 (Awarding costs and attorney fees when finding for petitioner) , a circuit court action or otherwise before a lawfully established board or commission unless the person has prepared a written report on the appraisal or appraisal report prior to presenting testimony or evidence. [1997 c.417 §7]

Source: Section 674.410 — Written report required to present testimony on appraisal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.155 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.155
672.155 Establishment of fees by rule
Status: in_force

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall establish fees by rule, including but not limited to fees for the following:

(1) Enrollment as an engineering intern.

(2) Enrollment as a land surveying intern.

(3) Examinations administered or approved by the board.

(4) Registration or renewal of a certificate of registration to practice as a professional engineer.

(5) Registration or renewal of a certificate of registration to practice as a professional land surveyor.

(6) Registration or renewal of a certificate of registration to practice as a photogrammetrist.

(7) Issuance of a temporary permit under ORS 672.109 (Temporary permit to practice engineering) or 672.143 (Temporary permit to practice photogrammetric mapping) .

(8) Issuance of a certificate document.

(9) Issuance of a certificate of registration under ORS 672.153 (Registration in new branch of profession) , without examination, based on experience in a branch of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping newly established by the board. [1971 c.751 §34; 1975 c.429 §10; 1979 c.495 §2; 1979 c.681 §2a; 1981 c.556 §2; 1983 c.614 §3; 1991 c.221 §4; 1991 c.703 §18; 1997 c.643 §19; 2005 c.445 §9; 2009 c.259 §12; 2015 c.576 §13]

Source: Section 672.155 — Establishment of fees by rule , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.400 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.400
675.400 Duties of board
Status: in_force

The Sexual Offense Treatment Board shall:

(1) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for certification as clinical sexual offense therapists, associate sexual offense therapists, secondary clinical sexual offense therapists and sexual offense therapist interns under ORS 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) to 675.380 (Reciprocal certification) .

(2) Establish standards of practice and professional responsibility for persons certified by the Health Licensing Office.

(3) Adopt standards for training, including but not limited to training related to the treatment of distinct sexual abuser populations, including adults, juveniles, persons with developmental disabilities and others.

(4) Advise the office on all matters related to administering ORS 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) to 675.410 (Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410) and recommend rules, standards and guidelines necessary for the administration of ORS 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) to 675.380 (Reciprocal certification) . [2007 c.841 §8; 2013 c.314 §58; 2013 c.568 §15; 2019 c.68 §11]

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

Source: Section 675.400 — Duties of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.815 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.815
675.815 Duty to report prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a licensee who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct shall report the 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) . [2009 c.536 §6]

Source: Section 675.815 — Duty to report prohibited conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.230 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.230
692.230 Grounds for suspension and revocation of trainee registration
Status: in_force

(1) The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board may suspend or revoke the registration of a trainee, after notice and upon hearing, if the board finds any of the causes specified in ORS 692.180 (Grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew licenses or certificates) in regard to the trainee.

(2) A trainee whose registration has been suspended or revoked may apply for reregistration within one year after the suspension or revocation, but the board shall not allow more than two reregistrations. When the circumstances warrant, the board may allow a trainee credit under a reregistration for time actually served under a previous registration. However, if the previous registration has been suspended or revoked under subsection (1) of this section, the board shall not provide credit for more than 75 percent of the time previously served.

(3) Upon receipt of a complaint, the board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) .

(4) Information that the board obtains as part of an investigation into trainee conduct or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving trainee conduct is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) . [Amended by 1973 c.411 §9; 1983 c.810 §17; 1997 c.791 §54; 2015 c.367 §17]

Source: Section 692.230 — Grounds for suspension and revocation of trainee registration; reregistration; investigation; confidentiality , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.525 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.525
689.525 Out-of-state prescriptions
Status: in_force

(1) A prescription written by a practitioner licensed in a state or territory of the United States, other than Oregon, may be filled only if the pharmacist called upon to fill such prescription determines, in the exercise of professional judgment:

(a) That it was issued pursuant to a valid patient-practitioner relationship; and

(b) That it is authentic.

(2) However, if the practitioner writing the prescription is not known to the pharmacist, the pharmacist shall obtain proof to a reasonable certainty of the validity of the prescription.

(3) The provisions of ORS 689.515 (Regulation of generic drugs) authorizing generic substitution shall not apply to prescriptions described in this section unless authorized on the prescription. [1979 c.777 §36; 1981 c.666 §10; 1987 c.108 §6; 1993 c.571 §15; 1997 c.153 §1]

Source: Section 689.525 — Out-of-state prescriptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.520 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.520
683.520 Scope of practice of optician
Status: in_force

Any dispensing optician may fabricate any ophthalmic lens in conformity with the signed prescription, or oral instruction followed by a written prescription, of any optometrist or person duly licensed to practice medicine in this state. Any dispensing optician may supply any ophthalmic lens in conformity with the prescription and the specified expiration date thereof. [1991 c.904 §1]

Source: Section 683.520 — Scope of practice of optician , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.697 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.697
673.697 Continuing authority of board
Status: in_force

The lapsing, suspension or revocation of a license by operation of law or by order of the State Board of Tax Practitioners or by decision of a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee, shall not deprive the board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of or any action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee, or to revise or render null and void an order suspending or revoking the license. [1995 c.239 §2]

Source: Section 673.697 — Continuing authority of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.160 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.160
686.160 Reapplication after license withheld or revoked
Status: in_force

(1) If a license is withheld, not renewed, or revoked for a violation of ORS 686.120 (Grounds for discipline) or 686.130 (“Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct” defined) , the practitioner may not again apply for a license until after a period of six months has elapsed, and then only by paying the regular examination fee, and again complying with the requirements for obtaining a license in accordance with ORS 686.045 (Qualifications for license) .

(2) If a license has been suspended and time of suspension has elapsed, permission to practice shall be given only upon the payment of the regular annual renewal fee. [Amended by 1979 c.743 §7]

Source: Section 686.160 — Reapplication after license withheld or revoked; commencing practice after suspension , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.501 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.501
701.501 Home services contractor license
Status: repealed

(1) As used in this section, “home” and “home service agreement” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 731.164 (“Home protection insurance,” “home protection insurer.”) .

(2) A home services contractor license authorizes the holder to operate a business providing service, repair or replacement for homes through a licensed contractor under a home service agreement.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 701.126, the Construction Contractors Board may not impose a continuing education requirement for a home services contractor.

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 701.122 (Training requirements for individuals and businesses) , the board may not require a home services contractor to take a test measuring the knowledge of the contractor or responsible managing individual regarding business practices and laws affecting construction contractors. [Formerly 701.610]

Note: 701.126 was repealed by section 6, chapter 718, Oregon Laws 2013. The text of 701.501 (Home services contractor license) was not amended by enactment of the Legislative Assembly to reflect the repeal. Editorial adjustment of 701.501 (Home services contractor license) for the repeal of 701.126 has not been made.

