ORS § 441.022 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.022
441.022 Factors to be considered in licensing
Status: in_force

In determining whether to license a health care facility pursuant to ORS 441.025 (License issuance) , the Oregon Health Authority or the Department of Human Services shall consider only factors relating to the health and safety of individuals to be cared for therein and the ability of the operator of the health care facility to safely operate the facility, and may not consider whether the health care facility is or will be a governmental, charitable or other nonprofit institution or whether the facility is or will be an institution for profit. [1967 c.584 §2; 1971 c.730 §6; 1973 c.840 §6; 1987 c.428 §4; 2001 c.900 §162; 2009 c.595 §721; 2009 c.792 §55]

Source: Section 441.022 — Factors to be considered in licensing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.756 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.756
446.756 Violation of consigned manufactured structure transfer
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of violation of a consigned manufactured structure transfer if the person consigns a manufactured structure to a manufactured structure dealer and the person fails or refuses to deliver the ownership document for the structure to the dealer or purchaser upon sale of the structure under consignment.

(2) Violation of a consigned manufactured structure transfer is a Class A misdemeanor. [2003 c.655 §41]

Note: See note under 446.661 (Definitions for ORS 446.661 to 446.756) .

Source: Section 446.756 — Violation of consigned manufactured structure transfer; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.140 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.140
448.140 Permit for operation of water system
Status: in_force

A water system that does not comply with the rules and standards of the Oregon Health Authority shall be operated only after the water supplier has received a permit for the system from the authority if:

(1) The authority has not granted a variance from standards as provided under ORS 448.135 (Variances) to the water supplier; and

(2) The water system is providing water that does not meet maximum contaminant standards as determined by an investigation conducted by the authority under ORS 448.150 (Duties of authority) . [1981 c.749 §8; 2009 c.595 §842]

Source: Section 448.140 — Permit for operation of water system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.065 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.065
450.065 Election of president
Status: in_force

(1) At its first regular meeting each year, or as soon thereafter as practicable, the board shall choose one of its members as president and appoint a secretary.

(2) The secretary shall receive such compensation as is fixed by the order of the board.

(3) The secretary shall perform all duties required by the board and those prescribed in ORS 450.005 (Definitions for ORS 450.005 to 450.245) to 450.245 (Application of ORS 450.005 to 450.245 to districts organized under former laws) .

(4) Within 30 days following the entry of the order establishing a district, the secretary of the district shall file a written report with the Environmental Quality Commission, stating the name of the district, the date of its formation and the names and addresses of the board members, and shall furnish with the report a map showing the district boundaries. [Amended by 1957 c.671 §1; 1969 c.345 §9; 1971 c.727 §121]

Source: Section 450.065 — Election of president; appointment, duties and compensation of secretary , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.205 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.205
454.205 “Municipality” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 454.205 (“Municipality” defined) to 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) , “municipality” includes an incorporated city, a metropolitan service district, a sanitary district, a sanitary authority, a county service district, or any other special district authorized to treat and dispose of sewage. [1973 c.213 §2]

Source: Section 454.205 — “Municipality” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.500 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.500
432.500 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 432.510 (Cancer and tumor registry system) to 432.550 (Action for damages) and 432.900 (Civil penalty) :

(1) “Clinical laboratory” means a facility where microbiological, serological, chemical, hematological, immunohematological, immunological, toxicological, cytogenetical, exfoliative cytological, histological, pathological or other examinations are performed on material derived from the human body, for the purpose of diagnosis, prevention of disease or treatment of patients by physicians, dentists and other persons who are authorized by license to diagnose or treat humans.

(2) “Health care facility” means a hospital, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , an ambulatory surgical center, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , or any other facility in which patients are diagnosed or provided treatment for cancer or benign or borderline tumors of the brain and central nervous system.

(3) “Practitioner” means any person whose professional license allows the person to diagnose or treat cancer in patients. [1995 c.585 §1; 2001 c.104 §154; 2003 c.14 §243; 2003 c.269 §1; 2009 c.595 §618; 2009 c.792 §35; 2011 c.720 §191; 2017 c.101 §35]

Note: 432.500 (Definitions) to 432.570 (No requirement or prohibition regarding operation of separate cancer and tumor registry) and 432.900 (Civil penalty) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 432 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 432.500 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.659 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.659
441.659 Disclosure of protected health information to law enforcement
Status: in_force

(1) Upon notice by a law enforcement agency that an investigation into abuse is being conducted under ORS 441.650 (Investigation of abuse complaint) , and without the consent of the named resident or of the named resident’s caretaker, fiduciary or other legal representative, a health care provider must:

(a) Permit the law enforcement agency to inspect and copy, or otherwise obtain, protected health information of the named resident; and

(b) Upon request of the law enforcement agency, consult with the agency about the protected health information.

(2) A health care provider who in good faith discloses protected health information under this section is not civilly or criminally liable under state law for the disclosure.

(3) For purposes of this section:

(a) “Health care provider” has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.556 (Definitions for ORS 192.553 to 192.581) .

(b) “Protected health information” has the meaning given that term in ORS 192.556 (Definitions for ORS 192.553 to 192.581) . [2012 c.70 §8]

Note: 441.659 (Disclosure of protected health information to law enforcement) was added to and made a part of 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.680 (Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.659 — Disclosure of protected health information to law enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.925 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.925
450.925 Issuance of refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(1) The board may, without authorization from the electors, issue refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds issued under ORS 450.895 (Bonds, general obligation or revenue or combination of both) to 450.920 (Disposition of proceeds of sale of bonds) .

(2) The provisions of ORS 287A.360 (Current refunding bonds) to 287A.380 (Tax levy to pay maturing general obligation advance refunding bonds) are applicable to refunding bonds issued and sold under this section.

(3) The refunding bonds may be issued to refund bonds originally issued or to refund bonds previously issued for refunding purposes and for no other purpose. [1955 c.614 §47; 2007 c.783 §189]

Source: Section 450.925 — Issuance of refunding bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 436.235 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 436 / Section 436.235
436.235 Petition to determine ability to give informed consent
Status: in_force

A petition for a determination of a person’s ability to give informed consent to a sterilization procedure may be filed by the person seeking sterilization, the attending physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner of the person seeking sterilization, or by an interested person concerned with the respondent’s health and well-being. Such a petition shall be filed in the circuit court in the county in which the respondent resides or has domicile. [1983 c.460 §6; 2014 c.45 §59]

Source: Section 436.235 — Petition to determine ability to give informed consent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors436.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.779 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.779
454.779 Program development and administration grants
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 454.777 (Policy) :

(a) “Available sewer” means an existing public sewer system that a residence or small business is capable of being connected to:

(A) In compliance with state and local law; and

(B) Without a significant extension of the public sewer system.

(b) “Loan program” means a program funded by a grant awarded under this section.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “On-site septic system” means a subsurface on-site sewage treatment and disposal system, including, but not limited to, alternative sewage disposal systems, nonwater-carried sewage disposal facilities and subsurface sewage disposal systems as those terms are defined in ORS 454.605 (Definitions for ORS 454.605 to 454.755) .

(B) “On-site septic system” does not include any system that is designed to treat and dispose of industrial waste.

(d) “Small business” means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other legal entity formed for the purpose of making a profit and that generates less than 3,500 gallons of wastewater per day.

(2) The Department of Environmental Quality shall award grants for the purpose of developing and administering loan programs to provide low-interest loans for the purposes described in subsection (3)(b) of this section. The Environmental Quality Commission may adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section.

(3) The department may not disburse grant funds under this section unless the department and the intended grant award recipient first enter into a grant agreement. The grant agreement must:

(a) Provide that a lender that participates in a loan program must agree to subordinate the lender’s lien to the borrower’s consensual mortgage lien.

(b) Require that loans provided to borrowers under a loan program must be used for at least one of the following purposes to address a public health and safety risk or to otherwise protect or maintain water quality in the waters of this state:

(A) To repair a damaged, malfunctioning or inoperable residential or small business on-site septic system.

(B) To replace a damaged, malfunctioning or inoperable residential or small business on-site septic system with:

(i) A new, used or reconditioned functional residential or small business on-site septic system;

(ii) A new, used or reconditioned functional cluster on-site septic system; or

(iii) A connection to an available sewer, and to properly decommission and discontinue use of the on-site septic system.

(C) To upgrade a residential or small business on-site septic system with a newer or more advanced on-site septic system. An upgrade may include alterations if the work is part of a repair or if the on-site septic system being upgraded is more than 25 years old.

(D) To replace the waste disposal well or sewage drill hole of an otherwise functional residential or small business on-site septic system.

(E) To conduct a regional evaluation of community, residential or small business on-site septic systems to determine whether repair or replacement is necessary.

(c) Require that, if a residence or small business with a damaged, malfunctioning or inoperable on-site septic system is located within the territory of an available sewer, and is required to connect to the available sewer, a loan provided under a loan program to address the damaged, malfunctioning or inoperable on-site septic system must be used to install a connection to the available sewer and to properly decommission and discontinue use of the on-site septic system.

(d) Require that a loan provided under a loan program must be in an amount that covers 100 percent of the costs associated with the purposes under paragraph (b) of this subsection for which the loan is provided, unless the borrower requests and consents to a loan that covers a lower percentage of the costs.

(e) Require that a grant award recipient must provide a mechanism for ensuring compliance with any locally required operation and maintenance of an on-site septic system for which a loan is provided under a loan program.

(f) Require that a grant award recipient use accounting, auditing and fiscal procedures that conform to generally accepted government accounting standards.

(4) In selecting grant award recipients under this section, the department shall give preference to applicants that:

(a) Prioritize, but do not limit themselves to, providing loans to low and moderate income and small business applicants that are unable to obtain traditional financing;

(b) Can demonstrate prior success in offering, underwriting, servicing and managing loans to:

(A) Members of low and moderate income populations;

(B) Persons with a range of credit qualifications; and

(C) Residential and commercial borrowers; and

(c) Plan to engage additional stakeholders in outreach and marketing efforts for a loan program. [2016 c.87 §2; 2017 c.255 §1]

Note: See note under 454.777 (Policy) .

Source: Section 454.779 — Program development and administration grants; rules; requirements; grant preferences , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.220 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.220
431.220 Record of moneys in Public Health Account
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall keep a record of all moneys deposited in the Public Health Account. This record shall indicate by separate cumulative accounts the source from which the moneys are derived and the individual activity or program against which each withdrawal is charged. [Amended by 1973 c.427 §6; 1977 c.582 §17; 2007 c.71 §120; 2009 c.595 §545]

Source: Section 431.220 — Record of moneys in Public Health Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.880 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.880
431A.880 Licensing information
Status: in_force

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

(a) The Oregon Medical Board;

(b) The Oregon Board of Dentistry;

(c) The Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine;

(d) The Oregon State Board of Nursing;

(e) The Oregon Board of Optometry; and

(f) The State Board of Pharmacy.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At the time of issuing or renewing a license, a board shall provide the Oregon Health Authority with the licensing information of each person licensed by the board who is authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances. The authority shall use the licensing information to qualify the licensee to report information to, or receive information from, the prescription monitoring program established under ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) .

(b) A board by rule may adopt exceptions to the requirement described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to other licensing fees imposed by a board on licensees, a board shall adopt rules imposing a fee of $35 per year on each person licensed by the board who is authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances. A board shall collect the fee at the same time the board collects other licensing fees imposed on licensees.

(b) A board shall retain 10 percent of the fees collected under paragraph (a) of this subsection to cover the costs of administering this section.

(c) On the first day of each calendar quarter, a board shall transmit 90 percent of the fees collected under paragraph (a) of this subsection during the preceding calendar quarter to the Oregon Health Authority Fund established in ORS 413.101 (Oregon Health Authority Fund) . Moneys deposited in the fund under this paragraph may be used only for the purpose of carrying out ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) to 431A.900 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.855 to 431A.900) .

(4) A board may adopt rules necessary for the administration of this section. [Formerly 431.972; 2017 c.683 §16; 2021 c.191 §7; 2021 c.512 §1]

Source: Section 431A.880 — Licensing information; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.278 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.278
448.278 Program for regulating cross-connections and backflow assemblies
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a program for regulating cross-connections and the backflow assemblies that are part of a water system.

(2) The authority may assess an annual fee on community water systems for the purpose of implementing the cross-connection and backflow assembly program established pursuant to this section. The fee may not exceed:

(a) $30 for a water system that has 15 to 99 service connections;

(b) $75 for a water system that has 100 to 999 service connections;

(c) $200 for a water system that has 1,000 to 9,999 service connections; or

(d) $350 for a water system that has 10,000 or more service connections. [2005 c.806 §11; 2009 c.595 §858]

Note: 448.278 (Program for regulating cross-connections and backflow assemblies) was added to and made a part of 448.119 (Application of ORS 448.119 to 448.285 and other provisions to water systems) to 448.285 (Penalty schedule) by legislative action but was not added to any other series in ORS chapter 448. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 448.278 — Program for regulating cross-connections and backflow assemblies; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.136 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.136
431.136 Leadership and organizational competencies
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of establishing the foundational capabilities under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) , leadership and organizational competencies include, but are not limited to, the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to:

(a) Define the strategic direction necessary to achieve public health goals and align and lead stakeholders in achieving those goals;

(b) Use the principles of public health law, including relevant agency rules and the constitutional guarantee of due process, in planning, implementing and enforcing public health initiatives;

(c) Promote and monitor organizational objectives while sustaining a culture of quality of service;

(d) Maintain a competent workforce necessary to ensure the effective and equitable provision of public health services;

(e) Provide continuing education and other training opportunities necessary to maintain a competent workforce;

(f) Develop partnerships with institutions of higher education necessary to maintain a competent workforce;

(g) To the extent practicable, ensure that local public health administrators, local health officers and individuals who work in the field of public health reflect the demographics of the community being served and the changing demographics of this state;

(h) Implement and maintain the technology needed to support public health operations while simultaneously protecting personally identifiable information and other confidential health information; and

(i) Use accounting and business best practices in budgeting, tracking finances, billing, auditing, securing grants and other sources of funding and distributing moneys to governmental and nongovernmental partners.

(2) For purposes of this section, the Oregon Health Authority may adopt rules differentiating between the knowledge, skills and abilities that are necessary for state governance and that are necessary for local governance. [2015 c.736 §14]

Source: Section 431.136 — Leadership and organizational competencies; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.362 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.362
442.362 Reporting of proposed capital projects by hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may adopt rules requiring reporting entities within the state to publicly report proposed capital projects. Rules adopted under this section must:

(1) Require a reporting entity to establish on the home page of its website a prominently labeled link to information about proposed or pending capital projects. The information posted must include but is not limited to a report of the community benefit for the project, its estimated cost and a means for interested persons to submit comments. When a reporting entity posts the information required under this subsection, the reporting entity must notify the authority of the posting in the manner prescribed by the authority.

(2) If a reporting entity does not have a website, require the reporting entity to publish notice of the proposed capital project in a major newspaper or online equivalent serving the region in which the proposed capital project will be located. The notice must include but is not limited to a report of the community benefit for the project, its estimated cost and a means for interested persons to submit comments. When a reporting entity publishes the information required under this subsection, the reporting entity must notify the authority of the publication in the manner prescribed by the authority.

(3) Establish a publicly available resource for information collected under this section. [2009 c.595 §1198; 2015 c.318 §30]

Note: See note under 442.361 (Definitions for ORS 442.361, 442.362 and 442.991) .

Source: Section 442.362 — Reporting of proposed capital projects by hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.405 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.405
442.405 Legislative findings and policy
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that rising costs and charges of health care facilities are a matter of vital concern to the people of this state. The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that it is the policy of this state:

(1) To require health care facilities to file for public disclosure reports that will enable both private and public purchasers of services from such facilities to make informed decisions in purchasing such services; and

(2) To encourage development of programs of research and innovation in the methods of delivery of institutional health care services of high quality with costs and charges reasonably related to the nature and quality of the services rendered. [Formerly 441.420; 1999 c.581 §3]

Source: Section 442.405 — Legislative findings and policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.485 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.485
435.485 Medical personnel not required to participate in termination
Status: in_force

(1) A physician or naturopathic physician is not required to give advice with respect to or participate in any termination of a pregnancy if the refusal to do so is based on an election not to give such advice or to participate in such terminations and the physician or naturopathic physician so advises the patient.

