ORS § 688.603 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.603
688.603 Fines
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183 and subsection (2) of this section, the Board of Medical Imaging may impose a fine on an individual licensed or holding a permit under ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) for an administrative or clerical violation of ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) or a rule adopted pursuant to ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) if the violation does not create a risk of harm to the public, as established by the board by rule.

(2) A fine imposed under this section:

(a) May not exceed $100;

(b) Is confidential; and

(c) Is not a disciplinary action by the board. [2017 c.13 §3]

Source: Section 688.603 — Fines; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.165 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.165
676.165 Complaint investigation
Status: in_force

(1) When a health professional regulatory board receives a complaint by any person against a licensee, applicant or other person alleged to be practicing in violation of law, the board shall assign one or more persons to act as investigator of the complaint.

(2) The investigator shall collect evidence and interview witnesses and shall make a report to the board. The investigator shall have all investigatory powers possessed by the board.

(3) The report to the board shall describe the evidence gathered, the results of witness interviews and any other information considered in preparing the report of the investigator. The investigator shall consider, and include in the report, any disciplinary history with the board of the licensee, applicant or other person alleged to be practicing in violation of law.

(4) The investigator shall make the report to the board not later than 120 days after the board receives the complaint. However, the board may extend the time for making the report by up to 30 days for just cause. The board may grant more than one extension of time.

(5) Investigatory information obtained by an investigator and the report issued by the investigator shall be exempt from public disclosure.

(6) When a health professional regulatory board reviews the investigatory information and report, the public members of the board must be actively involved. [1997 c.791 §5; 2009 c.756 §5; 2013 c.568 §18; 2017 c.101 §9]

Source: Section 676.165 — Complaint investigation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.692 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.692
689.692 Dispensation of prescription drug containing cannabinoids
Status: in_force

(1) A pharmacist may dispense to a patient, pursuant to a prescription from a practitioner, a prescription drug that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and that contains one or more cannabinoids.

(2) The State Board of Pharmacy may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2019 c.391 §3]

Source: Section 689.692 — Dispensation of prescription drug containing cannabinoids; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.330 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.330
683.330 Injunction for violation
Status: in_force

The Attorney General, the prosecuting attorney of any county or the Oregon Board of Optometry, in its own name, may maintain an action for an injunction against any person violating any provision of ORS 683.020 (License required to practice optometry) , 683.180 (Prohibited acts and practices) or 683.190 (Acceptance of lens for duplication by unlicensed person prohibited) . An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. An injunction does not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of any provision of ORS 683.020 (License required to practice optometry) , 683.180 (Prohibited acts and practices) or 683.190 (Acceptance of lens for duplication by unlicensed person prohibited) or from any other civil, criminal or disciplinary remedy. [2005 c.379 §1]

Source: Section 683.330 — Injunction for violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.435 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.435
688.435 Application of ORS 688.405 to 688.605
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) do not apply to the following persons:

(1) Persons who operate dental X-ray equipment for the sole purpose of oral radiography.

(2) Students in approved schools, while practicing one of the medical imaging modalities or subspecialties under the supervision of the school’s assigned clinical instructor.

(3) Specific licensed health care providers, other than physicians, who use sonographic equipment within their lawful scope of practice.

(4) Licensed physicians.

(5) Persons who use radiation for the purpose of research or education. As used in this subsection:

(a) “Education” means a program of study or training:

(A) In which a student, trainee or health care practitioner learns to practice or improve skills for a profession regulated by a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) ; and

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) That is accredited by a national or regional post-secondary accrediting body or organization; or

(ii) That is approved or recognized by a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) , for purposes related to being authorized to practice a profession.

(b) “Research” means systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to general knowledge and that has been approved by an institutional review board that provides for the protection of human research subjects in accordance with federal regulations.

(6) Persons who use sonographic equipment for the sole purpose of ophthalmic sonography. [1977 c.534 §15; 1979 c.449 §3; 1981 c.603 §5; 1993 c.247 §2; 1999 c.517 §2; 2009 c.833 §4; 2013 c.87 §3; 2017 c.13 §1]

Source: Section 688.435 — Application of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.070 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.070
679.070 Examination
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may administer written, laboratory or clinical examinations to test professional knowledge and skills.

(2) The examination must be elementary and practical in character but sufficiently thorough to test the fitness of the applicant to practice dentistry. It must include, written in the English language, questions on any subjects pertaining to dental science.

(3) If a test or examination was taken within five years of the date of application and the applicant received a passing score on the test or examination, as established by the board by rule, the board:

(a) To satisfy the written examination authorized under this section, may accept the results of national standardized examinations.

(b) To satisfy the laboratory or clinical examination authorized under this section:

(A) Shall accept the results of regional and national testing agencies or clinical board examinations administered by other states; and

(B) May accept the results of board-recognized testing agencies.

(4) The board shall accept the results of regional and national testing agencies or of clinical board examinations administered by other states, and may accept results of board-recognized testing agencies, in satisfaction of the examinations authorized under this section for applicants who have engaged in the active practice of dentistry in other states, in Oregon or in the Armed Forces of the United States, the United States Public Health Service or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for at least 3,500 hours in the five years immediately preceding application and who meet all other requirements for licensure. [Amended by 1965 c.122 §4; 1983 c.169 §7; 1999 c.489 §1; 2001 c.193 §1; 2003 c.83 §3; 2005 c.229 §1; 2019 c.467 §1]

Source: Section 679.070 — Examination; acceptable results , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.655 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.655
672.655 Code of professional conduct
Status: in_force

The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall cause to be prepared and shall adopt a code of professional conduct which shall be made known in writing to every registrant and applicant for registration under ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) . A copy of the code shall be provided to each successful applicant at the time of registration under ORS 672.585 (Certificate of registration) . The board may revise and amend this code of ethics from time to time and shall forthwith notify each registrant in writing of such revisions or amendments. [1977 c.612 §17; 1997 c.107 §2]

Source: Section 672.655 — Code of professional conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.105 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.105
690.105 Demonstration permit requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A person not certified under ORS 690.048 (Certificate prima facie evidence of right to practice) who wishes to practice, demonstrate and teach a field of practice, or perform a field of practice, temporarily and primarily for educational purposes and who is otherwise qualified as determined by the Board of Cosmetology shall first obtain a demonstration permit from the Health Licensing Office.

(2) The permit shall specify:

(a) The purpose for which it is granted.

(b) The period during which the person is permitted to practice, demonstrate and teach, which period shall not exceed 30 days.

(c) The time and place of exercising the privilege granted by the permit.

(3) A person may be granted a permit if the person:

(a) Makes application to the office for the permit.

(b) Is currently licensed or certified to practice or teach a field of practice in another state and presents satisfactory evidence of that fact to the office, or is otherwise qualified as determined by the board.

(c) Describes the purpose for which the permit is sought.

(d) Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) . [1977 c.886 §11; 1983 c.151 §11; 1987 c.31 §8; 1993 c.267 §11; 1995 c.343 §67; 1999 c.425 §16; 2005 c.648 §57; 2013 c.314 §40; 2013 c.568 §84]

Source: Section 690.105 — Demonstration permit requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.170 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.170
676.170 Immunity of information providers
Status: in_force

A person who reports or supplies information in good faith to a health professional regulatory board or to a committee reporting to a health professional regulatory board shall be immune from an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1997 c.791 §4]

Source: Section 676.170 — Immunity of information providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.520 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.520
679.520 Treatment of dental waste materials containing mercury
Status: in_force

(1) A dentist who places in or removes from the human oral cavity dental materials containing mercury shall:

(a) Implement and maintain best management practices of dental wastes as developed by the Oregon Dental Association to prevent amalgam waste and mercury from entering the air, sewage systems, waterways and garbage;

(b) Have an amalgam separator installed on a wastewater drain in a dental facility where the dentist practices if dental materials containing amalgam pass through the wastewater drain. The amalgam separator must be verified by the manufacturer to remove at least 95 percent of the amalgam that passes through the drain on which it is installed;

(c) Maintain an amalgam separator installed as required by this subsection in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations; and

(d) Place all dental waste materials containing mercury in a vapor-proof container that is clearly labeled as containing mercury and dispose of the materials in accordance with best management practices of dental wastes recommended by the Oregon Dental Association. Disposal may not be by incineration that would result in the release of mercury into the air.

(2) Each dental office shall keep proof of installation of an amalgam separator and maintain an amalgam separator maintenance log that the office shall make available for inspection by the Oregon Board of Dentistry. The board may inspect maintenance logs from a period of up to three years prior to the date of inspection. [2007 c.517 §2]

Source: Section 679.520 — Treatment of dental waste materials containing mercury , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.450 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.450
677.450 Release of certain information to health care facilities
Status: in_force

The Oregon Medical Board may release information received under ORS 441.820 (Procedure for termination of physician’s privilege to practice medicine at health care facility) concerning the revocation or restriction of a physician’s activities at a health care facility to any other health care facility licensed under ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) , 441.525 (Definitions for ORS 441.525 to 441.595) to 441.595 (Construction of ORS 441.525 to 441.595) , 441.815 (Smoking of tobacco or use of inhalant delivery system in or near hospital prohibited) , 441.820 (Procedure for termination of physician’s privilege to practice medicine at health care facility) , 441.990 (Civil and criminal penalties) , 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) , 442.342 (Waiver of requirements) , 442.344 (Exemptions from requirements) and 442.400 (“Health care facility” defined) to 442.463 (Annual utilization report) at which that physician holds or has applied for staff privileges or other right to practice medicine or podiatry at the facility. [1977 c.448 §5; 1981 c.339 §5; 2013 c.129 §14]

Source: Section 677.450 — Release of certain information to health care facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.255 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.255
672.255 Rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall adopt rules:

(a) Establishing fees as provided in ORS 672.155 (Establishment of fees by rule) and late-payment charges under ORS 672.170 (Renewal of certificate) .

(b) Providing a procedure for the issuance, denial, suspension or revocation of certificates, enrollments and permits.

(c) Prescribing standards of professional conduct for professional engineers, professional land surveyors, photogrammetrists, engineering interns and land surveying interns.

(d) Specifying branches of engineering, land surveying and photogrammetric mapping in which examinations are offered.

(e) For registering individuals and issuing certificates of registration and temporary permits to individuals under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) .

(f) Prescribing standards and intellectual, educational and technical qualifications for examination, registration and renewal in addition to the qualifications and conditions specified under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) .

(g) Prescribing standards and guidelines for retired or inactive status of registrants, including provisions to allow the return to active status.

(h) Defining the scope of practice for individuals holding a certificate issued by the board to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping or a temporary permit issued by the board to perform engineering or photogrammetric mapping.

(2) In adopting rules under subsection (1)(c) to (h) of this section, the board shall give consideration to national practices as well as to local practices. Adoption of rules shall be in accordance with ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.751 §32; 1975 c.429 §12a; 1979 c.495 §4; 1981 c.556 §1; 1991 c.221 §5; 1995 c.68 §§1,12; 1997 c.210 §9; 2005 c.445 §10; 2009 c.259 §17; 2013 c.86 §11; 2015 c.576 §14]

Source: Section 672.255 — Rulemaking authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.025 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.025
672.025 Practice of land surveying without registration prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall practice land surveying in this state unless the person is registered and has a valid certificate to practice land surveying issued under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) .

(2) Every registered professional land surveyor shall, upon registration, obtain a seal of the design authorized by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. Every final document including drawings, specifications, designs, reports, narratives, maps and plans issued by a registrant shall be stamped with the seal of and signed by the registrant. The signature and stamp of a registrant constitute a certification that the document was prepared by the registrant or under the registrant’s supervision and control.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 672.005 (Additional definitions) (1), a registered professional engineer not also registered as a professional land surveyor shall not establish, reestablish or restore land boundaries, corners or monuments between lands not held in common ownership or intended for conveyance. [Formerly 672.420; 1977 c.620 §2; 1979 c.817 §1; 1981 c.159 §1; 1995 c.33 §3; 1997 c.210 §4]

Source: Section 672.025 — Practice of land surveying without registration prohibited; seal required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.230 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.230
679.230 Oregon Board of Dentistry
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry consists of 10 members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Six must be Oregon active licensed dentists, of which at least one must be a dentist practicing in a dental specialty recognized by the American Dental Association;

(b) Two must be Oregon active licensed dental hygienists; and

(c) Two must be members of the public who are not:

(A) Otherwise eligible for appointment to the board; or

(B) A spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a dentist or dental hygienist.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members required to be Oregon active licensed dentists or dental hygienists may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by:

(A) The Oregon Dental Association, if the vacancy is in a dentist position;

(B) The Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association, if the vacancy is in a dental hygienist position; or

(C) Any of the professional organizations representing a dental specialty, if the vacancy is in a dental specialty position.

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

(A) Geographic areas of this state; and

(B) Ethnic group.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year. Terms of office begin on the first Monday of April after the time of appointment. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy in the membership of the board for any reason, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

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

(A) Is not a resident of this state;

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

(C) Is not a licensed dentist or a retired dentist whose license was in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a dentist or a dental specialist; or

(D) Is not a licensed dental hygienist or a retired dental hygienist whose license was in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a dental hygienist.

(4) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Amended by 1963 c.284 §12; 1969 c.314 §82; 1971 c.650 §30; 1973 c.792 §36; 1977 c.747 §1; 1983 c.169 §16; 1991 c.955 §1; 2003 c.83 §7; 2009 c.535 §14]

Source: Section 679.230 — Oregon Board of Dentistry; appointment; qualifications; confirmation; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.612 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.612
696.612 Grounds for disciplinary action
Status: in_force

The Real Estate Commissioner may suspend or revoke the license of any real estate marketing organization or reprimand any licensee, or may deny the issuance or renewal of a license to an applicant who has done any of the following:

(1) Knowingly or negligently pursued a course of material misrepresentation in matters related to real estate marketing activity, whether or not damage or injury resulted, or knowingly or negligently made any material misrepresentation or material false promise in a matter related to real estate marketing activity if the material misrepresentation or material false promise created a reasonable probability of damage or injury, whether or not damage or injury actually resulted.

(2) Failed, within a reasonable time, to account for or to remit any moneys or to surrender to the rightful owner any documents or other valuable property coming into the possession of the real estate marketing organization that belongs to others.

(3) Disregarded or violated any provision of this section, ORS 696.603 (License requirement) or 696.606 (Real estate marketing organization license) or any rule adopted pursuant thereto.

(4) Guaranteed, authorized or permitted any person to guarantee future profits that may result from the resale of real property.

(5) Failed or refused upon demand to produce or to supply true copies of any document, book or record in the possession or control of the real estate marketing organization for inspection by the commissioner or the commissioner’s authorized representative.

(6) Failed to register and maintain the current and accurate names of, and information regarding, each real estate marketing employee of the real estate marketing organization.

(7) Procured or attempted to procure a real estate marketing license by fraud, misrepresentation or deceit or by making any material misstatement of fact in an application for a real estate marketing license.

(8) Failed to exercise supervision over the activities of real estate marketing employees. For the purposes of this subsection, “supervision” means that management by an organization that is reasonably designed and implemented to result in compliance by the employees of the organization with this section, ORS 696.603 (License requirement) or 696.606 (Real estate marketing organization license) or any rule adopted pursuant thereto.

(9) Engaged in any act or conduct, whether of the same or of a different character specified in this subsection, that constitutes or demonstrates bad faith, incompetence, untrustworthiness or dishonest, fraudulent or improper dealings.

