ORS § 431a.412 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.412
431A.412 Department of Human Services as lead state agency for clean air shelter operations
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Public education provider” has the meaning given that term in ORS 326.545 (Provision of menstrual products in student bathrooms) .

(b) “Support” includes, but is not limited to, providing technical expertise, equipment, staff assistance, training and general assistance.

(2) The Department of Human Services is the lead state agency for supporting operations for spaces that provide cleaner air, warming or cooling. The department shall:

(a) Consult and collaborate with the Oregon Health Authority to align practices for voluntary evacuations and emergency sheltering operations.

(b) Coordinate with the authority in setting priorities for awarding grants described in ORS 431A.410 (Grants for clean air programs) .

(c) Provide support to the local agencies, public education providers, federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon, nonprofits and faith-based organizations that take lead roles in operating and planning spaces that provide cleaner air, warming or cooling. [2021 c.592 §14a; 2022 c.86 §§31,31a; 2023 c.611 §7]

Source: Section 431A.412 — Department of Human Services as lead state agency for clean air shelter operations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.725 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.725
431.725 Oregon Health Authority to review resolution
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of the certified copy of a resolution adopted under ORS 431.715 (Resolution requesting Oregon Health Authority to initiate formation or annexation) , the Oregon Health Authority shall contact the requesting body within 30 days of receipt of the request and schedule the review and investigation of conditions in the affected territory. The authority shall review and investigate conditions in the affected territory in accordance with the agreed upon schedule unless both parties agree to an extension. If it finds substantial evidence that a danger to public health exists in the territory, it shall issue an order setting a time and place for a hearing on the resolution. The hearing shall be held within the affected territory, or at a place near the territory if there is no suitable place within the territory at which to hold the hearing, not less than 30 or more than 50 days after the date of the order.

(2) Upon issuance of an order for a hearing, the authority shall immediately give notice of the time and place of the hearing on the resolution by publishing the order and resolution in a newspaper of general circulation within the territory once each week for two successive weeks and by posting copies of the order in four public places within the territory prior to the hearing. [1973 c.361 §5; 1981 c.452 §2; 2009 c.595 §580]

Source: Section 431.725 — Oregon Health Authority to review resolution; notice of hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.698 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.698
441.698 Provision of opioid reversal medication and supplies upon discharge or transfer of resident who received addiction treatment
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 689.800 (Opioid overdose) , upon the discharge or transfer of a resident, a long term care facility shall provide to the resident at least two doses of an opioid overdose reversal medication and the necessary medical supplies to administer the medication if:

(a) The resident received addiction treatment at the long term care facility for a current opioid use disorder; and

(b) The resident is being discharged or transferred to an unlicensed private residence or other unlicensed setting.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person that is acting in good faith, if the act does not constitute wanton misconduct, is immune from civil liability for any act or omission of an act committed during the course of providing to a resident opioid overdose reversal medications, and the necessary medical supplies to administer the medications, under subsection (1) of this section.

(b) This subsection does not apply to a person involved in the manufacture or sale of opioid overdose reversal medication.

(3) The requirements of subsection (1) of this section do not apply if a resident leaves the long term care facility against the long term care facility’s advice. [2023 c.297 §3]

Source: Section 441.698 — Provision of opioid reversal medication and supplies upon discharge or transfer of resident who received addiction treatment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.252 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.252
435.252 Definitions for ORS 435.252 and 435.254
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 435.254 (Hospital duty to provide information about emergency contraception and to make emergency contraception available to victim of sexual assault) :

(1) “Care to a victim of sexual assault” means a medical examination, procedure or service provided by a licensed medical provider to a victim of sexual assault.

(2) “Culturally competent” means sensitive to the patient’s faith, race, ethnicity and national origin.

(3) “Emergency contraception” means the use of a drug or device that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration to prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse.

(4) “Hospital” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , excluding institutions described in ORS 441.065 (Exemption of certain religious institutions) .

(5) “Sexual assault” means any unwanted sexual contact as defined in ORS 163.305 (Definitions) .

(6) “Victim of sexual assault” means:

(a) An individual who states that a sexual assault has been committed against the individual or who is accompanied by a person who states that the individual is a victim of sexual assault; or

(b) An individual who hospital personnel have reason to believe is a victim of sexual assault. [2007 c.182 §4]

Source: Section 435.252 — Definitions for ORS 435.252 and 435.254 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.450 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.450
431A.450 Automated external defibrillators required at health clubs
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “health club” means an indoor facility:

(a) With the primary purpose of offering exercise or athletic activities that patrons or members may participate in for a fee; and

(b) That typically has at the facility on a regular business day 50 or more persons who are employees, patrons or members participating in the exercise or athletic activities offered at the facility.

(2) The owner of a health club shall have on the premises at all times at least one automated external defibrillator.

(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to a facility owned by a hotel as defined in ORS 699.005 (Definitions) . [Formerly 431.680]

Source: Section 431A.450 — Automated external defibrillators required at health clubs; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.380 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.380
431.380 Distribution of funds
Status: in_force

(1) From state moneys that the Oregon Health Authority receives for the purpose of funding the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) , the Oregon Health Authority shall make payments to local public health authorities under this section. The Oregon Health Authority shall each biennium submit to the Oregon Public Health Advisory Board and the Legislative Fiscal Office a formula that provides for the equitable distribution of moneys. The Oregon Health Authority shall incorporate into the formula:

(a) A method for distributing to local public health authorities a base amount of state moneys received by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to this subsection, taking into consideration the population of each local public health authority, the burden of disease borne by communities located within the jurisdiction of each local public health authority, the overall health status of communities located within the jurisdiction of each local public health authority and the ability of each local public health authority to invest in local public health activities and services;

(b) A method for awarding matching funds to a local public health authority that invests in local public health activities and services above the base amount distributed in accordance with paragraph (a) of this subsection; and

(c) A method for the use of incentives as described in subsection (3) of this section.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall submit the formula adopted under subsection (1) of this section to the Oregon Public Health Advisory Board and the Legislative Fiscal Office no later than June 30 of each even-numbered year. At the same time that the Oregon Health Authority submits the formula, the Oregon Health Authority shall submit to the Oregon Public Health Advisory Board and the Legislative Fiscal Office an estimate of the amount of state moneys necessary to fund in part or in whole the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) .

(3) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule incentives and a process for identifying, updating and applying accountability metrics, for the purpose of encouraging the effective and equitable provision of public health services by local public health authorities.

(4) Nothing in this section prohibits the Oregon Health Authority from distributing state moneys that the Oregon Health Authority receives for the purpose of funding the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) to local public health authorities on an individual basis as opposed to a statewide basis, or through a competitive grant or contract process or on the basis of need, if the state moneys received are insufficient to adequately fund local public health authorities on a statewide basis. [1983 c.398 §2; 2009 c.595 §560; 2015 c.736 §28; 2017 c.627 §4]

Source: Section 431.380 — Distribution of funds; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.089 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.089
441.089 Application of Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986
Status: in_force

The provisions of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, P.L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. p. 3743, 3784 (1986) apply within this state for professional review actions pursuant to ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) . [1987 c.850 §5]

Note: 441.089 (Application of Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 441 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.089 — Application of Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 436.335 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 436 / Section 436.335
436.335 Report on disposition
Status: in_force

(1) The disposition of all cases under this chapter shall be reported to the State Court Administrator. The State Court Administrator shall forward any reported information to the system described in ORS 192.517 (Access to records of individual with disability or individual with mental illness) (1).

(2) The system described in ORS 192.517 (Access to records of individual with disability or individual with mental illness) (1) shall review biennially all cases pertaining to sterilization under this chapter and shall report to the Legislative Assembly its assessment of the need for any changes in the procedures or standards set forth in this chapter. [1983 c.460 §15; 1985 c.309 §1; 1987 c.158 §83; 2003 c.14 §248; 2005 c.498 §11]

Source: Section 436.335 — Report on disposition; biennial review; report to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors436.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.300 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.300
450.300 Duty of treasurer to keep funds separate and to withhold tax receipts for bond payments
Status: in_force

The treasurer of each district that finances the cost of a sewerage system or facilities under authority of ORS 450.250 (Definitions for ORS 450.250 to 450.300) to 450.300 (Duty of treasurer to keep funds separate and to withhold tax receipts for bond payments) shall keep collections or assessments for sewerage service and sewer connection fees separate and distinct from other funds of the district and shall withhold from tax receipts not less often than quarterly the full amounts proportionate to the elapsed portion of the tax year that have been levied for the payment of interest on and the principal of the sewerage system bonds of the district. For failure to account for sewerage revenues and taxes as provided in this section, such treasurers shall be liable upon their official bonds. [1955 c.577 §11]

Source: Section 450.300 — Duty of treasurer to keep funds separate and to withhold tax receipts for bond payments; liability of treasurer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.418 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.418
431.418 Local public health administrator
Status: in_force

(1) Except when a local public health authority has transferred its responsibility to the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 431.382 (Transfer of local public health authority’s responsibility) , a local public health authority shall appoint a qualified local public health administrator to supervise the activities of the local public health authority. In making an appointment under this subsection, the local public health authority shall consider standards for selection of local public health administrators prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When the local public health administrator is a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, the local public health administrator may serve as the local health officer for the local public health authority.

(b) When the local public health administrator does not serve as the local health officer, the local public health administrator shall employ or otherwise contract for services with a local health officer who is a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 to perform the specific medical responsibilities requiring the services of a physician.

(c) A physician employed or whose services are contracted for under this subsection is responsible to the local public health administrator for the medical and paramedical aspects of the public health programs administered by the local public health administrator.

(3) The local public health administrator shall:

(a) Serve as the executive secretary of the local public health authority, act as the administrator of the local health department and supervise the officers and employees appointed under paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(b) Appoint, subject to the approval of the local public health authority, administrators, medical officers, public health nurses, environmental health specialists and such employees necessary to carry out the duties of the local public health administrator under ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) and any other public health law of this state.

(c) Provide the local public health authority at appropriate intervals information concerning the activities of the local health department and submit an annual budget for the approval of the governing body of the county or, for a health district formed under ORS 431.443 (Formation of health districts) , the governing bodies of the counties that formed the health district.

(d) Act as the agent of the Oregon Health Authority in enforcing state public health laws and rules of the authority, including such sanitary inspection of hospitals and related institutions as may be requested by the authority.

(e) Perform any other duty required by law.

(4) A local public health administrator shall serve until removed by the appointing local public health authority. A local public health administrator may not engage in an occupation that conflicts with the local public health administrator’s official duties and shall devote sufficient time to fulfilling the requirements of subsection (3) of this section. However, if the governing body of a local public health authority is not established under ORS 431.443 (Formation of health districts) (3), the local public health authority may, with the approval of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, require the local public health administrator to work less than full-time.

(5) A local public health administrator shall receive a salary fixed by the appointing authority and shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of duties. [1961 c.610 §7; 1973 c.829 §24; 1977 c.582 §29; 1981 c.127 §2; 1993 c.26 §1; 2003 c.14 §242; 2003 c.547 §112; 2009 c.595 §564; 2015 c.736 §41; 2019 c.321 §4]

Source: Section 431.418 — Local public health administrator; health officer; duties; salary , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.111 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.111
446.111 Regulation of structures in parks
Status: in_force

No stationary structure may be erected within a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park without the consent of the owner or operator; and when giving consent, it shall be the duty of the mobile home or manufactured dwelling park manager to advise the tenant or builder of the standards required by ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) and 446.225 (Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards) to 446.285 (Advisory board training and education programs) and the rules issued thereunder. [1961 c.665 §3; 1967 c.247 §7; 1969 c.533 §22; 1973 c.560 §11; 1975 c.546 §11; 1989 c.648 §11]

Source: Section 446.111 — Regulation of structures in parks , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.790 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.790
443.790 Authority to impose civil penalty
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the director of the licensing agency may impose a civil penalty on a person for any of the following:

(a) Violation of any of the terms or conditions of a license issued under ORS 443.735 (Issuance of license) .

(b) Violation of any rule or general order of the licensing agency that pertains to a facility.

(c) Violation of any final order of the director that pertains specifically to the facility owned or operated by the person incurring the penalty.

(d) Violation of ORS 443.745 (Denial, suspension or revocation) or of rules required to be adopted under ORS 443.775 (Rules) .

(e) Violation of the requirement to have a license under ORS 443.725 (License required) (1).

(2) The director shall impose a civil penalty not to exceed $500, unless otherwise required by law, on any adult foster home for falsifying resident or facility records or causing another to do so.

(3) The director shall impose a civil penalty of $250 on a provider who violates ORS 443.725 (License required) (3).

(4) The director shall impose a civil penalty of not less than $250 nor more than $500, unless otherwise required by law, on a provider who admits a resident knowing that the resident’s care needs exceed the license classification of the provider if the admission places the resident or other residents at grave risk of harm.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In every case other than those involving the health, safety or welfare of a resident, the director shall prescribe a reasonable time for elimination of a violation but except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection shall not prescribe a period to exceed 30 days after notice of the violation.

(b) The director may approve a reasonable amount of time in excess of 30 days if correction of the violation within 30 days is determined to be impossible.

(6) In imposing a civil penalty, the director shall consider the following factors:

(a) The past history of the person incurring a penalty in taking all feasible steps or procedures necessary or appropriate to correct any violation.

(b) Any prior violations of statutes, rules or orders pertaining to facilities.

(c) The economic and financial conditions of the person incurring the penalty.

(d) The immediacy and extent to which the violation threatens or threatened the health, safety or welfare of one or more residents.

(7) The licensing agency shall adopt rules establishing objective criteria for the imposition and amount of civil penalties under this section. [1987 c.431 §§4,6; 1991 c.413 §6; 1991 c.960 §10; 1995 c.667 §15; 2009 c.595 §791r; 2009 c.837 §34; 2011 c.37 §1]

Source: Section 443.790 — Authority to impose civil penalty; factors to be considered; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.010 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.010
447.010 Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Board” means the State Plumbing Board established under ORS 693.115 (State Plumbing Board) .

(2) “Department” means the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(3) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(4) “Journeyman plumber” has the meaning given that term in ORS 693.010 (Definitions) .

(5) “Ordinary minor repairs” means the repair, replacement or maintenance of existing plumbing fixtures, appliances, appurtenances and related water supply and drain attachments for the purpose of restoring a plumbing installation to a safe and sanitary operating condition.

(6) “Plumbing” is the art of installing, altering or repairing in or adjacent to or serving buildings:

(a) Pipes, fixtures and other apparatus for bringing in the water supply and removing liquid and water-carried waste, including the water supply distributing pipes.

(b) Fixtures and fixture traps.

(c) Soil, waste and vent pipes.

(d) House drain and house sewer to the sewer service lateral at the curb, or in the street, or alley, or other disposal terminal holding human or domestic sewage.

(e) Storm water drainage, with their devices, appurtenances and connections.

(f) Pipes, fixtures and other apparatus for medical gas, anesthetic waste gas and vacuum systems.

(g) Solar heating and cooling systems. [Subsection (3) enacted as 1955 c.548 §2; 1957 c.300 §1; 1961 c.401 §1; 1973 c.734 §1; 1973 c.835 §221; 1981 c.438 §28; 1987 c.414 §26; 1993 c.520 §1; 1993 c.744 §65; 1999 c.723 §1; 2001 c.683 §25]

Source: Section 447.010 — Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.047 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.047
441.047 Requirement to provide resident with information about Long Term Care Ombudsman services
Status: in_force

Upon the admission of a resident to a long term care facility, the facility shall provide the resident with information developed by the Long Term Care Ombudsman describing the availability and services of the ombudsman. [2019 c.117 §2]

Note: 441.047 (Requirement to provide resident with information about Long Term Care Ombudsman services) was added to and made a part of 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.047 — Requirement to provide resident with information about Long Term Care Ombudsman services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.837 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.837
450.837 Water and sanitary authority as municipality for purpose of enforcing plumbing code
Status: in_force

(1) Water authorities and sanitary authorities are municipalities for the purposes of administering and enforcing the plumbing code as provided under ORS 455.150 (Selective municipal building inspection programs) .

