ORS § 443.370 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.370
443.370 Definitions for ORS 443.370 to 443.376
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 443.370 (Definitions for ORS 443.370 to 443.376) to 443.376 (Duties of referral agents) :

(1) “Client” means an individual who seeks a long term care referral for the individual or for another individual.

(2) “Facility” means:

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

(b) A residential care facility as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) , including but not limited to an assisted living facility and a facility marketed as a memory care community.

(c) An adult foster home as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) .

(d) A continuing care retirement community as defined in ORS 101.020 (Definitions) .

(3) “Long term care referral” means a referral to a facility in connection with which the referral agent receives compensation from the facility.

(4) “Placement information” means any information a person collects from a client about the client or the subject of placement, including but not limited to name, electronic mail address, phone number, zip code, medical history, information about necessary assistance for activities of daily living or the reasons for seeking long term care.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Referral agent” means a person that provides long term care referrals.

(b) “Referral agent” does not include:

(A) A facility or its employees.

(B) A resident or patron of a facility who refers a client to a facility and receives a discount or other remuneration from the facility.

(C) A public body as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) .

(6) “Subject of placement” means the individual to be placed with a facility through a long term care referral. [2017 c.656 §1]

Note: 443.370 (Definitions for ORS 443.370 to 443.376) to 443.376 (Duties of referral agents) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 443.370 — Definitions for ORS 443.370 to 443.376 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.635 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.635
450.635 Board of directors of joint authority
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a joint water and sanitary authority shall be a board of directors of five or seven members, based upon the number of board members specified in the petition for formation or in the resolution proposing consolidation of a water authority and a sanitary authority into the joint water and sanitary authority.

(2) Each director elected shall hold office from July 1 next following election.

(3) The term of office of a director of a joint water and sanitary authority is four years. However, each director shall hold office until the election and qualification of a successor.

(4) The board of directors of the joint water and sanitary authority shall fill any vacancy on the board as provided in ORS 198.320 (Filling of vacancies on governing bodies of certain districts) .

(5) Any elector residing within the joint water and sanitary authority is qualified to be a member of the board of directors of the joint authority.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection (5) of this section, a person who is an employee of a joint water and sanitary authority is not qualified to serve as a director of the joint water and sanitary authority by which the person is employed. [1993 c.577 §9]

Source: Section 450.635 — Board of directors of joint authority; number; terms; qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.370 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.370
440.370 Eminent domain
Status: in_force

A health district may exercise within its boundaries the power of eminent domain and may purchase, sell, condemn and appropriate real property, water, water rights and riparian rights. [Formerly 441.330; 2003 c.802 §114]

Source: Section 440.370 — Eminent domain , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.119 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.119
441.119 Exemptions
Status: in_force

Any requirement in ORS 441.111 (Definitions) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) may not be applied to a care facility if the requirement is incompatible with:

(1) The professionally reasonable clinical judgment of the management or staff of the care facility; or

(2) A state or federal statute, federal regulation or administrative rule that applies to the care facility. [2023 c.567 §8]

Source: Section 441.119 — Exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.349 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.349
446.349 Civil penalty
Status: in_force

(1) Any civil penalty under ORS 446.348 (Determining amount of penalty) shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(2) Failure to remit civil penalty within 10 days after the order becomes final is grounds for license revocation.

(3) All amounts recovered under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund. [1983 c.707 §27; 1989 c.706 §14; 1991 c.734 §26]

Source: Section 446.349 — Civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.365 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.365
433.365 Inoculation against rabies
Status: in_force

(1) A dog that has permanent canine teeth or that is six months of age or older must be inoculated against rabies, unless specifically exempted by rule of the Oregon Health Authority or the State Department of Agriculture.

(2) Unless pursuant to conditions specified in ORS 430.357 (Minimum standards) , any rules of the department or the authority with respect to inoculation shall:

(a) Not apply to animals brought temporarily into the state for periods of less than 30 days but may require that the animals be kept under strict supervision by the owners of the animals.

(b) Not apply to dogs or to any other animal specifically exempted from the inoculation requirement by rule of the department or the authority.

(3) The costs of all such required inoculations shall be borne by the owners of the animal. [1971 c.413 §7; 1975 c.750 §2; 2001 c.636 §3; 2009 c.595 §667]

Source: Section 433.365 — Inoculation against rabies; rules; exception; costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.216 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.216
433.216 Detaining conveyance for inspection or investigation
Status: in_force

If the Public Health Director finds that there is an imminent risk of the introduction into the state by means of any public or private conveyance of any dangerous communicable disease or toxic substance which presents a substantial threat to public health, the director may detain such conveyance for inspection or investigation. [1973 c.259 §16 (enacted in lieu of 433.215); 1987 c.600 §13; 2007 c.445 §19]

Source: Section 433.216 — Detaining conveyance for inspection or investigation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.278 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.278
431A.278 High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children’s Health Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children’s Health Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children’s Health Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Health Authority to administer ORS 431A.253 (Definitions) to 431A.280 (Biennial report to Legislative Assembly) .

(2) The authority may accept gifts, grants or contributions from any public or private source for the purpose of carrying out ORS 431A.253 (Definitions) to 431A.280 (Biennial report to Legislative Assembly) .

(3) The High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children’s Health Fund shall consist of:

(a) Moneys accepted by the authority pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.

(b) Payments and fees collected under ORS 431A.265 (Process for waiving requirement to remove or substitute chemicals) and 431A.270 (Testing for compliance) .

(c) Civil penalties imposed under ORS 431A.275 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.258, 431A.260 or 431A.263) . [2015 c.786 §12]

Source: Section 431A.278 — High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children’s Health Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.752 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.752
453.752 X-ray machine registration
Status: in_force

(1) An X-ray machine may not be operated unless the X-ray machine has a valid X-ray machine registration.

(2) Prior to issuance of an X-ray machine registration to a hospital, the X-ray machine shall be approved by an X-ray machine inspector employed by the Oregon Health Authority or inspected by an accredited radiology inspector. The inspector shall also review procedures used during X-ray machine operation and the adequacy of the physical surroundings and equipment used in conjunction with operation of the X-ray machine.

(3) Prior to issuance of an X-ray machine registration to a facility other than a hospital, the X-ray machine shall be approved by an X-ray machine inspector employed by the authority.

(4) An accredited radiology inspector conducting a registration inspection on a hospital X-ray machine shall conduct information gathering tests in the manner required by the authority. The inspector shall make calculations in the manner prescribed by the authority and shall enter the results and such other information as the authority may require on a form provided by the authority.

(5) The authority shall evaluate the test results submitted by an accredited radiology inspector and shall grant a hospital X-ray machine registration provided that all standards adopted by rule of the authority are met, a properly completed registration application has been submitted by the X-ray machine owner and all required fees have been paid.

(6) When an X-ray machine is registered by the authority, the authority shall issue the X-ray machine owner a document, sticker, plate or other device selected by the authority to evidence registration of the X-ray machine. [1995 c.444 §2; 2005 c.22 §327; 2009 c.595 §909]

Source: Section 453.752 — X-ray machine registration; inspection and testing requirements; evidence of registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.825 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.825
443.825 Disposition of penalties recovered
Status: in_force

All penalties recovered under ORS 443.790 (Authority to impose civil penalty) to 443.815 (Judicial review of penalties) shall be deposited:

(1) In the Quality Care Fund established in ORS 443.001 (Quality Care Fund) if paid by an adult foster home licensed to provide residential care to persons with physical disabilities.

(2) In the Long Term Care Ombudsman Account established in ORS 441.419 (Long Term Care Ombudsman Account) if paid by an adult foster home licensed to provide care to persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities. [1987 c.431 §9; 2009 c.837 §35; 2013 c.717 §16]

Source: Section 443.825 — Disposition of penalties recovered , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.710 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.710
438.710 Licensure of nontransplant anatomical research recovery organizations
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not act as a nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization unless the person is licensed as a nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization by the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) The authority shall adopt rules establishing an application process and fees for obtaining and renewing a nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization license. The fee for obtaining or renewing a license under this subsection may not exceed $1,750.

(3) A license issued or renewed under this section expires two years after the date of issuance or renewal.

(4) The license required by this section is in addition to and not in lieu of any other license required by law.

(5) The authority shall deposit fees collected under this section into the Oregon Health Authority Fund established in ORS 413.101 (Oregon Health Authority Fund) . Moneys deposited in the fund under this subsection are continuously appropriated to the authority for the purposes of carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the authority under ORS 438.705 (Definitions for ORS 438.705 to 438.720 and 438.994) to 438.720 (Rules) and 438.994 (Penalties for ORS 438.710 and 438.715) . [2013 c.356 §2]

Source: Section 438.710 — Licensure of nontransplant anatomical research recovery organizations; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.475 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.475
442.475 Office of Rural Health
Status: in_force

There is created the Office of Rural Health in the Oregon Health and Science University. [1979 c.513 §2; 1987 c.660 §13; 1989 c.708 §4]

Source: Section 442.475 — Office of Rural Health , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.365 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.365
454.365 Safety net program to provide financial relief
Status: in_force

(1) Any municipality providing sewage collection, treatment and disposal services within an affected area shall approve and adopt a safety net program designed to provide financial relief to eligible property owners who would experience extreme financial hardship if required to pay costs associated with the construction of and connection to treatment works.

(2) A safety net program adopted under subsection (1) of this section:

(a) May include funds provided pursuant to ORS 454.430 (Definitions for ORS 454.430 to 454.445) to 454.445 (Lien against assessed property) and 468.220 (Department to administer fund) .

(b) May include, at the option of a municipality, funds contributed by the municipality. However, a municipality shall not be required to contribute such additional funds. [1987 c.627 §3]

Source: Section 454.365 — Safety net program to provide financial relief , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.660 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.660
441.660 Photographing resident
Status: in_force

(1) In carrying out its duties under ORS 441.650 (Investigation of abuse complaint) , the law enforcement agency, the Department of Human Services or the area agency on aging may photograph or cause to have photographed any resident subject of the investigation for purposes of preserving evidence of the condition of the resident at the time of the investigation.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , photographs taken under authority of subsection (1) of this section shall not be considered records. [1979 c.770 §7; 1981 c.470 §6; 1987 c.428 §30; 1993 c.759 §8; 2005 c.268 §1]

Source: Section 441.660 — Photographing resident; photograph as record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.677 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.677
441.677 Letter of determination
Status: in_force

(1) Within 60 days of receipt of the investigation documents and the written report described in ORS 441.650 (Investigation of abuse complaint) (6)(d) and 441.676 (Investigation of licensing violations) (2)(d), but in no case longer than 120 days after an investigation has been commenced pursuant to ORS 441.650 (Investigation of abuse complaint) or 441.676 (Investigation of licensing violations) , the investigation shall be completed and the Department of Human Services shall prepare a written letter of determination that states the department’s determinations concerning each incident or problem alleged in the complaint. The department shall determine whether the alleged incident or problem was substantiated or unsubstantiated or whether the department was unable to substantiate the alleged incident or problem. The department shall adopt by rule definitions for the terms “substantiated,” “unsubstantiated” and “unable to substantiate.” If the department determines that an incident or problem alleged in the complaint is substantiated, the letter of determination shall state whether the substantiated incident was abuse or violation of another rule. If abuse is substantiated, the letter of determination shall state whether the facility or an individual, or both, was responsible. The department shall adopt by rule criteria for determining responsibility for substantiated abuse.

(2) A copy of the letter of determination shall be placed in the facility’s complaint file. Copies shall be sent to the facility, the complainant and the local office of the department. The facility and the complainant receiving the letter of determination shall be given 10 days to respond with additional information and shall be informed of the appeals process.

(3) If the department determines that an individual who holds a license or certificate for a health occupation is directly responsible for the abuse, the department shall send a copy of its letter of determination and investigation report to the state agency responsible for licensing or certifying the individual in the health occupation. In instances involving conduct of a nursing assistant, the department shall give the nursing assistant 10 days to respond with additional information. The department also shall notify by mail the nursing assistant implicated in the investigation of:

(a) The nature of the allegations;

(b) The date and time of occurrence;

(c) The right to a contested case hearing conducted in accordance with ORS chapter 183;

(d) The department’s obligation to report the substantiated findings in the registry maintained under ORS 441.678 (Review of finding that nursing assistant responsible for abuse) after the nursing assistant has had an opportunity for a contested case hearing; and

(e) The fact that the nursing assistant’s failure to request a contested case hearing within 30 days from the date of the notice will result in the department’s reporting the substantiated findings in the registry maintained under ORS 441.678 (Review of finding that nursing assistant responsible for abuse) .

(4) Notice sent to the nursing assistant’s last-known address is sufficient to meet the requirements of subsection (3) of this section. [1993 c.759 §7; 2009 c.72 §1; 2014 c.104 §3]

Note: See note under 441.637 (Rules) .

Source: Section 441.677 — Letter of determination; determination rules; distribution of letter; notice to nursing assistant; right to contested case hearing; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.577 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.577
451.577 Dissolution of special district
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 451.575 (Withdrawal of special district before formation of or annexation to county service district) , upon the effective date of the formation of a district, of an annexation of territory to a district or of an order that adds drainage works to the authority of a service district, a special district lying within the district shall be extinguished and dissolved and the district shall succeed to all the assets and become charged with all the liabilities, obligations and functions of the special district.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section applies:

(a) If the entire area of a special district is incorporated in or annexed to a district; and

(b) If the district has the authority to provide the same service as the special district. [1965 c.475 §3; 1969 c.646 §14; 1973 c.785 §27; 1989 c.374 §8]

Source: Section 451.577 — Dissolution of special district; service district to succeed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.265 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.265
450.265 Bonds issued by district pursuant to ORS 450.250 to 450.300 are subject to State Treasurer control
Status: in_force

The bonds issued by districts pursuant to ORS 450.250 (Definitions for ORS 450.250 to 450.300) to 450.300 (Duty of treasurer to keep funds separate and to withhold tax receipts for bond payments) shall bear such dates, be in such form, run for such periods of time, bear such rates of interest, and be sold by the districts at such prices as the State Treasurer may determine. Refunding bonds of like obligation may be issued to replace outstanding bonds, provided the refunding bonds are sold publicly upon competitive bids. [1955 c.577 §4; 1981 c.94 §38]

Source: Section 450.265 — Bonds issued by district pursuant to ORS 450.250 to 450.300 are subject to State Treasurer control; refunding bonds issuable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.285 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.285
433.285 Policy to control metabolic diseases
Status: in_force

(1) It hereby is declared to be a matter of public policy of the State of Oregon that in the interest of public health and the prevention of mental retardation, every infant, shall be given tests approved by the Oregon Health Authority for the detection of the disease of phenylketonuria and other metabolic diseases.

(2) The authority by rule shall specify the diseases for which infants shall be tested under subsection (1) of this section, the appropriate time following delivery for collecting specimens, the manner in which the specimens are to be submitted, the persons responsible for submitting the specimens, the methods of testing and the manner of payment of the fees.

(3) The testing required by subsection (1) of this section shall not be required if the infant is being reared as an adherent to a religion the teachings of which are opposed to such testing. The person responsible for submitting specimens under the rules of the authority shall be responsible for submitting a statement signed by the infant’s parent that the infant is being so reared. The authority by rule shall prescribe the form of the statement.

(4) The authority shall adopt by rule a procedure whereby the fees established under subsection (2) of this section shall be waived and no infant refused service because of the parent’s inability to pay the fee.

(5) The authority by rule shall prescribe the procedure to be followed in cases where initial testing for metabolic diseases is administered too early to detect these diseases, where the sample submitted for testing is improperly collected and where a sample shows an abnormal result. The authority, within the limits of funds available from fees collected under this section, shall institute a pilot program for follow-up on abnormal test results. [1963 c.190 §1; 1965 c.88 §1; 1977 c.582 §34; 1981 c.630 §2; 1983 c.490 §2; 2009 c.595 §655]

Source: Section 433.285 — Policy to control metabolic diseases; testing; fees; exemptions; waiver of fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.170 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.170
448.170 Agreement to authorize local public health authority to exercise duties
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may enter into an agreement with a local public health authority, as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) , under which the local public health authority performs the duties of the Oregon Health Authority under the Oregon Drinking Water Quality Act. The duration of the agreement, the duties to be performed and the remuneration to be paid by the Oregon Health Authority are subject to agreement by the Oregon Health Authority and the local public health authority.