(10) Failed to meet or maintain the deposit requirements of ORS 696.606 (Real estate marketing organization license) (3) or (4).

(11) Failed to pay in full any final judgment on claims adjudged by the commissioner or by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(12) Violated ORS 646.608 (Additional unlawful business, trade practices) . [1995 c.217 §6]

Source: Section 696.612 — Grounds for disciplinary action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.060 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.060
703.060 License classes
Status: in_force

There shall be two types of polygraph examiner licenses:

(1) The trainee license permits the holder to engage in an internship.

(2) The general license permits the holder to administer specific issue examinations. [1975 c.608 §6]

Source: Section 703.060 — License classes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.140 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.140
678.140 Oregon State Board of Nursing
Status: in_force

(1) There is created an Oregon State Board of Nursing composed of nine members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Five must be registered nurses;

(b) One must be a licensed practical nurse;

(c) One must be a certified nursing assistant; and

(d) Two must be members of the public who are otherwise not eligible for appointment to the board.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members required to be nurse members may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted two months before the expiration of the term of office of a nurse member by:

(A) The Oregon Nurses Association or any other professional organization representing registered nurses, if the vacancy is in a registered nurse position;

(B) The Oregon Licensed Practical Nurses Association or any other professional organization representing licensed practical nurses, if the vacancy is in a licensed practical nurse position; or

(C) A professional organization representing certified nursing assistants, if the vacancy is in a certified nursing assistant position.

(b) Each nurse or certified nursing assistant member must:

(A) Be currently licensed and not under disciplinary status with the board in the category for which the member is appointed; and

(B) Have at least five years’ experience in the category in which the member is appointed, three of which were immediately prior to appointment.

(c) The public members and any person who is a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a public member may not be licensed by the board.

(d) In making appointments of registered nurses, the Governor shall ensure that the following areas of practice are represented on the board:

(A) One nursing educator;

(B) One nursing administrator;

(C) Two nonsupervisory nurses involved in direct patient care; and

(D) One nurse practitioner.

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

(A) Geographic areas of this state;

(B) Ethnic group; and

(C) For the members who are nurses or a certified nursing assistant, the setting in which the member practices nursing or provides care, with priority given to members who practice or provide care in facilities or other locations that are licensed by the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of three years, beginning on January 1. A member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year. A member is eligible for reappointment. An unexpired term of a board member shall be filled in the same manner as an original appointment is made. The appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.

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

(A) Is not a resident of this state;

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

(C) Is not a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse or a retired registered nurse or licensed practical nurse who was a registered nurse in good standing or licensed practical nurse in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a nurse member.

(4) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Amended by 1953 c.254 §16; 1957 c.316 §26; 1971 c.650 §27; 1973 c.584 §12; 1973 c.792 §34; 1981 c.206 §1; 1983 c.113 §1; 1995 c.79 §342; 1997 c.141 §1; 2009 c.535 §9; 2023 c.412 §1]

Source: Section 678.140 — Oregon State Board of Nursing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.810 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.810
676.810 Board duties
Status: in_force

(1) The Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board shall establish by rule criteria and procedures for the licensing of:

(a) Behavior analysts; and

(b) Assistant behavior analysts.

(2) The criteria for the licensing of a behavior analyst:

(a) Must include the requirement that the applicant have successfully completed a state and nationwide criminal records check that requires fingerprinting; and

(b) May include, but are not limited to, the requirement that the applicant:

(A) Be certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Incorporated, or its successor agency, or another agency approved by the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board, as a board certified behavior analyst or equivalent; or

(B) Meet other requirements of the board that include the submission of a declaration to the Health Licensing Office that satisfies the requirements of section 4, chapter 771, Oregon Laws 2013.

(3) The criteria for the licensing of an assistant behavior analyst:

(a) Must include the requirement that the applicant have successfully completed a state and nationwide criminal records check that requires fingerprinting; and

(b) May include, but are not limited to, the requirement that the applicant:

(A) Be certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Incorporated, or its successor agency, or another agency approved by the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board, as a board certified assistant behavior analyst or equivalent; and

(B) Be supervised by a behavior analyst who is licensed by the board.

(4) The Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board shall adopt rules to establish guidelines for the professional methods and procedures to be used by individuals licensed under this section. [2015 c.674 §3]

Source: Section 676.810 — Board duties; licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.736 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.736
676.736 Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not practice genetic counseling or assume any title, words or abbreviations, including but not limited to the title or designation “licensed genetic counselor,” that indicate that the person is authorized to practice genetic counseling, unless the person is licensed under ORS 676.733 (Genetic counseling license) .

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

(a) A person authorized by a health regulatory board to provide a health care service other than genetic counseling from practicing genetic counseling as part of the person’s provision of the health care service; or

(b) A student from practicing genetic counseling while the student is participating in an educational program for genetic counseling and under the direct supervision of a licensed genetic counselor who is assigned to oversee the student, on duty and available to assist the student. [2021 c.231 §3]

Source: Section 676.736 — Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.571 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.571
671.571 Probationary license
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 671.570 (Qualifications for landscape construction professional license) , the State Landscape Contractors Board may issue a probationary landscape construction professional license to a person who does not meet the training and experience qualifications set forth in ORS 671.570 (Qualifications for landscape construction professional license) . To obtain a probationary landscape construction professional license, the person must:

(a) Pay a nonrefundable application fee;

(b) Pay an examination fee;

(c) Pay to the board the landscape construction professional license fee required by ORS 671.650 (License fees) ; and

(d) Pass all sections of the examination described in ORS 671.570 (Qualifications for landscape construction professional license) within 12 months after first taking the examination.

(2) Two or more years after receiving a probationary landscape construction professional license, a probationary landscape construction professional may obtain removal from probationary status and issuance of a landscape construction professional license if the probationary landscape construction professional presents the board with proof that the probationary landscape construction professional has done any of the following:

(a) Completed at least 24 months of employment with a licensed landscape contracting business under the direct supervision of a landscape construction professional.

(b) Provided supervision described in ORS 671.540 (Application of ORS 671.510 to 671.760) (1)(q) or 671.565 (Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements) (1)(b) for at least 24 months as the owner or employee of a licensed landscape contracting business that, during that period:

(A) Filed and maintained with the board a bond, letter of credit or deposit in the amount of $15,000; and

(B) Performed landscaping work only on landscaping projects where the amount charged by the landscape contracting business for work on the project during any 12-month period did not exceed $15,000.

(c) Actively operated for at least 24 months as a construction contractor licensed under ORS chapter 701.

(3) Except as provided in this section and ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) and as the board may provide by rule, a probationary landscape construction professional licensed under this section is for all purposes a landscape construction professional licensed under ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) . [2007 c.111 §2; 2007 c.399 §5; 2007 c.541 §19d; 2009 c.483 §4]

Source: Section 671.571 — Probationary license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.400 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.400
682.400 Emergency medical services transport reimbursement program
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Emergency medical services” means the services provided by an emergency medical services provider to an individual experiencing a medical emergency in order to:

(A) Assess, treat and stabilize the individual’s medical condition; or

(B) Prepare and transport the individual to a medical facility.

(b) “Emergency medical services provider” means a nonfederal or nonpublic entity that:

(A) Employs individuals who are licensed by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS chapter 682 to provide emergency medical services; and

(B) Contracts with a local government pursuant to a plan described in ORS 682.062 (County plan for ambulance and emergency medical services) .

(c) “Emergency medical services transport” means an emergency medical services provider’s evaluation of an individual experiencing a medical emergency and the transportation of the individual to the nearest medical facility capable of meeting the needs of the individual.

(d) “Federal financial participation” has the meaning given that term in ORS 413.234 (Supplemental payments to emergency services providers) .

(e) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Gross receipts” means gross payments received as patient care revenue for emergency medical services transports, determined on a cash basis of accounting.

(B) “Gross receipts” does not include Medicaid supplemental reimbursement pursuant to ORS 413.234 (Supplemental payments to emergency services providers) .

(f) “Local government” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) .

(2) The Oregon Health Authority may request approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to administer the program described in this section. Upon receipt of approval, the authority shall:

(a) Annually assess a quality assurance fee on each emergency medical services transport provided by an emergency medical services provider licensed in this state in an amount equal to the lesser of the amount permitted by federal law and five percent of the projected total gross receipts for the following 12-month period, divided by the projected number of emergency medical services transports in the same 12-month period. The projections must be based on the data reported under paragraph (h) of this subsection.

(b) Prescribe the manner and due dates for the assessment and collection of quality assurance fees under this section.

(c) Modify or make adjustments to any methodology, fee amount or other provision specified in this section to the extent necessary to meet the requirements of federal law or to ensure federal financial participation in the costs of emergency medical services transports reimbursed by the authority.

(d) Assess interest on quality assurance fees not paid by the date due at 10 percent per annum, beginning on the day after the date the payment was due.

(e) Assess a penalty equal to the interest charged under paragraph (d) of this subsection for each month for which the payment is more than 60 days overdue.

(f) Deduct the amount of any unpaid fee, interest or penalty assessed under this section from any fee-for-service medical assistance reimbursement owed to the emergency medical services provider until the full amount of the fee, interest or penalty is recovered. The authority may not make a deduction pursuant to this paragraph until after the authority gives the emergency medical services provider written notification. The authority may permit the amount owed to be deducted over a period of time that takes into account the financial condition of the emergency medical services provider.

(g) Establish the reimbursement to be paid to an emergency medical services provider for an emergency medical services transport in an amount that is equal to the amount of quality assurance fees, interest and penalties assessed by the authority under this section and the associated federal financial participation less any costs incurred by the authority to administer this section. An emergency medical services provider shall use a portion of the funds to increase wages and benefits for employees. The reimbursement established under this paragraph:

(A) May not exceed the costs for the emergency medical services transport, determined in accordance with standards established by the authority, less the amount of reimbursement that the emergency medical services provider is eligible to receive from all public and private sources.

(B) Shall be paid only from federal financial participation in the costs of emergency medical services transports and the Emergency Medical Services Fund established under ORS 682.403 (Emergency Medical Services Fund) .

(C) May not be used to supplant existing funding for emergency medical services transports and the Emergency Medical Services Fund established under ORS 682.403 (Emergency Medical Services Fund) .

(D) Shall be required and payable only for periods in which emergency medical services providers are required to pay quality assurance fees.

(E) May be reduced by the authority to provide grants to emergency medical services providers for innovative ambulance programs.

(h) Prescribe the form and manner for an emergency medical services provider to report the data necessary to administer this section, including information about the portion of funds that the emergency medical services provider used to increase wages and benefits for employees, and may require a certification by each emergency medical services provider under penalty of perjury of the truth of the data reported under this paragraph.

(i) Require a medical services provider to report to the authority the number of emergency medical services transports it provided in each 12-month period, by payer type.

(j) Require an emergency medical services provider to report to the authority its gross receipts for each 12-month period.

(k) Require an emergency medical services provider to report to the authority the provider’s costs for emergency medical services transports.

(3) All quality assurance fees and interest collected under this section shall be deposited into the Emergency Medical Services Fund established in ORS 682.403 (Emergency Medical Services Fund) .

(4) The authority may waive a portion or all of the interest or penalties, or both, assessed under subsection (2) of this section if the authority determines that the imposition of the full amount of the quality assurance fee in accordance with the due dates established under subsection (2) of this section is likely to impose an undue financial hardship on the emergency medical services provider. The waiver must be conditioned on the emergency medical services provider’s agreement to pay the quality assurance fees on an alternative schedule developed by the authority.

(5) In the event of a merger, acquisition or similar transaction involving an emergency medical services provider that has outstanding quality assurance fees, interest or penalties due, the successor emergency medical services provider is responsible for paying to the authority the full amount of outstanding quality assurance fees, interest and penalties that are due on the effective date of the merger, acquisition or transaction.

(6) The authority shall modify the method for calculating or paying the reimbursement under subsection (2) of this section if the modification is necessary to ensure that the expenditures for emergency medical services transports qualify for federal financial participation.

(7) The authority shall administer this section in a manner that is consistent with:

(a) ORS 413.234 (Supplemental payments to emergency services providers) and 413.235 (Emergency services intergovernmental transfer program) ; and

(b) Federal law, including the terms and conditions of agreements with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

(8) An emergency medical services provider shall report the data required by subsection (2)(h) of this section within five days after the date upon which the report is due. After sending written notice to an emergency medical services provider, the authority may impose a penalty of $100 per day against an emergency medical services provider for every day that the report is overdue. Any funds resulting from a penalty imposed under this subsection shall be deposited in the General Fund to be available for general governmental purposes. [2021 c.623 §1]

Note: 682.400 (Emergency medical services transport reimbursement program) and 682.403 (Emergency Medical Services Fund) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 682 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 682.400 — Emergency medical services transport reimbursement program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.100 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.100
703.100 Term and renewal of licenses
Status: in_force

(1) Each polygraph examiner’s license issued by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training under ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) shall be issued for a period of one year. The department may renew the license of a polygraph examiner, unless such license has been suspended or revoked, upon compliance by the person with such conditions as the department may prescribe.

(2) A person whose polygraph examiner’s license has expired may obtain a renewal license without examination upon application therefor within two years after the date of the expiration of such license and payment of the required fee for such renewal.

(3) A person whose polygraph examiner’s license has expired while the person was employed by any federal agency or while the person was on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or on active duty as a member of the National Guard of this state may obtain a renewal license, without examination, upon application therefor within two years after the date of the termination of such employment or active duty and payment of the required fee for such renewal. [1975 c.608 §20; 1997 c.853 §49]

Source: Section 703.100 — Term and renewal of licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.448 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.448
678.448 Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an individual may not use the title “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant” or “nurse aide” or the abbreviation “CNA” unless the individual:

(a) Has successfully completed a program approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing under ORS 678.444 (Standards for training programs for nursing assistants) ; and

(b) Is certified under ORS 678.442 (Certification of nursing assistants) .

(2) An individual who is currently enrolled in a program approved by the board under ORS 678.444 (Standards for training programs for nursing assistants) may use the title “student nursing assistant.”

(3) An individual who has successfully completed a program approved by the board under ORS 678.444 (Standards for training programs for nursing assistants) and who is employed by a nursing facility, as defined by the board by rule, may use the title “nursing assistant” or “nurse aide” for a period of up to 120 days beginning on the date the nursing facility hired the individual. [2015 c.346 §3]

LICENSED NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS; RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS

Source: Section 678.448 — Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.082 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.082
701.082 Residential contractor continuing education requirements
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (6) of this section and ORS 701.083 (Residential contractor specialized education programs) , to qualify for the renewal of a residential contractor license the licensee must complete eight hours of continuing education during the two-year licensing period preceding the renewal.

(b) Three of the hours required under paragraph (a) of this subsection must be education regarding laws, regulations and business practices. The Construction Contractors Board shall develop materials for the education. The education must be offered by the board or by an approved continuing education provider acting under an agreement with the board.

(c) Five of the hours required under paragraph (a) of this subsection must be education from approved providers and be courses the board has approved as continuing education regarding one or more of the following:

(A) Construction business practices.

(B) Marketing.

(C) Customer service.

(D) Accounting.

(E) Business law.

(F) Bidding.

(G) Building codes.

(H) Safety.

(I) Energy efficiency.

(J) Trade specific subjects, such as roofing, excavation or exterior shell construction.

(K) Other subjects that the board determines by rule to be appropriate.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to completing the continuing education required under subsection (1) of this section, to qualify for the renewal of a residential contractor license the licensee must complete an additional eight hours of continuing education during the two-year licensing period preceding the renewal if the residential contractor was not licensed by the board as a residential contractor during any part of the six-year period immediately preceding the renewal.