Source: Section 701.501 — Home services contractor license; exemption from testing and continuing education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.335 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.335
701.335 Recommended maintenance schedule
Status: in_force

(1) A contractor that enters into a contract to construct a new residential structure or zero-lot-line dwelling shall provide a recommended maintenance schedule to the property owner or original purchaser of the proposed structure or dwelling at the time that the contractor makes a written offer of warranty under ORS 701.320 (Offer of warranty) .

(2) The Construction Contractors Board shall adopt rules describing the minimum information that a contractor shall provide to a property owner or original purchaser under subsection (1) of this section. The minimum information shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:

(a) Definitions and descriptions of moisture intrusion and water damage.

(b) An explanation of how moisture intrusion and water damage can occur.

(c) A description and recommended schedule for maintenance to prevent moisture intrusion.

(d) Advice on how to recognize the signs of water damage.

(e) Appropriate steps to take when water damage is discovered. [2007 c.648 §13; 2009 c.409 §5]

Source: Section 701.335 — Recommended maintenance schedule; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.476 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.476
676.476 Oregon Health Authority reimbursements for clinical education
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall provide reimbursements to support clinical education at hospitals and health care facilities. [2023 c.441 §3; 2023 c.602 §54]

Source: Section 676.476 — Oregon Health Authority reimbursements for clinical education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.495 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.495
696.495 Revolving fund
Status: in_force

(1) Upon written request by the Real Estate Agency, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw a warrant on the Real Estate Account, established by ORS 696.490 (Real Estate Account) , for use as a revolving fund. Warrants drawn to establish or increase the revolving fund, rather than to reimburse the revolving fund, may not exceed the aggregate sum of $1,500. The State Treasurer shall hold the revolving fund in a special account against which the Real Estate Agency may draw checks.

(2) The Real Estate Agency may use the revolving fund for the purpose of paying witness fees and other administrative expenses.

(3) All claims for reimbursement of moneys paid from the revolving fund are subject to approval by the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and by the Real Estate Commissioner. When such claims have been approved, a warrant covering them shall be drawn in favor of the Real Estate Agency and used to reimburse the revolving fund. Such warrants shall be charged against the Real Estate Account established by ORS 696.490 (Real Estate Account) . [1974 c.26 §3; 1977 c.41 §3]

Source: Section 696.495 — Revolving fund; amount; use; procedure for repayment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.210 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.210
674.210 Surety bond
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for issuance or renewal of an appraisal management company registration shall file with the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board a surety bond with one or more corporate sureties authorized to do business in this state, or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , in the amount of $25,000.

(2) The surety bond or letter of credit required under subsection (1) of this section must:

(a) Be conditioned that the applicant pays:

(A) All amounts owing to persons who perform real estate appraisal activity for the appraisal management company; and

(B) All amounts adjudged against the appraisal management company by reason of negligent or improper real estate appraisal activity or appraisal management services or breach of contract in performing real estate appraisal activity or appraisal management services; and

(b) Require the surety company to provide written notice to the board by registered or certified mail:

(A) At least 30 days before the surety company cancels or revokes the bond; or

(B) When the surety company pays for a loss under the bond.

(3) In lieu of the surety bond or letter of credit required under subsection (1) of this section, the appraisal management company may file with the board, under the same terms and conditions as when a bond is filed, a deposit in cash or negotiable securities acceptable to the board.

(4) The surety bond, letter of credit or deposit required by this section must be continuously on file with the board in the amount of $25,000 and is for the exclusive purpose of payment of the obligations listed in subsection (2) of this section. Upon termination or cancellation of the bond, withdrawal of the deposit or reduction of the bond, letter of credit or deposit to less than $25,000, a registered appraisal management company shall:

(a) File a replacement bond, letter of credit or deposit within the time period established by the board by rule; or

(b) Surrender the company’s registration to the board and cease operating as an appraisal management company.

(5) Any person damaged by an appraisal management company’s failure to pay an obligation listed in subsection (2) of this section has a right of action under the bond. An action under the bond must be commenced within one year after the appraisal management company fails to pay the amount owing or the amount adjudged against the appraisal management company. [2010 c.87 §3; 2011 c.447 §10]

Note: See note under 674.200 (Definitions for ORS 674.200 to 674.250) .

Source: Section 674.210 — Surety bond , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.497 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.497
689.497 Report required upon termination of pharmacy technician
Status: in_force

(1) A pharmacy that terminates a pharmacy technician shall report the termination to the State Board of Pharmacy. In the sole discretion of the pharmacy, the pharmacy may report the reason for the termination.

(2) A pharmacy reporting the termination of a pharmacy technician under subsection (1) of this section shall provide the pharmacy technician an opportunity to issue a statement accompanying the report of termination. The statement of the pharmacy technician may include any mitigating factors or other information the pharmacy technician deems relevant to the termination.

(3) A pharmacy, pharmacist, pharmacy technician or any other person who, in good faith, submits a report of termination of a pharmacy technician under the provisions of this section is not liable for any civil damages as a result of submitting the report.

(4) The information provided to the board pursuant to this section is:

(a) Subject to disclosure as provided in ORS 689.495 (Provision of licensing information) ; and

(b) Admissible as evidence for any purpose in any civil proceeding before a court, agency, board or third-party dispute resolution tribunal.

(5) Nothing in subsection (3) of this section shall affect the admissibility in evidence of the records of a pharmacy or pharmacist that pertain to the work history or termination of employment of a pharmacy technician. [2001 c.595 §7]

Source: Section 689.497 — Report required upon termination of pharmacy technician , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.310 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.310
673.310 Words or abbreviations of similar import to certified public accountant, public accountant, C.P.A. or P.A. prohibited
Status: in_force

No person, partnership, professional corporation or other business form shall assume or use the title or designation “certified accountant,” “chartered accountant,” “enrolled accountant,” “licensed accountant,” “registered accountant” or any other title or designation likely to be confused with “certified public accountant” and “public accountant,” or any of the abbreviations “C.A.,” “R.A.,” or “L.A.,” or similar abbreviations likely to be confused with “C.P.A.” or “P.A.” [Amended by 1991 c.372 §1; 1993 c.431 §6]

Source: Section 673.310 — Words or abbreviations of similar import to certified public accountant, public accountant, C.P.A. or P.A. prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.440 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.440
681.440 When meetings may be closed to public
Status: in_force

All meetings of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology for the consideration of and action on matters coming before the board are open to the public, except:

(1) Matters involving the management of internal affairs of the board and its staff may be considered and acted upon by the board in executive meetings under rules prescribed by the board.

(2) Sessions to prepare, approve, grade or administer examinations.

(3) Upon request of a person who has failed the licensing examination and is appearing to appeal the failing grade.