(2) However, notwithstanding ORS 455.150 (Selective municipal building inspection programs) (3), a building official appointed by a water authority or sanitary authority or an inspector acting under the authority and direction of such a building official shall administer and enforce only that portion of the plumbing code governing the installation and maintenance of connections between structures and the mains and sewers of the authority.

(3) Nothing in this section authorizes a building official or inspector of a water authority or sanitary authority to administer or enforce all or part of any specialty code except the plumbing code.

(4) A water authority or sanitary authority shall notify the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services not later than May 1 of each year as to whether the authority will or will not exercise the code enforcement power granted by this section. [1989 c.809 §11; 1993 c.577 §33; 1995 c.553 §6]

Source: Section 450.837 — Water and sanitary authority as municipality for purpose of enforcing plumbing code; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.340 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.340
446.340 Responsibility of owner or operator for sanitary conditions
Status: in_force

(1) The owner or operator of a recreation park or organizational camp is responsible for the sanitary condition of the park grounds and buildings.

(2) If sanitary facilities are not provided in a recreation park or organizational camp for the safe disposal of sewage or other wastes from a camping vehicle, a notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place stating that camping vehicles are permitted overnight only if the vehicle’s waste holding tanks are used.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 446.330 (Rules) , the Oregon Health Authority shall not require an owner or operator of a recreation park or organizational camp to provide both toilets and dumping stations. [1969 c.533 §7; 1973 c.560 §18; 2009 c.595 §820]

Source: Section 446.340 — Responsibility of owner or operator for sanitary conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.070 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.070
435.070 Appeal of revocation and seizure orders
Status: in_force

(1) A licensee may, within 30 days from the date of the service of notice of revocation, appeal to the circuit court of the county in which the licensee is doing business under the license for a review of the action of the State Board of Pharmacy in revoking the license and of the action of the sheriff in making a seizure thereunder.

(2) The appeal shall be taken by filing in the circuit court a copy of the notice of revocation and a denial or statement in writing and sworn to by the licensee putting in issue such facts in connection therewith as the licensee may desire to dispute or put in controversy. A copy of this sworn statement shall be served upon the State Board of Pharmacy by the licensee at the time of filing the same.

(3) The court may then proceed to hear and dispose of the matter in a summary manner upon such testimony and evidence as the licensee and the State Board of Pharmacy, the Attorney General or the district attorney of the county in question shall offer.

(4) If the court finds that the action of the State Board of Pharmacy in revoking such license or in making such seizure was without sufficient grounds, it shall order the license to be reinstated and the property seized to be restored. If the court finds that the licensee has been guilty of a violation of ORS 435.010 (License required for manufacture or sale of contraceptives) to 435.130 (Jurisdiction over prosecutions) and that the revocation of license was justifiable, the property seized shall be ordered by the court to be destroyed and the sheriff shall carry out such order.

Source: Section 435.070 — Appeal of revocation and seizure orders , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.415 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.415
443.415 License applications
Status: in_force

(1) Applications for licensure to maintain and operate a residential facility shall be made to the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority on forms provided for that purpose by the appropriate licensing agency. Each application shall be accompanied by a fee. No fee is required of any governmentally operated residential facility.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The application fee for a residential treatment facility is $60.

(b) The application fee for a residential training home or residential training facility shall be prescribed by the department pursuant to ORS 427.021 (Application fees for providers of residential care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities) .

(c) The application fee for a residential treatment home is $30.

(d) The application fee for a residential care facility is:

(A) For a facility with one to 15 beds, $2,000.

(B) For a facility with 16 to 49 beds, $3,000.

(C) For a facility with 50 to 99 beds, $4,000.

(D) For a facility with 100 to 150 beds, $5,000.

(E) For a facility with more than 150 beds, $6,000.

(3) Upon receipt of an application and fee, the licensing agency shall conduct an in-person site inspection, including, for residential care facilities, an inspection of the kitchen and other areas where food is prepared for residents. The licensing agency shall issue a license to any applicant for operation of a residential facility in compliance with ORS 443.002 (Providers with multiple facilities) and 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) and the rules of the licensing agency. Licensure may be denied when a residential facility is not in compliance with ORS 443.002 (Providers with multiple facilities) or 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) or the rules of the licensing agency. Licensure shall be denied if the State Fire Marshal, deputy or approved authority has given notice of noncompliance of a residential care facility, residential training facility or residential treatment facility pursuant to ORS 479.220 (Institution inspection by State Fire Marshal) . [1977 c.717 §8; 1979 c.696 §16; 1987 c.548 §2; 2001 c.900 §184; 2005 c.22 §308; 2009 c.595 §780; 2009 c.828 §31; 2009 c.837 §26; 2017 c.679 §12a; 2017 c.707 §4; 2019 c.592 §5; 2021 c.338 §6; 2023 c.206 §3]

Source: Section 443.415 — License applications; fee; investigations; grounds for issuance and denial of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.015 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.015
431A.015 Authority of Public Health Director to take public health actions
Status: in_force

(1) Unless the Governor has declared a public health emergency under ORS 433.441 (Declaration of public health emergency) , the Public Health Director may, upon approval of the Governor or the designee of the Governor, take the public health actions described in subsection (2) of this section if the Public Health Director determines that:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) A communicable disease, reportable disease, disease outbreak, epidemic or other condition of public health importance has affected more than one county;

(B) There is an immediate need for a consistent response from the state in order to adequately protect the public health;

(C) The resources of the local public health authority or authorities are likely to be quickly overwhelmed or unable to effectively manage the required response; and

(D) There is a significant risk to the public health; or

(b) A communicable disease, reportable disease, disease outbreak, epidemic or other condition of public health importance is reported in Oregon and is an issue of significant regional or national concern or is an issue for which there is significant involvement from federal authorities requiring state-federal coordination.

(2) The Public Health Director, after making the determinations required under subsection (1) of this section, may take the following public health actions:

(a) Coordinate the public health response across jurisdictions.

(b) Prescribe measures for the:

(A) Identification, assessment and control of the communicable disease or reportable disease, disease outbreak, epidemic or other condition of public health importance; and

(B) Allocation and distribution of antitoxins, serums, vaccines, immunizing agents, antibiotics, antidotes and other pharmaceutical agents, medical supplies or personal protective equipment.

(c) After consultation with appropriate medical experts, create and require the use of diagnostic and treatment guidelines and provide notice of those guidelines to health care providers, institutions and facilities.

(d) Require a person to obtain treatment and use appropriate prophylactic measures to prevent the introduction or spread of a communicable disease or reportable disease, unless:

(A) The person has a medical diagnosis for which a vaccination is contraindicated; or

(B) The person has a religious or conscientious objection to the required treatments or prophylactic measures.

(e) Notwithstanding ORS 332.075 (Powers of board) , direct a district school board to close a children’s facility or school under the jurisdiction of the board. The authority granted to the Public Health Director under this paragraph supersedes the authority granted to the district school board under ORS 332.075 (Powers of board) to the extent the authority granted to the board is inconsistent with the authority granted to the director.

(f) Issue guidelines for private businesses regarding appropriate work restrictions.

(g) Organize public information activities regarding the public health response to circumstances described in subsection (1) of this section.

(h) Adopt reporting requirements for, and provide notice of those reporting requirements to, health care providers, institutions and facilities for the purpose of obtaining information directly related to the public health threat presented.

(i) Take control of antitoxins, serums, vaccines, immunizing agents, antibiotics, antidotes and other pharmaceutical agents, medical supplies or personal protective equipment.

(j) Direct and deploy emergency health care providers under ORS 401.661 (Provision of health care services after declaration of emergency) .

(3) The authority granted to the Public Health Director under this section is not intended to override the general authority provided to a local public health authority except as already permitted by law, or under the circumstances described in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) If the Oregon Health Authority adopts temporary rules to implement subsection (2) of this section, the rules adopted are not subject to the provisions of ORS 183.335 (Notice) (6)(a). The authority may amend the temporary rules adopted under this subsection as often as is necessary to respond to the public health threat.

(5) If it is necessary for the authority to purchase antitoxins, serums, vaccines, immunizing agents, antibiotics, antidotes or other pharmaceutical agents, medical supplies or personal protective equipment, the purchases are not subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 279A, 279B or 279C.

(6) If property is taken under the authority granted to the Public Health Director under subsection (2) of this section, the owner of the property is entitled to reasonable compensation from the state. [Formerly 431.264; 2022 c.37 §1]

Source: Section 431A.015 — Authority of Public Health Director to take public health actions; authorized actions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.715 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.715
450.715 Areas which may be formed into sanitary authorities
Status: in_force

Any portion of one or more counties, including both incorporated and unincorporated areas as well as areas within sanitary, drainage and other districts, may be formed into a sanitary authority under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) . Such areas need not be contiguous. [1955 c.614 §3; 1989 c.809 §8]

Source: Section 450.715 — Areas which may be formed into sanitary authorities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.142 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.142
433.142 Petition for isolation of contaminated property
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “to isolate property” means to restrict access to property in a manner that reduces or prevents exposure to a toxic substance by persons.

(2) The Public Health Director or a local public health administrator may petition the circuit court to isolate property if there is reason to believe the property is contaminated with a toxic substance that poses a serious risk to the health and safety of others.

(3) The petition must:

(a) Describe the property subject to isolation;

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Describe the reasonable efforts made to obtain voluntary compliance from the owner or custodian of the property with public health measures necessary to isolate the property; or

(B) Explain why reasonable efforts to obtain voluntary compliance are not possible and why the pursuit of these efforts creates a risk of serious harm to others;

(c) Describe the suspected toxic substance and the health effects of exposure to the toxic substance;

(d) Provide information supporting the reasonable belief of the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator that the toxic substance could spread to or contaminate others if remedial action is not taken;

(e) Provide information supporting the reasonable belief of the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator that the toxic substance poses a serious risk to the health and safety of others if the property is not isolated;

(f) Explain why isolation of the property is the least restrictive means available to prevent a serious risk to the health and safety of others; and

(g) Explain whether the property subject to isolation can be decontaminated or whether the property must be destroyed.

(4) The petition must be personally served on the owner or custodian of the property.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The court shall hold a hearing within 72 hours of the filing of the petition, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

(b) For good cause shown, or with consent of the affected owner or custodian of the property, the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator may apply to continue the hearing date for up to 10 days, which continuance the court may grant at its discretion giving due regard to the rights of the affected owner or custodian of the property, the protection of the public health, the severity of the public health threat and the availability of necessary witnesses and evidence.

(c) A hearing may be waived by the owner or custodian of the property.

(6) The court shall grant the petition if, by clear and convincing evidence, the court finds that isolation of property contaminated with a toxic substance is necessary to prevent a serious risk to the health and safety of others. An order authorizing isolation remains in effect until the toxic substance no longer poses a serious risk to the health and safety of others.

(7) The court order must:

(a) Identify the property to be isolated;

(b) Specify factual findings warranting isolation, including a description of the toxic substance believed to be contaminating the property;

(c) Include any conditions necessary to ensure that isolation is carried out within the stated purposes and restrictions of this section; and

(d) Describe the remedial actions necessary to neutralize or remove the contamination. [2007 c.445 §17; 2011 c.721 §7]

Source: Section 433.142 — Petition for isolation of contaminated property; contents; hearing; court order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.295 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.295
450.295 Refinancing indebtedness of district
Status: in_force

If any district fails to meet, when due, any obligations sold to the state under authority of ORS 450.250 (Definitions for ORS 450.250 to 450.300) to 450.300 (Duty of treasurer to keep funds separate and to withhold tax receipts for bond payments) , the State Treasurer and the district may agree upon and put into effect, any plan they may consider expedient for refinancing the indebtedness of the district, or the State Treasurer, with the approval of the circuit court of the county in which the major portion of the assessed valuation of the district is located, may appoint a receiver to operate the sewerage system. The receiver shall act as such so long as the circuit court deems receivership necessary to protect the interests of the state and of the district. [1955 c.577 §10]

Source: Section 450.295 — Refinancing indebtedness of district; court-appointed receiver may operate system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.603 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.603
440.603 Regional health improvement plan
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “regional health improvement plan” means a four-year comprehensive, coordinated regional plan incorporating and replacing all health and human service plans prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority, including but not limited to:

(a) Plans required under ORS 430.630 (Services to be provided by community mental health programs) , 430.640 (Duties of Oregon Health Authority in assisting and supervising community mental health programs) and 624.510 (Intergovernmental agreements with local public health authorities) ; and

(b) The community health assessment and community health improvement plan described in ORS 414.575 (Community advisory councils) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Central Oregon Health Council shall conduct a regional health assessment and adopt a regional health improvement plan to serve as a strategic population health and health care system service plan for the region served by the council. The plan must define the scope of the activities, services and responsibilities that the council proposes to assume upon implementation of the plan.

(b) The activities, services and responsibilities that the council proposes to assume under the plan may include, but are not limited to:

(A) Analysis and development of public and private resources, capacities and metrics based on ongoing regional health assessment activities and population health priorities;

(B) Health policy;

(C) System design;

(D) Outcome and quality improvement;

(E) Integration of service delivery; and

(F) Workforce development.

(3) The council shall submit the plan adopted under subsection (2) of this section to the authority for approval. The authority may approve the plan or return it to the council for modification prior to approval.

(4) The regional health improvement plan adopted under this section shall serve as a guide for entities serving medical assistance recipients, public health authorities, mental health authorities, health care systems, payer groups, provider groups and health coalitions in the counties served by the council. [2011 c.418 §16; 2012 c.37 §64; 2015 c.359 §4; 2015 c.736 §111]

Source: Section 440.603 — Regional health improvement plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.635 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.635
453.635 State Radiation Control Agency
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority is the State Radiation Control Agency, but ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) do not apply to a radiation source while it is being transported on a railroad car or in a motor vehicle subject to and in conformity with rules adopted by the Department of Transportation nor do they apply to any matter other than transportation of radiation sources within the authority of the Energy Facility Siting Council under ORS chapter 469. To protect occupational and public health and safety against radiation hazards the authority shall:

(a) Develop programs to evaluate hazards associated with the use of radiation sources; and

(b) With due regard for compatibility with the regulatory programs of the federal government, promulgate standards and make reasonable regulations relating to registration, licensing, use, handling, transport, storage, disposal, other than disposal regulated by ORS 469.300 (Definitions) to 469.563 (Court orders for enforcement) , 469.590 (Definitions for ORS 469.590 to 469.595) to 469.619 (State Department of Energy to make federal regulations available) and 469.930 (Northwest Interstate Compact on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management) , and control of radiation sources, including but not limited to by-product materials, source materials and special nuclear materials.

(2) To protect occupational and public health and safety against radiation hazards the authority or its authorized representative may:

(a) Advise, consult and cooperate with other agencies of this state, the federal government, other states, interstate agencies, political subdivisions of this state or other states and with groups concerned with control of radiation sources;

(b) Encourage, participate in or conduct studies, investigations, training, research or demonstrations relating to control of radiation sources;

(c) Accept and administer loans, grants or other funds or gifts, conditional or otherwise, from the federal government or from any other source, public or private;

(d) Collect and disseminate information relating to control of radiation sources; and

(e) Subject to any applicable provision of the State Personnel Relations Law, appoint officers and employees and prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. [1961 c.664 §4; 1971 c.699 §17; 1977 c.796 §6; 1995 c.733 §44; 2009 c.595 §900]

Source: Section 453.635 — State Radiation Control Agency; duties; applicability of ORS 453.605 to 453.800 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.805 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.805
453.805 Elimination of radiation source danger
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever it appears to the Director of the Oregon Health Authority that a radiation source is presenting an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health or safety of persons, the director may, without the necessity of prior administrative procedures or hearing, enter an order requiring the person or persons responsible for the radiation source to immediately take such action as is necessary to eliminate the endangerment. The director shall, if requested, provide a prompt hearing after such order, in accordance with ORS chapter 183, after which the order shall be continued, modified or revoked.

(2) If any person fails to comply with an order issued pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the circuit court for the county in which the radiation source is located shall compel compliance with the order in the same manner as with an order of that court. [Formerly 453.750; 2009 c.595 §920]

Source: Section 453.805 — Elimination of radiation source danger; compelling compliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.991 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.991
442.991 Civil penalties for failure to report proposed capital projects
Status: in_force

(1) Any reporting entity that fails to report as required by rules of the Oregon Health Authority adopted pursuant to ORS 442.362 (Reporting of proposed capital projects by hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers) may be subject to a civil penalty.