(2) In any action, suit or proceeding arising out of a local public health authority’s administration of functions pursuant to ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) , 448.030 (Plan approval application) , 448.115 (Definitions for ORS 448.115 to 448.285) to 448.285 (Penalty schedule) , 454.235 (Election) , 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) , 455.170 (Director delegation of certain duties) and 757.005 (Definition of public utility) and involving the validity of a rule adopted by the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon Health Authority shall be made a party to the action, suit or proceeding. [1981 c.749 §14; 2009 c.595 §849; 2015 c.736 §95]

Source: Section 448.170 — Agreement to authorize local public health authority to exercise duties; suits involving validity of administrative rule , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.317 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.317
453.317 Hazardous substance survey
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fire Marshal shall develop a hazardous substance survey and distribute the survey to employers in this state. The survey shall request the following information from such employers:

(a) The identity and hazard classification of the hazardous substance as listed on a material safety data sheet;

(b) The approximate amount and location of the hazardous substance;

(c) The name and telephone number of personnel qualified to give technical, onsite information about hazardous substances; and

(d) Any procedures established by the employer for the control of hazardous substances in the event of an emergency.

(2) In addition to the information to be provided under subsection (1) of this section, the State Fire Marshal may by rule establish additional requirements for obtaining hazardous substance information the State Fire Marshal considers necessary. All rules adopted under this subsection shall be adopted after public hearing in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(3) Any employer receiving a hazardous substance survey shall complete the hazardous substance survey and return it to the State Fire Marshal not later than March 1 of each year or within 60 days after the date the State Fire Marshal mails the hazardous substance survey, whichever is later.

(4) The State Fire Marshal shall update the hazardous substance survey once every 12 months.

(5) An employer shall update and return the hazardous substance survey on or before March 1 of each year or within 60 days after the date the State Fire Marshal mails the survey, whichever is later, or an employer shall update the hazardous substance survey whenever any substantive information required to be provided changes, whichever situation occurs most often.

(6) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall participate in the development and updating of the hazardous substance survey and shall have access to the data included in the survey.

(7) The State Fire Marshal may conduct an inspection to confirm the validity of a hazardous substance survey required by this section. The inspection shall be conducted according to the provisions of ORS 476.150 (Entry and inspection of premises) . [1985 c.683 §6; 1985 c.696 §6; 1985 c.726 §4; 1987 c.259 §6; 1991 c.804 §1; 2005 c.825 §13]

Source: Section 453.317 — Hazardous substance survey; rules; information to be supplied , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.568 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.568
446.568 Provision of certain ownership document information to Department of Consumer and Business Services
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this subsection, if a manufactured structure is purchased from or otherwise acquired through a manufactured structure dealer, the dealer shall provide the information described in ORS 446.566 (Ownership document contents) (3) to (7) to the Department of Consumer and Business Services. A manufactured structure dealer is not required to provide the information to the department if the dealer complies with an instruction from the purchaser to provide the information to a lender, escrow agent, title company or other designee of the purchaser. A lender, escrow agent, title company or other designee of the purchaser that receives the information described in ORS 446.566 (Ownership document contents) (3) to (7) from a manufactured structure dealer shall provide the information to the department. However, the provision of information described in ORS 446.566 (Ownership document contents) (3) to (7) to the purchaser does not excuse a manufactured structure dealer from the duty to provide the information to the department.

(2) If the manufactured structure is sold by or otherwise acquired through a person other than a manufactured structure dealer, the information described in ORS 446.566 (Ownership document contents) (3) to (7) shall be provided to the department:

(a) By the seller if title is being transferred by a sale;

(b) By the person to whom the ownership interest is being transferred if title is being transferred by operation of law; or

(c) By the owner if the owner will have a recorded ownership interest in the manufactured structure after issuance of the ownership document. [2007 c.502 §3]

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

Source: Section 446.568 — Provision of certain ownership document information to Department of Consumer and Business Services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.125 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.125
446.125 Occupancy on private land
Status: in_force

A person may occupy a manufactured dwelling or a camping vehicle on private land with the consent of the owner of the land if:

(1) The lot, tract or parcel of land upon which the manufactured dwelling or camping vehicle is situated has an area adequate to provide safe, approved water supply and sewage disposal facilities and is not in conflict with ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) (9).

(2) The person complies with all applicable standards of sanitation, water, plumbing and electrical and sewerage installations prescribed by the laws of this state and the rules issued thereunder, or by local authorities. [1959 c.562 §10; 1967 c.247 §9; 1969 c.533 §24; 1983 c.707 §7; 1989 c.648 §13; 2001 c.900 §256; 2005 c.22 §315]

Source: Section 446.125 — Occupancy on private land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.010 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.010
444.010 Oregon Health and Science University to administer program for children with disabilities
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health and Science University is designated to administer a program the purpose of which is to enable the state to extend and improve services for locating children with disabilities and for providing medical, surgical, corrective and other services and care, and facilities for diagnosis, hospitalization and after care for such children and for children having conditions which lead to disability.

(2) The Oregon Health and Science University shall also supervise the administration of those services included in the program which are not administered directly by it. [Amended by 1975 c.693 §8; 1989 c.224 §104; 1995 c.162 §81; 2007 c.70 §252]

Source: Section 444.010 — Oregon Health and Science University to administer program for children with disabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.994 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.994
448.994 Potable water treatment plant violation penalty
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who knowingly and willfully violates ORS 448.455 (Certification required for operators) (2) commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(2) Subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular level of violation) , any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under ORS 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) and 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) , or by any rule adopted under ORS 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) and 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) , commits a Class B misdemeanor. [1987 c.635 §15; 1999 c.1051 §303; 2011 c.597 §201]

Source: Section 448.994 — Potable water treatment plant violation penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.745 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.745
433.745 Outdoor mass gathering without permit prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) An organizer may not hold an outdoor mass gathering or allow an outdoor mass gathering to be held on real property that the organizer owns, leases or possesses unless the governing body of the county in which the outdoor mass gathering is to take place issues the organizer a permit to hold the outdoor mass gathering.

(2) A permit issued under this section does not entitle the organizer to make any permanent development to or on the real property. Any permanent development on the real property must be made in accordance with any applicable state or local land use law. [1971 c.597 §2; 1985 c.758 §3; 2015 c.428 §1]

Source: Section 433.745 — Outdoor mass gathering without permit prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.505 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.505
442.505 Technical assistance to rural hospitals
Status: in_force

The Office of Rural Health shall institute a program to provide technical assistance to rural hospitals. The Office of Rural Health shall be primarily responsible for providing:

(1) A recruitment and retention program for physicians and other primary care providers in rural areas.

(2) An informational link between rural hospitals and state and federal policies regarding regulations and payment sources.

(3) A system for effectively networking rural hospitals and providers so that they may compete or negotiate with urban based health maintenance organizations.

(4) Assistance to rural hospitals in identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

(5) In conjunction with a trade association representing hospitals and health systems in Oregon, a report that identifies models that will replace or restructure inefficient health services in rural areas. [1987 c.918 §3; 2005 c.22 §301; 2015 c.70 §15]

Source: Section 442.505 — Technical assistance to rural hospitals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.600 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.600
451.600 Restrictions on altering, repairing or connecting with a service facility
Status: in_force

No person shall alter, repair or make a connection with any service facility maintained by a district, unless that person:

(1) Obtains permission from the district that maintains the facility, and pays all deposits, charges or fees required by the district for granting such permission, before undertaking the work; and

(2) When appropriate, complies with ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties) in performing the work. [1959 c.673 §2; 1961 c.576 §18; 1963 c.515 §23; 1973 c.785 §30]

Source: Section 451.600 — Restrictions on altering, repairing or connecting with a service facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.572 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.572
451.572 Certain special districts excluded from water supply county service districts
Status: in_force

No part of the territory of a district proposed to be formed for the purposes authorized in ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) (1)(f) as amended by section 1, chapter 287, Oregon Laws 1977, shall include territory within the boundaries of a district formed to supply water under ORS chapter 198, 261, 264 or 450 unless the governing bodies of the affected districts, by resolution, approve the inclusion of their territories prior to the hearing held under ORS 198.805 (Conduct of hearing) for formation of the new district. [1977 c.287 §2]

Note: 451.572 (Certain special districts excluded from water supply county service districts) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 451 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 451.572 — Certain special districts excluded from water supply county service districts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.728 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.728
453.728 Tanning device to comply with federal requirements
Status: in_force

(1) Any tanning device used by a tanning facility shall comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations.

(2) ORS 453.726 (Definitions for ORS 453.726 to 453.734) to 453.734 (Prohibition on use of tanning devices by persons under 18 years of age) do not apply to a phototherapy device used by or under the direct supervision of a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677. [Formerly 431.935]

Source: Section 453.728 — Tanning device to comply with federal requirements; exception for certain phototherapy devices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.155 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.155
448.155 Technical assistance and training
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority:

(1) May provide technical assistance and organize, coordinate and conduct training for water system personnel.

(2) Shall conduct a program designed to stimulate public participation in matters relating to water systems through public presentations, dissemination of informational materials and other similar efforts. [1981 c.749 §11; 2009 c.595 §846]

Source: Section 448.155 — Technical assistance and training; public information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.076 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.076
447.076 Inspection of minor plumbing installations
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 a mandatory inspection program for minor plumbing installations made by licensed plumbing contractors in low-rise residential dwellings. The rules adopted by the department shall:

(1) Define the term “minor plumbing installations” in a manner that does not include new construction;

(2) Designate which minor plumbing installations are under the inspection program; and

(3) Provide for random inspection of minor plumbing installations. [1993 c.520 §4; 1995 c.553 §2b; 2003 c.675 §9; 2005 c.758 §16]

Source: Section 447.076 — Inspection of minor plumbing installations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.310 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.310
448.310 Investigation of complaints
Status: in_force

The officer in charge of the domestic water supply source or the community water supply system serving the city shall investigate complaints made concerning purity of the source or system and if the complaint appears to be well founded, file a complaint against the person violating ordinances of the city and cause arrest and prosecution. [Formerly 449.335]

Source: Section 448.310 — Investigation of complaints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.734 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.734
443.734 Adult foster home license classifications
Status: in_force

Consistent with the requirements of ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) to 443.825 (Disposition of penalties recovered) :

(1) The Department of Human Services shall adopt:

(a) Rules for the licensing of adult foster homes that provide residential care to older adults;

(b) Rules for the licensing of adult foster homes that provide residential care to individuals with physical disabilities; and

(c) Rules for the licensing of adult foster homes that provide residential care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules for the licensing of adult foster homes that provide residential care to individuals with mental illness. [2019 c.455 §2]

Note: 443.734 (Adult foster home license classifications) 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 443.734 — Adult foster home license classifications; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.377 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.377
433.377 Issuance of license as verification of inoculation
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 433.375 (Filing of inoculation certificate) or any other provision of law, a county or city may consider issuance of a license for a dog as verification of there being a certificate of inoculation on file and need not issue a tag pursuant to ORS 433.375 (Filing of inoculation certificate) (2). [1977 c.189 §3]

Source: Section 433.377 — Issuance of license as verification of inoculation; issuance of tag not required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.030 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.030
435.030 Wholesale and manufacturer license
Status: in_force

Wholesale and manufacturer licenses shall be issued only to persons authorized to sell or distribute the appliances, drugs or medicinal preparations mentioned in ORS 435.010 (License required for manufacture or sale of contraceptives) . [Amended by 1969 c.328 §3; 1977 c.328 §2]

Source: Section 435.030 — Wholesale and manufacturer license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.695 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.695
453.695 Records concerning radiation source
Status: in_force

(1) When the Oregon Health Authority by regulation so requires, any person who possesses or uses a radiation source shall cause to be made, in the manner prescribed by the authority, records relating to the receipt, storage, transfer and disposition of the source and to such other matters as the authority prescribes.

(2) Any person who possesses or uses a radiation source shall cause to be made, in the manner prescribed by the authority, records showing the radiation exposure of any individual who is affected by such possession or use and for whom the authority by regulation requires personnel monitoring.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each person who possesses or uses a radiation source and who has reason to believe that any individual has received from that source radiation exposure in excess of the maximum permissible exposure established for an individual by regulations of the authority shall give that individual notice of the possible exposure with a copy of any record of the exposure.

(b) Any person who possesses or uses a radiation source and who, in connection with that possession or use, employs an individual for whom the authority by regulation requires personnel monitoring, in addition to any requirement of paragraph (a) of this subsection shall, if the individual so requests or if regulations of the authority so require, give the individual a copy of the individual’s personnel monitoring exposure record annually and at the end of the employment.

(4) Upon the request of the authority or its authorized representative, the custodian of any record required by this section shall give a copy of that record to the authority or its authorized representative. [1961 c.664 §10; 2009 c.595 §905]

Source: Section 453.695 — Records concerning radiation source; notice of exposure to radiation source , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.110 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.110
438.110 Standards for issuance and renewal of laboratory license
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish four levels of laboratory licenses as follows:

(a) A high complexity laboratory license;

(b) A moderate complexity laboratory license;

(c) A physician performed microscopy laboratory license; and

(d) A waived laboratory license.

(2) The authority shall issue and renew licenses required under ORS 438.040 (Laboratory license) for any or all clinical laboratory specialties to the owners of clinical laboratories who demonstrate to the satisfaction of the authority that:

(a) The clinical laboratory is in compliance with ORS 438.010 (Definitions for ORS 438.010 to 438.510) to 438.510 (Prohibited acts) and the rules of the authority adopted under ORS 438.450 (Rules) ;

(b) The laboratory is adequately equipped to perform proficiently within the scope of its license;

(c) The clinical laboratory has facilities for retaining and does retain complete laboratory records for an appropriate length of time as the authority by rule may require; and

(d) The clinical laboratory meets the standards of the authority for safety, sanitary conditions, plumbing, ventilation, handling of specimens, maintenance of equipment and requirements of general hygiene to insure protection of the public health. [1969 c.685 §5; 1971 c.650 §18; 1993 c.109 §5; 1999 c.341 §3; 2001 c.104 §171; 2009 c.595 §701]

Source: Section 438.110 — Standards for issuance and renewal of laboratory license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.861 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.861
443.861 Moneys to be deposited to Public Health Account
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 443.860 (License required) shall be paid into the State Treasury and deposited to the credit of the Public Health Account established in ORS 431.210 (Public Health Account) . The moneys shall be used by the authority in carrying out its duties under ORS 443.850 (Definitions for ORS 443.850 to 443.869) to 443.869 (Civil penalties) . [2009 c.793 §4; 2011 c.720 §202]

Source: Section 443.861 — Moneys to be deposited to Public Health Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.350 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.350
454.350 Effect of ORS 454.317 to 454.350 on contracts between municipalities
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 454.317 (Resolution or ordinance authorizing levy and collection of seepage charge) to 454.350 (Effect of ORS 454.317 to 454.350 on contracts between municipalities) prohibits contracts between municipalities under which a municipality may provide treatment facilities or services to another municipality. [1983 c.235 §5]

Source: Section 454.350 — Effect of ORS 454.317 to 454.350 on contracts between municipalities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.580 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.580
441.580 Authority as public body
Status: in_force

An authority is hereby declared to be a public body performing a public function. Accordingly, an authority, all assets at any time owned by it, the income therefrom, and all bonds issued by an authority, together with the coupons applicable thereto, and the income therefrom, shall be exempt from all taxation in the State of Oregon; provided, however, that real and personal property owned by the authority and leased to a third party shall be subject to property taxation if such property would be subject to taxation if owned by the lessee thereof. All bonds issued by an authority shall be deemed to be securities issued by a political subdivision of the State of Oregon. [1973 c.153 §12]

Source: Section 441.580 — Authority as public body; tax status of assets, income and bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.216 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.216
431A.216 Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216, other law, rule or regulation governing tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Revenue may impose a civil penalty against a person that holds or seeks a license issued under ORS 431A.198 (Licensure) if the person that holds or seeks the license, an individual who participates in the management of the premises for which the license has been or would be issued or an individual who is employed for the purpose of making retail sales at the premises:

(a) Violates ORS 431A.190 (Definitions for ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216) to 431A.216 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216, other law, rule or regulation governing tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems) , a rule adopted under ORS 431A.190 (Definitions for ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216) to 431A.216 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216, other law, rule or regulation governing tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems) or any other state law or rule or federal law or regulation that governs the retail sale of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems or state taxation; or

(b) Makes a false statement to the department.

