ORS § 677.125 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.125
677.125 Reciprocal agreements
Status: in_force

The Oregon Medical Board may enter into agreements with medical or osteopathic examining boards of other states and territories of the United States, and the District of Columbia, having qualifications and standards at least as high as those of this state, providing for reciprocal licensing in this state, without further examination, of persons who have been licensed upon written examination in the other state or territory. Approval of these agreements by any other officer or agency of this state is not required. [1967 c.470 §18]

Source: Section 677.125 — Reciprocal agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.099 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.099
677.099 Notice of participation or nonparticipation in Medicare assignment program
Status: in_force

(1) A physician currently a participating physician in the Medicare assignment program under 42 U.S.C. 1395(b)(3)(B) II shall post a notice reading:

(Physician’s name) is participating in the Medicare Assignment Program. The physician will not charge you fees above the Medicare determined annual deductible and the per visit copayment. Ask your physician for more information concerning your fees.

(2) A physician not currently a participating physician in the Medicare assignment program under 42 U.S.C. 1395(b)(3)(B) II shall post a notice reading:

(Physician’s name) is not participating in the Medicare Assignment Program and may legally charge you fees in addition to the Medicare determined annual deductible and per visit copayment. Ask your physician for more information concerning your fees.

(3) The Oregon Medical Board shall establish by rule the dimension and design for the printing and posting of the sign so as to assure that it can be seen and read by Medicare beneficiaries.

(4) If the physician has reasonable cause to believe that the patient cannot read the sign or cannot comprehend its content, the physician shall endeavor to explain the meaning of the notice. [1987 c.379 §§2,3,4,5]

Source: Section 677.099 — Notice of participation or nonparticipation in Medicare assignment program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.072 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.072
680.072 Issuing license
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Dentistry shall, upon the applicant’s satisfactory completion of the educational requirements and written, laboratory and clinical examinations authorized under ORS 680.060 (Examination) and upon receipt of the requisite fees, issue or renew the appropriate dental hygiene license. [1983 c.169 §26]

Source: Section 680.072 — Issuing license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.445 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.445
703.445 Renewal procedure
Status: in_force

(1) An investigator who desires to continue to practice in this state must apply for renewal and pay the renewal fee as prescribed by rule of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training on or before the renewal date of the license. Any person who fails to pay the renewal fee by the renewal date may, within the following 30 days, pay the renewal fee plus a penalty in an amount to be prescribed by board rule, not to exceed twice the amount of the renewal fee. Any person who fails to pay the renewal fee, with accrued penalties, for a period of 30 days after the renewal date forfeits the right to work as an investigator in this state and may be reinstated only upon compliance with the initial application procedures.

(2) Prior to renewing a license, the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may request that the Department of State Police conduct criminal records checks as provided in ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) . Any act that is grounds for denying an initial application for a license is grounds for refusing to renew a license.

(3) An investigator may request the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to place the investigator on inactive status at any time during the licensing period. Upon payment of the inactive license fee as prescribed by rule of the board, the department shall place the investigator on inactive status. An investigator on inactive status may not work as an investigator. [1997 c.870 §9; 1999 c.125 §4; 2001 c.838 §8; 2005 c.613 §17; 2005 c.730 §44; 2007 c.320 §6]

Source: Section 703.445 — Renewal procedure; fee; penalty; rules; inactive status , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.995 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.995
701.995 Civil penalties for violations related to lead-based paint activities
Status: in_force

(1) A person who violates any provision of, or any rule adopted under, ORS 701.505 (Definitions for ORS 701.505 to 701.515) to 701.515 (Licensing system) shall pay to the Construction Contractors Board Lead-Based Paint Activities Fund established under ORS 701.520 (Construction Contractors Board Lead-Based Paint Activities Fund) a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.

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

(3) A civil penalty imposed under this section is in addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty or sanction provided by law.