(2) A hospital employee or member of the hospital medical staff is not required to participate in any termination of a pregnancy if the employee or staff member notifies the hospital of the election not to participate in such terminations. [1969 c.684 §§10,11; 1983 c.470 §3; 2017 c.356 §67]

Source: Section 435.485 — Medical personnel not required to participate in termination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.388 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.388
443.388 Authority of ombudsman and designees
Status: in_force

(1) The Residential Facilities Ombudsman and each designee shall:

(a) Have private and unimpeded access to residential facilities and residents at any time considered necessary and reasonable by the ombudsman or the designee for the purpose of:

(A) Investigating and resolving complaints made by or on behalf of residents, including by subpoenaing any person to appear and give sworn testimony or to produce documentary or other evidence that is reasonably material to the matter under investigation;

(B) Offering the services of the ombudsman or the designee to any resident, in private;

(C) Interviewing residents, with their consent, in private;

(D) Interviewing employees or agents of the facility;

(E) Consulting regularly with the facility administration; and

(F) Providing other services authorized by law or by rule.

(b) Notwithstanding ORS 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) to 192.581 (Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information) , have access to all of the following if necessary to investigate a complaint:

(A) Residents’ records, including medical records with the consent of a resident or a resident’s representative.

(B) For a resident who is unable to communicate consent and the resident’s legal representative denies consent, access to the resident’s records without consent if the ombudsman has reasonable cause to believe that the legal representative is not acting in the resident’s best interests.

(C) For a resident who is unable to communicate consent and does not have a legal representative, access to the resident’s records, including medical records, without consent if the ombudsman or designee believes that the information is necessary for the investigation of the complaint.

(D) Records of any public agency, including abuse reports maintained under ORS 430.757 (Reports of abuse to be maintained by Department of Human Services) .

(c) Have access to, upon request, copies of all licensing and certification records, including records of corrective actions, maintained by the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority with respect to residential facilities.

(d) Have access to the administrative records, policies and documents of residential facilities to which residents or the general public has access.

(e) Conduct each investigation in a manner that does not significantly disrupt the provision of residential care or treatment to residents.

(f) Show identification to the person in charge of a facility prior to entering the facility.

(2) The Residential Facilities Ombudsman shall enter into confidentiality agreements with the department and with the authority permitting the ombudsman and each designee to have access to electronic records of the department and the authority that are necessary to carry out the duties of the ombudsman. The agreement must ensure that records obtained by the ombudsman from the department or the authority that are confidential, privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure are not further disclosed, except as permitted by state and federal law. [2017 c.441 §5]

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

Source: Section 443.388 — Authority of ombudsman and designees; confidentiality agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.170 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.170
452.170 Deposit and disbursement of moneys collected
Status: in_force

All money received from taxes collected for the use of any control district under ORS 452.160 (Additional taxing authority) shall be paid to the county treasurer of the county in which the district is situated. The county treasurer shall keep the moneys in a separate fund to the credit of the district and disburse them upon the warrant of the district signed by the president of the board, and countersigned by the treasurer of the board. [Amended by 1959 c.600 §12; 1965 c.609 §6; 1981 c.640 §13]

Source: Section 452.170 — Deposit and disbursement of moneys collected , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.443 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.443
431.443 Formation of health districts
Status: in_force

(1) Two or more contiguous counties may combine for the purpose of forming a health district when the governing body of each of the counties concerned adopt resolutions signifying their intention to form the health district.

(2) The governing bodies of the counties forming the health district may meet together, elect a chairperson and transact business as a district board of health whenever a majority of the members of the governing bodies from each of the participating counties are present at a meeting.

(3) In lieu of the procedure described in subsection (2) of this section, the governing bodies of the counties forming the health district may, by a two-thirds vote of the members from each participating county, establish and, except as provided in paragraph (f) of this subsection, appoint a district board of health consisting of the following members:

(a) One member from each participating county governing body selected by the county governing body to which the member belongs.

(b) One member from a school administrative unit within the health district.

(c) One member from the administrative staff of a city within the health district.

(d) Two physicians who have been licensed to practice medicine under ORS chapter 677 and who are residents of the health district.

(e) One dentist who has been licensed to practice dentistry under ORS chapter 679 and who is a resident of the health district.

(f) One person who is a resident of the health district and who is to be appointed by the members serving under paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection.

(4) The term of office of the members referred to in subsection (3)(a) to (f) of this section shall be four years, with terms expiring on February 1, except that the first appointments made under this subsection shall be for terms of one, two, three or four years, as designated by a two-thirds vote of the members from each participating county.

(5) The governing bodies of the counties comprising the health district may appoint a public health advisory board for terms of four years, with terms expiring on February 1, except that the first appointments made under this subsection shall be for terms of one, two, three or four years, as designated by the governing bodies. The advisory board shall meet regularly to advise the district board of health on matters of public health. The advisory board shall consist of:

(a) Persons licensed by this state as health care practitioners.

(b) Persons who are well informed on public health matters. [Formerly 431.414; 2019 c.321 §6]

Source: Section 431.443 — Formation of health districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.434 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.434
443.434 Staffing data
Status: in_force

A residential training facility or residential training home licensed by the Department of Human Services shall submit annual staffing data to a nationally standardized reporting survey organization specified by the Department of Human Services. The department shall obtain state-specific data from the nationally standardized reporting survey organization, disaggregated by provider. [2017 c.707 §3]

Source: Section 443.434 — Staffing data , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.761 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.761
453.761 X-ray machine registration period
Status: in_force

(1) An X-ray machine registration for a hospital radiological provider shall be valid for two years, expiring in the second year on the last day of the month of issuance.

(2) An X-ray machine registration for a chiropractic, osteopathic or medical doctor office or clinic shall be valid for two years, expiring in the second year on the last day of the month of issuance.

(3) An X-ray machine registration for a podiatry, dental or veterinary office or clinic or an academic or industrial facility shall be valid for two years, expiring in the second year on the last day of the month of issuance.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1), (2) or (3) of this section, the Oregon Health Authority shall, at the request of the X-ray machine owner, adjust the registration expiration date of any X-ray machine to coincide with the registration expiration date of other X-ray machines registered to the machine owner. The authority shall prorate the registration fee accordingly.

(5) If an X-ray machine or the physical surroundings or equipment associated with the operation of the X-ray machine does not comply with one or more standards adopted by rule of the authority, the authority may deny the registration or may grant a provisional registration permitting temporary operation pending compliance with authority standards.

(6) The authority may require that X-ray machines having a valid registration be repaired, calibrated or modified or the physical surroundings or equipment used in conjunction with the operation of the registered X-ray machine be changed to comply with new standards adopted by rule of the authority provided that compliance prior to expiration of the registration is determined by the authority to be necessary to protect occupational and public health and safety.

(7) The authority may deny, condition, suspend or revoke an X-ray machine registration if the authority reasonably believes that the X-ray machine or the physical surroundings or equipment used in conjunction with the operation of the X-ray machine presents a danger to the health or safety of the operator or the public.

(8) An X-ray machine registration shall terminate if the X-ray machine is relocated for use in a physical surrounding other than the physical surrounding the X-ray machine occupied when inspected. [1995 c.444 §3; 2007 c.856 §3; 2009 c.595 §912]

Source: Section 453.761 — X-ray machine registration period; denial, conditioning, suspension or revocation of registration; termination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.626 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.626
446.626 Recording manufactured structures in county deed records
Status: in_force

(1) The owner of a manufactured structure that qualifies under this subsection may apply to the county assessor to have the structure recorded in the deed records of the county. The application must be on a form approved by the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The application must include a description of the location of the real property on which the manufactured structure is or will be sited. If the structure is being sold by a manufactured structure dealer, the dealer may file the application on behalf of the owner within the time described in ORS 446.736 (Transfer of interest by dealer) (7). A manufactured structure qualifies for recording in the deed records if the owner of the structure:

(a) Also owns the land on which the manufactured structure is located;

(b) Is the holder of a recorded leasehold estate of 20 years or more if the lease specifically permits the manufactured structure owner to record the structure under this section; or

(c) Is a member of a manufactured dwelling park nonprofit cooperative formed under ORS 62.800 (Short title) to 62.815 (Prohibited actions) that owns the land on which the manufactured structure is located.

(2) If the assessor, as agent for the department, determines that the manufactured structure qualifies for recording in the deed records of the county, the assessor shall cause the structure to be recorded in the deed records. The deed records must contain any unreleased security interest in the manufactured structure. If the department has issued an ownership document for the manufactured structure, the owner must submit the ownership document to the assessor with the application described in subsection (1) of this section. Upon recording the manufactured structure in the deed records, the assessor shall send the ownership document to the department for cancellation. The department shall cancel the ownership document and send confirmation of the cancellation to the assessor and the owner.

(3) The recording of a security interest in the deed records of the county under this section satisfies the requirements for filing a financing statement for a fixture to real property under ORS 79.0502 (UCC 9-502. Contents of financing statement) . The recording of a manufactured structure in the deed records of the county is independent of the assessment and taxation of the structure as real property under ORS 308.875 (Manufactured structures classified as real or personal property) . The recording of a manufactured structure in the deed records of the county makes the structure subject to the same provisions of law applicable to any other building, housing or structure on the land. However, the manufactured structure may not be sold separately from the land or leasehold estate unless the owner complies with subsection (4) of this section.

(4) The owner of a manufactured structure that is recorded in the deed records of the county may apply to have the structure removed from the deed records and an ownership document issued for the structure. Unless the manufactured structure is subject to ORS 446.631 (Process for moving manufactured structure) , the owner must apply to the county assessor, as agent for the department, for an ownership document as provided in ORS 446.571 (Ownership document application) . Upon approval of the application, the assessor shall terminate the recording of the manufactured structure in the deed records.

(5) If a manufactured structure described in subsection (1)(b) or (c) of this section is recorded in the deed records, the owner of the structure has a real property interest in the manufactured structure for purposes of:

(a) Recordation of documents pursuant to ORS 93.600 (Description of real property for purposes of recordation) to 93.802 (Recordation of short form instrument) , 93.804 (Requirement for original signatures for recording) , 93.806 (Recordation of instrument creating certain liens) and 93.808 (Approval of governmental unit required to record certain instruments) ;

(b) Deed forms pursuant to ORS 93.850 (Warranty deed form) to 93.870 (Statutory deed forms optional) ;

(c) Mortgages, trust deeds and other liens pursuant to ORS chapters 86, 87 and 88; and

(d) Real property tax collection pursuant to ORS chapters 311 and 312. The structure owner is considered the owner of the real property for purposes of assessing the structure under ORS 308.875 (Manufactured structures classified as real or personal property) . [2003 c.655 §21; 2005 c.4 §1; 2005 c.22 §320; 2009 c.609 §9; 2015 c.27 §48]

Note: See note under 446.561 (Definitions for ORS 446.566 to 446.646) .

Source: Section 446.626 — Recording manufactured structures in county deed records; effect on security interest; recording as establishment of real property interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.125 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.125
453.125 Enjoining violations
Status: in_force

In addition to the remedies provided in ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) and 453.990 (Criminal penalties) (2), the Director of the Oregon Health Authority may apply to the circuit court for, and such court shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of ORS 453.085 (Prohibited acts) . [1971 c.409 §7; 2009 c.595 §888]

Source: Section 453.125 — Enjoining violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.010 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.010
454.010 Definitions for ORS 454.010 to 454.040
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 454.010 (Definitions for ORS 454.010 to 454.040) to 454.040 (Determination of costs payable by users) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Construction” means any one or more of the following: Preliminary planning to determine the feasibility of treatment works, engineering, architectural, legal, fiscal, or economic investigations or studies, surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications, procedures, or other necessary actions, erection, building, acquisition, alteration, remodeling, improvement, or extension of treatment works, or the inspection or supervision of any of the foregoing items.

(2) “Industrial user” means a recipient of treatment works services for any liquid, gaseous, radioactive or solid waste substance or a combination thereof resulting from any process of industry, manufacturing, trade or business or from the development or recovery of any natural resources.

(3) “Municipality” means any county, city, special service district or other governmental entity having authority to dispose of or treat or collect sewage, industrial wastes or other wastes, or any combination of two or more of the foregoing acting jointly.

(4) “Replacement” means those expenditures for obtaining and installing equipment, accessories, or appurtenances during the useful life of the treatment works necessary to maintain the capacity and performance for which such works are designed and constructed.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Treatment works” means any devices and systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling, and reclamation of municipal sewage or industrial wastes, of a liquid nature, necessary to recycle or reuse water at the most economical cost over the estimated life of the works, including intercepting sewers, outfall sewers, sewage collection systems, pumping, power, and other equipment, and their appurtenances; extensions, improvements, remodeling, additions, and alterations thereof; elements essential to provide a reliable recycled supply such as standby treatment units and clear well facilities; and any works, including site acquisition of the land that will be an integral part of residues resulting from such treatment.

(b) In addition to the definition contained in paragraph (a) of this subsection, “treatment works” means any other method or system for preventing, abating, reducing, storing, treating, separating, or disposing of municipal waste, including storm water runoff, or industrial waste, including waste in combined storm water and sanitary sewer systems. [1973 c.101 §2]

Source: Section 454.010 — Definitions for ORS 454.010 to 454.040 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.082 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.082
441.082 Registration of organ procurement organization, tissue bank and eye bank
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule standards and a system of registration for every organ procurement organization, tissue bank and eye bank doing business in this state.

(2) An organ procurement organization, tissue bank or eye bank may not do business in this state unless it has registered with the authority.

(3) Each organ procurement organization, tissue bank and eye bank shall provide to the authority at least every three years current documentation of designation, certification and inspection as evidence of compliance with national standards and requirements under federal law.

(4) The authority may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 against an organ procurement organization, tissue bank or eye bank doing business in this state for failure to:

(a) Register with the authority;

(b) Report loss of designation, accreditation or certification within 60 days of the loss; or

(c) Supply the authority with requested current documentation of designation, certification and inspection.

(5) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed in the manner provided under ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . [2007 c.334 §2; 2009 c.595 §730]

Note: See note under 441.079 (Eye, organ and tissue transplants) .

Source: Section 441.082 — Registration of organ procurement organization, tissue bank and eye bank; rules; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.675 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.675
441.675 General evidentiary privileges inapplicable
Status: in_force

In the case of abuse of a resident in a long term care facility, the privileges extended under ORS 40.225 (Rule 503. Law practitioner-client privilege) to 40.295 (Rule 514. Effect on existing privileges) shall not be a ground for excluding evidence regarding the abuse of a resident, or the cause thereof, in any judicial proceeding resulting from a report made pursuant to ORS 441.640 (Report of suspected abuse of resident required) . [1979 c.770 §10; 1983 c.740 §158; 1993 c.759 §12]

Source: Section 441.675 — General evidentiary privileges inapplicable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.005 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.005
431A.005 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 431A.005 (Definitions) to 431A.020 (Rules) :

(1) “Children’s facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 433.235 (Definitions for ORS 433.235 to 433.284) .

(2) “Communicable disease” means a disease or condition, the infectious agent of which may be transmitted by any means from one person or from an animal to another person, that may result in illness, death or severe disability.

(3) “Condition of public health importance” means a disease, syndrome, symptom, injury or other threat to public health that is identifiable on an individual or community level.

(4) “Disease outbreak” means a significant or notable increase in the number of cases of a disease or other condition of public health importance.

(5) “Epidemic” means the occurrence in a community or region of a group of similar conditions of public health importance that are in excess of normal expectancy and derived from a common or propagated source.

(6) “Local public health administrator” means a local public health administrator as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) or the authorized representative of a local public health administrator.

(7) “Local public health authority” has the meaning given that term in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) .

(8) “Public health law” means any statute, rule or local ordinance that has the purpose of promoting or protecting the public health and that establishes the authority of the Oregon Health Authority, the Public Health Director, the Public Health Officer, a local public health authority or local public health administrator to enforce the statute, rule or local ordinance.

