ORS § 673.810 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.810
673.810 Duty to maintain bonds or deposits
Status: in_force

(1) An exchange facilitator shall at all times:

(a) Maintain one or more fidelity bonds that are issued by a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state in an aggregate amount of not less than $1 million;

(b) Deposit with a financial institution in an interest-bearing deposit account or money market account, the interest of which accrues to the exchange facilitator, moneys, securities or irrevocable letters of credit issued by corporate sureties authorized to do business in this state in an aggregate amount of not less than $1 million;

(c) Deposit with a financial institution funds used in an exchange under 26 U.S.C. 1031 in a qualified escrow account or a qualified trust and provide that withdrawals from the account or trust require both the exchange facilitator’s and the client’s written authorization; or

(d) Be listed as a named insured on one or more fidelity bonds that are issued by a corporate surety authorized to do business in this state in an aggregate amount of not less than $1 million.

(2) An exchange facilitator shall at all times:

(a) Maintain errors and omissions insurance issued by an authorized insurer, as defined in ORS 731.066 (“Authorized,” “unauthorized” insurer) , in an amount not less than $250,000;

(b) Deposit with a financial institution in an interest-bearing deposit account or money market account, the interest of which accrues to the exchange facilitator, moneys, securities or irrevocable letters of credit issued by corporate sureties authorized to do business in this state in an aggregate amount of not less than $250,000; or

(c) Be listed as a named insured in an errors and omissions insurance policy issued by an authorized insurer, as defined in ORS 731.066 (“Authorized,” “unauthorized” insurer) , in an amount of not less than $250,000.

(3) An exchange facilitator may maintain bonds or deposits as provided in subsection (1) of this section or insurance or deposits as provided in subsection (2) of this section in amounts in excess of the minimum amounts specified in subsections (1) and (2) of this section. [2013 c.392 §3]

Source: Section 673.810 — Duty to maintain bonds or deposits; duty to maintain insurance or deposits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.272 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.272
701.272 Interagency agreements
Status: in_force

(1) The Construction Contractors Board may enter into interagency agreements with the Department of Consumer and Business Services for the department to perform duties on behalf of the board under this chapter regarding:

(a) Licenses, registrations and other authorizations; or

(b) Regulated activities of a contractor.

(2) Subject to the approval of the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services or the affected advisory board, the department or advisory board may enter into an agreement with the Construction Contractors Board under this section regarding performance by the advisory board of Construction Contractors Board duties. An agreement described in this subsection is considered for purposes of this section to be an agreement between the department and the Construction Contractors Board.

(3) An interagency agreement under this section may provide for the department to perform all or part of the duties described in the agreement within one or more areas within the state or on a statewide basis. Any department employees utilized to carry out an agreement under this section shall remain employees of the department without loss of seniority or reduction in pay or benefits, but the agreement may provide for the board to retain control over the final work product of the employees. An agreement under this section may not be used to avoid any provision of a collective bargaining agreement.

(4) An interagency agreement under this section may provide for:

(a) Good faith cooperation between the department and the board to enable the department and the board to carry out their respective duties under law or under the agreement;

(b) The sharing of resources, including but not limited to the department system described in ORS 455.095 (Electronic access to building code and construction-related information and services) and 455.097 (Electronic access system development and implementation) , equipment, systems, processes and records, documents and other information;

(c) Using department and board information, including but not limited to complaints, reports, findings and orders, to carry out the laws that the department administers and enforces on behalf of the board;

(d) Ensuring the security of information shared under the agreement;

(e) Purchases by the department of supplies and equipment to carry out duties on behalf of the board, subject to the board’s reimbursement of the department;

(f) The use of financing agreements to provide resources necessary or convenient to carry out the agreement; and

(g) Acceptance by the department of moneys in payment of board fees, the temporary retention and transfer of fee moneys and the reimbursement of the department’s expenses under the agreement from those fee moneys.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A financing agreement provided for as described in subsection (4)(f) of this section is exempt from ORS 283.085 (Definitions for ORS 283.085 to 283.092) to 283.092 (Effect of financing agreement on tax status) and ORS chapter 286A.

(b) Any board moneys accepted by the department as provided in subsection (4)(g) of this section must be identified and accounted for separately from any other moneys in the possession of or available to the department. Board moneys temporarily retained by the department, regardless of where kept or deposited, are moneys of the board. The retained moneys are not subject to any appropriation to the department, any authorization for or limitation on the expenditure of moneys by the department, any restriction on the source, use or transfer of department moneys or any judgment, lien or other claim against moneys of the department. Notwithstanding any requirement or limitation on the retention of moneys by a state agency, the retention of board moneys by the department under an interagency agreement described in this section shall be governed solely by the terms of the agreement.

(6) An interagency agreement under this section may not:

(a) Delegate the authority of the board or the board administrator to establish policies or to make a final determination on any matter;

(b) Allow the department to hold board fee moneys in a department account that does not allow for the separate tracking and accounting of those moneys;

(c) Allow the department to hold board fee moneys past the end of the fiscal quarter in which the fee moneys were collected; or

(d) Transfer board expenses to the department. [2015 c.110 §4]

Source: Section 701.272 — Interagency agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.112 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.112
701.112 Continuation of board authority when change occurs in license status
Status: in_force

A lapse, surrender, suspension or other change in license status does not affect any authority otherwise granted the Construction Contractors Board to proceed with an investigation, conduct a disciplinary hearing or take disciplinary action against a person for a violation of this chapter or rules of the board, or to determine a timely complaint described in ORS 701.140 (Types of allowable complaints) . [Formerly 701.103]

Source: Section 701.112 — Continuation of board authority when change occurs in license status , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.020
683.020 License required to practice optometry
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ORS 676.347 (Volunteer practice by out-of-state health care practitioner) , a person may not engage in the practice of optometry or purport in any way to be an optometrist or an expert in the field of optometry without having first obtained a license from the Oregon Board of Optometry as provided for in ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) . In any prosecution for the violation of this section, the use of test cards, test lenses or of trial frames is prima facie evidence of the practice of optometry. [Amended by 1971 c.102 §2; 1987 c.443 §1; 2022 c.62 §7]

Source: Section 683.020 — License required to practice optometry; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.505 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.505
701.505 Definitions for ORS 701.505 to 701.515
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ORS 701.505 (Definitions for ORS 701.505 to 701.515) to 701.515 (Licensing system) :

(1) “Abatement” has the meaning given that term in P.L. 102-550, section 1004, 40 C.F.R. 745.223 and as further defined pursuant to the authorities described in ORS 431A.350 (Lead poisoning) .

(2) “Accredited training program” means a training program that has been accredited by the Oregon Health Authority to provide training for individuals engaged in lead-based paint activities.

(3) “Certified lead-based paint renovation contractor” means a contractor that is licensed by the Construction Contractors Board to conduct lead-based paint renovation under ORS 701.515 (Licensing system) .

(4) “Inspection” has the meaning given that term in P.L. 102-550, section 1004, 40 C.F.R. 745.223 and as further defined pursuant to the authorities described in ORS 431A.350 (Lead poisoning) .

(5) “Lead-based paint” has the meaning given that term in P.L. 102-550, section 1004, and as further defined pursuant to the authorities described in ORS 431A.350 (Lead poisoning) .

(6) “Lead-based paint activities” has the meaning given that term in 40 C.F.R. 745.223 and as further defined pursuant to the authorities described in ORS 431A.350 (Lead poisoning) .

(7) “Lead-based paint activities contractor” means a contractor that is licensed by the Construction Contractors Board to conduct lead-based paint activities under ORS 701.515 (Licensing system) .

(8) “Renovation” has the meaning given that term in 40 C.F.R. 745.83 and as further defined pursuant to the authorities described in ORS 431A.350 (Lead poisoning) . [1995 c.795 §3; 2009 c.595 §1112; 2009 c.828 §68]

Source: Section 701.505 — Definitions for ORS 701.505 to 701.515 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.511 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.511
696.511 License requirement
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not directly or indirectly engage in or carry on, or purport to engage in or carry on, within this state, the business of an escrow agent, or act in the capacity of an escrow agent, unless the person holds an active license as an escrow agent under the provisions of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Real Estate Commissioner shall establish by rule a system for licensing escrow agents. The system shall establish, at a minimum, the following:

(A) The form and content of applications for initial licensing and license renewal.

(B) The requirements for submitting surety bonds under ORS 696.525 (Bond for escrow agents) or evidence of deposits in lieu of a bond under ORS 696.527 (Deposits in lieu of bond) .

(C) The form and content of applications for changes in any of the following:

(i) Ownership interest in an escrow agent.

(ii) Corporate officers in charge of escrow operations for an escrow agent.

(iii) Other individuals in charge of escrow operations for an escrow agent.

(D) Schedules and procedures for issuing and renewing licenses.

(E) Schedules and procedures for approving changes in ownership interest in an escrow agent, changes in corporate officers in charge of escrow operations or changes in other individuals in charge of escrow operations.

(F) The term of a license.

(G) The requirements for an escrow agent to notify the Real Estate Agency of changes in the information contained in an application, including but not limited to office location changes, branch office establishment, office closure and business operations cessation.

(H) The requirements for an applicant that is not an individual to provide a certificate of existence or similar documentation.

(b) If an applicant for a license as an escrow agent is an individual, the applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

(3) For the initial license of an escrow agent, the commissioner may require information and evidence the commissioner considers necessary to demonstrate the applicant’s qualifications to transact escrow business including, but not limited to, information regarding the applicant’s financial resources, the applicant’s escrow business in another state or the experience or training of employees in escrow business, or a testimonial of an escrow agent licensed in this state. Subject to subsection (4) of this section, an applicant:

(a) Who is an individual must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in the administration of escrows within Oregon or a state with comparable escrow laws; or

(b) Who is not an individual must demonstrate a minimum collective experience among its personnel of three years in the administration of escrows within Oregon or a state with comparable escrow laws.

(4) The commissioner may waive the three-year experience requirement in subsection (3) of this section for an applicant who demonstrates other qualifications sufficient to ensure the protection of the public.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For the purpose of this subsection, an escrow agent that is not an individual may satisfy the requirements for fingerprints and a criminal records check by providing the fingerprints of and conducting a criminal records check on an individual who:

(A) Has more than five percent ownership interest in the escrow agent;

(B) Is a corporate officer in charge of escrow operations for the escrow agent; or

(C) Is in charge of escrow operations for the escrow agent.

(b) For an initial escrow agent license, the commissioner shall require fingerprints and a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) of the applicant. The commissioner may require additional information from the applicant that the commissioner considers necessary for protecting the public.

(c) For license renewal as an escrow agent, the commissioner may require fingerprints and a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) of the applicant. The commissioner may require additional information from the applicant that the commissioner considers necessary for protecting the public.

(d) For a change in individuals who will have ownership interest in an escrow agent, the individuals who will be corporate officers in charge of escrow operations or any other individuals who will be in charge of escrow operations, the commissioner shall require fingerprints and a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) of the individuals who will have the ownership interest or who will be in charge. The commissioner may require additional information from the individuals that the commissioner considers necessary for protecting the public.

(6) For license renewal, an applicant that is an escrow agent shall provide:

(a) A certification of training, by which the applicant certifies that the applicant provides escrow agency staff within Oregon with an average of six hours or more of training per year per permanent, full-time employee in subjects that bear directly on the administration of escrows;

(b) A statement identifying by name, address and telephone number one or more individuals who can respond to the inquiries of or referrals by the commissioner or the commissioner’s authorized representative regarding the applicant’s escrow business; and

(c) Other documents and information that the commissioner may require by rule.

(7) The commissioner shall issue or renew an escrow agent license, approve a change in ownership interest in an escrow agent, approve a change in corporate officers in charge of escrow operations of the escrow agent or approve a change in any other individuals in charge of escrow operations of the escrow agent for an applicant that complies with the requirements of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) and the rules adopted under ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) .

(8) To qualify for issuance or renewal of an escrow agent license, an applicant shall pay any outstanding civil penalties or other moneys due and owing to the Real Estate Agency except civil penalties or other moneys due that are the subject of judicial or administrative review on the date of the application for license or license renewal. [1963 c.440 §§4,17; 1975 c.746 §29; 1977 c.351 §5; 1981 c.617 §21; 1991 c.874 §2; 2001 c.300 §36; 2003 c.427 §5; 2005 c.730 §§38,86; 2007 c.319 §15; 2009 c.174 §2]

Source: Section 696.511 — License requirement; licensing system; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.523 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.523
696.523 Application of ORS 696.505 to 696.590 to title insurance activities
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) apply to those escrow activities of a title insurance company, or an insurance producer of a title insurance company which prepares abstracts or makes searches of title which are used as a basis for the insurance of titles by a title insurance company. [1971 c.398 §3; 1977 c.351 §7; 2003 c.364 §55]

Source: Section 696.523 — Application of ORS 696.505 to 696.590 to title insurance activities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.915 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.915
688.915 Civil penalty for violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or rules
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other sanction authorized by law, the Board of Medical Imaging may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 per occurrence for any violation of ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) , or of any rules adopted under those provisions. The penalty may be imposed whether or not the person incurring the penalty has been licensed or been issued a permit or certificate under ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) , or has made application for a license, permit or certificate under those sections. A civil penalty may be imposed in lieu of a refusal to grant or renew a license, permit or certificate, or a suspension or revocation of a license, permit or certificate, under ORS 688.510 (Certificate to practice fluoroscopy) or 688.525 (Grounds for discipline) .

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

(3) All penalties recovered under this section shall be credited to the Board of Medical Imaging Account established under ORS 688.585 (Board of Medical Imaging Account) . [1991 c.585 §§1,2; 2005 c.726 §16; 2009 c.833 §24; 2015 c.62 §3]

Source: Section 688.915 — Civil penalty for violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 694.142 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 694 / Section 694.142
694.142 Standards of practice
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office shall adopt by rule standards of practice for hearing aid specialists in providing services to consumers. The standards must include, but are not limited to:

(1) Before fitting or dispensing a hearing aid, the hearing aid specialist shall determine through direct observation and a personal interview whether any of the following conditions exist:

(a) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear;

(b) Active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days or a history of active drainage from the ear;

(c) Sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days;

(d) Acute or chronic dizziness;

(e) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within 90 days;

(f) Significant air-bone gap of greater than or equal to 15 decibels, American National Standards Institute, 500, 1,000 and 2,000 Hz average; or

(g) Any other condition that the office may establish by rule.

(2) If any of the conditions listed in subsection (1) of this section are found, the hearing aid specialist shall refer the person to a physician licensed under ORS 677.100 (Qualifications of applicant for license) to 677.228 (Automatic lapse of license for failure to pay registration fee or report change of location) who specializes in diseases of the ear or, if no such licensed physician is available in the community, to any physician licensed under ORS 677.100 (Qualifications of applicant for license) to 677.228 (Automatic lapse of license for failure to pay registration fee or report change of location) .

(3) Within the 90 days prior to fitting or dispensing a hearing aid to a person under 18 years of age, the person receiving the hearing aid must be referred to one of the following licensed medical physicians:

(a) An otolaryngologist for examination and for a recommendation of corrective measures that may be required;

(b) A properly licensed medical physician for like examination and recommendation; or

(c) An audiologist licensed by the State of Oregon for an evaluation of the person’s hearing and for a recommendation of corrective measures that may be required if the person is also examined by a properly licensed medical physician who gives approval for possible hearing aid use.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, replacement of a hearing aid with an identical hearing aid within one year of the initial fitting or dispensing of the hearing aid does not require a referral to a physician.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Hearing aid specialists shall make clear their credentials, never representing that the services or advice of a person licensed to practice medicine or a clinical audiologist will be used or made available in the selection, fitting, adjustment, maintenance or repair of hearing aids when that is not true. Hearing aid specialists shall also refrain from using the word “doctor” or “clinic” or other words, abbreviations or symbols that tend to connote an audiologic, medical or osteopathic profession when that use is not accurate.

(b) A person issued a temporary license shall deal in hearing aids under supervision of a person licensed under this chapter or an audiologist licensed under ORS chapter 681. An audiologist who supervises temporary licensees must comply with ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) and rules adopted under ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) , and is subject to ORS 694.991 (Penalties) , when supervising temporary licensees.

(c) A hearing aid specialist shall maintain a business address and telephone number at which the specialist may be reached during normal business hours.

(d) A person may not sell a hearing aid by direct mail. For purposes of this paragraph, delivery by mail of a replacement hearing aid or parts does not constitute sale by direct mail.