(4) The board shall report all civil penalties or sanctions imposed under this section to each of the following state agencies:

(a) The Oregon Health Authority;

(b) The Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services; and

(c) The Department of Environmental Quality. [2009 c.757 §10; 2009 c.828 §69]

Note: 701.995 (Civil penalties for violations related to lead-based paint activities) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 701 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 701.995 — Civil penalties for violations related to lead-based paint activities; reporting of penalties and sanctions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.392 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.392
678.392 Nurse intern license
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall issue a nurse internship license to an applicant who:

(a) Is a student who is enrolled in and has successfully completed at least one academic term of a nursing education program that:

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

(B) Includes a clinical component;

(b) Submits documentation from the applicant’s nursing education program that, to the satisfaction of the board, specifies the nursing tasks and functions that the applicant is qualified to perform;

(c) Meets any other requirements established by the board by rule; and

(d) Pays a licensure fee.

(2) The board may adopt by rule the duration for which a nurse internship license is valid and any requirements and fees for license renewal. [2022 c.38 §2]

Source: Section 678.392 — Nurse intern license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.065 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.065
690.065 Examinations
Status: in_force

(1) Examinations shall be given at such times and places as the Board of Cosmetology may determine, but in no instance less often than once every month.

(2) The board shall give each qualified applicant notice of the time and place of the examination.

(3) The board shall determine the subjects, scope and form of and the passing score for examinations and qualifications for retaking failed examinations. [1977 c.886 §7; 1993 c.267 §7; 1999 c.425 §12]

Source: Section 690.065 — Examinations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.320 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.320
674.320 Continuing authority of board
Status: in_force

The lapsing or suspension of a certificate, license or registration by operation of law, by order of the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board, by decision of a court of law or by the voluntary surrender of a certificate, license or registration by an appraiser or appraiser assistant does not deprive the board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of or any action or disciplinary proceedings against the appraiser or appraiser assistant, or to revise or render null and void an order suspending or revoking the certificate, license or registration. [1991 c.5 §15; 2005 c.254 §7]

Source: Section 674.320 — Continuing authority of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.746 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.746
681.746 Licensed certified art therapist
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to engage in the practice of art therapy as a licensed certified art therapist to an applicant who:

(1) Is at least 18 years of age;

(2) Has received at least a master’s degree from a program accepted by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization, and approved by the office;

(3) Submits sufficient proof, as determined by the office, of:

(a) As approved by the office by rule, satisfying the requirements as a board certified art therapist by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization; and

(b) Being in good standing in any other states where the applicant is licensed or certified to practice art therapy; and

(4) Pays a licensure fee. [2017 c.155 §3; 2019 c.456 §45]

Note: See note under 681.740 (Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758) .

Source: Section 681.746 — Licensed certified art therapist; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.172 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.172
680.172 Oral health screening by dental hygienists and dental assistants
Status: in_force

Oral health screenings may be performed by dental hygienists and dental assistants under written training and screening protocols adopted by the Oregon Board of Dentistry. Screening results must be provided to individuals screened or to the parents or guardians of minors needing a dental referral for diagnosis. Screening results are not a diagnosis for purposes of ORS chapter 679 or ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) . [2003 c.310 §5]

Source: Section 680.172 — Oral health screening by dental hygienists and dental assistants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.204 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.204
682.204 License requirement
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not act as an emergency medical services provider unless the person is licensed under this chapter.

(2) A person or governmental unit which operates an ambulance may not authorize a person to act for it as an emergency medical services provider unless the emergency medical services provider is licensed under this chapter.

(3) A person or governmental unit may not operate or allow to be operated in this state any ambulance unless it is operated with at least one emergency medical services provider who is licensed at a level higher than emergency medical responder.

(4) It is a defense to any charge under this section that there was a reasonable basis for believing that the performance of services contrary to this section was necessary to preserve human life, that diligent effort was made to obtain the services of a licensed emergency medical services provider and that the services of a licensed emergency medical services provider were not available or were not available in time as under the circumstances appeared necessary to preserve such human life.