(9) “Public health measure” means a test, medical examination, treatment, isolation, quarantine or other measure imposed on an individual or group of individuals in order to prevent the spread of or exposure to a communicable disease, toxic substance or transmissible agent.

(10) “Reportable disease” means a disease or condition, the reporting of which enables a public health authority to take action to protect or to benefit the public health.

(11) “School” has the meaning given that term in ORS 433.235 (Definitions for ORS 433.235 to 433.284) .

(12) “Specimen” means blood, sputum, urine, stool or other bodily fluids and wastes, tissues, and cultures necessary to perform required tests.

(13) “Test” means any diagnostic or investigative analyses or medical procedures that determine the presence or absence of, or exposure to, a condition of potential public health importance, or its precursor in an individual.

(14) “Toxic substance” means a substance that may cause illness, disability or death to persons who are exposed to it. [Formerly 431.260]

Source: Section 431A.005 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.417 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.417
431A.417 Reporting on smoke filtration device grants
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall periodically report to an appropriate committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly, as described in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , to the State Wildfire Programs Director and to the Wildfire Programs Advisory Council on:

(1) The use of smoke filtration devices funded under ORS 431A.415 (Oregon Health Authority grants for purchase of smoke filtration devices) , including use of the smoke filtration devices by vulnerable and underserved communities.

(2) The effectiveness of the programs described in ORS 431A.415 (Oregon Health Authority grants for purchase of smoke filtration devices) .

(3) Areas for improvement.

(4) Public health impacts during wildfire smoke events.

(5) Whether funding described in ORS 431A.415 (Oregon Health Authority grants for purchase of smoke filtration devices) has provided a public health return on investment. [2021 c.592 §15a]

Source: Section 431A.417 — Reporting on smoke filtration device grants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.295 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.295
433.295 Report of cases required
Status: in_force

(1) All physicians, public health nurses and the administrators of hospitals shall report the discovery of cases of phenylketonuria to the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) The authority shall furnish forms that all physicians, public health nurses and hospitals shall use to report to the authority the test results for phenylketonuria. [1963 c.190 §3; 2009 c.595 §657]

Source: Section 433.295 — Report of cases required; forms to be furnished , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.710 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.710
450.710 Definitions for ORS 450.600 to 450.989
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) “Authority” means a sanitary authority established under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) .

(2) “Board” means the sanitary authority board under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) .

(3) “Construction” includes the acquisition of land or other property for the construction of an installation and the improvement, enlargement, alteration and reconstruction of an installation and the acquisition of existing sewage disposal or drainage systems, or portions thereof.

(4) “Governing body” means the county court or board of county commissioners of a county.

(5) “Owner of land” or “landowner” means a vendee under a recorded land sale contract or if there is no such contract the holder of the record title to the land in which vendee or holder has a present interest equal to or greater than a life estate as shown on the last available complete assessment roll in the office of the county assessor. [1955 c.614 §2; 1971 c.647 §92; 1983 c.83 §90; 1989 c.809 §7]

Source: Section 450.710 — Definitions for ORS 450.600 to 450.989 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.450 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.450
432.450 Grant program for issuance of certified copy of record of live birth to individual who is homeless
Status: in_force

"This document summarizes current state laws pertaining to access to vital records for children and youth experiencing homelessness." Bibliographic info

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a grant program for the purpose of allowing an individual who is homeless to obtain a certified copy of the individual’s record of live birth at a reduced rate or free of charge.

(2) In administering the program, the authority:

(a) Shall award grants to state, regional and local agencies and organizations listed in ORS 458.528 (Policy on homelessness) for the purpose specified in subsection (1) of this section;

(b) Shall develop criteria for receiving a grant under this section and processes for applying for a grant under this section;

(c) May require recipients of a grant to report to the authority on the use of grant funds; and

(d) Shall adopt by rule a definition for the term “individual who is homeless” that gives the term the same meaning as provided in 42 U.S.C. 11302 for the terms “homeless,” “homeless individual” and “homeless person.” [2017 c.540 §2]

Source: Section 432.450 — Grant program for issuance of certified copy of record of live birth to individual who is homeless; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.092 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.092
433.092 Purpose of ORS 433.090 to 433.102
Status: in_force

The purpose of ORS 433.090 (Definitions for ORS 433.090 to 433.102) to 433.102 (Parental responsibility for immunization) is to waive the requirement of consent for release of information from, or providing information to, the immunization record of a client of any immunization registry and to waive issues of confidentiality in regard to this information. The waiver allows authorized users to share information from the immunization record through or between immunization registries without violating confidentiality. The immunization registries and the associated tracking and recall systems are designed to increase the state’s immunization rates for clients and help prevent the spread of the diseases at which the immunizations are aimed. Immunizations are a proven benefit to individuals and society. An immunization registry reduces inappropriate immunizations and increases appropriate immunizations because clients’ records will be easily available to authorized users. [1993 c.297 §2; 2007 c.196 §2]

Source: Section 433.092 — Purpose of ORS 433.090 to 433.102; waivers of consent to release certain medical information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.055 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.055
446.055 Four to six manufactured dwellings exempt from ORS 446.003 to 446.140
Status: in_force

Four to six manufactured dwellings may be sited on a lot or parcel or aggregation of lots or parcels without meeting the requirements of ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) to 446.140 (Notice of removal from park) . However, four to six manufactured dwellings shall be sited in conformance with the comprehensive plan and land use regulations for other dwellings of similar capacity within the zone in which the manufactured dwellings are sited. [1993 c.437 §2]

Source: Section 446.055 — Four to six manufactured dwellings exempt from ORS 446.003 to 446.140 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.299 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.299
433.299 Newborn Bloodspot Screening Advisory Board
Status: in_force

(1) The Newborn Bloodspot Screening Advisory Board is established in the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) The board consists of 13 voting members appointed by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority as follows:

(a) One member who is a person affected by a disorder included in the newborn screening panel or a family member of a person affected by a disorder included in the newborn screening panel;

(b) One member who is a licensed physician who by contract provides expert medical advice and consulting services to the Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program;

(c) One member who is a representative of Medicaid or the insurance industry;

(d) Two members who are representatives of birthing centers or hospitals;

(e) One member who is a representative of an entity that contracts with the Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program for newborn bloodspot screening services;

(f) Three members who are representatives of advocacy associations regarding newborns with medical conditions or rare disorders;

(g) One member who is a representative of a statewide association of nurses;

(h) One member who is a representative of a statewide association of midwives; and

(i) Two members who are representatives of a statewide association of pediatricians.

(3) In addition to the requirements provided in subsection (2) of this section, one or more of the following professions must be represented as a voting member of the board:

(a) Neonatal intensive care specialist;

(b) Licensed physician or nurse practitioner who is board certified in obstetrics, pediatrics or neonatology;

(c) Obstetrician or gynecologist;

(d) Nurse;

(e) Ethicist;

(f) Geneticist;

(g) Dietician; and

(h) Educator.

(4) To the greatest extent practicable, the director shall appoint members from a diverse range of socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds.

(5) In addition to the 13 voting members provided for in subsection (2) of this section, members of the Legislative Assembly or employees of the Oregon Health Authority may serve as nonvoting members.

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

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

(8) The board shall select two of its members to jointly serve as chairpersons and another as vice chairperson, for terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of the offices as the board determines. One chairperson must be a voting member and the other chairperson must be the manager of the Northwest Regional Newborn Bloodspot Screening Program or the manager’s designee. The manager or manager’s designee must be a nonvoting member.

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

(10) The board shall meet at least once every six months at a time and place determined by the board. The board also may meet at other times and places specified by the call of one or both chairpersons or of a majority of the voting members of the board.

(11) The board shall report its findings and recommendations for legislative changes to the committees or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health in the manner provided under ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) no later than September 15 of each even-numbered year. [2019 c.109 §1]

Note: 433.299 (Newborn Bloodspot Screening Advisory Board) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 433 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 433.299 — Newborn Bloodspot Screening Advisory Board; members; term; meetings; reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.760 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.760
443.760 Application of single family dwelling code requirements to home
Status: in_force

(1) Adult foster homes that are certified as residential homes as defined in ORS 197.660 (Definitions) must meet all state and local building, sanitation, utility and fire code requirements applicable to single family dwellings. However, by rule, the licensing agency may adopt more stringent standards upon a finding that there is a significant health or safety threat to residents that necessitates a standard not imposed on other single family dwellings.

(2) In adopting more stringent standards, the licensing agency shall consult with the Department of Consumer and Business Services and the Department of the State Fire Marshal to ensure that the provider has the ability to evacuate all residents from an adult foster home within:

(a) Three minutes; or

(b) A period that meets applicable fire, life and safety requirements if the adult foster home has an interior sprinkler system approved by the appropriate regulatory authorities.

(3) If a licensed provider rents or leases the premises where the adult foster home is located, the lessor shall charge a flat rate for the lease or rental. [1993 c.146 §1; 1995 c.180 §4; 2009 c.595 §791L; 2017 c.679 §32; 2021 c.539 §111]

Source: Section 443.760 — Application of single family dwelling code requirements to home; rules; evacuation requirement; lease rate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.990 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.990
441.990 Civil and criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) (1) is a Class B violation. Each day of continuing violation after a first conviction shall be considered a subsequent violation.

(2) Any person who willfully prevents, interferes with, or attempts to impede in any way the work of any duly authorized representative of the Department of Human Services in the lawful carrying out of the provisions of ORS 441.087 (General inspection of long term care facility) (1) commits a Class C misdemeanor.

(3) The removal of the notice required by ORS 441.030 (Denial, suspension or revocation of licenses) (4) by any person other than an official of the department is a Class C misdemeanor.

(4) Any person who, after being excluded by a trustee pursuant to ORS 441.289 (Powers and duties of trustee) (16), remains upon the premises of a facility or returns to a facility violates ORS 164.245 (Criminal trespass in the second degree) .

(5) In addition to the penalties under this section, the Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Human Services or the Department of Consumer and Business Services may assess civil penalties against any health care facility or health maintenance organization under ORS 441.030 (Denial, suspension or revocation of licenses) or for a violation of ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) (1). A civil penalty imposed under this section may not exceed $5,000.

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

(7) Civil penalties recovered under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund for general governmental purposes. [Subsection (2) enacted as 1971 c.166 §2; subsection (3) enacted as 1975 c.294 §4; 1977 c.173 §2; 1977 c.582 §48; 1987 c.428 §41; 1989 c.171 §56; 1999 c.1051 §183; 2001 c.900 §178; 2007 c.602 §9; 2009 c.539 §13; 2009 c.595 §746; 2009 c.792 §62; 2011 c.597 §197]

Source: Section 441.990 — Civil and criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.840 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.840
450.840 Costs for construction and operation of systems and general expenses of sanitary authority
Status: in_force

(1) The cost of construction of a sewage disposal system, including treatment plants and trunk or lateral sewers, or a drainage system shall be borne by the area directly benefited by the system. The property within such area shall bear such cost in the manner provided in ORS 450.855 (Action board may take at hearing concerning boundaries, installations to be constructed, costs and financing) .

(2) The cost of operation and maintenance of sewage disposal systems and drainage systems shall be borne by the area directly benefited by such systems. The property within such area shall bear such cost in the manner provided in ORS 450.880 (Sewer service charges) .

(3) The costs and expenses of the authority which are not chargeable under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) to any particular area within the authority such as overall planning, expenses of the board, conduct of elections and hearings and mosquito and other insect control shall be borne by the entire authority in the manner provided in ORS 450.885 (Tax levies on property in the authority) (1)(a). [1955 c.614 §31]

Source: Section 450.840 — Costs for construction and operation of systems and general expenses of sanitary authority; how borne , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.225 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.225
453.225 When presumption of toxic ingredient arises
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ORS 453.205 (Definitions for ORS 453.205 to 453.275) to 453.275 (Civil penalty) , an art or craft material shall be presumed to contain an ingredient which is a toxic substance causing chronic illness if the ingredient, whether an intentional ingredient or an impurity, is one percent or more by weight of the mixture or product, or if the Oregon Health Authority determines that the toxic or carcinogenic properties of the art or craft material are such that labeling is necessary for the adequate protection of the public health and safety. [1985 c.539 §3; 2009 c.595 §891]

Source: Section 453.225 — When presumption of toxic ingredient arises , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.420 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.420
446.420 License required to maintain action
Status: in_force

An installer may not file a lien, or bring or maintain in any court of this state a suit or action, for compensation for the performance of any work requiring a license under ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) , 446.395 (License required) to 446.420 (License required to maintain action) and 455.230 (Use of Consumer and Business Services Fund moneys) or for the breach of any contract for installation work which is subject to ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) , 446.395 (License required) to 446.420 (License required to maintain action) and 455.230 (Use of Consumer and Business Services Fund moneys) , unless the installer was:

(1) Licensed under ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) , 446.395 (License required) to 446.420 (License required to maintain action) and 455.230 (Use of Consumer and Business Services Fund moneys) at the time the installer bid or entered into the contract for performance of the work; and

(2) Licensed continuously while performing the work for which compensation is sought. [1989 c.683 §8]

Source: Section 446.420 — License required to maintain action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.255 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.255
448.255 Notice of violation
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the Director of the Oregon Health Authority has reasonable grounds to believe that a water system or part thereof is being operated or maintained in violation of any rule adopted pursuant to ORS 448.115 (Definitions for ORS 448.115 to 448.285) to 448.285 (Penalty schedule) , 454.235 (Election) and 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) , the director shall give written notice to the water supplier responsible for the system.

(2) The notice required under subsection (1) of this section shall include the following:

(a) Citation of the rule allegedly violated;

(b) The manner and extent of the alleged violation; and

(c) A statement of the party’s right to request a hearing.

(3) The notice shall be served personally or by registered or certified mail and shall be accompanied by an order of the director requiring remedial action which, if taken within the time specified in the order, will effect compliance with the rule allegedly violated. The order shall become final unless request for hearing is made by the party receiving the notice within 10 days from the date of personal service or the date of mailing of the notice.

(4) The form of petition for hearing and the procedures employed in the hearing shall be consistent with the requirements of ORS chapter 183 and shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority.

(5) Hearings under this section shall be conducted by an administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) .

(6) The order shall be affirmed or reversed by the director after hearing. A copy of the director’s decision setting forth findings of fact and conclusions shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the petitioner or served personally upon the petitioner. An appeal from such decision may be made as provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) relating to a contested case. [1973 c.835 §171; 1975 c.254 §11; 1981 c.749 §16; 1997 c.249 §150; 1999 c.849 §§84,85; 2003 c.75 §36; 2009 c.595 §853]

Source: Section 448.255 — Notice of violation; content; hearing; order; appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.268 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.268
448.268 Area of ground water concern
Status: in_force

If, as a result of its activities under ORS 448.150 (Duties of authority) , the Oregon Health Authority confirms the presence in ground water drinking water supplies of contaminants resulting at least in part from suspected nonpoint source activities, the authority shall declare an area of ground water concern. The declaration shall identify the substances confirmed in the ground water and all ground water aquifers that may be affected. [1989 c.833 §32; 2009 c.595 §854]

Note: 448.268 (Area of ground water concern) and 448.271 (Transfer of property that includes well) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 448 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 448.268 — Area of ground water concern; declaration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.060 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.060
433.060 Definitions for ORS 433.060 to 433.080
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 433.060 (Definitions for ORS 433.060 to 433.080) to 433.080 (When test may be required) unless the context requires otherwise:

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

(2) “Health care facility” means a facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) and a mental health facility, alcohol treatment facility or drug treatment facility licensed or operated under ORS chapter 426 or 430.

(3) “Hepatitis test” means a test of an individual for the presence of hepatitis B or C or for any other substance specifically indicating the presence of hepatitis B or C.

(4) “HIV test” means a test of an individual for the presence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or for antibodies or antigens that result from HIV infection, or for any other substance specifically indicating infection with HIV.

(5) “Licensed health care provider” or “health care provider” means a person licensed or certified to provide health care under ORS chapter 677, 678, 679, 680, 684 or 685 or ORS 682.216 (Issuance of licenses) , or under comparable statutes of any other state.