(2) The authority shall adopt a schedule of penalties, not to exceed $500 per day of violation, that are based on the severity of the violation.

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

(4) Civil penalties imposed under this section may be remitted or mitigated upon such terms and conditions as the authority considers proper and consistent with the public health and safety.

(5) Civil penalties incurred under any law of this state are not allowable as costs for the purpose of rate determination or for reimbursement by a third-party payer. [2009 c.595 §1199; 2015 c.318 §38]

Source: Section 442.991 — Civil penalties for failure to report proposed capital projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.083 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.083
432.083 Requirements for institutions, health care practitioners and persons who transport dead bodies
Status: in_force

(1) A person in charge of an institution shall keep a record of personal data concerning each person admitted or confined to the institution. The record shall include information as required for the reports of live birth, death, fetal death or induced termination of pregnancy required by this chapter. The record shall be made at the time of admission from information provided by the person being admitted or confined, but when it cannot be so obtained, the information shall be obtained from relatives or other persons acquainted with the facts. The name and address of the person providing the information shall be a part of the record.

(2) A licensed health care practitioner shall keep a record of personal data concerning each person under the practitioner’s care for a condition that results in a reportable vital event if a record for that event is not maintained by an institution as described in subsection (1) of this section. The record shall include information as required for the reports of live birth, death, fetal death or induced termination of pregnancy required by this chapter. The record shall include information provided by the person under the practitioner’s care. If the person being treated cannot provide the information, then the practitioner shall obtain the information from relatives or other persons acquainted with the facts. The name and address of the person providing the information shall be a part of the record.

(3) When a dead body or fetus is released or disposed of by an institution, the person in charge of the institution shall keep a record showing the name of the decedent, Social Security number, if issued, date of death, name and address of the person to whom the body or fetus is released and date of removal from the institution. If final disposition is made by the institution, the date, place and manner of disposition shall also be recorded.

(4) A funeral service practitioner, embalmer, sexton or other person who removes from the place of death, transports or makes final disposition of a dead body or fetus, in addition to filing a report required by this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, shall keep a record that identifies the body and that includes information pertaining to the receipt, removal, delivery and final disposition of the body as may be required by rules adopted by the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics.

(5) Copies of records described in subsections (1) to (3) of this section shall be sent to the state registrar at least monthly. Records maintained under this section shall be retained for a period of not less than seven years and shall be made available for inspection by the state registrar or a representative of the state registrar upon demand. [Formerly 432.165]

Source: Section 432.083 — Requirements for institutions, health care practitioners and persons who transport dead bodies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.333 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.333
441.333 Appointment of temporary manager
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services, with the consent of the licensee, may appoint for a period not to exceed six months a temporary manager to assume control of the day-to-day operation of the facility if the department determines that the health or safety of patients in a facility are, or in the immediate future will be, in jeopardy based upon:

(a) The facility’s unwillingness or inability to comply with department rules in the operation of the facility;

(b) The imminent insolvency of the facility;

(c) The department’s revocation or suspension of the license of the facility; or

(d) The department’s determination that the licensee intends to cease operations and to close the facility without adequate arrangements for the relocation of the patients.

(2) A temporary manager has all of the duties and powers, as prescribed by the department by rule or as agreed upon between the department and the licensee, that are necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of the patients and the continued operation of the facility.

(3) The department shall compensate a temporary manager as agreed upon by the department and the licensee. Compensation of a temporary manager and compensation of any employees or agents of the temporary manager reasonably necessary to assist the temporary manager in the operation of the facility shall be considered a reasonable expense for the purpose of withdrawing funds from the Facility Fund established in ORS 441.303 (Establishment of Facility Fund) . [2009 c.539 §15]

Note: See note under 441.331 (Definition of “facility” for ORS 441.331 to 441.341) .

Source: Section 441.333 — Appointment of temporary manager , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.020 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.020
448.020 Plan approval required to construct or alter pool facilities
Status: in_force

A person may not construct or perform a major alteration or reconstruction of a public swimming pool, public spa pool, public wading pool or bathhouse without plan approval to do so from the Oregon Health Authority. [Amended by 1961 c.566 §4; 1973 c.215 §3; 1979 c.453 §2; 1999 c.929 §1; 2009 c.595 §829; 2019 c.456 §118]

Source: Section 448.020 — Plan approval required to construct or alter pool facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.332 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.332
453.332 When disclosure of identity may be withheld
Status: in_force

(1) An employer responding to a request under ORS 453.317 (Hazardous substance survey) may withhold the specific hazardous substance identity, including the chemical name and any other specific identification of a hazardous substance, if:

(a) Upon a showing satisfactory to the State Fire Marshal, the records, reports or information, or particular parts thereof, if made public, would divulge product identities, methods or processes and are entitled to protection as a trade secret under ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) ; and

(b) Other information provided by the employer describes the properties, quantities stored and used and effects of the hazardous substance.

(2) Under no circumstances shall this section be construed to require the disclosure of information about a process or percentage of mixture that is a trade secret.

(3) A claim of trade secret by the employer, if the claim is substantiated by the Department of Consumer and Business Services or any other agency, may be recognized by the State Fire Marshal as sufficient for purposes of trade secret protection under ORS 453.307 (Definitions for ORS 453.307 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) and 476.030 (Powers and duties of marshal and deputies generally) .

(4) Site specific information regarding the exact amount and location of a hazardous substance provided to or obtained by the State Fire Marshal or by an agency identified in ORS 453.322 (Retention of information) shall be treated by the State Fire Marshal or the agency as confidential.

(5) Any claim of trade secret by an employer pursuant to this section must be made at the time the employer provides the information to the State Fire Marshal. [1985 c.726 §8]

Source: Section 453.332 — When disclosure of identity may be withheld , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.561 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.561
442.561 Certifying individuals licensed under ORS chapter 679 for tax credit
Status: in_force

The Office of Rural Health shall establish criteria for certifying individuals who are licensed under ORS chapter 679 as eligible for the tax credit authorized by ORS 315.616 (Additional providers who may qualify for credit) . Upon application therefor and upon a finding that the applicant is or will be providing dental services to one or more rural communities and otherwise meets the eligibility criteria established by the office, the office shall certify individuals eligible for the tax credit authorized by ORS 315.616 (Additional providers who may qualify for credit) . [1995 c.746 §40; 1999 c.291 §33; 1999 c.459 §2]

Note: 442.561 (Certifying individuals licensed under ORS chapter 679 for tax credit) to 442.570 (Primary Care Services Fund) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 442 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 442.561 — Certifying individuals licensed under ORS chapter 679 for tax credit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.225 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.225
446.225 Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly intends to provide a procedure to assure that Oregon assumes fullest responsibility for administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards in Oregon in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383).

(2) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services is authorized to apply for and receive grants from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for implementation and development of a plan for enforcement and administration of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards for manufactured housing offered for sale or lease in this state.

(3) The director is authorized to adopt rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183 to insure acceptance by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of Oregon’s plan for administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383). [1975 c.546 §2; 1989 c.648 §22]

Source: Section 446.225 — Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.990 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.990
450.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of any regulation or ordinance under ORS 450.085 (Adoption of regulations and ordinances) is a Class C misdemeanor. [Amended by 2011 c.597 §202]

Source: Section 450.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.397 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.397
440.397 Filing of boundary change
Status: in_force

For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [2001 c.138 §28]

Source: Section 440.397 — Filing of boundary change , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.077 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.077
441.077 Revocation of license and other penalties for imposing restrictions upon certain physicians
Status: in_force

(1) If the governing body of a health care facility or health maintenance organization excludes or expels a person licensed under ORS chapter 677 from staff membership, or limits in any way the professional privilege of the person in the health care facility or health maintenance organization solely because of the school of medicine to which the person belongs, the license of the health care facility shall be subject to revocation in the manner provided in ORS 441.030 (Denial, suspension or revocation of licenses) . A health maintenance organization which violates this section shall be subject to penalties provided in ORS 731.988 (Civil penalties) and 731.992 (Criminal penalty) .

(2) Nothing in this section is intended to limit the authority of the governing body of a health care facility or health maintenance organization with respect to a person who has violated the reasonable rules and regulations of the health care facility or health maintenance organization or who has violated the provisions of ORS chapter 677 if the governing body has reported the violation of ORS chapter 677 to the Oregon Medical Board in writing. [1971 c.274 §1; 1973 c.840 §12; 1977 c.751 §25; 2018 c.50 §15]

Note: 441.077 (Revocation of license and other penalties for imposing restrictions upon certain physicians) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.077 — Revocation of license and other penalties for imposing restrictions upon certain physicians; construction of section , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.550 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.550
431A.550 Facilities to provide notice
Status: in_force

(1) A facility, as defined in 42 U.S.C. 263b, must provide written notice, in the form prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority under subsection (2) of this section, to a patient on whom the facility has performed a mammogram if the mammogram shows the patient has dense breast tissue.

(2) The authority shall prescribe by rule the form and content of the notice provided under subsection (1) of this section. The notice must include but is not limited to all of the following:

(a) Information about breast density, based on the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System established by the American College of Radiology;

(b) An explanation that dense breast tissue can make it harder to find cancer on a mammogram and that dense breast tissue may also be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer;

(c) That the patient may benefit from supplementary screening or diagnostic testing including a breast ultrasound; and

(d) That the patient should contact the patient’s health care provider to find out whether the health care provider recommends additional testing.

(3) The authority shall adopt by rule a definition of “dense breast tissue” and shall amend the definition whenever necessary to ensure that the definition is consistent with current medical evidence. [Formerly 431.823]

Source: Section 431A.550 — Facilities to provide notice; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.112 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.112
441.112 Discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or HIV status
Status: in_force

(1) A care facility and the staff of the facility may not take any of the following actions based in whole or in part on a resident’s actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or human immunodeficiency virus status:

(a) Deny admission to a care facility, transfer or refuse to transfer a resident within a facility or to another facility or discharge or evict a resident from a facility;

(b) Deny a request by a resident to choose the resident’s roommate, when a resident is sharing a room;

(c) If rooms are assigned by gender, assign, reassign or refuse to assign a room to a transgender or other LGBTQIA2S+ resident other than in accordance with the resident’s gender identity, unless at the request of the resident or if required by federal law;

(d) Prohibit a resident from using, or harass a resident who seeks to use or does use, a restroom that is available to other individuals of the same gender identity as the resident, regardless of whether the resident is making a gender transition, has taken or is taking hormones, has undergone gender affirmation surgery or presents as gender nonconforming;

(e) Repeatedly and willfully refuse to use a resident’s chosen name or pronouns after being reasonably informed of the resident’s chosen name or pronouns;

(f) Deny a resident the right to wear or be dressed in clothing, accessories or cosmetics, or to engage in grooming practices, that are permitted to any other resident;

(g) Restrict a resident’s right to associate with other residents or with visitors, including the resident’s right to consensual sexual relations or to display physical affection, unless the restriction is uniformly applied to all residents in a nondiscriminatory manner;

(h) Deny or restrict medical or nonmedical care that is appropriate to a resident’s organs and bodily needs, or provide medical or nonmedical care that, to a similarly situated, reasonable person, unduly demeans the resident’s dignity or causes avoidable discomfort;

(i) Fail to accept a resident’s verbal or written attestation of the resident’s gender identity or require a resident to provide proof of the resident’s gender identity using any form of identification;

(j) Fail to take reasonable actions, within the care facility’s control, to prevent discrimination or harassment when the facility knows or should have known about the discrimination or harassment; or

(k) Refuse or willfully fail to provide any service, care or reasonable accommodation to a resident or an applicant for services or care.

(2) A care facility shall include in its current nondiscrimination policy and in its written materials providing notice of resident rights pursuant to ORS 441.605 (Legislative declaration of rights intended for residents) , and in all places and on all materials where that policy or those written materials are posted, the following notice:

(Name of care facility) does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including but not limited to bullying, abuse or harassment, based on an individual’s actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or human immunodeficiency virus status, or based on an individual’s association with another individual on account of the other individual’s actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or human immunodeficiency virus status. If you believe you have experienced this kind of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the Department of Human Services at _____ (provide current contact information).

[2023 c.567 §3]

Source: Section 441.112 — Discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or HIV status , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.780 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.780
441.780 Hospital to maintain records
Status: in_force

A hospital shall keep and maintain records necessary to demonstrate compliance with ORS 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) to 441.795 (Limitations on rulemaking authority of Oregon Health Authority) . A hospital must provide records kept and maintained under this section to the Oregon Health Authority upon request. [Formerly 441.173]

Note: See note under 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) .

Source: Section 441.780 — Hospital to maintain records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.780 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.780
443.780 Exemption where county has licensing and inspection program
Status: in_force

(1) The director of the licensing agency may exempt from the license, inspection and fee provisions of ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) to 443.825 (Disposition of penalties recovered) adult foster homes in those counties where there is a county agency which provides similar programs for licensing and inspection that the director finds are equal to or superior to the requirements of ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) to 443.825 (Disposition of penalties recovered) .

(2) ORS 443.775 (Rules) (5) applies regardless of any exceptions granted to a county agency. [1985 c.663 §11; 1995 c.667 §19; 2009 c.595 §791p]

Source: Section 443.780 — Exemption where county has licensing and inspection program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 436.275 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 436 / Section 436.275
436.275 Admissible evidence
Status: in_force

(1) At any hearing upon such petition, the court shall receive evidence concerning the respondent’s ability to give informed consent. Such evidence shall include, but shall not be limited to:

(a) Testimony from the respondent regarding the respondent’s receipt and understanding of the information set forth in ORS 436.225 (Obtaining informed consent) (1); and

(b) Reports from an interdisciplinary team of at least three professionals who have experience working with disabilities similar to those affecting the respondent. The reports shall:

(A) Contain specific information regarding the respondent’s ability to give informed consent;

(B) Indicate the specific aspects, if any, of informed consent that the respondent lacks; and

(C) Contain a statement by each professional explaining the reason for the professional’s opinion.

(2) For purposes of subsection (1)(a) of this section, “testimony” means:

(a) Sworn testimony given in person by the respondent to the court at any hearing on the respondent’s ability to give informed consent to sterilization; or

(b) A sworn affidavit, if the respondent’s presence has been waived pursuant to ORS 436.285 (Presence of respondent) .

(3) The respondent or the respondent’s counsel shall have the right to present evidence and to cross-examine witnesses who testify at the hearing.

(4) Witnesses or other persons necessary for the conduct of the hearing may be subpoenaed. The person filing the petition or the respondent may have compulsory attendance of witnesses on behalf of the requesting party in the same manner as provided in ORS 136.567 (Issuance of subpoena for witnesses for defendant) to 136.603 (Payment of witness who is from outside state or is indigent) . The form of the subpoena shall be substantially as provided in ORS 136.575 (Forms of subpoenas) (4) or (6), but shall describe the action as a “probate sterilization proceeding” and the appearance as on behalf of “the petitioner,” or “the respondent.” [1983 c.460 §10; 2001 c.255 §1]

Source: Section 436.275 — Admissible evidence; subpoenas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors436.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.097 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.097
447.097 Disposition of moneys received under ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the Department of Consumer and Business Services under ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties) shall be disposed of in accordance with ORS 693.165 (Disposition of receipts) . [1981 c.438 §42]

Source: Section 447.097 — Disposition of moneys received under ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.158 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.158
432.158 Disposition of remains
Status: in_force

(1) Human remains shall be disposed of in accordance with ORS chapter 97.

(2) The funeral service practitioner or person acting as a funeral service practitioner who first assumes possession of a dead body or fetus shall submit written notice to the county registrar in the county in which death occurred or in which the dead body or fetus was found within 24 hours of taking possession of the dead body or fetus. The notice must be on a form prescribed and furnished by the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics.