(4) An investigation into licensee or applicant conduct or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving licensee or applicant conduct to the extent made confidential by ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) . [Formerly 694.485; 1985 c.565 §93; 1995 c.280 §20; 1997 c.791 §32]

Source: Section 681.440 — When meetings may be closed to public; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.158 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.158
678.158 Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license or certificate
Status: in_force

The lapse, suspension or revocation of a license or certificate by the operation of law or by order of the Oregon State Board of Nursing or by the decision of a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee or of a certificate by a certificate holder, shall not deprive the board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of or any action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee or certificate holder or to revise or render null and void an order of disciplinary action against the licensee or certificate holder. [2001 c.275 §6]

Note: 678.158 (Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license or certificate) was added to and made a part of 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 678.158 — Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license or certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.730 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.730
681.730 Rules
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to:

(1) Establish a process for issuance of licenses to practice music therapy;

(2) Establish licensure fees;

(3) Determine qualifications for applicants for initial licensure, licensure renewal and licensure by reciprocity;

(4) Approve:

(a) The Certification Board for Music Therapists examination;

(b) The certification issued by the Certification Board for Music Therapists; and

(c) The professional designations issued by the National Music Therapy Registry;

(5) Develop and maintain a publicly available record of music therapists; and

(6) Establish standards of practice and professional responsibility for music therapists. [2015 c.632 §4; 2019 c.456 §43]

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

Source: Section 681.730 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.520 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.520
675.520 Use of title prohibited without license
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not use any title, words or abbreviations, including the title “social worker,” that indicate that the person has an authorization to practice regulated social work unless the person is a regulated social worker.

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

(a) The use of the educational designations “Bachelor of Social Work” or “Master’s of Social Work” by a person who is not a regulated social worker; or

(b) The use of the title “school social worker” by a person who:

(A) Is not a regulated social worker;

(B) Holds a master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university; and

(C) Is licensed as a school social worker by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. [1977 c.677 §2; 1987 c.158 §138; 1989 c.721 §26; 2009 c.442 §3; 2011 c.241 §1]

Source: Section 675.520 — Use of title prohibited without license; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.510 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.510
701.510 License required to engage in lead-based paint activity
Status: in_force

(1) A contractor may not perform lead-based paint activities in this state unless the contractor is a lead-based paint activities contractor.

(2) A contractor may not perform lead-based paint renovation in this state unless the contractor is a certified lead-based paint renovation contractor.

(3) A lead-based paint activities contractor or certified lead-based paint renovation contractor must comply with the provisions of ORS 431A.355 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to regulate lead-based paint activities and renovation) and 701.505 (Definitions for ORS 701.505 to 701.515) to 701.515 (Licensing system) and any rules adopted pursuant thereto.

(4) A construction contractor who successfully completes an accredited training program in lead-based paint activities qualifies to have certification in that activity included in the professional credentials of the contractor as described in ORS 701.120 (Specialized education programs) . The provisions of this subsection do not affect the licensing requirements established in ORS 701.515 (Licensing system) . [1995 c.795 §4; 2001 c.428 §3; 2009 c.757 §8]

Source: Section 701.510 — License required to engage in lead-based paint activity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.230 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.230
703.230 Procedures and rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall conduct all proceedings under ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) in accordance with ORS chapter 183. Judicial review of an action of the department shall be provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) , 183.485 (Decision of court on review of contested case) , 183.490 (Agency may be compelled to act) and 183.500 (Appeals) .

(2) The Board on Public Safety Standards and Training, or the department with the board’s approval, shall adopt, in accordance with ORS chapter 183, rules for the administration and enforcement of ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) . [1975 c.608 §§11,12; 1997 c.853 §57]

Source: Section 703.230 — Procedures and rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.280 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.280
670.280 Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “License” includes a registration, certification or permit.

(b) “Licensee” includes a registrant or a holder of a certification or permit.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 342.143 (Issuance of licenses and registrations) (3) or 342.175 (Grounds for discipline) (3), a licensing board, commission or agency may not deny, suspend or revoke an occupational or professional license solely for the reason that the applicant or licensee has been convicted of a crime, but it may consider the relationship of the facts which support the conviction and all intervening circumstances to the specific occupational or professional standards in determining the fitness of the person to receive or hold the license. There is a rebuttable presumption as to each individual applicant or licensee that an existing or prior conviction for conduct that has been classified or reclassified as a Class E violation does not make an applicant for an occupational or professional license or a licensee with an occupational or professional license unfit to receive or hold the license.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 342.143 (Issuance of licenses and registrations) (3) and 342.175 (Grounds for discipline) (3), a licensing board, commission or agency may deny an occupational or professional license or impose discipline on a licensee based on conduct that is not undertaken directly in the course of the licensed activity, but that is substantially related to the fitness and ability of the applicant or licensee to engage in the activity for which the license is required. In determining whether the conduct is substantially related to the fitness and ability of the applicant or licensee to engage in the activity for which the license is required, the licensing board, commission or agency shall consider the relationship of the facts with respect to the conduct and all intervening circumstances to the specific occupational or professional standards. There is a rebuttable presumption as to each individual applicant or licensee that an existing or prior conviction for conduct that has been classified or reclassified as a Class E violation is not related to the fitness and ability of the applicant or licensee to engage in the activity for which the license is required. [1973 c.359 §1; 1991 c.662 §6a; 2003 c.749 §13; 2009 c.386 §5; 2021 c.2 §21; 2021 c.591 §17]

Source: Section 670.280 — Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction; rebuttable presumption; denial of license or imposition of discipline for conduct substantially related to fitness and ability of applicant or licensee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.130 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.130
703.130 Reciprocity for persons licensed in another jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may grant a license as a polygraph examiner in this state to a person who is licensed as a polygraph examiner by another state or territory of the United States, without examination, upon application by such person in the manner prescribed by the department and upon payment to the department of a fee of $50, payable to the department, if the department finds that such person:

(1) Is at least 18 years of age;

(2) Is a citizen of the United States;

(3) Was licensed pursuant to the requirements of such other state or territory that, at the date of the issuance of such license by such other state or territory, were substantially equivalent to the requirements of ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) for the licensing and regulation of polygraph examiners in this state;

(4) Is licensed by another state or territory that grants reciprocity to polygraph examiners licensed in this state; and

(5) If a nonresident of this state, has complied with the requirements of ORS 703.120 (Nonresident licensees) . [1975 c.608 §19; 1979 c.410 §11; 1997 c.853 §52]

Source: Section 703.130 — Reciprocity for persons licensed in another jurisdiction; qualifications; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.020
674.020 Purposes
Status: in_force

The purposes of this chapter are to:

(1) Require that all real estate appraisals be performed in accordance with uniform standards by individuals whose competency has been demonstrated and whose professional conduct will be subject to effective supervision.

(2) Conform the law of this state to the requirements of federal law.