(6) “Local public health administrator” means the local public health administrator, as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) , for the jurisdiction in which the reported substantial exposure occurred.

(7) “Local public health officer” means the local health officer, as described in ORS 431.418 (Local public health administrator) , of the county or district health department for the jurisdiction in which the substantial exposure occurred.

(8) “Occupational exposure” means a substantial exposure of a worker in the course of the worker’s occupation.

(9) “Source person” means a person who is the source of the blood or body fluid in the instance of a substantial exposure of another person.

(10) “Substantial exposure” means an exposure to blood or certain body fluids as defined by rule of the authority to have a potential for transmitting the human immunodeficiency virus based upon current scientific information.

(11) “Worker” means a person who is licensed or certified to provide health care under ORS chapters 677, 678, 679, 680, 684 or 685 or ORS 682.216 (Issuance of licenses) , an employee of a health care facility, of a licensed health care provider or of a clinical laboratory, as defined in ORS 438.010 (Definitions for ORS 438.010 to 438.510) , a firefighter, a law enforcement officer, as defined in ORS 414.805 (Liability of individual for medical services received while in custody of law enforcement officer) , a corrections officer or a parole and probation officer. [1989 c.878 §1; 1993 c.196 §7; 1999 c.807 §1; 2005 c.264 §23; 2009 c.595 §635; 2011 c.720 §193; 2015 c.736 §77]

Source: Section 433.060 — Definitions for ORS 433.060 to 433.080 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.118 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.118
447.118 Standards for compost toilets
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties) shall prohibit the installation of a compost toilet for a dwelling by the occupant of the dwelling if the compost toilet complies with the minimum requirements established under this section.

(2) Rules adopted under ORS 447.020 (Plumbing to conform to state building code) shall provide minimum requirements for the design, construction, installation and maintenance of compost toilets.

(3) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services with the approval of the State Plumbing Board may require by rule that, in addition to any other requirements provided by law, any manufacturer or distributor of a compost toilet and any person other than the owner of the dwelling in which the compost toilet is to be installed who proposes to install a compost toilet file with the Department of Consumer and Business Services a satisfactory bond, irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) or other security in an amount to be fixed by the department with approval of the board but not to exceed $5,000, conditioned that such bond, letter of credit or security shall be forfeited in whole or in part to the department for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of ORS 447.124 (Inspection of compost toilets) by failure of such manufacturer, distributor or person to comply with the rules adopted under this section. [1977 c.523 §3; 1981 c.438 §38; 1991 c.331 §62; 1993 c.744 §71; 1997 c.631 §472]

Source: Section 447.118 — Standards for compost toilets; rules; security required of certain installers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.020 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.020
452.020 Formation of district
Status: in_force

One or more districts may be formed in any county. The entire county may be included within a district or any portion of the entire county may be included. The district may include all or part of any incorporated cities in the county. [Amended by 1959 c.600 §2]

Source: Section 452.020 — Formation of district , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.420 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.420
451.420 District may construct and operate service facilities
Status: in_force

When authorized as provided in ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.610 (Advisory committee for emergency communications system) a district may construct, maintain and operate any or all of the service facilities specified in ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) . [1955 c.685 §2; 1963 c.515 §8; 1973 c.785 §6]

Source: Section 451.420 — District may construct and operate service facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.640 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.640
450.640 Powers of joint authority
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a joint water and sanitary authority possesses all the duties, functions and powers granted to water authorities and to sanitary authorities under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) .

(2) Revenue bonds issued by a joint water and sanitary authority shall be issued as prescribed in ORS chapter 287A. [1993 c.577 §10; 2007 c.783 §186]

Source: Section 450.640 — Powers of joint authority; issuance of revenue bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.375 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.375
433.375 Filing of inoculation certificate
Status: in_force

(1) The owner of the animal shall present by mail or otherwise the inoculation certificate, together with the fee fixed pursuant to ORS 433.380 (Tag fee) , if any, to the clerk of the county in which the owner resides.

(2) The county shall upon receipt of the fee and presentation of the certificate issue to the owner a serial-numbered tag, legibly identifying its expiration date as such date is determined in accordance with rules of the Oregon Health Authority relating to intervals of inoculation. The tag shall be designed for and shall be attached to a collar or harness that must be worn by the dog for which the tag and certificate are issued at all times when off or outside the premises of the owner. Whenever an original tag is lost, mutilated or destroyed, upon application and payment of the fee prescribed under ORS 433.380 (Tag fee) , if any, a replacement tag, to be dated, designed and worn as the original, shall be issued.

(3) No official of any county shall issue a license for a dog until the official has been shown a proper certification, or its equivalent, of a rabies inoculation.

(4) If the county files the certificate upon which a tag is issued, it shall be cross-referenced to the tag number. If the certificate is not filed, the county shall keep an appropriate record of the expiration date and number, if any, of the certificate cross-referenced to the tag number. Notwithstanding ORS 205.320 (Fees collected by county clerk) (1)(a), a fee is not required for filing the certificate.

(5) Unexpired tags shall be honored in all counties when the animal is in transit or where the owner has established a new residence.

(6) The provisions of this section apply to a city, rather than a county, in a city that has a dog licensing program. [1971 c.413 §9; 1975 c.750 §4; 1977 c.189 §6a; 1985 c.793 §2; 1991 c.230 §34; 2009 c.595 §670; 2015 c.27 §47]

Source: Section 433.375 — Filing of inoculation certificate; certificate required for license; issuance of tag , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.500 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.500
451.500 Charges and fees for financing service facilities
Status: in_force

The district may by order or by ordinance, for the purpose of paying the costs of operation and maintenance of service facilities, and for the repayment of bonds, impose user charges on property served by the service facilities. The district may, from time to time when necessary, use moneys from the revolving fund for such maintenance and operation on a reimbursable basis. User charges, connection fees or service charges shall be based upon the costs of operation, maintenance and supervision of service facilities and the costs of bond repayment. [1955 c.685 §10; 1969 c.646 §10; 1973 c.785 §16]

Source: Section 451.500 — Charges and fees for financing service facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.645 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.645
450.645 Election laws applicable
Status: in_force

(1) ORS chapter 255 governs the following:

(a) The nomination and election of the members of the board of directors of a joint water and sanitary authority.

(b) The conduct of elections in the joint authority.

(2) The members of the board of directors of a joint water and sanitary authority shall be elected at large by position number by the electors of the district. [1993 c.577 §8]

Source: Section 450.645 — Election laws applicable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.568 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.568
442.568 Oregon Health and Science University to recruit persons interested in rural practice
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health and Science University shall develop and implement a program to focus recruitment efforts on students who reside in or who are interested in practicing in rural or medically underserved areas of this state.

(2) The university shall reserve a number of admissions to each class at the medical school for qualified students who demonstrate an interest in practicing medicine in rural or medically underserved areas of this state. Once the students are admitted, the university shall support them with resources such as clinical rotations in rural or medically underserved areas, programs that allow a student to complete a clerkship in family medicine and rural and community health in a single rural Oregon community and technical assistance with accessing education loan and assistance programs. Not more than 15 percent of the students in each class shall be admitted under this section, consistent with the intent of the Legislative Assembly to encourage the availability of medical services in rural and medically underserved areas of this state.

(3) In the event that the university is unable to recruit the number of qualified students required under subsection (2) of this section, after having made a reasonable effort to do so, the university is authorized to fill the remaining positions with other eligible candidates. [Formerly 442.565; 2010 c.42 §4; 2013 c.177 §6]

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

Source: Section 442.568 — Oregon Health and Science University to recruit persons interested in rural practice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.761 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.761
441.761 Nurse Staffing Advisory Board
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Nurse Staffing Advisory Board is established within the Oregon Health Authority, consisting of 12 members appointed by the Governor.

(b) Of the 12 members of the board:

(A) Six must be hospital nurse managers;

(B) Five must be direct care registered nurses who work in hospitals; and

(C) One must be either a direct care registered nurse who works in a hospital or a direct care staff member who is not a registered nurse and whose services are covered by a written hospital-wide staffing plan that meets the requirements of ORS 441.763 (Written staffing plan for nursing services) .

(c) To the extent practicable, board members shall be appointed to ensure that the board is represented by members from hospitals where direct care staff are represented under a collective bargaining agreement and hospitals where direct care staff are not represented by a collective bargaining agreement and by hospitals of different sizes, types and geographic location.

(d) The term of office of each board member is three years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins January 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment, but may not serve more than two consecutive terms. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(2) The board shall:

(a) Provide advice to the authority on the administration of ORS 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) to 441.795 (Limitations on rulemaking authority of Oregon Health Authority) ;

(b) Identify trends, opportunities and concerns related to nurse staffing;

(c) Make recommendations to the authority on the basis of those trends, opportunities and concerns; and

(d) Review the authority’s enforcement powers and processes under ORS 441.783 (Information to be posted to Oregon Health Authority’s website) and 441.791 (Process for investigating and resolving complaints) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon request, the authority shall provide the board with written hospital-wide staffing plans implemented under ORS 441.763 (Written staffing plan for nursing services) , reviews conducted under ORS 441.764 (Annual review of nurse staffing plan) and complaints filed and investigations conducted as described in ORS 441.791 (Process for investigating and resolving complaints) .

(b) The authority may not provide the board with any information under paragraph (a) of this subsection that is identifiable with a specific hospital unless the information is publicly available.

(c) Hospital-wide staffing plans provided to the board under this section are confidential and not subject to public disclosure.

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

(5) The board shall have two cochairs selected by the Governor. One cochair shall be a hospital nurse manager and one cochair shall be a direct care registered nurse.

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

(7) The board shall meet:

(a) At least once every three months; and

(b) At any time and place specified by the call of both cochairs.

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

(9) The board shall submit a report on the administration of ORS 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) to 441.795 (Limitations on rulemaking authority of Oregon Health Authority) in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to health no later than September 15 of each year. The board may include in its report recommendations for legislation.

(10) Members of the board are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Claims for expenses shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the authority for purposes of the board. [Formerly 441.152]

Note: 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) to 441.795 (Limitations on rulemaking authority of Oregon Health Authority) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.761 — Nurse Staffing Advisory Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.060 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.060
438.060 Permit for health screen testing
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 438.050 (Application) , any person performing health screen testing must obtain a permit under ORS 438.150 (Temporary permit) (5). However, an employer providing health screen testing to employees of the employer is exempt from the applications of ORS 438.010 (Definitions for ORS 438.010 to 438.510) , 438.130 (License application) , 438.150 (Temporary permit) and this section if such employer contracts for the testing through a licensed physician, a clinical laboratory or a hospital, which is a permittee of the Oregon Health Authority as provided in this section. [1989 c.776 §3; 2009 c.595 §699]

Source: Section 438.060 — Permit for health screen testing; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.318 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.318
441.318 Trustee accounting
Status: in_force

(1) Within 60 days following the creation of the trust by the court, and every 60 days thereafter, and within 30 days after the termination of the trust, the trustee shall give the court and the Department of Human Services a complete accounting of all property of which the trustee has taken possession, all funds collected under ORS 441.289 (Powers and duties of trustee) and 441.293 (Liability to trustee for goods and services after notice) and all expenses incurred by the trust. The trustee shall prepare and file a report with the court and the department making recommendations concerning the current condition of the facility and projections for future operation of the facility and the conditions of the health and welfare of the patients.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the funds collected by the trustee under ORS 441.289 (Powers and duties of trustee) and 441.293 (Liability to trustee for goods and services after notice) exceed the reasonable expenses of the trust, the court shall order payment of the surplus to the licensee after reimbursement to the department of amounts contributed from the Facility Fund established under ORS 441.303 (Establishment of Facility Fund) .

(b) If the funds are insufficient to cover the reasonable expenses of the trust, the department may move the court for an order requiring the licensee to pay the deficiency to the department. The motion shall contain the following statement in bold:

Notice to _________

The Department of Human Services has filed this motion to recover from you costs incurred as a result of the operation of a facility under ORS 441.277 (Definitions for ORS 441.277 to 441.323) to 441.323 (Effect of trust or temporary management on prior obligations or civil or criminal liabilities) . The court may enter a money judgment against you if you fail to respond to this motion within 20 days of service of this motion upon you.

(c) The department shall serve the motion personally or by first class mail at the last-known address of the licensee. If the licensee fails to file a response to the motion within 20 days of service, the court shall enter an order and judgment accordingly. If the licensee files a timely response, the court shall set a date for a hearing at which the court shall determine whether the expenses incurred by the trust are reasonable.

(d) The licensee is not liable for expenses in excess of what the court finds to be reasonable. The court shall enter a money judgment against the licensee in an amount that does not exceed the reasonable expenses. Payment recovered from the licensee shall be credited to reimburse the Facility Fund established under ORS 441.303 (Establishment of Facility Fund) .

(3) The department shall have a lien for any deficiency established under subsection (2) of this section upon any real property and other beneficial interest, direct or indirect, of any licensee, any fixtures, equipment or goods used in the operation of the facility and the proceeds from a conveyance of any such property or interest made by the licensee within the 12 months prior to the filing of the petition for appointment of a trustee.

(4) The lien provided in subsection (3) of this section is prior to any lien or other interest that originates subsequent to the filing of a petition for appointment of a trustee under ORS 441.281 (Petition for appointment of trustee) , except for a construction lien arising out of work performed with the express consent of the trustee.

(5) The lien established under subsection (3) of this section may be recorded in the County Clerk Lien Record described in ORS 205.130 (Recording duties of county clerk) . [1981 c.868 §12; 1987 c.428 §23; 2009 c.539 §10]

Source: Section 441.318 — Trustee accounting; deficiencies; lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.099 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.099
441.099 Health Licensing Office to ensure compliance with ORS 441.098
Status: in_force

(1) A health practitioner who fails to comply with ORS 441.098 (Health practitioner referral of patient to treatment or diagnostic testing facility) (2), (3), (4) or (5) shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Health Licensing Office or by the appropriate health professional regulatory board as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) .

(2) The Health Licensing Office or the appropriate health professional regulatory board may investigate a claim under ORS 441.098 (Health practitioner referral of patient to treatment or diagnostic testing facility) in accordance with the investigative authority granted the office under ORS 676.595 (Disclosure of certain investigatory information) or the board under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) . [2013 c.552 §2; 2017 c.101 §14]

Note: 441.099 (Health Licensing Office to ensure compliance with ORS 441.098) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.099 — Health Licensing Office to ensure compliance with ORS 441.098 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.275 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.275
454.275 Definitions for ORS 454.275 to 454.380
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 454.275 (Definitions for ORS 454.275 to 454.380) to 454.380 (Limitation on spending for nonconstruction items) :

(1) “Affected area” means an area subject to an order of the commission issued under ORS 454.305 (Effect of findings) .

(2) “Commission” means the Environmental Quality Commission.

(3) “Governing body” means a board of commissioners, county court or other managing board of a municipality.

(4) “Municipality” means a city, county, county service district, sanitary district, metropolitan service district or other special district authorized to treat or dispose of sewage in any county with a population exceeding 400,000 according to the latest federal decennial census.

(5) “Subsurface sewage disposal system” has the meaning given that term in ORS 454.605 (Definitions for ORS 454.605 to 454.755) .

(6) “Threat to drinking water” means the existence in any area of any three of the following conditions:

(a) More than 50 percent of the affected area consists of rapidly draining soils;

(b) The ground water underlying the affected area is used or can be used for drinking water;

(c) More than 50 percent of the sewage in the affected area is discharged into cesspools, septic tanks or seepage pits and the sewage contains biological, chemical, physical or radiological agents that can make water unfit for human consumption; or

(d) Analysis of samples of ground water from wells producing water that may be used for human consumption in the affected area contains levels of one or more biological, chemical, physical or radiological contaminants which, if allowed to increase at historical rates, would produce a risk to human health as determined by the local health officer. Such contaminant levels must be in excess of 50 percent of the maximum allowable limits set in accordance with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

(7) “Treatment works” has the meaning given that term in ORS 454.010 (Definitions for ORS 454.010 to 454.040) . [1981 c.358 §1; 1983 c.235 §7; 1987 c.627 §8]

Source: Section 454.275 — Definitions for ORS 454.275 to 454.380 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.407 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.407
448.407 Advisory committee to commission and Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

To aid and advise the Environmental Quality Commission and the Oregon Health Authority in the adoption of rules under ORS 448.410 (Authority and duties of Environmental Quality Commission) and 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) , the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall appoint an advisory committee. The members of the committee shall include but need not be limited to representatives of all types of water systems. [1987 c.635 §16; 2009 c.595 §865]

Note: See note under 448.405 (Definitions for ORS 448.405 to 448.465) .