(5) Subsections (1) to (3) of this section are not applicable to any individual, group of individuals, partnership, entity, association or other organization otherwise subject thereto providing a service to the public exclusively by volunteer unpaid workers, nor to any person who acts as an ambulance attendant therefor, provided that in the particular county in which the service is rendered, the county court or board of county commissioners has by order, after public hearing, granted exemption from such subsections to the individual, group, partnership, entity, association or organization. When exemption is granted under this section, any person who attends an individual who is ill or injured or who has a disability in an ambulance may not purport to be an emergency medical services provider. [Formerly 682.135; 2007 c.70 §311; 2011 c.703 §9]

Source: Section 682.204 — License requirement; defense to charge of activity by unlicensed person; exemptions from license requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.819 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.819
688.819 Polysomnographic technologist license
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a polysomnographic technologist license shall:

(a) Submit to the Health Licensing Office written evidence that the applicant:

(A) Is at least 18 years of age;

(B) Has completed an approved four-year high school course of study or the equivalent as determined by the appropriate educational agency; and

(C) Has completed a polysomnography program that is approved by the Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board and that is:

(i) An education program;

(ii) A training program; or

(iii) A program that combines education and training, including a program that combines education and training to qualify the applicant for a credential specified in subsection (4) of this section; and

(b) Pass an examination approved by the board.

(2) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(a)(C) of this section if the applicant provides the office with documentation of military training or experience that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the education or training required by subsection (1)(a)(C) of this section.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For purposes of this subsection, “education” includes a self-study education program approved by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as of March 1, 2013.

(b) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(a)(C) of this section if the applicant is actively credentialed as a registered polysomnographic technologist by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and has:

(A) Passed the registered polysomnographic technologist examination provided by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists after completing a combined education and training program required and approved by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as of March 1, 2013; or

(B) Passed the registered polysomnographic technologist examination provided by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists before the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists required an individual to complete a combined education and training program in order to take the examination, and has since met the education and training requirements established by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as of March 1, 2013.

(4) The office may issue a polysomnographic technologist license by endorsement or reciprocity to:

(a) An applicant who is currently licensed to practice polysomnography under the laws of another state, territory or country if the qualifications of the applicant are considered by the office to be equivalent to those required in this state; or

(b) An applicant holding an active credential approved by the Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board. [2011 c.715 §8; 2012 c.43 §21; 2013 c.82 §2; 2013 c.314 §32; 2013 c.568 §70; 2015 c.78 §1]

Source: Section 688.819 — Polysomnographic technologist license; license by endorsement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.108 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.108
701.108 Failure to comply with prevailing wage rate or other wage and hour standards for energy efficiency and sustainable technology projects
Status: in_force

(1) If a project financed under the energy efficiency and sustainable technology loan program is to be constructed for a commercial structure, the State Department of Energy shall require that the certified contractor pay the employees used for the project at the prevailing wage rate determined by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries for each trade or occupation employed. If a project is not to be constructed for a commercial structure, but the department is uncertain whether prevailing wage requirements apply to the project, the department shall consult with the Bureau of Labor and Industries. As used in this subsection, “commercial structure” means a structure that is not a residential structure.

(2) If the Construction Contractors Board receives a complaint that a contractor certified under ORS 701.119 (Certification to participate in small scale local energy project program) has failed to comply with a wage and hours standard for work on a project financed under the energy efficiency and sustainable technology loan program, the board shall forward the complaint to the Bureau of Labor and Industries. If the bureau determines that the contractor has violated a wage and hours standard for work on a project financed under the loan program, the bureau shall notify the board of the determination. [2009 c.753 §52]

Source: Section 701.108 — Failure to comply with prevailing wage rate or other wage and hour standards for energy efficiency and sustainable technology projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.034 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.034
678.034 Hospitals to notify board of nurses employed to meet temporary staffing shortage
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A hospital, long term care facility or entity described in ORS 678.031 (Application of ORS 678.010 to 678.410) (7)(h) that employs nurses under ORS 678.031 (Application of ORS 678.010 to 678.410) (7)(e), (f) or (h) shall:

(A) Notify the Oregon State Board of Nursing in writing of the number of nurses employed under ORS 678.031 (Application of ORS 678.010 to 678.410) (7)(e), (f) or (h), the times of employment and the nature of the staffing shortage;

(B) Certify that there is no labor dispute affecting nurses at the hospital, long term care facility or entity described in ORS 678.031 (Application of ORS 678.010 to 678.410) (7)(h); and

(C) At the request of the board, provide documentation that the nurses employed under ORS 678.031 (Application of ORS 678.010 to 678.410) (7)(e), (f) or (h) are licensed and in good standing in another state or United States territory.