(3) Before the final disposition of a dead body, the funeral service practitioner or person acting as a funeral service practitioner who first assumes custody of the dead body shall obtain written authorization, on a form prescribed and furnished by the state registrar, for final disposition of the dead body from the medical certifier or medical examiner who certifies the cause of death as described in ORS 432.133 (Mandatory submission and registration of reports of death) . If the funeral service practitioner or person acting as a funeral service practitioner is unable to obtain written authorization before the final disposition of the dead body, the funeral service practitioner or person acting as a funeral service practitioner may authorize, with the oral consent of the medical certifier or medical examiner who is responsible for certifying the cause of death, the final disposition of the dead body on a form prescribed and furnished by the state registrar.

(4) Upon request of a parent or the parent’s authorized representative, a disposition permit may be issued for a fetus that is not reportable as a fetal death.

(5) A permit authorizing final disposition issued under the law of another state that accompanies human remains brought into this state shall have the same force and effect as a permit authorizing final disposition issued by the state registrar.

(6) A person in charge of a place where interment or other disposition of human remains is made may not inter or allow interment or other disposition of human remains unless the human remains are accompanied by a permit authorizing disposition.

(7) A person in charge of a place where interment or other disposition of human remains is made shall indicate on the permit authorizing disposition the date of disposition and return the completed permit to the county registrar of the county where death occurred. If there is no such person, the funeral service practitioner or person acting as the funeral service practitioner shall complete the permit and return it to the county registrar of the county where death occurred.

(8) Except as provided in ORS 97.223 (Interment or temporary storage of human remains in case of natural disaster or other emergency) , disinterment of human remains requires authorization for disinterment and reinterment. The state registrar may issue authorization for disinterment and reinterment to a funeral service practitioner or person acting as a funeral service practitioner upon application, as required by the state registrar by rule.

(9) Prior to removing a dead body or fetus from this state under ORS 692.270 (Certificate of removal registration for removal of dead human bodies) , a funeral service practitioner or a person acting as a funeral service practitioner shall submit a written notice of removal to the country registrar in the county in which death occurred or in which the dead body or fetus was found. The notice shall be on a form prescribed and furnished by the state registrar. A copy of a written notice of removal serves as a permit for transporting the remains of a decedent named on the notice. [Formerly 432.317; 2019 c.241 §4]

Source: Section 432.158 — Disposition of remains; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.445 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.445
454.445 Lien against assessed property
Status: in_force

(1) Any public agency that pays all or part of a property owner’s assessment pursuant to the public agency’s adopted assessment deferral loan program shall have a lien against the assessed property for the amount of the public agency’s payment and interest thereon as specified in the public agency’s assessment deferral loan program.

(2) The public agency’s auditor, clerk or other officer shall maintain a docket describing all payments of assessments made by the public agency pursuant to its adopted assessment deferral loan program. The liens created by such payments shall attach to each property for which payment is made at the time the payment is entered in this docket. The liens recorded on this docket shall have the same priority as a lien on the bond lien docket maintained pursuant to ORS 223.230 (Lien docket) . A lien shall be discharged upon repayment to the public agency of all outstanding principal and interest in accordance with the requirements of the public agency’s adopted assessment deferral loan program.

(3) The lien may be enforced by the public agency as provided by ORS 223.505 (Definitions for ORS 223.505 to 223.595) to 223.650 (Redemption) . The lien shall be delinquent if not paid according to the requirements of the public agency’s adopted assessment deferral loan program. [Formerly 468.983]

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

Source: Section 454.445 — Lien against assessed property; docket; enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.070 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.070
431A.070 Area trauma advisory boards
Status: repealed

[Formerly 431.613; 2017 c.101 §29; 2019 c.456 §26]

Source: Section 431A.070 — Area trauma advisory boards; duties; members (repealed) , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.115 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.115
448.115 Definitions for ORS 448.115 to 448.285
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 448.115 (Definitions for ORS 448.115 to 448.285) to 448.285 (Penalty schedule) , 454.235 (Election) and 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) unless the context requires otherwise:

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

(2) “Connection” means the connection between a water system and a customer that enables the customer to receive potable water from the system.

(3) “Construction standards” means criteria for constructing or installing water system facilities.

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

(5) “Emergency” means a condition resulting from an unusual calamity such as a flood, an earthquake or an accidental spill of hazardous material that can endanger the quality of the water produced by a water system.

(6) “Operational requirements” means requirements that prescribe the manner in which water systems must be operated.

(7) “Permit” means a document issued to a water system that authorizes it to commence or continue to operate in the State of Oregon and lists the conditions the system must meet to continue operating.

(8) “Safe drinking water” means water that is sufficiently free from biological, chemical, radiological or physical impurities such that individuals will not be exposed to disease or harmful physiological effects.

(9) “Sanitary survey” means an on-site review of the source, facilities, equipment, operation and maintenance of a water system, including related land uses, for the purpose of evaluating the capability of that water system to produce and distribute safe drinking water.

(10) “Special master” means the person appointed by the court to administrate the water system.

(11) “Variance” means permission from the agency for a water system to provide water that does not meet water quality standards.

(12) “Water supplier” means any person, group of persons, municipality, district, corporation or entity that owns or operates a water system.

(13) “Water system” means a system for the provision of water for human consumption through pipes or other constructed conveyances.

(14) “Waterborne disease” means disease caused by chemical, physical, radiological or biological agents epidemiologically associated with infection, illness or disability that is transported to human beings by water that has been ingested or through contact as in bathing or other domestic uses. [1981 c.749 §2; 1983 c.271 §3; 1985 c.178 §4; 1997 c.249 §145; 1999 c.59 §126; 1999 c.653 §1; 2001 c.900 §196; 2009 c.595 §837]

Source: Section 448.115 — Definitions for ORS 448.115 to 448.285 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 436.215 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 436 / Section 436.215
436.215 Legislative finding
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that sterilization procedures are highly intrusive, generally irreversible and represent potentially permanent and highly significant consequences for individuals incapable of giving informed consent. The Legislative Assembly recognizes that certain legal safeguards are required to prevent indiscriminate and unnecessary sterilization of such individuals, and to assure equal access to desired medical procedures for these Oregon citizens. [1983 c.460 §4]

Source: Section 436.215 — Legislative finding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors436.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.840 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.840
433.840 Policy
Status: in_force

The people of Oregon find that because exposure to secondhand smoke, certain exhaled small particulate matter or other exhaled toxins is known to cause cancer and other chronic diseases such as heart disease, asthma and bronchitis, it is necessary to reduce exposure to such smoke, matter or toxins by prohibiting the smoking, aerosolizing or vaporizing of inhalants in all public places and places of employment. [1981 c.384 §1; 2007 c.602 §2; 2015 c.158 §15]

Source: Section 433.840 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.480 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.480
442.480 Rural Health Care Revolving Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Rural Health Care Revolving Account in the General Fund.

(2) All moneys appropriated for the purposes of ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) to 442.507 (Assistance to rural emergency medical service systems) and all moneys paid to the Office of Rural Health by reason of loans, fees, gifts or grants for the purposes of ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) to 442.507 (Assistance to rural emergency medical service systems) shall be credited to the Rural Health Care Revolving Account.

(3) All moneys contained in the Rural Health Care Revolving Account are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for the Office of Rural Health and shall be used for the purposes of ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) to 442.507 (Assistance to rural emergency medical service systems) . [1979 c.513 §3; 1987 c.660 §14; 1989 c.708 §1; 2005 c.755 §37]

Source: Section 442.480 — Rural Health Care Revolving Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.610 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.610
438.610 Standards for accreditation
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority, in concurrence with the accrediting authority, may adopt by rule standards for any laboratory seeking accreditation and performing environmental testing for a fee or for determining compliance with environmental statutes, rules or regulations.

(2) In developing standards under subsection (1) of this section, the authority shall cooperate with and may seek advice from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and any other state or federal agency that may have adopted rules or regulations for environmental monitoring.

(3) The standards adopted under this section may address testing and sampling procedures or methods, record keeping, disposal or retention of testing materials or samples, or any other practice related to work performed by an environmental laboratory. [1999 c.1063 §2; 2009 c.595 §715]

Source: Section 438.610 — Standards for accreditation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.320 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.320
440.320 Health districts authorized
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Health districts may be formed for the purposes of:

(A) Providing clinically related diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services on an inpatient or outpatient basis;

(B) Providing outreach programs in health care education, health care research and patient care;

(C) Serving as a resource for health care providers in the district; and

(D) Promoting the physical and mental health and well-being of district residents.

(b) Health districts may consist of territory in one or more counties, or of a city with or without unincorporated territory. A city shall not be divided in the formation of a health district.

(c) A health district may provide services to persons residing outside its boundaries. A health district may provide services within the boundaries of another health district only with the written permission of that health district.

(2) A health district may include within its boundaries all or any part of the territory of a port district organized under ORS chapter 777 if the port district does not then operate a hospital. [Formerly 441.210; 1999 c.630 §1; 2003 c.802 §112]

Source: Section 440.320 — Health districts authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.115 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.115
431.115 Administrative duties of Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of fulfilling its duties under ORS 431.110 (General powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) (2), (3) and (4), the Oregon Health Authority shall:

(a) Adopt and update as necessary a statewide public health modernization assessment;

(b) In consideration of the statewide public health modernization assessment, develop and modify as necessary a statewide public health modernization plan;

(c) Implement the statewide public health modernization plan;

(d) Subject to the provisions of ORS 431.380 (Distribution of funds) , develop and modify as necessary plans for the distribution of funds to local public health authorities;

(e) Implement plans for the distribution of funds to local public health authorities;

(f) Coordinate state and local administration of the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) ;

(g) Approve local plans for applying the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and implementing the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) as required by ORS 431.417 (Distribution of moneys to local public health authorities) ;

(h) Monitor the progress of local public health authorities in meeting statewide public health goals, including applying the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and implementing the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) ;

(i) For the purpose of making distributions under ORS 431.380 (Distribution of funds) , consult with and consider the recommendations of local public health authorities on the total cost to local public health authorities of applying the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and implementing the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) ;

(j) Use accountability metrics to encourage the effective and equitable provision of public health services by local public health authorities;

(k) Use incentives to encourage the effective and equitable provision of public health services by local public health authorities;

(L) Seek funding, including in the form of federal grants, for ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) ; and

(m) Coordinate and collaborate with federal agencies in implementing ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) .

(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall solicit input from the Conference of Local Health Officials and local public health authorities in:

(a) Establishing the foundational capabilities under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and the foundational programs under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) ;

(b) Adopting and updating a statewide public health modernization assessment under subsection (1)(a) of this section;

(c) Developing and modifying a statewide public health modernization plan under subsection (1)(b) of this section; and

(d) Developing and modifying plans for the distribution of funds under subsection (1)(d) of this section. [2015 c.736 §4; 2017 c.627 §2]

Note: Section 115, chapter 736, Oregon Laws 2015, provides:

Sec. 115. (1) The Oregon Health Authority shall:

(a) Adopt the initial statewide public health modernization assessment and develop the initial statewide public health modernization plan as required by ORS 431.115 (Administrative duties of Oregon Health Authority) ; and

(b) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, establish a schedule by which local public health authorities, as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) , shall submit local plans for applying the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and implementing the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) as required by ORS 431.417 (Distribution of moneys to local public health authorities) .

(2) The schedule established under subsection (1)(b) of this section must require that all local public health authorities first submit local plans implementing ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and 431.141 (Foundational programs) on or before December 31, 2025.

(3) In consultation with local public health authorities, the Oregon Health Authority may modify the schedule established under subsection (1)(b) of this section to require local public health authorities to apply foundational capabilities and implement foundational programs over a period of time, provided that all local public health authorities submit local plans for applying all foundational capabilities and implementing all foundational programs no later than December 31, 2025. [2015 c.736 §115; 2017 c.627 §1; 2021 c.243 §1]

Source: Section 431.115 — Administrative duties of Oregon Health Authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.255 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.255
446.255 Revocation of agreement with local government
Status: in_force

(1) After written notice and hearing as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may revoke the certification of a local inspector certified under ORS 446.250 (Duties of director) , or the authority of a local government to enforce provisions of ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) , 446.111 (Regulation of structures in parks) , 446.160 (Inspection) , 446.176 (Fees) , 446.225 (Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards) to 446.285 (Advisory board training and education programs) and 446.990 (Penalties) , when it appears by competent evidence that the inspector or local government has consistently failed to act in the public interest in the enforcement of the provisions of ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) , 446.111 (Regulation of structures in parks) , 446.160 (Inspection) , 446.176 (Fees) , 446.225 (Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards) to 446.285 (Advisory board training and education programs) and 446.990 (Penalties) .

(2) Any proceedings under subsection (1) of this section shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) to 183.430 (Hearing on refusal to renew license) , 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) to 183.460 (Examination of evidence by agency) , 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) to 183.485 (Decision of court on review of contested case) and 183.490 (Agency may be compelled to act) to 183.540 (Reduction of economic impact on small business) , dealing with contested cases. [1975 c.546 §5a]

Source: Section 446.255 — Revocation of agreement with local government , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.971 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.971
450.971 Employee contribution
Status: in_force

The authority may collect, as a contribution from any employee, that percentage of the salary received by the employee which is necessary to fund on an actuarial reserve basis the cost of retirement benefits which the employee is required to provide pursuant to the provisions of the retirement plan. [1973 c.399 §12]

Source: Section 450.971 — Employee contribution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.137 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.137
433.137 Court records
Status: in_force

(1) The circuit court shall cause to be recorded in the court records:

(a) A full account of proceedings at hearings conducted pursuant to ORS 433.121 (Emergency administrative order for isolation or quarantine) , 433.123 (Petition for court order for isolation or quarantine) , 433.133 (Court hearing and order for release from isolation or quarantine or for remedy for breach of required conditions of isolation or quarantine) and 433.136 (Consolidation of proceedings regarding isolation or quarantine) ;

(b) The petitions, affidavits, judgments and orders of the court; and

(c) A copy of the orders issued.

(2) Any portion of the account of the proceedings, the transcript of testimony, the petition, any affidavit, judgment, order of the court, recording of the proceeding or any other court record may be disclosed only:

(a) Upon request of a person subject to the proceedings or the legal representative or attorney of the person;

(b) To the Public Health Director or a local public health administrator; or

(c) Pursuant to court order, when the court finds that the petitioner’s interest in public disclosure outweighs the privacy interests of the individual who is the subject of the petition. [2011 c.721 §9]

Source: Section 433.137 — Court records; disclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.040 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.040
444.040 Services for Children with Special Health Needs Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is created in the General Fund of the State Treasury an account to be known as the Services for Children with Special Health Needs Account.

(2) All moneys received under ORS 444.020 (Authority in administering services for children with special health needs) shall be deposited in the Services for Children with Special Health Needs Account and shall be disbursed in the same manner as the moneys appropriated for carrying out ORS 444.010 (Oregon Health and Science University to administer program for children with disabilities) to 444.050 (Children not treated if parents object) .

(3) Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for use by the Oregon Health and Science University in carrying out the program described in ORS 444.010 (Oregon Health and Science University to administer program for children with disabilities) .

(4) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw warrants to pay all claims duly approved by the Oregon Health and Science University, which have been incurred in pursuance of law and the appropriation in subsection (3) of this section. [Amended by 1975 c.693 §11; 1983 c.740 §163; 1989 c.224 §107; 1995 c.162 §83; 2005 c.755 §38]

Source: Section 444.040 — Services for Children with Special Health Needs Account; expenditure of funds; payment of claims , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.192 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.192
431A.192 Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of ORS 431A.190 (Definitions for ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216) to 431A.216 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216, other law, rule or regulation governing tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems) is to improve enforcement of local ordinances and rules, state laws and rules and federal laws and regulations that govern the retail sale of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems. [2021 c.586 §2]

Source: Section 431A.192 — Purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.095 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.095
446.095 Park construction and facilities
Status: in_force

The owner or operator of a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park shall:

(1) Construct well-drained and hard-surfaced park streets at least 20 feet in width, unobstructed and open to traffic within the mobile home or manufactured dwelling park. If the owner or operator permits parking of motor vehicles on the park streets, the owner or operator shall construct the park streets at least 30 feet in width.

(2) Provide to each tenant an adequate supply of healthful water and adequate electric power and sewerage facilities. All plumbing shall be installed in compliance with ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties) and the rules of the Department of Consumer and Business Services adopted thereunder.