(6) If the person or the parent or guardian of the person refuses to seek a medical opinion from the physician to whom the person has been referred under subsection (2) or (3) of this section, the person dealing in hearing aids must obtain from the person or the parents or guardian of the person prior to fitting or dispensing a hearing aid a certificate to that effect in a form prescribed by the office. Any person dealing in hearing aids or employees and putative agents thereof, upon making the required referral for a medical opinion under subsection (2) of this section, may not in any manner whatsoever disparage or discourage a prospective hearing aid user from seeking a medical opinion prior to the fitting and dispensing of a hearing aid. Nothing required to be performed by a person dealing in hearing aids under this section means that the person is engaged in the diagnosis of illness or the practice of medicine or any other activity prohibited by the provisions of ORS 694.042 (Right to rescind hearing aid purchase) and this section. [2003 c.547 §75; 2005 c.648 §97; 2009 c.701 §59; 2013 c.314 §54a; 2013 c.568 §119; 2017 c.409 §34]

Source: Section 694.142 — Standards of practice; rules; duty to refer; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors694.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.600 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.600
701.600 Nonapplicability of ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605
Status: in_force

ORS 701.560 (Definitions for ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605) to 701.595 (Failure to follow notice of defect procedure) and 701.605 (Recording of written warranty agreement) do not apply:

(1) To personal injury or death claims.

(2) To claims or complaints filed pursuant to ORS 671.695 (Types of claims) or 701.139 (Complaint validity) .

(3) To claims against a person registered under ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) .

(4) To complaints filed in a small claims department established in a justice court or circuit court as described in ORS 55.011 (Small claims department) .

(5) To counterclaims or other responses to a contractor, subcontractor or supplier claim, arbitration demand or complaint that arises out of, or is related to, a contract for the construction, alteration or repair of a residence or a system, component or material incorporated into a residence. [2003 c.660 §9; 2007 c.149 §10; 2007 c.793 §25; 2011 c.268 §3; 2013 c.196 §23]

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

Source: Section 701.600 — Nonapplicability of ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.405 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.405
696.405 Real Estate Board
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Board is established within the Real Estate Agency. The board shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor to hold office for a period of four years, but to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Seven members of the board appointed by the Governor must have been, before the date of their appointment, real estate licensees actively engaged for five years in professional real estate activity in this state. Two members to be appointed by the Governor shall not be real estate licensees or have been connected with, or employed by, the Real Estate Agency or a predecessor thereof. In case of a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(2) A member of the board is entitled to compensation or expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1963 c.580 §43; 1969 c.314 §97; 1975 c.746 §27; 1977 c.649 §46; 1981 c.617 §17; 1987 c.414 §39; 1993 c.744 §250]

Source: Section 696.405 — Real Estate Board; appointment; term; qualifications; compensation; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.470 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.470
686.470 Duty to report prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a person licensed or certified under this chapter who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) . [2009 c.536 §33]

Source: Section 686.470 — Duty to report prohibited conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.990 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.990
686.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of ORS 686.020 (License required to practice veterinary medicine) (1)(a) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) In addition to any other sanction imposed by law, the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation of ORS 686.020 (License required to practice veterinary medicine) (1).

(3) Failure to file a report of suspected aggravated animal abuse as required by ORS 686.455 (Duty to report aggravated animal abuse) is a Class A violation. [Amended by 1963 c.59 §1; 2003 c.178 §8; subsection (2) of 2003 Edition enacted as 2003 c.178 §10; subsection (3) of 2003 Edition enacted as 2003 c.275 §6; 2005 c.196 §3; 2011 c.597 §92]

Note: See note under 686.450 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 686.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.527 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.527
696.527 Deposits in lieu of bond
Status: in_force

(1) Any escrow agent may satisfy the requirements of ORS 696.525 (Bond for escrow agents) by depositing with the State Treasurer, in an amount equal to the surety bond required, a deposit consisting only of the following:

(a) Cash;

(b) Ample secured obligations of the United States, a state or a political subdivision thereof;

(c) Certificates of deposit, assignments of certificates of deposit or other investments described in ORS 733.650 (Investment of funds in certain obligations and other specified items) (4), to the extent that such investments are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;

(d) A certified, annually renewable letter of credit executed by a financial institution and satisfactory to the Real Estate Commissioner in the amount of the surety bond required by ORS 696.525 (Bond for escrow agents) ; or

(e) Any combination of paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this subsection.

(2) The State Treasurer shall accept and hold the deposit for the faithful performance of escrow activity by the escrow agent. No claimant or judgment creditor or the escrow agent shall have the right to attach or levy upon any of the assets or securities held on deposit.

(3) The commissioner, by order, may authorize the State Treasurer to use such deposit, as follows:

(a) To satisfy any final judgment entered against the escrow agent for actual damages suffered by any person by reason of the violation of any of the provisions of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) , now or hereafter enacted, or by reason of any fraud, dishonesty, misrepresentation or concealment of material fact growing out of any escrow transaction;

(b) For use in the liquidation of the escrow agent under the provisions of ORS 696.555 (Commissioner to take possession of property and assets of escrow agent when assets or capital impaired) ; or

(c) To release any or all of such deposit to the escrow agent when, in the opinion of the commissioner, such deposit is no longer necessary to protect the public.

(4) The commissioner may waive the requirement of the surety bond or deposit for any escrow agent that:

(a) Demonstrates to the commissioner’s satisfaction that the capital and surplus or net worth, of such escrow agent as of the end of the previous business accounting year of the agent is equal to, or greater than, the average month-end balance of custodial funds held by such agent during the previous business accounting year; or

(b) Provides a certified, personal guarantee executed by one or more owners of the escrow agency and satisfactory to the commissioner in the amount of the surety bond required by ORS 696.525 (Bond for escrow agents) .

(5) All other claims against the bond or deposit of an escrow agent must be paid by the commissioner only upon the receipt of a final court judgment against the escrow agent and only in the amount of actual damages as ordered by the court. [1977 c.351 §3; 1981 c.617 §24; 1991 c.874 §5; 1999 c.107 §11; 2003 c.427 §8; 2009 c.174 §4]

Source: Section 696.527 — Deposits in lieu of bond; payment of claims; waiver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.866 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.866
676.866 Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for behavioral health care providers
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Board” means:

(A) The Oregon Board of Psychology;

(B) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists;

(C) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers;

(D) The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission; and

(E) The Traditional Health Workers Commission.

(b) “Licensee” means:

(A) A clinical social worker, as defined in ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) ;

(B) A regulated social worker, as defined in ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) ;

(C) A licensed marriage and family therapist, as defined in ORS 675.705 (Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835) ;

(D) A licensed psychologist, as defined in ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) ;

(E) A licensed professional counselor, as defined in ORS 675.705 (Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835) ;

(F) A school counselor, as defined by rule by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission; and

(G) The following professionals regulated by the Oregon Health Authority by rules adopted pursuant to subsection (9) of this section or employed in a program operated or overseen by the authority:

(i) A qualified mental health associate;

(ii) A qualified mental health professional;

(iii) A certified alcohol and drug counselor;

(iv) A prevention specialist;

(v) A problem gambling treatment provider;

(vi) A recovery mentor;

(vii) A community health worker;

(viii) A personal health navigator;

(ix) A personal support specialist;

(x) A peer wellness specialist;

(xi) A doula;

(xii) A family support specialist;

(xiii) A youth support specialist; and

(xiv) A peer support specialist.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority and a board shall require a licensee regulated by the authority or the board to complete two hours every two years or three hours every three years of continuing education related to suicide risk assessment, treatment and management and report to the authority or the board the licensee’s completion of the continuing education described in this subsection. The authority and the board shall ensure that the timelines for completion of the continuing education align with the licensee’s professional authorization issuance and renewal timelines.

(b) The authority and a board shall approve continuing education opportunities that are applicable and relevant to the licensees regulated by the authority or the board. A board may encourage a licensee regulated by the board to complete continuing education opportunities recommended by the authority.

(3) A licensee shall report the completion of the continuing education described in subsection (2) of this section to the board that regulates the licensee or to the authority if the licensee is a professional listed in subsection (1)(b)(G) of this section.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority and a board shall document completion of the continuing education described in subsection (2) of this section by a licensee regulated by the authority or a board.

(b) In consultation with the authority, a board shall adopt rules requiring licensees to submit documentation of completion to the board.

(c) The authority shall adopt rules requiring licensees regulated by the authority to submit documentation of completion to the authority.

(5) The authority and a board may adopt rules to:

(a) Identify the experience and training that a licensee regulated by the authority or the board must have in order to be exempt from the requirements of subsection (2) of this section.

(b) Allow the concurrent completion of continuing education described in subsection (2) of this section with continuing education opportunities related to professional ethics or cultural competency if the opportunities also provide the continuing education described in subsection (2) of this section.

(6) A board, on or before March 1 of each odd-numbered year, shall report to the authority on the information described in subsection (4) of this section, as well as information about the implementation of the continuing education described in subsection (2) of this section.

(7) The authority, on or before August 1 of each odd-numbered year, shall report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care on the information submitted to the authority under subsection (6) of this section and information collected by the authority under subsection (4) of this section. The authority shall remove any personally identifiable information collected by or submitted to the authority under subsection (4) or (6) of this section.

(8) The authority may use the information collected by the authority under subsection (4) of this section in conjunction with the information described in ORS 676.860 (Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for physical health care providers) to facilitate improvements in suicide risk assessment, treatment and management efforts in this state.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority and a board may adopt rules to carry out this section.

(b) The authority may adopt rules to define and regulate the professions listed in subsection (1)(b)(G) of this section. [2021 c.114 §1]

Source: Section 676.866 — Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for behavioral health care providers; completion reports and documentation; report to Legislative Assembly; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.780 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.780
689.780 Immunity
Status: in_force

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

(a) A person who donates a prescription drug to the Charitable Prescription Drug Program;

(b) The Charitable Prescription Drug Program;

(c) The State Board of Pharmacy;

(d) A pharmacist;

(e) A drug manufacturer; or

(f) A health practitioner.

(2) A participant who accepts or distributes donated prescription drugs through the Charitable Prescription Drug Program is not subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability for any injury, death or loss of or damage to person or property that results from the acceptance or distribution of the donated prescription drugs if the participant accepts or distributes the donated prescription drugs in good faith. [2009 c.300 §7]

Source: Section 689.780 — Immunity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.045 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.045
671.045 Liability of architectural firm
Status: in_force

ORS 671.041 (Certificate of registration for business entity) to 671.047 (Application of general corporation law to architectural firms) do not affect the law applicable to the professional relationship and liabilities between an architect or architectural firm rendering professional service in the practice of architecture and a person receiving the architect’s or architectural firm’s service, and ORS 671.041 (Certificate of registration for business entity) to 671.047 (Application of general corporation law to architectural firms) do not affect the standards of professional conduct that apply to architects or architectural firms. A shareholder, director, member, officer, employee or agent of an architectural firm may be held personally liable for negligent or wrongful acts or misconduct committed by the shareholder, director, member, officer, employee or agent, or by a person under the direct supervision and control of the shareholder, director, member, officer, employee or agent, while rendering professional service on behalf of the architectural firm to a person receiving the service the same as though the service were being rendered by an individual. A shareholder, director, member or officer may also be held liable for negligent or wrongful acts or misconduct in participation with such acts or misconduct of another shareholder, director, member or officer of the architectural firm. The architectural firm is jointly and severally liable up to the full value of the architectural firm’s assets for the architectural firm’s acts or misconduct, but the shareholders, directors, members, officers, employees and agents of the architectural firm are not personally liable for the debts or other contractual obligations of the architectural firm. [1969 c.596 §3; 1977 c.803 §5; 1991 c.910 §4; 1997 c.249 §203; 2023 c.70 §6]

Source: Section 671.045 — Liability of architectural firm , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.765 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.765
677.765 Unauthorized practice by acupuncturist
Status: in_force

Performance of acupuncture without licensure or after the termination of licensure by the Oregon Medical Board or in the absence of renewal of licensure constitutes the unauthorized practice of medicine and subjects the person to the penalties provided by ORS 677.990 (Penalties) . [Formerly 677.262; 1989 c.830 §41; 1991 c.314 §2; 1993 c.378 §3]

Source: Section 677.765 — Unauthorized practice by acupuncturist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.415 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.415
688.415 License or permit requirement
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not:

(a) Practice a medical imaging modality or purport to be a medical imaging licensee unless the person is licensed in accordance with the provisions of ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) ;

(b) Operate an X-ray machine as described in ORS 688.515 (Limited X-ray machine operator permit) (1) and (2) or purport to be a limited X-ray machine operator unless the person holds a valid limited X-ray machine operator permit in accordance with the provisions of ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) ;

(c) Practice any medical imaging modality or as a limited X-ray machine operator under a false or assumed name;

(d) Employ a person for the purpose of practicing a medical imaging modality or as a limited X-ray machine operator if the employer knows, or with the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the person is not licensed or does not hold a valid permit in accordance with the provisions of ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) ;

(e) Obtain or attempt to obtain a license or permit or a renewal of a license or permit by bribery or fraudulent representation;

(f) Make a false statement on an application for a license or permit or a renewal for a license or permit if the person knows, or with the exercise of reasonable care should know, that the statement is false; or

(g) Perform a medical imaging procedure on a person unless the procedure:

(A) Serves a medical purpose;

(B) Is ordered by a health care practitioner who is licensed to practice a profession in this state and who is acting within the scope of the licensee’s authority, as determined by the agency that licensed the licensee, to order the medical imaging procedure; and

(C) Is interpreted by a health care practitioner who is licensed to practice a profession in this state and who is acting within the scope of the licensee’s authority, as determined by the agency that licensed the licensee, to interpret the medical imaging procedure.

(2) Subsection (1)(g) of this section does not apply to screening mammography. As used in this subsection, “screening mammography” means a radiologic procedure performed on a woman for the early detection of breast cancer. [1977 c.534 §§4(3),20; 2009 c.833 §2; 2012 c.1 §4; 2013 c.87 §2; 2014 c.63 §3; 2019 c.229 §1]

Source: Section 688.415 — License or permit requirement; prohibited acts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.310 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.310
701.310 Cancellation of contract
Status: in_force

(1) A property owner who enters into an initial written contract for the construction, improvement or repair of a residential structure or zero-lot-line dwelling on real property owned by the property owner may cancel the contract by delivery of a written notice of cancellation anytime prior to 12 midnight at the end of the next business day. The notice of cancellation may be delivered in any written form or by any means that can readily be converted to written form, including, but not limited to, facsimile, electronic mail and regular mail. The notice must state the intention of the property owner to cancel the contract.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not allow a property owner to cancel a contract:

(a) If both parties agree that work is to begin before the cancellation period has expired;

(b) After a contractor substantially begins the residential construction, improvement or repair; or

(c) When an initial contract is being modified after expiration of the initial cancellation period. [2007 c.648 §8; 2009 c.409 §2]

Source: Section 701.310 — Cancellation of contract , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.695 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.695
671.695 Types of claims
Status: in_force

A claim against a licensed landscape contracting business is payable from the bond, letter of credit or deposit required of the landscape contracting business under ORS 671.690 (Surety bond, letter of credit or other security) only if the claim arises from the performance, or a contract for the performance, of work that is subject to ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) . The claim must be of one or more of the following types:

(1) A claim against the landscape contracting business by the property owner or the owner’s agent for any of the following:

(a) Negligent work.

(b) Improper work.

(c) Breach of an oral or written contract.

(2) A claim against the landscape contracting business by the property owner or the owner’s agent to discharge, or to recoup funds expended in discharging, a lien established under ORS 87.010 (Construction liens) to 87.060 (Foreclosure) or 87.075 (Exemption of building materials from attachment by third persons) to 87.093 (Information Notice to Owner) . The State Landscape Contractors Board may reduce a claim described in this subsection by any amount the claimant owes the landscape contracting business. The board shall process claims described in this subsection only if:

(a) The owner paid the landscape contracting business for work subject to ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) ; and

(b) A lien established against the property of the owner under ORS 87.010 (Construction liens) to 87.060 (Foreclosure) or 87.075 (Exemption of building materials from attachment by third persons) to 87.093 (Information Notice to Owner) is filed because the landscape contracting business failed to pay the person claiming the lien for that person’s contribution toward completion of the improvement.

(3) A claim against a licensed subcontractor by a licensed landscape contracting business or by a construction contractor licensed under ORS chapter 701, for any of the following:

(a) Negligent work.

(b) Improper work.

(c) Breach of an oral or written contract.

(4) A claim by a person furnishing labor to a landscape contracting business.

(5) A claim, as limited by rule of the board, by a person furnishing material or renting or supplying equipment to the landscape contracting business. The minimum limit set by the board may not be more than $150.