(b) A hospital, long term care facility or entity described in ORS 678.031 (Application of ORS 678.010 to 678.410) (7)(h) that employs nurses as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection shall provide notice in writing of and certify to the nurses’ exclusive bargaining representative, if any, the information described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) Nurses employed in this state under ORS 678.031 (Application of ORS 678.010 to 678.410) (7)(e), (f) or (h), at the time of employment, shall apply for an Oregon license by indorsement or, if the nurse was previously licensed in this state, for reactivation of the nurse’s Oregon license. [1981 c.369 §1a; 2001 c.465 §3; 2001 c.568 §2; 2022 c.38 §13; 2023 c.276 §2]

Source: Section 678.034 — Hospitals to notify board of nurses employed to meet temporary staffing shortage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.534 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.534
701.534 Home energy performance score contractors
Status: in_force

A home energy performance score contractor endorsement authorizes the holder to operate a business assigning home energy performance scores. [2013 c.383 §6]

Source: Section 701.534 — Home energy performance score contractors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.200 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.200
696.200 Main office
Status: in_force

(1) A licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker shall:

(a) Establish and maintain in this state a place of business designated as the real estate licensee’s main office;

(b) Register the main office with the Real Estate Agency under a registered business name as provided in ORS 696.026 (Registration and renewal of business names) ;

(c) Designate the main office by a sign that contains the name under which the real estate licensee conducts professional real estate activity as provided in ORS 696.026 (Registration and renewal of business names) ; and

(d) Before changing a main office location, notify the agency of the new location on a form approved by the agency.

(2) The change of a business location without notification to the agency as required by subsections (1) and (5) of this section is grounds for revocation of a real estate license.

(3) The place of business of a principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager must be specified in the application for a registered business name or branch office.

(4) A principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager may:

(a) Establish and maintain one or more branch offices as separate business locations under the control and supervision of a licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker; and

(b) Conduct and supervise the professional real estate activity of more than one office, whether a main office or a branch office.

(5) A licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker shall:

(a) Register each branch office with the agency under a registered business name as provided in ORS 696.026 (Registration and renewal of business names) ;

(b) Designate each branch office by a sign that contains the name under which the real estate licensee conducts professional real estate activity as provided in ORS 696.026 (Registration and renewal of business names) ; and

(c) Before changing a branch office location, notify the agency of the new location on a form approved by the agency.

(6) Upon vacating a main office or branch office location, the licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker shall ensure that the sign containing the registered business name is removed from the location.

(7) A licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker may not display any name at a main office or branch office other than the registered business name under which the real estate licensee conducts professional real estate activity. [Amended by 1955 c.322 §14; 1961 c.471 §3; 1965 c.367 §1; 1973 c.416 §7; 1975 c.746 §14; 1977 c.649 §29; 1979 c.823 §1; 1981 c.617 §10; 1989 c.532 §7; 2001 c.300 §16; 2003 c.398 §9; 2005 c.116 §5; 2009 c.224 §4; 2011 c.158 §7; 2017 c.234 §12]

Source: Section 696.200 — Main office; branch offices; change of business location , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.880 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.880
676.880 Exemption
Status: in_force

ORS 676.875 (Requirements for practice of surgical technology in health care facilities) does not apply to a health care facility that allows a licensed health care practitioner to perform the duties of a surgical technologist if the practitioner is acting within the scope of practice of the practitioner’s license. [2015 c.373 §4]

Source: Section 676.880 — Exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.160 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.160
673.160 Registration of business organizations
Status: in_force

(1) Business organizations of certified public accountants or of public accountants shall register with the Oregon Board of Accountancy if the business organization:

(a) Has an office in this state and:

(A) Uses the terms “certified public accountants” or “public accountants” or abbreviations for such terms in this state; or

(B) Performs attestation services or compilation services in this state;

(b) Holds itself out to clients in this state or the public in this state as a business organization engaged in the practice of public accountancy; or

(c) Does not have an office in this state and performs attestation services described in ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) (1)(a), (c) or (e) for a client having an office in this state.