(3) Provide, except as specified in subsection (4) of this section, a separate general play area restricted to that use, if the mobile home or manufactured dwelling park accommodates children who are under 14 years of age. No separate play area shall be less than 2,500 square feet in area. At least 100 square feet of play area shall be provided for each manufactured dwelling occupied by children.

(4) Not be required to provide a separate play area if the mobile home or manufactured dwelling park was in existence before March 13, 1989, and rented spaces as an all adult park. [1959 c.562 §4; 1967 c.247 §5; 1969 c.491 §1; 1969 c.533 §19; 1973 c.560 §9; 1989 c.648 §8; 1991 c.226 §2; 1995 c.318 §2]

Source: Section 446.095 — Park construction and facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.098 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.098
432.098 Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule a form of a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity that includes the minimum requirements specified by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. When the form is signed by both biological parents and witnessed by a third party, the form establishes parentage for all purposes when filed with the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics, provided there is no second parent already named in the report of live birth. Establishment of parentage under this section is subject to the provisions and the requirements in ORS 109.070 (Presumption of parentage) . When there is no second parent named on the child’s record of live birth, the filing of such voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form shall cause the state registrar to place the name of the parent who has signed the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form on the record of live birth of the child or, if appropriate, establish a replacement for the record containing the name of the child’s parent, as that parent is named in the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form. When signed by both parents in the health care facility of the child’s birth within five days after the birth, the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form is not a sworn document. When thus signed, a staff member of the health care facility shall witness the signatures of the parents. In all other circumstances, the form is a sworn document. The filing of the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form created by this section is subject to the payment of any fees that may apply.

(2) The voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form must contain:

(a) A statement of rights and responsibilities including any rights afforded to a minor parent;

(b) A statement of the alternatives to and consequences of signing the acknowledgment;

(c) Instructions on how to file the form with the state registrar and information about any fee required;

(d) Lines for the Social Security numbers and addresses of the parents; and

(e) A statement that the rights, responsibilities, alternatives and consequences listed on the acknowledgment were read to the parties prior to signing the acknowledgment.

(3) Upon request, the state registrar shall provide a copy of any voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form to the state agency responsible for administration of the child support enforcement program created under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. The duty imposed upon the state registrar by this section is limited to records of live birth executed and filed with the state registrar after October 1, 1995. [Formerly 432.287; 2017 c.651 §46]

Source: Section 432.098 — Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form; rules; filing; when form is sworn document; copy to child support agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.323 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.323
433.323 Newborn hearing screening test registry and tracking and recall system
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Newborn hearing screening test registry” means a listing of newborn children and information related to their newborn hearing screening tests.

(b) “Tracking and recall system” means a system attached to the newborn hearing screening test registry designed to contact the parent or guardian of a newborn child listed in the newborn hearing screening test registry for the purposes of assisting in testing and in enrollment of the newborn child in early intervention services in a timely manner.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall implement a newborn hearing screening test registry and tracking and recall system. The registry and system shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Information on the results of newborn hearing screening tests performed at Oregon hospitals, birthing centers and diagnostic facilities.

(b) Notification of the parent or guardian and the health care provider of a newborn child and of the local public health authority, as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) , of the county in which the parent or guardian resides when the system indicates that a newborn child has not received a newborn hearing screening test, has been referred to a diagnostic facility for a diagnostic evaluation but has not received the evaluation or has been diagnosed with hearing loss but has not been enrolled in an educational institution providing early intervention services.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules:

(a) Implementing this section and ORS 433.321 (Hearing screening tests for newborns) ;

(b) Ensuring the privacy of individuals about whom information is collected pursuant to this section and ORS 433.321 (Hearing screening tests for newborns) ; and

(c) Specifying the forms to be used by hospitals, birthing centers, diagnostic facilities and educational institutions to provide the information required under this section and ORS 433.321 (Hearing screening tests for newborns) .

(4) The authority shall analyze the information collected under this section to determine the efficacy of this section and ORS 433.321 (Hearing screening tests for newborns) in identifying hearing loss in the newborn child population and enrolling newborn children in early intervention services.

(5) The authority shall issue an annual report detailing the results of newborn hearing screening tests, diagnostic evaluations and participation in early intervention services.

(6) The authority shall implement the newborn hearing screening test registry within existing resources. The authority may accept contributions of funds and assistance from the United States Government or its agencies or from any other source, public or private, and agree to conditions not inconsistent with the purposes of the registry. [1999 c.958 §2; 2003 c.240 §2; 2009 c.595 §661; 2015 c.736 §81]

Note: 433.323 (Newborn hearing screening test registry and tracking and recall system) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 433 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 433.323 — Newborn hearing screening test registry and tracking and recall system; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.390 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.390
443.390 Complaints
Status: in_force

(1) If a complaint is made on behalf of a resident who has limited or no decision-making capacity and is unable to communicate consent for the Residential Facilities Ombudsman to investigate the complaint, and:

(a) The resident has no known legal representative:

(A) The ombudsman shall seek to discern the outcome that the resident desires and shall work to accomplish that outcome; or

(B) If the ombudsman is unable to discern the resident’s desired outcome, it shall be assumed that the resident desires to have the resident’s health, safety, welfare and rights protected; or

(b) The resident has a legal representative who refuses to provide consent to the investigation, the ombudsman may proceed without consent if the ombudsman has reasonable cause to believe that it is in the resident’s best interests.

(2) A resident shall have the right to refuse to communicate with the ombudsman or the designee. The refusal shall be made directly to the ombudsman or the designee and not through an intermediary.

(3) Following an investigation of a complaint, the Residential Facilities Ombudsman or a designee shall report the ombudsman’s findings and conclusions to the resident who made the complaint and to a complainant acting on behalf of a resident. If the ombudsman or designee finds conditions threatening the health, safety or welfare of a resident that cannot be resolved informally, the ombudsman or designee shall refer the findings to the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority or law enforcement officials.

(4) A resident shall have the right to participate in planning any course of action to be taken on behalf of the resident by the ombudsman or the designee.

(5) A resident or an individual who makes a complaint to the Residential Facilities Ombudsman under this section, or who participates in an investigation of a complaint, may not be subjected to a penalty, sanction or restriction or be denied any right, privilege or benefit on account of making the complaint or participating in the investigation of the complaint.

(6) The Department of Human Services shall prohibit retaliation or reprisals by a residential facility or other entity with respect to any resident, employee or other person who files a complaint, provides information or otherwise cooperates with the Residential Facilities Ombudsman or a designee and shall provide by rule for appropriate sanctions with respect to the retaliation and reprisals.

(7) In order to encourage residents and individuals acting on behalf of residents to communicate with the Residential Facilities Ombudsman or designee, any resident or individual acting on behalf of a resident who makes a complaint to the Residential Facilities Ombudsman in good faith under this section or who participates in an investigation of a complaint shall have immunity from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the communication. [2017 c.441 §6]

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

Source: Section 443.390 — Complaints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.051 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.051
441.051 Discharge of patient to care of lay caregiver
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Aftercare” includes all of the following:

(A) Assistance with activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living.

(B) Medical or nursing tasks such as wound care, the administration of medications and the operation of medical equipment.

(C) Other assistance provided by a caregiver to a patient, following the patient’s discharge, that is related to the patient’s condition at the time of discharge.

(b) “Discharge” means a patient’s release from a hospital following the patient’s admission to the hospital.

(c) “Lay caregiver” means an individual who, at the request of a patient, agrees to provide aftercare to the patient in the patient’s residence.

(2) A hospital shall adopt and maintain written discharge policies. The policies must include the following components:

(a) Hospital staff assess the patient’s ability for self-care after discharge;

(b) The patient is provided an opportunity to designate a lay caregiver;

(c) The patient and lay caregiver are given the opportunity to participate in the discharge planning;

(d) The patient and lay caregiver are provided instruction or training, prior to discharge, as necessary for the lay caregiver to perform medical and nursing aftercare following discharge; and

(e) The patient’s lay caregiver is notified of the patient’s discharge or transfer.

(3) The discharge policies must specify the requirements for documenting:

(a) The lay caregiver who is designated by the patient; and

(b) The details of a discharge plan.

(4) The discharge policies may incorporate established evidence-based practices, including but not limited to:

(a) Standards for accreditation adopted by the Joint Commission or other nationally recognized hospital accreditation organization; or

(b) The Conditions of Participation for hospitals adopted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

(5) The discharge policies must ensure that the discharge planning is appropriate to the condition of the patient and shall be interpreted in a manner and as necessary to meet the needs and acuity of the patient and the abilities of the lay caregiver.

(6) This section does not require a hospital to adopt discharge policies that would:

(a) Delay a patient’s discharge or transfer to another facility; or

(b) Require the disclosure of protected health information without obtaining a patient’s consent as required by state and federal laws governing health information privacy and security. [Formerly 441.198]

Note: 441.051 (Discharge of patient to care of lay caregiver) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 441 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.051 — Discharge of patient to care of lay caregiver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.695 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.695
441.695 Conduct of investigation
Status: in_force

In investigating all complaints under ORS 441.690 (Complainant may accompany investigator) , the investigator shall:

(1) Interview all available witnesses identified by any sources as having personal knowledge relevant to the complaint;

(2) Make personal inspection of all physical circumstances that are relevant and material to the complaint and which are susceptible of objective observation;

(3) Not decline to interview a witness or consider the testimony of the witness solely because the witness is neither a health care professional nor an employee of the facility; and

(4) Write a report which includes:

(a) The investigator’s personal observations;

(b) A review of documents and records;

(c) A summary of all witness statements; and

(d) A statement of the basis for the finding. [1981 c.241 §2]

Source: Section 441.695 — Conduct of investigation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.130 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.130
435.130 Jurisdiction over prosecutions
Status: in_force

Justice courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit courts over all violations of ORS 435.010 (License required for manufacture or sale of contraceptives) to 435.130 (Jurisdiction over prosecutions) .

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RIGHTS, INFORMATION AND SERVICES

Source: Section 435.130 — Jurisdiction over prosecutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.562 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.562
442.562 Certifying podiatrists for tax credit
Status: in_force

The Office of Rural Health shall establish criteria for certifying individuals who are licensed to practice podiatry under ORS chapter 677 as eligible for the tax credit authorized by ORS 315.616 (Additional providers who may qualify for credit) . Upon application therefor and upon a finding that the applicant is or will be providing podiatric services to one or more rural communities and otherwise meets the eligibility criteria established by the office, the office shall certify individuals eligible for the tax credit authorized by ORS 315.616 (Additional providers who may qualify for credit) . [1995 c.746 §41; 1999 c.291 §34; 1999 c.459 §3; 2013 c.129 §31]

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

Source: Section 442.562 — Certifying podiatrists for tax credit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.087 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.087
441.087 General inspection of long term care facility
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall, in addition to any inspections conducted pursuant to complaints filed against long term care facilities, conduct at least one general inspection of each long term care facility in the state each calendar year, including, but not limited to, entering the facility, interviewing residents and reviewing records. No advance notice shall be given of any inspection conducted pursuant to this section.

(2) Any state employee giving advance notice in violation of subsection (1) of this section shall be suspended from all duties without pay for a period of at least 10 working days, or for a longer period as determined by the Director of Human Services. [1975 c.294 §§2,3; 1977 c.751 §27; 1987 c.428 §16; 2003 c.14 §250]

Source: Section 441.087 — General inspection of long term care facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.105 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.105
443.105 Caregiver registries
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may adopt rules governing caregiver registries, including but not limited to:

(1) The minimum qualifications of individuals whose services are offered through a caregiver registry;

(2) Standards for the organization and quality of client care;

(3) Procedures for maintaining records;

(4) Requirements for contractual arrangements for professional and ancillary services;

(5) Requiring criminal background checks on individuals placed on a roster by a caregiver registry;

(6) Procedures for complaints against caregiver registries; and

(7) Procedures for inspection of caregiver registries. [2009 c.792 §14c; 2009 c.792 §65; 2011 c.70 §16]

Source: Section 443.105 — Caregiver registries; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.001 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.001
431.001 Findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon finds and declares that:

(1) Each resident of this state is entitled to the basic public health services that are necessary to preserve life and health;

(2) A framework for public health services provided by the government is necessary for applying the foundational capabilities and implementing the foundational programs by which the state or a local government may assess, protect or improve the health of the residents of this state; and

(3) The purpose of ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) is to provide the framework described in subsection (2) of this section. [2015 c.736 §1]

Source: Section 431.001 — Findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.010 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.010
451.010 Authorization to establish master plans and service districts
Status: in_force

(1) Master plans and service districts may be established as provided by this chapter regarding:

(a) Sewage works, including all facilities necessary for collecting, pumping, treating and disposing of sanitary or storm sewage.

(b) Drainage works, including all facilities necessary for collecting, pumping and disposing of storm and surface water.

(c) Street lighting works, including all facilities necessary for the lighting of streets and highways.

(d) Public parks and recreation facilities, including land, structures, equipment, supplies and personnel necessary to acquire, develop and maintain such public park and recreation facilities and to administer a program of supervised recreation services.

(e) Diking and flood control works, including all facilities necessary for diking and control of watercourses.

(f) Water supply works and service, including all facilities necessary for tapping natural sources of domestic and industrial water, treating and protecting the quality of the water and transmitting it to the point of sale to any person, city, domestic water supply corporation or other public or private agency for domestic, municipal and industrial water supply service.

(g) Solid waste disposal. This paragraph does not apply in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties.

(h) Public transportation, including public depots, public parking and the motor vehicles and other equipment necessary for the transportation of persons together with their personal property.

(i) Agricultural educational extension services.

(j) Emergency medical services, including ambulance services.

(k) Library services.

(L) Roads.

(m) Services related to the emergency communications system established under ORS 403.105 (Definitions for ORS 305.823 and 403.105 to 403.250) to 403.250 (Primary public safety answering points) .

(n) Law enforcement services.

(o) Human services.

(p) Cemetery maintenance.

(q) Animal control.

(2) Within the geographical jurisdiction of any local government boundary commission established by or pursuant to ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.519 (Effective date of boundary change) , in addition to the purposes described in subsection (1) of this section, master plans and service districts may be established as provided by this chapter regarding:

(a) Fire prevention and protection.

(b) Hospital and ambulance services.

(c) Vector control.

(d) Weather modification.

(3) Within the boundaries of any subdivision, service districts may be established as provided by this chapter regarding:

(a) Fire prevention and protection.

(b) Security services provided by contract with an association of homeowners whose property is located entirely within the boundaries of the service district, which services may include the enforcement of the rules or regulations of the association dealing with public access to or the use of the property of the association, routine patrolling and inspection of private areas located within the jurisdiction of the association and matters of traffic and safety within such areas.

(c) Law enforcement services.

(d) Hospital and ambulance services.

(e) Vector control.

(f) Activities set forth in subsection (1)(a), (f), (g), (j) and (m) of this section.

(4) As used in subsection (3) of this section, “subdivision” means a subdivision as defined by ORS 92.010 (Definitions for ORS 92.010 to 92.192) or any contiguous group of such subdivisions that:

(a) Is a planned community within the meaning of ORS 94.550 (Definitions for ORS 94.550 to 94.783) without regard to whether such subdivision or group of subdivisions is subject to ORS 94.550 (Definitions for ORS 94.550 to 94.783) to 94.783 (When certain administrative provisions apply) ;

(b) Is located entirely within an unincorporated area and is everywhere separated by a distance of five miles or more from an urban growth boundary described in an acknowledged comprehensive plan of a city or the urban growth boundary adopted by a metropolitan service district under ORS 268.390 (Planning for activities and areas with metropolitan impact) (3); and

(c) Prior to the establishment of a service district under subsection (3) of this section, is designated a subdivision for purposes of this subsection by the governing body of the county in which the subdivision or group of subdivisions is located.

(5) Within the boundaries of Washington County, master plans and service districts may be established as provided by this chapter regarding water resource management services that affect the quality and quantity of water within a single watershed, basin or planning area. As used in this subsection, “water resource management services” means:

(a) Planning for and provision of two or more services or facilities such as sewage works, drainage works, surface water management, endangered species recovery management, water quality management, diking and flood control works, river flow management, water supply works, wastewater reuse and irrigation facilities.