(b) Continuing education that is required of a residential contractor under paragraph (a) of this subsection must be offered by an approved continuing education provider or the board. The education may be in any subject described in subsection (1) of this section related to construction or the business of the residential contractor.

(3) A residential contractor applying for the renewal of a license shall certify the number of continuing education hours completed by the contractor during the two-year period immediately preceding the renewal. The board may require verification of certified continuing education hours described in subsection (1)(c) of this section.

(4) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the board may adopt rules to adjust the period allowed for the completion of continuing education when the renewing residential contractor holds a lapsed license described under ORS 701.063 (Term of license) (4).

(5) Subsections (1) to (4) of this section do not apply to a residential contractor endorsed only as a residential developer.

(6) The board may exempt residential contractors from continuing education requirements under this section. The board may create exemptions under this subsection by rule or may grant an exemption on a case-by-case basis. [2013 c.718 §4]

Source: Section 701.082 — Residential contractor continuing education requirements; exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.444 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.444
678.444 Standards for training programs for nursing assistants
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall establish standards for training programs for nursing assistants. Upon application therefor, the board shall review and approve programs that meet board standards. The board by means of a contested case proceeding under ORS chapter 183 may revoke approval of any training program that ceases to meet board standards. [1989 c.800 §2]

Source: Section 678.444 — Standards for training programs for nursing assistants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.576 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.576
676.576 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall establish by rule and collect fees for:

(a) Application for authorization;

(b) Original authorization;

(c) Renewal of authorization;

(d) Examinations and reexaminations;

(e) Authorizations related to demonstration permits;

(f) Temporary or provisional authorization;

(g) Replacement authorization;

(h) Late renewal of authorization;

(i) Reciprocity;

(j) Authorizations related to freelance licenses and independent contractor registrations;

(k) Authorizations related to facilities;

(L) Renewal of dormant authorization;

(m) Activation of inactive authorization;

(n) Verification of authorization;

(o) Duplicate authorization;

(p) Education or training provided by the office; and

(q) Providing copies of official documentation or records and for recovering administrative costs associated with compiling, photocopying, preparing and delivering the documentation or records.

(2) All moneys collected by the office under this section shall be paid into the General Fund of the State Treasury and credited to the Health Licensing Office Account established under ORS 676.625 (Health Licensing Office Account) . Fees established under this section may not exceed the cost of administering the office and the boards and councils within the office, and are subject to ORS 676.625 (Health Licensing Office Account) (3). [Formerly 676.592]

Source: Section 676.576 — Fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.805 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.805
673.805 Notice required upon change in control
Status: in_force

(1) When a change in control occurs for an exchange facilitator, the exchange facilitator within 10 business days after the change in control becomes effective shall notify the exchange facilitator’s clients with relinquished property located in this state or for which the exchange facilitator holds replacement property under a qualified exchange accommodation agreement. If the exchange facilitator is a publicly traded company and remains a publicly traded company after the change in control, the publicly traded company need not notify existing clients about the change in control.

(2) The notice required under subsection (1) of this section must:

(a) Be delivered by hand, first-class mail, overnight mail, electronic mail or facsimile;

(b) Be posted on any website the exchange facilitator maintains for 90 days after the effective date of the change in control; and

(c) Set forth the name, address, telephone number and other contact information for the person that assumes control of the exchange facilitator.

(3) For purposes of this section, a change in control for an exchange facilitator occurs if more than 50 percent of the exchange facilitator’s assets or ownership interests transfer, directly or indirectly, to another person within 12 months. [2013 c.392 §2]

Source: Section 673.805 — Notice required upon change in control , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.701 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.701
671.701 Claims against business holding dual licensing
Status: in_force

(1) A person may file complaints against a licensed landscape contracting business with both the Construction Contractors Board and the State Landscape Contractors Board regarding the same work if:

(a) The landscape contracting business holds a license as a construction contractor issued under ORS chapter 701; and

(b) The complaint to the Construction Contractors Board qualifies for filing under ORS chapter 701 and the complaint to the State Landscape Contractors Board qualifies for filing under ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) .

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not expand the authority of the Construction Contractors Board or State Landscape Contractors Board to resolve a complaint or pay a claim. A determination by either board regarding a complaint or claim is not binding on the other board. The total amount paid to a person described in subsection (1) of this section by the boards may not exceed the damages sustained by the person. The State Landscape Contractors Board may require a person who files a complaint against a landscape contracting business to inform the board of any complaint the person files with the Construction Contractors Board against the business. [2015 c.672 §3]

Source: Section 671.701 — Claims against business holding dual licensing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.047 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.047
702.047 Contract requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A written agency contract must be in a record, signed or otherwise authenticated by the parties.

(2) A written agency contract must state or contain:

(a) The amount and method of calculating the consideration to be paid by the student athlete for services to be provided by the athlete agent under the contract and any other consideration the athlete agent has received or will receive from any other source for entering into the contract or for providing the services;

(b) The name of any person not listed in the application for registration or renewal of registration who will be compensated because the student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, the parent or guardian of the athlete signed the written agency contract;

(c) A description of any expenses that the student athlete agrees to reimburse;

(d) A description of the services to be provided to the student athlete;

(e) The duration of the contract;

(f) The date of execution; and

(g) A statement that the athlete agent is registered as an athlete agent in this state and a list of any other states in which the agent is registered as an athlete agent.

(3) Except where ORS 702.200 (Student athlete rights) applies, a written agency contract must contain, in close proximity to the signature of the student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, the signature of the parent or guardian of the athlete, a conspicuous notice in boldfaced type in capital letters stating:

WARNING TO THE STUDENT ATHLETE:

IF YOU OR YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNS THIS CONTRACT:

(1) YOU MAY LOSE YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE AS A STUDENT ATHLETE IN YOUR SPORT.

(2) IF YOU HAVE AN ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, BOTH YOU AND YOUR ATHLETE AGENT MUST NOTIFY YOUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR WITHIN 72 HOURS AFTER ENTERING INTO THIS CONTRACT, OR BEFORE YOU PARTICIPATE IN ANY INTERSCHOLASTIC OR INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS EVENT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, THAT YOU HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS CONTRACT AND PROVIDE THE NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION OF THE ATHLETE AGENT.

(3) YOU MAY CANCEL THIS CONTRACT WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER SIGNING IT. CANCELLATION OF THIS CONTRACT MAY NOT REINSTATE YOUR ELIGIBILITY.

(4) A written agency contract that does not conform to this section is voidable by the student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, the parent or guardian of the athlete. If the contract is voided, any consideration received from the athlete agent under the contract to induce entering into the contract is not required to be returned.

(5) The athlete agent shall give a record of the written agency contract to the student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, to the parent or guardian of the athlete at the time of execution.

(6) Except where ORS 702.200 (Student athlete rights) applies, an agency contract must be accompanied by a separate record signed by the student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, the parent or guardian of the athlete acknowledging that signing the contract may result in the loss of the athlete’s eligibility to participate in the athlete’s sport.

(7) At the time an agency contract is executed, the athlete agent shall give the student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, the parent or guardian of the athlete a copy in a record of the contract and the separate acknowledgement as required by subsection (6) of this section.

(8) If a student athlete is a minor, an agency contract must be signed by the parent or guardian of the athlete and the notice required by subsection (3) of this section must be revised accordingly. [1999 c.1079 §9; 2005 c.525 §12; 2013 c.54 §6; 2017 c.113 §5; 2021 c.422 §4]

Source: Section 702.047 — Contract requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.110 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.110
701.110 License suspension for unpaid determined wage claim
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of the notification provided by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries under ORS 652.333 (Wage claims against licensed construction contractors and businesses) stating that a contractor or a business has failed to pay the amounts due as ordered in a final determination order within 60 days of the issuance of the order, the Construction Contractors Board shall, after notice and opportunity for a hearing under ORS chapter 183, suspend the license of the contractor or the business. [2019 c.444 §11]

Source: Section 701.110 — License suspension for unpaid determined wage claim , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.025 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.025
693.025 Insurance required of certain providers of low-flow showerheads or faucet aerators
Status: in_force

(1) A utility company, energy service provider or water supplier whose employees install low-flow showerheads or faucet aerators shall furnish evidence to the Department of Consumer and Business Services, in the form of a public liability policy issued by an insurance company qualified to do business in Oregon, that the company, provider or water supplier and its employees are protected against liability for injury or death to persons and loss of or damage to property resulting from the installation.

(2) A person who contracts with a utility company, energy service provider or water supplier to perform the functions described in subsection (1) of this section shall furnish evidence to the Department of Consumer and Business Services, in the form of a public liability policy issued by an insurance company qualified to do business in Oregon, that the contractor and its employees are protected against liability for injury or death to persons and loss of or damage to property resulting from the installation.

(3) The amount of the liability insurance required under subsections (1) and (2) of this section shall be in the amount of not less than $25,000 for bodily injury to one or more persons and not less than $25,000 for property damage.

(4) A person who performs, or who contracts to have performed, a service described in subsection (1) of this section may not perform any additional service for which a license is required under ORS chapter 693 unless the person is licensed under ORS chapter 693 to perform the additional service. A person not licensed under ORS chapter 693 who performs services that are not described in subsection (1) of this section for which a license is required under ORS chapter 693 is subject to civil penalty under ORS 693.992 (Civil penalty for violations of chapter) .

(5) Every utility company, energy service provider or water supplier shall include in any contract for the performance of a service described in subsection (1) of this section a statement that, under penalty of ORS 693.992 (Civil penalty for violations of chapter) , the contractor may not perform any service for which a license is required under ORS chapter 693, except installation of low-flow showerheads or faucet aerators, unless the contractor is licensed under ORS chapter 693 to perform that service. [1993 c.293 §1; 2001 c.411 §29; 2003 c.14 §438; 2005 c.758 §43]

Note: 693.025 (Insurance required of certain providers of low-flow showerheads or faucet aerators) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 693 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 693.025 — Insurance required of certain providers of low-flow showerheads or faucet aerators; limitation on services; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.310 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.310
692.310 Meetings
Status: in_force

The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall meet at least semiannually, and at such other times as it may determine, and shall elect from its members, each for a term of one year, a president and secretary. The secretary shall also act and serve as treasurer of the board. [Amended by 1971 c.115 §14; 1973 c.411 §10; 1983 c.810 §21]

Source: Section 692.310 — Meetings; officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.157 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.157
701.157 Satisfaction of order against commercial contractor
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Payments from the surety bond of a commercial contractor pursuant to Construction Contractors Board order and notice are satisfied in the following priority in any 90-day period:

(A) Board orders as a result of complaints against a commercial contractor by a person furnishing labor to a contractor or owed employee benefits by a contractor have payment priority to the full extent of the bond over all other types of complaints.

(B) If the complaints described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph do not exhaust the bond, then amounts due as a result of all other types of small commercial or large commercial structure complaints may be satisfied from the bond, except complaints for costs, interest and attorney fees.

(C) If complaints described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph do not exhaust the bond, then complaints for costs, interest and attorney fees resulting from small commercial or large commercial structure complaints may be satisfied from the bond.

(b) A 90-day period begins on the date the first complaint is filed with the board. Subsequent 90-day periods begin on the date the first complaint is filed with the board after the close of the preceding 90-day period.

(2) If the total complaints filed with the board against a commercial contractor within 90 days after the board receives notice of the first complaint against the contractor exceed the amount of the bond available for those complaints, the bond shall be apportioned as the board determines, subject to the priorities established under this section.

(3) If the total amounts due as a result of complaints filed with the board within 90 days after the first complaint is filed do not exceed the amount of the bond available for those complaints, all amounts due as a result of complaints filed within the 90-day period shall have priority over all complaints subsequently filed until the amount of the bond available for the payment of complaints is exhausted. [2007 c.836 §11; 2007 c.836 §53]

Source: Section 701.157 — Satisfaction of order against commercial contractor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.617 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.617
671.617 Examination for backflow assembly installer license
Status: in_force

(1) The State Landscape Contractors Board shall consult with the State Plumbing Board in developing any written and practical examinations for backflow assembly installer licenses.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 192.173 (Records and reports required by law to be in English) , upon request of the applicant, the State Landscape Contractors Board shall make any written examination that the board offers for backflow assembly installer licensing available in a format in which instructions and questions stated in the English language are immediately followed by a Spanish language translation of those instructions and questions. [1989 c.944 §4; 2005 c.609 §16; 2015 c.652 §5]

Source: Section 671.617 — Examination for backflow assembly installer license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.175 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.175
689.175 Compensation of board members and executive director
Status: in_force

(1) Each member of the State Board of Pharmacy shall receive compensation for each day on which the member is engaged in performance of the official duties of the board, and reimbursement for all expenses incurred in connection with the discharge of such official duties as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(2) The Executive Director of the State Board of Pharmacy shall receive, as compensation, an annual salary payable monthly, the amount of which shall be determined by the board, and reimbursement for all expenses incurred in connection with performance of official duties, subject to applicable law and to the rules of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. [1979 c.777 §14]

Source: Section 689.175 — Compensation of board members and executive director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.503 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.503
689.503 Licensing of pharmaceutical representatives
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Health care provider” means a person that is licensed, certified or otherwise authorized under the laws of this state to prescribe, provide or dispense pharmaceutical products to patients for the purposes of diagnosis, treatment or care of disease, injury or congenital conditions including, but not limited to, a person who is:

(A) A physician or physician’s assistant;

(B) A nurse practitioner;

(C) A psychiatrist;

(D) A pharmacist; or

(E) A hospital, clinic or pharmacy.

(b) “Licensee” means a person that holds a valid and unexpired license issued under this section.

(c) “Pharmaceutical product” means a medication that may be legally dispensed only with a valid prescription from a health care provider.

(d) “Pharmaceutical representative” means a person that markets or promotes pharmaceutical products to health care providers.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person may not engage in business as a pharmaceutical representative without first obtaining a license, unless the person engages in business as a pharmaceutical representative in this state for fewer than 15 days during each calendar year.

(b) As a condition of applying for and receiving a license under this section, an applicant shall complete a professional education course that the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services specifies by rule.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An applicant for a license to engage in business as a pharmaceutical representative shall submit to the director on a form and with the contents the director specifies by rule:

(A) The applicant’s full name, residence address, residence telephone number, business address and business telephone number;

(B) A description of the business in which the applicant will engage;

(C) A license fee of $750;

(D) Documentation that shows that the applicant has completed the professional education course described in subsection (2)(b) of this section; and

(E) Any other information the director reasonably requires.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (8) of this section, the director shall issue a license to an applicant or renew a license for a licensee unless the director determines that the applicant or licensee has not complied with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) A license the director issues under this section is valid until the end of the calendar year in which the director issues the license.

(d) A licensee may not transfer a license the director issues under this section.

(e) A licensee shall report to the director in writing any changes to the information the licensee submitted under paragraph (a) of this subsection, and any material changes the licensee made in the licensee’s business operations, within four days after the change in the information occurs. The director by rule may specify changes that constitute material changes in the licensee’s business operations.

(4) A licensee may renew a license by submitting an application as provided in subsection (3)(a) of this section, except that in lieu of the documentation required under subsection (3)(a)(D) of this section, the applicant must submit documentation that shows that the applicant during the previous year completed at least five hours of continuing education in accordance with requirements the director specifies by rule.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director shall specify by rule the contents of a course of professional education necessary to complete an application for a license under this section and the contents of a course of continuing education necessary to renew a license under this section. The education may include training in:

(A) Ethics;

(B) Pharmacology;

(C) Laws and rules that apply to pharmaceutical marketing; and

(D) Any other subjects related to pharmaceutical marketing that the director deems necessary.