(2) A civil penalty imposed under this section may not exceed $1,000 per violation.

(3) Amounts collected by the department under this section shall be deposited in the General Fund.

(4) Except as provided by state tax law or as otherwise identified by the department by rule or order, an imposition of a civil penalty under this section may be appealed as a contested case under ORS chapter 183.

(5) If a civil penalty is imposed under this section, a civil penalty may not be imposed for the commission of the same act under ORS 431A.178 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.175, other law, rule or regulation governing tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems) or pursuant to an ordinance or rule adopted under ORS 431A.218 (Local regulation) . [2021 c.586 §8]

Source: Section 431A.216 — Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216, other law, rule or regulation governing tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.040 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.040
438.040 Laboratory license
Status: in_force

It is unlawful:

(1) For any owner or director of a clinical laboratory to operate or maintain a clinical laboratory without a license issued under ORS 438.110 (Standards for issuance and renewal of laboratory license) or without a temporary permit issued under ORS 438.150 (Temporary permit) or to perform or permit the performance of any laboratory specialty for which the laboratory is not licensed except as specified under ORS 438.050 (Application) , unless the laboratory has been issued a valid certificate from the federal government under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (P.L. 100-578, 42 U.S.C. 201 and 263a).

(2) For an out-of-state laboratory to perform health screen testing in Oregon without a permit issued under ORS 438.150 (Temporary permit) (5).

(3) For any person to serve in the capacity of director of a clinical laboratory without being qualified as a clinical laboratory director under ORS 438.210 (Qualifications of laboratory director) . [1969 c.685 §3; 1999 c.341 §1; 2005 c.22 §298]

Source: Section 438.040 — Laboratory license; out-of-state laboratory permit; qualifications of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.402 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.402
453.402 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fire Marshal shall annually send a statement to each person subject to the fee imposed under ORS 453.400 (Possession of hazardous substance) , indicating the amount of the fee due. The amount of the fee shall be in accordance with the fee schedules established under subsection (2) of this section.

(2) By rule and after hearing, the State Fire Marshal shall establish three schedules of fees to be submitted annually by each employer returning a hazardous substance survey under ORS 453.317 (Hazardous substance survey) , except as otherwise provided in subsection (4) of this section. In each case the fee shall be based upon the aggregate amount of the single largest annual aggregate substance reported that is manufactured, stored or used at the facility. The fee schedule shall be graduated and shall include but need not be limited to categories of fees for minimally hazardous substances, generally hazardous substances and very hazardous substances. In addition, the State Fire Marshal may establish a registration fee to be paid for certain hazardous substances and quantities of hazardous substances in lieu of the fee under the graduated schedule. When the State Fire Marshal assesses a registration fee, no local fee shall be assessed for those substances. The programs to be funded from fees collected under ORS 453.396 (Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) and the maximum range of the fees that may be considered are as follows:

(a) For funding the Community Right to Know and Protection Act, not less than $25 and not more than $2,000.

(b) For funding the Toxics Use Reduction and Hazardous Waste Reduction Act, not less than $25 and not more than $2,000.

(c) For each employer’s share of a total of up to $1 million to be deposited into the Orphan Site Account established under ORS 465.381 (Hazardous Substance Remedial Action Fund) , not less than zero and not more than $9,000. This schedule shall not require an employer to pay more than $25,000.

(3) The Department of Revenue shall collect fees established under this section. The department shall determine the amounts to be distributed under subsection (2) of this section and shall transfer the appropriate amounts to the State Fire Marshal, the Department of Environmental Quality and the Orphan Site Account in accordance with expenditures approved by the Legislative Assembly for the State Fire Marshal and the Department of Environmental Quality. The remaining moneys are continuously appropriated to the State Fire Marshal to pay the expenses of the State Fire Marshal in administering and enforcing the provisions of ORS 453.396 (Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) .

(4) The following are exempt from the fee imposed under this section:

(a) Crude oil and petroleum products derived from the refining of crude oil, including plant condensate, gasoline, diesel motor fuel, aviation fuel, lubrication oil, crankcase motor oil, kerosene, benzol, fuel oil, residual fuel, petroleum coke, asphalt base, liquefied or liquefiable gases such as butane, ethane and propane and other products described during petroleum processing, but not including derivatives, such as petroleum jellies, cleaning solvents or asphalt paving.

(b) Solid waste as defined in ORS 459.005 (Definitions for ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665) .

(c) Hazardous waste as defined in ORS 466.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.635 and 466.005 to 466.385) .

(d) Any substance or activity which the Constitution or laws of the United States prohibit the state from taxing.

(e) From the fee imposed under the schedule established under subsection (2)(c) of this section, any person whose property is exempt from taxation under ORS 307.090 (Property of the state, counties and other municipal corporations) .

(f) Natural gas unless stored in liquefied form for nonvehicular use in quantities greater than 200 cubic feet.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, propane, butane and blended or compounded petroleum products produced by processes other than the refining of crude oil and for nonvehicle use are not exempt from the fees imposed by subsection (2) of this section.

(b) Propane produced by processes other than the refining of crude oil and for nonvehicle use is exempt from the fee imposed by subsection (2)(b) of this section.

(6) Local government assessments of hazardous substance fees based on quantity or the hazardous substance survey shall be used solely to supplement and not to duplicate the State Fire Marshal’s programs under ORS 453.307 (Definitions for ORS 453.307 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) and shall be billed and collected only through contract with the State Fire Marshal. A local government shall not charge any fee under its program for a hazardous substance for which an employer pays a registration fee to the State Fire Marshal under subsection (2) of this section.

(7) The State Fire Marshal shall not enter into a contract with a local government under subsection (6) of this section unless the local government meets the following requirements:

(a) The local government certifies that the revenue from the local hazardous substance fee will be used solely to supplement and not duplicate the State Fire Marshal’s programs under ORS 453.307 (Definitions for ORS 453.307 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) ;

(b) The local hazardous substance fee system is structured to be compatible with the fee schedule adopted under subsection (2)(a) of this section;

(c) The local hazardous substance fee system will not raise moneys in excess of that needed to carry out the local government’s supplemental community right to know programs; and

(d) The contract under this section shall include:

(A) Provisions that ensure that the local government pays the portion of the costs that may be attributed to its fee assessment program; and

(B) Conditions that require the local government to bear all costs related to collection of its fee, including but not limited to costs associated with conducting hearings or appeals on the fee.

(8) In addition to collecting the fees due to the State Fire Marshal under this section, the Department of Revenue also may collect the fees authorized for collection under a contract established under subsection (6) of this section. The Department of Revenue shall determine the amount to be distributed to each local government according to fee assessment totals provided by the State Fire Marshal for each local government for whom the State Fire Marshal has contracted to assess a fee. [1989 c.833 §124; 1991 c.804 §2; 2003 c.95 §1]

Source: Section 453.402 — Fees; statement; schedules; uses; collection; local hazardous substance fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.100 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.100
446.100 Prohibited acts in connection with construction and use of parks
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not:

(a) Construct a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park at a place that is unsuitable due to swampy terrain, lack of adequate drainage or proximity to the breeding places of insects or rodents.

(b) Install a manufactured dwelling closer than five feet from a property boundary line.

(c) Construct in a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park a manufactured dwelling space less than 30 feet in width or less than 40 feet in length.

(2) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall adopt rules pursuant to the rulemaking provisions of ORS chapter 183 specifying minimum distances between adjacent manufactured dwellings and between manufactured dwellings and other structures. In adopting these rules, the director shall take into consideration the standards established by the National Fire Protection Association and standards recommended by the State Fire Marshal.

(3) Except as provided in this subsection, the rules adopted by the director under subsection (2) of this section must provide for at least 10 feet of space between manufactured dwellings. The director may adopt a rule allowing less than 10 feet of space between manufactured dwellings that are separated by a one-hour fire-resistive wall. A standard established by the director for a one-hour fire-resistive wall separating manufactured dwellings must be at least as stringent as the equivalent standard, if any, for a fire-resistive wall in a two family dwelling under the Low-Rise Residential Dwelling Code. [1959 c.562 §5; 1969 c.533 §20; 1981 c.506 §1; 1989 c.648 §9; 1991 c.226 §3; 2003 c.134 §1; 2005 c.22 §314]

Source: Section 446.100 — Prohibited acts in connection with construction and use of parks; rules for spacing of units , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.385 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.385
433.385 Impoundment of animals
Status: in_force

(1) Any animal in violation of ORS 433.365 (Inoculation against rabies) shall be apprehended and impounded.

(2) All animals apprehended and impounded under this section shall be held in adequate and sanitary pounds to be established or contracted for in each county by the governing body of the county. All animals so impounded shall be given proper care and maintenance.

(3) When an animal is apprehended and impounded, the owner, if known, shall be given notice of not less than five days from the date of such impounding before the animal is destroyed or otherwise disposed of. An owner appearing to redeem the animal may do so if the provisions of ORS 433.365 (Inoculation against rabies) are complied with and if the owner pays the expense of keeping the animal during the time it was impounded and in addition thereto, the sum established by the county governing body. If the animal is subject to any other impounding law the requirements for release under that law shall also be met except that the expense of keeping the animal shall be payable only once for the period of impoundment. If the owner does not appear to redeem the animal after the notice provided for herein, or otherwise, after five days, or if the owner is not known, after three days, the governing body of the county may provide for animals impounded to be released to any other person upon the conditions outlined in this subsection or otherwise disposed of in a humane manner.

(4) If the owner desires to redeem an animal impounded pursuant to this section or the animal is to be released to any other person as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the person shall post a $20 deposit with the county and obtain possession of the animal for the purpose of complying with ORS 433.365 (Inoculation against rabies) . The county shall refund the deposit to a person who, on or before the eighth day after obtaining possession of the animal, demonstrates proof of rabies inoculation or exemption from the inoculation requirement and, if applicable, proof of purchase of a license as required under ORS 609.100 (Dog licenses, tags and fees) . Failure to demonstrate proof of rabies inoculation or exemption and proof of licensing within the prescribed time shall forfeit the deposit to the county.

(5) The governing body of the county shall designate persons responsible for the enforcement of this section. [1971 c.413 §11; 1977 c.189 §7; 2001 c.636 §4]

Source: Section 433.385 — Impoundment of animals; notice to owner; redeeming animal; disposition of animals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.515 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.515
454.515 Grants authorized
Status: in_force

(1) The State of Oregon may make grants, as funds are available, to any municipality to assist the municipality in the construction of sewage treatment works.

(2) The Environmental Quality Commission shall be the agency for administration of funds granted by this state pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.

(3) In allocating state grants under ORS 454.505 (Definitions for ORS 454.505 to 454.535) to 454.535 (Sewage Treatment Works Construction Account) , the commission shall give consideration to the following criteria:

(a) Public benefits to be derived from the construction;

(b) Ultimate cost of constructing and maintaining the sewage treatment works;

(c) Public interest in and public necessity for the sewage treatment works;

(d) Adequacy of the provisions made or proposed by the municipality for assuring proper and efficient operation and maintenance of the sewage treatment works after the completion of construction thereof;

(e) The municipality’s readiness to start construction, including financing and planning; and

(f) The municipality’s financial need.

(4) The commission shall establish a list of priority projects based upon the criteria established in subsection (3) of this section and the list shall be used as the basis for allocation of funds granted under ORS 454.505 (Definitions for ORS 454.505 to 454.535) to 454.535 (Sewage Treatment Works Construction Account) . However, a project shall not be placed on the list of priority projects if the total cost to the Sewage Treatment Works Construction Account established by ORS 454.535 (Sewage Treatment Works Construction Account) of all such projects on the list of priority projects would exceed the funds available in the Sewage Treatment Works Construction Account. [Formerly 449.465]

Source: Section 454.515 — Grants authorized; criteria considered , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.245 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.245
435.245 Injunctive relief
Status: in_force

(1) Any person may bring an action against a public body, or an officer, employee or agent of a public body, for injunctive relief to enforce the requirements of ORS 435.190 (Definitions for 435.190 to 435.245) to 435.245 (Injunctive relief) .

(2) The court may award reasonable attorney fees and costs to a prevailing plaintiff in an action under this section.

(3) ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) apply to an action under this section. [2023 c.228 §4]

Source: Section 435.245 — Injunctive relief; attorney fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.143 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.143
432.143 Mandatory submission and registration of reports of fetal death
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A report of each fetal death of 350 grams or more or, if the weight is unknown, of 20 completed weeks gestation or more, calculated from the date the last normal menstrual period began to the date of the delivery, that occurs in this state shall be submitted within five calendar days after the delivery to the Center for Health Statistics or as otherwise directed by the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics. The state registrar shall register the report of fetal death if it has been completed and submitted in accordance with this section and any rules adopted by the state registrar under this section.

(b) All induced terminations of pregnancy shall be reported in the manner prescribed in ORS 435.496 (Report to Center for Health Statistics) and shall not be reported as fetal deaths.

(2) When fetal death occurs in an institution or en route to an institution, the person in charge of the institution or an authorized designee shall obtain all data required by the state registrar, prepare the report of fetal death, certify by electronic signature that the information reported is accurate and complete and submit the report as described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) In obtaining the information required for the report of fetal death, an institution shall use information gathering procedures provided or approved by the state registrar. Institutions may establish procedures to transfer, electronically or otherwise, information required for the report from other sources, provided that the procedures are reviewed and approved by the state registrar prior to the implementation of the procedures to ensure that the information being transferred is the same as the information being requested.

(4) If fetal death occurs outside an institution, the physician in attendance at or immediately after the delivery of the fetus shall prepare and submit the report of fetal death within five calendar days of the delivery in a format adopted by the state registrar by rule.

(5) If fetal death occurs outside an institution and without a physician in attendance at or immediately after the delivery of the fetus, or if inquiry is required by ORS chapter 146, the medical examiner in the jurisdiction where the fetal death occurred shall prepare and submit the report of fetal death within five calendar days of the delivery in a format adopted by the state registrar by rule. If the cause of fetal death is unknown or pending investigation, the cause shall be noted as such on the report of fetal death.

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

(7) When a fetus is found in this state and the place of delivery is unknown, the report of fetal death must indicate that the place where the fetus was found is the place of delivery.

(8) When a record of fetal death is amended, a notation indicating the record was amended must be shown on all certified copies of the record. The date of the amendment and the certified copy item that was amended must also be shown on all certified copies of the record. [Formerly 432.333]

Source: Section 432.143 — Mandatory submission and registration of reports of fetal death; persons required to report; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.407 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.407
433.407 Definitions for ORS 433.407 to 433.423
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 433.407 (Definitions for ORS 433.407 to 433.423) to 433.423 (Content of rules) 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) “Worker” means a person who is licensed or certified to provide health care under ORS chapter 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.949 §2; 1993 c.196 §8; 2005 c.264 §24; 2009 c.595 §671; 2011 c.720 §195]

Note: 433.407 (Definitions for ORS 433.407 to 433.423) to 433.423 (Content of rules) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 433.407 — Definitions for ORS 433.407 to 433.423 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.379 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.379
433.379 Disposal of inoculation certificates
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 192.001 (Policy concerning public records) to 192.170 (Disposition of materials without authorization) , the county or city may dispose of certificates of inoculation upon their expiration date. [1977 c.189 §12]

Source: Section 433.379 — Disposal of inoculation certificates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.860 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.860
433.860 Enforcement
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority or local public health authority, as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) , may institute an action in the circuit court of the county where the violation occurred to enjoin repeated violations of ORS 433.850 (Prohibition on aerosolizing, smoking or vaporizing in place of employment) . [1981 c.384 §7; 2009 c.595 §687; 2015 c.736 §84]

Source: Section 433.860 — Enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.293 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.293
441.293 Liability to trustee for goods and services after notice
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is served with notice of an order of the court appointing a trustee, with the trustee’s name and address, shall be liable to pay the trustee for any goods or services provided by the trustee after the date of the order if the person would have been liable for the goods or services as supplied by the licensee. The trustee shall give a receipt for each payment and shall keep a copy of each receipt on file. The trustee shall deposit amounts received in a special account and may use this or any other similar account for disbursements.