(b) Activities ancillary to the services and facilities listed in paragraph (a) of this subsection, including facilities for the production, sale or purchase of energy when such facilities are integrated in a master plan adopted under ORS 451.120 (Master plans for development of service facilities) . [1963 c.515 §2; 1965 c.246 §1; 1967 c.538 §1; 1971 c.674 §1; 1971 c.687 §1; 1973 c.211 §1; 1973 c.785 §1; 1975 c.630 §1; 1977 c.60 §1; 1977 c.287 §1; 1979 c.221 §1; 1985 c.472 §1; 1987 c.525 §1; 1989 c.668 §1; 1989 c.793 §24; 1995 c.303 §2; 1999 c.166 §1; 1999 c.677 §66; 1999 c.759 §1; 2005 c.101 §1; 2005 c.510 §1; 2015 c.247 §34]

Source: Section 451.010 — Authorization to establish master plans and service districts; purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.777 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.777
443.777 Prescription drug packaging
Status: in_force

(1) An adult foster home licensed by the Department of Human Services shall ensure that prescription drugs dispensed to residents of the adult foster home are packaged in a manner that reduces errors in the tracking of and the administration of the drugs, including but not limited to the use of unit dose systems or blister packs.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to residents receiving pharmacy benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs if the pharmacy benefits do not reimburse the cost of such packaging. [2017 c.679 §31]

Note: 443.777 (Prescription drug packaging) was added to and made a part of 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) to 443.825 (Disposition of penalties recovered) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 443.777 — Prescription drug packaging , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.093 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.093
432.093 Availability of voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form
Status: in_force

Any health care facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) shall make available to the biological parents of any child born live or expected to be born in the health care facility, a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form when the facility has reason to believe that the mother of the child is unmarried. The responsibility of the health care facility is limited to providing the form and submitting the form with the report of live birth to the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics. The biological parents are responsible for ensuring that the form is accurately completed. This form shall be as prescribed by ORS 432.098 (Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form) . [Formerly 432.285]

Source: Section 432.093 — Availability of voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form; responsibility of health care facility and parents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.315 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.315
443.315 License required
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not establish, manage or operate an in-home care agency or purport to manage or operate an in-home care agency without obtaining a license from the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) The authority shall establish classification requirements and qualifications for licensure under this section by rule. The authority shall issue a license to an applicant that has the necessary qualifications and meets all requirements established by rule, including the payment of required fees. An in-home care agency shall be required to maintain administrative and professional oversight to ensure the quality of services provided and that the training requirements established by the authority under ORS 443.011 (Training requirements for in-home care service providers) , if applicable, have been met by any individual employed by or contracting with the in-home care agency to provide in-home care services.

(3) Application for a license required under subsection (1) of this section shall be made in the form and manner required by the authority by rule and shall be accompanied by any required fees.

(4) A license may be granted, or may be renewed annually, upon payment of a fee as follows:

(a) For the initial licensure of an in-home care agency that is classified as:

(A) Limited, the fee is $2,000.

(B) Basic, the fee is $2,250.

(C) Intermediate, the fee is $2,500.

(D) Comprehensive, the fee is $3,000.

(b) There is an additional fee of $1,250 for the initial licensure of each subunit in any classification of in-home care agency.

(c) For the renewal of a license classified as:

(A) Limited or basic, the fee is $1,000.

(B) Intermediate, the fee is $1,250.

(C) Comprehensive, the fee is $1,500.

(d) There is an additional fee of $1,000 for the renewal of licensure for each subunit in any classification of in-home care agency.

(e) For a change of ownership at a time other than the annual renewal date:

(A) The fee is $350; and

(B) There is an additional fee of $350 for each subunit.

(5) A license issued under this section is valid for one year. A license may be renewed by payment of the required renewal fee and by demonstration of compliance with requirements for renewal established by rule.

(6) A license issued under this section is not transferable.

(7) The authority shall conduct an on-site inspection of each in-home care agency prior to services being rendered and once every two years thereafter as a requirement for licensing.

(8) In lieu of the on-site inspection required by subsection (7) of this section, the authority may accept a certification or accreditation from a federal agency or an accrediting body approved by the authority that the state licensing standards have been met, if the in-home care agency:

(a) Notifies the authority to participate in any exit interview conducted by the federal agency or accrediting body; and

(b) Provides copies of all documentation concerning the certification or accreditation requested by the authority. [1999 c.1034 §2; 2005 c.22 §305; 2007 c.897 §1; 2009 c.595 §776a; 2009 c.792 §71; 2017 c.559 §1; 2019 c.680 §4]

Note: See note under 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) .

Source: Section 443.315 — License required; application; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.130 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.130
451.130 Conformity to master plan
Status: in_force

After a coordinated master plan has been adopted under ORS 451.120 (Master plans for development of service facilities) , the county court may enforce such plan by requiring that plans for the installation or operation of service facilities in areas under county jurisdiction outside the boundaries of cities or in areas within or served by a service district be submitted to the county court for approval, and that such installation or operation shall conform to the master plan. [1955 c.509 §3; 1961 c.576 §2; 1963 c.515 §5; 1969 c.646 §1; 1989 c.429 §2]

Source: Section 451.130 — Conformity to master plan; approval , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.115 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.115
453.115 Access to records of persons carrying, receiving or storing in commerce
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) and 453.990 (Criminal penalties) (2), carriers engaged in commerce, and persons receiving hazardous substances in commerce or holding such hazardous substances so received shall, upon request, permit the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or a designated representative at reasonable times, to have access to and to copy all records showing the movement in commerce of any such hazardous substances, or the holding thereof during or after such movement, and the quantity, shipper, and consignee thereof. Such request must be accompanied by a statement in writing specifying the nature or kind of such hazardous substance to which such request relates.

(2) Evidence obtained under this section shall not be used in a criminal prosecution of the person from whom obtained.

(3) Carriers shall not be subject to the other provisions of ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) and 453.990 (Criminal penalties) (2) by reason of their receipt, carriage, holding or delivery of hazardous substances in the usual course of business as carriers. [1971 c.409 §12; 2009 c.595 §887]

Source: Section 453.115 — Access to records of persons carrying, receiving or storing in commerce; use as evidence limited; exemption for carriers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.775 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.775
431A.775 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 431A.775 (Definitions) and 431A.780 (Recombinant DNA research to comply with federal guidelines) :

(1) “Person” includes an individual, partnership, association, corporation, private institution or governmental entity.

(2) “Recombinant DNA research” means research on molecules that consist of segments of deoxyribonucleic acid from different organisms which are joined together in cell-free systems and which have the capacity to infect and replicate in some host cell, either autonomously or as an integrated part of the host genome. [Formerly 431.805]

Source: Section 431A.775 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.564 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.564
442.564 Certifying optometrists for tax credit
Status: in_force

The Office of Rural Health shall establish criteria for certifying individuals who are licensed as optometrists under ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) as eligible for the tax credit authorized by ORS 315.616 (Additional providers who may qualify for credit) . Upon application therefor and upon a finding that the applicant is or will be providing optometry services to one or more rural communities and otherwise meets the eligibility criteria established by the office, the office shall certify individuals eligible for the tax credit authorized by ORS 315.616 (Additional providers who may qualify for credit) . [1997 c.787 §2; 1999 c.291 §36; 1999 c.459 §5]

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

Source: Section 442.564 — Certifying optometrists for tax credit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.475 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.475
431A.475 Oregon Health Authority duties
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall educate residents of this state about:

(a) The need for bone marrow donors;

(b) The procedures required to become registered as a potential bone marrow donor, including procedures for determining a person’s tissue type; and

(c) The medical procedures a donor must undergo to donate bone marrow or other sources of blood stem cells.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall make special efforts to educate and recruit citizens of Oregon with a special emphasis on minority populations to volunteer as potential bone marrow donors. Means of communication may include use of press, radio and television, and placement of educational materials in appropriate health care facilities, blood banks and state and local agencies. The Oregon Health Authority in conjunction with the Department of Transportation shall make educational materials available at all places where driver licenses are issued or renewed. [Formerly 431.270]

Source: Section 431A.475 — Oregon Health Authority duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.140 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.140
452.140 Pesticide use
Status: in_force

The board of trustees of a district:

(1) May not apply pesticides to waters in the district that are frequented by waterfowl or that contain any game fish without obtaining annual approval of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission.

(2) May not apply pesticides for public health vectors without first obtaining approval of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. [Amended by 1959 c.600 §8; 1981 c.640 §2; 2007 c.258 §5]

Source: Section 452.140 — Pesticide use; consent of State Fish and Wildlife Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.210 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.210
447.210 Definitions for ORS 447.210 to 447.280
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 447.210 (Definitions for ORS 447.210 to 447.280) to 447.280 (Enforcement powers) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Affected buildings” includes any place of public accommodations and commercial facilities designed, constructed and altered in compliance with the accessibility standards established by the Americans with Disabilities Act. “Affected buildings” also includes any government building that is subject to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. “Affected buildings” also includes private entities, private membership clubs and churches that have more than one floor level and more than 4,000 square feet in ground area or that are more than 20 feet in height, measured from the top surface of the lowest flooring to the highest interior overhead finish of the building.

(2) “Americans with Disabilities Act” means the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 found at 42 U.S.C. section 12101 et seq.

(3) “Architectural barriers” are physical design features that restrict the full use of affected buildings and their related facilities by persons with disabilities.

(4) “Commercial facilities” includes nonresidential facilities, such as office buildings, factories and warehouses, whose operations affect commerce.

(5) “Covered multifamily dwellings” means buildings consisting of four or more dwelling units if such buildings have one or more elevators, and ground floor dwelling units in other buildings consisting of four or more dwelling units. Dwelling units within a single structure separated by firewalls do not constitute separate buildings.

(6) “Department” means the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(7) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(8) “Fair Housing Act” means the Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended in 1988, found at 42 U.S.C. section 3604 et seq.

(9) “Municipality” means a city, county or other unit of local government otherwise authorized by law to enact building codes.

(10) “Private entities” means privately owned entities offering examinations or courses related to applications, licensing, certification or credentials for secondary or post-secondary education, professional or trade purposes.

(11) “Public accommodations” means a facility whose operations affect commerce and fall within at least one of the following categories:

(a) Places of lodging not including owner-occupied establishments renting fewer than six rooms;

(b) Establishments serving food or drink;

(c) Places of exhibition or entertainment;

(d) Places of public gathering;

(e) Sales or rental establishments;

(f) Service establishments;

(g) Public transportation terminals, depots or stations;

(h) Places of public display or collection;

(i) Places of recreation;

(j) Places of education;

(k) Social service center establishments; and

(L) Places of exercise or recreation.

(12) “Related facilities” means building site improvements including, but not limited to, parking lots, passageways, roads, clustered mailboxes located either on the site or in an adjacent public right of way or any other real or personal property located on the site.

(13) “Structural code” means the specialty code defined in ORS 455.010 (Definitions for ORS chapter 455) . [1971 c.230 §2; 1973 c.539 §1; 1975 c.675 §35; 1979 c.133 §1; 1987 c.414 §27; 1987 c.604 §12; 1989 c.224 §109; 1991 c.67 §122; 1993 c.503 §1; 1993 c.744 §74; 1995 c.307 §1; 2011 c.488 §1]

Source: Section 447.210 — Definitions for ORS 447.210 to 447.280 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.485 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.485
443.485 Registration required
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 443.490 (Waiver of registration) , a person that owns or operates a community-based structured housing facility offered to the general public that is not licensed or registered under any other law of this state or under a city or county ordinance or regulation shall register the name and address of the owner or operator if the facility with:

(a) The Oregon Health Authority if the facility provides services and support to two or more adult residents, not related to the person by blood or marriage, who have mental, emotional, behavioral or substance use disorders; or

(b) The Department of Human Services if the facility provides services and support to two or more adult residents, not related to the resident by blood or marriage, who are elderly or who have disabilities.

(2) The registration fee is $20 annually.

(3) The authority or the department shall establish by rule reasonable and appropriate standards for the operation of facilities subject to ORS 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) to 443.500 (Investigation of registered facilities) that fall within their respective jurisdictions. The standards must be consistent with the residential nature of the facilities and must address, at a minimum, the:

(a) Physical properties of a facility;

(b) Storage, preparation and serving of food at a facility that provides prepared meals;

(c) Storage, preparation and dispensing of medications and the assistance provided by staff to adult residents in taking medications; and

(d) Number, experience and training of the staff of a facility.

(4) The authority or the department shall provide evidence of the registration to the person. The evidence shall be posted in a facility.

(5) The authority or the department may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for:

(a) Operating without registration as required under this section; or

(b) A violation of ORS 443.880 (Responsibilities of residential facility regarding property of resident) or 443.881 (Transfer of property) .

(6) The authority or the department may suspend or revoke registration or deny the issuance of registration for violation of any statute, rule, ordinance or regulation relating to the facility.

(7) Rules adopted under subsection (3) of this section must avoid imposing on facilities regulated by federal agencies any reporting requirements or review processes that duplicate the reporting requirements or review processes imposed by the federal agency.

(8) A facility is not required to register with both the authority and the department under this section. If a facility is subject to registration by both the authority and the department, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority and the Director of Human Services shall jointly determine with which agency the facility must register. [1989 c.581 §1; 1991 c.413 §5; 2007 c.70 §249; 2015 c.740 §3; 2021 c.242 §2; 2023 c.267 §10]

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

Source: Section 443.485 — Registration required; fee; rules; civil penalty; grounds for suspension or revocation of registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.105 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.105
454.105 Definitions for ORS 454.105 to 454.175
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 454.105 (Definitions for ORS 454.105 to 454.175) to 454.175 (Agreements with industrial establishment) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Disposal system” means that term as defined in ORS 468B.005 (Definitions for water pollution control laws) .

(2) “Municipality” means a city, county, county service district, sanitary authority or sanitary district. [Formerly 449.405]

Source: Section 454.105 — Definitions for ORS 454.105 to 454.175 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.419 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.419
441.419 Long Term Care Ombudsman Account
Status: in_force

The Long Term Care Ombudsman Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All miscellaneous receipts, gifts and federal and other grants received by the Long Term Care Ombudsman shall be deposited into the Long Term Care Ombudsman Account and are continuously appropriated to the Long Term Care Ombudsman for carrying out the responsibilities of the office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman. [Formerly 441.153; 2017 c.310 §11; 2017 c.441 §23]

Source: Section 441.419 — Long Term Care Ombudsman Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.425 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.425
442.425 Financial reporting systems
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority by rule may specify one or more uniform systems of financial reporting necessary to meet the requirements of ORS 442.400 (“Health care facility” defined) to 442.463 (Annual utilization report) . Such systems shall include such cost allocation methods as may be prescribed and such records and reports of revenues, expenses, other income and other outlays, assets and liabilities, and units of service as may be prescribed. Each facility under the authority’s jurisdiction shall adopt such systems for its fiscal period starting on or after the effective date of such system and shall make the required reports on such forms as may be required by the authority. The authority may extend the period by which compliance is required upon timely application and for good cause. Filings of such records and reports shall be made at such times as may be reasonably required by the authority.

(2) Existing systems of reporting used by health care facilities shall be given due consideration by the authority in carrying out the duty of specifying the systems of reporting required by ORS 442.400 (“Health care facility” defined) to 442.463 (Annual utilization report) . The authority insofar as reasonably possible shall adopt reporting systems and requirements that will not unreasonably increase the administrative costs of the facility.

(3) The authority may allow and provide for modifications in the reporting systems in order to correctly reflect differences in the scope or type of services and financial structure between the various categories, sizes or types of health care facilities and in a manner consistent with the purposes of ORS 442.400 (“Health care facility” defined) to 442.463 (Annual utilization report) .