Source: Section 448.407 — Advisory committee to commission and Oregon Health Authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.050 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.050
444.050 Children not treated if parents object
Status: in_force

In carrying out ORS 444.010 (Oregon Health and Science University to administer program for children with disabilities) to 444.040 (Services for Children with Special Health Needs Account) , no state official, agent or representative shall take charge of any child over the objection of either of the parents of such child, or of the person standing in loco parentis to such child.

Source: Section 444.050 — Children not treated if parents object , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.190 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.190
446.190 Power to enjoin violations
Status: in_force

When it appears to an inspecting authority that any person is engaged or about to engage in an act or practice which is in violation of ORS 446.155 (Sanitation and safety requirements) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) or the rules and regulations issued thereunder, the inspecting authority may, without bond, obtain an order from an appropriate circuit court enjoining such act or practice. [1969 c.295 §10]

Source: Section 446.190 — Power to enjoin violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.403 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.403
440.403 Adoption of health district budget
Status: in_force

(1) A health district shall adopt an annual budget by:

(a) Preparing a proposed budget for the fiscal year not later than June 1 of each year;

(b) Publishing a notice of the proposed budget and of the date and place of a hearing on the proposed budget five to 30 days prior to the hearing;

(c) Holding a public hearing on the proposed budget;

(d) Adopting a final budget by resolution not later than June 30 of each year; and

(e) Filing a written notice pursuant to ORS 310.060 (Notice certifying taxes) not later than July 15 of each year if the district seeks to impose property taxes.

(2) A health district may adopt a supplemental budget by resolution at a regular meeting of the district board. A supplemental budget may not extend beyond the end of the fiscal year during which it is submitted.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Budget” means a plan of financial operation embodying an estimate of expenditures for a given period or purpose and the proposed means of financing the estimated expenditures.

(b) “Fiscal year” means the period beginning on July 1 of any year and ending on June 30 of the next year.

(c) “Publish” means giving notice or making information or documents available to members of the general public by printing the notice, information or documents in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the jurisdictional boundaries of the health district. [2001 c.251 §2]

Source: Section 440.403 — Adoption of health district budget , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.358 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.358
431A.358 Performance of lead-based paint activities and renovation without certification prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) An individual may not perform or offer to perform lead-based paint activities unless the individual is certified as provided under ORS 431A.355 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to regulate lead-based paint activities and renovation) .

(2) A firm may not perform or offer to perform a renovation for compensation unless the firm is certified as provided under ORS 431A.355 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to regulate lead-based paint activities and renovation) .

(3) A firm may not perform or offer to perform lead-based paint activities unless the firm is certified as provided under ORS 431A.355 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to regulate lead-based paint activities and renovation) . [Formerly 431.922; 2021 c.191 §5]

Source: Section 431A.358 — Performance of lead-based paint activities and renovation without certification prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.430 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.430
438.430 Examination of specimens
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 438.010 (Definitions for ORS 438.010 to 438.510) to 438.510 (Prohibited acts) , a clinical laboratory shall examine specimens only at the request of a physician, dentist, or other person authorized by law to use the findings of laboratory examinations.

(2) A person may not report the result of any test, examination, or analysis of a specimen submitted for evidence of human disease except to:

(a) The patient or the patient’s authorized representative, unless the physician, dentist or other person requesting the laboratory test, examination or analysis under subsection (1) of this section notifies the clinical laboratory of a reasonable belief that an exception applies to the prohibition on information blocking under 42 U.S.C. 300jj-52; and

(b) A physician, dentist, their agents, or other person authorized by law to employ the results in the conduct of a practice or in the fulfillment of official duties.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a clinical laboratory or the designee of the laboratory, after verifying the identity of the requester and after determining the results are ready for release, shall without unreasonable delay provide the results of a test, examination or analysis of a specimen submitted by a patient in writing to the patient or the patient’s authorized representative. [1969 c.685 §21; 2001 c.104 §174; 2003 c.376 §1; 2009 c.583 §1; 2021 c.285 §1]

Source: Section 438.430 — Examination of specimens; reports and results , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.805 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.805
433.805 Policy
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of ORS 433.800 (Definitions for ORS 433.800 to 433.830) to 433.830 (Immunity of trained person and institution rendering emergency assistance) to provide a means of authorizing certain individuals when a licensed health care professional is not immediately available to administer lifesaving treatment to persons:

(1) Who have severe allergic responses to insect stings and other allergens;

(2) Who are experiencing severe hypoglycemia when other treatment has failed or cannot be initiated; and

(3) Who have adrenal insufficiency and are experiencing an adrenal crisis. [1981 c.367 §1; 1989 c.299 §3; 1997 c.345 §2; 2015 c.676 §4]

Source: Section 433.805 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.993 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.993
442.993 Civil penalties for failure to report health care data
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt a schedule of civil penalties not to exceed $500 per day of violation, determined by the severity of the violation, for:

(a) Any reporting entity that fails to report as required by ORS 442.373 (Health care data reporting by health insurers) or rules adopted by the authority.

(b) Any provider or payer that fails to report cost growth data or to develop and implement a performance improvement plan if required by ORS 442.386 (Health Care Cost Growth Target program established) or rules adopted by the authority.

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

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

(4) Civil penalties incurred under any law of this state are not allowable as costs for the purpose of rate determination or for reimbursement by a third-party payer.

(5) Moneys collected from providers and payers described in subsection (1)(b) of this section shall be deposited in the Oregon Health Authority Fund established by ORS 413.101 (Oregon Health Authority Fund) and used by the authority to support programs that expand access to health care and that support populations adversely affected by high health care costs. [2009 c.595 §1202; 2015 c.318 §39; 2015 c.845 §2; 2021 c.51 §6]

Note: 442.993 (Civil penalties for failure to report health care data) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 442 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 442.993 — Civil penalties for failure to report health care data , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.762 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.762
443.762 Information provided upon admission
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “adult foster home” means an adult foster home that is licensed to provide residential care to older adults or people with physical disabilities.

(2) Upon the admission of a resident to an adult foster home, the adult foster home shall provide the resident with information developed by the Long Term Care Ombudsman describing the availability and services of the ombudsman. [2019 c.117 §6]

Note: 443.762 (Information provided upon admission) was added to and made a part of 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) to 443.825 (Disposition of penalties recovered) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 443.762 — Information provided upon admission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.990 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.990
453.990 Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Any violation of ORS 453.175 (Necessity for poison label) or 453.185 (False representation by purchaser prohibited) or any rules of the State Board of Pharmacy thereunder is a Class C misdemeanor.

(2) Violation of any of the provisions of ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) is a Class B misdemeanor. A second and subsequent violation of any of the provisions of ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) Violation of any provision of ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(4) In addition to the provisions of ORS 453.882 (Contaminated property as public nuisance) regarding enjoinder and abatement, a person who knowingly uses property that has been determined to be not fit for use pursuant to ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) , 431.175 (Warrant procedure) and 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) as if it were fit for use commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(5) Violation of ORS 453.885 (Decontamination of property) (2) is a Class B misdemeanor. [Subsection (10) enacted as 1961 c.664 §15; 1969 c.631 §15; subsection (6) enacted as 1971 c.409 §15; 1977 c.582 §52; subsection (4) enacted as 1989 c.915 §22; 1997 c.769 §2]

Source: Section 453.990 — Criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.072 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.072
447.072 Plumbing permit and inspection exemptions
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 455.610 (Low-Rise Residential Dwelling Code) , the Department of Consumer and Business Services, with the approval of the State Plumbing Board, shall adopt rules to create an exemption from permit and inspection requirements for ordinary minor repairs in low-rise residential dwellings and commercial structures when the board finds that the plumbing does not involve any changes or alterations of the existing plumbing system. The exemption from the permit:

(1) May not include new construction or replacement of water heaters or underground plumbing; and

(2) Shall be available only to licensed plumbing contractors or persons described under ORS 693.020 (Persons and activities not regulated under chapter) . [1993 c.520 §3; 1995 c.228 §1; 2003 c.14 §268; 2003 c.675 §8; 2005 c.758 §15]

Source: Section 447.072 — Plumbing permit and inspection exemptions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.362 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.362
441.362 Notice by Department of Human Services prior to move or termination
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall not move any resident from a long term care facility or terminate payment for a resident of a long term care facility without providing 30 days’ written notice to the resident of the reasons for the move or termination of payment, the resident’s right to a hearing in accordance with ORS chapter 183 and the grounds for contesting the move or termination of payment.

(2) Written notice in accordance with this section shall be provided by the department in all moves, including situations where the resident requests or initiates the move.

(3) The request for hearing must be made to the department within 10 days of the service or delivery of the written notice to move.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the department may move a resident less than 30 days after the service of the notice if the resident gives informed written consent to the move or termination of payment.

(5) In the event the resident is cognitively impaired, informed written consent can only be given by a guardian, conservator, person holding a general power of attorney, person designated by the resident to receive notice of a move or termination of payment or person who requested the receipt of notice of a move or termination of payment. [1983 c.269 §2]

Source: Section 441.362 — Notice by Department of Human Services prior to move or termination; hearing; consent to move; who may consent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.260 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.260
433.260 Exclusion of persons exposed to or having restrictable disease from school or children’s facility
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever any administrator has reason to suspect that any child or employee has or has been exposed to any restrictable disease and is required by the rules of the Oregon Health Authority to be excluded from a school or children’s facility, the administrator shall send such person home and, if the disease is one that must be reported to the authority, report the occurrence to the local health department by the most direct means available.

(2) Any person excluded under subsection (1) of this section may not be permitted to be in the school or facility until the person presents a certificate from a physician, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) , nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) , local health department nurse or school nurse stating that the person does not have or is not a carrier of any restrictable disease. [Amended by 1973 c.259 §19; 1979 c.731 §7; 1981 c.78 §3; 1989 c.224 §89; 1991 c.255 §5; 2001 c.900 §157; 2005 c.471 §1; 2009 c.595 §650; 2014 c.45 §55]

Source: Section 433.260 — Exclusion of persons exposed to or having restrictable disease from school or children’s facility; certificate for readmission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.054 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.054
441.054 Discharge of patients receiving mental health treatment
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

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

(b) “Lay caregiver” means:

(A) For a patient who is younger than 14 years of age, a parent or legal guardian of the patient.

(B) For a patient who is at least 14 years of age, an individual designated by the patient or a parent or legal guardian of the patient to the extent permitted under ORS 109.640 (Right to reproductive health care, medical treatment or dental treatment without parental consent) and 109.675 (Right to diagnosis or treatment for mental or emotional disorder or chemical dependency without parental consent) .

(2) A hospital shall adopt and enforce policies for the discharge of a patient who is hospitalized for mental health treatment. The policies must be publicly available and include, at a minimum, all of the following:

(a) Encouraging the patient to sign an authorization for the disclosure of information that is necessary for a lay caregiver to participate in the patient’s discharge planning and to provide appropriate support to the patient following discharge including, but not limited to, discussing the patient’s prescribed medications and the circumstances under which the patient or lay caregiver should seek immediate medical attention.

(b) Assessing the patient’s risk of suicide, with input from the lay caregiver if appropriate.

(c) Assessing the long-term needs of the patient including:

(A) The patient’s need for community-based services;

(B) The patient’s capacity for self-care; and

(C) To the extent practicable, whether the patient can be properly cared for in the place where the patient was residing when the patient presented at the hospital.

(d) A process to coordinate the patient’s care and transition the patient from an acute care setting to outpatient treatment that may include community-based providers, peer support, lay caregivers and others who can execute the patient’s care plan following discharge.

(e) Scheduling follow-up appointments for no later than seven days after discharge or documenting why the seven-day goal could not be met. [Formerly 441.196]

Note: 441.054 (Discharge of patients receiving mental health treatment) was added to and made a part of 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.054 — Discharge of patients receiving mental health treatment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.247 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.247
447.247 Elevators required
Status: in_force

(1) Elevators are required:

(a) In all shopping centers, shopping malls, professional offices of health care providers and government buildings that are covered by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act;

(b) In all other commercial facilities, private entities and places of public accommodation covered by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act that have more than one floor level and more than 3,000 square feet in ground area or that are more than 20 feet in height, measured from the top surface of the lowest flooring to the highest interior overhead finish of the building; and

(c) In all private membership clubs and churches that have more than one floor level and more than 4,000 square feet in ground area or that are more than 20 feet in height, measured from the top surface of the lowest flooring to the highest interior overhead finish of the building.

(2) The Department of Consumer and Business Services may by rule create exceptions to the requirements of this section if this section would require an elevator in a building that would not be required to have an elevator under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Fair Housing Act. [1993 c.503 §6; 1995 c.307 §2]

Source: Section 447.247 — Elevators required; criteria; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.198 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.198
446.198 Exemption for redevelopment in park destroyed by natural disaster
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may waive any requirements of ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) or rules adopted under those sections or adopt temporary permitting and operating and construction standards in lieu of the requirements if the director determines that:

(1) The waiver is necessary or advisable to allow for the rapid development of a manufactured dwelling park approved under ORS 197.488 (Replacement of park destroyed by natural disaster) ; and

(2) The waiver will not jeopardize the health and safety of the occupants of the manufactured dwelling park. [2021 c.260 §4]

Note: 446.198 (Exemption for redevelopment in park destroyed by natural disaster) was added to and made a part of 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) by legislative action but was not added to any other series. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 446.198 — Exemption for redevelopment in park destroyed by natural disaster , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.754 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.754
453.754 Application for X-ray machine registration
Status: in_force

(1) Each application for an X-ray machine registration shall be in writing and shall state such information as the Oregon Health Authority by regulation determines to be necessary. The application shall be accompanied by the registration fee due under ORS 453.757 (X-ray machine biennial registration fee) .

(2) Not less than 90 nor more than 120 days prior to the expiration of an X-ray machine registration, the authority shall mail notice to the X-ray machine owner of the pending expiration of the registration. The notice shall inform the owner of the requirements for renewing the registration. [1995 c.444 §4; 2009 c.595 §910]

Source: Section 453.754 — Application for X-ray machine registration; renewal notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.240 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.240
446.240 Safety standards for accessory structures
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall adopt and enforce rules establishing safety standards for construction and installation of accessory buildings and structures. Prefabricated and site-built accessory buildings and structures shall be consistent with the provisions of the state building code adopted pursuant to ORS 455.020 (Purpose) and 455.110 (Other duties of director) except where application of such standards would conflict with standards adopted under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and would prevent the Department of Consumer and Business Services from enforcing the federal Act in Oregon. [1975 c.546 §4; 1989 c.648 §24]

Source: Section 446.240 — Safety standards for accessory structures; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.402 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.402
431A.402 Healthy Homes Repair Fund
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the State Treasury the Healthy Homes Repair Fund, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Healthy Homes Repair Fund is credited to the fund. The purpose of the fund is to:

(a) Fund grants to eligible entities under the Healthy Homes Program established under ORS 431A.400 (Healthy Homes Program) ; and

(b) Pay for the administrative expenses of the Oregon Health Authority in establishing, implementing and administering the Healthy Homes Program under ORS 431A.400 (Healthy Homes Program) .

(2) The fund consists of:

(a) Money appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly;

(b) Grant funds repaid under ORS 431A.400 (Healthy Homes Program) (6);

(c) Moneys transferred to the fund from the federal or state government;

(d) Application fees received under ORS 431A.400 (Healthy Homes Program) , if any; and

(e) Gifts, grants and donations received from any source. [2021 c.622 §2]

Source: Section 431A.402 — Healthy Homes Repair Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.005 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.005
448.005 Definitions for ORS 448.005 to 448.090
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 448.005 (Definitions for ORS 448.005 to 448.090) to 448.090 (Disposition of moneys) , unless the context requires otherwise:

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

(2) “Bathhouse” means a structure that contains dressing rooms, showers and toilet facilities for use with an adjacent public swimming pool.