(3) Ensure the availability of state certified appraisers, state licensed appraisers and state registered appraiser assistants for the performance of real estate appraisal activity, including the performance of appraisals in federally related transactions, and to ensure effective supervision of the activities of state certified appraisers, state licensed appraisers and state registered appraiser assistants. [1991 c.5 §1; 1997 c.417 §1; 2005 c.254 §2]

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION

Source: Section 674.020 — Purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.205 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.205
702.205 Royalty payments
Status: in_force

A person that produces an intercollegiate sports team jersey, video game or trading card for the purpose of making a profit shall make a royalty payment to each student athlete for use of the student athlete’s name, image or likeness if the person uses the student athlete’s name, image or likeness in or on the intercollegiate sports team jersey, video game or trading card. [2022 c.20 §1]

Source: Section 702.205 — Royalty payments; name, image or likeness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.170 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.170
672.170 Renewal of certificate
Status: in_force

(1) Renewal of a certificate may be effected at any time prior to the renewal date by paying the required renewal fee to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying.

(2) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, the failure of a registrant to renew the certificate before the renewal date does not deprive the registrant of the right of renewal thereafter.

(3) The amount to be paid for the renewal of a certificate after the renewal date shall be the renewal fee plus a late-payment charge determined by the board.

(4) A certificate may not be renewed if the certificate has been retired for more than five years or delinquent for more than five years. [Amended by 1967 c.401 §5; 1971 c.751 §16; 1973 c.832 §36; 1975 c.429 §12; 1995 c.33 §5; 1997 c.643 §20; 2009 c.259 §13; 2013 c.86 §10]

Source: Section 672.170 — Renewal of certificate; increased fees for delinquent renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.707 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.707
671.707 Actions following final order of board
Status: in_force

(1) If a final order of the State Landscape Contractors Board is not paid by the landscape contracting business, the board shall notify the surety on the business’s bond.

(2) An order of the board that determines a claim under ORS 671.703 (Investigation of claim) that becomes final by operation of law or on appeal and remains unpaid for 20 days after the order becomes final is an order in favor of the claimant against the landscape contracting business and may be recorded with the county clerk in any county of this state.

(3) Upon receipt, the clerk shall record the order in the County Clerk Lien Record. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, recording an order in the County Clerk Lien Record pursuant to this section has the effect provided for in ORS 205.125 (County Clerk Lien Record) and 205.126 (Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record) , and the order may be enforced as provided in ORS 205.125 (County Clerk Lien Record) and 205.126 (Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record) . [1979 c.840 §10; 1999 c.153 §1; 2007 c.149 §8; 2007 c.541 §38a]

Source: Section 671.707 — Actions following final order of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.345 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.345
676.345 Registration program for health care professionals claiming liability limitation
Status: in_force

(1) A health practitioner described in ORS 676.340 (Limitations on liability of health practitioners providing health care services without compensation) (7) may claim the liability limitation provided by ORS 676.340 (Limitations on liability of health practitioners providing health care services without compensation) only if the health practitioner has registered with a health professional regulatory board in the manner provided by this section. Registration under this section must be made:

(a) By a physician, physician assistant or acupuncturist, with the Oregon Medical Board;

(b) By a nurse, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist, with the Oregon State Board of Nursing;

(c) By a dentist or dental hygienist, with the Oregon Board of Dentistry;

(d) By a pharmacist, with the State Board of Pharmacy;

(e) By an optometrist, with the Oregon Board of Optometry; and

(f) By a naturopathic physician, with the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine.

(2) The health professional regulatory boards listed in subsection (1) of this section shall establish a registration program for the health practitioners who provide health care services without compensation and who wish to be subject to the liability limitation provided by ORS 676.340 (Limitations on liability of health practitioners providing health care services without compensation) . All health practitioners registering under the program must provide the health professional regulatory board with:

(a) A statement that the health practitioner will provide health care services to patients without compensation, except for reimbursement for laboratory fees, testing services and other out-of-pocket expenses;

(b) A statement that the health practitioner will provide the notice required by ORS 676.340 (Limitations on liability of health practitioners providing health care services without compensation) (2) in the manner provided by ORS 676.340 (Limitations on liability of health practitioners providing health care services without compensation) (2) before providing the services; and

(c) A statement that the health practitioner will only provide health care services without compensation that are within the scope of the health practitioner’s license.

(3) Registration under this section must be made biennially. The health professional regulatory boards listed in subsection (1) of this section may not charge a fee for registration under this section. [1999 c.771 §2; 1999 c.771 §4; 2005 c.462 §3; 2012 c.41 §4; 2017 c.356 §85; 2019 c.227 §2]

Source: Section 676.345 — Registration program for health care professionals claiming liability limitation; program requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.662 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.662
697.662 Prohibited practices
Status: in_force

A debt management service provider or a person required to obtain a registration as a debt management service provider under ORS 697.612 (Registration requirement) may not:

(1) Make, or counsel or advise a consumer to make, a statement that is untrue or misleading or that the debt management service provider or the person in the exercise of reasonable care should know is untrue or misleading.

(2) Represent that the debt management service provider or the person is authorized or competent to perform a debt management service or to furnish advice concerning tax, accounting, bankruptcy or legal matters unless the debt management service provider or the person is actually authorized under the laws of this state to perform the debt management service or furnish the advice or the debt management service provider or the person performs the debt management service or furnishes the advice in compliance with the laws of this state.

(3) Charge or receive money or other valuable consideration solely to refer a consumer to another person who may or will extend credit to the consumer on substantially the same terms that the other person provides to the other person’s customers.

(4) Offer to perform a debt management service without evaluating as part of the budget analysis the debt management service provider must perform under ORS 697.652 (Written agreement and budget analysis requirement) (2) whether the debt management service is or would be advantageous to the consumer.

(5) Perform a debt management service without having a good faith belief formed after conducting an evaluation described in subsection (4) of this section that the consumer can or will comply with the terms of the agreement described in ORS 697.652 (Written agreement and budget analysis requirement) .

(6) Solicit, accept or receive an agreement, contract, promise to pay or other instrument that has blank spaces at or after the time the consumer signs the agreement, contract, promise to pay or instrument.

(7) Accept or receive from a consumer:

(a) Payment or security for the debt management service provider’s or person’s fees or charges other than as provided in ORS 697.692 (Fees) (2);

(b) A wage assignment, a mortgage on real estate, a purchase money security interest or other security, all or any part of which is in an amount larger than permitted under ORS 697.692 (Fees) , to secure the debt management service provider’s or person’s fees or charges;

(c) A confession of judgment or a power of attorney to confess judgment against the consumer or to appear for the consumer in a judicial proceeding; or

(d) A release of an obligation that the debt management service provider or person must perform.

(8) Agree or form a contract with a consumer, the terms of which provide for later charges or reserves for liquidated damages.