(2) The trustee may bring an action to enforce the liability created by subsection (1) of this section. Proof of payment to the trustee is as effective in favor of the person making the payment as payment of the amount to the person who would have been entitled to receive the sum so paid.

(3) A patient shall not be discharged, nor shall any contract or rights be forfeited or impaired, nor shall forfeiture or liability be increased, by reason of an omission to pay a licensee a sum paid to the trustee. [1981 c.868 §5; 2009 c.539 §4]

Source: Section 441.293 — Liability to trustee for goods and services after notice; effect of nonpayment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.897 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.897
450.897 Bancroft Bonding Act applicable
Status: in_force

Sanitary authorities organized under ORS chapter 450 that are in existence on November 1, 1981, or thereafter, are authorized to use the bonding provisions of ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) to 223.316 (Local governments required to make system development charge information public) . [1981 c.351 §1; 1991 c.902 §113; 1997 c.249 §151]

Note: 450.897 (Bancroft Bonding Act applicable) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 450 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 450.897 — Bancroft Bonding Act applicable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.375 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.375
448.375 Biennial report
Status: in_force

No later than April 1 of each even-numbered year, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board shall submit a report, in the manner provided by ORS 192.254, to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to water. The report shall describe the performance of the grant program established under ORS 448.370 (Grant program) . The report must include, but need not be limited to:

(1) Each grant awarded under the program since the last report;

(2) The types and amounts of resources leveraged by grant moneys;

(3) A description of projects currently in development;

(4) An estimate of future project demand; and

(5) Recommendations, if any, for changes to the design, scope or administration of the program to better fulfill the purposes of ORS 448.370 (Grant program) . [2023 c.606 §2]

Note: See note under 448.370 (Grant program) .

Note: Section 3, chapter 606, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding section 2 of this 2023 Act [ 448.375 (Biennial report) ], the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board shall first submit a report under section 2 of this 2023 Act no later than April 1, 2025. [2023 c.606 §3]

Source: Section 448.375 — Biennial report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.125 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.125
450.125 Payment of bonds
Status: in_force

(1) All general obligation and revenue bonds shall be paid within a period of 30 years and in annual installments of such amounts as will make the combined amount of principal and interest payable each year as nearly equal as practicable during the years of payment.

(2) Improvement bonds may be issued in the manner provided by ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) and 223.210 (Right of property owners to apply for installment payment of assessment) to 223.295 (Limit on city indebtedness) without submitting the question of their issuance to the electors of the district. [Amended by 1955 c.612 §2; 1969 c.563 §15; 1983 c.350 §270]

Source: Section 450.125 — Payment of bonds; issuance of improvement bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.070 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.070
447.070 Plumbing contractor license prerequisite to maintenance of legal action
Status: in_force

A person carrying on, conducting or transacting a plumbing business may not maintain any suit or action in any of the courts of this state to recover for the performance of plumbing work without alleging and proving that the person was duly licensed as a plumbing contractor at the time of the work. [Amended by 1955 c.548 §8; 1973 c.835 §227; 2005 c.758 §14]

Source: Section 447.070 — Plumbing contractor license prerequisite to maintenance of legal action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.735 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.735
453.735 ORS 453.605 to 453.800 and rules supersede contrary laws or regulations
Status: in_force

Each provision of ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) or rules pursuant thereto supersedes any inconsistent provision of any ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule or order of any county, city, other political subdivision or public corporation of this state. [1961 c.664 §14; 1973 c.90 §4]

Source: Section 453.735 — ORS 453.605 to 453.800 and rules supersede contrary laws or regulations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.153 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.153
448.153 State Drinking Water Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) The State Drinking Water Advisory Committee is created to advise and assist the Oregon Health Authority on policies related to the protection, safety and regulation of public drinking water in Oregon.

(2) The committee created under this section shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Public Health Officer. The officer shall make the appointments after considering nominees from:

(a) Public water systems of cities with a population greater than 100,000;

(b) Privately owned water systems;

(c) Environmental advocacy groups;

(d) The American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon;

(e) The Conference of Local Health Officials created by ORS 431.330 (Members) ;

(f) The League of Oregon Cities;

(g) The League of Women Voters of Oregon;

(h) The Oregon Association of Water Utilities;

(i) The Oregon Environmental Health Association;

(j) The Oregon Environmental Laboratory Association;

(k) The Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association;

(L) The Special Districts Association of Oregon;

(m) Organizations representing plumbers or backflow testers;

(n) Water consumers; and

(o) Watershed councils.

(3) The committee shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings and shall select a chair and any other officers it considers necessary.

(4) The members shall be appointed to serve for terms of three years. A vacancy on the committee shall be filled by appointment by the Public Health Officer for the unexpired term.

(5) The committee shall meet regularly four times a year at times and places fixed by the chair of the committee. The committee may meet at other times specified by the chair or a majority of the members of the committee.

(6) The Oregon Health Authority shall provide assistance and space for meetings as requested by the chair of the committee.

(7) Members of the committee shall be entitled to actual and necessary expenses as provided by ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) (2). [2007 c.572 §1; 2009 c.595 §845]

Note: 448.153 (State Drinking Water Advisory Committee) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was 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 448.153 — State Drinking Water Advisory Committee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.745 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.745
443.745 Denial, suspension or revocation
Status: in_force

(1) A license may be denied, suspended, revoked or have conditions attached upon a finding by the licensing agency of any of the following:

(a) There exists a threat to the health, safety or welfare of any resident.

(b) There is reliable evidence of abuse, neglect or exploitation of any resident.

(c) The facility is not operated in compliance with ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) to 443.825 (Disposition of penalties recovered) or the rules adopted thereunder.

(d) Such other circumstances as may be established by the licensing agency by rule.

(2) Conditions attached to a license shall be effective upon order of the director of the licensing agency.

(3) Suspension or revocation of a license authorized by this section for any reason other than abuse, neglect or exploitation of the resident shall be preceded by a hearing under ORS chapter 183 if requested by the provider.

(4) If the license is suspended or revoked for the reason of abuse, neglect or exploitation of a resident, the provider may request a review in writing within 10 days after notice of the suspension or revocation. If a request is made, the director shall review all material relating to the allegation of abuse, neglect or exploitation and to the suspension or revocation within 10 days of the request. The director shall determine, based on review of the material, whether or not to sustain the decision to suspend or revoke. If the director determines not to sustain the decision, the license shall be restored immediately. The decision of the director is subject to judicial review as a contested case under ORS chapter 183.

(5) In the event the license to maintain an adult foster home is ordered suspended or revoked, the licensing agency may withhold service payments until the defective situation is corrected. For protection of residents, the licensing agency may arrange for them to move.

(6) A provider whose license has been revoked or whose application has been denied shall not be permitted to make a new application for one year from the date the revocation or denial is final, or for a longer period specified in the order revoking or denying the license.

(7) The licensing agency shall deny the application or revoke the license of any person who falsely represents that the person has not been convicted of a crime. [1983 c.629 §5; 1985 c.663 §5; 1987 c.431 §1; 1995 c.667 §13; 2009 c.595 §791j]

Source: Section 443.745 — Denial, suspension or revocation; conditional license; review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.900 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.900
450.900 Election on bond issues
Status: in_force

(1) Before issuing any bonds under ORS 450.895 (Bonds, general obligation or revenue or combination of both) , the board at a regular meeting shall call an election and submit to the electors of the authority the question whether bonds of the authority, either general obligation, revenue, or a combination of both, shall be issued and sold to raise money for the construction of sewage treatment plants or trunk or lateral sewers or drains for any area or areas within the authority.

(2) The order calling a bond election shall be signed by not less than four members of the board and may submit to the electors as one proposal the question of issuing bonds to finance one or more sewage treatment plants or trunk or lateral sewers or drains; or the order may submit as separate questions the issuance of bonds for any sewage treatment plants or trunk or lateral sewers or drains in such combinations as the order may direct.

(3) The authority’s total outstanding bonds of all kinds, including improvement bonds of the kind authorized by ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) and 223.210 (Right of property owners to apply for installment payment of assessment) to 223.295 (Limit on city indebtedness) , and revenue bonds shall at no time exceed in the aggregate 13 percent of the real market value of all property by law assessable for state and county purposes within the authority as reflected in the last roll certified under ORS 311.105 (Certificate of taxes levied or imposed) . [1955 c.614 §42; 1981 c.804 §102; 1983 c.83 §92; 1991 c.459 §404; 1995 c.79 §226]

Source: Section 450.900 — Election on bond issues; limitation on indebtedness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.880 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.880
450.880 Sewer service charges
Status: in_force

(1) The authority may adopt ordinances imposing sewer service charges within an area within the authority, for the purpose of financing the improvement, operation and maintenance of a sewage disposal or drainage system acquired or constructed by the authority for the area.

(2) The board may contract with any city or district serving water in such area to collect such service charges with the water bills, and the serving agency may cut off water for nonpayment of such service charges. The board may pay the water-serving agency for the reasonable cost of such collection services.

(3) Service charges may also be collected and enforced in substantially the manner provided in ORS 454.225 (Rates and charges) . [1955 c.614 §38; 1983 c.740 §174]

Source: Section 450.880 — Sewer service charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.130 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.130
438.130 License application
Status: in_force

(1) The application for a license for a clinical laboratory shall be made on forms provided by the Oregon Health Authority and shall be executed by the owner or one of the owners or by an officer of the firm or corporation owning the clinical laboratory, or in the case of a county or municipality, by the public official responsible for operation of the laboratory, or in the case of an institution, by the administrator of the institution. The application shall contain the names of the owner, the director or directors of the clinical laboratory, the location and physical description of the clinical laboratory, the laboratory specialties for which a license is requested and such other information as the authority may require.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The application shall be accompanied by an annual or biennial license fee to be established by the authority. The fee shall be based on test volume, test complexity, the number of specialties performed and private laboratory accreditation. For each level of laboratory testing, the fee shall be not more than 100 percent of the corresponding fee charged by the federal laboratory certification program known as the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (P.L. 100-578, 42 U.S.C. 201 and 263a) in effect on July 1, 1999. The fee for substance of abuse screening laboratories not certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 shall be comparable to the clinical laboratory fee established under this section.

(b) The authority may establish prorated fees for licenses issued for a year or less and when there is a change in the laboratory’s owner, director or address. A prorated license fee shall be issued to a laboratory accredited by an organization recognized by the authority.

(3) Unless sooner voided, suspended or revoked, all licenses issued under this section expire on June 30 of the one-year or two-year cycle following the date of issuance or on such date as may be specified by authority rule. Licenses issued under this section shall be renewable in the manner prescribed by the authority.

(4) Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees and charges established under this section shall not exceed the cost of administering the regulatory program of the authority pertaining to the purpose for which the fee or charge is established, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the authority’s budget, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board. [1969 c.685 §7; 1977 c.284 §3; 1979 c.696 §2; 1989 c.776 §5; 1991 c.703 §6; 1993 c.109 §7; 1999 c.341 §§5,6; 2007 c.768 §4; 2009 c.595 §703; 2023 c.602 §5]

Source: Section 438.130 — License application; fees; expiration and renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.790 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.790
450.790 Sanitary authority board
Status: in_force

(1) The officers of the authority shall be a board of five members elected as provided in ORS 450.793 (Election laws applicable) and 450.795 (Nomination and election of first board members) , a chairperson of the board appointed under ORS 450.806 (General powers of board) and a manager appointed by the board under ORS 450.806 (General powers of board) .

(2) Any elector residing within the proposed authority is qualified to be a member of the board of the authority.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a person who is an employee of a sanitary authority is not qualified to serve as a member of the board of the sanitary authority by which the person is employed. [1955 c.614 §18; 1983 c.350 §270a; 1989 c.809 §5]

Source: Section 450.790 — Sanitary authority board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.370 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.370
442.370 Ambulatory surgery and inpatient discharge abstract records
Status: in_force

(1) In order to provide data essential for health planning programs:

(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall obtain directly from each hospital licensed to operate in this state, or from a third party working on behalf of or by contract with the hospital, the following information prescribed by the authority by rule:

(A) Ambulatory surgery discharge abstract records;

(B) Inpatient discharge abstract records; and

(C) Emergency department discharge abstract records.

(b) The authority shall obtain directly from each ambulatory surgical center licensed to operate in this state, or from a third party working on behalf of or by contract with the ambulatory surgical center, the following information prescribed by the authority by rule:

(A) Ambulatory surgery discharge abstract records; and

(B) Discharge abstract records of patients discharged from extended stay centers licensed under ORS 441.026 (Licensing of extended stay centers) that are affiliated with the ambulatory surgical center.

(2) The authority may establish by rule a fee to be charged to each ambulatory surgical center.

(3) The fee established under subsection (2) of this section may not exceed the cost of abstracting and compiling the records.

(4) The authority may specify by rule the form in which records are to be submitted. If the form adopted by rule requires conversion from the form regularly used by a hospital, ambulatory surgical center or extended stay center, reasonable costs of such conversion shall be paid by the authority.

(5) The authority may provide by rule for the submission of ambulatory surgery, inpatient and emergency department discharge abstract records for enrollees in a health maintenance organization in a form the authority determines appropriate to the authority’s needs for the data and the organization’s record keeping and reporting systems for charges and services.

(6) The authority shall notify any entity submitting data under this section of any changes to the data sets that must be submitted, no later than July 1 of the calendar year preceding the effective date of the changes.

(7) The authority may contract with a third party to receive and process the records submitted under this section. [Formerly 442.120]

Note: 442.370 (Ambulatory surgery and inpatient discharge abstract records) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 442 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 442.370 — Ambulatory surgery and inpatient discharge abstract records; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.449 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.449
433.449 Disposal of human remains during state of public health emergency
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Contaminated material” means wastes or other materials exposed to or tainted by chemical, radiological, or biological substances or agents.

(b) “Transmissible agent” means a biological substance capable of causing disease or infection through individual to individual transmission, animal to individual transmission, or other modes of transmission.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision in ORS chapter 97 or 692, during a state of public health emergency, the Public Health Director may:

(a) Prescribe measures to provide for the safe disposal of human remains as may be reasonable and necessary to respond to the public health emergency. Measures adopted under this subsection may include the embalming, burial, cremation, interment, disinterment, transportation and disposal of human remains.

(b) Require any person in charge of disposing of human remains to clearly label the human remains of a deceased person with a communicable disease or transmissible agent with an external, clearly visible tag indicating that the human remains are infected or contaminated and, if known, the communicable disease or transmissible agent or contaminated materials present in the remains.

(c) After a medical examiner has certified the cause and manner of death, order a person in charge of disposing of human remains to dispose of the human remains of a person who has died of a communicable disease or transmissible agent through burial or cremation within a specified time period. To the extent practicable, religious, cultural, family and individual beliefs of the deceased person or the person’s family shall be considered when disposing of any human remains.

(3) The Public Health Director must consult and coordinate with the Chief Medical Examiner when exercising authority under this section. Nothing in this section is intended to override authority granted to the Chief Medical Examiner or district medical examiner under ORS 146.003 (Definitions for ORS 146.003 to 146.189 and 146.710 to 146.992) to 146.189 (Use of records to identify human remains and missing persons) and 146.710 (Definition for ORS 146.710 to 146.780) to 146.992 (Penalties) . [2007 c.445 §28; 2017 c.151 §27]

Source: Section 433.449 — Disposal of human remains during state of public health emergency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.378 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.378
443.378 Housing with services projects
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Coordinate” means to provide proactive and systematic assistance in obtaining, facilitation of and connection with health and social services, through communication, collaboration and sharing of information among providers of health and social services.