(2) This section does not require a holder of a permit under ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) to register under this section unless the permit holder:

(a) Holds the permit holder out to clients in this state or the public in this state as a business organization composed of more than one licensee except as authorized by ORS 673.320 (Requirements for providing attestation services or compilation services or issuing report) (12); or

(b) Performs attestation services or compilation services in this state.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a business organization of certified public accountants that does not have an office in this state may perform attestation services described in ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) (1)(b) or (d) or compilation services for a client in this state and may use the terms “certified public accountants” or “certified public accounting firm,” abbreviations of those terms or any similar title, designation, words or letters without obtaining a registration issued by the board under this section if the business organization:

(A) Has the qualifications described in subsection (5) of this section; and

(B) Performs the services through a person authorized to practice public accountancy in this state under ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) .

(b) A business organization of certified public accountants that is not a business organization described in subsection (1) of this section or paragraph (a) of this subsection may perform professional services in this state, other than attestation services or compilation services, using the terms “certified public accountants” or “certified public accounting firm” or abbreviations of those terms without registering with the board under this section if the business organization:

(A) Performs the professional services through a person authorized to practice public accountancy in this state under ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) ; and

(B) May lawfully perform the professional services in the state where the principal place of business of the person authorized to practice public accountancy in this state under ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) is located.

(4) Registrations shall be issued and renewed for periods of not more than two years. Applications for registration shall be made in a form prescribed by the board by rule. Applications for renewal shall be made between the dates prescribed by the board by rule.

(5) The following requirements must be satisfied before a registration may be issued or renewed under this section:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a simple majority of the ownership of the business organization, in terms of financial interests and voting rights of all partners, officers, shareholders, members or managers, must belong to holders of permits or holders of certificates who are licensed in any state, and the partners, officers, shareholders, members or managers of the business organization whose principal place of business is in this state and who perform public accountancy services in this state, must be holders of permits under ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) . If a majority of the ownership of the business organization is held by holders of permits who are public accountants holding licenses issued under ORS 673.100 (License as public accountant) , the business organization may not use the name “C.P.A. Firm” or any similar name indicating that a majority of the ownership of the firm holds certificates issued under ORS 673.040 (Eligibility for certificate of certified public accountant) .

(B) A business organization registered under this section that does not meet the ownership requirement specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph may request an extension of time to comply with the ownership requirement in accordance with the process for granting an extension for compliance that the board shall adopt by rule.

(b) In the case of a business organization that includes owners who are not holders of permits under ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) , a holder of a permit in this state shall be responsible for the management and proper registration of the business organization.

(c) In the case of a business organization required to register under subsection (1) of this section, a person who is authorized to practice public accountancy in this state under ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) is responsible for the management and proper registration of the business organization.

(d) All owners of the business organization who are not licensees must be active individual participants in the business organization or affiliated entities.

(e) Any person who is responsible for supervising attestation services or compilation services, and who signs or authorizes someone to sign the accountant’s report on behalf of the business organization in this state, must:

(A) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Hold a permit under ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) ; or

(ii) Be authorized to practice public accountancy in this state under ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) ; and

(B) Meet the competency requirements established in the professional standards adopted by the board under ORS 673.410 (Oregon Board of Accountancy) .

(6) An application for registration or renewal of registration under this section shall:

(a) List all states in which the business organization has applied for or holds permits to practice public accountancy; and

(b) Provide evidence that the requirements of subsection (5) of this section are satisfied.

(7) Each applicant for registration or renewal under this section and each registrant shall notify the board in writing, within the time period specified by the board by rule, of:

(a) The identities of partners, officers, shareholders, members, managers or owners of the business organization who work regularly in this state;

(b) The number or location of offices in this state;

(c) The identity of the persons in charge of the offices in this state;

(d) Any issuance, denial, revocation, lapse or suspension of authority to perform professional or other services in any jurisdiction against a partner, officer, shareholder, member, manager or owner of the applicant or registrant that seeks registration or is registered in this state; and

(e) The filing of a lawsuit relating to professional services of the business organization, the commencement of any civil action an essential element of which involves fraud, dishonesty or misrepresentation, or of any criminal action against the applicant or registrant that seeks registration or is registered in this state or against a partner, officer, shareholder, member, manager or owner of the applicant or registrant that seeks registration or is registered in this state.