(9) Commingle any of the consumer’s wages, salary, income, credits or other funds or property that the debt management service provider or person holds with the debt management service provider’s or person’s funds or property.

(10) Cancel an agreement with a consumer without the consumer’s written authorization, except as provided in ORS 697.652 (Written agreement and budget analysis requirement) (1)(g).

(11) Violate a provision of ORS 697.602 (Definitions for ORS 697.602 to 697.842) to 697.842 (Disposition of moneys received by director) .

(12) Publish, distribute or broadcast or cause to be published, distributed or broadcast an advertisement, presentation or other communication or promotional material that:

(a) Contains a false, misleading or deceptive statement or representation, including a statement or representation that the debt management service provider or person can alter or remove factually correct information from a consumer’s credit report;

(b) Identifies the debt management service provider or person by a name other than the name that appears on the registration that the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services issued or the assumed business name that the debt management service provider or person registered under ORS chapter 648;

(c) Displays an emblem, logo or other sign or device that is similar to an emblem, logo, sign or device that a government agency uses to identify the government agency or a product or service the government agency provides, including but not limited to an eagle, flag or crest; or

(d) Misrepresents, directly or indirectly:

(A) The nature of a service the debt management service provider or person will perform;

(B) The time within which the debt management service provider or person will perform a service;

(C) The debt management service provider’s or person’s ability to improve a consumer’s credit report or credit rating;

(D) The amount, type or quality of credit a consumer may or will receive as a result of a service the debt management service provider or person performs or offers to perform; or

(E) The debt management service provider’s or person’s qualifications, training or experience or the qualifications, training or experience of the debt management service provider’s or the person’s employees, agents or affiliates. [1983 c.17 §8; 2005 c.309 §4; 2009 c.604 §6]

Source: Section 697.662 — Prohibited practices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.172 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.172
675.172 Agency expenses
Status: in_force

The expenses of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency shall be paid by the regulated boards as established by rule by the regulated boards in consultation with each other. [2017 c.104 §5]

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

Source: Section 675.172 — Agency expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.120 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.120
676.120 Use of deceased licensee’s name
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 676.110 (Use of title “doctor.”) or 676.115 (Use of title “nurse.”) , upon the death of any person duly licensed by a health professional regulatory board, the executors of the estate or the heirs, assigns, associates or partners may retain the use of the decedent’s name, where it appears other than as a part of an assumed name, for no more than one year after the death of such person or until the estate is settled, whichever is sooner. [Amended by 1953 c.137 §2; 1983 c.769 §2; 1991 c.314 §5; 2009 c.142 §2; 2015 c.345 §3; 2017 c.101 §18]

Source: Section 676.120 — Use of deceased licensee’s name , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.200 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.200
677.200 Disciplinary procedure
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 677.202 (When procedure inapplicable) or 677.205 (Grounds for discipline) (1)(a), any proceeding for disciplinary action of a licensee licensed under this chapter shall be substantially in accord with the following procedure:

(1) A written complaint of some person, not excluding members or employees of the Oregon Medical Board, shall be verified and filed with the board.

(2) A hearing shall be given to the accused in accordance with ORS chapter 183 as a contested case. [Amended by 1957 c.681 §6; 1961 c.400 §6; 1967 c.470 §31; 1971 c.734 §118; 1983 c.486 §23; 1989 c.830 §11]

Source: Section 677.200 — Disciplinary procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.500 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.500
679.500 Administration of local anesthesia for certain purposes
Status: in_force

(1) A dentist licensed to practice dentistry in this state may administer local anesthesia to a person for the purposes of receiving permanent lip color from a person licensed to perform tattooing under ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) or having permanent hair removal in the lip area from a person licensed to perform electrolysis under ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) .

(2) Prior to administering local anesthesia for the purposes authorized under subsection (1) of this section, the dentist must:

(a) Receive a written order from a person licensed to perform tattooing or electrolysis under ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) ;

(b) Obtain a current health history from and perform an oral examination of the person who will receive the anesthesia; and

(c) Establish and maintain a patient record in accordance with rules adopted by the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

(3) The Oregon Board of Dentistry shall adopt rules authorizing a dentist licensed to practice dentistry in Oregon to administer local anesthesia for the purposes of tattooing human lips or having permanent hair removal in the lip area by a person licensed to perform tattooing or electrolysis under ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) . [1999 c.578 §10; 2003 c.187 §1; 2011 c.346 §32]

Source: Section 679.500 — Administration of local anesthesia for certain purposes; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.190 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.190
676.190 Establishment of program
Status: in_force

(1) The health profession licensing boards may establish or contract to establish an impaired health professional program.

(2) A program established or contracted for under this section must:

(a) Enroll licensees of participating health profession licensing boards who have been diagnosed with alcohol or substance abuse or a mental health disorder;

(b) Require that a licensee sign a written consent prior to enrollment in the program allowing disclosure and exchange of information between the program, the licensee’s board, the licensee’s employer, evaluators and treatment entities in compliance with ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) and 42 C.F.R. part 2;

(c) Enter into diversion agreements with enrolled licensees;

(d) If the enrolled licensee has a direct supervisor, assess the ability of the direct supervisor to supervise the licensee, including an assessment of any documentation of the direct supervisor’s completion of specialized training;

(e) Report substantial noncompliance with a diversion agreement to a noncompliant licensee’s board within one business day after the program learns of the substantial noncompliance; and

(f) At least weekly, submit to licensees’ boards:

(A) A list of licensees who were referred to the program by a health profession licensing board and who are enrolled in the program; and

(B) A list of licensees who were referred to the program by a health profession licensing board and who successfully complete the program.

(3) The lists submitted under subsection (2)(f) of this section are exempt from disclosure as a public record under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) .

(4) When the program reports substantial noncompliance under subsection (2)(e) of this section to a licensee’s board, the report must include:

(a) A description of the substantial noncompliance;

(b) A copy of a report from the independent third party who diagnosed the licensee under ORS 676.200 (Board participation in program) (2)(a) or subsection (7)(a) of this section stating the licensee’s diagnosis;

(c) A copy of the licensee’s diversion agreement; and

(d) The licensee’s employment status.

(5) The program may not diagnose or treat licensees enrolled in the program.