(b) The director may designate and publish a list of persons that provide professional education that meets the director’s specifications under this section. An applicant or a licensee may not receive professional education from the applicant’s or licensee’s employer.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At the director’s request or at intervals the director specifies by rule, a licensee shall provide to the director the following information:

(A) Documentation that shows that the licensee has completed education required under this section;

(B) A list of health care providers within this state that the licensee contacted since the director’s last request or during the previous calendar year, as appropriate;

(C) The number of times the licensee contacted each health care provider;

(D) The location and duration of the licensee’s contact with each health care provider;

(E) Which pharmaceutical products the licensee promoted;

(F) Whether the licensee provided the health care provider with any product samples, materials or gifts and, if so, the monetary value of the samples, materials or gifts; and

(G) Whether and how the licensee otherwise compensated the health care provider for contact with the licensee.

(b) The director by rule may specify a form and contents for the disclosures required under this subsection.

(7) A licensee may not:

(a) Engage in any deceptive or misleading marketing of a pharmaceutical product, including knowingly concealing, suppressing, omitting, misrepresenting or misstating material facts concerning or related to a pharmaceutical product;

(b) Use a title or designation that could reasonably lead a health care provider or an employee of a health care provider to believe that the licensee is a health care provider if the licensee is not licensed as a health care provider or otherwise authorized to provide health care services; or

(c) Attend an examination of a patient without the patient’s consent.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director may suspend or revoke a license for a violation of a provision of this section and, in addition to and not in lieu of a suspension or revocation, may impose a civil penalty in an amount not less than $1,000 and not more than $3,000 for each violation. Each day during which a violation continues constitutes a separate violation. The director shall impose any civil penalties in accordance with ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(b) The director may not reinstate a license that the director suspended or revoked until the licensee has remedied all violations and has paid all applicable fees and civil penalties the director imposed.

(c) The director may not for a period of two years after revoking a license under this section for any cause reinstate or renew the license or issue a new license to a licensee whose license the director revoked. [2021 c.593 §1]

Note: 689.503 (Licensing of pharmaceutical representatives) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 689 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 689.503 — Licensing of pharmaceutical representatives; civil penalty; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.235 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.235
674.235 Denial, suspension and revocation of registration
Status: in_force

The Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board may deny registration or renewal of registration to an appraisal management company or suspend or revoke an appraisal management company registration for a violation of ORS 674.200 (Definitions for ORS 674.200 to 674.250) to 674.250 (Fees) , or of rules adopted by the board. [2010 c.87 §8; 2011 c.447 §15]

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

Source: Section 674.235 — Denial, suspension and revocation of registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.040 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.040
680.040 Qualifications of applicants for dental hygiene licensure examination
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a dental hygiene license shall be entitled to take the examination to practice dental hygiene in Oregon if the applicant:

(a) Is 18 years of age or older; and

(b) Is a graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency, if any, which must have been approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

(2) Foreign trained graduates of dental hygiene programs may apply for the dental hygiene licensure examination, providing the applicant meets the board’s requirements, by rule, as will reasonably assure that an applicant’s training and education are sufficient for licensure. [Amended by 1963 c.266 §4; 1973 c.122 §1; 1975 c.323 §2; 1979 c.526 §1; 1983 c.169 §20]

Source: Section 680.040 — Qualifications of applicants for dental hygiene licensure examination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.035 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.035
682.035 Application of ORS chapter 682
Status: in_force

ORS 820.330 (Failure to make, maintain and make available ambulance records) to 820.380 (Illegal ambulance or emergency vehicle sirens) and this chapter do not apply to:

(1) Ambulances owned by or operated, and emergency medical service providers who operate, under the control of the United States Government.

(2) Vehicles being used to render temporary assistance in the case of a major catastrophe or emergency with which the ambulance services of the surrounding locality are unable to cope, or when directed to be used to render temporary assistance by an official at the scene of an accident.

(3) Vehicles operated solely on private property or within the confines of institutional grounds, whether or not the incidental crossing of any highway through the property or grounds is involved.

(4) Vehicles operated by lumber industries solely for the transportation of lumber industry employees.

(5) Any person who drives or attends a patient, if the patient is transported in a vehicle described in subsections (2) to (4) of this section.

(6) Any person who otherwise by license is authorized to attend patients. [Formerly 823.030; 2007 c.70 §310; 2019 c.456 §52]

Source: Section 682.035 — Application of ORS chapter 682 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.390 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.390
690.390 Required standards for practitioners
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office shall establish standards for practitioners in a field of practice. The standards must require:

(1) That instruments used in a field of practice be sterilized in accordance with methods approved by the rules of the office;

(2) A practitioner working in a field of practice to be equipped with appropriate sterilizing equipment, hot and cold running water and a covered waste receptacle; and

(3) A practitioner working in a field of practice to keep case history cards for each client. [1987 c.698 §11; 1993 c.30 §7; 2005 c.648 §72; 2011 c.346 §16; 2013 c.568 §97]

Source: Section 690.390 — Required standards for practitioners; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.534 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.534
696.534 Records of escrow agents
Status: in_force

(1) An escrow agent shall keep and maintain at all times in the licensed office of the agent, complete and suitable records of escrow transactions made by the agent and of the business of the agent including, but not limited to, books, papers and data clearly reflecting the financial condition of the business of the agent. The records must be open for inspection by the Real Estate Commissioner or the commissioner’s authorized representatives at all times. An escrow agent shall keep escrow records for a period of six years from the date the escrow closes or is terminated. An escrow agent may maintain the records in any format, as determined by the commissioner by rule, that allows for inspection and copying by the commissioner or the commissioner’s representatives. When an escrow agent acts as a subservicer for another escrow agent, the subservicer shall keep its records in the manner required for an escrow agent under this section.

(2) Notwithstanding the requirement of subsection (1) of this section that an escrow agent maintain escrow records in the agent’s licensed office, an escrow agent shall keep escrow records in the office in which the transaction occurred for one year from the date the escrow closes or is terminated.

(3) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section to maintain escrow records in specified locations, an escrow agent may maintain escrow records at another location satisfactory to the commissioner if the escrow agent provides the commissioner with prior written notice of the proposed location. [2003 c.427 §3]

Note: See note under 696.532 (Limited license) .

Source: Section 696.534 — Records of escrow agents; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.114 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.114
701.114 Change in responsible managing individual or persons exercising control of contractor
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this subsection, a contractor licensed under this chapter shall immediately notify the Construction Contractors Board of any change in the identity, name or address of a person who holds a position with the contractor that is described in ORS 701.046 (License application) (1)(h), (i) or (j) or of a responsible managing individual for the contractor as defined in ORS 701.091 (Responsible managing individual) . A contractor described in ORS 701.046 (License application) (2) is not required to report a change in the identity, name or address of a person described in ORS 701.046 (License application) (1)(h), (i) or (j).

(2) Except as provided in this subsection, if a partner or joint venturer departs from a contractor that is a partnership or joint venture, the contractor must obtain a new license before continuing to conduct activities that require a license under this chapter. A contractor described in ORS 701.046 (License application) (2) that is a partnership or joint venture is not required to obtain a new license upon departure of a partner or joint venturer. [2007 c.114 §7; 2007 c.478 §1a; 2009 c.226 §7; 2013 c.300 §2]

Source: Section 701.114 — Change in responsible managing individual or persons exercising control of contractor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.640 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.640
701.640 Prohibition against contrary provisions, covenants or clauses
Status: in_force

(1) A construction contract may not include any provision, covenant or clause that:

(a) Makes the construction contract subject to the laws of another state or that requires any litigation, arbitration or other dispute resolution proceeding arising from the construction contract to be conducted in another state; or

(b) States that a party to the construction contract cannot suspend performance under the construction contract or terminate the construction contract if another party to the construction contract fails to make prompt payments under the construction contract pursuant to ORS 701.620 (Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640) to 701.640 (Prohibition against contrary provisions, covenants or clauses) .

(2) Any provision, covenant or clause described in subsection (1) of this section is void and unenforceable. [2003 c.675 §58; 2011 c.553 §5]

Note: See note under 701.620 (Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640) .

Source: Section 701.640 — Prohibition against contrary provisions, covenants or clauses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.036 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.036
678.036 Liability of nurse supervising nursing assistants
Status: in_force

(1) A nurse who is responsible for supervising nursing assistants shall not be considered to be supervising a nursing assistant who administers medication while the nurse is absent from the facility at which the administration occurs unless the nursing assistant is acting pursuant to specific instructions from the nurse or the nurse fails to leave instructions when the nurse should have done so.

(2) A nurse who is responsible for supervising nursing assistants shall not be subject to an action for civil damages for the failure of a nursing assistant who administers medication to notify the nurse of any patient reaction to the medication perceived by the assistant.

(3) A nurse who delegates the provision of nursing care to another person pursuant to ORS 678.150 (Powers, functions and duties of board, officers and executive director) shall not be subject to an action for civil damages for the performance of a person to whom nursing care is delegated unless the person is acting pursuant to specific instructions from the nurse or the nurse fails to leave instructions when the nurse should have done so. [1981 c.431 §2; 1987 c.369 §3; 2021 c.189 §2]

Source: Section 678.036 — Liability of nurse supervising nursing assistants; liability when duties delegated , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.117 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.117
678.117 Procedure for imposing civil penalty
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall adopt by rule a schedule establishing the amount of civil penalty that may be imposed for any violation of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) or any rule of the board. No civil penalty shall exceed $5,000.

(2) In imposing a penalty pursuant to this section, the board shall consider the following factors:

(a) The past history of the person incurring the penalty in observing the provisions of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) and the rules adopted pursuant thereto.

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

(3) Any penalty imposed under this section may be remitted or mitigated upon such terms and conditions as the board considers proper and consistent with the public health and safety.

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

(5) All penalties recovered under this section shall be credited to the special account described in ORS 678.170 (Disposition of receipts) . [1973 c.584 §22; 1981 c.369 §8; 1985 c.23 §3; 1991 c.734 §72; 1999 c.375 §2]

Source: Section 678.117 — Procedure for imposing civil penalty; amount; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.514 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.514
697.514 Application review and license issuance
Status: in_force

(1) After an applicant has submitted a complete application, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall review the application and may investigate the applicant’s financial condition and responsibility, financial and business experience, character and general fitness to conduct a check-cashing business. The director may also determine if the applicant has complied with applicable provisions of ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) and of federal law.

(2) The director shall issue a license to the applicant to conduct a check-cashing business at the locations identified in the application if the director finds that:

(a) The applicant and the applicant’s members, officers, directors and principals are financially responsible, have a good character and a good reputation and are experienced and generally fit to conduct a check-cashing business efficiently, in the public interest and in accordance with law;

(b) The applicant has fulfilled the requirements imposed under ORS 697.510 (License application form and contents) ; and

(c) The applicant has paid the license and investigation fees required under ORS 697.512 (Application fee and investigation fee) .

(3) A license issued under this section expires on December 31 of the calendar year in which the director issues the license. A licensee may not assign or transfer a license issued under this section. A licensee may renew a license after paying a license fee in an amount the director prescribes by rule and only if the licensee meets conditions that the director prescribes by rule, including a condition that the licensee renew a license under the terms of the director’s agreement with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System.

(4) The director shall deny the application if the applicant does not meet the requirements set forth in this section. The director shall issue any denial in writing and shall describe the reasons for the denial.

(5) If the director denies a license under this section, the applicant may request a hearing in accordance with ORS 183.435 (Period allowed to request hearing for license refusal on grounds other than test or inspection results) . After receiving the applicant’s request, the director shall grant the applicant a hearing under ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) . [2007 c.358 §6; 2015 c.118 §3]

Source: Section 697.514 — Application review and license issuance; expiration and renewal; grounds for denial; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.825 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.825
673.825 Right of action
Status: in_force

(1) A person that claims to have suffered damage because an exchange facilitator violated a provision of ORS 673.815 (Custodial duties) or 673.820 (Prohibitions) has a right of action on the bonds or deposits described in ORS 673.810 (Duty to maintain bonds or deposits) . An action under this subsection does not limit the remedies available to the person under this section or under other provisions of law.

(2) An exchange facilitator that violates a provision of ORS 673.815 (Custodial duties) or 673.820 (Prohibitions) is subject to an action for damages brought in a circuit court of this state. [2013 c.392 §6]

Source: Section 673.825 — Right of action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.195 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.195
689.195 Employees
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy may, in its discretion, employ persons in positions or capacities as it deems necessary to the proper conduct of board business and to the fulfillment of the board’s responsibilities as defined by this chapter.

(2) The employees of the board other than the executive director shall receive, as compensation, an annual salary payable monthly, the amount of which shall be determined by law, and reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with performance of their official duties. [1979 c.777 §16; 1985 c.565 §102; 2009 c.756 §76]

Source: Section 689.195 — Employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.015 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.015
684.015 Prohibited practices
Status: in_force

(1) Without first complying with the provisions of this chapter, no person shall:

(a) Practice or attempt to practice chiropractic.

(b) Buy, sell or fraudulently obtain a diploma or license to practice chiropractic, whether recorded or not.

(c) Use the title “Chiropractic,” “D.C.,” “Chiropractor,” “Chiropractic D.C.,” or “Ph.C.,” or any word or title to induce belief that the person is engaged in the practice of chiropractic.

(d) Place upon any door a sign for the purpose of displaying any of the titles mentioned in paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(2) The display of such titles or any of them fraudulently obtained is prima facie evidence that such person is fraudulently engaged in the practice of chiropractic and subject to this chapter.

(3) No person practicing under this chapter shall administer or write prescriptions for, or dispense drugs, practice optometry or naturopathic medicine or do major surgery. [Formerly 684.110]

Source: Section 684.015 — Prohibited practices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.138 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.138
678.138 Exception from certain disciplinary actions for provision of reproductive or gender-affirming health care service
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Board of Nursing may not suspend or revoke a person’s license or refuse to grant a license to a person, because of a conviction or disciplinary action by another state resulting solely from the person’s provision of a reproductive or gender-affirming health care service that is otherwise lawful in this state but unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the person provided the service, so long as the service provided was performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the service. [2023 c.228 §35]

Source: Section 678.138 — Exception from certain disciplinary actions for provision of reproductive or gender-affirming health care service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.990 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.990
696.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of any provision of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.130 (Effect of revocation of license) , 696.200 (Main office) , 696.205 (Death or incapacity of sole principal real estate broker or sole licensed real estate property manager) , 696.241 (Clients’ trust accounts) 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) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) Any officer, director or shareholder or agent of a corporation, or member or agent of a partnership or association, who personally participates in or is an accessory to any violation of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.130 (Effect of revocation of license) , 696.200 (Main office) , 696.205 (Death or incapacity of sole principal real estate broker or sole licensed real estate property manager) , 696.241 (Clients’ trust accounts) 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) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) by the partnership, association or corporation, is subject to the penalties prescribed in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A violation of any one of the provisions of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(4) Any person that violates ORS 696.020 (License required for individuals engaged in professional real estate activities) (2) may be required by the Real Estate Commissioner to forfeit and pay to the General Fund of the State Treasury a civil penalty in an amount determined by the commissioner of:

(a) Not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,500 for the first offense of unlicensed professional real estate activity; and

(b) Not less than $2,500 nor more than $5,000 for the second and subsequent offenses of unlicensed professional real estate activity.