(6) A claim by a subcontractor against the landscape contracting business for unpaid labor or materials arising out of a contract. [2007 c.149 §2; 2007 c.541 §37b; 2015 c.672 §14]

Source: Section 671.695 — Types of claims , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.695 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.695
676.695 Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 676.695 (Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725) to 676.725 (Civil penalties) :

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

(2) “Personnel” means:

(a) A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified medical assistant, certified nursing assistant or direct caregiver who provides health care services or assistance with activities of daily living to clients, patients or residents for or on behalf of an in-home care agency as defined in ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) , a facility with a memory care endorsement as described in ORS 443.886 (Memory care endorsement required) , a residential care facility as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) or a skilled nursing facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) that engages the temporary staffing agency with which the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified medical assistant, certified nursing assistant or direct caregiver is associated; or

(b) A registered nurse or certified nursing assistant who provides health care services to patients for or on behalf of a hospital that engages the temporary staffing agency with which the registered nurse or certified nursing assistant is associated.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Temporary staffing agency” means an entity that operates in this state for the purpose of providing temporary work to personnel providing health care services or assistance with activities of daily living for or on behalf of entities that engage the temporary staffing agency.

(b) “Temporary staffing agency” does not include:

(A) A staff arrangement established by an entity solely for use by the entity, or by any entity associated with the entity, and in which the only costs are salaries paid to individuals who perform work;

(B) An individual who provides the individual’s services on a temporary basis;

(C) An employment agency as defined in ORS 658.005 (Definitions for ORS 658.005 to 658.245) ;

(D) Home health agencies licensed under ORS 443.015 (License required) ;

(E) In-home care agencies licensed under ORS 443.315 (License required) ; or

(F) Home care workers and personal support workers listed on the home care registry as defined in ORS 410.600 (Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625) . [2022 c.92 §1; 2023 c.506 §3]

Note: The amendments to 676.695 (Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725) by section 13, chapter 506, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 15, chapter 506, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

676.695 (Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725) . As used in ORS 676.695 (Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725) to 676.725 (Civil penalties) :

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

(2) “Personnel” means:

(a) A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified medical assistant, certified nursing assistant or direct caregiver who provides health care services or assistance with activities of daily living to clients, patients or residents for or on behalf of an in-home care agency as defined in ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) , a facility with a memory care endorsement as described in ORS 443.886 (Memory care endorsement required) , a residential care facility as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) or a skilled nursing facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) that engages the temporary staffing agency with which the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified medical assistant, certified nursing assistant or direct caregiver is associated; or

(b) A registered nurse or certified nursing assistant who provides health care services to patients for or on behalf of a hospital that engages the temporary staffing agency with which the registered nurse or certified nursing assistant is associated.

(3) “Rate” means the total amount that a temporary staffing agency may charge to or receive from an entity that engages the temporary staffing agency to assign personnel to the entity on a temporary basis.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Temporary staffing agency” means an entity that operates in this state for the purpose of providing temporary work to personnel providing health care services or assistance with activities of daily living for or on behalf of entities that engage the temporary staffing agency.

(b) “Temporary staffing agency” does not include:

(A) A staff arrangement established by an entity solely for use by the entity, or by any entity associated with the entity, and in which the only costs are salaries paid to individuals who perform work;

(B) An individual who provides the individual’s services on a temporary basis;

(C) An employment agency as defined in ORS 658.005 (Definitions for ORS 658.005 to 658.245) ;

(D) Home health agencies licensed under ORS 443.015 (License required) ;

(E) In-home care agencies licensed under ORS 443.315 (License required) ; or

(F) Home care workers and personal support workers listed on the home care registry as defined in ORS 410.600 (Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625) .

Source: Section 676.695 — Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.015 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.015
673.015 Statement of public interest in regulating practice of accountancy
Status: in_force

The public interest requires:

(1) The promotion of reliable information used for guidance in financial transactions and accounting for, or assessing the financial status or performance of, commercial, noncommercial and governmental enterprises;

(2) That persons professing special competence in accountancy or offering assurance as to the reliability or fairness of presentation of such information demonstrate their qualifications to do so, and that persons who have not demonstrated and maintained such qualifications not be permitted to hold themselves out as having special competence or to offer such assurance; and

(3) That the conduct of persons licensed as having special competence in accountancy be regulated in all aspects of their professional work and that the use of titles relating to the practice of public accountancy that have the capacity or tendency to mislead or deceive the public as to the status or competence of the persons using the titles be prohibited. [1999 c.322 §1; 2015 c.451 §20]

Source: Section 673.015 — Statement of public interest in regulating practice of accountancy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.510 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.510
675.510 Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Authorization to practice regulated social work” means a certificate or license issued by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers under ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) .

(2) “Clinical social work” means:

(a) A specialty within the practice of master’s social work that requires the application of specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills to the assessment, diagnosis or treatment of mental, emotional or behavioral disorders or conditions, or as further defined by the board by rule;

(b) The application of services described in paragraph (a) of this subsection to the provision of individual, marital, couples, family or group counseling or psychotherapy; or

(c) The clinical supervision, as defined by the board by rule, of services described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.

(3) “Clinical social worker” means a person who practices clinical social work.

(4) “Practice of baccalaureate social work” means the basic, generalist practice of social work that includes assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, case management, information and referral, counseling, supervision, consultation, education, advocacy, community organization, and the development, implementation and administration of policies, programs or activities.

(5) “Practice of master’s social work” means social work characterized by the application of specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in the areas of assessment, treatment planning, implementation or evaluation, case management or referral, counseling, nonclinical supervision, consultation, education, research, advocacy, community organization, or the development, implementation or administration of policies, programs or activities.

(6) “Practice of social work” means the application of social work theory, knowledge, methods and ethics to restore or enhance social, psychosocial or biopsychosocial functioning of an individual, couples, families, children, groups, organizations or communities.

(7) “Regulated social worker” means a baccalaureate social worker registered under ORS 675.532 (Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work) , a master’s social worker licensed under ORS 675.533 (Licensure for practice of master’s social work) , a clinical social work associate certified under ORS 675.537 (Certification as clinical social work associate) or a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 (License) .

(8) “Unprofessional conduct” includes, but is not limited to, any conduct or practice contrary to recognized standards of ethics of the social work profession or any conduct that constitutes or might constitute a danger to the health or safety of a client or the public or in any other manner fails or might fail to adhere to the recognized standards of the profession. [1977 c.677 §1; 1979 c.769 §1; 1989 c.721 §25; 1997 c.381 §1; 2009 c.442 §1; 2009 c.697 §§15,16; 2009 c.756 §§88,88a; 2013 c.60 §1]

Source: Section 675.510 — Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.605 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.605
673.605 Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Board” means the State Board of Tax Practitioners created by ORS 673.725 (State Board of Tax Practitioners) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Facilitator” means a person that individually or in conjunction or cooperation with another person processes, receives or accepts for delivery an application for a refund anticipation loan or a check in payment of refund anticipation loan proceeds or in any other manner materially facilitates the making of a refund anticipation loan.

(b) “Facilitator” does not mean a financial institution as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , a person who has been issued a license under ORS chapter 725, an affiliate that is a servicer for a financial institution or for a person issued a license under ORS chapter 725, a person issued a certificate as a certified public accountant or licensed as a public accountant by the Oregon Board of Accountancy, or any person that acts solely as an intermediary and does not deal with a taxpayer in the making of a refund anticipation loan.

(3) “Lender” means a person that makes a refund anticipation loan with the person’s own funds or a line of credit or other funding from a financial institution as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , but does not include a financial institution as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) .

(4) “Refund anticipation loan” means a loan that the lender arranges to be repaid directly from the proceeds of the taxpayer’s federal or state personal income tax refund.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Refund anticipation loan fee” means the charges, fees or other consideration charged or imposed by the lender or facilitator for the making of a refund anticipation loan.

(b) “Refund anticipation loan fee” does not mean any charge, fee or other consideration usually charged or imposed by the facilitator in the ordinary course of business for nonloan services, including fees for tax return preparation and fees for electronic filing of tax returns.

(6) “Tax consultant” means a person who is licensed under ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) to prepare or advise or assist in the preparation of personal income tax returns for another and for valuable consideration.

(7) “Taxpayer” means an individual who files a federal or Oregon personal income tax return.

(8) “Tax preparer” means any person who is licensed under ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) as a tax preparer. [1973 c.387 §1; 1975 c.464 §2; 1977 c.100 §1; 1985 c.559 §1; 2001 c.136 §9; 2005 c.331 §1]

Source: Section 673.605 — Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.470 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.470
703.470 Opportunity for hearing
Status: in_force

(1) If the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training proposes to refuse to issue or renew a license or proposes to suspend or revoke a license or proposes to reprimand an investigator, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(2) Judicial review of orders under subsection (1) of this section shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183. [1997 c.870 §19; 2001 c.838 §11; 2005 c.613 §22]

Source: Section 703.470 — Opportunity for hearing; judicial review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.360 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.360
686.360 Duties that may be performed by veterinary technician
Status: in_force

All duties of a veterinary technician must be performed under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. The Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board shall promulgate rules regarding the services a veterinary technician may perform, including, but not limited to:

(1) Obtaining and recording information cases.

(2) Preparation of patients, instruments, equipment, and medicants for surgery.

(3) Collection of specimens and performance of certain laboratory procedures.

(4) Application of wound dressings.

(5) Assisting the veterinarian in diagnostic, medical and surgical proceedings. [1975 c.619 §8; 1989 c.171 §79; 1993 c.491 §13]

Source: Section 686.360 — Duties that may be performed by veterinary technician; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.040 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.040
678.040 Qualifications of applicants for license
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) shall provide to the Oregon State Board of Nursing satisfactory evidence that the applicant’s physical and mental health is such that it is safe for the applicant to practice, and that:

(1) The applicant has graduated:

(a) From a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse nursing education program approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing;

(b) From a nursing program in the United States that included in its curriculum a clinical component, as defined by the board by rule, and:

(A) Is accredited or approved by the licensing board for nurses in a particular state or United States territory and approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing; or

(B) If the licensing board is not the accrediting or approval agency in that state or United States territory, is accredited or approved by the appropriate agency for that state or United States territory and approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing;

(c) In another country and has an education equivalent to that provided by accredited or approved programs in this country; or

(d) From a military training program that the board specifies by rule to be qualified as a nursing education program for a licensed practical nurse; or

(2) If the applicant is an applicant for licensure by indorsement, the applicant:

(a) Is currently or has been licensed as a licensed practical nurse in another state or territory of the United States based upon recognition of the applicant’s military education; or

(b) Has graduated from a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse nursing education program that included in its curriculum a clinical component, as defined by the board by rule. [Amended by 1953 c.254 §16; 1957 c.316 §9; 1973 c.584 §4; 1981 c.369 §2; 2019 c.257 §1; 2019 c.358 §25a; 2021 c.131 §1]

Source: Section 678.040 — Qualifications of applicants for license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.098 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.098
701.098 Grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

(1) The Construction Contractors Board may revoke, suspend, condition or refuse to issue or reissue a license and may assess a civil penalty as provided in ORS 701.992 (Civil penalties and other sanctions) if the board determines after notice and opportunity for hearing that a licensee or applicant:

(a) Violated a provision of this chapter.

(b) Violated a rule or order of the board.

(c) Entered into a settlement agreement with another person under ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) but failed to comply with the terms of the settlement agreement.

(d) Is a business entity or is the owner, director, officer or partner of a business entity or of a reorganized business entity, as defined in ORS 305.330 (Tax liability of reorganized business entity) , that was subject to a revocation or suspension of a license, or subject to a civil or criminal penalty, imposed under this chapter or ORS chapter 447, 455, 460 or 693, or under the laws of another state, and the revocation, suspension or civil or criminal penalty was related to the licensee’s or applicant’s engaging in construction.

(e) Submitted an application to the board that, at the time the board issued or renewed the license or denied the application, was incomplete in any material respect or included a statement that was incorrect or misleading in light of the circumstances in which the licensee or applicant made the statement.

(f) Knowingly assisted an unlicensed person to act in violation of this chapter.

(g) Knowingly assisted a licensed contractor to perform work for which the contractor is not properly endorsed.

(h) Wrongfully failed to perform a contractual duty to pay money to a person and the failure caused the person to file a lien on a structure under ORS 87.001 (Short title) to 87.093 (Information Notice to Owner) .

(i) Knowingly provided false information to the board.

(j) Worked without a construction permit where a permit is required and the work resulted in a complaint being filed with the board under ORS 701.139 (Complaint validity) . For purposes of this paragraph, “construction permit” includes a building permit, electrical permit, mechanical permit or plumbing permit.

(k) Worked together with another contractor on the same task on the same job site, where one of the contractors was classed as exempt under ORS 701.035 (Applicant required to be independent contractor to be eligible for license) (2)(b) and the number of contractors working together exceeded the following:

(A) Two sole proprietors;

(B) One partnership;

(C) One corporation; or

(D) One limited liability company.

(L) Was convicted, or an owner, director, officer or partner of the licensee or applicant was convicted, consistent with ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) , of one of the following crimes in this state or an equivalent crime in another state:

(A) Murder;

(B) Assault in the first degree;

(C) Kidnapping;

(D) Rape, sodomy or unlawful sexual penetration;

(E) Sexual abuse;

(F) Arson in the first degree;

(G) Robbery in the first degree;

(H) Theft in the first degree; or

(I) Extortion.

(m) Did not pay another person for supplying labor or materials contracted for under a public improvement contract, plus the amount of interest due, within 90 days after receiving payment from a contracting agency or, if the licensee or applicant was a subcontractor, from a contractor.

(n) Repeatedly reported bad faith or false complaints of nonpayment against contractors or subcontractors.

(o) Engaged in conduct as a contractor that was dishonest or fraudulent and that the board finds injurious to the welfare of the public.

(p) Hired employees while licensed as exempt under ORS 701.035 (Applicant required to be independent contractor to be eligible for license) .

(q) Used one or more workers supplied by a worker leasing company while licensed as exempt under ORS 701.035 (Applicant required to be independent contractor to be eligible for license) .

(2) The board may revoke, suspend, condition or refuse to issue or reissue a license if the board determines after notice and opportunity for hearing that a licensee or applicant is unfit for licensure based upon information submitted to the board under ORS 701.046 (License application) , submitted in a registration of securities described in ORS 701.046 (License application) (2) or discovered by a board investigation under ORS 701.225 (Investigatory powers of board) .

(3) The board may assess a civil penalty against any person as provided in ORS 701.992 (Civil penalties and other sanctions) if the board determines after notice and opportunity for hearing that the person violated ORS 701.021 (License requirement) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The administrator of the board, in accordance with administrative rules adopted by the board and after setting forth specific reasons for the findings, may suspend or refuse to renew a license without hearing in any case where the administrator finds a serious danger to the public welfare, including but not limited to:

(A) Lack of a surety bond required by ORS 701.068 (Bonding requirements) ;

(B) Lack of liability insurance required by ORS 701.073 (Insurance required of licensed contractors) ;

(C) Hiring employees while classed as exempt under ORS 701.035 (Applicant required to be independent contractor to be eligible for license) ;

(D) Using one or more workers supplied by a worker leasing company while classed as exempt under ORS 701.035 (Applicant required to be independent contractor to be eligible for license) ;

(E) Conduct as a construction contractor that is dishonest or fraudulent;

(F) Failure to pay a construction debt; or

(G) Entering into a settlement agreement under ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) and failing to comply with the terms of the settlement agreement.

(b) If the licensee or applicant demands a hearing within 90 days after the date of notice to the licensee or applicant of the suspension or refusal to renew, then a hearing must be granted to the licensee or applicant as soon as practicable after the demand, and the administrator shall issue, pursuant to the hearing as required by ORS chapter 183, an order confirming, altering or revoking the administrator’s earlier order. Notwithstanding ORS 670.325 (Proceedings on denial of license) , a hearing need not be held where the order of suspension or refusal to renew is accompanied by or is pursuant to a citation for violation that is subject to judicial determination in any court of this state, and the order by its terms will terminate in case of final judgment in favor of the licensee or applicant.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to all other remedies, if the board has reason to believe that a person is engaging in an act, practice or transaction that violates this chapter or a board rule, the board may issue an order directing the person to cease the act or to take corrective action.

(b) The board shall mail a copy of an order issued under this subsection to the person by first class mail with certificate of mailing. The board shall include with the order a notice informing the person of the right to request a hearing concerning the order. The notice shall inform the person that any hearing request must be received by the board no later than 21 days after the date the order was mailed by the board.