(6) The diversion agreement required by subsection (2) of this section must:

(a) Require the licensee to consent to disclosure and exchange of information between the program, the licensee’s board, the licensee’s employer, evaluators and treatment programs or providers, in compliance with ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) and 42 C.F.R. part 2;

(b) Require that the licensee comply continuously with the agreement for at least two years to successfully complete the program;

(c) Require that the licensee abstain from mind-altering or intoxicating substances or potentially addictive drugs, unless the drug is:

(A) Prescribed for a documented medical condition by a person authorized by law to prescribe the drug to the licensee; and

(B) Approved by the program if the licensee’s board has granted the program that authority;

(d) Require the licensee to report use of mind-altering or intoxicating substances or potentially addictive drugs within 24 hours;

(e) Require the licensee to agree to participate in a recommended treatment plan;

(f) Contain limits on the licensee’s practice of the licensee’s health profession;

(g) Require the licensee to submit to random drug or alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations, unless the licensee is diagnosed with solely a mental health disorder and the licensee’s board does not otherwise require the licensee to submit to random drug or alcohol testing;

(h) Require the licensee to report to the program regarding the licensee’s compliance with the agreement;

(i) Require the licensee to report any arrest for or conviction of a misdemeanor or felony crime to the program within three business days after the licensee is arrested or convicted;

(j) Require the licensee to report applications for licensure in other states, changes in employment and changes in practice setting; and

(k) Provide that the licensee is responsible for the cost of evaluations, toxicology testing and treatment.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A health profession licensing board may establish by rule an option to permit licensees of the health profession licensing board to self-refer to the program.

(b) The program shall require a licensee who self-refers to the program to attest that the licensee is not, to the best of the licensee’s knowledge, under investigation by the licensee’s board. The program shall enroll the licensee on the date on which the licensee attests that the licensee, to the best of the licensee’s knowledge, is not under investigation by the licensee’s board.

(c) When a licensee self-refers to the program, the program shall:

(A) Require that an independent third party approved by the licensee’s board to evaluate alcohol or substance abuse or mental health disorders evaluate the licensee for alcohol or substance abuse or mental health disorders; and

(B) Investigate to determine whether the licensee’s practice while impaired has presented or presents a danger to the public.

(d) When a licensee self-refers to the program, the program may not report the licensee’s enrollment in or successful completion of the program to the licensee’s board.

(8) The health profession licensing boards shall arrange for an independent third party to conduct an audit every four years of an impaired health professional program for the licensees of those health profession licensing boards to ensure compliance with program guidelines. The health profession licensing boards shall report the results of the audit to the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) and to the Governor. The report may not contain individually identifiable information about licensees.

(9) The health profession licensing boards, in consultation with one another, may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2009 c.697 §1b; 2009 c.828 §73; 2012 c.2 §1; 2013 c.367 §2; 2016 c.5 §1]

Source: Section 676.190 — Establishment of program; reports of noncompliance; diversion agreements; audit; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.730 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.730
675.730 Limited permit
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists may issue a limited permit to practice as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist to an applicant who submits to the board:

(a) A completed application;

(b) Proof that the applicant is authorized to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in another state where, in the discretion of the board, the requirements for authorization are substantially equivalent to the requirements for licensure under ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) ; and

(c) A limited permit fee.

(2) A limited permit issued under this section may be valid for up to 30 days in a 12-month period. [2023 c.439 §2]

Source: Section 675.730 — Limited permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.822 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.822
696.822 Liability of principal for act, error or omission of agent or subagent
Status: in_force

(1) A principal is not liable for an act, error or omission by an agent or subagent of the principal arising out of an agency relationship established under ORS 696.805 (Real estate licensee as seller’s agent) , 696.810 (Real estate licensee as buyer’s agent) , 696.815 (Representation of both buyer and seller) or 696.820 (Agency disclosure pamphlet) :

(a) Unless the principal participates in or authorizes the act, error or omission; and

(b) Only to the extent that:

(A) The principal benefited from the act, error or omission; and

(B) A court or arbitrator determines that it is highly probable that the claimant would be unable to enforce a judgment against the agent or subagent of the principal.

(2) A real estate licensee is not liable for an act, error or omission by a principal or an agent of a principal that is not related to the licensee unless the licensee participates in or authorizes the act, error or omission. This subsection does not limit the liability of a principal real estate broker for an act, error or omission by a real estate licensee under the principal broker’s supervision.

(3) Unless acknowledged by a principal in writing, facts known by an agent or subagent of the principal may not be imputed to the principal if the principal does not have actual knowledge.

(4) Unless acknowledged by a real estate licensee in writing, facts known by a principal or an agent of the principal may not be imputed to the licensee if the licensee does not have actual knowledge. This subsection does not limit the knowledge imputed to a principal real estate broker of facts known by a real estate licensee under the supervision of the principal real estate broker. [2001 c.300 §52]

Note: See note under 696.800 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 696.822 — Liability of principal for act, error or omission of agent or subagent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 698.640 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 698 / Section 698.640
698.640 Requirements for auction sales, consignment sales, auctioneers, consignees and auction marts
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 698.650 (Exemptions) :

(a) This section establishes requirements for auction sales, consignment sales, auctioneers, consignees and auction marts.

(b) A person who violates a requirement under this section commits an unlawful practice as described in ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) (1)(v) that is subject to enforcement and penalty as provided under ORS 336.184 (Oregon Student Information Protection Act) and 646.605 (Definitions for ORS 336.184 and 646.605 to 646.652) to 646.652 (District attorney’s reports to Attorney General) .

(c) The requirements of this section are in addition to the provisions of ORS 72.3280 (Sale by auction) that relate to auctions and in addition to other provisions of law that govern consignment sales.

(2) The following requirements apply to auction sales, consignment sales, auctioneers, consignees and auction marts as described:

(a) An advertisement of an auction sale or consignment sale must include the name of the auctioneer who will conduct the auction sale or the person responsible for conducting the auction sale or consignment sale.

(b) An auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee may not use any method of bidding at an auction or selling at a consignment sale that will allow the auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee to purchase property in an undisclosed manner on the auctioneer’s, auction mart operator’s or consignee’s own behalf.

(c) An auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee may not use a method of bidding at an auction or selling at a consignment sale that allows the auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee to avoid selling property offered for sale at auction or at a consignment sale.

(d) An auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee may not employ or use another person to act as a bidder or buyer at the auction or consignment sale on behalf of the auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee.

(e) If an auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee does not immediately pay moneys that the auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee owes to a person after selling real or personal property that the person offered, gave or entrusted to the auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee to sell on the person’s behalf at auction or at a consignment sale, the auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee shall:

(A) Maintain the moneys in trust for the person in a trust account that is separate from any account that the auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee uses for personal reasons or other business reasons, and identify and account for the moneys so that the moneys may be distinguished from moneys that are subject to the auctioneer’s, auction mart operator’s or consignee’s other debts;

(B) Account to the person for all moneys the auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee receives in payment for the person’s real or personal property;

(C) Pay the moneys the auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee owes to the person within 21 calendar days after the date of the auction or the consignment sale at which the auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee sold the person’s real or personal property, unless the person and the auctioneer, auction mart operator or consignee have mutually agreed in writing to payment on a different date; and

(D) Return the person’s unsold property within 21 calendar days after the auction or consignment sale unless the parties have mutually agreed in writing to another date. [1965 c.313 §4; 1983 c.404 §2; 1985 c.822 §1; 2013 c.493 §2]