(b) “Health and social services” means:

(A) Case management;

(B) Health navigation;

(C) Mental health and addiction supports and services;

(D) In-home supports, including housekeeping, personal care, meal preparation, laundry services and transportation; and

(E) Food insecurity interventions.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Housing with services project” means an entity that coordinates two or more health and social services for senior citizens and people with disabilities who are living in publicly subsidized or private congregate settings.

(B) “Housing with services project” does not include:

(i) A health care facility licensed under ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) .

(ii) A residential facility licensed under ORS 443.410 (Single license required) .

(iii) An adult foster home licensed under ORS 443.725 (License required) .

(iv) A continuing care retirement community as defined in ORS 101.020 (Definitions) .

(v) A program of all-inclusive care for the elderly as described in 42 C.F.R. 460.6.

(vi) Transient lodging as defined in ORS 320.300 (Definitions for ORS 320.300 to 320.365) .

(vii) A hotel as defined in ORS 699.005 (Definitions) .

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a housing with services project shall register with the Department of Human Services by submitting the name, address and primary contact of the housing with services project to the department.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A housing with services project is not required to register with the Department of Human Services under this section if the housing with services project is regulated by the Housing and Community Services Department or the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(b) The Department of Human Services and the Housing and Community Services Department shall collaborate to develop a joint inventory of the names and addresses of housing with services projects that are not required to register under this section.

(c) The Department of Human Services shall collaborate with the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development to obtain the names and addresses of subsidized senior housing properties regulated by or on record at the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(4) The Department of Human Services shall provide housing with services projects with information on resources available for tenants, including but not limited to:

(a) Information about the Aging and Disability Resource Connection.

(b) Information about hotlines for reporting abuse.

(5) The Department of Human Services may adopt rules implementing this section. [2017 c.219 §1]

Note: 443.378 (Housing with services projects) 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 443.378 — Housing with services projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.273 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.273
433.273 Rules
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules pertaining to the implementation of ORS 433.235 (Definitions for ORS 433.235 to 433.284) to 433.284 (Adoption of more stringent immunization requirements) , which shall include, but need not be limited to:

(1) The definition of “restrictable” disease;

(2) The required immunization against diseases;

(3) The time schedule for immunization;

(4) The approved means of immunization;

(5) The procedures and time schedule whereby children may be excluded from attendance in schools or children’s facilities under ORS 433.267 (Immunization of school children) (1)(b) and (c), provided that the authority includes as part of those procedures service of notice to parents;

(6) The manner in which immunization records for children are established, evaluated and maintained;

(7) Exemptions for schools and children’s facilities, including exemptions from the reporting requirements of ORS 433.269 (Local public health authority to ensure availability of immunizations) (2) and exemptions from the requirement under ORS 433.269 (Local public health authority to ensure availability of immunizations) (3) to make information available;

(8) The implementation of ORS 433.282 (Required immunizations at certain post-secondary educational institutions) and 433.283 (Immunizations against measles for certain students at community colleges) ;

(9) The process for approving a vaccine educational module;

(10) Criteria for a vaccine educational module, including the requirement that a vaccine educational module present information that is consistent with information published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerning:

(a) Epidemiology;

(b) The prevention of disease through the use of vaccinations; and

(c) The safety and efficacy of vaccines; and

(11) Documentation required to verify completion of a vaccine educational module, including the qualifications of persons who may certify the completion. [1973 c.566 §4; 1977 c.457 §2; 1981 c.78 §6; 1991 c.255 §7; 2009 c.595 §654; 2013 c.516 §2; 2015 c.802 §2]

Source: Section 433.273 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.725 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.725
431A.725 Qualifying schools
Status: in_force

Using evidence-based data and best practices, the Oregon Health Authority shall promote oral health throughout this state by ensuring the availability of dental sealant programs to students attending school in this state. To fulfill its duties under this section, the authority shall:

(1) Screen, and ensure the provision of dental sealants to, appropriate student populations who attend an elementary school or a middle school in which at least 40 percent of all students attending the school are eligible to receive assistance under the United States Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program.

(2) Where appropriate, directly provide the services described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Where appropriate, oversee the provision of services described in subsection (1) of this section by local dental sealant programs.

(4) Adopt by rule procedures and qualifications for:

(a) The certification of local dental sealant programs;

(b) The recertification of local dental sealant programs;

(c) The training of personnel who provide services through local dental sealant programs; and

(d) Monitoring and collecting data from local dental sealant programs.

(5) Upon making a determination that a local dental sealant program is capable of providing the services described in subsection (1) of this section for one or more schools:

(a) Develop a plan for transitioning the school or schools from receiving the services directly from the authority to receiving the services from the local dental sealant program; and

(b) Assist the school or schools in making the transition.

(6) Ensure that all dental sealant data collected by the authority or a local dental sealant program is integrated with data sets included as part of the comprehensive health care information system described in ORS 442.373 (Health care data reporting by health insurers) . [2015 c.791 §1]

Source: Section 431A.725 — Qualifying schools; certification; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.685 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.685
450.685 Application of certain provisions to authorities
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, ORS 450.070 (Meetings of board) , 450.084 (Payment for services or insurance by district) , 450.085 (Adoption of regulations and ordinances) and 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) apply to a water authority.

(2) ORS 450.810 (Board may adopt and enforce ordinances for sanitary purposes) (1), 450.815 (General powers of authority) (7), (8) and (9), 450.820 (Authority may maintain garbage collection system and engage in insect control activities) and 450.835 (Contract for or purchase of sewage disposal and drainage systems) do not apply to a water authority.

(3) ORS 264.240 (Eminent domain authority) , 264.250 (Authority to borrow money and issue general obligation bonds) (2), 264.300 (Tax assessment, levy and collection) to 264.320 (Refund of cost of water main extension) and 264.505 (Agreement to supply additional water prior to approval of annexation petition) to 264.840 (Limitation on membership) are applicable to a water authority. [1971 c.504 §5; 1989 c.809 §4; 1993 c.577 §28]

Source: Section 450.685 — Application of certain provisions to authorities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.430 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.430
446.430 Delegation to county or city to administer rules regulating parks
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Consumer and Business Services shall delegate to any county board of commissioners or city governing body which requests any of the authority, responsibilities and functions of the department under ORS 446.062 (Rules regulating parks) if the department determines that the county or city is willing and able to carry out the rules of the department relating to fee collection, plan review, inspections, enforcement and issuance and revocation of permits in compliance with standards for enforcement by the counties or cities and monitoring by the department. Such standards shall be established by the department in consultation with the appropriate county or city officials and in accordance with ORS 446.062 (Rules regulating parks) . The department shall review and monitor each county’s or city’s performance under this subsection. In accordance with ORS chapter 183, the department may suspend or rescind a delegation under this subsection. If it is determined that a county or city is not carrying out such rules or the delegation is suspended, the unexpended portion of the fees collected under subsection (2) of this section shall be available to the department for carrying out the authority, responsibility and functions under this section.

(2) The county or city may determine the amount of, and retain, any fee for any function undertaken pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. The amount of the fees shall not exceed the costs of administering the inspection program. The county or city, quarterly, shall remit 15 percent of the collected fees to the department for monitoring county or city programs and for providing informational material necessary to maintain a uniform state program.

(3) The department shall be made a party to any action, suit or proceeding arising out of county or city administration of functions pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and involving the validity of a rule adopted by the department. [1983 c.707 §20b; 1987 c.414 §25; 1993 c.744 §64]

Source: Section 446.430 — Delegation to county or city to administer rules regulating parks; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.250 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.250
431A.250 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 431A.253 (Definitions) to 431A.280 (Biennial report to Legislative Assembly) shall be known and may be cited as the Toxic-Free Kids Act. [2015 c.786 §1]

Source: Section 431A.250 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.060 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.060
447.060 Engaging in certain plumbing work not affected
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) do not apply to a person:

(a) Engaging in plumbing work when not so engaged for hire.

(b) Using the services of regular employees in performing plumbing work for the benefit of property owned, leased or operated by the person. For purposes of this paragraph, “regular employee” means a person who is subject to the provisions of ORS 316.162 (Definitions for ORS 316.162 to 316.221) to 316.221 (Disposition of withheld amounts) and who has completed a withholding statement or an exemption certificate required by ORS 316.162 (Definitions for ORS 316.162 to 316.221) to 316.221 (Disposition of withheld amounts) .

(c) Using the services of an employee or contractor of a utility company, energy service provider or water supplier to install an approved low-flow showerhead or faucet aerator in existing plumbing fixtures. The devices installed under this paragraph are exempt from the certification, permit and inspection requirements of ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and ORS chapter 693.

(d) Engaging in plumbing work on a recreational vehicle as defined by the State Plumbing Board by rule.

(2) A landscape contracting business licensed under ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) is not required to be licensed under ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) to install, repair or maintain backflow assemblies for irrigation systems and ornamental water features if the work is performed by an individual who is licensed as required by ORS 671.615 (Installation of backflow assemblies) and is an owner or employee of the landscape contracting business. The repair and maintenance of the backflow assembly must be performed by a tester certified under ORS 448.279 (Certification of inspectors of cross-connections and testers of backflow assemblies) . The licensing exemption established under this subsection does not exempt the landscape contracting business from the inspection and permit requirements of ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) .

(3) This section applies to any person, including but not limited to, individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, joint stock companies, public and municipal corporations, political subdivisions, this state, the federal government and state or federal agencies. [Amended by 1955 c.548 §7; 1973 c.835 §226; 1981 c.438 §34; 1987 c.561 §3; 1987 c.604 §15; 1993 c.293 §2; 2001 c.181 §1; 2003 c.14 §267; 2005 c.609 §8; 2005 c.758 §12a; 2007 c.541 §3; 2017 c.364 §9; 2019 c.134 §11]

Source: Section 447.060 — Engaging in certain plumbing work not affected , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.295 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.295
432.295 Preservation program
Status: repealed

(1) In consultation with the State Archivist, the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics shall develop and implement a preservation management program to preserve vital record documents and information and meet generally accepted standards for permanent preservation.

(2) The state registrar shall prepare typewritten, photographic, electronic or other reproductions of vital records or reports kept and maintained in the Center for Health Statistics. These reproductions, when verified and approved by the state registrar, shall be accepted as the original vital record documents. The original vital record documents from which permanent reproductions have been made may be disposed of as described in ORS 192.105 (State Archivist authorization for state officials to dispose of records) or as provided by rule of the state registrar.

(3) The state registrar shall provide for the continued availability and integrity of vital event information. To ensure such availability and integrity, the state registrar may keep and maintain redundant copies of information in multiple locations and formats, such as microfilm, microfiche, imaging and electronic databases.

(4) The preservation management program must provide for the continued availability of historic vital record documents and information for research and related purposes. Vital records are historic when 100 years have elapsed after the date of live birth for births occurring after 1914, 50 years have elapsed after the date of death for deaths occurring after 1964, 50 years have elapsed after the date of fetal death for fetal deaths occurring after 1964 or 50 years have elapsed after the date of marriage, domestic partnership, dissolution of marriage or dissolution of domestic partnership for such events occurring after 1964. Supporting documents, including corrections and acknowledgments of paternity, may be included with historic vital records. Records under seal are not historic unless unsealed by court order.

(5) Historic vital records shall be transferred to the State Archives in accordance with archival procedures for the continued safekeeping of the vital records. The State Archives may not charge the Center for Health Statistics for the transfer and maintenance of historic vital records under this subsection. The state registrar shall adopt rules to ensure that the release of information contained in records of birth, death, marriage, domestic partnership and dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, and reports of fetal death, comply with federal and state laws, regulations and rules. [Formerly 432.115]

Note: Sections 1 and 2, chapter 246, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 1. Equitable access to birth and death certifications work group. (1) The Oregon Health Authority shall designate a work group comprised of representatives of county vital records offices, funeral directors, other partners and community members to propose options for equitable access to birth and death certificates throughout the state and equitable fee revenue to maintain and improve the state and county vital records system.

(2) The authority shall report to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to vital records on the options proposed by the work group no later than January 1, 2025. [2023 c.246 §1]

Sec. 2. Section 1 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2023 c.246 §2]

Source: Section 432.295 — Preservation program; reproductions of vital records; availability; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.765 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.765
433.765 Right of county to enact ordinances or regulations
Status: in_force

ORS 433.735 (Definitions for ORS 433.735 to 433.770) to 433.770 (Enforcement) and 433.990 (Penalties) (7) and any rules adopted under ORS 433.735 (Definitions for ORS 433.735 to 433.770) to 433.770 (Enforcement) and 433.990 (Penalties) (7) do not preempt the right of a county to enact ordinances or regulations not inconsistent with ORS 433.735 (Definitions for ORS 433.735 to 433.770) to 433.770 (Enforcement) and 433.990 (Penalties) (7) or any rules adopted under ORS 433.735 (Definitions for ORS 433.735 to 433.770) to 433.770 (Enforcement) and 433.990 (Penalties) (7), except that a county may not, under ORS 433.750 (Application for outdoor mass gathering for which county decides land use permit is not required) or 433.763 (Application for outdoor mass gathering for which county decides land use permit is required) , require a land use permit for a gathering of 3,000 people or fewer, any part of which is held outdoors. [1971 c.597 §6; 2001 c.104 §159; 2007 c.445 §34; 2019 c.408 §5]

Source: Section 433.765 — Right of county to enact ordinances or regulations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.095 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.095
448.095 Natural bathing places exempt
Status: in_force

No provisions of ORS 448.005 (Definitions for ORS 448.005 to 448.090) to 448.100 (Delegation to county to administer ORS 448.005 to 448.060) apply to natural bathing places. [1979 c.453 §9]

Source: Section 448.095 — Natural bathing places exempt , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.666 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.666
446.666 Regulation of dealers, dealerships and salespersons
Status: in_force

The Department of Consumer and Business Services:

(1) Shall adopt reasonable rules for regulating manufactured structure dealers and dealerships and maintaining accurate records of manufactured structure ownership and location. The rules may include, but need not be limited to, rules governing the issuance, renewal, suspension, revocation or cancellation of licenses issued under ORS 446.691 (Issuance of dealer license) and 446.696 (Renewal of dealer license) and for temporary or limited manufactured structure dealer licenses issued under ORS 446.701 (Issuance of temporary manufactured structure dealer license) or 446.706 (Limited manufactured structure dealer) , rules for placement of dealers on probation under ORS 446.741 (Suspension, revocation or cancellation of license) , rules establishing standards of practice and conduct for manufactured structure dealers and rules for processing transfers of interests in manufactured structures.

(2) May inspect manufactured structure dealer records and manufactured structures in the possession of a dealer for purposes of administering and enforcing ORS 446.661 (Definitions for ORS 446.661 to 446.756) to 446.756 (Violation of consigned manufactured structure transfer) and rules of the department.

(3) May examine an application for a manufactured structure dealer license and make an individual investigation relative to statements contained in the application.

(4) May adopt rules regulating manufactured dwelling salespersons, including but not limited to rules governing the ability to engage in the occupation of manufactured dwelling salesperson. [2003 c.655 §25]

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

Source: Section 446.666 — Regulation of dealers, dealerships and salespersons; inspection of records; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.590 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.590
451.590 Entry upon privately owned lands to survey or lay out service facilities
Status: in_force

Officers and employees of a county or of a district may enter upon privately owned lands to survey or lay out service facilities by direction of the county court or governing body of the district. However, the county court or governing body of the district shall cause notification to be given to each occupant of the lands, either by registered or certified mail or by other lawful means. This notice shall be given at least five days before the county or district officers or employees enter upon the lands. No officer or employee of a county or district entering privately owned lands pursuant to this section shall damage or destroy trees, shrubs, buildings or other items of value on that land without first obtaining the consent of the owner. [1959 c.673 §1; 1963 c.515 §22; 1973 c.785 §29]

Source: Section 451.590 — Entry upon privately owned lands to survey or lay out service facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.245 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.245
453.245 Order or purchase by school of material considered to contain toxic substance prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) Art or craft material that is considered by the Oregon Health Authority to contain a toxic substance causing chronic illness may not be ordered or purchased by a school or school district for use by students in kindergarten and grades 1 through 6.