(8) The board shall charge a fee for each application for issuance or renewal of registration under this section in the amount of $265. A registration under this section that is not renewed by the close of the registration period may be restored upon payment to the board of a delinquent renewal fee in an amount determined by the board by rule.

(9) Applicants for renewals of registrations under this section shall undergo a peer review as provided under ORS 673.455 (Peer review programs) , unless the registrant notifies the board that the registrant is exempt from peer review requirements because the registrant does not perform attestation services or compilation services in this state. [Amended by 1975 c.440 §13; 1985 c.605 §8; 1993 c.431 §4; 1999 c.322 §12; 2001 c.104 §256; 2001 c.638 §7; 2003 c.8 §1; 2007 c.178 §1; 2007 c.305 §1; 2009 c.531 §4; 2015 c.355 §2; 2015 c.451 §10]

Source: Section 673.160 — Registration of business organizations; exceptions; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.490 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.490
689.490 Board to establish licensing system
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the State Board of Pharmacy, by rule, shall establish a licensing system for persons who perform the duties of a pharmacy technician. The licensing system shall include but not be limited to the following provisions:

(a) Prescribing the form and content of and the procedures for submitting an application for the issuance or renewal of a technician license.

(b) Prescribing the fee for a license, for renewal of a license and for late renewal of a license.

(c) Allowing an applicant to meet educational and experience requirements by providing the board with documentation of military training or experience that is substantially equivalent to the education or experience required by the board.

(2) The board may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend, revoke or restrict a technician license:

(a) For any reason listed under ORS 689.405 (Grounds for discipline) (1);

(b) If the applicant is not authorized to work for hire under Oregon law; or

(c) For any other grounds that the board, in its discretion, believes would disqualify the applicant for a license.

(3) Denial of a license under subsection (2) of this section is a contested case under ORS chapter 183. [1997 c.729 §7; 2001 c.595 §3; 2005 c.313 §8; 2012 c.43 §23; 2013 c.514 §10]

Source: Section 689.490 — Board to establish licensing system; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.570 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.570
671.570 Qualifications for landscape construction professional license
Status: in_force

(1) Each person applying for a landscape construction professional license must:

(a) Pay a nonrefundable application fee.

(b) Pay an examination fee.

(c) Pay to the State Landscape Contractors Board the landscape construction professional license fee required by ORS 671.650 (License fees) .

(d) Pass an examination, which the board shall offer at least once each six months, to determine the fitness of the applicant for licensing and within 10 years before the day the application for a license is made:

(A) Have at least 24 months of employment with a landscape contracting business; or

(B) Have at least 12 months of employment with a landscape contracting business and one full year of training in an area related to landscaping at an accredited school or college.

(e) Be employed by, or own, a landscape contracting business if performing landscaping work.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board may adopt rules allowing a person who does not meet the education and experience requirements in subsection (1)(d) of this section to substitute other education and experience that demonstrate the fitness of the person for licensing as a landscape construction professional.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 192.173 (Records and reports required by law to be in English) , upon request of the applicant, the board shall make an examination that the board offers under subsection (1)(d) of this section available in a format in which instructions and questions stated in the English language are immediately followed by a Spanish language translation of those instructions and questions. [1971 c.764 §7; 1973 c.832 §29; 1975 c.757 §5; 1979 c.840 §4; 1983 c.452 §6; 1985 c.565 §92; 1987 c.414 §45a; 1997 c.327 §1; 2001 c.409 §5; 2007 c.111 §4; 2007 c.399 §6; 2007 c.541 §19b; 2015 c.652 §4; 2015 c.672 §9]

Source: Section 671.570 — Qualifications for landscape construction professional license; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.615 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.615
679.615 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may impose nonrefundable fees for the following:

(a) Application for licensure;

(b) Examinations;

(c) Biennial dental therapy licenses, both active and inactive;

(d) Licensure renewal fees;

(e) Permits; and

(f) Delinquency.