(c) If the board receives a timely request for a hearing concerning an order issued under this subsection, the board shall schedule the hearing no later than 30 days after receiving the request. The board shall mail written notice of the hearing to the person by first class mail with certificate of mailing no later than seven days before the scheduled hearing date.

(d) An order described in this subsection becomes final if the person does not file a timely request for a hearing concerning the order or fails to appear at the requested hearing as scheduled.

(e) The issuance of a board order under this subsection is subject to ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.497 (Awarding costs and attorney fees when finding for petitioner) .

(6) In addition to all other remedies, if the board determines that a person has engaged in, or is engaging in, any act, practice or transaction that violates the provisions of this chapter, the board may direct the Attorney General or the district attorney of the county in which the act, practice or transaction occurs, to apply to the court for an injunction restraining the person from violating the provisions of this chapter. An injunction may not issue for failure to maintain the list provided for in ORS 701.345 (Subcontractor list) , unless the court determines that the failure is intentional.

(7) A certified copy of the record of conviction is conclusive evidence of a conviction under subsection (1)(L) of this section.

(8) If the board suspends or revokes the license of an individual contractor or contractor business for a violation of subsection (1)(k) of this section, the board may not restore or reissue the license unless the individual contractor or a responsible managing individual for the contractor business has successfully completed the training and testing described in ORS 701.122 (Training requirements for individuals and businesses) . [Formerly 701.135; 2009 c.226 §§4,5; 2009 c.408 §§6,7; 2013 c.300 §11; 2016 c.47 §10; 2023 c.277 §5]

Source: Section 701.098 — Grounds for discipline; rules; suspension or refusal of license without prior hearing; hearing; civil penalty; injunctions; cease and desist orders; restoration or reissuance of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.350 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.350
690.350 Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Body piercing” means the puncturing of a part of the body of a live human being to create a permanent hole for ornamentation or decoration.

(2) “Dermal implanting” means the insertion of an object under the skin of a live human being for ornamentation or decoration.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Earlobe piercing” means the puncturing of the soft lower part of the external ear of a live human being for ornamentation or decoration.

(b) “Earlobe piercing” does not include the puncturing of ear cartilage.

(4) “Electrolysis” means the process by which hair, with a series of treatments, is permanently removed from the skin by inserting a needle-conductor into the hair follicle and directing electrical energy toward the hair cell. The word “electrolysis” is used in generic form in ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) and refers to modalities of galvanic electrolysis, thermolysis and combinations thereof.

(5) “Facility” means a fixed or mobile place of business operated on a regular or irregular basis for the purpose of providing services in one or more fields of practice.

(6) “Field of practice” means:

(a) Tattooing;

(b) Body piercing;

(c) Earlobe piercing;

(d) Electrolysis;

(e) Dermal implanting; or

(f) Scarification.

(7) “License” means a written authorization issued under ORS 690.365 (License to perform services and facility licenses) authorizing the holder to:

(a) Perform services in one or more fields of practice; or

(b) Operate a facility.

(8) “Scarification” means injury of the skin to produce a scar on a live human being for permanent ornamentation or decoration.

(9) “Tattooing” means the process by which a live human being is marked or colored by insertion of nontoxic dyes or pigments to form indelible marks for ornamentation or decoration.

(10) “Temporary license” means a written authorization issued under ORS 690.365 (License to perform services and facility licenses) temporarily authorizing the holder to:

(a) Perform services in a field of practice; or

(b) Operate a facility. [1987 c.698 §1; 1993 c.30 §1; 1993 c.45 §300; 1999 c.885 §37; 2003 c.547 §51; 2005 c.648 §66; 2011 c.346 §8; 2013 c.82 §4]

Source: Section 690.350 — Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.561 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.561
689.561 Prescription readers
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Person who is blind” means a person who is:

(A) Visually impaired;

(B) Print disabled; or

(C) A person who is blind as that term is defined in ORS 346.510 (Definitions for ORS 346.510 to 346.570) .

(b) “Prescription reader” means a device that is designed to audibly convey the information contained on the label of a prescription drug.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a pharmacy shall notify each person to whom a prescription drug is dispensed that a prescription reader is available to the person upon request. If a person informs the pharmacy that the person identifies as a person who is blind, the pharmacy shall provide to the person a prescription reader that is:

(a) Available to the person for at least the duration of the prescription; and

(b) Appropriate to address the person’s visual impairment.

(3) A pharmacy that provides a prescription reader under subsection (2) of this section shall ensure that the prescription label is compatible with the prescription reader.

(4) The requirements of this section do not apply to prescription drugs dispensed by an institutional drug outlet.

(5) The State Board of Pharmacy shall adopt rules to carry out this section. [2019 c.438 §2]

Source: Section 689.561 — Prescription readers; compatible labels; exception; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.454 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.454
676.454 Health care provider incentive program
Status: in_force

(1) There is created in the Oregon Health Authority a health care provider incentive program for the purpose of assisting qualified health care providers who commit to serving medical assistance and Medicare enrollees in rural or medically underserved areas of this state. The authority shall prescribe by rule:

(a) Participant eligibility criteria, including the types of qualified health care providers who may participate in the program;

(b) The terms and conditions of participation in the program, including the duration of the term of any service agreement, which must be at least 12 months;

(c) The types of incentives that may be provided, including but not limited to:

(A) Loan repayment subsidies;

(B) Stipends;

(C) Medical malpractice insurance premium subsidies;

(D) Scholarships for students in health professional training programs at the Oregon Health and Science University;

(E) Scholarships for students at institutions of higher education based in this state who are enrolled in health professional training programs leading to a doctor of osteopathic medicine or doctor of dentistry or a license as a nurse practitioner, physician assistant or certified registered nurse anesthetist, if:

(i) The scholarship funds are distributed equitably among schools offering the training programs, based on the percentage of Oregon students attending those schools; and

(ii) The maximum scholarship for each student does not exceed the highest resident tuition rate at the publicly funded health professional training programs in this state; and

(F) Paying the moving expenses of providers not located in rural or medically underserved areas who commit to relocate to such areas;

(d) If the funds allocated to the program from the Health Care Provider Incentive Fund established under ORS 676.450 (Health Care Provider Incentive Fund) are insufficient to provide assistance to all of the applicants who are eligible to participate in the program, the priority for the distribution of funds; and

(e) The financial penalties imposed on an individual who fails to comply with terms and conditions of participation.

(2) Eligibility requirements adopted for the program:

(a) Must allow providers to qualify for multiple health care provider incentives, to the extent permitted by federal law.

(b) Must allow providers to qualify for an incentive for multiyear periods.

(c) Must give preference to applicants willing to:

(A) Commit to extended periods of service in rural or medically underserved areas; or

(B) Serve patients enrolled in Medicare and the state medical assistance program in at least the same proportion to the provider’s total number of patients as the Medicare and medical assistance patient populations represent in relation to the total number of persons determined by the Office of Rural Health to be in need of health care in the area served by the practice.

(3) The authority may use funds allocated to the program from the Health Care Provider Incentive Fund to administer or provide funding to a locum tenens program for health care providers practicing in rural areas of this state.

(4) The authority may enter into contracts with one or more public or private entities to administer the health care provider incentive program or parts of the program.

(5) The authority shall decide no later than September 1 of each academic year the distribution of funds for scholarships that will be provided in the next academic year.

(6) The authority may receive gifts, grants or contributions from any source, whether public or private, to carry out the provisions of this section. Moneys received under this subsection shall be deposited in the Health Care Provider Incentive Fund established under ORS 676.450 (Health Care Provider Incentive Fund) . [Formerly 676.460]

Source: Section 676.454 — Health care provider incentive program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.719 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.719
676.719 Exception from maximum rates
Status: in_force

A temporary staffing agency that is engaged by a hospital may charge to and receive from the hospital rates that exceed the maximum rates established under ORS 676.716 (Temporary staffing agency maximum rates) if the rates apply to 25 or fewer personnel in a single licensed care setting. [2023 c.506 §10]

Note: 676.719 (Exception from maximum rates) becomes operative January 1, 2025. See section 15, chapter 506, Oregon Laws 2023.

Source: Section 676.719 — Exception from maximum rates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.555 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.555
696.555 Commissioner to take possession of property and assets of escrow agent when assets or capital impaired
Status: in_force

(1) When the Real Estate Commissioner ascertains by examination or otherwise that the assets or capital of any agent are impaired, as described in ORS 696.535 (Grounds for refusing, suspending or revoking license or reprimanding licensee) (1)(a), the commissioner may immediately take possession of all the property, business and assets of the agent which are located in this state and retain possession of them pending the further proceedings specified in this section.

(2) Pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the commissioner may apply to the circuit court of the county in which the agent’s principal place of business is located for an order directing the agent to show cause why a receiver should not be appointed to take charge of and manage or liquidate if necessary the assets of the agent utilized in professional escrow activity in such a manner as to prevent or minimize such financial loss to others.

(3) If the court is satisfied from reading the commissioner’s petition that the facts therein alleged, if established, warrant such receivership action, the court shall issue such order to show cause. The court may at such time, without notice, issue a temporary injunction restraining such agent, or any of the agent’s officers, directors, stockholders, members, agents or employees, from the transaction of any professional escrow activity, or the waste or disposition of any such assets until further order of the court. Should such an injunction be issued, a hearing on whether the injunction shall be continued shall be held within five business days of its service.

(4) On return of the order to show cause, and after a full hearing, the court shall either deny the application or grant the same, together with such other relief as the court may deem necessary.

(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no bond shall be required of the commissioner or the commissioner’s authorized representatives as a prerequisite for the issuance of any injunction or other order pursuant to this section.

(6) At any time during such proceedings, the agent may satisfy the court that the activity which prompted such proceedings has been rectified or that financial loss to others no longer will likely occur, in which case the court may dismiss such proceedings.

(7) The expenses of the receiver, compensation of the legal counsel of the receiver, as well as all expenditures of the receiver required in such proceedings shall be fixed by the court and shall be paid out of funds in the hands of the receiver or entered as a judgment against such licensee. [1963 c.440 §10(3),(4); 1975 c.746 §30; 1981 c.617 §29; 1991 c.874 §9; 2001 c.300 §40]

Source: Section 696.555 — Commissioner to take possession of property and assets of escrow agent when assets or capital impaired; appointment of receiver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.550 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.550
697.550 Rules
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may adopt rules for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) . [2007 c.358 §16]

Source: Section 697.550 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.027 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.027
682.027 Definition of “ambulance services” for ORS 682.031, 682.062 and 682.066
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 682.031 (Local ordinances regulating ambulances and emergency medical services providers) , 682.062 (County plan for ambulance and emergency medical services) and 682.066 (Provision of ambulance services when county plan not adopted) , “ambulance services” includes the transportation of an individual who is ill or injured or who has a disability in an ambulance and, in connection therewith, the administration of prehospital and out-of-hospital medical, emergency or nonemergency care, if necessary. [Formerly 682.043; 2007 c.70 §309]

Source: Section 682.027 — Definition of “ambulance services” for ORS 682.031, 682.062 and 682.066 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.020
684.020 License required to practice chiropractic
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 684.107 (Exemption from licensure requirement for person licensed in another state) , it is unlawful for any person to practice chiropractic in this state unless the person first obtains and maintains an active license, as provided in this chapter.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to a student of chiropractic engaging in clinical studies during the period of the student’s enrollment in an institution authorized to confer a doctoral degree in chiropractic. The clinical studies may take place on the premises of the educational institution or in a clinical setting located off the premises of the institution if the facility, the institution staff and the course of study to be pursued off the premises of the educational institution meet minimum requirements for supervision and patient care prescribed by the rules of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the clinical study is performed under the direct supervision of a member of the faculty of the institution. [Amended by 1991 c.892 §1; 1995 c.493 §2; 1995 c.499 §3; 2001 c.598 §1]

Source: Section 684.020 — License required to practice chiropractic; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.100 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.100
680.100 Discipline of dental hygienist
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may discipline any dental hygienist for any of the causes for which a dentist may be disciplined under ORS 679.140 (Discipline of licensee) and may impose any or all of the methods of discipline, modify such methods and reinstate dental hygiene licenses as provided in ORS 679.140 (Discipline of licensee) for dentists.

(2) The provisions of ORS 679.160 (Appeal from board decision) and 679.250 (Powers and duties of board) apply to proceedings by the board for the revocation or suspension of or refusal to renew a license issued pursuant to ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) . [Amended by 1963 c.266 §9; 1975 c.323 §4; 1977 c.745 §52; 1983 c.169 §28; 1983 c. 338 §963; 1999 c.578 §5]

Source: Section 680.100 — Discipline of dental hygienist; grounds; method; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.292 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.292
696.292 Limitation on demand for compensation
Status: in_force

An individual listed in ORS 696.030 (Exemptions) may not make a demand for the compensation of a real estate licensee under ORS 696.290 (Sharing compensation with or paying finder’s fee to unlicensed person prohibited) . [2017 c.234 §7]

Note: 696.292 (Limitation on demand for compensation) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 696 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 696.292 — Limitation on demand for compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.055 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.055
686.055 Application for license
Status: in_force

(1) A person desiring to practice veterinary medicine, dentistry or surgery in this state shall make a written application to the executive director of the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board for a license to practice. The application shall be on a form provided by the board.

(2) Except examination papers which may be destroyed after a five-year period, all applications and papers in connection therewith shall be permanently filed in the office of the executive director of the board. [1953 c.624 §4; 1967 c.334 §5; 2003 c.163 §3]

Source: Section 686.055 — Application for license; retaining application and examination papers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.701 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.701
688.701 Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) :

(1) “Athlete” means any individual participating in fitness training and conditioning, sports or other competitions, practices or activities requiring physical strength, agility, flexibility, range of motion, speed or stamina.

(2) “Athletic injury” means an injury or condition as it relates to participating as an athlete.

(3) “Licensed athletic trainer” means a person who is licensed under ORS 688.720 (Requirements for licensure) .

(4) “Practice of athletic training” means the application by a licensed athletic trainer of principles and methods of:

(a) Prevention of athletic injuries;

(b) Recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries;

(c) Rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries;

(d) Health care administration; and

(e) Education and counseling. [1999 c.736 §1; 2019 c.378 §1]

Source: Section 688.701 — Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.210 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.210
672.210 Procedure for suspension or revocation of certificate, permit or enrollment
Status: in_force

(1) Proceedings for the suspension or revocation of a certificate, an enrollment or a permit may be initiated by filing with the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying written charges against the accused. The charges may be preferred by any person, or by the board on its own motion.

(2) The board shall fix a time and place for a hearing on the charges and cause notice thereof with a copy of the charges to be delivered to the accused in person or mailed to the last-known address of the accused. The notice shall be so delivered or mailed at least 30 days before the date fixed for the hearing.

(3) At a hearing, the accused shall have the right to appear in person or by counsel, or both, to cross-examine witnesses and to produce evidence and witnesses in a defense. If the accused does not appear, the board may proceed to hear and determine the validity of the charges.

(4) After a hearing, the board may, if a majority of the members of the board agree, reprimand the accused, or suspend, refuse to renew or revoke the permit, enrollment or certificate of the accused.

(5) The power of the board to suspend a certificate, enrollment or permit includes the power to reinstate:

(a) At a time certain; or

(b) When the person subject to suspension fulfills conditions for reinstatement set by the board. [Amended by 1971 c.751 §22; 1979 c.681 §3; 1981 c.143 §11; 1995 c.33 §8]

Source: Section 672.210 — Procedure for suspension or revocation of certificate, permit or enrollment; hearing; majority of board members required to take action; reinstatement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.194 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.194
676.194 Impaired Health Professional Program Work Group
Status: in_force

(1) The Impaired Health Professional Program Work Group is established.

(2) The work group consists of the designees of any health profession licensing boards that elect to establish or contract for an impaired health professional program as described in ORS 676.190 (Establishment of program) .

(3) The work group shall facilitate the establishment and continuation of the impaired health professional program described in ORS 676.190 (Establishment of program) .

(4) A majority of the members of the work group constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(5) Official action by the work group requires the approval of a majority of the members of the work group.

(6) The work group shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

(7) The work group shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the work group.

(8) The work group may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the work group.

(9) The Oregon Medical Board shall provide staff support to the work group.

(10) Members of the work group are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Claims for expenses shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the health professional licensing board that the member represents for purposes of the work group.