Source: Section 698.640 — Requirements for auction sales, consignment sales, auctioneers, consignees and auction marts; violation as unlawful trade practice; payments; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors698.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.313 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.313
676.313 Prohibition on malpractice insurer taking adverse action against health care provider for specified reasons
Status: in_force

An insurer that provides malpractice insurance for a health care provider for care provided in this state may not take any adverse action, including but not limited to sanctions, fines, penalties, rate increases or denial or revocation of coverage, against a health care provider authorized to provide care in this state if the adverse action is:

(1) Based solely on the health care provider’s providing, authorizing, recommending, aiding, assisting, referring for or otherwise participating in a reproductive or gender-affirming health care service that is lawful in this state but unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the health care provider provided the service, so long as the service provided was performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the service; or

(2) A result of an adverse action taken against the health care provider’s license issued by another state that resulted solely from the health care provider’s providing, authorizing, recommending, aiding, assisting, referring for or otherwise participating in a reproductive or gender-affirming health care service that is lawful in this state but provided to a resident of a jurisdiction in which the service is unlawful or is unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the health care provider provided the service, so long as the service provided was performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the service. [2023 c.228 §31]

Source: Section 676.313 — Prohibition on malpractice insurer taking adverse action against health care provider for specified reasons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.524 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.524
689.524 Approval of coverage for biological product
Status: in_force

ORS 689.522 (Substitution of biological products for prescribed biological products) does not prohibit an insurer or other health care payer from requiring prior authorization or imposing other appropriate utilization controls in approving coverage for any biological product. [2016 c.43 §4]

Note: 689.524 (Approval of coverage for biological product) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 689 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 689.524 — Approval of coverage for biological product , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.561 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.561
671.561 Practical skills testing
Status: in_force

(1) The State Landscape Contractors Board shall establish a hands-on, written or electronic practical skills test for at least two of the types of limited or specialty licenses offered by the board under ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) . The board may establish a hands-on, written or electronic practical skills test for additional types of licenses offered under ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) or 671.570 (Qualifications for landscape construction professional license) . If the board establishes a hands-on, written or electronic practical skills test for a type of license, the board shall, when all such test types are available to the board, contractually or otherwise, allow an applicant for the license the option of satisfying all or parts of any examination requirement for the license by passing:

(a) A handwritten examination;

(b) An electronic examination; or

(c) The hands-on, written or electronic practical skills test and attending the business practices class described in this section.

(2) If the board establishes a hands-on, written or electronic practical skills test for a type of license, the board must offer the practical skills test at least once every 12 months.

(3) The board shall design a hands-on, written or electronic practical skills test to determine whether the applicant has the minimum knowledge required to perform the tasks most commonly required of a licensee in a manner meeting or exceeding practice standards established by board rule. A hands-on, written or electronic practical skills test may include, but may not be limited to, the use of written multiple choice questions. The board shall design a test to have a reasonable expected completion time that is less than eight hours. The board may not test the ability of an applicant for a limited or specialty license to perform a task that is not authorized by the type of limited or specialty license sought. If the board establishes a practical skills test option for licensing under ORS 671.570 (Qualifications for landscape construction professional license) , the board may not test the ability of an applicant to make an installation described in ORS 671.615 (Installation of backflow assemblies) .

(4) The board shall offer or approve a class on landscape contracting business practices, not to exceed six hours in length. The class shall be offered to applicants who choose the option of taking a hands-on, written or electronic practical skills test and be made available to those applicants at least once every 12 months. The board may test applicants on the class content but may not consider the test results for purposes of conditioning, limiting or refusing a license.

(5) The board shall establish fees for applicants described in this section in amounts reasonably calculated to offset the full program cost of conducting the practical skills test and business practices class described in this section.

(6) The board may subcontract or otherwise arrange for a third party to carry out any duty or function of the board regarding practical skills testing or the class on landscape contracting business practices. [2015 c.652 §1; 2016 c.45 §1; 2021 c.171 §1]

Note: 671.561 (Practical skills testing) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 671 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 671.561 — Practical skills testing; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.047 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.047
682.047 Issuance of license
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall issue a license to the owner of an ambulance service, or the owner of an ambulance, that applies for a license under ORS 682.045 (Licenses) if the authority finds that the ambulance service or ambulance complies with the requirements of ORS 820.350 (Ambulance warning lights) to 820.380 (Illegal ambulance or emergency vehicle sirens) and this chapter and the rules adopted under ORS 820.350 (Ambulance warning lights) to 820.380 (Illegal ambulance or emergency vehicle sirens) and this chapter.

(2) An ambulance service license or ambulance license expires on the next June 30 after the license is issued or on another date specified by the authority by rule.

(3) The authority may initially issue a license for less than a 12-month period or for more than a 12-month period not to exceed 15 months.

(4) A license issued under this section is not transferable to any other person, governmental unit, ambulance service or ambulance.

(5) Licenses must be displayed as prescribed by the rules of the authority.

(6) The authority shall provide for the replacement of any current license that becomes lost, damaged or destroyed.

(7) Nonrefundable fees in the following amounts must accompany each initial and each subsequent annual application to obtain a license to operate an ambulance service and ambulance:

(a) $190 for an ambulance service having a maximum of four full-time paid positions;

(b) $625 for an ambulance service having five or more full-time paid positions;

(c) $115 for each ambulance license if the ambulance is owned and operated by an ambulance service that has a maximum of four full-time paid positions; and

(d) $200 for each ambulance license if the ambulance is owned and operated by an ambulance service having five or more full-time paid positions.

(8) The fees established under subsection (7) of this section do not apply to an ambulance or vehicle described under ORS 682.035 (Application of ORS chapter 682) . [Formerly 823.070; 1997 c.316 §1; 2007 c.768 §46; 2009 c.595 §1070; 2021 c.623 §5]

Source: Section 682.047 — Issuance of license; duration; transferability; display; replacement; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.224 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.224
682.224 Discipline
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may discipline, as provided in this section, an ambulance service or an emergency medical services provider who has:

(a) Admitted the facts of a complaint that alleges facts that establish that the emergency medical services provider is guilty of one or more of the grounds for suspension or revocation of a license as set forth in ORS 682.220 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license) or that an ambulance service has violated the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder.

(b) Been found guilty in accordance with ORS chapter 183 of one or more of the grounds for suspension or revocation of a license as set forth in ORS 682.220 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license) or that an ambulance service has violated the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder.

(2) The purpose of disciplining an emergency medical services provider under this section is to ensure that the emergency medical services provider will provide services that are consistent with the obligations of this chapter. Prior to taking final disciplinary action, the authority shall determine if the emergency medical services provider has been disciplined for the questioned conduct by the emergency medical services provider’s employer or supervising physician. The authority shall consider any such discipline or any other corrective action in deciding whether additional discipline or corrective action by the authority is appropriate.