(5) In addition to the civil penalty set forth in subsection (4) of this section, any person that violates ORS 696.020 (License required for individuals engaged in professional real estate activities) may be required by the commissioner to forfeit and pay to the General Fund of the State Treasury a civil penalty in an amount determined by the commissioner but not to exceed the amount by which such person profited in any transaction that violates ORS 696.020 (License required for individuals engaged in professional real estate activities) .

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a real estate licensee who is a real estate property manager or principal real estate broker and who is engaging in or who has engaged in the management of rental real estate may be required to forfeit and pay to the General Fund of the State Treasury a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day of violation, or a lesser penalty in an amount determined by the commissioner, if the licensee fails to comply with rules that require the licensee to produce for inspection records related to the management of rental real estate that are maintained by the licensee as provided by ORS 696.280 (Records of licensed real estate property managers and real estate brokers) .

(b) A civil penalty imposed under this subsection may not exceed $10,000.

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

(8) The civil penalty provisions of subsections (4) to (6) of this section are in addition to and not in lieu of the criminal penalties for unlicensed professional real estate activity in subsections (1) and (2) of this section.

(9) For the purposes of subsection (4) of this section, any violation of ORS 696.020 (License required for individuals engaged in professional real estate activities) (2) that results from a failure of a real estate licensee to renew a license within the time allowed by law constitutes a single offense of unlicensed professional real estate activity for each 30-day period after expiration of the license during which the individual engages in professional real estate activity. A civil penalty imposed for a violation of ORS 696.020 (License required for individuals engaged in professional real estate activities) (2) that results from a failure of a real estate licensee to renew a license within the time allowed by law is not subject to the minimum dollar amounts specified in subsection (4) of this section.

(10) Subsection (5) of this section does not apply to a violation of ORS 696.020 (License required for individuals engaged in professional real estate activities) (2) that results from a failure of a real estate licensee to renew a license within the time allowed by law. [Subsection (3) enacted as 1963 c.440 §18; 1977 c.649 §50; 1981 c.617 §34; 1989 c.724 §11; 1991 c.734 §86; 2001 c.300 §68; 2005 c.116 §17; 2005 c.393 §8; 2007 c.319 §23; 2009 c.224 §7; 2022 c.18 §1]

Source: Section 696.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.053 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.053
700.053 Qualifications of waste water specialist applicant
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for registration as a waste water specialist shall submit an application to the Health Licensing Office in the manner required by the Environmental Health Registration Board. The application shall be on a form approved by the office, include proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant meets the education and experience requirements under subsection (3) of this section and include payment of the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(2) The office shall issue a registration as a waste water specialist to an applicant whose application complies with subsection (1) of this section and who successfully completes the examination required under subsection (5) of this section and passes the examination required under subsection (6) of this section.

(3) An applicant for registration as a waste water specialist is required to have:

(a) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including at least 45 quarter hours or the equivalent in soil science courses and two years of experience in waste water treatment, disposal and reuse within this state supervised by a registered waste water specialist or by an equally qualified person as determined by the board;

(b) A graduate degree in soil science from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in waste water treatment, disposal and reuse within this state supervised by a registered waste water specialist or by an equally qualified person as determined by the board; or

(c) A graduate degree in soil science from an accredited college or university and to currently be certified as a professional soil scientist.

(4) Soil science schooling obtained while serving in the United States Public Health Service or a branch of the Armed Services of the United States may be credited toward the soil science course requirement under subsection (3)(a) of this section. The board may use any system it considers reliable in assigning credit for relevant schooling under this subsection, including but not limited to assigning credit in conformance with the “Guide to Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Services” published by the American Council on Education.

(5) The board may, at its discretion, conduct an examination of candidates for registration as waste water specialists. The examination may be on any matter pertaining to the fitness of the applicant to be registered as a waste water specialist, but may not duplicate matters covered on the examination required under subsection (6) of this section.

(6) Every applicant for registration as a waste water specialist shall be given a written or practical examination prepared by the board and designed to test the technical competence of the applicant in all major areas of waste water sanitation. [1995 c.572 §3; 2003 c.547 §96; 2005 c.22 §478; 2005 c.648 §109; 2013 c.314 §62; 2013 c.568 §130]

Source: Section 700.053 — Qualifications of waste water specialist applicant; application; examination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.146 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.146
701.146 Resolution of complaints involving work on large commercial structures or certain small commercial structures
Status: in_force

For a complaint described in ORS 701.139 (Complaint validity) (2) or (3)(c) or a complaint under ORS 701.139 (Complaint validity) (3)(b) that a complainant elects to have resolved under this section:

(1) The person seeking to file the complaint with the Construction Contractors Board must:

(a) Bring an action on the dispute against the licensed contractor in a court of competent jurisdiction; or

(b) Initiate a proceeding to resolve the dispute through binding arbitration substantially in conformance with ORS 36.600 (Definitions) to 36.740 (Relationship to electronic signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) .

(2) The complainant must file the complaint with the Construction Contractors Board by delivering to the board a copy of the complainant’s court pleading or the demand for arbitration or other document necessary to initiate arbitration. The pleading, demand or other document must be accompanied by a completed board complaint form. The complainant must also give notice to the surety on the bond by delivering to the surety a copy of the complainant’s court pleading or the demand for arbitration or other document necessary to initiate arbitration and a copy of the completed board complaint form. Delivery to the board and the surety must be accomplished by certified mail, return receipt requested, no later than the earlier of:

(a) The 90th day after filing the court action or after filing or making the arbitration demand or other initiation of arbitration;

(b) The 14th day before the first day of trial or arbitration; or

(c) The 30th day before:

(A) The court issues a judgment in the action; or

(B) The arbitrator issues an award on the arbitration.

(3) Filing the complaint with the board under subsection (2) of this section constitutes filing the complaint for purposes of establishing timeliness of the complaint under ORS 701.143 (Requirement for timely filing of complaints) and priority of the complaint for possible payment from the bond under ORS 701.157 (Satisfaction of order against commercial contractor) .

(4) Except as provided in this subsection and subsection (8) of this section, if the complainant properly gives notice to the surety under subsection (2) of this section, a judgment or award against the contractor entered in the action or arbitration is binding on the surety. If the complainant delivers the notice required under subsection (2) of this section to the wrong surety, the surety receiving the notice may avoid being bound by a judgment or award by delivering notice of the mistake to the complainant or the complainant’s attorney of record, and to the board, on or before the 30th day after the surety receives notice under subsection (2) of this section. Delivery of the notice of mistake must be by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by facsimile machine or other form of transmission with an acknowledgment of receipt.

(5) A surety under subsection (2) of this section has an absolute right to intervene in an action or arbitration brought or initiated under subsection (1) of this section. A complainant may not join a surety as a party to an action or arbitration unless the complainant disputes the validity or timeliness of the surety’s notice of mistake or the surety disputes the validity or timeliness of the delivery to the surety of the notice required by subsection (2) of this section. If the surety elects to intervene or is joined as a party, the surety is bound by all issues of fact and law determined by the court or arbitrator and may not seek board review of those determinations.

(6) If a court issues a judgment on an action, or reduces an arbitration award to judgment, against a contractor on a complaint described in subsection (1) of this section, the complainant must deliver a certified copy of the judgment to the board and to the surety no later than the 30th day after entry of the judgment in order to maintain the complaint and possibly receive payment from the bond. The entry of a final judgment against the contractor concludes the contractor’s involvement in any proceedings to determine whether the complaint is subject to payment from the bond. The complainant and the surety are the only parties to the administrative process set forth in subsection (8) of this section.

(7) If a complaint is filed under ORS 701.140 (Types of allowable complaints) (4), the complainant may recover payment from the bond of the contractor as provided in subsection (4) or (8) of this section or by obtaining a final order issued by the Bureau of Labor and Industries that states an amount of unpaid wages that the licensed contractor owes to the wage claimant.

(8) Upon receipt of a timely delivered certified copy of the judgment as described in subsection (6) of this section, the board shall issue a determination that the surety must pay the amount stated by the board. The determination issued by the board is an order in other than a contested case proceeding. The determination shall include the amount of the judgment together with any costs, interest and attorney fees awarded under the judgment, to the extent that the judgment, costs, interest and fees are within the jurisdiction of the board. The board’s determination of the complaint is limited to whether the complaint comes within the jurisdiction of the board and is subject to payment by the surety. [2001 c.197 §4; 2003 c.294 §1; 2003 c.598 §50; 2005 c.263 §1; 2007 c.793 §15; 2007 c.836 §67; 2011 c.630 §§47,67; 2016 c.99 §9; 2019 c.444 §8]

Source: Section 701.146 — Resolution of complaints involving work on large commercial structures or certain small commercial structures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.015 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.015
704.015 Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter does not apply to outfitting and guiding services that are not offered or provided for compensation or monetary gain.

(2) Outfitting and guiding services are not offered or provided for compensation or monetary gain if:

(a) A person does not receive, or has not entered into an agreement to receive, any dues, fee, salary, commission, bonus, tip, compensation, equipment, material, livestock, supplies, rental payment, amortization payment, depreciation payment or other financial gain for the outfitting and guiding services; or

(b) A person does not receive, or has not entered into an agreement to receive, money or other remuneration for the outfitting and guiding services except for the sharing of the costs or expenses for a trip by trip participants.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Costs or expenses for a trip” means the costs or expenses for food, fuel, bait or other consumable items used during a trip.

(B) “Costs or expenses for a trip” does not include any costs or expenses related to equipment maintenance, insurance, moorage, leases or fees for the use of an area.

(b) “Trip” means the duration of an outdoor recreational activity beginning:

(A) For water-based activities, at the point of departure from a dock, pier, float, moorage or shore-based landing where a person enters a watercraft; or

(B) For land-based activities, at the trailhead or other entry point to the area where the outdoor recreational activity begins. [2013 c.422 §3]

Source: Section 704.015 — Applicability of chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.026 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.026
680.026 Application of fluoride varnishes to teeth of children by certain counselors and health assistants
Status: in_force

Counselors and health assistants who have been trained in the application of fluoride varnishes to the teeth of children may apply fluoride varnishes to the teeth of children enrolled in or receiving services or benefits from the Women, Infants and Children Program, the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program or a federal Head Start grant program. [2007 c.379 §6; 2023 c.547 §30]

Note: 680.026 (Application of fluoride varnishes to teeth of children by certain counselors and health assistants) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 680 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 680.026 — Application of fluoride varnishes to teeth of children by certain counselors and health assistants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.720 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.720
696.720 Remedies are concurrent
Status: in_force

The remedies provided for in ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) are in addition to and not exclusive of any other remedies provided by law.

Source: Section 696.720 — Remedies are concurrent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.180 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.180
692.180 Grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew licenses or certificates
Status: in_force

(1) Upon complaint or upon its own motion, the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board may investigate a complaint made by any person or by the board. If the board finds any of the causes described in this section in regard to any person, licensee or applicant or the holder of a certificate of authority, the board may impose a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation, suspend or revoke a license to practice or to operate under this chapter or refuse to grant or renew a license. The causes are as follows:

(a) Misrepresentation in the conduct of business or in obtaining a license.

(b) Fraudulent or dishonest conduct, when the conduct bears a demonstrable relationship to funeral service practice, embalming practice or the operation of cemeteries, crematoriums or other facilities for final disposition of human remains.

(c) Except as provided in this paragraph, solicitation of human remains by the licensee or any agent, assistant or employee of the licensee, either before or after death. This paragraph does not apply to:

(A) Activities permissible under ORS 97.923 (Definitions for ORS 97.923 to 97.949) to 97.949 (Notification by director to appropriate federal, state or local law enforcement officer of violation of ORS 97.923 to 97.949) ; or

(B) The sale, in accordance with provisions of the Insurance Code, of prearranged funeral or cemetery merchandise or services, or any combination thereof, to be funded by the contemporaneous or subsequent assignment of a life insurance policy or an annuity contract.

(d) Offensive treatment of dead human bodies or evidence that a body in the person’s custody has been disposed of in violation of ORS chapter 432 or rules adopted pursuant thereto.

(e) Aiding or abetting a person who is not a licensee or a trainee in any act involving the disposition of dead human bodies before the bodies undergo final disposition or before the bodies are transported out of the State of Oregon.

(f) Sale or reuse of any casket or body container that has been previously utilized for the placement of a deceased human body. This does not include use of a rental cover as defined in ORS 692.010 (Definitions) .

(g) Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any rules adopted under this chapter.

(h) Violation of any provision of ORS 97.929 (Exceptions to ORS 97.923 to 97.949) or 97.937 (Deposit of trust funds made by endowment care cemeteries) or regulations adopted by the Federal Trade Commission regulating funeral industry practices.

(i) Conviction of a crime, when the crime bears a demonstrable relationship to funeral service practice, embalming practice, death care consultant practice or the operation of cemeteries, crematoriums or other facilities for final disposition of human remains. A certified copy of the conviction is conclusive evidence of the conviction.

(j) Violation of ORS chapter 97 as it relates to disposition of human bodies and to cemeteries.

(k) Refusing to surrender promptly the custody of a dead human body, upon the express order of the person lawfully entitled to the custody of the body.

(L) Acting as the legal representative of any deceased person for whom the licensee has rendered services governed by this chapter. This subsection does not prohibit a licensee from acting as the legal representative of a deceased relative or a deceased licensee if the deceased licensee was a partner, employee or employer in the licensee’s practice.

(m) Failure to pay any civil penalty imposed by the board within 10 days after the order is entered or, if appealed, within 10 days after the order is sustained on appeal.

(n) Impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards) .

(2) All amounts recovered under this section shall be deposited in the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board Account established under ORS 692.375 (State Mortuary and Cemetery Board Account) .

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

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

(5) Information that the board obtains as part of an investigation into licensee or applicant conduct or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving licensee or applicant conduct is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) . [Amended by 1971 c.115 §12; 1983 c.810 §16; 1985 c.207 §12; 1987 c.252 §8; 1987 c.813 §10; 1991 c.734 §82; 1995 c.326 §1; 1995 c.696 §45; 1997 c.791 §53; 1999 c.59 §207; 2001 c.796 §21; 2009 c.709 §13; 2009 c.756 §84; 2015 c.367 §16]

Source: Section 692.180 — Grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew licenses or certificates; civil penalty; investigation; confidentiality , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.205 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.205
681.205 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Approved college or university” means a college or university offering a graduate program of study in speech-language pathology or audiology, leading to a master’s or doctoral degree, that is fully accredited or conditionally approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, or its successor agency, or has been otherwise determined by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to meet the association standards as incorporated into board rules.

(2) “Audiologist” means a person who practices audiology and who uses publicly any title or description of services incorporating the words “audiologist,” “hearing clinician,” “hearing therapist” or any similar titles or descriptions of service.

(3) “Conditional license” means a license issued to an applicant under ORS 681.325 (Issuance of conditional license) .

(4) “Practice audiology” means:

(a) To apply the principles, methods and procedures of measurement, prediction, evaluation, testing, counseling, consultation and instruction that relate to the development and disorders of hearing, vestibular functions and related language and speech disorders to prevent or modify the disorders or to assist individuals in auditory and related skills for communication.

(b) To fit or sell hearing aids.

(5) “Practice speech-language pathology” means to apply the principles, methods and procedures of measurement, prediction, evaluation, testing, counseling, consultation and instruction that relate to the development and disorders of speech, voice, swallowing and related language and hearing disorders to prevent or modify the disorders or to assist individuals in cognition-language and communication skills.