(11) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , are directed to assist the work group in the performance of duties of the work group and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the work group consider necessary to perform their duties. [2016 c.5 §3]

Source: Section 676.194 — Impaired Health Professional Program Work Group , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.740 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.740
681.740 Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 681.740 (Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758) to 681.758 (Rules) :

(1) “Art therapy” means the integrated use of psychotherapeutic principles, visual art media and the creative process to assist clients in increasing awareness of self and others, coping with symptoms, stress and traumatic experiences, enhancing cognitive abilities and identifying and implementing therapeutic interventions to meet developmental, behavioral, cognitive and emotional needs.

(2) “Board certified art therapist” means a person who is credentialed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization, as a board certified art therapist.

(3) “Licensed art therapist” means a person licensed by the Health Licensing Office to practice art therapy under ORS 681.743 (Licensed art therapist) .

(4) “Licensed certified art therapist” means a person licensed by the office to practice art therapy under ORS 681.746 (Licensed certified art therapist) .

(5) “Practice of art therapy” means to engage professionally and for compensation in providing art therapy services that include, but are not limited to:

(a) Evaluation during client sessions;

(b) Using treatment activities that provide clients with opportunities for expression through the creative process;

(c) Using art therapy assessment methods to determine treatment goals and implement therapeutic art interventions to meet clients’ developmental, emotional and mental needs; and

(d) Employing art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork to assist clients in coping with and reducing psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, attachment disorders, depression and post-traumatic stress, enhancing neurological, cognitive and verbal abilities and promoting appropriate skills development.

(6) “Registered art therapist” means a person who is credentialed by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization, as a registered art therapist. [2017 c.155 §1]

Note: 681.740 (Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758) to 681.758 (Rules) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 681 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 681.740 — Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.774 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.774
676.774 Protection, disclosure of information acquired while providing signed language interpretation services
Status: in_force

A licensee who acquires any information protected by confidentiality, privilege or privacy laws while providing signed language interpretation services may not be required to disclose the information in an investigation, trial or other legal proceeding without the consent of the individuals for whom the signed language interpretation services were provided. [2023 c.414 §9]

Source: Section 676.774 — Protection, disclosure of information acquired while providing signed language interpretation services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.275 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.275
670.275 Policy statement
Status: in_force

In enacting chapter 753, Oregon Laws 1971, it is the intention of the Legislative Assembly to provide for the more effective coordination of the administrative functions of boards charged with responsibility for protecting the public through the licensing and regulating of certain professions practiced in this state. Further, it is the intention of the Legislative Assembly to retain responsibility for decisions on qualifications, standards of practice, licensing, discipline and other discretionary functions relating to professional activities in the professional licensing boards, members of which are qualified by education, training and experience to make the necessary judgments. [Formerly 184.575]

Note: Legislative Counsel has substituted “chapter 753, Oregon Laws 1971,” for the words “this Act” in section 1, chapter 753, Oregon Laws 1971, compiled as 670.275 (Policy statement) [Formerly 184.575]. Specific ORS references have not been substituted pursuant to 173.160 (Powers and duties of Legislative Counsel in preparing editions for publication) . These sections may be determined by referring to the 1971 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.

Source: Section 670.275 — Policy statement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.545 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.545
701.545 Provision of accessible features list to purchaser
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 701.547 (Model list of accessibility features) :

(a) “Developer” means a person who contracts to construct, or arrange for the construction of, new residential housing on behalf of, or for the purpose of selling the residential housing to, a specific individual the person knows is the purchaser of the residential housing.

(b) “Residential housing”:

(A) Means a structure designed for use as a residence and containing dwelling units for three or fewer families.

(B) Means a structure that is a condominium as defined in ORS 100.005 (Definitions) .

(C) Does not mean a manufactured structure as defined in ORS 174.101 (“Manufactured structure,” “recreational vehicle” defined) .

(2) A developer who enters into a contract to construct or arrange for the construction of new residential housing may, at the time of providing a purchaser with a written contract, also provide the purchaser with a list of features that may make residential housing more accessible to a person with a disability. The list may include the features identified in the model list of features adopted by the Construction Contractors Board by rule under ORS 701.547 (Model list of accessibility features) .

(3) The inclusion of a feature on the list supplied by the developer under subsection (2) of this section does not obligate the developer to make the feature available to a purchaser. The list supplied by the developer may specify for each feature whether the feature is standard, optional, available on a limited basis or unavailable from the developer. If a listed feature is available from the developer as an option or on a limited basis, the list of features may specify the stage of construction by which the purchaser must submit to the developer any request that the residential housing be constructed with that feature.

(4) This section, or the inclusion of a feature on the model list developed under ORS 701.547 (Model list of accessibility features) , does not affect the requirement that installation of a feature comply with the state building code or be approved under ORS 455.060 (Rulings on acceptability of material, design or method of construction) . [Formerly 701.525; 2019 c.422 §39]

Note: 701.545 (Provision of accessible features list to purchaser) and 701.547 (Model list of accessibility features) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 701 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 701.545 — Provision of accessible features list to purchaser; effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.030 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.030
696.030 Exemptions
Status: in_force

ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.375 (Real Estate Agency) , 696.392 (Power of commissioner to administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas) , 696.395 (Power of commissioner) to 696.430 (Records of commissioner as evidence) , 696.490 (Real Estate Account) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.990 (Penalties) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) do not apply to:

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A nonlicensed individual who is a full-time employee of an owner of real estate and whose real estate activity:

(A) Involves only the real estate of the employer; and

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Is incidental to the employee’s normal, nonreal estate activities; or

(ii) Is the employee’s principal activity, but the employer’s principal activity or business is not the sale, exchange, lease option or acquisition of real estate.

(b) For the purpose of this subsection, “owner of real estate” means:

(A) A person who has a sole ownership interest in the real estate; or

(B) More than one person, each of whom has an ownership interest in the real estate, if the ownership interest is by survivorship, tenancy in common or tenancy by the entirety.

(2) A nonlicensed individual who acts as attorney in fact under a duly executed power of attorney from the owner or purchaser authorizing the supervision of the closing of or supervision of the performance of a contract for the sale, leasing or exchanging of real estate if the power of attorney was executed prior to July 1, 2002, in compliance with the requirements of law at the time of execution or if:

(a) The power of attorney is recorded in the office of the recording officer for the county in which the real estate is located;

(b) The power of attorney specifically describes the real estate; and

(c) The nonlicensed individual does not use the power of attorney as a device to engage in professional real estate activity without obtaining the necessary real estate license.

(3) A nonlicensed individual who acts as attorney in fact under a duly executed power of attorney in which the authorized agent is the spouse of the principal, or the child, grandchild, parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew of the principal or of the spouse of the principal, authorizing real estate activity if the power of attorney is recorded in the office of the recording officer for the county in which the real estate to be sold, leased or exchanged is located.

(4) A nonlicensed individual who is an attorney at law rendering services in the performance of duties as an attorney at law.

(5) A nonlicensed individual who acts in the nonlicensed individual’s official capacity as a receiver, a conservator, a trustee in bankruptcy, a personal representative or a trustee, or a regular salaried employee of the trustee, acting under a trust agreement, deed of trust or will.

(6) A nonlicensed individual who performs an act of professional real estate activity under order of a court.

(7) A nonlicensed individual who is a regular full-time employee of a single corporation, partnership, association, limited liability company or nonlicensed individual owner of real property acting for the corporation, partnership, association, limited liability company or nonlicensed individual owner in the rental or management of the real property, but not in the sale, exchange, lease option or purchase of the real property.

(8) A nonlicensed individual who is a registered professional engineer or architect rendering services in performance of duties as a professional engineer or architect.

(9) A nonlicensed individual who is employed by a principal real estate broker engaged in the management of rental real estate or by a licensed real estate property manager and who acts on behalf of the principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager pursuant to a written delegation of the principal real estate broker’s or licensed real estate property manager’s authority, as provided by the agency by rule, if the real estate activity of the nonlicensed individual is limited to:

(a) Negotiating rental or lease agreements;

(b) Checking tenant and credit references;

(c) Physically maintaining the real estate;

(d) Conducting tenant relations;

(e) Collecting the rent;

(f) Supervising the premises’ managers;

(g) Discussing financial matters relating to the management of the real estate with the owner; and

(h) Receiving and disbursing trust funds in a clients’ trust account under ORS 696.241 (Clients’ trust accounts) .

(10) A nonlicensed individual who sells or leases cemetery lots, parcels or units while engaged in the disposition of human bodies under ORS 97.010 (Definitions) to 97.040 (Private family burial grounds) , 97.110 (Human remains not to be attached) to 97.450 (Discontinuance of cemetery and removal of remains and markers) , 97.510 (Sale and conveyance of plots by cemetery authority) to 97.730 (Gifts and bequests in trust for cemeteries) , 97.810 (Endowment care and nonendowed care cemeteries) to 97.920 (Judgment declaring nuisance, authorizing abatement and creating and foreclosing lien) and 97.990 (Penalties) or an employee of the nonlicensed individual performing similar activities.

(11) A nonlicensed individual who is a salaried employee of the State of Oregon, or any of its political subdivisions, engaging in professional real estate activity as a part of such employment.

(12) A nonlicensed individual who analyzes or provides advice regarding permissible land use alternatives, environmental impact, building and use permit procedures, development alternatives or demographic market studies or who performs development management, or a regular full-time employee of the nonlicensed individual performing similar activities. This exclusion does not apply to marketing, procuring prospects, leasing or the handling of transactional negotiations for transfer of an interest in real estate.

(13) An individual who is a hotelkeeper or innkeeper as defined by ORS 699.005 (Definitions) arranging the rental of transient lodging at a hotel or inn in the course of business as a hotelkeeper or innkeeper.

(14) A nonlicensed individual who is a travel agent arranging the rental of transient lodging at a hotel or inn as defined in ORS 699.005 (Definitions) in the course of business as a travel agent for compensation. For the purpose of this subsection, “travel agent” means a person, and employees of the person, regularly representing and selling travel services to the public directly or through other travel agents.

(15) A nonlicensed individual who is a common carrier arranging the rental of transient lodging at a hotel or inn as defined in ORS 699.005 (Definitions) in the course of business as a common carrier. For the purpose of this subsection, “common carrier” means a person that transports or purports to be willing to transport individuals from place to place by rail, motor vehicle, boat or aircraft for hire, compensation or consideration.

(16) A nonlicensed individual who is a hotel representative arranging the rental of transient lodging at a hotel or inn as defined in ORS 699.005 (Definitions) in the course of business as a hotel representative. For the purpose of this subsection, “hotel representative” means a person that provides reservations or sale services to independent hotels, airlines, steamship companies and government tourist agencies.

(17) A nonlicensed individual transferring or acquiring an interest in real estate owned or to be owned by the nonlicensed individual.

(18) A nonlicensed individual who is a general partner for a domestic or foreign limited partnership duly registered and operating within this state under ORS chapter 70 engaging in the sale of limited partnership interests and the acquisition, sale, exchange, lease, transfer or management of the real estate of the limited partnership.

(19) A nonlicensed individual who is a membership camping contract broker or salesperson registered with the Real Estate Agency selling membership camping contracts.

(20) A nonlicensed individual who is a professional forester or farm manager engaging in property management activity on forestland or farmland when the activity is incidental to the nonreal estate duties involving overall management of forest or farm resources.

(21) A nonlicensed individual who is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, 15 U.S.C. 80b-1 et seq., rendering real estate investment services for the office of the State Treasurer or the Oregon Investment Council.

(22) A nonlicensed individual who refers a new tenant for compensation to a real estate licensee acting as the property manager for a residential building or facility while the nonlicensed individual resides in the building or facility or within six months after termination of the nonlicensed individual’s tenancy.

(23) A nonlicensed individual who gives an opinion in an administrative or judicial proceeding regarding the value of real estate for taxation or representing a taxpayer under ORS 305.239 (Qualifications of persons representing taxpayer) or 309.100 (Petitions for reduction of property value) .

(24) A nonlicensed individual acting as a paid fiduciary whose real estate activity is limited to negotiating a contract to obtain the services of a real estate licensee.

(25) A nonlicensed individual who is acting as a fiduciary under a court order, without regard to whether the court order specifically authorizes real estate activity.

(26) A nonlicensed individual who is a representative of a financial institution or trust company, as those terms are defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , that is attorney in fact under a duly executed power of attorney from the owner or purchaser authorizing real estate activity, if the power of attorney is recorded in the office of the county clerk for the county in which the real estate to be sold, leased or exchanged is located.

(27) A nonlicensed individual who is a member of a domestic or foreign limited liability company duly registered and operating within this state under ORS chapter 63 and who is engaging in the acquisition, sale, exchange, lease, transfer or management of the real estate of the limited liability company if:

(a) The limited liability company is member-managed; or

(b) The limited liability company is manager-managed, and the nonlicensed individual is a manager.

(28) A nonlicensed individual who is a partner in a partnership as defined in ORS 67.005 (Definitions) and who is engaging in the acquisition, sale, exchange, lease, transfer or management of the real estate of the partnership.

(29) A nonlicensed individual who is an officer or director of a domestic or foreign corporation duly registered and operating within this state under ORS chapter 60 and who is engaging in the acquisition, sale, exchange, lease, transfer or management of the real estate of the corporation. [Amended by 1955 c.322 §7; 1963 c.593 §1; 1967 c.277 §1; 1969 c.674 §2; 1975 c.746 §2; 1977 c.649 §11; 1979 c.125 §3; 1979 c.289 §1a; 1981 c.617 §4; 1985 c.639 §13; 1985 c.677 §64; 1991 c.5 §28; 1991 c.212 §1; 1993 c.18 §149; 1995 c.246 §1; 1997 c.307 §2; 1999 c.488 §2; 2001 c.300 §11; 2003 c.347 §1; 2005 c.116 §4; 2007 c.319 §7; 2009 c.136 §1; 2013 c.145 §10; 2017 c.234 §6; 2019 c.49 §1]

Source: Section 696.030 — Exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.772 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.772
689.772 Establishment of program
Status: in_force

(1) There is created in the State Board of Pharmacy the Charitable Prescription Drug Program. The purpose of the program is to distribute donated prescription drugs to needy or uninsured individuals. Participation in the program is voluntary.

(2) The program may accept and distribute within this state:

(a) Prescription drugs received as donations in original, sealed, tamper-evident packaging that displays the lot number and expiration date of the drug;

(b) Sealed single unit dose packages received in opened packages containing multiple single unit doses; and

(c) Prescription drugs received as donations and repackaged by another charitable prescription drug program.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the Charitable Prescription Drug Program may not distribute donated prescription drugs that:

(A) Fail to meet the requirements of this section;

(B) Bear an expiration date that is less than nine months from the date the drugs are donated;

(C) Are adulterated or misbranded; or

(D) Belong to a category of controlled substances that may not be distributed under the program as adopted by the board by rule pursuant to ORS 689.774 (Rules) .

(b) The board may waive a requirement of this subsection if the board determines that the waiver is in the interest of public health and safety. A waiver under this subsection must be issued in writing in accordance with rules adopted by the board.

(4) The program shall:

(a) Require a donor of a prescription drug to complete and sign a donor form, adopted by rule by the board, releasing the prescription drug to the program for distribution under the program and certifying that the donated prescription drug has been properly stored and has never been opened, used, adulterated or misbranded;

(b) Require that the pharmacist will use professional judgment, based on a visual inspection, to verify compliance with this section and rules adopted by the board under ORS 689.774 (Rules) ;

(c) Properly dispose of all prescription drugs received as donations that do not meet the requirements of this section and rules adopted by the board under ORS 689.774 (Rules) ;

(d) Maintain separate confidential files for individuals receiving donated prescription drugs through the program;

(e) Eliminate personal information from the labels of donated prescription drugs;

(f) Maintain a separate inventory of donated prescription drugs received by the program and transferred to another charitable prescription drug program;

(g) Store donated prescription drugs in a secure location to be used exclusively for the program;

(h) Report to the board on the activities of the program in the form and manner required by the board; and

(i) Require a recipient of a donated prescription drug to sign a form, as adopted by the board by rule, attesting that the recipient has been notified by the program that:

(A) The prescription drug distributed to the recipient was donated to the program;

(B) A visual inspection was conducted by a pharmacist to ensure that the donated prescription drug has not expired, been adulterated or misbranded, and is in its original, sealed packaging or has been repackaged by another charitable prescription drug program;

(C) A pharmacist has determined that the donated prescription drug is safe to distribute based on the accuracy of the donor’s form and the visual inspection by the pharmacist; and

(D) Participants in the program are immune from liability as provided in ORS 689.780 (Immunity) .

(5) The program may not charge a fee for accepting a donation but may charge a fee established by the board by rule for distributing a donated prescription drug.

(6) The program may not sell any prescription drugs received as a donation through the program.