(2) Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees and charges established under ORS 679.600 (Definitions for ORS 679.600 to 679.630) to 679.630 (Rules) may not exceed the cost of administering ORS 679.600 (Definitions for ORS 679.600 to 679.630) to 679.630 (Rules) as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the Oregon Board of Dentistry budget and as modified by the Emergency Board.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may waive a license fee for a licensee who provides to the board satisfactory evidence that the licensee has discontinued the practice of dental therapy because of retirement.

(b) A licensee described in this subsection may apply to the board for reinstatement of the license pursuant to rules adopted by the board. An application under this paragraph must include a fee. If the licensee has been retired or inactive for more than one year from the date of application, the licensee shall include with the application satisfactory evidence of clinical competence, as determined by the board.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A license to practice dental therapy is valid for two years and may be renewed. A licensee shall submit to the board an application for renewal and payment of the fee.

(b) A dental therapist issued a license in an even-numbered year must apply for renewal by September 30 of each even-numbered year thereafter. A dental therapist issued a license in an odd-numbered year must apply for renewal by September 30 of each odd-numbered year thereafter.

(c) The board may charge a reasonable fee if the application for renewal or the fee is submitted more than 10 days delinquent.

(5) A dental therapist shall inform the board of a change of the dental therapist’s address within 30 days of the change. [2021 c.530 §7; 2023 c.602 §23]

Source: Section 679.615 — Fees; waiver of fees; license renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 694.170 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 694 / Section 694.170
694.170 Duties of council
Status: in_force

(1) The Advisory Council on Hearing Aids shall have the responsibility and duty of advising the Health Licensing Office in all matters relating to ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) including standards of practice and professional conduct, shall prepare the examinations required by ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) subject to the approval of the office and shall assist the office in carrying out the provisions of ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) .

(2) The office shall consider and be guided by the recommendations of the council in all matters relating to ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) . [1959 c.634 §21; 1999 c.885 §48; 2003 c.547 §85; 2005 c.648 §101; 2013 c.568 §123]

Source: Section 694.170 — Duties of council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors694.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.290 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.290
677.290 Disposition of receipts
Status: in_force

(1) All moneys received by the Oregon Medical Board under this chapter shall be paid into the General Fund in the State Treasury and placed to the credit of the Oregon Medical Board Account which is established. Such moneys are appropriated continuously and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and ORS 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) and 676.860 (Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for physical health care providers) .

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board may maintain a revolving account in a sum not to exceed $50,000 for the purpose of receiving and paying pass-through moneys relating to peer review pursuant to its duties under ORS 441.055 (Health care facility medical staff and bylaws) (4) and (5) and in administering programs pursuant to its duties under this chapter relating to the education and rehabilitation of licensees in the areas of chemical substance abuse, inappropriate prescribing and medical competence. The creation of and disbursement of moneys from the revolving account shall not require an allotment or allocation of moneys pursuant to ORS 291.234 (Department to make allotments to state officers and agencies of appropriations and funds) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) . All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated for purposes set forth in this subsection.

(3) Each year $10 shall be paid to the Oregon Health and Science University for each in-state physician licensed under this chapter, which amount is continuously appropriated to the Oregon Health and Science University to be used in maintaining a circulating library of medical and surgical books and publications for the use of practitioners of medicine in this state, and when not so in use to be kept at the library of the School of Medicine and accessible to its students. The balance of the money received by the board is appropriated continuously and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of this chapter, but any part of the balance may, upon the order of the board, be paid into the circulating library fund. [Amended by 1953 c.159 §6; 1967 c.470 §55; 1967 c.637 §§29,29a; 1973 c.427 §15; 1975 c.693 §18; 1979 c.27 §1; 1983 c.486 §37; 1989 c.830 §23; 2007 c.86 §3; 2009 c.595 §1052; 2009 c.792 §73; 2013 c.240 §8; 2017 c.511 §7]

Source: Section 677.290 — Disposition of receipts; revolving account; medical library , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.108 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.108
676.108 Definition of “health professional regulatory board.”
Status: in_force

For purposes of ORS 676.110 (Use of title “doctor.”) , 676.115 (Use of title “nurse.”) , 676.120 (Use of deceased licensee’s name) and 676.130 (Enforcement of ORS 676.110, 676.115 and 676.120) , “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. [2017 c.101 §15; 2018 c.61 §18]

Source: Section 676.108 — Definition of “health professional regulatory board.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.495 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.495
677.495 Definitions for ORS 677.495 to 677.535
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 677.495 (Definitions for ORS 677.495 to 677.535) to 677.535 (Limited license) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Collaboration” means, as indicated by the patient’s condition, community standards of care and a physician assistant’s education, training and experience:

(a) Consultation between the physician assistant and a physician or podiatric physician; or

(b) Referral by the physician assistant to a physician or podiatric physician.