(4) The authority may establish specific annual reporting provisions for facilities that receive a preponderance of their revenue from associated comprehensive group-practice prepayment health care service plans. Notwithstanding any other provisions of ORS 442.400 (“Health care facility” defined) to 442.463 (Annual utilization report) , such facilities shall be authorized to utilize established accounting systems and to report costs and revenues in a manner consistent with the operating principles of such plans and with generally accepted accounting principles. When such facilities are operated as units of a coordinated group of health facilities under common ownership, the facilities shall be authorized to report as a group rather than as individual institutions, and as a group shall submit a consolidated balance sheet, income and expense statement and statement of source and application of funds for such group of health facilities. [Formerly 441.440; 1981 c.693 §18; 1995 c.727 §27; 1997 c.683 §23; 1999 c.581 §5; 2009 c.792 §40; 2015 c.318 §32]

Source: Section 442.425 — Financial reporting systems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.185 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.185
446.185 Minimum safety standards for equipment, material and installations
Status: in_force

(1) In compliance with ORS chapter 183, rules establishing minimum safety standards and requirements shall be adopted and enforced by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services for manufactured dwellings and installations as prescribed in ORS 446.155 (Sanitation and safety requirements) .

(2) Minimum safety standards prescribed in ORS 446.155 (Sanitation and safety requirements) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) shall be reasonably consistent with nationally recognized standards for construction of manufactured dwellings. Manufactured dwellings must be designed to protect the health and safety of the people of this state from dangers inherent in the use of substandard and unsafe equipment, material and installations. [1969 c.295 §8; 1971 c.753 §47; 1989 c.527 §6; 1991 c.409 §4; 1993 c.744 §53; 1995 c.251 §3; 2019 c.422 §6]

Source: Section 446.185 — Minimum safety standards for equipment, material and installations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.784 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.784
454.784 Policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State of Oregon to encourage innovative technology for subsurface and alternative sewage disposal systems and nonwater-carried sewage disposal facilities consistent with the protection of the public health and safety and the quality of the waters of this state. [1999 c.978 §2]

Note: See note under 454.782 (Definitions for ORS 454.782 to 454.800) .

Source: Section 454.784 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.790 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.790
453.790 Power of Oregon Health Authority to condition, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew radiology inspector accreditation
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may condition, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew accreditation of a radiology inspector for the following reasons:

(1) Knowingly falsifying information included on the inspection report form supplied by the authority.

(2) Substantially failing to comply with authority procedures.

(3) Failing to meet authority accuracy requirements.

(4) Such other grounds as the authority may establish by rule. [1995 c.444 §10; 2009 c.595 §917]

Source: Section 453.790 — Power of Oregon Health Authority to condition, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew radiology inspector accreditation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.149 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.149
431.149 Rulemaking authority over ORS 431.001 to 431.550 and 431.990
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may adopt rules to implement ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) . [2015 c.736 §24]

Source: Section 431.149 — Rulemaking authority over ORS 431.001 to 431.550 and 431.990 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.035 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.035
443.035 License fees
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may grant a license to a home health agency or caregiver registry for a calendar year, may annually renew a license and may allow for a change of ownership, upon payment of a fee as follows:

(a) $4,000 for a new home health agency license.

(b) $2,125 for a renewal of a home health agency license.

(c) $1,250 for a change of ownership of a home health agency at a time other than the annual renewal date.

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) $1,500 for a new caregiver registry license; and

(B) $750 for each subunit of a newly licensed caregiver registry.

(e) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) $750 for a renewal of a caregiver registry license; and

(B) $750 for each subunit of a caregiver registry described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(f) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) $350 for a change of ownership of a caregiver registry at a time other than the annual renewal date; and

(B) $350 for each subunit of a caregiver registry described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(c) or (f) of this section, the fee for a change in ownership shall be $100 if a change in ownership does not involve:

(a) The majority owner or partner; or

(b) The administrator operating the agency or registry.

(3) All fees received pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be paid over to the State Treasurer and credited to the Public Health Account. Such moneys are appropriated continuously to the Oregon Health Authority for the administration of ORS 443.014 (Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105) to 443.105 (Caregiver registries) . [1977 c.738 §8; 1995 c.449 §4; 2005 c.22 §302; 2007 c.71 §131; 2009 c.595 §771; 2009 c.792 §16; 2011 c.70 §12; 2019 c.456 §6; 2021 c.447 §1]

Source: Section 443.035 — License fees; renewal; disposition of funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.075 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.075
453.075 Repurchase of banned hazardous substances previously sold
Status: in_force

(1) Any article or substance sold by its manufacturer, distributor, or dealer that is a banned hazardous substance, whether or not it was such at the time of its sale, shall, in accordance with rules of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, be repurchased as provided in this section.

(2) The manufacturer or distributor of any such article shall repurchase it from the person to whom the manufacturer or distributor sold it, and shall:

(a) Refund to that person the purchase price paid for such article or substance;

(b) If that person has repurchased such article or substance pursuant to this paragraph or paragraph (a) of this subsection, reimburse the person for any amounts paid in accordance with this section for the return of such article or substance in connection with its repurchase; and

(c) If the manufacturer requires the return of such article or substance in connection with the repurchase of it, reimburse that person for any reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in returning it to the manufacturer.

(3) In the case of any such article or substance sold at retail by a dealer, if the person who purchased it from the dealer returns it to the dealer, the dealer shall refund to the purchaser the purchase price paid for it and reimburse the person for any reasonable and necessary transportation charges incurred in its return.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Distributor” includes a dealer who sells at wholesale an article or substance with respect to that sale.

(b) “Manufacturer” includes an importer for resale. [1971 c.409 §13; 2005 c.22 §324; 2009 c.595 §883]

Source: Section 453.075 — Repurchase of banned hazardous substances previously sold; refund of purchase price , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.105 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.105
446.105 Temporary parks
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may issue a permit for the establishment of a temporary mobile home or manufactured dwelling park to a construction company, timber company, government entity or farm if:

(a) There is no available space in a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park within a reasonable distance; and

(b) A mobile home or manufactured dwelling park is necessary for the proper housing of employees until the project is finished.

(2) Upon approval by the Department of Consumer and Business Services and the county or city planning commission, a permit may be issued to a person to establish a temporary mobile home or manufactured dwelling park on the person’s own premises in areas having a critical housing shortage due to large construction projects. The permit shall expire upon completion of the project. [1959 c.562 §6; 1967 c.247 §6; 1969 c.533 §21; 1973 c.560 §10; 1975 c.793 §13; 1989 c.648 §10; 1991 c.226 §4; 1993 c.744 §50; 1995 c.318 §3]

Source: Section 446.105 — Temporary parks , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.764 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.764
441.764 Annual review of nurse staffing plan
Status: in_force

(1) A hospital nurse staffing committee established pursuant to ORS 441.762 (Hospital nurse staffing committee) shall review the nurse staffing plan:

(a) At least once every year; and

(b) At any other date and time specified by either cochair of the committee.

(2) In reviewing a staffing plan, a hospital nurse staffing committee shall consider:

(a) Patient outcomes;

(b) Complaints regarding staffing, including complaints about a delay in direct care nursing or an absence of direct care nursing;

(c) The number of hours of nursing care provided through a hospital unit compared with the number of patients served by the hospital unit during a 24-hour period;

(d) The aggregate hours of mandatory overtime worked by the nursing staff;

(e) The aggregate hours of voluntary overtime worked by the nursing staff;

(f) The percentage of shifts for each hospital unit for which staffing differed from what is required by the staffing plan;

(g) The number of meal breaks and rest breaks missed by direct care staff; and

(h) Any other matter determined by the committee to be necessary to ensure that the hospital is staffed to meet the health care needs of patients.

(3) Upon reviewing a staffing plan, a hospital nurse staffing committee may modify the staffing plan. [Formerly 441.156]

Note: See note under 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) .

Source: Section 441.764 — Annual review of nurse staffing plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.101 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.101
441.101 Safeguards for protected health information
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “protected health information” has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.556 (Definitions for ORS 192.553 to 192.581) .

(2) A health care facility shall file with the Oregon Health Authority a protection of health information report no later than 120 days following the close of each fiscal year. The report may be in the form of a letter, must be signed by the chief executive officer of the facility and must:

(a) State the responsibility of the health care facility’s management to establish and maintain adequate safeguards and procedures for protecting the confidentiality of personally identifiable and protected health information that the facility retains in electronic and hard copy form;

(b) Contain an assurance that there is ongoing evaluation and monitoring of the effectiveness of the safeguards and procedures in protecting the confidentiality of personally identifiable and protected health information;

(c) Contain assurances that the signing officer has disclosed to the board of directors of the facility:

(A) All significant deficiencies in the design or operation of recordkeeping systems or controls that could adversely affect the facility’s ability to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable and protected health information;

(B) Any breaches of the security of personally identifiable and protected health information, whether material or not, that involve management, staff or employees of the facility who have a significant role in the facility’s recordkeeping systems or controls; and

(C) All necessary steps that have been taken to address deficiencies in the design or operation of recordkeeping systems or controls and to resolve any material weaknesses identified by the facility; and

(d) Contain assurances that the signing officer has identified for the board any material weaknesses in the recordkeeping systems or controls.

(3) The authority may adopt all rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

(4) The protection of health information report is confidential and not subject to disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [2015 c.133 §4]

Note: 441.101 (Safeguards for protected health information) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 441 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

BILL OF RIGHTS FOR LGBTQIA2S+

Source: Section 441.101 — Safeguards for protected health information; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.521 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.521
433.521 Indoor air quality standards
Status: in_force

(1) Based upon the recommendations of the Indoor Air Pollution Task Force, the Oregon Health Authority may establish indoor air quality standards for significant indoor air pollutants. If established, the standards:

(a) Shall include an adequate margin of safety;

(b) Shall be adequate to protect the population, including sensitive groups; and

(c) May be revised as appropriate.

(2) If established, indoor air quality standards shall be at least for the following significant indoor air pollutants:

(a) Particulate matter;

(b) Aldehydes;

(c) Radon;

(d) Carbon monoxide;

(e) Carbon dioxide;

(f) Ozone; and

(g) Water vapor.

(3) In developing the indoor air quality standards, the authority shall consult with the Department of Environmental Quality, the Department of Consumer and Business Services and the Indoor Air Pollution Task Force.

(4) The standards established by the authority shall not take effect before July 1, 1991. The authority shall seek voluntary compliance with the standards. [1989 c.1070 §5; 1993 c.744 §227; 2009 c.595 §678]

Note: See note under 433.502 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 433.521 — Indoor air quality standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.992 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.992
448.992 Sewage treatment works violation penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who knowingly and willfully violates ORS 448.415 (Certification required for operators) (2) commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(2) Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under ORS 448.410 (Authority and duties of Environmental Quality Commission) to 448.430 (Certification exception) , or by any rule adopted under ORS 448.410 (Authority and duties of Environmental Quality Commission) to 448.430 (Certification exception) , commits a Class B misdemeanor. [1987 c.635 §8; 2011 c.597 §200]

Source: Section 448.992 — Sewage treatment works violation penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.877 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.877
431A.877 Duty to register
Status: in_force

(1) In order to ensure the development, administration and evaluation of best practices for prescribing opioids and opiates, a practitioner shall register with the electronic system established under ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) .

(2) The Oregon Health Authority may adopt rules to administer this section. [2018 c.45 §7]

Source: Section 431A.877 — Duty to register; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 436.205 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 436 / Section 436.205
436.205 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Best interest” means that:

(a) The individual is physically capable of procreating;

(b) The individual is likely to engage in sexual activity at the present or in the near future under circumstances likely to result in pregnancy;

(c) All less drastic alternative contraceptive methods, including supervision, education and training, have proved unworkable or inapplicable, or are medically contraindicated;

(d) The proposed method of sterilization conforms with standard medical practice, is the least intrusive method available and appropriate, and can be carried out without unreasonable risk to the life and health of the individual; and

(e) The nature and extent of the individual’s disability, as determined by empirical evidence and not solely on the basis of standardized tests, renders the individual permanently incapable of caring for and raising a child, even with reasonable assistance.

(2) “Informed consent” means consent given by an individual 15 years of age or older for sterilization that is:

(a) Based upon a full understanding of the nature and consequences of sterilization pursuant to information requirements set forth in ORS 436.225 (Obtaining informed consent) (1);

(b) Given by an individual competent to make such a decision; and

(c) Wholly voluntary and free from coercion, express or implied.

(3) “Respondent” is the individual for whom sterilization is sought and is the subject of a petition pursuant to this chapter.

(4) “Sterilization” means any medical procedure, treatment or operation for the purpose of rendering an individual permanently incapable of procreating. [1983 c.460 §3; 1991 c.67 §116]

Source: Section 436.205 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors436.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.726 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.726
441.726 Progressive enforcement process
Status: in_force

(1) In regulating residential care facilities and long term care facilities, the Department of Human Services shall prioritize the health, welfare, safety and rights of residents.

(2) The department may, as appropriate, use a progressive enforcement process that employs a series of actions to encourage and compel compliance with licensing regulations through the application of preventive, positive and progressively more restrictive strategies. Preventive and positive strategies are strategies that include but are not limited to technical assistance, corrective action plans, training and consultation.

(3) This section does not restrict the ability of the department to use more restrictive strategies when necessary to achieve substantial compliance or to protect the health, welfare, safety and rights of residents, including by imposing license conditions under ORS 441.736 (License conditions) or, for residential care facilities, taking additional steps dictated by the framework established under ORS 443.436 (Enhanced oversight and supervision program) . [2017 c.679 §3; 2021 c.392 §3]

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

Source: Section 441.726 — Progressive enforcement process , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.413 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.413
431.413 Powers and duties of local public health authorities
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of funds paid pursuant to ORS 431.380 (Distribution of funds) , each local public health authority shall:

(a) Administer and enforce ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) and any other public health law of this state;

(b) Adopt and update as necessary a local public health modernization assessment;

(c) In consideration of the local public health modernization assessment, adopt, implement, monitor, evaluate and modify as necessary a local public health modernization plan that includes:

(A) A plan for applying the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and implementing the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) as required by ORS 431.417 (Distribution of moneys to local public health authorities) ; and

(B) Any other local public health program or activity that the local public health authority considers necessary to protect the public health and safety;

(d) Coordinate with coordinated care organizations as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) and Early Learning Hubs as defined in ORS 417.827 (Early Learning Hubs) ;

(e) Impose civil penalties adopted under ORS 431.415 (Duties of governing bodies of local public health authorities) (1)(c) and enforce the ordinances and rules adopted under ORS 431.415 (Duties of governing bodies of local public health authorities) (1)(b); and

(f) Perform any other duty imposed on local public health authorities by law.

(2) A local public health authority may perform the duties described in subsection (1) of this section:

(a) As an individual county, even if the local public health authority is a health district formed under ORS 431.443 (Formation of health districts) or an intergovernmental entity that provides public health services pursuant to an agreement entered into under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) (5);

(b) Jointly with any other county pursuant to an agreement between the counties, for any individual public health program or activity; or

(c) As a health district formed under ORS 431.443 (Formation of health districts) or an intergovernmental entity that provides public health services pursuant to an agreement entered into under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) (5).

(3) A local public health authority may contract with a person to perform a public health service or activity, or to perform all public health services and activities, that the local public health authority is required to perform under ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) or under any other public health law of this state, except that the person with whom the local public health authority contracts may not perform any function, duty or power of the local public health authority related to governance. [Formerly 431.416]

Source: Section 431.413 — Powers and duties of local public health authorities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.436 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.436
454.436 Assessment Deferral Loan Program Revolving Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Assessment Deferral Loan Program Revolving Fund separate and distinct from the General Fund in the State Treasury. The moneys in the Assessment Deferral Loan Program Revolving Fund are appropriated continuously to the Department of Environmental Quality to be used for the purposes described in ORS 454.439 (Conditions for program) .

(2) The Assessment Deferral Loan Program Revolving Fund may be capitalized from any one or a combination of the following sources of funds in an amount sufficient to fund assessment deferral loan programs provided for in ORS 454.439 (Conditions for program) :

(a) From the Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund.

(b) From capitalization grants or loans from the Pollution Control Fund.

(3) In addition to those funds used to capitalize the Assessment Deferral Loan Program Revolving Fund, the fund shall consist of:

(a) Any other revenues derived from gifts, grants or bequests pledged to the state for the purpose of providing financial assistance to water pollution control projects;

(b) All repayments of money borrowed from the fund;

(c) All interest payments made by borrowers from the fund;

(d) Any other fee or charge levied in conjunction with administration of the fund; and

(e) Any available local funds.