(7) The program may distribute donated prescription drugs that it received from another charitable prescription drug program only to an individual with a new prescription for prescription drugs who meets the requirements of ORS 689.778 (Eligibility) .

(8) The program may refuse to accept from a donor a prescription drug that, upon visual inspection, appears not to qualify for distribution under this section or rules adopted by the board under ORS 689.774 (Rules) .

(9) The program may distribute donated prescription drugs to:

(a) Another charitable prescription drug program, subject to subsection (7) of this section; or

(b) An individual with a new prescription for prescription drugs who meets the requirements of ORS 689.778 (Eligibility) . [2009 c.300 §3; 2013 c.95 §1; 2016 c.14 §1]

Source: Section 689.772 — Establishment of program; immunity from liability; rules; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.730 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.730
673.730 Powers of board
Status: in_force

The State Board of Tax Practitioners shall have the following powers, in addition to the powers otherwise granted by ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) , and shall have all powers necessary or proper to carry the granted powers into effect:

(1) To determine qualifications of applicants for licensing as a tax consultant or a tax preparer in this state; to cause examinations to be prepared, conducted and graded; and to issue licenses to qualified applicants upon their compliance with ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) and the rules of the board.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) To restore the license of any tax consultant or preparer whose license has been suspended or revoked.

(b) The power of the board to suspend any license under ORS 673.700 (Disciplinary action) includes the power to restore:

(A) At a time certain; or

(B) When the person subject to suspension fulfills conditions for reissuance set by the board.

(c) The power of the board to restore a license under paragraph (a) of this subsection specifically includes the power to restore a license suspended or revoked for the reason that the person has been convicted of a crime. In making a determination to restore a license, the board shall consider the relationship of the facts which supported the conviction to the code of professional conduct and all intervening circumstances in determining the fitness of the person to receive or hold a tax consultant’s or tax preparer’s license.

(3) To investigate alleged violations of ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) , or any rule or order adopted thereunder. The board may keep information gathered pursuant to an investigation by the board confidential until there is a final order or determination by the board, unless disclosure is considered necessary by the board for the investigation or prosecution of an alleged violation of ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) , or any rule or order adopted thereunder. The board may keep personal financial information gathered pursuant to an investigation by the board confidential after a final order or determination by the board, unless disclosure is considered necessary by the board for the investigation or prosecution of an alleged violation of ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) , or any rule or order adopted thereunder. For purposes of this subsection, personal financial information includes but is not limited to tax returns.

(4) To enforce the provisions of ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) and to exercise general supervision over tax consultant and tax preparer practice.

(5) To issue an order directed to a person to cease and desist from any violation or threatened violation of ORS 673.615 (Prohibited acts) , 673.643 (Preparation of tax returns by corporation, firm or partnership) , 673.705 (Prohibited acts) or 673.712 (Refund anticipation loan disclosures) , or any rule or order adopted thereunder, if the board has reason to believe that a person has been engaged, is engaging or is about to engage in any violation of ORS 673.615 (Prohibited acts) , 673.643 (Preparation of tax returns by corporation, firm or partnership) , 673.705 (Prohibited acts) or 673.712 (Refund anticipation loan disclosures) , or any rule or order adopted thereunder.

(6) To assess civil penalties within a cease and desist order issued under subsection (5) of this section if the board has reason to believe that a person has been engaged or is engaging in any violation of ORS 673.615 (Prohibited acts) , 673.643 (Preparation of tax returns by corporation, firm or partnership) , 673.705 (Prohibited acts) or 673.712 (Refund anticipation loan disclosures) , or any rule or order adopted thereunder. The civil penalty may not exceed $5,000 per violation.

(7) To formulate a code of professional conduct for tax consultants and tax preparers.

(8) To assess against the licensee or any other person found guilty of violating any provision of ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) , or any rule or order adopted thereunder, in addition to any other sanctions, the costs associated with the disciplinary or other action taken by the board.

(9) To order that any person who has engaged in or is engaging in any violation of ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) , or any rule or order adopted thereunder, shall offer to rescind and pay restitution to anyone harmed by the violation who seeks rescission.

(10) To adopt rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183 necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) . [1973 c.387 §22; 1975 c.464 §23; 1983 c.110 §8; 1985 c.559 §10; 2001 c.136 §3; 2005 c.331 §7; 2007 c.273 §2]

Source: Section 673.730 — Powers of board; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.510 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.510
704.510 Outfitters and Guides Account
Status: in_force

The Outfitters and Guides Account is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury. Except as otherwise provided by law, all moneys received by the State Marine Board pursuant to ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the account. All moneys in the account are appropriated continuously to the board to carry out the provisions of this chapter. [1983 c.655 §4; 1989 c.586 §6]

Source: Section 704.510 — Outfitters and Guides Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.407 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.407
703.407 Expert witness exception
Status: in_force

The licensing requirement of ORS 703.405 (License requirement) does not apply to a person while the person is:

(1) Providing testimony in a court as an expert under ORS 40.410 (Rule 702. Testimony by experts) ; or

(2) Conducting investigations or reviews or engaging in other activities in preparation for providing testimony in a court as an expert under ORS 40.410 (Rule 702. Testimony by experts) . [2003 c.687 §14; 2005 c.613 §10]

Note: 703.407 (Expert witness exception) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 703 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 703.407 — Expert witness exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.750 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.750
676.750 Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) :

(1) “Licensee” means an individual who holds a license issued under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) .

(2) “Signed language interpretation services” means the interpretation of conversations and other communications by use of a visual signed language.

(3) “Sign language interpreter” means an individual who provides signed language interpretation services. [2023 c.414 §1]

Source: Section 676.750 — Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 694.155 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 694 / Section 694.155
694.155 Powers and duties of Health Licensing Office
Status: in_force

The powers and duties of the Health Licensing Office with regard to dealing in hearing aids are as follows:

(1) To authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) .

(2) To determine training and experience requirements prerequisite to taking the examination and to supervise and administer qualifying examinations to test the knowledge and proficiency of applicants for licensure.

(3) To provide for waivers of examinations by rule.

(4) To license persons who apply to the office and who have qualified to deal in hearing aids.

(5) To purchase and maintain or rent audiometric equipment and facilities necessary to carry out the examination of applicants for licensure.

(6) To issue and renew licenses and temporary licenses.

(7) To suspend or revoke licenses in the manner provided in ORS chapter 183.

(8) To appoint representatives to conduct or supervise the examination of applicants for licensure.

(9) To designate the time and place for examining applicants for licensure.

(10) To adopt rules not inconsistent with the laws of this state which are necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) .

(11) With the advice of the Advisory Council on Hearing Aids, to prescribe safety and sanitation requirements, to require the periodic inspection of the audiometric testing equipment and to carry out the periodic inspection of facilities of persons who deal in hearing aids.

(12) To appoint or employ subordinate employees.

(13) To adopt rules specifying exemptions relating to assistive listening devices. [1959 c.634 §23; 1967 c.631 §12; 1985 c.227 §16; 1993 c.133 §9; 1999 c.885 §46; 2005 c.648 §99; 2013 c.82 §6; 2013 c.568 §121]

Source: Section 694.155 — Powers and duties of Health Licensing Office; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors694.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.549 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.549
679.549 Expression of regret or apology
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of any civil action against a person licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry or against a dental office or clinic, health care institution, health care facility or other entity that employs or grants the person privileges, any expression of regret or apology made by or on behalf of the person, office, clinic, institution, facility or entity, including an expression of regret or apology that is made in writing or by conduct, does not constitute an admission of liability.

(2) A person licensed by the board, or any other person who makes an expression of regret or apology on behalf of a person licensed by the board, may not be examined by deposition or otherwise in any civil or administrative proceeding, including any arbitration or mediation proceeding, with respect to an expression of regret or apology made by or on behalf of the person, including expressions of regret or apology that are made in writing, orally or by conduct. [2019 c.182 §2]

Source: Section 679.549 — Expression of regret or apology , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 691.445 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 691 / Section 691.445
691.445 Licensing without examination based on prior practice or licensure in other state
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the Board of Licensed Dietitians, may waive the examination requirement and grant a dietitian license to an applicant who:

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

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

(3) Presents satisfactory evidence of:

(a) Current registration as a dietitian with a credentialing body approved by the board; or

(b) Current licensure under the laws of any other state or territory in the United States, if the requirements for licensure of dietitians in the state or territory in which the applicant is licensed are not less than those required by ORS 691.405 (Definitions for ORS 691.405 to 691.485) to 691.485 (Board of Licensed Dietitians) . [1989 c.487 §5; 2011 c.630 §8; 2013 c.314 §49; 2013 c.568 §104]

Source: Section 691.445 — Licensing without examination based on prior practice or licensure in other state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors691.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.063 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.063
702.063 Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 702.005 (Definitions) to 702.065 (Uniformity of law) , 702.991 (Criminal penalties) and 702.994 (Civil penalties) . [1999 c.1079 §4a; 2005 c.525 §18]

Source: Section 702.063 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.310 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.310
683.310 Professional corporation regulation not required
Status: in_force

ORS 58.345 (Registration and renewal with professional licensing agency) does not apply to professional corporations engaged in the practice of optometry. [1985 c.103 §16]

Source: Section 683.310 — Professional corporation regulation not required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.130 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.130
696.130 Effect of revocation of license
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the license of a real estate broker or principal real estate broker is revoked by the Real Estate Commissioner on grounds related to professional real estate activity other than the management of rental real estate, the commissioner may not issue a new license until the individual complies with the provisions of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) and 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) .

(b) If the license of a licensed real estate property manager is revoked by the commissioner, or if the license of a real estate broker or principal real estate broker is revoked by the commissioner, on grounds related to the management of rental real estate, the commissioner may not issue a new license until the individual complies with the provisions of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) and 696.890 (Duties of real estate property managers) .

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the commissioner may issue the individual a limited license if, in the discretion of the commissioner, it is in the public interest to do so. The commissioner may limit a license issued under this subsection:

(a) By term;

(b) To acts subject to the supervision of a specific principal real estate broker; or

(c) By conditions to be observed in the exercise and the privileges granted.

(3) A limited license issued under this section may be renewed as provided by the commissioner by rule. A limited license may be suspended or revoked, or the licensee may be reprimanded, by the commissioner on the grounds set out in ORS 696.301 (Grounds for discipline) . [Amended by 1955 c.322 §12; 1969 c.674 §4; 1973 c.416 §4; 1975 c.746 §6; 1977 c.191 §2; 1977 c.649 §19; 1981 c.617 §7; 1987 c.611 §15; 1991 c.5 §30; 2001 c.300 §13; 2003 c.398 §8; 2013 c.145 §7; 2017 c.234 §9]

Source: Section 696.130 — Effect of revocation of license; limited license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.555 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.555
701.555 Barrier-type exterior insulation and finish systems
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “barrier-type exterior insulation and finish system” means a foam insulation board inner layer, a polymer and cement base coat middle layer reinforced with glass fiber mesh and a textured finish coat exterior layer, in which:

(a) The layers are bonded to the outside face of an exterior wall;

(b) The middle or exterior layer, but not the inner layer, provides a water resistant barrier for the exterior of the building envelope;

(c) The layers do not provide a means of drainage for water that accumulates behind the exterior surface; and

(d) The layers insulate the building.

(2) A person licensed or required to be licensed under this chapter may not install a barrier-type exterior insulation and finish system on:

(a) A new building; or

(b) An existing building, except as necessary to repair or replace a previously installed barrier-type exterior insulation and finish system.

(3) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to the application of a barrier-type exterior insulation and finish system:

(a) As an architectural feature that is not intended to protect an interior space of the building; or

(b) To a concrete wall or a concrete masonry unit block wall. [2007 c.851 §2]

Source: Section 701.555 — Barrier-type exterior insulation and finish systems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.117 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.117
682.117 Methods of satisfying financial responsibility requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A person may satisfy the financial responsibility requirements of ORS 682.105 (Proof of financial responsibility required to obtain license) by depositing with the Oregon Health Authority the following:

(a) Cash;

(b) Legally issued general obligations of the United States, the agencies and instrumentalities of the United States and the States of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California;

(c) Certificates of deposit or other similar instruments if the instruments are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; or

(d) Any combination of cash or instruments described in this subsection.

(2) The authority shall hold the deposit under terms and conditions that the authority designates by rule. The authority may deliver the deposit to the State Treasurer, who shall receive and hold the deposit subject to the order of the authority. The depositor shall reimburse the State Treasurer for any expenses incurred by the State Treasurer in mailing, insuring, shipping or delivering the cash or instruments in the deposit.

(3) The authority, by order, may authorize the State Treasurer to use the deposit as follows:

(a) To satisfy any execution on a judgment that is against the person making the deposit for any liability described in ORS 682.105 (Proof of financial responsibility required to obtain license) and that results from a cause of action that accrued after the deposit was made; or

(b) To release any or all of the deposit to the depositor or other person as the authority considers appropriate.

(4) While deposited with the authority, the cash or instruments in the deposit are not subject to attachment or execution unless the attachment or execution arises out of a judgment against the person making the deposit for any liability described in ORS 682.105 (Proof of financial responsibility required to obtain license) and that results from a cause of action that accrued after the deposit was made.

(5) The authority shall issue the depositor a certificate evidencing the deposit. [2003 c.175 §22; 2009 c.595 §1082]

Source: Section 682.117 — Methods of satisfying financial responsibility requirements; use of deposit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.310 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.310
703.310 Polygraph equipment requirements
Status: in_force

(1) All instruments or mechanical devices that are used by polygraph examiners to test or question an individual for the purpose of detecting deception or of verifying the truth of statements made by the individual shall record visually, permanently and simultaneously the cardiovascular pattern, the respiratory pattern and the galvanic skin response of the individual. The patterns of other physiological changes of the individual also may be recorded.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 703.335 (Equipment police officer may use to detect deception or verify truth) , a person may not use any instrument or mechanical device to test or question an individual for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying the truth of statements made by the individual that does not comply with the minimum requirements for the instrument or device under subsection (1) of this section. The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, in consultation with the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training, may, in the name of the State of Oregon, initiate and maintain appropriate judicial proceedings, in the manner provided by law for such proceedings, to enjoin the use by a polygraph examiner of any instrumentation or mechanical device that does not comply with the minimum requirements specified in subsection (1) of this section. [1975 c.608 §26; 1997 c.853 §59; 2003 c.777 §4]

Source: Section 703.310 — Polygraph equipment requirements; use of noncomplying equipment prohibited; remedy for violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.030 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.030
702.030 Restrictions on inducement of student athletes
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, an athlete agent, with the intent to induce a student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, a parent or guardian of the athlete to enter into an agency contract, may not take any of the following actions or encourage any other individual to take or assist any other individual in taking any of the following actions on behalf of the agent:

(a) Give any materially false or misleading information or make a materially false promise or representation.

(b) Furnish anything of value to the student athlete before the student athlete enters into an agency contract.

(c) Furnish anything of value to any individual other than the student athlete or another registered athlete agent.

(2) An athlete agent, who is certified to be an athlete agent in a particular sport by a national association that promotes or regulates intercollegiate athletics and establishes eligibility standards for participation by a student athlete in that sport, may pay expenses incurred before the signing of an agency contract to:

(a) A student athlete;

(b) A parent or guardian of the student athlete; or

(c) An individual who is a member of a class of individuals authorized to receive payment for the expenses by the national association that certified the agent if the expenses are:

(A) For the benefit of a student athlete who is a member of a class of student athletes authorized to receive the benefit by the national association that certified the athlete agent;

(B) Of a type authorized to be paid by an athlete agent by the national association that certified the athlete agent; and

(C) For a purpose authorized by the national association that certified the athlete agent. [2005 c.525 §11; 2017 c.113 §10; 2019 c.92 §1]

Source: Section 702.030 — Restrictions on inducement of student athletes; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.473 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.473
703.473 Confidentiality of investigator personal identifying information and client files
Status: in_force

(1) An investigator’s home address, home telephone number, personal electronic mail address, Social Security number, photograph and other personal identifying information are 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) unless written consent to disclose is given by the investigator.

(2) Except as provided by rules established by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training, investigator client files obtained by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training are 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) .