(6) “Speech-language pathologist” means a person who practices speech-language pathology and who uses publicly any title or description of services including but not limited to the words “speech-language pathologist,” “speech correctionist,” “speech therapist,” “speech clinician,” “language pathologist,” “language therapist” or any similar titles or descriptions of services.

(7) “Speech-language pathology assistant” means a person who provides speech-language pathology services under the direction and supervision of a speech-language pathologist licensed under ORS 681.250 (Requirement for license in speech-language pathology or audiology) .

(8) “Unethical conduct” means:

(a) Obtaining any fee by fraud or misrepresentation.

(b) Employing directly or indirectly any person who is unlicensed or whose license is suspended to perform any work covered by this chapter.

(c) Using or causing or promoting the use of any advertising matter, promotional literature, testimonial, guarantee, warranty, label, brand, insignia, or any other representation, however disseminated or published, that is misleading, deceiving, improbable or untruthful.

(d) Representing that the services or advice of a person licensed to practice medicine will be used or made available in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology if that is not true, or using the word “doctor” or “professor” or other like words, abbreviations, or symbols inaccurately.

(e) Permitting a person other than the license or conditional license holder to use the license or conditional license.

(f) Violating the ethical standards of practice adopted by the board under ORS 681.420 (Powers and duties) . [Formerly 694.305; 1985 c.64 §3; 1989 c.224 §133; 1989 c.491 §67; 1995 c.280 §1; 2001 c.626 §1; 2005 c.698 §1; 2011 c.133 §11]

Source: Section 681.205 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.520 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.520
696.520 Application of ORS 696.505 to 696.590
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) do not apply to and the term “escrow agent” does not include:

(1) Any person doing business under the laws of this state or the United States relating to banks, mutual savings banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, consumer finance companies, or insurance companies except to the extent that the person provides real estate closing escrow services other than those permitted under subsection (3) of this section.

(2) An attorney at law rendering services in the performance of duties as attorney at law.

(3) Any firm or corporation lending money on real or personal property and which firm or corporation is subject to licensing, supervision or auditing by a federal or state agency but only to the extent of closing a loan transaction between the firm or corporation and a borrower, and seller, if a fee for escrow services is not charged to the seller.

(4) Any person doing any of the acts specified in ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) (5) under order of any court.

(5) Any real estate broker or principal real estate broker licensed under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) who performs the closing for the principals in a real estate transaction handled by the broker, if the principals are not charged a separate fee for escrow services.

(6) Any collection agency registered under ORS 697.015 (Registration requirement) that is engaged in any collection or billing activity without holding documents relating to the debt. [1963 c.440 §2; 1967 c.359 §701; 1971 c.398 §1; 1977 c.351 §6; 1981 c.617 §22; 1991 c.874 §3; 2001 c.300 §37; 2003 c.427 §6; 2007 c.337 §7; 2017 c.234 §24]

Source: Section 696.520 — Application of ORS 696.505 to 696.590 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.240 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.240
683.240 Council on Optometric Nontopical Formulary
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Council on Optometric Nontopical Formulary is established and shall consist of seven members appointed as follows:

(A) One member of the Oregon Board of Optometry appointed by the Oregon Board of Optometry;

(B) One member who is a pharmacist licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy or a person with an advanced degree in pharmacology or pharmacognosy appointed by the State Board of Pharmacy;

(C) One member of the Oregon Medical Board appointed by the Oregon Medical Board;

(D) One member of the faculty of the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine appointed by the Oregon Medical Board;

(E) One member who is a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 appointed by the Oregon Medical Board after consideration of three qualified nominees provided by the Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology;

(F) One member who is a practicing optometrist appointed by the Oregon Board of Optometry after consideration of three qualified nominees from the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association; and

(G) One member with a degree in optometry or ophthalmology who is a member of the faculty at a college of optometry appointed by the Oregon Board of Optometry.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The chair of the council shall be elected by a majority of the members.

(B) The term of office of each member of the council shall be two years. A member shall serve until a successor is appointed. If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled for the unexpired term by a person with the same qualifications as the vacating member.

(C) Any member of the council who fails to attend two consecutive meetings of the council, whether regular or special, shall forfeit office unless the council member is prevented from attending by serious illness of the member or of a member of the council member’s family.

(D) Meetings of the council shall be called at the request of the chair or at the request of two or more members of the council.

(E) Members of the council shall serve without compensation.

(2) After public hearings, the council shall determine the substances to be included in the optometric nontopical formulary that may be used by an optometrist under ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) (3). The council shall review the formulary periodically. Immediately upon adoption or revision of the formulary, the council shall transmit the approved formulary to the Oregon Board of Optometry. The board shall adopt the formulary or a portion of the formulary. If the council approves protocols for the use of a nontopical pharmaceutical agent and the board adopts the portion of the formulary listing that agent, the board must also adopt those protocols. The board may not expand or add to the formulary submitted for adoption in any manner. [2001 c.632 §7]

Note: 683.240 (Council on Optometric Nontopical Formulary) was added to and made a part of 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.310 (Professional corporation regulation not required) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 683.240 — Council on Optometric Nontopical Formulary; membership; duties; formulary and protocols , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 699.030 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 699 / Section 699.030
699.030 Liability for other property
Status: in_force

(1) The liability of the keeper of any inn or hotel, whether individual, partnership, or corporation, for loss or injury to personal property placed by guests under the care of the keeper, other than that described in ORS 699.010 (Limitation on innkeeper or hotelkeeper liability for valuables) and 699.020 (Safekeeping of baggage) , shall be that of a depository for hire. However, in no case shall such liability exceed $150 for each trunk and its contents, $50 for each valise and its contents and $10 for each box, bundle or package and contents so placed under the care of the keeper, and $50 for all other miscellaneous effects, including wearing apparel and personal belongings, unless the keeper has consented in writing with the guest to assume a greater liability.

(2) If any person suffers baggage or property to remain in any inn or hotel after leaving it as a guest, and after the relation of innkeeper and guest between the guest and proprietor of the inn or hotel has ceased, or forwards baggage or property to the inn or hotel before becoming a guest thereof and the baggage or property received into the inn or hotel, the innkeeper or hotelkeeper, if the keeper holds such baggage or property, shall hold it solely at the risk of such person.

Source: Section 699.030 — Liability for other property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors699.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.640 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.640
688.640 Application for certificate
Status: in_force

(1) For any person to be certified as a hemodialysis technician, an application for certification shall be made to the Oregon Health Authority. The application shall be upon forms prescribed by the authority and shall contain:

(a) The name and address of the applicant.

(b) The name and location of the training course successfully completed by the applicant and the date of completion and, if an extended period of time has elapsed since the completion of the training, of the required amount of continuing education.

(c) Such other information as the authority may reasonably require to determine compliance with applicable provisions of ORS 688.625 (Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665) to 688.665 (Rules) and the rules adopted thereunder.

(2) The authority, in consultation with the Oregon Medical Board and the Oregon State Board of Nursing, shall adopt rules establishing initial training and continuing education requirements. [1997 c.580 §4; 2009 c.595 §1097]

Source: Section 688.640 — Application for certificate; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.050 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.050
673.050 General qualifications for candidates for C.P.A. examination
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a candidate for admission to the examination for a certified public accountant certificate shall present satisfactory evidence of graduation with a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university that is accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations or by another accrediting body that is recognized by the Oregon Board of Accountancy, and shall have completed 120 or more semester hours or 180 or more quarter hours or the equivalent thereof, including courses in the study of accounting, business, economics, finance, written and oral communications and other subjects as determined by the board as appropriate for the accountancy profession.

(2) A person may apply to take the examination for the certificate of certified public accountant for the purpose of obtaining a license as a public accountant under ORS 673.100 (License as public accountant) if the person presents satisfactory evidence of graduation from a high school with a four-year course or of having acquired an equivalent education, and has completed two years of public accountancy experience or the equivalent that meets the experience requirements established by the board by rule. [Amended by 1973 c.827 §66; 1979 c.84 §1; 1981 c.89 §4; 1997 c.640 §1; 1999 c.322 §§5,6; 2001 c.735 §2; 2007 c.112 §3; 2023 c.6 §2]

Source: Section 673.050 — General qualifications for candidates for C.P.A. examination; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.647 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.647
676.647 Prohibition on use of unregistered device
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not use a device that is not registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration to perform advanced nonablative esthetics procedures.

(2) The Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2021 c.366 §2]

Source: Section 676.647 — Prohibition on use of unregistered device; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.994 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.994
702.994 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education may assess a civil penalty against an athlete agent not to exceed $25,000 for a violation of this section and ORS 702.005 (Definitions) to 702.065 (Uniformity of law) .

(2) Civil penalties under subsection (1) of this section shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(3) All civil penalties recovered under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund and are available for general governmental expenses. [2005 c.525 §19]

Source: Section 702.994 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.185 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.185
676.185 Definitions for ORS 676.185 to 676.200
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 676.185 (Definitions for ORS 676.185 to 676.200) to 676.200 (Board participation in program) :

(1) “Direct supervisor” means the individual who is responsible for:

(a) Supervising a licensee enrolled in the impaired health professional program;

(b) Monitoring the licensee’s compliance with the requirements of the program; and

(c) Periodically reporting to the program on the licensee’s compliance with the requirements of the program.

(2) “Health profession licensing board” means:

(a) A health professional regulatory board as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) ; or

(b) The Health Licensing Office for a board, council or program listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) .

(3) “Impaired professional” means a licensee who is unable to practice with professional skill and safety by reason of habitual or excessive use or abuse of drugs, alcohol or other substances that impair ability or by reason of a mental health disorder.

(4) “Licensee” means a health professional licensed or certified by or registered with a health profession licensing board.

(5) “Substantial noncompliance” includes the following:

(a) Criminal behavior;

(b) Conduct that causes injury, death or harm to the public, or a patient, including sexual impropriety with a patient;

(c) Impairment in a health care setting in the course of employment;

(d) A positive toxicology test result as determined by federal regulations pertaining to drug testing;

(e) Violation of a restriction on a licensee’s practice imposed by the impaired health professional program established under ORS 676.190 (Establishment of program) or the licensee’s health profession licensing board;

(f) Civil commitment for mental illness;

(g) Failure to participate in the program after entering into a diversion agreement under ORS 676.190 (Establishment of program) ; or

(h) Failure to enroll in the program after being referred to the program. [2009 c.697 §1; 2013 c.314 §6; 2013 c.367 §1; 2013 c.568 §19; 2017 c.155 §12a; 2017 c.499 §8]

Source: Section 676.185 — Definitions for ORS 676.185 to 676.200 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.175 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.175
677.175 Retirement
Status: in_force

(1) A person licensed to practice under this chapter may retire from practice by notifying the Oregon Medical Board in writing of such intention to retire. Upon receipt of this notice the board shall record the fact that the person is retired and excuse such person from further payment of registration fees. During the period of retirement no such person may practice. If a retired licensee desires to return to practice, the licensee shall apply to the board in writing for active registration. The board shall take action on the application as if the licensee were listed by the board as inactive and applying for active registration.

(2) If a person licensed to practice under this chapter ceases to practice for a period of 12 or more consecutive months, the board in its discretion may require the person to prove to its satisfaction that the licensee has maintained competence.

(3) The surrender, retirement or other forfeiture, expiration or cancellation of a license issued by the board shall not deprive the board of its authority to institute or continue a disciplinary action against the licensee upon any ground provided by law. [1967 c.470 §25; 1983 c.486 §18; 1989 c.830 §8; 1991 c.485 §4]

Source: Section 677.175 — Retirement; cessation of practice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.695 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.695
672.695 Public agencies required to contract with or for registered geologist
Status: in_force

This state and its political subdivisions, such as a county, city or a legally constituted board, district, commission or authority, shall contract for geological services only with persons registered under ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) or a firm employing a registered geologist. [1977 c.612 §21]

Source: Section 672.695 — Public agencies required to contract with or for registered geologist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.340 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.340
675.340 Enforcement procedure
Status: in_force

The district attorney shall prosecute all persons charged with violations of any of the provisions of ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) and 675.990 (Penalties) (2). The director, under the direction of the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, shall aid the district attorney in the enforcement of ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) and 675.990 (Penalties) (2). [1977 c.858 §17; 2003 c.130 §5]

Source: Section 675.340 — Enforcement procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.725 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.725
676.725 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office may impose on a temporary staffing agency a civil penalty not to exceed $500 per day per violation of ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) , 676.704 (Prohibition on operation without authorization) , 676.707 (Temporary staffing agency duties regarding personnel, records) or 676.710 (Complaint process) . The office shall consider as a separate violation each assignment of an individual personnel member in violation of ORS 676.707 (Temporary staffing agency duties regarding personnel, records) (1).

(2) Moneys from civil penalties imposed under this section shall be deposited in the Health Licensing Office Account established under ORS 676.625 (Health Licensing Office Account) for the administration of ORS 676.695 (Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725) to 676.725 (Civil penalties) . [2022 c.92 §7; 2023 c.506 §5]

Note: The amendments to 676.725 (Civil penalties) by section 14, 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.

676.725 (Civil penalties) . (1) The Health Licensing Office may impose on a temporary staffing agency a civil penalty not to exceed $500 per day per violation of ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) , 676.704 (Prohibition on operation without authorization) , 676.707 (Temporary staffing agency duties regarding personnel, records) , 676.710 (Complaint process) , 676.716 (Temporary staffing agency maximum rates) , 676.719 (Exception from maximum rates) or 676.722 (Waiver of maximum rates) . The office shall consider as a separate violation each assignment of an individual personnel member in violation of ORS 676.707 (Temporary staffing agency duties regarding personnel, records) (1).

(2) Moneys from civil penalties imposed under this section shall be deposited in the Health Licensing Office Account established under ORS 676.625 (Health Licensing Office Account) for the administration of ORS 676.695 (Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725) to 676.725 (Civil penalties) .

Source: Section 676.725 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.200 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.200
672.200 Grounds for suspension or revocation of certificate or permit or refusal to issue, restore or renew certificate or permit
Status: in_force

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue, restore or renew a certificate or permit, or may reprimand an individual enrolled as an intern or holding a certificate or permit:

(1) For violating any provision of ORS 672.045 (Prohibited activities relating to practices of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping) ;

(2) For gross negligence, negligence or incompetence in the practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping;

(3) Subject to ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) , for conviction of a felony;

(4) For conviction of a misdemeanor involving the practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping;

(5) For failing to pay a civil penalty or fee in the manner prescribed by a final order of the board, or for failing to meet any other term of a final order of the board; or

(6) For violating a rule of professional conduct prescribed by the board. [Amended by 1971 c.751 §21; 1981 c.143 §9; 1991 c.221 §3; 1995 c.33 §6; 2009 c.259 §15; 2013 c.169 §1]

Source: Section 672.200 — Grounds for suspension or revocation of certificate or permit or refusal to issue, restore or renew certificate or permit; grounds for reprimand , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.536 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.536
701.536 Assessor and contractor exemption from testing and continuing education
Status: repealed

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 701.126, the Construction Contractors Board may not impose a continuing education requirement for a home energy assessor or a home energy performance score contractor.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 701.122 (Training requirements for individuals and businesses) , the board may not require a home energy assessor or a home energy performance score contractor to take a test measuring the knowledge of the home energy assessor, contractor or responsible managing individual regarding business practices and laws affecting construction contractors. [2013 c.383 §7]

Note: 701.126 was repealed by section 6, chapter 718, Oregon Laws 2013. The text of 701.536 (Assessor and contractor exemption from testing and continuing education) was not amended by enactment of the Legislative Assembly to reflect the repeal. Editorial adjustment of 701.536 (Assessor and contractor exemption from testing and continuing education) for the repeal of 701.126 has not been made.