(4) The State Treasurer may invest and reinvest moneys in the Assessment Deferral Loan Program Revolving Fund in the manner provided by law. All earnings from such investment and reinvestment shall be credited to the Assessment Deferral Loan Program Revolving Fund. [Formerly 468.975]

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

Source: Section 454.436 — Assessment Deferral Loan Program Revolving Fund; uses; sources , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.485 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.485
451.485 Governing body of district
Status: in_force

The county court shall be the governing body of a county service district established under ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.610 (Advisory committee for emergency communications system) . A district shall be known by the name or number specified in the order declaring its formation and by that name shall exercise and carry out the powers and duties conferred and declared in this chapter. Before proceeding to construct or provide any service facilities authorized by this chapter, the governing body of the district shall make an order:

(1) Determining the service facilities to be constructed, maintained and operated and the part of the work to be undertaken immediately.

(2) Determining the manner of financing the construction, maintenance and operation of the service facilities.

(3) Determining the method by which the district shall bear the share of the cost of construction of the service facilities that is to be apportioned to the district.

(4) Where it appears that any service facilities to be constructed will provide service to areas outside the district at some future date, determining the equitable and fair share of the cost of construction of such facilities that should be borne by such areas, which share shall be borne by the revolving fund established under ORS 451.540 (Tax levy for financing service facilities) , by funds obtained by the county under ORS 280.055 (Obtaining and advancing of funds to county service districts) or by any other method of financing described by ORS 451.490 (Methods of financing service facilities) until such areas are served by the facilities.

(5) Where the service facilities of the district are to be integrated into other service facilities constructed or being constructed by another district or by other public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , determining the fair and equitable amount the district should assume as its share of the construction of such other service facilities, which amount shall be paid to the other district or public body upon terms and conditions to which the governing body of the district has agreed.

(6) In the case of sewage works, where trunk or interceptor sewers, treatment plants and similar facilities are to be charged to all property within the district while lateral sewers, street mains and similar facilities are to be charged only to property to be served immediately by the system, determining the fair and equitable share of the total cost to be charged to areas within the district.

(7) If any of the cost of the work is to be assessed against benefited property, describing portions of the district, if any, within which service facilities will not be financed by assessment. [1961 c.576 §14; 1963 c.515 §14; 1969 c.646 §8; 1973 c.785 §11; 1981 c.570 §1; 2003 c.802 §124]

Source: Section 451.485 — Governing body of district; order preliminary to construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.793 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.793
441.793 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall impose civil penalties in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) for a violation listed in ORS 441.792 (Disposition of complaints) .

(2) The authority may suspend or revoke the license of a hospital, in the manner provided in ORS 441.030 (Denial, suspension or revocation of licenses) , for a violation described in ORS 441.792 (Disposition of complaints) .

(3) Each violation of a written hospital-wide staffing plan shall be considered a separate violation and there is no cap on the times that a penalty may be imposed for a repeat of a violation.

(4) The authority may not impose a civil penalty for a violation of a nurse staffing plan, a hospital professional and technical staffing plan or a hospital service staffing plan if the hospital took the following actions:

(a) Scheduled staff in accordance with the staffing plan;

(b) Sought volunteers from all available qualified employees to work extra time;

(c) Contacted qualified employees who made themselves available to work extra time;

(d) Solicited per diem staff to work; and

(e) Contacted contracted temporary agencies, that the hospital regularly uses, if temporary staff from such agencies are permitted to work in the hospital by law or any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

(5) The authority shall maintain for public inspection records of any civil penalties or license suspensions or revocations imposed on hospitals penalized under subsection (1) or (2) of this section. [Formerly 441.175]

Note: See note under 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) .

Source: Section 441.793 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.222 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.222
441.222 Committee recommendations
Status: in_force

(1) The Advisory Committee on Physician Credentialing Information shall develop and submit recommendations to the Director of the Oregon Health Authority for the collection of uniform information necessary for credentialing organizations to credential health care practitioners seeking designation as a participating provider or member of a credentialing organization. The recommendations must specify:

(a) The content and format of a credentialing application form; and

(b) The content and format of a recredentialing application form.

(2) The committee shall meet at least once every calendar year to review the uniform credentialing information and to assure the director that the information complies with credentialing standards developed by national accreditation organizations and applicable regulations of the federal government.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority shall provide the support staff necessary for the committee to accomplish its duties. [Formerly 442.805; 2015 c.318 §26]

Note: See note under 441.221 (Advisory Committee on Physician Credentialing Information) .

Source: Section 441.222 — Committee recommendations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.900 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.900
432.900 Civil penalty
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority may impose a civil penalty on any person for willful failure to comply with any part of ORS 432.520 (Reporting requirement) . A civil penalty may be imposed against a health care facility for each day compliance is refused. The penalty shall be $50 per day for the first 30 days and $500 per day thereafter. A civil penalty of $50 may be imposed against a practitioner for each day compliance is refused.

(2) Any amounts collected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and deposited in the General Fund.

(3) Civil penalties described in subsection (1) of this section shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . [1995 c.585 §4; 2009 c.595 §623; 2011 c.597 §195]

Note: See note under 432.500 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 432.900 — Civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.085 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.085
443.085 Home health services
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules to implement ORS 443.014 (Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105) to 443.105 (Caregiver registries) including, but not limited to:

(1) The qualifications of professional and ancillary personnel in order to adequately furnish home health services;

(2) Standards for the organization and quality of client care;

(3) Procedures for maintaining records;

(4) Provision for contractual arrangements for professional and ancillary health services; and

(5) Complaint and inspection procedures. [1977 c.738 §6; 2005 c.22 §303; 2009 c.595 §774; 2009 c.792 §23; 2011 c.70 §14]

Source: Section 443.085 — Home health services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.230 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.230
447.230 Standards and specifications to eliminate architectural barriers
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall, pursuant to ORS 455.030 (Rulemaking) and ORS chapter 183, establish standards and specifications in the structural code necessary to eliminate architectural barriers to entry to and use of affected buildings and their related facilities by persons who have disabilities.

(2) The director shall, to assist in the identification of architectural barriers and in the development of the standards and specifications referred to in subsection (1) of this section, be assisted by the Oregon Disabilities Commission or its designee. [1971 c.320 §3; 1973 c.539 §3; 1979 c.133 §3; 1983 c.740 §169; 1987 c.414 §27b; 1987 c.672 §1; 1989 c.224 §111; 1989 c.703 §1; 1993 c.503 §3; 1993 c.744 §75a]

Source: Section 447.230 — Standards and specifications to eliminate architectural barriers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.891 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.891
453.891 Oregon Health Authority to provide information to licensed contractors and those planning to become licensed
Status: in_force

Between the dates of scheduled training for contractors under ORS 453.888 (License required to perform decontamination) , the Oregon Health Authority shall be available to consult with licensed contractors, as well as those planning to become licensed, on information pertinent to illegal drug manufacturing sites, including but not limited to chemicals found at such sites and their toxicity, new or revised decontamination procedures, personal protective equipment and applicable federal regulations and state rules. [1989 c.915 §19; 2009 c.595 §930]

Source: Section 453.891 — Oregon Health Authority to provide information to licensed contractors and those planning to become licensed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.133 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.133
432.133 Mandatory submission and registration of reports of death
Status: in_force

"The Medical Examiner manages investigations of deaths for the purposes of determining cause and manner of death and producing death certificates in accordance with ORS 146…" Bibliographic info

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A report of death for each death that occurs in this state must be submitted to the county registrar of the county in which the death occurred or to the Center for Health Statistics, or as otherwise directed by the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics, within five calendar days after death or the finding of a dead body and before final disposition, and must be registered if it has been completed and submitted in accordance with this section.

(b) If the place of death is unknown, but the dead body is found in this state, the report of death must be completed and submitted in accordance with this section. The place where the body is found must be noted as the place of death except, if in an emergency the decedent is moved by conveyance to another county and is dead on arrival, the death shall be considered to have occurred in the county from where the body was originally moved.

(c) When death occurs in a moving conveyance within or outside the United States and the body is first removed from the conveyance in this state, the death must be registered in this state and the place where the body is first removed shall be deemed the place of death. The report of death may note the actual location of death insofar as it can be determined.

(d) In all other cases, the place where death is pronounced shall be considered the place where death occurred.

(e) If the date of death is unknown, the medical certifier shall determine the date by approximation. If the date cannot be determined by approximation, the date that the body was found shall be entered on the report of death.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The funeral service practitioner or person acting as a funeral service practitioner who first assumes custody of the dead body shall submit the report of death to the county registrar of the county in which the death occurred or to the Center for Health Statistics. In cases where there is no funeral service practitioner or person acting as a funeral service practitioner, the medical examiner shall submit the report of death.

(b) The funeral service practitioner or person acting as the funeral service practitioner shall obtain the personal data from the next of kin or the best qualified person or source available and shall obtain the medical certification from the person responsible for the medical certification.

(c) The funeral service practitioner or person acting as the funeral service practitioner shall provide sufficient information to identify the decedent to the medical certifier within 48 hours after death unless the medical certification has already been submitted.

(3) A medical certification shall be completed within 48 hours after having access to the report of death by the decedent’s primary or attending medical certifier who was in charge of the care of the patient for the illness or condition that resulted in death, except when inquiry is required under ORS chapter 146. In the absence or inability of the medical certifier, or with the medical certifier’s approval, the report of death may be completed by an associate of the medical certifier, the chief medical officer of the institution where death occurred or the physician who performed an autopsy upon the decedent, provided that the associate, chief medical officer or physician has access to the medical history of the case and death is due to natural causes. The person completing the cause of death shall attest to its accuracy either by signature or by electronic signature.

(4) When inquiry is required under ORS chapter 146, the medical examiner in the jurisdiction where death occurred or the body was found shall determine the cause and manner of death and shall complete and sign the medical certification within 48 hours after taking charge of the case. If the cause or manner of death is unknown or pending investigation, the cause or manner of death shall be noted as such on the report of death.

(5) When the death occurs in a hospital where more than 10 deaths occurred during the previous calendar year, the person in charge of the hospital shall require the medical certification to be reported through the state electronic reporting system and the report of death to include the electronic signature of the medical certifier.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a death occurs in a hospital described in subsection (5) of this section and the death is not under the jurisdiction of a medical examiner, the person in charge of the hospital or the designated representative of the person in charge of the hospital shall enter the following information on the report of death within 48 hours of death:

(A) If the report of death does not exist in the state electronic reporting system, the name of the decedent, the date of the decedent’s birth, the date of the decedent’s death and the county in which the decedent died; and

(B) The medical certification of death, accompanied by the signature or electronic signature of the person completing the cause of death as described in subsection (3) of this section.

(b) The partially completed report of death prepared under this subsection shall be made available to the funeral service practitioner or person acting as a funeral service practitioner within 48 hours of death.

(7) Upon receipt of autopsy results or other information that would change the information related to the cause or manner of death, a medical certifier or medical examiner shall submit an amendment to the record of death within five calendar days to the Center for Health Statistics.

(8) When a death that is not the subject of a presumptive death proceeding in a court in this state or another state is presumed to have occurred in this state as the result of a known event in this state, but no remains of the presumed deceased can be located, a report of death may be prepared by the Chief Medical Examiner upon receiving an order from a court of competent jurisdiction that contains findings of fact necessary to complete the report of death. A report of death prepared under this subsection shall be marked or flagged “Presumptive” and must show on its face the date of death as determined by the court, the date of registration, the identity of the court and the date of the order.

(9) When a death of a missing person domiciled in this state, and that is not the subject of a presumptive death proceeding in a court of this state or another state, has been determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have presumptively occurred in another state, a report of death may be prepared by the Chief Medical Examiner upon receiving an order from the court that contains findings of fact necessary to complete the report of death. A report of death prepared under this subsection shall be marked or flagged “Presumptive” and must show on its face the date of death as determined by the court, the date of registration, the identity of the court and the date of the order.

(10) When a death occurring in this state has not been registered as prescribed by this section, a report of death may be submitted to the state registrar as described in this section provided that the medical certifier or medical examiner and the funeral service practitioner or person acting as a funeral service practitioner are available to complete the report of death. If the report of death is submitted more than one year after the date of death or the date on which the body was found, the medical certifier or medical examiner and funeral service practitioner or person acting as a funeral service practitioner shall state in accompanying notarized statements that the information submitted is based on records kept in the files of the medical certifier or medical examiner and funeral service practitioner or person acting as a funeral service practitioner. If the medical certifier or medical examiner and funeral service practitioner or person acting as a funeral service practitioner are unavailable to complete the report of death, or decline to complete the report death, then the death shall not be registered except upon the receipt of an order from a court of competent jurisdiction.

(11) A report of death required to be submitted under this section must contain the Social Security number of the decedent when the Social Security number is reasonably available from other records related to the decedent or can be obtained from the person in charge of the final disposition of the decedent.

(12) For a decedent who was homeless at the time of death, including a decedent who was homeless but receiving care at a hospital or other institution, a report of death required to be submitted under this section must indicate that the decedent’s residence address was “Domicile Unknown.”

(13) If a decedent’s death was caused by suicide, the person who submits the report of death to the county registrar or to the Center for Health Statistics, or as otherwise directed by the state registrar, shall make reasonable efforts to ascertain whether the decedent was a veteran and, if the decedent was a veteran, whether the decedent served in combat and, if so, where the decedent served. Information acquired under this subsection must be reported to the Center for Health Statistics through the state electronic reporting system. [Formerly 432.307; 2017 c.151 §25; 2021 c.417 §1]

Source: Section 432.133 — Mandatory submission and registration of reports of death; persons required to report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.205 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.205
435.205 Family planning and birth control services by public agencies
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority and every local health department shall offer family planning and birth control services within the limits of available funds. Both agencies jointly may offer the services described in this subsection. The Director of the Oregon Health Authority or a designee shall initiate and conduct discussions of family planning with each person who might have an interest in and benefit from the services. The authority shall furnish consultation and assistance to local health departments.

(2) Family planning and birth control services may include, but are not limited to:

(a) Interviews with trained personnel;

(b) Distribution of literature;

(c) Referral to a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) , naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 or nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) for consultation, examination, medical treatment and prescription; and

(d) To the extent so prescribed, the distribution of rhythm charts, the initial supply of a drug or other medical preparation, contraceptive devices and similar products.

(3) Any literature, charts or other family planning and birth control information offered under this section in counties in which a significant segment of the population does not speak English must be made available in the appropriate language for that segment of the population.

(4) In carrying out its duties under this section, and with the consent of the local public health authority as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) , the local health department may adopt a fee schedule for services provided by the local health department. The fees shall be reasonably calculated not to exceed costs of services provided and may be adjusted on a sliding scale reflecting ability to pay.

(5) The local health department shall collect fees according to the schedule adopted under subsection (4) of this section. Moneys from fees collected may be used to meet the expenses of providing the services authorized by this section. [1967 c.491 §§1,2; 1971 c.396 §1; 1971 c.779 §65; 1973 c.253 §1; 2001 c.900 §159; 2009 c.595 §692; 2014 c.45 §56; 2015 c.736 §86; 2017 c.356 §65; 2022 c.45 §11]

Source: Section 435.205 — Family planning and birth control services by public agencies; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.296 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.296
441.296 Liability for rent or contracts
Status: in_force

(1) A trustee is not required to honor any lease, mortgage, secured transaction or other wholly or partially executory contract entered into by the licensee if in the judgment of the court the terms thereof are unconscionable.

(2) If the trustee is in possession of real estate or goods subject to a lease, mortgage or security interest which the trustee is permitted to avoid under subsection (1) of this section, and if the real estate or goods are necessary for the continued operation of the facility, the trustee may apply to the court to set a reasonable rental. The court shall hold a hearing on the application within 15 days. The trustee shall send notice of the application to any known owners of the property involved at least 10 days prior to the hearing. Payment by the trustee of the amount determined by the court to be reasonable is a defense to any action against the trustee for payment or for possession of the goods or real estate subject to the lease or mortgage involved by any person who received such notice. However, the payment does not relieve the licensee of any liability for the difference between the amount paid by the trustee and the amount due under the original lease or mortgage involved. [1981 c.868 §6; 2009 c.539 §5]

Source: Section 441.296 — Liability for rent or contracts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).