(3) Information obtained by the department as part of an investigation of a licensee or applicant, including complaints concerning the licensee or applicant, 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) until the department dismisses the case or issues a proposed order. [2001 c.838 §21; 2005 c.613 §23; 2007 c.320 §10]

Source: Section 703.473 — Confidentiality of investigator personal identifying information and client files , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.265 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.265
682.265 Prohibition against misleading actions regarding qualifications
Status: in_force

An emergency medical services provider may not mislead any person as to the qualifications of the emergency medical services provider. [Formerly 823.215; 1997 c.751 §10; 2011 c.703 §18]

Source: Section 682.265 — Prohibition against misleading actions regarding qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.023 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.023
702.023 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) An application for registration or renewal of registration must be accompanied by a fee in the following amount:

(a) $250 for an initial application for registration;

(b) $150 for an application for registration based upon a certificate of registration or licensure issued by another state;

(c) $150 for an application for renewal of registration; or

(d) $150 for an application for renewal of registration based upon an application for renewal of registration or licensure submitted in another state.

(2) Any fees collected under this section by the Department of Education shall be deposited in the Department of Education Account established under ORS 326.115 (Department of Education Account) . [2005 c.525 §7]

Source: Section 702.023 — Fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.725 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.725
678.725 Reporting unlawful or unsatisfactory nursing home conditions and prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, any health care facility licensed under ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) , any licensee licensed by the Health Licensing Office, any physician licensed by the Oregon Medical Board, any naturopathic physician licensed by the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine, any licensed professional nurse and any licensed pharmacist shall report to the office suspected violations of ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) and unsanitary or other unsatisfactory conditions in a nursing home.

(b) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a licensee licensed under ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of any board as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) .

(c) Any person may report to the office suspected violations of ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) or unsanitary conditions in a nursing home.

(2) A person who in good faith provides information to the office under this section is not subject to an action for civil damages as a result of providing the information. [1985 c.47 §7; 1995 c.643 §2; 2009 c.768 §§16,16a; 2013 c.568 §35; 2017 c.101 §6; 2017 c.356 §86]

Source: Section 678.725 — Reporting unlawful or unsatisfactory nursing home conditions and prohibited conduct; limitation of liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.115 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.115
676.115 Use of title “nurse.”
Status: in_force

An individual may not use the title “nurse” unless the individual:

(1) Has earned a nursing degree or a nursing certificate from a nursing education program that is:

(a) Approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing; or

(b) Accredited or approved by another state or United States territory as described under ORS 678.040 (Qualifications of applicants for license) and approved by the board; and

(2) Is licensed by a health professional regulatory board to practice the particular health care profession in which the individual’s nursing degree or nursing certificate was earned. [2015 c.345 §2; 2017 c.101 §17; 2019 c.358 §19]

Source: Section 676.115 — Use of title “nurse.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.535 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.535
672.535 Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705
Status: in_force

The following persons are exempt from the provisions of ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) :

(1) Persons engaged in teaching and conducting research in the science of geology in an accredited college or university, and students acting under their direction, but who are not engaged in the public practice of geology in this state;

(2) Officers and employees of the United States of America, practicing solely as such officers or employees; or

(3) A subordinate to a geologist registered under ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) insofar as the subordinate acts solely in such capacity. This exemption, however, does not permit any such subordinate to practice geology for others or use the title “registered geologist.” [1977 c.612 §4]

Source: Section 672.535 — Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.655 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.655
688.655 Grounds for denying, suspending or revoking certificate
Status: in_force

(1) The certification of a hemodialysis technician may be denied, suspended or revoked in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 183 for any of the following:

(a) Failure to complete continuing education requirements.

(b) The use of fraud or deception in receiving a certificate.

(c) Habitual or excessive use of intoxicants or drugs.

(d) The presence of a mental disorder that demonstrably affects a technician’s performance, as certified by two psychiatrists retained by the Oregon Health Authority.

(e) Conviction of a criminal offense that the authority considers reasonably related to the fitness of the person to practice hemodialysis.

(f) Suspension or revocation of a hemodialysis technician certificate issued by another state.

(g) Gross negligence or repeated negligence in rendering hemodialysis care.

(h) Any reason identified by authority rule as rendering the applicant unfit to perform the duties of a hemodialysis technician.

(2) The authority may investigate any evidence that appears to show that a hemodialysis technician certified by the authority is or may be medically incompetent or is or may be guilty of unprofessional or dishonorable conduct or is or may be mentally or physically unable to safely function as a hemodialysis technician.

(3) Any outpatient renal dialysis facility, any hemodialysis technician certified under ORS 688.650 (Qualifications for certification) , any physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or any registered nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) shall report to the authority any information the person may have that appears to show that a hemodialysis technician is or may be medically incompetent or is or may be guilty of unprofessional or dishonorable conduct or is or may be mentally or physically unable to safely function as a hemodialysis technician.

(4) Information provided to the authority pursuant to this section is confidential and shall not be subject to public disclosure, nor shall it be admissible as evidence in any judicial proceeding.

(5) Any person who reports or provides information to the authority under this section and who provides information in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damage as a result thereof. [1997 c.580 §7; 2009 c.595 §1100; 2023 c.199 §8]

Source: Section 688.655 — Grounds for denying, suspending or revoking certificate; investigation; duty to report; confidential information; liability of person who reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.583 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.583
675.583 Duty to report evidence of impairment or unprofessional or prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

(1) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a regulated social worker shall report to the State Board of Licensed Social Workers any information the regulated social worker has that appears to show that a regulated social worker is or may be an impaired professional as defined in ORS 676.185 (Definitions for ORS 676.185 to 676.200) , or may have engaged in unprofessional conduct according to the guidelines of the code of ethics, to the extent that disclosure does not conflict with the requirements of ORS 675.580 (Confidentiality of communication by client) .

(2) A regulated social worker shall report any prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) in the manner provided in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) .

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) , any information that the board obtains pursuant to subsection (1) of this section is confidential and may not be disclosed except as provided by the board by rule.

(4) A person who reports or provides information to the board under subsection (1) of this section in good faith is not subject to an action for civil damages as a result of reporting or providing information to the board. [1989 c.721 §40; 1997 c.381 §6; 1997 c.791 §15a; 2007 c.70 §299; 2009 c.442 §18; 2009 c.536 §38; 2009 c.697 §19; 2009 c.756 §§89a,89b]

Source: Section 675.583 — Duty to report evidence of impairment or unprofessional or prohibited conduct; confidentiality of information; limitation of liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.270 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.270
675.270 Licensing without examination
Status: in_force

(1) The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may license without examination any person who applies and meets the requirements under ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) , and:

(a) Is currently certified as an occupational therapist registered (O.T.R.) or certified occupational therapy assistant (C.O.T.A.) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; or

(b) Presents proof of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States that requires standards for licensure considered by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board to be equivalent to the requirements for licensure under ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) .

(2) Each applicant under this section shall pay a license fee, in an amount established by the board, at the time of filing an application under this section. [1977 c.858 §8; 1981 c.250 §6; 1989 c.338 §2; 1997 c.104 §3; 2003 c.130 §1]

Source: Section 675.270 — Licensing without examination; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.105 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.105
697.105 Fee for collection of debt owed public body
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 1.202 (Fee for establishing and administering account for judgment that includes monetary obligation) and 293.231 (Collection of liquidated and delinquent accounts by Department of Revenue or private collection agency) , if a public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , uses a private collection agency to collect a debt owed to the public body, the public body may add a reasonable fee to the amount of the debt, payable by the debtor, to compensate the public body, in whole or in part, for the collection agency fee incurred or to be incurred.

(2) A fee may not be added under subsection (1) of this section unless the public body has provided notice to the debtor:

(a) Of the existence of the debt;

(b) That the debt may be assigned to a private collection agency for collection; and

(c) Of the amount of the fee that may be added to the debt under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Except as provided by federal law, the public body may not add a fee under this section that exceeds the collection fee of the private collection agency. [2003 c.66 §1; 2007 c.204 §1]

Source: Section 697.105 — Fee for collection of debt owed public body; notice to debtor; amount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.993 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.993
703.993 Criminal penalties for investigators
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits a Class A misdemeanor if the person knowingly falsifies the fingerprints, photographs or other data pertinent to an application for a license or identification card under the provisions of ORS 703.425 (Application requirements) , 703.430 (Issuance of license) or 703.435 (Identification card) .

(2) A person commits a Class B misdemeanor if the person knowingly practices as an investigator without a license as required by ORS 703.405 (License requirement) .

(3) An investigator who fails to carry the identification card as required by ORS 703.435 (Identification card) commits a Class A violation. [1997 c.870 §21; 2001 c.838 §16]

Source: Section 703.993 — Criminal penalties for investigators , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.015 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.015
697.015 Registration requirement
Status: in_force

A person shall not operate as a collection agency in this state unless the person registers with the Department of Consumer and Business Services under ORS 697.031 (Registration procedure) and maintains the registration in accordance with that section. [1981 c.85 §3; 1995 c.622 §2]

Source: Section 697.015 — Registration requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.990 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.990
703.990 Criminal penalties for polygraph examiners
Status: in_force

Violation of any provision of ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) or of any rule adopted thereunder is a Class A misdemeanor. [1975 c.608 §28]

Source: Section 703.990 — Criminal penalties for polygraph examiners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.607 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.607
671.607 License refusal or suspension for landscape contracting business debt
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Landscape contracting business debt” means an amount owed under:

(A) A final order or arbitration award issued under ORS 671.703 (Investigation of claim) ; or

(B) A judgment or civil penalty arising from landscape contracting business activities in any state.

(b) “Landscape contracting business license” means a license issued within the United States to engage in a landscape contracting business.

(c) “Officer” means any of the following persons:

(A) A president, vice president, secretary, treasurer or director of a corporation.

(B) A general partner in a limited partnership.

(C) A manager in a manager-managed limited liability company.

(D) A member of a member-managed limited liability company.

(E) A trustee.

(F) A person qualifying as an officer under board rules. The definition of officer adopted by board rule may include persons not listed in this paragraph who may exercise substantial control over a business.

(d) “Owner” means a sole proprietor of, general partner in or holder of a controlling interest in a business, or a person defined as an owner by board rule.

(2) The board shall adopt rules defining an owner for purposes of subsection (1) of this section. The rules may not define an owner in a manner that includes an investor who has no right to manage a business, including but not limited to:

(a) A person who is solely a minority shareholder in a corporation;

(b) A member of a manager-managed limited liability company; or

(c) A limited partner in a limited partnership who does not participate in the control of the business of the limited partnership.

(3) The board may suspend or refuse to issue a landscape contracting business license if:

(a) The business owes a landscape contracting business debt or has had a landscape contracting business license revoked;

(b) An owner or officer of the landscape contracting business owes a landscape contracting business debt or has had a landscape contracting business license revoked; or

(c) An owner or officer of the landscape contracting business was an owner or officer of another business at the time the other business incurred a landscape contracting business debt that is owing or at the time of an event that resulted in the revocation of the other business’s landscape contracting business license.

(4) The board may hold the suspension or refusal of a license under subsection (3) of this section in abeyance if the person owing a landscape contracting business debt is adhering to a board-approved plan for restitution of the amount owed. [2005 c.609 §7; 2007 c.149 §4; 2007 c.541 §27]

Source: Section 671.607 — License refusal or suspension for landscape contracting business debt; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.490 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.490
687.490 Protection for person providing information to board or office
Status: in_force

A person who in good faith provides information to the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery or the Health Licensing Office for purposes related to an investigation conducted under ORS 676.560 (Purpose of Health Licensing Office) to 676.625 (Health Licensing Office Account) , if the investigation is related to the regulation of direct entry midwifery, or ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) is not subject to an action for civil damages as a result of providing the information. [1993 c.362 §17; 2001 c.53 §7; 2003 c.547 §26; 2005 c.648 §40; 2013 c.568 §61; 2017 c.101 §7]

Source: Section 687.490 — Protection for person providing information to board or office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.303 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.303
676.303 Purposes of health professional regulatory boards
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Health professional regulatory board” means the agencies listed in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) and the Health Licensing Office created in ORS 676.560 (Purpose of Health Licensing Office) .

(b) “Impairment” means an inability to practice with reasonable competence and safety due to the habitual or excessive use of drugs or alcohol, other chemical dependency or a mental health condition.

(c) “License” means a license, registration, certification or other authorization to engage in a profession.

(d) “Licensee” means a person licensed, registered, certified or otherwise authorized by a health professional regulatory board to engage in a profession.

(2) All health professional regulatory boards shall operate with the primary purposes of promoting the quality of health services provided, protecting the public health, safety and welfare by ensuring that licensees practice with professional skill and safety and addressing impairment among licensees.

(3) For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , a health professional regulatory board may require the fingerprints of a licensee seeking renewal of a license, an applicant for a license, a board employee or volunteer or an applicant for employment with the board. [2009 c.756 §1; 2013 c.568 §21]

Source: Section 676.303 — Purposes of health professional regulatory boards; authority of boards to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.590 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.590
676.590 Disclosure of investigatory information, records
Status: in_force

(1) Information obtained by the Health Licensing Office as part of an investigation conducted under the following laws and any reports issued by an investigator are exempt from public disclosure:

(a) ORS 676.630 (Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660) to 676.660 (Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures) , 676.665 (Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689) to 676.689 (Rules) , 676.695 (Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725) to 676.725 (Civil penalties) , 676.730 (Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748) to 676.748 (Rules) , 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) , 681.700 (Definitions for ORS 681.700 to 681.730) to 681.730 (Rules) , 681.740 (Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758) to 681.758 (Rules) , 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) , 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) or 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) .

(b) ORS 676.560 (Purpose of Health Licensing Office) to 676.625 (Health Licensing Office Account) if the investigation is related to the regulation of:

(A) Advanced nonablative esthetics under ORS 676.630 (Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660) to 676.660 (Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures) ;

(B) Lactation consultation under ORS 676.665 (Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689) to 676.689 (Rules) ;

(C) Music therapy under ORS 681.700 (Definitions for ORS 681.700 to 681.730) to 681.730 (Rules) ;

(D) Art therapy under ORS 681.740 (Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758) to 681.758 (Rules) ;

(E) Barbering, hair design, esthetics, nail technology or natural hair care under ORS 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) ;

(F) Electrologists and body art practitioners under ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) ;

(G) Dealing in hearing aids under ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) ;

(H) Genetic counseling under ORS 676.730 (Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748) to 676.748 (Rules) ;

(I) Signed language interpretation under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) ; or

(J) Temporary staffing agencies under ORS 676.695 (Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725) to 676.725 (Civil penalties) .

(2) The office shall disclose information obtained as part of an investigation described in subsection (1) of this section to a person who demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the public interest in disclosure outweighs other interests in nondisclosure, including the public interest in nondisclosure.

(3) A complaint that forms the basis for an investigation described in subsection (1) of this section shall not be considered information obtained as part of an investigation and is not exempt from public disclosure.

(4) Upon request, the office shall disclose to a person against whom disciplinary action is sought any information obtained as part of an investigation described in subsection (1) of this section, if the information is not otherwise privileged or confidential under state or federal law. [Formerly 676.609; 2019 c.456 §17; 2021 c.231 §10; 2022 c.92 §11; 2023 c.414 §§19,20]

Source: Section 676.590 — Disclosure of investigatory information, records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.060 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.060
677.060 Persons and practices not within scope of chapter
Status: repealed

This chapter does not affect or prevent the following:

(1) The practice of medicine or podiatry in this state by any commissioned medical or podiatric officer serving in the Armed Forces of the United States or Public Health Service, or any medical or podiatric officer on duty with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, while any such medical or podiatric officer is engaged in the performance of the actual duties prescribed by the laws and regulations of the United States.

(2) The meeting in this state of any licensed practitioner of medicine of any other state or country with a licensed practitioner of medicine in this state, for consultation.

(3) Supervised clinical training by an acupuncture student who is enrolled in a school approved to offer credit for post-secondary clinical education in Oregon or clinical practice of acupuncture by a practitioner licensed to practice acupuncture in another state or foreign country who is enrolled in clinical training approved by the Oregon Medical Board.

(4) The practice of medicine or podiatry by an individual licensed to practice medicine or podiatry in another state or country who is providing health care services for an out-of-state athletic team provided that:

(a) The individual is practicing pursuant to a written agreement with the team under which the individual provides health care services:

(A) Only for team members, team staff members or family members traveling with the team; and

(B) For a specific athletic event taking place in this state;

(b) The individual practices medicine or podiatry for no more than 10 consecutive days for each athletic event or, upon written order by the executive director of the Oregon Medical Board, an additional amount of time not to exceed 21 consecutive days for each athletic event;

(c) The individual does not provide health care services or perform consultations for a resident of this state unless the resident is a team member, team staff member or family member traveling with the team; and

(d) The individual does not provide health care services at a health care facility, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , unless the health care facility is located in an arena or stadium or on a college campus or is a temporary facility established for an athletic event.

(5) The furnishing of medical or surgical assistance in cases of emergency requiring immediate attention.

(6) The domestic administration of family remedies.