Source: Section 701.536 — Assessor and contractor exemption from testing and continuing education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.330 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.330
679.330 Advisory committee on dental assistant workforce shortage
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry shall convene an advisory committee of at least seven members to study the dental assistant workforce shortage and to review the requirements for dental assistant certification in other states. The committee shall provide advice to the board on a quarterly basis on how to address the dental assistant workforce shortage in this state.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In appointing members to the advisory committee, the board shall prioritize diversity of geographic representation, background, culture and experience.

(b) A majority of the members appointed to the committee must have experience working as dental assistants. [2023 c.436 §5]

Note: 679.330 (Advisory committee on dental assistant workforce shortage) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 679 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 679.330 — Advisory committee on dental assistant workforce shortage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.720 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.720
675.720 Registered associate
Status: in_force

(1) If an applicant for a license under ORS 675.715 (Application) possesses the graduate degree required by ORS 675.715 (Application) but has not submitted documentation satisfactory to the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists that the applicant has the required supervised clinical experience, the applicant must register a plan to obtain acceptable post-degree supervised clinical experience to qualify for a license as a professional counselor or as a marriage and family therapist.

(2) To register as a professional counselor associate or as a marriage and family therapist associate under this section, the applicant shall submit in the form and manner determined by the board:

(a) A request for registration; and

(b) A plan to obtain or complete the supervised clinical experience required for licensure.

(3) The board shall register the applicant as an associate upon receipt and approval of the completed request and plan required in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A registered associate must renew the certificate of registration annually on or before the first day of the month in which the board approved the initial registration. To renew a certificate of registration, a registered associate shall:

(A) Submit a renewal application in the form and manner established by the board accompanied by a renewal fee pursuant to ORS 675.785 (Powers and duties of board) ; and

(B) Document fulfillment of all other requirements established by the board by rule.

(b) Failure to renew a registration within 30 days of the annual renewal date terminates the registration and the application for licensure.

(5) Registered associates are subject to all ethical standards adopted by the board. [1997 c.269 §2; 2001 c.103 §1; 2009 c.549 §5; 2013 c.211 §3; 2021 c.677 §9]

Source: Section 675.720 — Registered associate; registration requirements; renewal; ethical standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.020
700.020 Registration required
Status: in_force

Without first complying with the provisions of this chapter, no person shall:

(1) Use or assume the title or any other designation or advertise a title or designation indicating that the person is an environmental health specialist or waste water specialist.

(2) Perform the duties of an environmental health specialist or waste water specialist.

(3) Append after the name of the person the title of “registered environmental health specialist” or the letters “REHS.” [Amended by 1967 c.476 §2; 1995 c.572 §7; 2003 c.547 §92]

Source: Section 700.020 — Registration required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.054 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.054
702.054 Notice of contract
Status: in_force

(1) Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next scheduled athletic event in which the student athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the athlete agent shall give notice in a record of the existence of the contract to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student athlete is enrolled or the athlete agent has reasonable grounds to believe the student athlete intends to enroll.

(2) Within 72 hours after entering into an agency contract or before the next athletic event in which the student athlete may participate, whichever occurs first, the student athlete shall inform the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student athlete is enrolled that the student athlete has entered into an agency contract and the name and contact information of the athlete agent.

(3) If a student athlete subsequently enrolls at an educational institution after entering into an agency contract, the athlete agent shall notify the athletic director of the institution of the existence of the contract not later than 72 hours after the agent knew or should have known the athlete enrolled.

(4) If an athlete agent has a relationship with a student athlete before the athlete enrolls in an educational institution and receives an athletic scholarship from the institution, the agent shall notify the institution of the relationship not later than 10 days after the enrollment if the agent knows or should have known of the enrollment and:

(a) The relationship was motivated in whole or part by the intention of the agent to recruit or solicit the athlete to enter an agency contract in the future; or

(b) The agent directly or indirectly recruited or solicited the athlete to enter an agency contract before the enrollment. [2005 c.525 §14; 2017 c.113 §6]

Source: Section 702.054 — Notice of contract , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.990 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.990
684.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 684.020 (License required to practice chiropractic) (1) is a Class A misdemeanor. [Amended by 2001 c.598 §4]

Source: Section 684.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.734 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.734
688.734 Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and in consultation with the Board of Athletic Trainers, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against any person engaged in the practice of athletic training for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) or the rules adopted under ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) . [2003 c.547 §11; 2005 c.648 §22; 2013 c.568 §68; 2019 c.378 §7]

Source: Section 688.734 — Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.365 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.365
696.365 City or county business license tax
Status: in_force

(1) A city or county may not impose a business license tax on or collect a business license tax from an individual licensed as a real estate broker who engages in professional real estate activity only as an agent of a principal real estate broker.

(2) As used in this section, “business license tax” has the meaning given that term in ORS 701.015 (Business license requirements in cities and metropolitan service districts) . [1987 c.581 §4; 2001 c.300 §78; 2007 c.319 §12]

Note: 696.365 (City or county business license tax) was added to and made a part of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) but was not added to any smaller series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 696.365 — City or county business license tax , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.168 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.168
672.168 Expiration date of certificates
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, all certificates expire one year after the date of their issue or renewal and become invalid on that date unless renewed. The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may vary the dates of certificate renewal by giving to the applicant written notice of the renewal date being assigned and by making prorated adjustments in the renewal fee.

(2) The board may vary periods of certificate renewal or periods for registration to provide for renewal and payment of fees either every year or every two years. If the board changes the renewal period it will provide written notice to certificate holders and registrants. [Formerly 672.160]

Source: Section 672.168 — Expiration date of certificates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.705 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.705
670.705 Reporting
Status: in_force

The member agencies of the Interagency Compliance Network shall prepare a report once every two years that details the activities of the network during the two-year period. The report shall identify the manner in which the funding for the network has been expended, and an estimate of the revenue impact of the network’s activities. The report shall be provided to the Governor, and to the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) . [2009 c.845 §2]

Source: Section 670.705 — Reporting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.490 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.490
677.490 Fees when patient served by or referred to diabetes self-management program
Status: in_force

(1) If a physician refers a patient to diabetes self-management education services provided at a different time and place from other health services provided to the patient by the physician, the referring physician is entitled to receive no more than the total salary and benefits to personnel providing the services plus the cost of materials and services directly related to the services, if any of these costs are paid by the physician; or

(2) If the referring physician personally provides the diabetes self-management education services, the physician is entitled to receive no more than the usual and customary charges for routine office visits of comparable duration. [1987 c.720 §6]

Note: 677.490 (Fees when patient served by or referred to diabetes self-management program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 677 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 677.490 — Fees when patient served by or referred to diabetes self-management program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.087 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.087
677.087 Physicians required to perform agreed upon surgery personally
Status: in_force

(1) Any physician having agreed with a patient to perform any surgical operation or procedure, shall perform the surgery personally or, prior to surgery, shall inform the patient that the physician will not be performing the surgery.

(2) This section shall not apply when the physician, because of an emergency, cannot personally notify the patient that the physician will not be performing the surgery. [1977 c.520 §2; 1983 c.486 §6; 2013 c.129 §5]

Source: Section 677.087 — Physicians required to perform agreed upon surgery personally , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.325 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.325
689.325 Required reports
Status: in_force

(1) All registered drug outlets shall report to the State Board of Pharmacy the occurrence of any of the following changes within the times specified by the board by rule:

(a) Permanent closing;

(b) Change of ownership, management, location or pharmacist in charge; or

(c) Any and all other matters and occurrences as the board may require by rule.

(2) Disasters, accidents and emergencies which may affect the strength, purity or labeling of drugs, medications, devices or other materials used in the diagnosis or the treatment of injury, illness and disease shall be immediately reported to the board. [1979 c.777 §32; 1993 c.571 §10]

Source: Section 689.325 — Required reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.056 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.056
700.056 Duties allowed for waste water specialist
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is registered as a waste water specialist under ORS 700.053 (Qualifications of waste water specialist applicant) shall not perform the duties of a registered environmental health specialist, except that the person may:

(a) Evaluate soils for subsurface or surface disposal of waste water or for the land application of sludge; and

(b) Based on the soil evaluation, determine the appropriate design of systems that use soil in the final stage of the waste water treatment process.

(2) This section does not prohibit a registered environmental health specialist from performing the duties of a waste water specialist. [1995 c.572 §4; 2003 c.547 §97]

Source: Section 700.056 — Duties allowed for waste water specialist; environmental health specialist may perform duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.175 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.175
675.175 Rules
Status: in_force

In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Director of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency may adopt rules necessary for the administration of the laws that the agency is charged with administering. [2017 c.104 §6]

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

Source: Section 675.175 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.820 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.820
696.820 Agency disclosure pamphlet
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Commissioner shall prescribe by rule the format and content of an initial agency disclosure pamphlet. The rules must provide that the initial agency disclosure pamphlet is informational only and may not be construed to be evidence of intent to create an agency relationship.

(2) An agent shall provide a copy of the initial agency disclosure pamphlet at the first contact with each party to a real property transaction, including but not limited to contacts in person, by telephone, over the Internet or the World Wide Web, or by electronic mail, electronic bulletin board or a similar electronic method. [1993 c.570 §6; 2001 c.300 §48; 2005 c.116 §15]

Note: See note under 696.800 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 696.820 — Agency disclosure pamphlet; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.060 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.060
683.060 Examination of applicants
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who has signified to the Oregon Board of Optometry a desire to be examined by it and who has filed proof that the person is qualified under ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) and the rules of the board to take the examination shall pay a fee to be determined by the board. The applicant shall be examined in the anatomy of the eye, in the use of pharmaceutical agents in optometry, in normal and abnormal refractive and accommodative and muscular conditions and coordination of the eye, in subjective and objective optometry, including the fitting of glasses, the principles of lens grinding and frame adjusting, and in such other subjects as pertain to the science and practice of optometry, such subjects to be enumerated in a publication by the board.

(2) The board may, in its discretion, require the certificate of successful examination of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry in one or more areas of the examination in lieu of its examination in such areas.

(3) If an applicant fails to pass a second examination, the board may permit additional examinations upon compliance by the applicant with the law and the rules of the board.

(4) Any person who petitions the board to prescribe and administer pharmaceutical agents who has not previously been examined by the board on such use shall pass an examination on the use and potential side effect of such agents as used in optometry and shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board clinical competency in the prescription of pharmaceutical agents listed on the optometric nontopical formulary and pharmaceutical agents approved by the board for topical use. [Amended by 1955 c.120 §1; 1971 c.102 §4; 1975 c.175 §3; 1977 c.243 §1; 1991 c.967 §3; 1993 c.28 §1; 1997 c.643 §27; 2001 c.632 §3]

Source: Section 683.060 — Examination of applicants; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.730 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.730
696.730 Jurisdiction of courts for violations
Status: in_force

Any court of competent jurisdiction, including a justice court, has full power to hear any violation of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) by an individual licensed under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) , and, upon finding a violation, the court may, at its discretion and in addition to the other penalties imposed, revoke the license of the individual found to have violated any provision of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) . The clerk of the court shall forward a copy of any order revoking a real estate license to the Real Estate Commissioner. [Amended by 1987 c.468 §5; 2001 c.300 §79; 2007 c.319 §19]

Source: Section 696.730 — Jurisdiction of courts for violations; revoking license upon conviction; copy of order to commissioner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.420 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.420
687.420 Standards for licensing
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall establish standards for qualifications for the licensure of direct entry midwives. Such standards shall:

(a) Be consistent with the requirements for becoming a certified professional midwife as established by the North American Registry of Midwives;

(b) Require the applicant to hold a Certified Professional Midwife credential established by the North American Registry of Midwives;

(c) Require the applicant to successfully complete an examination approved by the board;

(d) Require the applicant to be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for infants and adults;

(e) Require the applicant to submit a written plan for emergency transport of prospective patients;

(f) Require the applicant to hold a high school diploma or a modified diploma or to successfully pass a high school equivalency course; and

(g) Require that the applicant participate in at a minimum:

(A) 25 assisted deliveries;

(B) 25 deliveries for which the applicant was the primary care provider;

(C) 100 prenatal care visits;

(D) 25 newborn examinations; and

(E) 40 postnatal examinations.

(2) A person who desires to become licensed as a direct entry midwife shall submit an application to the Health Licensing Office stating the applicant’s qualifications for licensure. If the applicant meets the standards established under subsection (1) of this section and the applicant is not disqualified from licensure under ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) , the office shall issue an annual license to the direct entry midwife. The office shall impose the applicable fees for application, licensure and examination established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(3) A direct entry midwife licensed under this section is entitled to payment under the rules of the medical assistance program for services provided to an eligible recipient of medical assistance. [1993 c.362 §3; 1997 c.690 §5; 2001 c.53 §1; 2003 c.547 §20; 2005 c.648 §33; 2013 c.314 §26; 2013 c.568 §53; 2013 c.657 §2; 2017 c.726 §14]

Source: Section 687.420 — Standards for licensing; application; payment by medical assistance program for services provided by licensed midwife , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.190 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.190
685.190 Compensation and expenses of board members
Status: in_force

A member of the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Amended by 1967 c.44 §3; 1969 c.314 §86; 1987 c.158 §143; 2009 c.535 §22]

Source: Section 685.190 — Compensation and expenses of board members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.609 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.609
679.609 Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Dentistry may refuse to issue or renew a license to practice dental therapy if the applicant or licensee:

(1) Subject to ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) , has been convicted of a violation of the law. A certified copy of the record of conviction is conclusive evidence of conviction.

(2) Has been disciplined by a state licensing or regulatory agency of this state or another state regarding a health care profession if, in the judgment of the board, the acts or conduct resulting in the disciplinary action bears a demonstrable relationship to the ability of the applicant or licensee to practice dental therapy in accordance with ORS 679.600 (Definitions for ORS 679.600 to 679.630) to 679.630 (Rules) . A certified copy of the disciplinary action is conclusive evidence of the disciplinary action.

(3) Has falsified an application for issuance or renewal of licensure.

(4) Has violated any provision of ORS 679.600 (Definitions for ORS 679.600 to 679.630) to 679.630 (Rules) or a rule adopted under ORS 679.600 (Definitions for ORS 679.600 to 679.630) to 679.630 (Rules) . [2021 c.530 §5]

Source: Section 679.609 — Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.160 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.160
674.160 Reciprocal agreements with other states
Status: in_force

(1) If the administrator of the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board determines that the standards, qualifications and examinations for licensing, certifying or registration of real estate appraisers of another state are substantially similar to the standards, qualifications and examinations required under this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto, the administrator with approval of the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board may enter into a reciprocal agreement with such other state to issue without examination licenses or certificates upon proof of licensing or certification in such other state and upon payment of appropriate fees.

(2) Reciprocal agreements may be terminated by the administrator with approval of the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board upon a determination that the other state is not maintaining and enforcing standards, qualifications and examinations substantially similar to those of this state. [1993 c.465 §4]

Source: Section 674.160 — Reciprocal agreements with other states; procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.075 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.075
675.075 Confidentiality of information obtained under ORS 675.070 or 675.085
Status: in_force

(1) Any information that the Oregon Board of Psychology obtains under ORS 675.070 (Authorized sanctions) or 675.085 (Investigation) is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) .