(2) Any substance that is a toxic substance causing chronic illness may not be ordered or purchased by a school or school district for use by students in grades 7 through 12 unless the substance meets the labeling standards specified in ORS 453.235 (Distribution of material containing toxic substances) .

(3) If the authority finds that, because the chronically toxic, carcinogenic or radioactive substances contained in an art or craft material cannot be ingested, inhaled or otherwise absorbed into the body during any reasonably foreseeable use of the material in a way that could pose a potential health risk, the authority may exempt the material from these requirements to the extent the authority determines to be consistent with adequate protection of the public health and safety. [1985 c.539 §5; 2005 c.22 §325; 2009 c.595 §893]

(Information; Labeling)

Source: Section 453.245 — Order or purchase by school of material considered to contain toxic substance prohibited; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.170 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.170
450.170 Levy of taxes
Status: in_force

(1) Assessment and collection of property taxes within the district shall be made by the county officers charged with assessment and collection of other property taxes in the county in which the property lies.

(2) The district board shall fix the amount of money to be raised by taxation for district purposes and for the payment of the principal and interest of outstanding indebtedness of the district which will become due during the year.

(3) The district board shall, in the manner and time prescribed by law, transmit to the county assessor a statement of such taxes. If the board fails to levy a direct ad valorem tax sufficient to pay the interest on and the maturing principal of all outstanding general obligation bonds, the county board of any county in which any portion of the district is included shall levy such tax which shall be extended and collected the same as all other sanitary district taxes. [Amended by 1969 c.563 §16]

Source: Section 450.170 — Levy of taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.062 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.062
441.062 Coordination of inspections
Status: in_force

(1) In conducting inspections for the purpose of licensing health care facilities under ORS 441.020 (Application) , the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services shall avoid unnecessary facility disruption by coordinating inspections performed by the authority or the department with inspections performed by other federal, state and local agencies that have responsibility for health care facility licensure.

(2) Whenever possible, the authority and the department shall avoid duplication of inspections by accepting inspection reports or surveys prepared by other state agencies that have responsibility for health care facility licensure for purposes of the inspection required for licensure.

(3) In lieu of an in-person site inspection as required by ORS 441.025 (License issuance) and 441.060 (Inspections) , the authority or the department may accept a certification or accreditation from a federal agency or an accrediting body approved by the authority or the department that the state licensing standards have been met, if:

(a) The certification or accreditation is recognized by the authority or the department as addressing the standards and condition of participation requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and other standards set by the authority or the department;

(b) The health care facility notifies the authority or the department to participate in any exit interview conducted by the federal agency or accrediting body; and

(c) The health care facility provides copies of all documentation concerning the certification or accreditation requested by the authority or the department.

(4) The authority and the department shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section. [1995 c.449 §6; 2001 c.900 §170; 2009 c.595 §729; 2009 c.792 §61; 2021 c.338 §3]

Source: Section 441.062 — Coordination of inspections; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.367 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.367
441.367 Facility required to give notice of base rate and policy on nonpayment
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services by rule shall require long term care facilities licensed under ORS 441.020 (Application) to provide written and oral notice before or at the time of admission to any resident who does not receive medical assistance under ORS chapter 414, specifying:

(a) The base daily rate and any additional expenses reasonably to be expected including medical supplies, pharmacy and doctor visits and the charges for incontinency care, feeding and laundry; and

(b) The long term care facility’s policy regarding residents who become unable to pay facility charges by reason of exhaustion of all income and resources to or below the level of eligibility for medical assistance.

(2) A long term care facility shall give 30 days’ notice in writing to all residents of changes in additional expenses or charges.

(3) The Director of Human Services may impose a civil penalty for violation of subsection (1) of this section under ORS 441.710 (Civil penalties) (1)(a)(C). [1983 c.269 §§3,4,5; 1987 c.428 §24; 2017 c.679 §39]

Source: Section 441.367 — Facility required to give notice of base rate and policy on nonpayment; rules; notice of changes; civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.570 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.570
441.570 Payment of principal and interest
Status: in_force

The board of directors shall establish rentals, selling prices, and other charges at least adequate to pay the principal of and interest on the obligations of the authority as the same become due, including payments to any special fund or funds, together with the financing and other costs of the authority. [1973 c.153 §10]

Source: Section 441.570 — Payment of principal and interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.060 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.060
454.060 Powers in addition to other municipal or commission powers
Status: in_force

The powers and authority granted to a municipality or the Environmental Quality Commission by ORS 454.010 (Definitions for ORS 454.010 to 454.040) to 454.050 (Rules) are in addition to, and not in lieu of, or derogation of any other powers and authority vested in a municipality or the commission pursuant to law. [1973 c.101 §7]

Source: Section 454.060 — Powers in addition to other municipal or commission powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.326 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.326
433.326 Waiver of requirement of authorization to disclose information
Status: in_force

The purpose of ORS 433.321 (Hearing screening tests for newborns) , 433.323 (Newborn hearing screening test registry and tracking and recall system) and 433.327 (Limitation on liability for good faith disclosure) and section 4, chapter 240, Oregon Laws 2003, is to waive the requirement of authorization to disclose information from, or provide information to, the record of a newborn child in the newborn hearing screening test registry and to waive confidentiality in regard to this information. The waiver allows providers, the Oregon Health Authority and local health departments and their agents, parents or guardians and diagnostic facilities to share information from the newborn hearing screening test registry without violating confidentiality. The newborn hearing screening test registry and the associated tracking and recall system are designed to increase early and appropriate intervention to minimize delays in developing language skills by the children of this state. [2003 c.240 §5; 2009 c.595 §662]

Note: 433.326 (Waiver of requirement of authorization to disclose information) and 433.327 (Limitation on liability for good faith disclosure) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 433.326 — Waiver of requirement of authorization to disclose information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.269 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.269
433.269 Local public health authority to ensure availability of immunizations
Status: in_force

(1) A local public health authority shall ensure that immunizations required under ORS 433.282 (Required immunizations at certain post-secondary educational institutions) and 433.283 (Immunizations against measles for certain students at community colleges) and the rules adopted pursuant to ORS 433.273 (Rules) for attendance at a school, children’s facility or post-secondary educational institution are available through local health care providers or the local public health authority or its contractors:

(a) To the entire population of the area served by the local public health authority in convenient areas and at convenient times.

(b) Regardless of whether a child or student is able to pay for the immunization.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each local public health authority, school and children’s facility shall report annually to the Oregon Health Authority on:

(A) The number of children in the area served by the local public health authority, school or children’s facility; and

(B) The number of children in the area served by the local public health authority, school or children’s facility who are susceptible to restrictable disease as prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority’s rules pursuant to ORS 433.273 (Rules) .

(b) Each school and children’s facility shall report annually to the Oregon Health Authority on the number of children in the area served by the school or children’s facility who are in attendance at the school or children’s facility conditionally because of an incomplete immunization schedule.

(c) Each local public health authority shall make available to each school and children’s facility in the area served by the local public health authority data on the immunization rate, by disease, of children in the area. Upon request, the Oregon Health Authority shall assist local public health authorities in compiling data for purposes of this paragraph.

(d) A child exempted under ORS 433.267 (Immunization of school children) is susceptible to restrictable disease for purposes of this subsection.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For the purpose of providing parents with the information necessary to protect their children’s health, each school and children’s facility shall make available the information reported and received by the school and children’s facility pursuant to subsection (2) of this section:

(A) At the main office of the school or children’s facility;

(B) On the school’s or school district’s website or on the children’s facility’s website, if available; and

(C) To the parents of the children who attend the school or children’s facility, in the form of a paper document or electronic communication that includes the information in a clear and easy to understand manner.

(b) The information required to be made available under paragraph (a) of this subsection must be made available at the beginning of each school year and not later than one month after the date that children may be excluded as provided by ORS 433.267 (Immunization of school children) .

(4) The administrator of a school or children’s facility shall maintain immunization records of children, including children who are in attendance at the school or children’s facility conditionally because of an incomplete immunization schedule and children who are exempted as described in ORS 433.267 (Immunization of school children) (1)(b) and (c). [1973 c.566 §3; 1981 c.78 §5; 1991 c.255 §6; 2009 c.595 §652; 2015 c.802 §1; 2019 c.456 §35]

Source: Section 433.269 — Local public health authority to ensure availability of immunizations; reports and records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.065 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.065
453.065 Detention of suspected substances
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or a designated representative finds or has probable cause to believe that any hazardous household substance is misbranded, or is a banned hazardous substance, the director or designated representative shall affix to such article a tag or other appropriate marking, giving notice that such article is or is suspected of being misbranded or is a banned hazardous substance, and has been detained or embargoed, and warning all persons not to remove or dispose of such article by sale or otherwise until permission for removal or disposal is given by such agent or the court.

(2) When an article detained or embargoed under subsection (1) of this section has been found to be misbranded or a banned hazardous substance, the director shall petition the circuit court of the county within which the article is detained or embargoed for a label of condemnation of such article. However, if the director or a designated representative finds that an article so detained or embargoed is not misbranded or a banned hazardous substance, the director or designated representative shall remove the tag or other marking.

(3) If the court finds that a detained or embargoed article is misbranded or a banned hazardous substance, after entry of the judgment, the article shall be destroyed at the expense of the owner or claimant thereof, under supervision of the director or a designated representative, and all court costs and fees, and storage and other proper expenses, shall be taxed against the owner or claimant of such article or the owner or claimant agent. However, when the misbranding can be corrected by proper labeling of the article, after entry of the judgment and after such costs, fees, and expenses have been paid and a good and sufficient bond or irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , conditioned that such article shall be so labeled, has been executed, the court may order that such article be delivered to the owner or claimant thereof for such labeling under the supervision of an agent of the director. The expense of such supervision shall be paid by claimant. The article shall be returned to the claimant on the representation to the court by the director that the article is no longer in violation of ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) and 453.990 (Criminal penalties) (2), and that the expenses of such supervision have been paid. [1971 c.409 §8; 1991 c.331 §64; 1997 c.631 §474; 2003 c.576 §458; 2009 c.595 §882]

Source: Section 453.065 — Detention of suspected substances; petition for label of condemnation; judgment, relabeling or destruction of substances; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.068 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.068
441.068 Hospital policies and procedures for dispensing HIV post-exposure prophylaxis drugs or therapies
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “hospital” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , excluding special inpatient care facilities as defined by the Oregon Health Authority by rule.

(2) A hospital licensed under ORS 441.025 (License issuance) must:

(a) Adopt a policy for the dispensing of human immunodeficiency virus post-exposure prophylaxis drugs or therapies; and

(b) Have procedures in place to ensure that hospital staff dispense to a patient, with a patient’s informed consent, at least a five-day supply of human immunodeficiency virus post-exposure prophylactic drugs or therapies following the patient’s possible exposure to human immunodeficiency virus, unless medically contraindicated.

(3) The hospital policy adopted under this section must in all respects, other than as specified in subsection (2) of this section, conform to guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [2023 c.411 §1]

Note: 441.068 (Hospital policies and procedures for dispensing HIV post-exposure prophylaxis drugs or therapies) 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 441.068 — Hospital policies and procedures for dispensing HIV post-exposure prophylaxis drugs or therapies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.312 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.312
453.312 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) The public’s health and safety may be endangered by a lack of knowledge about hazardous substances located within this state.

(2) Information on the use of hazardous substances in this state should be made readily available to members of the public, allowing them to take measures to protect themselves against dangers posed to health and safety.

(3) Emergency service personnel must know what types and amounts of hazardous substances are present within this state and where they are located in order to properly protect human life and property.

(4) A need exists to coordinate and make available to emergency service personnel information about the nature and amount of hazardous substances in Oregon.

(5) Access by emergency service personnel to information about hazardous substances assures better protection of homes and recreational facilities, increases safety in the place of employment, improves livability and allows more control over emergency situations. [1985 c.726 §3]

Source: Section 453.312 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.175 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.175
431.175 Warrant procedure
Status: in_force

If necessary, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or a designee thereof, the State Fire Marshal or a designee thereof or an officer of a law enforcement agency may appear before any magistrate empowered to issue warrants in criminal cases, and require such magistrate to issue a warrant, directing it to any sheriff or deputy or any constable or police officer, to enter the described property or to remove any person or obstacle, or to defend any threatened violence to the director or a designee thereof, the State Fire Marshal or a designee thereof or an officer, upon entering private property, or to assist the director in any way. [Formerly 433.025; 1991 c.67 §112; 2009 c.595 §540]

Source: Section 431.175 — Warrant procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.105 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.105
431A.105 Emergency Medical Services for Children Program
Status: repealed

[Formerly 431.671]

Source: Section 431A.105 — Emergency Medical Services for Children Program; duties of Oregon Health Authority (repealed) , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.015 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.015
448.015 Applicability of ORS 448.005 to 448.090
Status: in_force

ORS 448.005 (Definitions for ORS 448.005 to 448.090) to 448.090 (Disposition of moneys) shall not apply to those facilities described in ORS 446.435 (Nonapplication of ORS 446.003 to 446.140 and 446.310 to 446.350 to sleeping rooms or temporary camping sites) . [1983 c.781 §6]

Source: Section 448.015 — Applicability of ORS 448.005 to 448.090 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.310 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.310
431A.310 Limitation on liability
Status: in_force

(1) A manufacturer, distributor or seller of a toxic household product that is required to contain an aversive agent under the provisions of ORS 431A.305 (Aversive agent required) is not liable to any person for any personal injury, death or property damage that results from the inclusion of the aversive agent in the toxic household product.

(2) The limitation on liability provided by this section is only applicable if the aversive agent is included in the toxic household product in concentrations approved by the Poison Prevention Task Force.

(3) The limitation on liability provided by this section does not apply if the personal injury, death or property damage results from willful and wanton misconduct by the manufacturer, distributor or seller of the toxic household product. [Formerly 431.887]

Source: Section 431A.310 — Limitation on liability; application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.295 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.295
454.295 Commission review
Status: in_force

(1) After receiving a certified copy of a resolution or ordinance adopted under ORS 454.285 (Resolution or ordinance) , the Environmental Quality Commission shall review and investigate conditions in the affected area. If substantial evidence reveals the existence of a threat to drinking water, the commission shall set a time and place for a hearing on the resolution or ordinance. The hearing shall be held within or near the affected area. The hearing shall be held not less than 50 days after the commission completes its investigation.

(2) The commission shall give notice of the time and place of the hearing on the resolution or ordinance by publishing the notice of adoption of the resolution or ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation within the affected area once each week for two successive weeks beginning not less than four weeks before the date of the hearing and by such other means as the commission deems appropriate in order to give actual notice of the hearing. [1981 c.358 §5]

Source: Section 454.295 — Commission review; hearing; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.070 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.070
450.070 Meetings of board
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall hold such meetings either in the day or evening, as may be convenient, but must hold one regular monthly meeting at a stated time and public place, at which, so far as practicable, district business shall be conducted.

(2) In case of the absence or inability of the president or secretary to act, the board may, by order entered in its minutes, choose a president pro tempore, or secretary pro tempore, or both.

(3) Special meetings may be called by the president or two members of the board by giving notice of time and place of the meeting six hours in advance.

Source: Section 450.070 — Meetings of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.250 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.250
432.250 Access to adoption records
Status: in_force

The documents forwarded to the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics or sealed under ORS 432.245 (Replacing records of live birth) may be opened by the state registrar only upon receiving an order from a court of competent jurisdiction or when requested by an agency operating a voluntary adoption registry established under ORS 109.450 (Child placement agency to maintain registry) for the purpose of facilitating the identification of persons registering under the provisions of ORS 109.425 (Definitions for ORS 109.425 to 109.507) to 109.507 (Access to Department of Human Services records required) . [Formerly 432.420; 2015 c.200 §17]

Source: Section 432.250 — Access to adoption records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.446 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.446
433.446 Authority of Governor during state of public health emergency
Status: in_force

The Governor may seek assistance under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact during a state of public health emergency to obtain additional resources for providing services directly related to mitigation of the crisis. [2003 c.555 §4; 2007 c.445 §25]

Source: Section 433.446 — Authority of Governor during state of public health emergency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.701 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.701
446.701 Issuance of temporary manufactured structure dealer license
Status: in_force

(1) If a licensed manufactured structure dealer dies or becomes incapacitated, the Department of Consumer and Business Services may issue a temporary manufactured structure dealer license to the executor, administrator or personal representative of the estate of the dealer or to an agent of the dealer approved by the department. A temporary license issued under this subsection expires after six months, but the department may extend the license for good cause. The department may not extend a temporary license if the license has been suspended or the licensee placed on probation by the department.