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

(4) “Person” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.100 (Definitions) , but also includes municipalities, recreation districts, counties and state agencies or instrumentalities.

(5) “Public spa pool” means a public swimming pool or wading pool designed primarily to direct water or air-enriched water under pressure onto the bather’s body with the intent of producing a relaxing or therapeutic effect.

(6) “Public swimming pool” means an artificial structure, and its appurtenances, that contains water more than two feet deep, is expressly designated or used with the knowledge and consent of the owner or operator for swimming or recreational bathing, and is for the use of any segment of the public. “Public swimming pool” includes, but is not limited to, swimming pools owned or operated by:

(a) Travelers’ accommodations;

(b) Recreation parks;

(c) Colleges;

(d) Schools;

(e) Organizational camps as defined in ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) ;

(f) Clubs;

(g) Associations;

(h) Business establishments for their patrons or employees;

(i) Private persons and that are open to the public;

(j) Recreation districts;

(k) Municipalities;

(L) Counties; or

(m) State agencies.

(7) “Public wading pool” means an artificial structure, and its appurtenances, that contains water less than two feet deep, is expressly designated or used with the knowledge and consent of the owner or operator for wading or recreational bathing, and is for the use of any segment of the public, whether limited to patrons of a companion facility or not.

(8) “Recreation park” means those facilities as defined by ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) .

(9) “Travelers’ accommodation” means those facilities as defined by ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) .

(10) “Variance” means written permission from the authority for a public swimming pool, public spa pool or public wading pool to be operated when it does not comply with all the applicable rules for public swimming pools, public spa pools or public wading pools. [1961 c.566 §1; 1973 c.215 §1; 1979 c.453 §1; 1983 c.707 §22; 1983 c.781 §1; 1999 c.59 §125; 2001 c.104 §186; 2001 c.900 §195; 2009 c.595 §827]

Source: Section 448.005 — Definitions for ORS 448.005 to 448.090 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.777 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.777
441.777 Combining staffing committees
Status: in_force

(1) A hospital nurse staffing committee, a professional and technical staffing committee and a hospital service staffing committee may, by mutual agreement, combine two or more of the staffing committees into one committee if:

(a) The structures of the committees to be combined meet the requirements of ORS 441.762 (Hospital nurse staffing committee) and ORS 441.775 (Hospital professional and technical staffing committee) or 441.776 (Hospital service staffing committee) , as applicable; and

(b) The members of the combined committee are selected from each committee by an exclusive representative or otherwise as provided in ORS 441.762 (Hospital nurse staffing committee) (1)(b) and (c), 441.775 (Hospital professional and technical staffing committee) (1)(b) and (c) and 441.776 (Hospital service staffing committee) (1)(b) and (c).

(2) A majority of members of each staffing committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the business of the combined committee. If there is an unequal number of staff and management from each committee present at a meeting of the combined committee, only an equal number of staff and managers from each committee may vote.

(3) Disputes arising in combined committees shall be resolved using the applicable dispute resolution processes under ORS 441.766 (Exceptions to direct care registered nurse staffing ratios) , 441.775 (Hospital professional and technical staffing committee) or 441.776 (Hospital service staffing committee) . [2023 c.507 §5]

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

Source: Section 441.777 — Combining staffing committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.720 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.720
443.720 Findings of Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a) Adult foster homes provide needed care and services to thousands of Oregonians who are elderly or have disabilities and who might otherwise be institutionalized;

(b) The protection of the health, safety and well-being of the residents of adult foster homes is an important function of the licensing agency; and

(c) Consistent interpretation, application and enforcement of regulatory standards is necessary and desirable for the protection of adult foster home residents.

(2) It is legislative intent that:

(a) The licensing agency provide training and guidelines for employees assigned to licensing and enforcement to encourage consistency; and

(b) The licensing agency take vigorous action to ensure that inspections and investigations are carried out as required by law. [1995 c.667 §7; 2007 c.70 §251; 2009 c.595 §791b]

Source: Section 443.720 — Findings of Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.878 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.878
443.878 Psychotropic medications
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Elderly person” means a person who is 65 years of age or older;

(b) “Person with a disability” has the meaning given that term in ORS 410.040 (Definitions for ORS 410.040 to 410.300, 410.320 and 410.619) ; and

(c) “Psychotropic medication” has the meaning given that term in ORS 418.517 (Procedures for use of psychotropic medications for children in foster care) .

(2) The Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the State Board of Pharmacy, the Oregon Medical Board, the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Long Term Care Ombudsman, shall adopt rules related to the prescription of a psychotropic medication to an elderly person or a person with a disability who resides in:

(a) An adult foster home, as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) ;

(b) A residential care facility, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) ; or

(c) A long term care facility, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(3) The requirements of this section do not apply to an elderly person or person with a disability in a hospice program, as defined in ORS 443.850 (Definitions for ORS 443.850 to 443.869) .

(4) The rules adopted under subsection (2) of this section must include, but are not limited to, requirements that:

(a) If a prescription of psychotropic medication is written by a licensed health care practitioner other than the primary care provider or mental health care provider, or other licensed health care practitioner designated by the department, of the elderly person or person with a disability, the prescription must be reviewed by the primary care provider or mental health care provider, or other licensed health care practitioner designated by the department, of the elderly person or person with a disability to:

(A) Limit the adverse side effects of the psychotropic medication; and

(B) Ensure that the psychotropic medication is prescribed in the lowest possible effective dosage;

(b) A licensed health care practitioner other than the primary care provider or mental health care provider, or other licensed health care practitioner designated by the department, of the elderly person or person with a disability who prescribes a psychotropic medication notify the primary care provider or mental health care provider, or other licensed health care practitioner designated by the department, of the elderly person or person with a disability of the prescription not later than 24 hours after issuing the prescription;

(c) Psychotropic medication prescribed by a licensed health care practitioner other than the primary care provider or mental health care provider, or other licensed health care practitioner designated by the department, of the elderly person or person with a disability may be in an amount sufficient for a seven-day supply; and

(d) The facility or home in which the elderly person or person with a disability resides demonstrates that:

(A) A person-centered assessment has been performed for the elderly person or person with a disability; and

(B) Based on the findings of the assessment, the best course of treatment, including the use of nonpharmacological interventions, psychotropic medication or a combination of nonpharmacological interventions and psychotropic medication, is followed.

(5) The department may adopt other rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [2017 c.503 §1]

Note: 443.878 (Psychotropic medications) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 443 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 443.878 — Psychotropic medications; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.221 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.221
441.221 Advisory Committee on Physician Credentialing Information
Status: in_force

(1) The Advisory Committee on Physician Credentialing Information is established within the Oregon Health Authority. The committee consists of nine members appointed by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or the director’s designee as follows:

(a) Three members who are health care practitioners licensed by the Oregon Medical Board or representatives of health care practitioners’ organizations doing business within the State of Oregon;

(b) Three representatives of hospitals licensed by the Oregon Health Authority; and

(c) Three representatives of health care service contractors that have been issued a certificate of authority to transact health insurance in this state by the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(2) All members appointed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section must be knowledgeable about national standards relating to the credentialing of health care practitioners.

(3) The term of appointment for each member of the committee is three years. If, during a member’s term of appointment, the member no longer qualifies to serve as designated by the criteria of subsection (1) of this section, the member must resign. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the director or the director’s designee shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(4) Members of the committee are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement of expenses. [Formerly 442.800; 2015 c.318 §25; 2017 c.101 §33; 2017 c.384 §6]

Note: 441.221 (Advisory Committee on Physician Credentialing Information) to 441.223 (Implementation of committee recommendations) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.221 — Advisory Committee on Physician Credentialing Information; membership; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.120 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.120
438.120 Standards for licensing specialties
Status: in_force

(1) In determining the specialties that are authorized to be performed in a clinical laboratory, the Oregon Health Authority shall consider laboratory personnel, with particular emphasis on the qualifications of the director, laboratory equipment and any other relevant factors affecting the ability of the laboratory to perform different laboratory specialties.

(2) No laboratory shall be licensed to perform examinations in the fields of surgical pathology, autopsy pathology, exfoliative cytology, or immunohematology, unless its director is a physician or dentist specifically qualified in these fields. The authority may establish exemptions from the requirements of this subsection for the field of immunohematology.

(3) The list of waived tests, physician performed microscopy procedures and moderate and high complexity tests shall be established by the authority. [1969 c.685 §6; 1993 c.109 §6; 1999 c.341 §4; 2009 c.595 §702]

Source: Section 438.120 — Standards for licensing specialties; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.765 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.765
443.765 Complaint procedure
Status: in_force

(1) Complaints against adult foster homes may be filed with the licensing agency by any person, whether or not a resident of the home. The licensing agency shall investigate complaints regarding adult foster homes and shall adopt by rule standards governing investigations pursuant to this section.

(2) The licensing agency shall prepare a notice which must be posted in a conspicuous place in each adult foster home stating the telephone number of the agency and the procedure for making complaints.

(3) The licensing agency shall maintain a file of all complaints and the action taken on the complaint, indexed by the name of the owner or operator. When the licensing agency concludes the investigation of a complaint, the agency shall clearly designate the outcome of the complaint investigation in the complaint file. The filed complaint forms shall protect the privacy of the complainant, the resident and the witnesses.

(4) Any person has a right to inspect and photocopy the complaint files maintained by the licensing agency.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The owner or operator of an adult foster home may not prohibit, discourage or use intimidation against any person to prevent the filing of a complaint with the licensing agency.

(b) If a resident, or a person acting on the resident’s behalf, files a complaint with the licensing agency, the owner or operator of an adult foster home may not retaliate against the resident by:

(A) Increasing charges;

(B) Decreasing services, rights or privileges;

(C) Threatening to increase charges or decrease services, rights or privileges;

(D) Taking or threatening to take any action to coerce or compel the resident to leave the facility; or

(E) Abusing or threatening to harass or abuse a resident in any manner.

(c) The owner or operator of an adult foster home may not retaliate against any person who files a complaint or any witness or employee of a facility interviewed about the complaint, including but not limited to retaliation by restriction of otherwise lawful access to the adult foster home or to any resident thereof, or, if an employee, to dismissal or harassment.

(6) The provider shall give all residents, upon admission, a notice of the monthly rates and the house rules.

(7) Anyone participating in good faith in the filing of a complaint pursuant to this section is immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the filing or substance of the complaint. Any such participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participating in any judicial proceeding resulting from the complaint. A person does not act in good faith for the purposes of this subsection if the substance of the complaint is false and:

(a) The person knows that the substance of the complaint is false; or

(b) The person makes the complaint with the intent to harm the owner or operator of the adult foster home, or the adult foster home, and the person shows a reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the substance of the complaint. [1983 c.629 §7; 1985 c.651 §3; 1991 c.960 §7; 2001 c.447 §1; 2009 c.595 §791m]

Source: Section 443.765 — Complaint procedure; retaliation prohibited; notice of rates and rules; liability for complaints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.145 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.145
450.145 Entry of assessments in lien docket
Status: in_force

(1) When assessments are made they shall be entered into a permanent lien docket which shall be kept in the office of the district and wherein shall be shown the amount of each lien, property against which it has been assessed, the owner thereof and such additional information as is required to keep a permanent and complete record of the lien and the payments thereon.

(2) The lien docket shall be a public record kept by the secretary and shall be open to inspection during all business hours established by the district.

Source: Section 450.145 — Entry of assessments in lien docket; lien docket as public record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.440 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.440
431.440 Powers of local public health administrators
Status: in_force

A local public health administrator has the powers of constables or other peace officers in matters pertaining to the public health. [Amended by 1961 c.610 §11; 1973 c.829 §27; 2015 c.736 §42]

Source: Section 431.440 — Powers of local public health administrators , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.380 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.380
448.380 Community Drinking Water Enhancement and Protection Fund
Status: repealed

The Community Drinking Water Enhancement and Protection Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Community Drinking Water Enhancement and Protection Fund shall be credited to the fund. The fund shall consist of all moneys credited to the fund, including moneys appropriated or transferred to the fund by the Legislative Assembly. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for the purpose of carrying out ORS 448.370 (Grant program) . [2023 c.606 §4]

Note: See note under 448.370 (Grant program) .

Note: Sections 24 and 25, chapter 606, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 24. Small and very small community water systems; report. (1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall enter into a contract with the Oregon Association of Water Utilities that includes, but need not be limited to, a provision requiring the association to:

(a) Perform, or enter into a contract with a third party to perform, a study of the needs and vulnerabilities of small and very small community water systems, including but not limited to the following topics:

(A) Water supply reliability.

(B) Source and treated water quality.

(C) Utility board and operations management.

(D) Infrastructure.

(E) Droughts, floods and earthquakes.

(F) Funding, financial stability and water rates.

(G) Regulations and safe drinking water standards.

(H) Opportunities for emergency interties, system consolidation and regionalization.

(b) Provide technical, financial and managerial support and resources to small and very small community water systems, which may include support and resources related to:

(A) Water supply reliability.

(B) Source and treated water quality.

(C) Utility board and operations management.

(D) Infrastructure.

(E) Droughts, floods and earthquakes.

(F) Funding, financial stability and water rates.

(G) Regulations and safe drinking water standards.

(H) Applying for and managing funds associated with state and federal funding programs.

(I) Assessing and supporting opportunities for emergency interties, system consolidation and regionalization.

(c) Hire and employ one training specialist and two technical assistance providers to provide support and resources to address the needs and vulnerabilities of small and very small community water systems in this state.

(d) Consult with the Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Water Resources Department, county environmental health departments and county emergency managers in designing the parameters of the study described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(e) Submit a report in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to water no later than December 31, 2024.

(2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall distribute moneys to the Oregon Association of Water Utilities for the purposes of carrying out subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Environmental Quality and the Water Resources Department shall cooperate with the Oregon Association of Water Utilities, and provide to the association any data or information requested by the association, in implementing this section. [2023 c.606 §24]

Sec. 25. Sunset. Section 24 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2023 c.606 §25]

Source: Section 448.380 — Community Drinking Water Enhancement and Protection Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.407 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.407
441.407 Procedures to maintain confidentiality
Status: in_force

The Long Term Care Ombudsman shall establish procedures to maintain the confidentiality of the records and files of residents of long term care facilities. These procedures must meet the following requirements:

(1) The ombudsman or a designee may not disclose the identity of any resident unless the complainant or the resident, or the legal representative of either, consents in writing to the disclosure and specifies to whom the disclosure may be made.

(2) The identity of any complainant or resident on whose behalf a complaint is made, or individual providing information on behalf of the complainant or the resident, shall be confidential. If the complaint becomes the subject of judicial proceedings, the investigative information held by the ombudsman or the designee shall be disclosed for the purpose of the proceedings if requested by the court. [Formerly 441.113; 2017 c.441 §13]

Source: Section 441.407 — Procedures to maintain confidentiality , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.230 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.230
452.230 Rights under contract
Status: in_force

The officers and agents of such other county, vector control district or municipality acting by authority of such contract shall have the same right of entry, inspection and treatment as the agents and employees of the county seeking to control the public health vectors. [Amended by 1959 c.600 §15]

Source: Section 452.230 — Rights under contract , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.570 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.570
432.570 No requirement or prohibition regarding operation of separate cancer and tumor registry
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 432.510 (Cancer and tumor registry system) to 432.550 (Action for damages) and 432.900 (Civil penalty) shall prohibit a health care facility from operating its own registry for cancer and benign or borderline tumors of the brain and central nervous system or require a health care facility to operate its own registry for cancer and benign or borderline tumors. [1995 c.585 §9; 2003 c.269 §7; 2017 c.101 §41]

Note: See note under 432.500 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 432.570 — No requirement or prohibition regarding operation of separate cancer and tumor registry , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.655 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.655
450.655 Methods of election of authority directors
Status: in_force

(1) The directors of a water authority may be elected by one of the following methods:

(a) Elected by the electors of zones as nearly equal in population as feasible according to the latest federal decennial census.