(2) Any person who in good faith provides information to the board shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1989 c.438 §2; 1997 c.791 §10; 2017 c.6 §11]

Source: Section 675.075 — Confidentiality of information obtained under ORS 675.070 or 675.085 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.700 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.700
671.700 Notice of claim
Status: in_force

(1) If a claim is filed with the State Landscape Contractors Board against a licensed landscape contracting business for payment from the bond, letter of credit or deposit required of the business under ORS 671.690 (Surety bond, letter of credit or other security) , the board may resolve the dispute involving the landscape contracting business.

(2) A person having a claim against a landscape contracting business shall give the board notice of the claim in writing 90 days before any action on the bond, letter of credit or deposit is commenced.

(3) The board may not accept a claim against a landscape contracting business for processing if the claim is not filed with the board within one year after the business substantially completed work. The board may not issue an order for the payment of a court judgment or arbitration award from the bond, letter of credit or deposit of a landscape contracting business unless the person has timely filed with the board a claim against the business regarding the same matter that resulted in the judgment or award. [1973 c.832 §29c; 1983 c.452 §16; 1987 c.461 §3; 2007 c.149 §6; 2007 c.541 §36a]

Source: Section 671.700 — Notice of claim; timeliness; board authority over dispute , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.440 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.440
686.440 Immunity from civil liability for emergency treatment
Status: in_force

(1) A veterinarian or veterinary technician is not civilly liable for the acts or omissions described in subsection (2) of this section if:

(a) The animal has been brought to the veterinarian or veterinary technician by a person other than the owner of the animal; and

(b) The veterinarian or veterinary technician does not know who owns the animal or is unable to contact an owner of the animal before a decision must be made with respect to emergency treatment or euthanasia.

(2) The immunity granted by this section applies to:

(a) Any injury to an animal or death of an animal that results from acts or omissions of the veterinarian or veterinary technician in providing treatment to the animal; and

(b) The euthanasia of a seriously injured or seriously ill animal.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, this section does not apply to any act or omission of a veterinarian or veterinary technician that constitutes gross negligence in providing treatment to an animal.

(4) A veterinarian is completely immune from any civil liability for the decision to euthanize an animal under the circumstances described in subsection (1) of this section. [1997 c.243 §2]

Source: Section 686.440 — Immunity from civil liability for emergency treatment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.117 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.117
701.117 Contractor to notify board of address change or change in exemption status
Status: in_force

(1) A contractor shall notify the Construction Contractors Board of:

(a) Any change of address while licensed and for one year following the date the contractor’s license expires or otherwise becomes inactive; and

(b) A change in the contractor’s status as exempt under ORS 701.035 (Applicant required to be independent contractor to be eligible for license) (2)(b) to nonexempt under ORS 701.035 (Applicant required to be independent contractor to be eligible for license) (2)(a), or from nonexempt to exempt.

(2) The contractor shall notify the board of a change described in subsection (1) of this section within 10 days after the date upon which the change occurs. A failure to provide timely notification under this subsection is a violation that is subject to the penalties provided in ORS 701.992 (Civil penalties and other sanctions) (4).

(3) Initial notice of a contested case directed by the board to the last-known address of record is delivered when deposited in the United States mail and sent registered or certified or post office receipt secured. Any other communication directed by the board to the last-known address of record is delivered when deposited in the United States mail, regular mail. [Formerly 701.080; 2011 c.630 §§41,62; 2016 c.99 §4; 2023 c.277 §6]

Source: Section 701.117 — Contractor to notify board of address change or change in exemption status; effect of mail to last-known address , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.035 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.035
700.035 Registration of environmental health specialist trainees
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) , upon application and payment of the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) , the Health Licensing Office shall issue an environmental health specialist trainee registration to any applicant who performs to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health Registration Board on an examination approved by the board and furnishes evidence satisfactory to the office that the applicant:

(a) Has a bachelor’s degree and at least 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent semester hours, in science courses relating to environmental sanitation from an accredited college or university; or

(b) Has at least 15 quarter hours, or the equivalent semester hours, in science courses relating to environmental sanitation from an accredited college or university and has at least five years of experience in environmental sanitation or related activities, as determined by the board, under the supervision of a registered environmental health specialist or a person possessing equal qualifications, as determined by the board.

(2) A person may not be registered as an environmental health specialist trainee for more than two years’ full-time employment in the environmental sanitation profession, or the equivalent hours if employment in environmental sanitation is less than full-time or 40 hours per week.

(3) The office, in consultation with the board, shall establish by rule requirements for registration as an environmental health specialist trainee when an individual’s date of employment precedes attainment of registration.

(4) An environmental health specialist trainee shall be supervised by a registered environmental health specialist or a person possessing equal qualifications as determined by the board. [1967 c.476 §5; 1983 c.189 §2; 1995 c.572 §9; 2003 c.547 §94; 2005 c.648 §106; 2013 c.314 §60; 2013 c.568 §127; 2017 c.101 §26a; 2019 c.456 §111]

Source: Section 700.035 — Registration of environmental health specialist trainees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.710 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.710
696.710 Necessity of alleging license in action to collect compensation
Status: in_force

(1) A real estate broker or principal real estate broker conducting professional real estate activity within this state may not bring or maintain any action for the collection of compensation without alleging and proving that the individual was a real estate licensee when the alleged cause of action arose.

(2) An action for collection of compensation from a client for professional real estate activity conducted by a real estate broker associated with a principal real estate broker may not be brought or maintained except by the principal real estate broker with whom the real estate broker was associated when the alleged cause of action arose. [Amended by 1981 c.617 §32; 1991 c.5 §44; 2001 c.300 §43; 2007 c.319 §18; 2017 c.234 §26]

Source: Section 696.710 — Necessity of alleging license in action to collect compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.130 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.130
684.130 State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Five must be chiropractors; and

(b) Two must be members of the public who are not chiropractors or a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a chiropractor.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members required to be chiropractors may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by any professional organization representing chiropractors.

(b) The chiropractor members must have practiced chiropractic in this state for five years prior to appointment.

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

(A) Geographic areas of this state; and

(B) Ethnic group.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Annually, upon the expiration of the term of any member of the board, the Governor shall appoint one or more qualified persons to the board to serve for a period of three years. A member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board for any reason, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

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

(A) Is not a resident of this state;

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

(C) Is not a licensed chiropractor or a retired chiropractor who was a licensed chiropractor in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a chiropractor. [Amended by 1971 c.650 §33; 1973 c.792 §39; 1975 c.492 §10; 1991 c.892 §8; 1997 c.264 §11; 2007 c.618 §7; 2009 c.535 §19; 2009 c.756 §52]

Source: Section 684.130 — State Board of Chiropractic Examiners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.312 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.312
701.312 Additional grounds for placing contractor on probation
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the conditions specified for probation in ORS 701.102 (Sanction for past unresolved activity or outstanding matters) (3), the Construction Contractors Board may place a contractor on probation as provided in ORS 701.102 (Sanction for past unresolved activity or outstanding matters) (3) if the contractor offers to perform a home improvement, accepts a deposit of more than 50 percent of the total contract price and:

(1) Fails to perform diligently and in accordance with the contract specifications the home improvement for which the contractor received the deposit; or

(2) Fails to perform the home improvement for which the contractor received the deposit and fails to return the deposit within 10 days after a reasonable demand to return the deposit. [2010 c.77 §6]

Source: Section 701.312 — Additional grounds for placing contractor on probation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.345 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.345
670.345 Procedure for filling vacancies on board
Status: in_force

At least 60 days before a vacancy is to occur on a professional licensing or advisory board, the professional organizations representing persons subject to licensing or other regulation by the board may nominate at least three qualified persons for each vacancy, and shall certify its nominees to the appointing officer or body who shall consider these nominees in selecting successors to retiring board members. This section does not apply to appointment of public members. [1971 c.753 §17; 1987 c.414 §103]

Source: Section 670.345 — Procedure for filling vacancies on board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.025 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.025
671.025 Certain technical submissions to carry stamp
Status: in_force

(1) Any person applying for a license or permit required under the laws of this state or under the ordinances of any jurisdiction in this state within which the person proposes to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove or convert a building shall submit an original or reproduction of the technical submissions for the work proposed. The technical submissions must:

(a) Bear the stamp and signature of a registered architect if the services of a registered architect are required under ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) ; and

(b) Be sufficiently clear to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and that the work proposed conforms with the requirements of ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) , the state building code and any other applicable laws and ordinances.

(2) The technical submissions must bear identification that includes, but is not limited to:

(a) The project name and location;

(b) The name, address and telephone number of the person responsible for preparing the technical submissions, including technical submissions the person prepared on behalf of another person;

(c) The name, address and telephone number of the owner; and

(d) The date the documents were issued.

(3) Each jurisdiction that requires the issuance of a permit as a condition precedent to the construction, alteration, improvement or repair of any building or structure shall require the signature and an impression of the stamp described in ORS 671.020 (Prohibition on engaging in practice of architecture or use of title without valid certificate of registration) (3) on the technical submissions from a person authorized to prepare the technical submissions.

(4) The registered architect’s stamp and signature on the technical submissions constitute compliance with this section.

(5) An architect shall retain, for a period of not less than 10 years following the completion of the project for which the architect submitted technical submissions, records and documentation that demonstrate the architect’s responsible control over the preparation of the technical submissions. [1961 c.585 §3; 1977 c.803 §3; 1991 c.910 §1; 2013 c.196 §3; 2023 c.70 §3]

Source: Section 671.025 — Certain technical submissions to carry stamp; identification; retention of documentation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.145 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.145
689.145 Enforcement powers of board
Status: in_force

The responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of this chapter is vested in the State Board of Pharmacy. The board shall have all of the duties, powers and authority specifically granted by and necessary and proper to the enforcement of this chapter, as well as such other duties, powers and authority as it may be granted from time to time by law. [1979 c.777 §6; 1985 c.565 §99]

Source: Section 689.145 — Enforcement powers of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.170 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.170
692.170 Reinstatement of lapsed licenses and registrations
Status: in_force

(1) When a licensee or a trainee registered under ORS 692.190 (Application for registration as funeral service practitioner trainee or embalmer trainee) has allowed a license or a registration to lapse, the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board may reinstate the license or reregister the trainee if the licensee or trainee:

(a) Applies for reinstatement or reregistration not later than the 90th day after the lapse; and

(b) Pays all fees owing to the date of reinstatement or reregistration as well as a reinstatement or reregistration fee established under ORS 692.160 (License, certificate and registration fees) .

(2) Upon the lapse of a license or registration, the board shall send the notice of lapse to the licensee or trainee by registered or certified mail at the last-known address of the licensee or trainee. [Amended by 1971 c.115 §11; 1973 c.411 §6; 1983 c.810 §15; 2015 c.367 §15]

Source: Section 692.170 — Reinstatement of lapsed licenses and registrations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.612 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.612
676.612 Disciplinary authority
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 676.616 (Final order authority for contested cases related to practice of direct entry midwifery) and 687.445 (Discipline) , and in the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and as specified in ORS 675.385 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) , 676.660 (Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures) , 676.685 (Discipline) , 676.745 (Discipline) , 676.777 (Discipline) , 676.825 (Disciplinary authority over persons licensed or registered) , 678.780 (Grounds for discipline of nursing home administrator) , 680.535 (Grounds for imposing discipline) , 681.733 (Authority of Health Licensing Office to discipline) , 681.755 (Discipline) , 687.445 (Discipline) , 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) , 688.836 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) , 690.167 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) , 690.407 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) , 691.477 (Discipline) , 694.147 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) and 700.111 (Grounds and procedure for discipline) , the Health Licensing Office may refuse to issue or renew, may suspend or revoke or may otherwise condition or limit an authorization or may discipline or place on probation an authorization holder for commission of the prohibited acts listed in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) A person subject to the authority of a board, council or program listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) commits a prohibited act if the person engages in:

(a) Fraud, misrepresentation, concealment of material facts or deception in applying for or obtaining an authorization to practice in this state, or in any written or oral communication to the office concerning the issuance or retention of the authorization.

(b) Using, causing or promoting the use of any advertising matter, promotional literature, testimonial, guarantee, warranty, label, insignia or any other representation, however disseminated or published, that is false, misleading or deceptive.

(c) Making a representation that the authorization holder knew or should have known is false or misleading regarding skill or the efficacy or value of treatment or remedy administered by the authorization holder.

(d) Practicing under a false, misleading or deceptive name, or impersonating another authorization holder.

(e) Permitting a person other than the authorization holder to use the authorization.

(f) Practicing with a physical or mental condition that presents an unreasonable risk of harm to the authorization holder or to the person or property of others in the course of performing the authorization holder’s duties.

(g) Practicing while under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, controlled substances or other skill-impairing substances, or engaging in the illegal use of controlled substances or other skill-impairing substances so as to create a risk of harm to the person or property of others in the course of performing the duties of an authorization holder.

(h) Failing to properly and reasonably accept responsibility for the actions of employees.

(i) Employing, directly or indirectly, any suspended, uncertified, unlicensed or unregistered person to practice a regulated occupation or profession subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) .

(j) Unprofessional conduct, negligence, incompetence, repeated violations or any departure from or failure to conform to standards of practice in performing services or practicing in a regulated occupation or profession subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed under ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) .

(k) Conviction of any criminal offense, subject to ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) . A copy of the record of conviction, certified by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, is conclusive evidence of the conviction. A plea of no contest or an admission of guilt is a conviction for purposes of this paragraph.

(L) Failing to report any adverse action, as required by statute or rule, taken against the authorization holder by another regulatory jurisdiction or any peer review body, health care institution, professional association, governmental agency, law enforcement agency or court for acts or conduct similar to acts or conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action as described in this section.

(m) Violation of a statute regulating an occupation or profession subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) .

(n) Violation of any rule regulating an occupation or profession subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) .

(o) Failing to cooperate with the office in any investigation, inspection or request for information.

(p) Selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing an authorization to practice in a regulated occupation or profession subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) , or aiding or abetting such an act.

(q) Selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing any record related to practice in a regulated occupation or profession subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) , or aiding or abetting such an act.

(r) Failing to pay an outstanding civil penalty or fee that is due or failing to meet the terms of any order issued by the office that has become final.

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

(a) Applying for an authorization;

(b) Applying for renewal of an authorization; or

(c) Under investigation by the office.

(4) If the office places an authorization holder on probation under subsection (1) of this section, the office, in consultation with the appropriate board, council or program, may determine and at any time modify the conditions of the probation.

(5) If an authorization is suspended, the authorization holder may not practice during the term of suspension. Upon the expiration of the term of suspension, the authorization may be reinstated by the office if the conditions of suspension no longer exist and the authorization holder has satisfied all requirements in the relevant statutes or administrative rules for issuance, renewal or reinstatement. [2003 c.547 §3; 2005 c.648 §6; 2005 c.730 §66; 2007 c.841 §15; 2009 c.701 §12; 2009 c.768 §29; 2011 c.346 §26; 2011 c.630 §16; 2013 c.314 §12; 2013 c.568 §27; 2013 c.657 §9; 2013 c.771 §13; 2017 c.21 §68; 2017 c.155 §10; 2017 c.499 §14; 2019 c.456 §20; 2021 c.231 §11; 2021 c.366 §4; 2023 c.414 §21]

Source: Section 676.612 — Disciplinary authority; authority of office to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).