(2) A person issued a temporary manufactured structure dealer license must deliver to the department a bond or letter of credit that meets the requirements under ORS 446.726 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) . A bond or letter of credit covering a license term of less than one year must be for the sum otherwise required for each year a license is valid and must be renewed if the term is extended. The temporary manufactured structure dealer is responsible for ensuring that, during the term of the temporary license, the dealership and its employees comply with ORS 446.661 (Definitions for ORS 446.661 to 446.756) to 446.756 (Violation of consigned manufactured structure transfer) and rules adopted thereunder. This subsection does not relieve a manufactured structure dealer licensed under ORS 446.691 (Issuance of dealer license) or 446.696 (Renewal of dealer license) from liability for a violation arising out of actions or omissions by the dealer.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 446.731 (Status of licensed dealer) :

(a) Issuance of a temporary manufactured structure dealer license does not, by itself, affect the rights or interests of any creditors of the dealer in dealership assets or inventory.

(b) Issuance or expiration of a temporary license is not a transfer of interest for purposes of ORS 446.736 (Transfer of interest by dealer) .

(4) A person obtaining a temporary manufactured structure dealer license must pay the applicable fee specified in ORS 446.721 (License fees) for issuance of a temporary manufactured structure dealer license. [2003 c.655 §29a]

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

Source: Section 446.701 — Issuance of temporary manufactured structure dealer license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.400 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.400
446.400 Procedures for licensing
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Consumer and Business Services, subject to approval of the Residential and Manufactured Structures Board, shall issue licenses as provided by department rules adopted under ORS 455.117 (Adoption of rules governing licensing, certification or registration) to individuals to install manufactured dwellings and cabanas. The board may adopt classifications of installers including, but not limited to, temporary installer, limited installer and installer.

(2) In determining the appropriate initial license and renewal fees for installers, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, with the approval of the board, shall ensure that the annual income to the department from license and renewal fees established under this section does not exceed one-third of the estimated total cost of administering and enforcing ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) and 446.395 (License required) to 446.420 (License required to maintain action) .

(3) Fees collected by the department pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Consumer and Business Services Fund established by ORS 705.145 (Consumer and Business Services Fund) and are continuously appropriated to the department for use as provided in ORS 446.423 (Use of moneys) . [1989 c.683 §4; 1991 c.67 §120; 1991 c.226 §13; 1993 c.744 §60; 1995 c.251 §9; 2001 c.710 §6; 2005 c.758 §9; 2009 c.567 §32]

Source: Section 446.400 — Procedures for licensing; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.734 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.734
453.734 Prohibition on use of tanning devices by persons under 18 years of age
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, an entity doing business in this state as a tanning facility may not allow a person who is under 18 years of age to use a tanning device that is owned or operated by the entity.

(b) An entity may allow a person who is under 18 years of age to use a tanning device that is owned or operated by the entity if:

(A) The person or the parent or legal guardian of the person provides the entity with documentation that a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 has recommended that the person use a tanning device for a medical purpose; and

(B) The entity only allows the person to use a tanning device according to the terms of the physician’s recommendation.

(2) An entity doing business in this state as a tanning facility shall post in conspicuous view notice of the prohibition described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section. [2013 c.137 §2]

(Preemption; Intergovernmental Cooperation)

Source: Section 453.734 — Prohibition on use of tanning devices by persons under 18 years of age; exceptions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.432 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.432
443.432 Acuity-based staffing tool
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall develop or obtain, maintain and use, in collaboration with residential care facilities, an objective, technology-based, acuity-based staffing tool. The department may use the tool to:

(a) Evaluate whether a residential care facility has qualified awake caregivers sufficient in number to meet the 24-hour scheduled and unscheduled needs of each resident; and

(b) Assess the number of direct care staff hours required by a particular residential care facility to meet each resident’s scheduled and unscheduled needs.

(2) The acuity-based staffing tool shall be made available to residential care facilities to:

(a) Enable the residential care facilities to assess their staffing needs and determine whether they have a sufficient number of qualified awake caregivers to meet the 24-hour scheduled and unscheduled needs of each resident;

(b) Communicate the required staffing needs and each residential care facility’s staffing plan to residents, their family members and other persons; and

(c) Demonstrate to the department that the residential care facility’s staffing plan meets the 24-hour scheduled and unscheduled needs of each resident.

(3) The department is not required to use the tool described in this section in every circumstance in which residential care facility staffing is evaluated, but the department must use the tool in collaboration with the facility if the department is considering imposing a staffing requirement on a facility as part of a licensing condition and the department and the facility are not in agreement about whether staffing meets the residents’ scheduled and unscheduled needs or the staffing standards proposed by the department. [2017 c.679 §24]

Source: Section 443.432 — Acuity-based staffing tool , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.510 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.510
451.510 Collection of service charges
Status: in_force

(1) The district may contract with any city or water or other district serving water in the district to collect service or user charges with the water bills, and the serving agency may cut off water for nonpayment of such service or user charges. The district may pay the water-serving agency a reasonable charge for such collection services.

(2) Assessments of less than $25 and service or user charges may also be collected and enforced as provided in ORS 454.225 (Rates and charges) . [1955 c.685 §11; 1969 c.646 §11; 1973 c.785 §17; 1983 c.740 §175]

Source: Section 451.510 — Collection of service charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.850 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.850
431A.850 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) to 431A.900 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.855 to 431A.900) :

(1) “Dental director” means a dentist, as defined in ORS 679.010 (Definitions) , employed by a coordinated care organization, dental clinic or office, or a system of dental clinics or offices, for the purpose of overseeing the operations of the dental clinic or office, or the system of dental clinics or offices, and ensuring the delivery of quality dental care within the clinic, office or system.

(2) “Dispense” and “dispensing” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(3) “Drug outlet” has the meaning given that term in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(4) “Health professional regulatory board” means a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) , the Long Term Care Administrators Board, the Board of Licensed Dietitians and the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board.

(5) “Medical director” means a physician employed by a coordinated care organization, hospital, health care clinic or system of hospitals or health care clinics for the purposes of overseeing the operations of the coordinated care organization, hospital, clinic or system and ensuring the delivery of quality health care within the coordinated care organization, hospital, clinic or system.

(6) “Pharmacist” means:

(a) A pharmacist as defined in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) ; or

(b) An individual licensed to practice pharmacy in another state, if the requirements for licensure are similar, as determined by the Oregon Health Authority, to the requirements for being licensed as a pharmacist as defined in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(7) “Pharmacy director” means a pharmacist employed by a coordinated care organization, pharmacy or system of pharmacies for the purposes of overseeing the operations of the coordinated care organization, pharmacy or system and ensuring the delivery of quality pharmaceutical care within the coordinated care organization, pharmacy or system.

(8) “Practitioner” means:

(a) A practitioner as defined in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) ; or

(b) An individual licensed to practice a profession in another state, if the requirements for licensure are similar, as determined by the authority, to the requirements for being licensed as a practitioner as defined in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(9) “Prescription” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(10) “Prescription drug” has the meaning given that term in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) . [Formerly 431.960; 2017 c.101 §11; 2017 c.683 §11; 2018 c.61 §14; 2019 c.53 §1; 2019 c.583 §15]

Note: The amendments to 431A.850 (Definitions) by section 3, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025, and apply to drugs dispensed on or after January 1, 2025. See section 9, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, as amended by section 9a, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, and see section 10, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

431A.850 (Definitions) . As used in ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) to 431A.900 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.855 to 431A.900) :

(1) “Dental director” means a dentist, as defined in ORS 679.010 (Definitions) , employed by a coordinated care organization, dental clinic or office, or a system of dental clinics or offices, for the purpose of overseeing the operations of the dental clinic or office, or the system of dental clinics or offices, and ensuring the delivery of quality dental care within the clinic, office or system.

(2) “Dispense” and “dispensing” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(3) “Drug outlet” has the meaning given that term in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(4) “Health professional regulatory board” means a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) , the Long Term Care Administrators Board, the Board of Licensed Dietitians and the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board.

(5) “Medical director” means a physician employed by a coordinated care organization, hospital, health care clinic or system of hospitals or health care clinics for the purposes of overseeing the operations of the coordinated care organization, hospital, clinic or system and ensuring the delivery of quality health care within the coordinated care organization, hospital, clinic or system.

(6) “Patient” means:

(a) The individual to whom the prescription drug is prescribed; or

(b) If the prescription drug is prescribed by a veterinarian for an animal, the individual to whom the prescription drug is dispensed on behalf of the animal.

(7) “Pharmacist” means:

(a) A pharmacist as defined in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) ; or

(b) An individual licensed to practice pharmacy in another state, if the requirements for licensure are similar, as determined by the Oregon Health Authority, to the requirements for being licensed as a pharmacist as defined in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(8) “Pharmacy director” means a pharmacist employed by a coordinated care organization, pharmacy or system of pharmacies for the purposes of overseeing the operations of the coordinated care organization, pharmacy or system and ensuring the delivery of quality pharmaceutical care within the coordinated care organization, pharmacy or system.

(9) “Practitioner” means:

(a) A practitioner as defined in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) ; or

(b) An individual licensed to practice a profession in another state, if the requirements for licensure are similar, as determined by the authority, to the requirements for being licensed as a practitioner as defined in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(10) “Prescription” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(11) “Prescription drug” has the meaning given that term in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) .

(12) “Veterinarian” means a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under ORS chapter 686.

Source: Section 431A.850 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.051 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.051
448.051 Inspection of facilities
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall inspect all public swimming pools, public spa pools, public wading pools and bathhouses to determine the sanitary conditions of such places and whether ORS 448.005 (Definitions for ORS 448.005 to 448.090) to 448.090 (Disposition of moneys) and the rules of the Oregon Health Authority pertaining to public swimming pools, public spa pools, public wading pools and bathhouses are being violated.

(2) If the director determines that a public swimming pool, public spa pool, public wading pool or bathhouse is being constructed, operated or maintained in violation of the rules of the authority or is found to be insanitary, unclean or dangerous to public health or safety, the director may suspend, revoke or deny the permit or plan approval issued under ORS 448.030 (Plan approval application) or license issued under ORS 448.035 (Annual license required to operate) in accordance with ORS chapter 183. [1961 c.566 §10; (enacted in lieu of 448.050); 1973 c.215 §7; 1979 c.453 §6; 1999 c.929 §6; 2009 c.595 §834; 2019 c.456 §120]

Source: Section 448.051 — Inspection of facilities; suspension or revocation of permit, plan approval or license; hearings on suspension or revocation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.896 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.896
431A.896 Prescription Monitoring Program Prescribing Practices Review Subcommittee
Status: in_force

(1) The Prescription Monitoring Program Prescribing Practices Review Subcommittee is established as a subcommittee of the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission created under ORS 431A.890 (Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission) , for the purpose of advising the Oregon Health Authority and the commission on interpreting prescription information, understanding the clinical aspects of prescribing practices and evaluating prescribing practices.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority shall appoint the number of members to the subcommittee that the authority determines is necessary to fulfill the functions of the subcommittee.

(b) Members of the subcommittee must be practitioners who:

(A) Hold a valid license issued in this state or a valid emeritus license issued in this state;

(B) Are registered with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe drugs classified in schedules II through IV; and

(C) Have at least five years of experience prescribing drugs classified in schedules II through IV.

(c) To the extent feasible, the authority shall appoint one member to the subcommittee for each type of practitioner in this state that prescribes drugs classified in schedules II through IV. [2017 c.683 §20]

Note: The amendments to 431A.896 (Prescription Monitoring Program Prescribing Practices Review Subcommittee) by section 8, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025, and apply to members appointed on or after January 1, 2025. See section 9, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, as amended by section 9a, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, and see section 10, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

431A.896 (Prescription Monitoring Program Prescribing Practices Review Subcommittee) . (1) The Prescription Monitoring Program Prescribing Practices Review Subcommittee is established as a subcommittee of the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission created under ORS 431A.890 (Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission) , for the purpose of advising the Oregon Health Authority and the commission on interpreting prescription information, understanding the clinical aspects of prescribing practices and evaluating prescribing practices.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority shall appoint the number of members to the subcommittee that the authority determines is necessary to fulfill the functions of the subcommittee.

(b) Members of the subcommittee must be practitioners who:

(A) Hold a valid license issued in this state or a valid emeritus license issued in this state;

(B) Are registered with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration to prescribe drugs classified in schedules II through V; and

(C) Have at least five years of experience prescribing drugs classified in schedules II through V.

(c) To the extent feasible, the authority shall appoint one member to the subcommittee for each type of practitioner in this state that prescribes drugs classified in schedules II through V.

Source: Section 431A.896 — Prescription Monitoring Program Prescribing Practices Review Subcommittee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.120 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.120
444.120 Hearing
Status: in_force

(1) Upon filing a report under ORS 444.110 (Complaint) , the judge exercising jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) or 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) shall:

(a) Fix a day for a hearing upon the complaint.

(b) Cause the person or institution having legal custody of the child to be served with a notice of the hearing.

(c) Notify the district attorney, who shall appear and conduct the proceedings.

(2) At the hearing of the complaint, evidence may be introduced. If the judge finds that the child has a deformity or malady which can probably be remedied by surgical or medical treatment and hospital care, and that the person or institution legally chargeable with the support of the child is unable to pay the expenses thereof, the judge, with the consent of the person or institution having the legal charge of the child, may enter an order directing that the child shall be taken or sent to the Oregon Health and Science University for free surgical and medical treatment and hospital care. The child shall also be provided with proper and sufficient clothing. [Amended by 1967 c.534 §25; 1993 c.33 §352; 2007 c.70 §255]

Source: Section 444.120 — Hearing; notice; evidence; order directing free treatment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.135 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.135
453.135 Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings
Status: in_force

Before any violation of ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) and 453.990 (Criminal penalties) (2) is reported to any district attorney or police official for the institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to present the person’s views before the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or the designated agent of the director, either orally or in writing, in person, or by attorney, with regard to such contemplated proceeding. [1971 c.409 §9; 2009 c.595 §889]

Source: Section 453.135 — Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.760 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.760
442.760 Status to contest order
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 183.310 (Definitions for chapter) (7) and 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) , only a party to a cooperative program agreement or the Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall be entitled to a contested case hearing or judicial review of an order issued pursuant to ORS 442.700 (Definitions for ORS 442.700 to 442.760) to 442.760 (Status to contest order) and 646.740 (Permitted activities) . [1993 c.769 §13; 2003 c.75 §92; 2009 c.595 §766]

Source: Section 442.760 — Status to contest order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.743 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.743
443.743 Training in dementia care
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “caregiver” means an individual who is responsible for providing care and services to residents of an adult foster home, including but not limited to a caregiver and a substitute caregiver.

(2) In addition to any other training required by law, all caregivers in an adult foster home licensed to serve older adults and persons with physical disabilities by the Department of Human Services shall, prior to providing direct care to residents of the adult foster home, complete training in dementia care that includes:

(a) Education on the dementia disease process, including the progression of the disease, memory loss, psychiatric and behavioral symptoms;

(b) Techniques for understanding and managing behavioral symptoms, including but not limited to reducing the use of antipsychotic medications for nonstandard uses;

(c) Strategies for addressing the social needs of persons with dementia and providing them with meaningful activities; and

(d) Information on addressing specific aspects of dementia care and ensuring the safety of residents with dementia, including but not limited to how to:

(A) Address pain;

(B) Provide food and fluids;

(C) Prevent wandering and elopement; and

(D) Use a person-centered approach.