(b) Elected at large by position number by the electors of the district.

(2) Candidates for election from zones shall be nominated by the electors of the zones.

(3) If the directors of the water authority are elected from zones, the board of the water authority, after each federal decennial census, shall adjust the boundaries of the zones to make them as nearly equal in population as feasible. [1987 c.863 §5; 1993 c.577 §22]

Source: Section 450.655 — Methods of election of authority directors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.624 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.624
442.624 Establishment of community benefit spending floor
Status: in_force

(1) Every two years, the Oregon Health Authority shall establish a community benefit spending floor as provided in this section based on objective data and criteria, including but not limited to the following:

(a) Historical and current expenditures on community benefits by the hospital and the hospital’s affiliated clinics.

(b) Community needs identified in the community needs assessment conducted by the hospital in accordance with section 501(r)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and community health assessments and community health improvement plans of coordinated care organizations that serve the same geographic area served by the hospital and the hospital’s affiliated clinics, in accordance with ORS 414.575 (Community advisory councils) and 414.578 (Community health improvement plan) .

(c) The hospital’s need to expand the health care workforce.

(d) The overall financial position of the hospital and the hospital’s affiliated clinics based on audited financial statements and other objective data.

(e) The demographics of the population in the areas served by the hospital and the hospital’s affiliated clinics.

(f) The spending on the social determinants of health by the hospital or the hospital’s affiliated clinics.

(g) Taxes paid by the hospital and the hospital’s payments, in lieu of taxes, paid to:

(A) A local government;

(B) The state; or

(C) The United States government.

(h) Criteria governing the manner in which the authority will consider input received from the general public under subsection (2)(c) of this section.

(i) The hospital’s obligations and commitments, as reported to the Internal Revenue Service, to:

(A) Fund, support or provide health professions education; and

(B) Fund health research.

(j) For the Oregon Health and Science University hospital, its obligation to carry out the public purposes and missions specified in ORS 353.030 (Public policy of university) .

(2) In establishing the community benefit spending floors under subsection (1) of this section, the authority shall:

(a) Consult with representatives of hospitals;

(b) Provide an opportunity for hospitals and hospital-affiliated clinics to respond to any findings;

(c) Solicit and consider comments from the general public; and

(d) Consult with or solicit advice from one or more individuals with expertise in the economics of health care.

(3) The authority shall adopt by rule alternative methodologies for hospitals and hospital-affiliated clinics to report data and to apply the community benefit spending floors, including but not limited to:

(a) By each individual hospital and all of the hospital’s nonprofit affiliated clinics;

(b) By a hospital and a group of the hospital’s nonprofit affiliated clinics; and

(c) By all hospitals that are under common ownership and control and all of the hospitals’ nonprofit affiliated clinics.

(4) Each hospital shall be provided the opportunity to select the applicable methodology from those adopted by the authority by rule under subsection (3) of this section.

(5) The authority may adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [2019 c.497 §6]

Note: See second note under 442.610 (Notice of financial assistance policies) .

Source: Section 442.624 — Establishment of community benefit spending floor; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.250 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.250
431.250 Federal grants to be handled by Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority hereby is designated as the state agency to apply to and receive from the federal government or any agency thereof such grants for promoting public health and the prevention of disease, including grants for cancer control and industrial hygiene programs, as may be available to this state or any of its political subdivisions or agencies.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1) of this section, the authority shall:

(a) Disburse or supervise the disbursement of all funds made available at any time by the federal government or this state for those purposes.

(b) Adopt, carry out and administer plans for those purposes. Plans so adopted shall be made statewide in application insofar as reasonably feasible, possible or permissible, and shall be so devised as to meet the approval of the federal government or any of its agencies, not inconsistent with the laws of the state. [Amended by 1961 c.706 §20a; 1967 c.343 §1; 1971 c.650 §15; 1973 c.829 §20; 1977 c.751 §34; subsections (3), (4) renumbered 442.110; 2001 c.900 §149; 2009 c.595 §547]

Source: Section 431.250 — Federal grants to be handled by Oregon Health Authority; disbursement; planning , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.460 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.460
442.460 Information about utilization and cost of health care services
Status: in_force

In order to obtain regional or statewide data about the utilization and cost of health care services, the Oregon Health Authority may accept information relating to the utilization and cost of health care services identified by the authority from physicians, insurers or other third-party payers or employers or other purchasers of health care. [1985 c.747 §15; 1995 c.727 §31; 1997 c.683 §27; 1999 c.581 §7; 2015 c.318 §34]

Source: Section 442.460 — Information about utilization and cost of health care services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.906 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.906
453.906 Condemnation or demolition of property
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall adopt rules fixing uniform standards whereby local building code enforcement agencies may require that property determined under ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) , 431.175 (Warrant procedure) and 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) to be not fit for use may be subject to action to condemn or demolish the property or to require the property be vacated or contents be removed from the property. [1989 c.915 §17]

Source: Section 453.906 — Condemnation or demolition of property; standards; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.125 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.125
454.125 Bond election
Status: in_force

Before any bonds may be issued under ORS 454.115 (Authority over disposal systems) , their issuance must first be approved by a majority of the electors voting on the proposition at either a general election or at a special election, to be called, held and conducted in the same manner as special elections on the proposition of issuing general obligation bonds. [Formerly 449.415]

Source: Section 454.125 — Bond election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.090 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.090
446.090 Application of ORS 446.095 to 446.105
Status: in_force

ORS 446.095 (Park construction and facilities) (3), 446.100 (Prohibited acts in connection with construction and use of parks) (1)(c) and 446.105 (Temporary parks) do not apply to a mobile home park that was constructed before August 5, 1959. However, any changes or additions made in any mobile home or manufactured dwelling park after August 5, 1959, shall conform to ORS 446.095 (Park construction and facilities) to 446.105 (Temporary parks) and the rules issued thereunder. [1959 c.562 §3; 1967 c.247 §4; 1969 c.533 §18; 1975 c.793 §12; 1985 c.565 §72; 1989 c.648 §7; 1995 c.318 §4]

Source: Section 446.090 — Application of ORS 446.095 to 446.105 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.851 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.851
442.851 Limit on amounts collected to fund Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program
Status: in_force

(1) Amounts collected by the Oregon Patient Safety Commission under ORS 442.850 (Fees) may not exceed $1.5 million for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2007, and ending on June 30, 2008.

(2) For every fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2008, the dollar amount specified in subsection (1) of this section shall be adjusted annually by the commission based upon the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor. [2007 c.476 §3; 2019 c.57 §20]

Note: See note under 442.819 (Definitions for ORS 442.819 to 442.851) .

Source: Section 442.851 — Limit on amounts collected to fund Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.640 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.640
441.640 Report of suspected abuse of resident required
Status: in_force

(1) Any public or private official having reasonable cause to believe that any resident in a long term care facility with whom the official comes in contact has suffered abuse, or that any person with whom the official comes in contact has abused a resident in a long term care facility, shall report or cause a report to be made in the manner required in ORS 441.645 (Oral report to area agency on aging, department or law enforcement agency) .

(2) A Long Term Care Ombudsman or a designee of the ombudsman is not required to make a report under this section to the extent the report would violate 42 U.S.C. 3058g(d). [1979 c.770 §3; 1993 c.759 §3; 2017 c.346 §1; 2019 c.117 §8]

Source: Section 441.640 — Report of suspected abuse of resident required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.100 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.100
433.100 Parental consent not required for enrollment in registry
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules pertaining to the development and implementation of the immunization registries and associated tracking and recall systems. The rules must include a process that allows a client who is 18 years of age or older, a custodial parent or guardian to control the transfer of information from the client’s immunization record or tracking and recall record when such control is necessary to protect the health or safety of the family or the client.

(2) Nothing in this section requires the consent of a parent or guardian prior to enrolling the child in the registry or restricts the registry from providing information from a tracking and recall record to a custodial parent or guardian.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Pursuant to rules adopted by the authority, the authority may charge fees to authorized users, except hospitals, schools and individual health care providers, for services requested from an immunization registry, including associated tracking and recall systems maintained by the authority. Authorized users may make voluntary contributions to the authority to help support the operation of an immunization registry established under ORS 433.094 (Development of immunization registry and tracking and recall system) .

(b) Fees authorized under paragraph (a) of this subsection may be assessed only against managed care organizations, health maintenance organizations, physician organizations and insurance carriers that are using the information from the registries for quality improvement activities for their privately insured patients.

(c) All moneys received by the authority under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and placed in the General Fund to the credit of the Public Health Account. Such moneys are continuously appropriated to the authority and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 433.090 (Definitions for ORS 433.090 to 433.102) to 433.102 (Parental responsibility for immunization) . [1993 c.297 §5; 2003 c.593 §3; 2007 c.196 §6; 2009 c.595 §642; 2011 c.71 §5]

Source: Section 433.100 — Parental consent not required for enrollment in registry; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.145 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.145
447.145 Standards for fixtures
Status: in_force

(1) All new fixtures approved for installation during construction, reconstruction, alteration and repair of buildings and other structures under ORS 447.020 (Plumbing to conform to state building code) shall comply with rules adopted by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The rules shall be consistent with performance requirements and test procedures established by the American National Standards Institute, or other equivalent recognized North American standards and procedures. Except for used fixtures allowed under subsection (4) of this section, the average amount of water used by new or replacement fixtures under the applicable test procedures shall not exceed:

(a) 1.6 gallons or 6.06 liters per flush for toilets;

(b) 1.0 gallons or 3.785 liters per flush for urinals;

(c) 2.5 gallons or 9.46 liters per minute for shower heads; and

(d) 2.5 gallons or 9.46 liters per minute for interior faucets.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the director by rule shall provide for exemptions to the requirements under subsection (1) of this section if:

(a) The reconstruction, alteration or repair of a building does not include the installation of new or replacement toilets or urinals, shower heads or faucets within the building;

(b) Due to the capacity, design or installation of the plumbing or sewage system within an existing building, toilets or urinals required by subsection (1) of this section would, if installed in the building, be unable to meet the performance requirements of the American National Standards Institute or other equivalent recognized North American standards as adopted by rule;

(c) The fixtures and fittings necessary to perform a specialized function, including but not limited to emergency showers and aspirator faucets, cannot meet the requirements;

(d) The installation of fixtures that do not comply with subsection (1) of this section is necessary to maintain the historic character of a structure listed under ORS 358.480 (Definitions for ORS 358.480 to 358.545) to 358.545 (Rules) ; or

(e) The fixtures and fittings to be installed are specifically designed to withstand unusual abuse or installation in a penal institution or are located in an area with special needs, such as a laboratory, hospital, nursing home or other health care facility.

(3) No person shall sell or offer for sale any new toilet, urinal, shower head or faucet that has not been approved under ORS 447.020 (Plumbing to conform to state building code) .

(4) On or after December 31, 1995, no person shall sell or offer for sale any used toilet, urinal, shower head or interior faucet that does not meet the conservation standards established in subsection (1) of this section.

(5) The director shall adopt rules and regulations for marking, labeling or otherwise identifying fixtures that meet the standards of this section. [1991 c.945 §§2,3,4,5; 1993 c.207 §1; 2001 c.104 §185; 2001 c.540 §23]

Source: Section 447.145 — Standards for fixtures; exemptions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.755 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.755
441.755 Report form
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall prescribe a form to be used by hospitals to make the report required by ORS 441.750 (Suicide attempts by minors) (1)(b) and shall prescribe the frequency of such reports.

(2) The report form may include the name of the hospital reporting, the date of birth, race and sex of person described in subsection (1) of this section, the suicide method used by the person and known prior attempts in the past 12 months.

(3) The authority shall compile the results from the reports and report the results to the public. [1987 c.189 §2; 2009 c.595 §744]

Note: See note under 441.750 (Suicide attempts by minors) .

Source: Section 441.755 — Report form; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.170 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.170
446.170 Insignia of compliance required
Status: in_force

(1) An insignia of compliance shall be affixed to manufactured dwellings that are subject to the provisions of ORS 446.155 (Sanitation and safety requirements) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) and to manufactured dwellings upon which additions, conversions or alterations of installations of equipment or material are made.

(2) A person may not place an insignia of compliance on a manufactured dwelling except as provided by ORS 446.155 (Sanitation and safety requirements) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) and the rules adopted under ORS 446.155 (Sanitation and safety requirements) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) .

(3) Insignia of compliance may be issued in bulk only to manufacturers, remanufacturers or converters certified and registered with the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(4) Insignia of compliance are not transferable, and the department may not make a refund representing any unused insignia. [1969 c.295 §§7,11; 1989 c.527 §4; 1991 c.409 §3; 2005 c.89 §2; 2019 c.422 §4; 2019 c.585 §9]

Source: Section 446.170 — Insignia of compliance required; when displayed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.204 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.204
431A.204 Seizure and forfeiture of contraband products
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section, a tobacco product or inhalant delivery system sold or held for sale at or from a premises for which a license has not been issued under ORS 431A.198 (Licensure) is a contraband tobacco product or contraband inhalant delivery system.

(2) A contraband tobacco product or contraband inhalant delivery system found by the Department of Revenue or a law enforcement agency may be seized immediately by the department or agency and is subject to forfeiture. If seized and forfeited under this section, the contraband tobacco product or the contraband inhalant delivery system must be destroyed.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 305.280 (Time for filing appeals) or 323.416 (Appeals to Tax Court) , a seizure and forfeiture made under this section may be appealed to the magistrate division of the Oregon Tax Court within 30 days of the date of the seizure in the manner provided in ORS 305.404 (Oregon Tax Court) to 305.560 (Appeals procedure generally) . [2021 c.586 §9]

Source: Section 431A.204 — Seizure and forfeiture of contraband products; appeal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.605 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.605
453.605 Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “By-product material” means radioactive material, other than special nuclear material, that is yielded or made radioactive by exposure to the radiation incident to the process of producing or utilizing special nuclear material.

(2) “Electronic product” means any manufactured product or device or component part of such a product or device that has an electronic circuit which during operation can generate or emit a physical field of radiation, such as, but not limited to microwave ovens, laser systems or diathermy machines.

(3) “Federal government” means the United States or any agency or instrumentality of the United States.

(4) “General license” means a license, effective under rules of the Oregon Health Authority without the filing of an application, to acquire, own, possess, use or transfer a device or equipment that produces radiation, or a quantity of, or a device or equipment that utilizes, by-product material, source material, special nuclear material or other radioactive material that occurs naturally or is produced artificially.

(5) “Person” means any of the following other than the United States Atomic Energy Commission or any successor thereto:

(a) Individual, group, association, firm, partnership, corporation, trust, estate, agency or public or private institution;

(b) Political subdivision or agency of this state;

(c) State other than this state or any political subdivision or agency of a state other than this state; or

(d) The legal successor, representative, agent or agency of a person listed in paragraphs (a) to (c) of this subsection.

(6) “Radiation” means:

(a) Ionizing radiation including gamma rays, X-rays, alpha and beta particles, protons, neutrons and other atomic or nuclear particles or rays.

(b) Any electromagnetic radiation that can be generated during the operations of electronic products and that the Oregon Health Authority has determined to present a biological hazard to the occupational or public health and safety but does not mean electromagnetic radiation that can be generated during the operation of an electronic product that is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.

(c) Any sonic, ultrasonic or infrasonic waves that are emitted from an electronic product as a result of the operation of an electronic circuit in such product and that the authority has determined to present a biological hazard to the occupational or public health and safety.

(7) “Source material” means:

(a) Uranium, thorium or any other material that the Oregon Health Authority declares to be essential to the production of special nuclear material by an order made after the United States Atomic Energy Commission or any successor thereto has determined the material to be source material; or

(b) Ore that contains such a concentration of one or more materials mentioned in paragraph (a) of this subsection that the authority declares the ore to be essential to the production of special nuclear material by an order made after the United States Atomic Energy Commission or any successor thereto has determined such ore to be source material.

(8) “Special nuclear material” means any of the following that is not source material:

(a) Plutonium, uranium 233, uranium enriched in the isotope 233 or in the isotope 235, or any other material that the Oregon Health Authority declares to be capable of releasing substantial quantities of atomic energy by an order made after the United States Atomic Energy Commission or any successor thereto has determined the material to be special nuclear material.