(7) The practice of dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, optometry, psychology, regulated social work, chiropractic, naturopathic medicine or cosmetic therapy, by any person authorized by this state.

(8) The practice of the religion of persons who endeavor to prevent or cure disease or suffering by prayer or other spiritual means in accordance with the tenets of any church. Nothing in this chapter interferes in any manner with the individual’s right to select the practitioner or mode of treatment of an individual’s choice, or interferes with the right of the person so employed to give the treatment so chosen if public health laws and rules are complied with.

(9) The sale of lenses, artificial eyes, limbs or surgical instruments or other apparatus or appliances of a similar character.

(10) The sale, rent or use for hire of any device or appliance, the sale of which is not prohibited by the laws of Oregon or the United States.

(11) The practice of physiotherapy, electrotherapy or hydrotherapy carried on by a duly licensed practitioner of medicine, naturopathic medicine or chiropractic, or by ancillary personnel certified by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, pursuant to ORS 684.155 (Additional powers of board) (1)(c)(A), to provide physiotherapy, electrotherapy or hydrotherapy and working under the direction of a chiropractic physician.

(12) The practice or use of massage, Swedish movement, physical culture, or other natural methods requiring use of the hands.

(13) The use of the title “doctor,” “chiropractic physician,” “naturopathic physician,” “doctor of optometry,” “optometric physician” or “podiatric physician” in accordance with ORS 676.110 (Use of title “doctor.”) and 676.120 (Use of deceased licensee’s name) . [Amended by 1953 c.159 §6; 1955 c.157 §1; 1961 c.400 §2; 1967 c.470 §4; 1975 c.776 §4; 1983 c.486 §3; 1987 c.726 §10; 1989 c.830 §2; 1991 c.67 §181; 1999 c.466 §1; 2009 c.142 §4; 2009 c.442 §45; 2013 c.419 §1]

677.070 [Amended by 1967 c.470 §5; 1983 c.486 §4; repealed by 1989 c.830 §49]

Source: Section 677.060 — Persons and practices not within scope of chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.106 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.106
701.106 Sanction for violation or failure to comply with certain laws
Status: in_force

(1) A contractor that violates or fails to comply with any of the following provisions or any rules adopted under those provisions is subject to the suspension of, revocation of, refusal to issue or refusal to renew a license, imposition of a civil penalty under ORS 701.992 (Civil penalties and other sanctions) , or a combination of those sanctions:

(a) ORS 87.007 (Protection from construction liens perfected after sale of residential property completed) (2).

(b) ORS chapter 316 or 317.

(c) ORS 446.225 (Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards) to 446.285 (Advisory board training and education programs) .

(d) ORS 446.395 (License required) to 446.420 (License required to maintain action) .

(e) ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) .

(f) ORS chapter 455.

(g) ORS 460.005 (Definitions for ORS 460.005 to 460.175) to 460.175 (Disposition of fees) .

(h) ORS 479.510 (Short title) to 479.945 (Restricted energy contractor’s license) .

(i) ORS 480.510 (Short title) to 480.670 (Civil penalty for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Law violations) .

(j) ORS chapter 656.

(k) ORS chapter 657.

(L) ORS 670.600 (Independent contractor defined) .

(m) ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) .

(n) ORS chapter 693.

(2) The imposition of a sanction under this section is subject to ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.497 (Awarding costs and attorney fees when finding for petitioner) . [2007 c.114 §14]

Source: Section 701.106 — Sanction for violation or failure to comply with certain laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.180 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.180
679.180 Enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) The district attorney of each county shall attend to the prosecution of all criminal complaints made under this chapter and may represent the Oregon Board of Dentistry in any proceeding brought pursuant to ORS 679.027 (Enjoining violations) upon a complaint, information or indictment filed against any person under this chapter, or upon request of the board. However, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the prosecution of any person for violation of this chapter upon the information of the district attorney directly or, subject to the requirements of ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) , to prevent assistance being rendered to the district attorney by an employee of the board.

(2) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to require the district attorney to prosecute any person who is licensed by the board and who is subject to disciplinary action directly by the board under any provision of this chapter or ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) . [Amended by 1963 c.284 §11; 1967 c.282 §4; 1977 c.192 §6; 1983 c.169 §15; 1997 c.791 §26]

Source: Section 679.180 — Enforcement; jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.112 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.112
678.112 Impaired health professional program
Status: in_force

Persons licensed to practice nursing who elect not to participate in the impaired health professional program established under ORS 676.190 (Establishment of program) or who fail to comply with the terms of participation shall be reported to the Oregon State Board of Nursing for formal disciplinary action under ORS 678.111 (Causes for denial, revocation or suspension of license or probation, reprimand or censure of licensee) . [1991 c.193 §2; 2007 c.335 §1; 2009 c.697 §7; 2009 c.756 §§32,94]

Source: Section 678.112 — Impaired health professional program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.005 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.005
701.005 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Board” means the Construction Contractors Board.

(2) “Commercial contractor” means a licensed contractor that holds an endorsement as a:

(a) Commercial general contractor level 1;

(b) Commercial specialty contractor level 1;

(c) Commercial general contractor level 2;

(d) Commercial specialty contractor level 2; or

(e) Commercial developer.

(3) “Commercial developer” means a developer of property that is zoned for or intended for use compatible with a small commercial or large commercial structure.

(4) “Construction debt” means an amount owed:

(a) Under an order or arbitration award issued by the board that has become final by operation of law;

(b) Under a judgment, arbitration award or civil penalty that has become final by operation of law arising from construction activities within the United States;

(c) Under a judgment or civil penalty that has become final by operation of law arising from a failure to comply with ORS 656.017 (Employer required to pay compensation and perform other duties) ; or

(d) To employees of a construction contracting business for unpaid wages.

(5) “Contractor” means any of the following:

(a) A person that, for compensation or with the intent to sell, arranges or undertakes or offers to undertake or submits a bid to construct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, inspect, move, wreck or demolish, for another, a building, highway, road, railroad, excavation or other structure, project, development or improvement attached to real estate, or to do any part thereof.

(b) A person that purchases or owns property and constructs or for compensation arranges for the construction of one or more residential structures or small commercial structures with the intent of selling the structures.

(c) A school district, as defined in ORS 332.002 (Definitions for chapter) , that permits students to construct a residential structure or small commercial structure as an educational experience to learn building techniques and sells the completed structure.

(d) A community college district, as defined in ORS 341.005 (Definitions) , that permits students to construct a residential structure or small commercial structure as an educational experience to learn building techniques and sells the completed structure.

(e) A person except a landscape contracting business, nurseryman, gardener or person engaged in the commercial harvest of forest products, that is engaged as an independent contractor to remove trees, prune trees, remove tree limbs or stumps or to engage in tree or limb guying.

(f) A business that supplies the services of a home inspector certified under ORS 701.445 (Home inspectors) or a cross-connection inspector and backflow assembly tester certified under ORS 448.279 (Certification of inspectors of cross-connections and testers of backflow assemblies) .

(g) A person that for compensation arranges, undertakes, offers to undertake or submits a bid to clean or service chimneys.

(h) A person that arranges for, undertakes, offers to undertake or submits a bid for the performance of restoration work as defined in ORS 701.540 (Licensing) .

(6) “Developer” means a contractor that owns property or an interest in property and engages in the business of arranging for construction work or performing other activities associated with the improvement of real property, with the intent to sell the property.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “General contractor” means a contractor whose business operations require the use of more than two unrelated building trades or crafts that the contractor supervises or performs in whole or part, whenever the sum of all contracts on any single property, including materials and labor, exceeds an amount established by rule by the board.

(b) “General contractor” does not mean a specialty contractor or a residential limited contractor.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Home improvement” means a renovation, remodel, repair or alteration by a residential contractor to an existing owner-occupied:

(A) Residence that is a site-built home;

(B) Condominium, rental residential unit or other residential dwelling unit that is part of a larger structure, if the property interest in the unit is separate from the property interest in the larger structure;

(C) Modular home constructed off-site;

(D) Manufactured dwelling; or

(E) Floating home, as defined in ORS 830.700 (Definitions for ORS 830.060 to 830.140 and 830.700 to 830.870) .

(b) “Home improvement” does not include a renovation, remodel, repair or alteration by a residential contractor:

(A) To a structure that contains one or more dwelling units and is four stories or less above grade; or

(B) That the residential contractor performed in the course of constructing a new residential structure.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Home inspector” means a person who, for a fee, inspects and provides written reports on the overall physical condition of a residential structure.

(b) “Home inspector” does not include persons certified under ORS chapter 455 to inspect new, repaired or altered structures for compliance with the state building code.

(10) “Key employee” means an employee or owner of a contractor who is a corporate officer, manager, superintendent, foreperson or lead person or any other employee the board identifies by rule.

(11) “Large commercial structure” means a structure that is not a residential structure or small commercial structure.

(12) “Officer” means any of the following persons:

(a) A president, vice president, secretary, treasurer or director of a corporation.

(b) A general partner in a limited partnership.

(c) A manager in a manager-managed limited liability company.

(d) A member of a member-managed limited liability company.

(e) A trustee.

(f) A person the board defines by rule as an officer. The definition of officer adopted by board rule may include persons not listed in this subsection who may exercise substantial control over a business.

(13) “Residential contractor” means a licensed contractor that holds an endorsement as a:

(a) Residential general contractor;

(b) Residential specialty contractor;

(c) Residential limited contractor;

(d) Residential developer;

(e) Residential locksmith services contractor;

(f) Residential restoration contractor;

(g) Home inspector services contractor;

(h) Home services contractor; or

(i) Home energy performance score contractor.

(14) “Residential developer” means a developer of property that is zoned for or intended for use compatible with a residential or small commercial structure.

(15) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Residential structure” means:

(A) A residence that is a site-built home;

(B) A structure that contains one or more dwelling units and is four stories or less above grade;

(C) A condominium, rental residential unit or other residential dwelling unit that is part of a larger structure, if the property interest in the unit is separate from the property interest in the larger structure;

(D) A modular home constructed off-site;

(E) A manufactured dwelling;

(F) A floating home as defined in ORS 830.700 (Definitions for ORS 830.060 to 830.140 and 830.700 to 830.870) ; or

(G) An appurtenance to a home, structure, unit or dwelling described in subparagraphs (A) to (F) of this paragraph.

(b) “Residential structure” does not mean:

(A) Subject to paragraph (a)(C) of this subsection, a structure that contains both residential and nonresidential units;

(B) Transient lodging;

(C) A residential school or residence hall;

(D) A state or local correctional facility;

(E) A youth correction facility as defined in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) ;

(F) A youth care center operated by a county juvenile department under administrative control of a juvenile court pursuant to ORS 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) to 420.885 (Audit and payment of claims) ;

(G) A detention facility as defined in ORS 419A.004 (Definitions) ;

(H) A nursing home;

(I) A hospital; or

(J) A place constructed primarily for recreational activities.

(16) “Responsible managing individual” means an individual who:

(a) Is an owner described in ORS 701.094 (Definition for ORS 701.098 and 701.102) or an employee of the business;

(b) Exercises management or supervisory authority, as defined by the board by rule, over the construction activities of the business; and

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Successfully completed the training and testing required for licensing under ORS 701.122 (Training requirements for individuals and businesses) within a period the board identifies by rule;

(B) Demonstrated experience the board requires by rule; or

(C) Complied with the licensing requirements of ORS 446.395 (License required) .

(17) “Small commercial structure” means:

(a) A nonresidential structure that has a ground area of 10,000 square feet or less, including exterior walls, and a height of not more than 20 feet from the top surface of the lowest flooring to the highest interior overhead finish of the structure;

(b) A nonresidential leasehold, rental unit or other unit that is part of a larger structure, if the unit has a ground area of 12,000 square feet or less, excluding exterior walls, and a height of not more than 20 feet from the top surface of the lowest flooring to the highest interior overhead finish of the unit;

(c) A nonresidential structure of any size for which the contract price of all construction contractor work to be performed on the structure as part of a construction project does not total more than $250,000; or

(d) An appurtenance to a structure or unit described in paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection.

(18) “Specialty contractor” means a contractor who performs work on a structure, project, development or improvement and whose operations as such do not fall within the definition of “general contractor.” “Specialty contractor” includes a person who performs work regulated under ORS 446.395 (License required) .

(19) “Worker leasing company” means a person licensed under ORS 656.850 (License) (2) to perform the service of providing nontemporary workers by contract and for a fee to work for a client.

(20) “Zero-lot-line dwelling” means a single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of attached units in which:

(a) Each attached unit extends from foundation to roof with open space on two sides; and

(b) Each dwelling unit is separated by a property line. [1971 c.740 §1; 1975 c.721 §1; 1977 c.537 §2; 1981 c.618 §8; 1983 c.616 §4; 1989 c.762 §7; 1989 c.928 §1; 1991 c.181 §1; 1993 c.18 §151; 1997 c.814 §1; 1999 c.325 §1; 2001 c.196 §2; 2001 c.197 §9; 2003 c.14 §440; 2003 c.675 §69; 2005 c.432 §6; 2005 c.609 §21; 2007 c.511 §1; 2007 c.541 §41; 2007 c.648 §§23,23a; 2007 c.836 §56; 2009 c.271 §1; 2009 c.757 §6; 2010 c.77 §4; 2011 c.170 §1; 2011 c.630 §§38,59; 2013 c.130 §§6,7; 2013 c.251 §§3,4; 2013 c.300 §§6,7; 2013 c.383 §§8,9; 2015 c.498 §§3,4; 2016 c.99 §1]

Source: Section 701.005 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.140 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.140
683.140 Grounds for and nature of discipline
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Optometry may discipline as provided in this section any optometrist or person, where appropriate, for the following causes:

(a) Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor where such an offense bears a demonstrable relationship to the duties of an optometrist. The record of conviction, or a certified copy thereof certified by the clerk of the court or by the judge in whose court the conviction is had, shall be conclusive evidence of such conviction.

(b) Securing a license by practicing fraud or deceit upon the board.

(c) Unprofessional conduct, or for gross ignorance or inefficiency in the profession.

(d) Obtaining any fee by fraud or misrepresentation.

(e) Employing directly or indirectly any suspended or unlicensed optometrist to perform any work covered by ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) .

(f) Advertising optometric services or treatment or advice in which untruthful, improbable, misleading or deceitful statements are made.

(g) Impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards) .

(h) Permitting another person to use the optometrist’s license.

(i) Using advertisements that do not indicate that a licensed optometrist is practicing at the advertised location or locations or advertising optometric services without having a licensed optometrist at the location or locations.

(j) Advertising professional methods or professional superiority.

(k) Failing to comply with the requirements for continuing education.

(L) Violating the federal Controlled Substances Act.

(m) Prescribing controlled substances without a legitimate optometric purpose, or without following accepted procedures for examination of patients or for record keeping.

(n) Failing to report to the board any adverse action taken against the optometrist or person by another licensing jurisdiction, health regulatory board, peer review body, health care institution, professional optometric society or association, governmental agency, law enforcement agency or court for acts similar to conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action as described in this section.

(o) Having been disciplined by any health regulatory board of another state based on acts similar to acts described in this section. A certified copy of the record of disciplinary action of the health regulatory board taking the disciplinary action is considered conclusive evidence of the action.

(p) Any violation of the provisions of ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) .

(2) When disciplining an optometrist or other person as authorized by subsection (1) of this section, the Oregon Board of Optometry may do any or all of the following:

(a) Deny an initial license;

(b) Revoke, suspend or refuse to renew a license;

(c) Place the optometrist on probation;

(d) Impose limitations on the optometrist; or

(e) Take other disciplinary action as the board in its discretion finds proper, including the assessment of the costs of the disciplinary proceedings as a civil penalty or assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation, or both. [Amended by 1971 c.102 §7; 1973 c.69 §6; 1979 c.142 §3; 1985 c.103 §5; 1987 c.443 §6; 2005 c.379 §3; 2009 c.756 §46]

Source: Section 683.140 — Grounds for and nature of discipline; civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.533 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.533
675.533 Licensure for practice of master’s social work
Status: in_force

(1) If an applicant for initial licensure for the practice of master’s social work has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571 (Fees) , the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall issue a license to the applicant.

(2) An applicant for licensure for the practice of master’s social work shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(a) Has complied with the requirements of all applicable provisions of ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) and the applicable rules of the board;

(b) Holds a master’s degree in social work from a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the board; and

(c) If required under ORS 675.535 (Examination) , has passed the written examination for licensure for the practice of master’s social work. [2009 c.442 §7; 2013 c.60 §7]

Source: Section 675.533 — Licensure for practice of master’s social work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).