(3) All training related to dementia care provided to caregivers in an adult foster home licensed by the department must reflect current standards for dementia care and be informed by the best evidence in the care and treatment of persons with dementia. [2017 c.679 §30]

Note: 443.743 (Training in dementia care) 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 443.743 — Training in dementia care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.419 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.419
433.419 Notice to employer and worker of exposure
Status: in_force

When a local health department or the Oregon Health Authority learns of a case or suspected case of an infectious disease which may have exposed a worker to risk of infection, the local health department or the authority shall make every reasonable effort to notify the worker and employer of the exposure as soon as medically appropriate given the urgency of the disease or suspected disease. Notification shall include recommendations to the worker and employer that are medically appropriate. [1989 c.949 §4; 2009 c.595 §672]

Note: See note under 433.407 (Definitions for ORS 433.407 to 433.423) .

Source: Section 433.419 — Notice to employer and worker of exposure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.820 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.820
441.820 Procedure for termination of physician’s privilege to practice medicine at health care facility
Status: in_force

(1) When a health care facility restricts or terminates the privileges of a physician to practice medicine at that facility, it shall promptly report, in writing, to the Oregon Medical Board all the facts and circumstances that resulted in the restriction or termination.

(2) A health care facility which reports or provides information to the Oregon Medical Board under this section and which provides information in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1977 c.448 §7]

Source: Section 441.820 — Procedure for termination of physician’s privilege to practice medicine at health care facility; immunity from damage action for good faith report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.375 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.375
440.375 Authority to issue bonds
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of carrying into effect the powers granted by ORS 440.315 (Definitions for ORS 440.315 to 440.410) to 440.410 (Annual audit) , a health district, when authorized at any properly called election held for that purpose, may borrow money and sell and dispose of general obligation bonds.

(2) If prior to April 1, 1983, a health district had outstanding indebtedness incurred pursuant to ORS 440.360 (Powers of health districts) (1)(k) (1997 Edition), a health district may issue general obligation bonds pursuant to this section in an amount not to exceed the unpaid principal of and interest on such indebtedness plus costs incidental to the bonds to be sold.

(3) The general obligation bonds outstanding at one time shall never exceed in the aggregate two and one-half percent of the real market value of all taxable property within the district, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) .

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (3) of this section, if the district has within its limits a population of 300 or over, it shall be permitted to have bonds outstanding in an amount which shall not exceed in the aggregate 10 percent of the real market value.

(5) The bonds shall be issued from time to time by the district board in behalf of the health district as authorized by its electors. [Formerly 441.335; 1983 c.191 §1; 1991 c.459 §399; 1997 c.857 §2; 1999 c.630 §4]

Source: Section 440.375 — Authority to issue bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.800 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.800
431A.800 Hospital-based violence intervention grant program
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a program to provide grants for planning, provider training and certification and general capacity to hospitals and community-based organizations to develop hospital-based violence intervention programs in communities of need other than in Multnomah County to reduce and interrupt the chronic cycle of community violence.

(2) The authority shall require a hospital or organization receiving a grant under this section to demonstrate:

(a) A commitment to national best practices and standards of care; and

(b) An understanding of the hospital-based violence intervention model, the role of trusted community messengers and a plan to certify violence prevention professionals.

(3) The authority may adopt rules to implement this section. [2022 c.30 §3]

Source: Section 431A.800 — Hospital-based violence intervention grant program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.820 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.820
450.820 Authority may maintain garbage collection system and engage in insect control activities
Status: in_force

In addition to other powers granted to it under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) , the authority may:

(1) Maintain and operate disposal sites and garbage collection systems in compliance with the requirements of ORS 459.005 (Definitions for ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665) to 459.437 (Requirements for sale or promotion of mercuric oxide batteries) , 459.992 (Criminal penalties) (1) and (2) and 466.995 (Criminal penalties) (1).

(2) Engage in mosquito and other insect control activities. [1955 c.614 §27; 1967 c.428 §15; 1969 c.593 §40; 1971 c.648 §27]

Source: Section 450.820 — Authority may maintain garbage collection system and engage in insect control activities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.445 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.445
432.445 Issuance of additional record of live birth
Status: in_force

(1) The State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics shall issue upon request and upon payment of a fee in an amount set by the state registrar a record of live birth representing that the birth of the person named on the record of live birth is recorded in the office of the state registrar. The record of live birth issued under this section shall be in a form consistent with the need to protect the integrity of vital records but shall be suitable for display. It may bear the seal of the state and may be signed by the Governor.

(2) Of the funds received under subsection (1) of this section, the amount needed to reimburse the state registrar for expenses incurred in administering this section shall be credited to the Public Health Account. The remainder shall be credited to the subaccount created pursuant to section 36 (2), chapter 1084, Oregon Laws 1999, or a successor subaccount, account or fund.

(3) In setting the fee amount under subsection (1) of this section, the state registrar shall give substantial consideration to the amount suggested by the holder of the subaccount created pursuant to section 36 (2), chapter 1084, Oregon Laws 1999, or a successor subaccount, account or fund. [Formerly 432.090]

Source: Section 432.445 — Issuance of additional record of live birth; fee; form; distribution of funds received , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.685 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.685
453.685 Entry on property for inspection purposes
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority may enter at any reasonable time upon any private or public property, with the permission of the owner or custodian, to determine whether there is compliance with ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) and rules lawfully issued pursuant thereto. When such permission is not obtained or given, if the director has grounds to believe that a violation of ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) or rules lawfully issued pursuant thereto exists, the director may apply to the proper judicial officer for a warrant to enter upon the property for purposes of inspection, search or seizure consonant with the scope of ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) ; except that in a case where the director has grounds to believe that a violation of ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) or rules pursuant thereto exists which presents a clear and present danger to the health, safety or security of the state or its citizens, the director may make such entry of property as is reasonable to abate the danger involved and for that purpose.

(2) Upon application to the proper judicial officer for a warrant to enter property under this section, the judicial officer shall forthwith summarily determine whether or not grounds to issue such warrant exists, and if the judicial officer finds such exists, the judicial officer shall immediately issue a warrant authorizing entry by the director upon the described property for the purposes of ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) . The director shall not be liable for injury or damage resulting from the action taken or authorized in good faith and without malice under the apparent authority of this section, even though such action is later judicially determined to be unlawful. [1961 c.664 §8; 1973 c.90 §3; 2009 c.595 §904]

Source: Section 453.685 — Entry on property for inspection purposes; issuance of warrant; liability for entry , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.309 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.309
441.309 Trustee as public employee
Status: in_force

(1) In any action or special proceeding brought against a trustee in the trustee’s official capacity for acts committed while carrying out the powers granted and duties imposed by 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 trustee shall be considered a public employee.

(2) A trustee may be held liable in a personal capacity only for the trustee’s own gross negligence, intentional acts or breach of fiduciary duty. [1981 c.868 §9]

Source: Section 441.309 — Trustee as public employee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.988 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.988
450.988 Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue
Status: in_force

For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [2001 c.138 §32]

Source: Section 450.988 — Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.180 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.180
444.180 Appointment of attendant to accompany child
Status: in_force

The judge exercising jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) or 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) may, in the discretion of the judge, appoint some person to accompany the child from the place where the child is to the Oregon Health and Science University, or from the Oregon Health and Science University to such place as is designated by the judge with the consent of the person having legal custody of the child. [Amended by 1967 c.534 §28; 1975 c.693 §14; 1993 c.33 §355]

Source: Section 444.180 — Appointment of attendant to accompany child , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.140 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.140
444.140 Rejection of patients referred
Status: in_force

If the physician or surgeon of the clinic to which the child has been assigned for treatment declines to treat the child, the physician or surgeon shall make a report, in duplicate, of the examination of the child and state therein the reasons for declining treatment. The duplicate copy of the report shall be preserved in the records of the Oregon Health and Science University; the original shall be transmitted to the clerk of the court of the county where the order committing the child was entered.

Source: Section 444.140 — Rejection of patients referred , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.152 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.152
447.152 Plumbing products rules
Status: in_force

In compliance with ORS chapter 183, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, with the approval of the State Plumbing Board, shall adopt rules, including but not limited to:

(1) Governing minimum safety standards for design and construction of plumbing products to be sold or disposed of in this state.

(2) Establishing procedures for certification of plumbing products.

(3) Establishing criteria for approval of plumbing product testing laboratories and listing agencies, including but not limited to:

(a) Independence from manufacturers, vendors and when applicable, testing laboratories;

(b) Ethical testing and business standards;

(c) Test quality control;

(d) Continuity of monitoring continuing product safety;

(e) Certification and listing procedures; and

(f) Record keeping.

(4) Providing for certified or listed product identification.

(5) Establishing criteria for approval of a plumbing product by a special deputy similar to those rules established for testing laboratories.

(6) Governing the internal organization and procedure for administering and enforcing ORS 447.152 (Plumbing products rules) , 447.154 (Plumbing product exemption) and 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) (1) and (2). [1993 c.396 §3]

Source: Section 447.152 — Plumbing products rules; standards; certification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.665 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.665
450.665 Formation of authorities under special districts law
Status: in_force

A water authority may be formed as provided in ORS 198.800 (Formation petition) to 198.825 (Election of first members of board when no formation election required) except that:

(1) A petition for formation shall be signed by not less than 100 electors registered in the territory subject to the petition and shall state the number of members to be on the board of directors of the proposed authority.

(2) In its order creating the water authority, the county board shall prescribe the method of election of the board of the proposed authority from among the methods described in ORS 450.655 (Methods of election of authority directors) . If the county board determines that the directors of the water authority shall be elected from zones, the county board shall establish and describe the zones, using streets and other generally recognizable features. [1987 c.863 §3; 1993 c.577 §25]

Source: Section 450.665 — Formation of authorities under special districts law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.695 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.695
450.695 Acquisition of water rights
Status: in_force

(1) A water authority may acquire water rights from any local government as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) . Upon request by the authority if the water right acquired was for municipal use, the Water Resources Commission shall issue a new water right certificate to the water authority preserving the previously established priority of water rights.

(2) In accordance with ORS 540.520 (Application for change of use, place of use or point of diversion) and 540.530 (Order authorizing change of use, place of use or point of diversion) , a water authority may change the points of diversion of water or move the water intake sources as specified in the water right permits or certificates of those local governments as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) that were merged into the authority. [1989 c.707 §1; 1993 c.577 §30; 2003 c.802 §119]

Note: 450.695 (Acquisition of water rights) and 450.700 (Acquisition of water rights) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 450 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 450.695 — Acquisition of water rights; effect on priority of rights , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.118 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.118
441.118 Training required for entities that contract with care facilities to provide services or supports to residents
Status: in_force

(1) An entity that contracts with a care facility to provide services or supports directly to residents of the care facility shall provide to the entity’s staff persons who provide the services or supports training meeting the requirements in ORS 441.116 (Training required) (1) and (2). The entity shall provide the training within 12 months of entering into the contract with the care facility and every two years thereafter. The entity shall provide the training to a newly hired staff person no later than 12 months after hiring.

(2) An individual who contracts with a care facility to provide services or supports directly to residents of the care facility shall complete a training that meets the requirements of ORS 441.116 (Training required) (1) and (2) no later than 12 months after entering into a contract with the facility and every two years thereafter.

(3) Training provided subsequent to the initial training of an individual or of a staff person employed by the entity must include, at a minimum, refresher courses on the topics described in ORS 441.116 (Training required) (2)(b) and (d).

(4) The contracting individual or entity shall bear the cost of the training required by this section. [2023 c.567 §7]

Source: Section 441.118 — Training required for entities that contract with care facilities to provide services or supports to residents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.250 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.250
448.250 Remedy when system a health hazard
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a water system or part thereof presents or threatens to present a public health hazard requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety and welfare, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority may request the district attorney of the county wherein the system is located to institute an action. The action may be commenced without the necessity of prior administrative procedures or hearing and entry of an order or at any time during such administrative proceedings, if such proceedings have been commenced. The action may petition for a mandatory injunction compelling the water supplier to cease and desist operation or to make such improvements and corrections as are necessary to remove the public health hazard or threat thereof.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the water supplier refuses to comply with the order of the court, in addition to other remedies, the court may appoint a special master to operate the water system. Costs of operation and improvement during operation by the special master are to be charged to the water supplier and may be collected by impounding revenue due to the water supplier from customers of the supplier; or, if those funds are insufficient, from other revenues due to the water supplier.

(b) The court may require sale of a water system under a special master to a responsible party if the water supplier refuses to comply with the standards and requirements of the Oregon Health Authority.

(3) Cases filed under provisions of this section or any appeal therefrom shall be given preference on the docket over all other civil cases except those given an equal preference by statute.

(4) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent the maintenance of actions for legal or equitable remedies relating to private or public nuisance or for recovery of damages brought by private persons or by the state on relation of any person. [Formerly 449.247; 1975 c.254 §10; 1979 c.284 §145; 1981 c.749 §15; 2009 c.595 §852]

Source: Section 448.250 — Remedy when system a health hazard; special master; sale of system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.607 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.607
454.607 Policy
Status: in_force

It is the public policy of the State of Oregon to encourage:

(1) Improvements to, maintenance of and innovative technology for subsurface and alternative sewage disposal systems and nonwater-carried sewage disposal facilities consistent with the protection of the public health and safety and the quality of the waters of this state; and

(2) The appropriate reuse of gray water for beneficial uses. [1999 c.551 §2; 2009 c.248 §2]

Source: Section 454.607 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.290 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.290
454.290 Study
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body shall order a study and the preparation of preliminary plans and specifications for the treatment works.

(2) The study shall include:

(a) Engineering plans demonstrating the feasibility of the treatment works and conformance of the plan with regional treatment works plans.

(b) Possible methods for financing the treatment works.

(c) The effect of the treatment works on property in the affected area. [1981 c.358 §4]

Source: Section 454.290 — Study; preliminary plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.864 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.864
443.864 Suspension, revocation or denial of license
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the license of a hospice program for failure to comply with ORS 443.860 (License required) or with rules adopted pursuant to ORS 443.860 (License required) . [2009 c.793 §3; 2011 c.720 §203]

Source: Section 443.864 — Suspension, revocation or denial of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.157 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.157
452.157 Collection of levy under ORS 452.153
Status: in_force

(1) Taxes levied under ORS 452.153 (Budget) shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as county taxes are collected and, when collected, shall be paid to the county treasurer and deposited, at the discretion of the board, either with the county treasurer of the county in accordance with subsection (3) of this section or in one or more banks or savings and loan associations designated by the board. Funds deposited in a bank or savings and loan association shall be withdrawn or paid out only upon proper order and warrant or check signed by the treasurer of the board and countersigned by the president of the board.

(2) Taxes levied under ORS 452.153 (Budget) shall be a lien upon the property against which they are levied and shall be of the same force and effect as other liens for taxes. Their collection shall be enforced by the same means as provided for the enforcement of liens for county property taxes.

(3) District funds deposited with the county treasurer shall be deposited in a separate fund to the credit of the district. The county treasurer shall disburse the moneys upon the warrant of the district signed by the president of the board and countersigned by the treasurer of the board.

(4) The board may by resolution designate a treasurer pro tempore or a president pro tempore who may sign warrants or checks on behalf of the treasurer of the board and president of the board respectively. [1965 c.609 §3; 1981 c.640 §11]

Source: Section 452.157 — Collection of levy under ORS 452.153; deposit; disbursement; levy as lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.678 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.678
441.678 Review of finding that nursing assistant responsible for abuse
Status: in_force

(1) If a nursing assistant found by the Department of Human Services to be responsible for abuse does not respond to the department within 30 days after notice of the opportunity for a contested case hearing, the department shall place the abuse finding in the registry maintained under this section.

(2) If a nursing assistant is found to be responsible for abuse, the nursing assistant is entitled to a contested case hearing under ORS chapter 183. Upon a finding of abuse in a final order, the department shall place the finding in the registry maintained under this section.

(3) The department shall maintain a nursing assistant registry that contains, at a minimum, the information required by 42 C.F.R. 483.156. [1993 c.759 §16; 2001 c.900 §174; 2009 c.72 §2]

Note: See note under 441.637 (Rules) .

Source: Section 441.678 — Review of finding that nursing assistant responsible for abuse; name placed in registry , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).