(b) Material artificially enriched by any material mentioned in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(9) “Specific license” means a license, issued after application, to receive, acquire, own, possess, use, manufacture, produce or transfer a device or equipment that produces radiation, or a quantity of, or a device or equipment that utilizes, by-product material, source material or special nuclear material or other radioactive material that occurs naturally or is produced artificially.

(10) “Vendor” means a person who is licensed under ORS 453.671 (Vendor license) .

(11) “X-ray machine” means a device or equipment that produces radiation when in operation but does not utilize by-product material, source material, special nuclear material or other radioactive material that occurs naturally or is produced artificially.

(12) “X-ray machine registration” means an authorization granted by the Oregon Health Authority allowing the operation of an X-ray machine. [1961 c.664 §3; 1973 c.90 §1; 1995 c.444 §12; 2001 c.900 §258; 2009 c.595 §899; 2021 c.513 §2]

Source: Section 453.605 — Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.320 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.320
438.320 Laboratory evaluation system
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall institute a laboratory evaluation system, as defined in ORS 438.010 (Definitions for ORS 438.010 to 438.510) , and shall make such rules as are necessary to insure quality control of laboratory work.

(2) As part of this system, the authority may require each laboratory to:

(a) Participate in on-site inspection and testing;

(b) Analyze test samples submitted by the authority prior to, during or subsequent to the inspection; and

(c) Contract with, at the laboratory’s own expense, an authority-approved source of test samples for such test samples to be submitted periodically to the laboratory and to be returned to that source for grading after testing. The test results shall be made available to the authority.

(3) The procedures under subsection (2) of this section shall be referred to as external quality control. The samples are to be tested by regularly assigned personnel using routine methods. The test samples shall be confined to the specialty of the laboratory as indicated on the license. A specified time shall be allowed for such testing and reporting of the results and shall be the time required under conditions of normal operation.

(4) In addition to external quality control, each clinical laboratory shall establish an internal laboratory quality control system pursuant to rules of the authority including but not necessarily limited to the testing of reference or control sera and other biological samples, verifying concurrent calibration standards and control charts recordings, and reporting on its control system as required by the authority. [1969 c.685 §14; 1983 c.740 §154; 1993 c.109 §10; 2009 c.595 §709]

Source: Section 438.320 — Laboratory evaluation system; rules; quality control systems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.575 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.575
431A.575 Oregon Health Authority to provide pamphlets
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall provide to the counties of this state pamphlets described in ORS 106.081 (Fetal alcohol syndrome pamphlets) . The authority may produce such pamphlets with moneys available for the purpose or may accept a gift of such pamphlets from any public or private source if the content is acceptable to the authority. [Formerly 431.825]

Source: Section 431A.575 — Oregon Health Authority to provide pamphlets , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.390 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.390
453.390 Revolving fund
Status: in_force

(1) When requested in writing by the State Fire Marshal, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall draw a warrant on the State Fire Marshal Fund in favor of the State Fire Marshal for use as a revolving fund. The State Treasurer shall hold the revolving fund in a special account against which the State Fire Marshal may draw checks.

(2) The State Fire Marshal may use the revolving fund for the purposes specified in ORS 453.386 (Equipment and personnel) and 453.388 (Contracts for equipment, personnel loans or equipment purchases) .

(3) All claims by the State Fire Marshal for reimbursement of advances paid from the revolving fund are subject to approval by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. When such claims have been approved, a warrant covering them shall be drawn in favor of the State Fire Marshal, charged against the appropriate funds and accounts and used to reimburse the revolving fund.

(4) The State Fire Marshal may disburse moneys from the revolving fund established under subsections (1) to (3) of this section to any local government unable to pay the expenses incurred by a regional hazardous material response team that responds to an emergency within the jurisdiction of the local government or to defray any extraordinary costs of a local response team responding to the emergency. [1989 c.833 §§88,90]

Source: Section 453.390 — Revolving fund; use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.260 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.260
431A.260 Requirement to remove or substitute high priority chemicals of concern
Status: in_force

(1) On or before the date on which a manufacturer of a children’s product submits the third biennial notice required under ORS 431A.258 (Disclosure by manufacturers) for a chemical that is present in a children’s product, the manufacturer must remove or make a substitution for the chemical pursuant to ORS 431A.263 (Process for substituting chemicals) , or seek a waiver under ORS 431A.265 (Process for waiving requirement to remove or substitute chemicals) , if the chemical is present in a children’s product that is:

(a) Mouthable;

(b) A children’s cosmetic; or

(c) Made for, marketed for use by or marketed to children under three years of age.

(2) A manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees may apply for a two-year extension of the date specified in subsection (1) of this section to meet the requirements of this section.

(3) Manufacturers are exempt from meeting the requirements of this section for children’s products described in subsection (1) of this section that contain high priority chemicals of concern for children’s health used in children’s products at levels that are at or below allowable levels for children’s products as established by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, P.L. 110-314, 122 Stat. 3016, as in effect on July 27, 2015.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules providing for additional exemptions from the requirements of this section.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, any consumer product safety standard adopted under federal law that establishes allowable levels for children’s products of a high priority chemical of concern for children’s health used in children’s products is presumed to establish the maximum allowable level of the chemical that may be used in children’s products that are sold or offered for sale in this state. The authority may not require a manufacturer in compliance with the federal standard to also comply with the provisions of this section unless the authority establishes in the rulemaking process that a lower maximum allowable level for children’s products of a high priority chemical of concern for children’s health used in children’s products than the allowable level set by the federal standard is necessary to protect human health and welfare. [2015 c.786 §5]

Source: Section 431A.260 — Requirement to remove or substitute high priority chemicals of concern; waivers; exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.365 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.365
431A.365 Costs imposed pursuant to ORS 431A.363
Status: in_force

(1) Costs imposed by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 431A.363 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.355 or 431A.358) are due and payable 10 days after the order imposing the costs becomes final. A person against whom costs are imposed must be served with a notice in the manner provided in ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The person served under subsection (1) of this section may, within 20 days of the date of the notice, make a written request for a hearing.

(b) The authority may by rule provide for a longer period of time in which a hearing may be requested.

(c) If a hearing is not timely requested, the authority may issue a final order imposing costs.

(3) A person who makes a timely request for a hearing under subsection (2) of this section is entitled to a hearing. The hearing must be conducted as a contested case hearing pursuant to ORS chapter 183.

(4) Judicial review of an order made after a hearing described in subsection (3) of this section shall comply with the requirements for judicial review of a contested case under ORS chapter 183.

(5) When an order imposing costs under this section becomes final, and the amount of costs is not paid within 10 days after the date on which the order becomes final, the order may be recorded with the county clerk in any county in this state. The clerk shall record the name of the person incurring the costs and the amount of costs in the County Clerk Lien Record. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, recording an order in the County Clerk Lien Record has the effect provided for in ORS 205.125 (County Clerk Lien Record) and 205.126 (Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record) and the order may be enforced as provided for in ORS 205.125 (County Clerk Lien Record) and 205.126 (Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record) .

(6) The notice described in this section may be made part of any other notice served by the authority pursuant to ORS 183.415 (Notice of right to hearing) .

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Costs in an amount sufficient to cover expenses incurred by the authority under ORS 431A.363 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.355 or 431A.358) shall constitute a lien upon any real and personal property owned by a person who fails to timely comply with an order issued under this section.

(b) At any time after a person fails to comply with an order issued under this section, the authority may file a claim of lien on real property to be charged with a lien under this subsection with the recording officer of each county in which the real property is located, and a claim of lien on personal property to be charged with a lien under this section with the Secretary of State.

(c) A lien filed under this section shall attach and become enforceable on the date of the filing. The lien claim must contain:

(A) A statement of the demand;

(B) The name of the person against whose property the lien attaches;

(C) A description of the property charged with the lien sufficient for identification; and

(D) A statement of the failure of the person to perform the risk assessment, hazard abatement or hazard control as required.

(d) A lien created by this section may be foreclosed by a suit on real and personal property in the circuit court in the manner provided by law for the foreclosure of other liens. In an action to foreclose on a lien under this section in which the authority prevails, the court, at trial and on appeal, shall allow and fix a reasonable amount for attorney fees for prosecution of the action, if the court finds that a written demand for payment of the claim was made on the defendant not less than 20 days before the commencement of the action.

(8) This section does not affect the ability of the authority to bring other actions to recover costs described in ORS 431A.363 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.355 or 431A.358) , or as otherwise authorized by law. [2021 c.49 §3]

Source: Section 431A.365 — Costs imposed pursuant to ORS 431A.363; notice; hearing; lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.313 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.313
431A.313 Poison Prevention Task Force
Status: in_force

(1) The Poison Prevention Task Force is created in the Poison Center of the Oregon Health and Science University and consists of five members as follows:

(a) The Medical Director of the Oregon Poison Center or designee, who shall serve as chairperson.

(b) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority or a designee.

(c) A pediatrician licensed under ORS chapter 677, appointed by the Governor.

(d) A chemist from an academic institution, appointed by the Governor.

(e) A representative of a manufacturer of toxic household products, appointed by the Governor.

(2) Each member shall serve without compensation.

(3) The task force shall meet as considered necessary by the chairperson or on the call of three members of the task force.

(4) The task force shall meet for the purposes of reviewing, granting or denying requests for exemptions from and extensions of the requirements of ORS 431A.300 (Definitions) to 431A.325 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.300 to 431A.325) .

(5) The task force shall obtain and evaluate statewide poisoning incidence and severity data over a period of every two years for the purpose of making recommendations for the addition or deletion of products to ORS 431A.308 (Toxic household products required to comply with aversive agent requirement) . [Formerly 431.890]

Source: Section 431A.313 — Poison Prevention Task Force; members; meetings; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.223 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.223
432.223 Reports of adoption
Status: in_force

(1) For each judgment of adoption entered by a court of competent jurisdiction in this state, the court shall require the preparation of a report of adoption on a form prescribed and furnished by the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics. The report of adoption must:

(a) Include facts that the state registrar deems necessary to locate and identify the report of live birth of the person adopted;

(b) If the person was born in a foreign country, provide evidence from sources determined to be reliable by the court of the date and place of live birth;

(c) Include information necessary to establish a replacement report of live birth of the person adopted;

(d) Identify the final order of the judgment of adoption; and

(e) Be certified or authenticated by the clerk of the court as provided by the state registrar by rule.

(2) Information necessary to prepare a report of adoption must be furnished by the petitioner for adoption or by the petitioner’s legal representative. The Department of Human Services or any other person having knowledge of the facts shall supply the court with additional information that is necessary to complete the report of adoption. A court must receive the information required by this subsection before issuing a judgment of adoption.

(3) Whenever a judgment of adoption is amended or annulled, the clerk of the court shall prepare a report of the amendment or annulment that includes the facts necessary to identify the original report of adoption and the facts amended in the judgment of adoption that are necessary to amend a report of live birth.

(4) Twice a month as adopted by the state registrar by rule, the clerk of the court shall submit to the Center for Health Statistics reports of adoption or reports prepared under subsection (3) of this section.

(5) When the state registrar receives a report under subsection (4) of this section for a person born in another state, the state registrar shall forward the report to the state registrar in the state of live birth.

(6) If a live birth occurred in a foreign country and the child is not a citizen of the United States at the time of live birth, the state registrar shall prepare a record of foreign live birth as provided in ORS 432.245 (Replacing records of live birth) . If the live birth occurred in a neighboring country, the state registrar shall also send a copy of the report of adoption or any report prepared under subsection (4) of this section to the appropriate authority.

(7) If a live birth occurred in a foreign country and through parentage the child is a citizen of the United States, the state registrar shall notify the parents adopting the child of the procedures for obtaining a revised live birth record for their child through the United States Department of State. The state registrar shall not prepare a record of foreign live birth for a live birth described in this subsection. [Formerly 432.415]

Source: Section 432.223 — Reports of adoption; reports of amendments or annulments of judgment of adoption; persons required to report; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.404 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.404
453.404 Extension of payment date
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fire Marshal for good cause may extend, for not to exceed one month, the time for payment of the fee due under ORS 453.396 (Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) . The extension may be granted at any time if a written request is filed with the State Fire Marshal within or prior to the period for which the extension may be granted. If the time for payment is extended at the request of a person, interest at the rate established under ORS 305.220 (Interest on deficiency, delinquency or refunds) , from the time the payment was originally due to the time payment is actually made, shall be added and paid.

(2) If the person fails to pay the amount due, the State Fire Marshal may either:

(a) Bring an action for the recovery of the fee due; or

(b) Initiate a contested case hearing according to the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183.

(3) Notwithstanding any provision of ORS chapter 183, nothing in subsection (2) of this section shall be considered to require the State Fire Marshal to conduct a contested case hearing as a prerequisite to bringing an action under subsection (2)(a) of this section. [1989 c.833 §125; 2017 c.278 §22]

Source: Section 453.404 — Extension of payment date , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.487 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.487
451.487 Referendum on order
Status: in_force

(1) The order required by ORS 451.485 (Governing body of district) and any order which amends that order shall be subject to referendum vote within the district, notwithstanding the prior authorization of such service facilities by election during formation proceedings. The referendum may be ordered by resolution of the governing body of the district, or by petition filed as provided in this section.

(2) The requirements for preparing, circulating and filing a referendum petition under this section shall be as provided in ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) , except that notwithstanding ORS 255.165 (Signature requirements) , the petition must be submitted not later than the 60th day after the date of the order.

(3) If a majority of those voting approve the order required by ORS 451.485 (Governing body of district) , the governing body of the district shall so declare by order entered in its journal. If a majority of those voting disapprove the order, the results shall be entered in the journal. [1963 c.515 §14a; 1971 c.647 §103; 1973 c.785 §12; 1973 c.796 §66a; 1975 c.647 §42; 1981 c.570 §2; 1983 c.350 §274]

Source: Section 451.487 — Referendum on order; election , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.510 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.510
431.510 Facilities and funds for local public health authorities
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a county shall provide adequate quarters and facilities for the office and operations of a local public health authority and shall appropriate sufficient moneys for the administration of the local public health authority and the operation of the local health department administered by the local public health authority.

(2) If a health district is established under ORS 431.443 (Formation of health districts) , the governing body of each participating county shall appropriate annually moneys specifically designated for the administration of a local public health authority described in ORS 431.443 (Formation of health districts) (2) or established under ORS 431.443 (Formation of health districts) (3) and the operation of the local health department administered by the local public health authority. [Amended by 1961 c.610 §13; 1973 c.829 §31; 2015 c.736 §43]

Source: Section 431.510 — Facilities and funds for local public health authorities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.690 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.690
441.690 Complainant may accompany investigator
Status: in_force

Upon the request of any person filing a complaint to be investigated by the Department of Human Services against a long term care facility, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , or against a residential care facility, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) , the complainant or a designee thereof, or both, shall be allowed to accompany an investigator to the site of the alleged violation. [1981 c.241 §1; 1987 c.428 §33; 1987 c.548 §6; 2001 c.900 §176]

Source: Section 441.690 — Complainant may accompany investigator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.408 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.408
453.408 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Revenue, in consultation with the State Fire Marshal, is authorized to establish those rules and procedures for the implementation and enforcement of ORS 453.396 (Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) that are consistent with its provisions and are considered necessary and appropriate.

(2) The State Fire Marshal by rule may add persons or substances to or exempt persons or substances from liability for the fee imposed under ORS 453.396 (Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) to conform to the reporting requirements established by the State Fire Marshal under the Community Right to Know and Protection Act.

(3) Before final adoption of initial rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 453.396 (Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) or subsequent amendment of the initial fee schedules established under ORS 453.398 (Purpose) , the State Fire Marshal shall obtain prior approval of the fees by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. The fees established under ORS 453.396 (Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) shall be within the budget authorized by the Legislative Assembly as that budget may be modified by the Emergency Board. The fees shall not exceed the cost of the program. [1989 c.833 §§127,131,134; 1991 c.703 §11; 2023 c.602 §8]

Source: Section 453.408 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).