(3) In disciplining an emergency medical services provider or ambulance service as authorized by subsection (1) of this section, the authority may use any or all of the following methods:

(a) Suspend judgment.

(b) Issue a letter of reprimand.

(c) Issue a letter of instruction.

(d) Place the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service on probation.

(e) Suspend the license of the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service.

(f) Revoke the license of the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service.

(g) Place limitations on the license of the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service.

(h) Take such other disciplinary action as the authority in its discretion finds proper, including assessment of the costs of the disciplinary proceedings as a civil penalty or assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000, or both.

(4) In addition to the action authorized by subsection (3) of this section, the authority may temporarily suspend a license without a hearing, simultaneously with the commencement of proceedings under ORS chapter 183 if the authority finds that evidence in its possession indicates that a continuation in practice of the emergency medical services provider or operation of the ambulance service constitutes an immediate danger to the public.

(5) If the authority places any emergency medical services provider or ambulance service on probation as set forth in subsection (3)(d) of this section, the authority may determine, and may at any time modify, the conditions of the probation and may include among them any reasonable condition for the purpose of protection of the public and for the purpose of the rehabilitation of the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service, or both. Upon expiration of the term of probation, further proceedings shall be abated if the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service has complied with the terms of the probation.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If an emergency medical services provider’s license is suspended, the emergency medical services provider may not practice during the term of suspension.

(b) If an ambulance service licensed in this state is suspended, the ambulance service may not operate in this state during the term of the suspension, provided that the authority shall condition such suspension upon such arrangements as may be necessary to ensure the continued availability of ambulance service in the area served by that ambulance service.

(c) Upon expiration of the term of suspension, the license shall be reinstated by the authority if the conditions for which the license was suspended no longer exist.

(7) Whenever an emergency medical services provider or ambulance service license is denied or revoked for any cause, the authority may, in its discretion, after the lapse of two years from the date of the denial or revocation, upon written application by the person formerly licensed and after a hearing, issue or restore the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service license.

(8) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . [Formerly 682.185; 2009 c.595 §1087; 2011 c.703 §16]

Source: Section 682.224 — Discipline; purpose; civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.585 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.585
672.585 Certificate of registration
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall issue a certificate of registration to any applicant who:

(a) Submits an application to the administrator;

(b) Pays the registration fee established under ORS 672.705 (Fees) ; and

(c) In the opinion of the board, has satisfactorily met all the requirements of ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) .

(2) The issuance of a certificate of registration by the board shall be prima facie evidence that the person named on the certificate of registration is entitled to all the rights and privileges of a registered geologist, or certified specialty geologist, while the certificate remains unrevoked or unexpired.

(3) Each year a person shall renew a certificate of registration at a time designated by the board.

(4) A person renewing a certificate of registration shall:

(a) Submit an application to the administrator before the expiration date of the certificate;

(b) Pay the renewal fee established under ORS 672.705 (Fees) ; and

(c) Demonstrate compliance with the continuing education requirements established under ORS 672.588 (Continuing education programs) .

(5) A certificate of registration that has expired for failure to renew may only be restored after application and payment of the prescribed restoration fee.

(6) Reduced annual renewal fees for registrants reaching the age of 70 may be established by action of the board.

(7) A new certificate of registration to replace any certificate lost, destroyed, or mutilated, may be issued subject to the rules of the board and payment of the fee. [1977 c.612 §11; 1997 c.643 §23; 2019 c.125 §3]

Source: Section 672.585 — Certificate of registration; renewal; fee; replacement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.120 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.120
679.120 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may impose application fees for the following:

(a) Examinations, which may differ for general dentistry, foreign school graduate and specialty examinations.

(b) Biennial dentist license, active.

(c) Biennial dentist license, inactive.

(d) Permits and certificates.

(e) Delinquency.

(2) Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees and charges established under this section and ORS 680.075 (Fees) shall not exceed the costs of administering the regulatory program of the board, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the board budget, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may waive the payment of the license fee in the case of any licensee who furnishes satisfactory evidence that the licensee has discontinued the actual practice of dentistry because of retirement.

(b) Application to reinstate a license retired under paragraph (a) of this subsection or to convert an inactive status license to an active status license shall be made in accordance with the rules of the board and with the submission of the license fee prescribed for such license; provided, however, that if more than one year has expired since the license was retired or inactivated, satisfactory evidence of operative competence must be submitted to the board.

(4) Every dentist shall advise the board within 30 days of any change of address.

(5) Each dentist must renew the dentist’s license every two years through submitting a renewal application and paying the license fee.

(6) Dentists licensed in even-numbered years must renew by March 31 of each even-numbered year. Dentists licensed in odd-numbered years must renew by March 31 of each odd-numbered year.

(7) A reasonable charge may be made in the event that the license fee or renewal application is more than 10 days delinquent.

(8) Fees paid are not refundable. [Amended by 1963 c.284 §7; 1967 c.19 §2; 1971 c.34 §2; 1973 c.390 §4; 1977 c.192 §3; 1977 c.444 §3a; 1981 c.232 §2; 1985 c.323 §5; 1989 c.338 §7; 1991 c.703 §25; 2023 c.602 §22]

Source: Section 679.120 — Fees; waiver of fee; rules; renewal of license; notice of change of address , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.546 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.546
679.546 Advertising as specialist
Status: in_force

(1) A dentist licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry may advertise that the dentist is a specialist in one or more areas of dentistry if the dentist:

(a) Has completed a post-doctoral residency program that is at least two years in length and is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, or its successor organization, and approved by the board by rule;

(b) Is a specialist as defined by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards, or its successor organization, and adopted by the board by rule; or

(c) Has completed an advanced dental education program that is at least two years in length and is recognized by the United States Department of Education, and approved by the board by rule.

(2) The board may adopt rules as necessary to carry out this section. [2019 c.379 §2]

Source: Section 679.546 — Advertising as specialist; requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.815 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.815
688.815 License to practice respiratory care
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to practice respiratory care to an applicant who:

(1) Submits to the office written evidence that the applicant:

(a) Is at least 18 years of age;

(b) Has completed an approved four-year high school course of study or the equivalent as determined by the appropriate educational agency; and

(c) As approved by the office by rule, satisfies the requirements to be credentialed as a registered respiratory therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care, or its successor organization; and

(2) Passes any examinations approved by the Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board, including but not limited to an examination regarding Oregon law and administrative rules related to the practice of respiratory care. [1997 c.792 §6; 2001 c.40 §1; 2003 c.547 §32; 2005 c.21 §9; 2005 c.648 §43; 2009 c.701 §27; 2011 c.715 §4; 2012 c.43 §20; 2013 c.314 §31; 2013 c.568 §69; 2017 c.401 §1; 2019 c.456 §48]

Source: Section 688.815 — License to practice respiratory care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).