(2) “Collaboration agreement” means a written agreement that describes the manner in which the physician assistant collaborates with physicians or podiatric physicians, that does not assign supervisory responsibility to, or represent acceptance of legal responsibility by, a physician or podiatric physician for the care provided by the physician assistant and that is signed by the physician assistant and the physician, podiatric physician or physician assistant’s employer.

(3) “Employer” means:

(a) An entity that employs a physician or podiatric physician and is organized to deliver health care services in this state:

(A) In accordance with ORS 58.375 (Requirements for professional corporations organized to practice medicine) or 58.376 (Requirements for professional corporations organized to render professional health care services) ; or

(B) As defined by the Oregon Medical Board by rule;

(b) A group medical practice that is part of a health system; or

(c) A physician or podiatric physician who employs a physician assistant.

(4) “Physician” means a physician licensed under ORS 677.100 (Qualifications of applicant for license) to 677.228 (Automatic lapse of license for failure to pay registration fee or report change of location) .

(5) “Physician assistant” means a person who is licensed in accordance with ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) .

(6) “Podiatric physician” means a podiatric physician and surgeon licensed under ORS 677.805 (“Ankle” defined for ORS 677.805 to 677.840) to 677.840 (Fees) . [Formerly 677.012; 1983 c.486 §45; 1987 c.660 §24; 1989 c.830 §30; 1999 c.119 §1; 1999 c.582 §1; 2001 c.744 §§3,4; 2005 c.366 §1; 2007 c.347 §1; 2010 c.43 §1; 2011 c.550 §1; 2017 c.352 §1; 2021 c.349 §10; 2023 c.314 §3]

Source: Section 677.495 — Definitions for ORS 677.495 to 677.535 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.743 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.743
681.743 Licensed art therapist
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to engage in the practice of art therapy as a licensed art therapist to an applicant who:

(1) Is at least 18 years of age;

(2) Has received at least a master’s degree from a program accepted by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization, and approved by the office;

(3) Submits sufficient proof, as determined by the office, of:

(a) As approved by the office by rule, satisfying the requirements to be credentialed as a registered art therapist by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization; and

(b) Being in good standing in any other states where the applicant is licensed or certified to practice art therapy; and

(4) Pays a licensure fee. [2017 c.155 §2; 2019 c.456 §44]

Note: See note under 681.740 (Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758) .

Source: Section 681.743 — Licensed art therapist; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.230 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.230
700.230 Meetings
Status: in_force

(1) The Environmental Health Registration Board shall hold a meeting at least once each year.

(2) The board shall annually elect a chairperson from its members.

(3) Four members shall constitute a quorum but no action may be taken on any question unless four members are in accord. [Amended by 1983 c.189 §8; 2003 c.547 §109]

Source: Section 700.230 — Meetings; chairperson; quorum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.660 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.660
671.660 Renewal of licenses
Status: in_force

(1) The fee for renewal of a license issued under ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) shall be paid annually on or before the last day of the month of the anniversary of issuance.

(2) The State Landscape Contractors Board may not issue a new license to a person who has been previously licensed under ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) and whose license has expired, unless the person makes written application on a form approved by the board and pays the required annual fee. The board may require the person to also pay a penalty fee.

(3) If a license lapses for two years or more, the person must reapply as for initial issuance of the license.

(4) When a landscape contracting business renews its license, the business must submit the names of all employees who are licensed landscape construction professionals.

(5) When a person renews a landscape construction professional license, the person must:

(a) Submit the name of the employer if the person is currently performing landscaping work; and

(b) Demonstrate that the person has complied with the continuing education requirement adopted by the board. [1971 c.764 §18; 1973 c.832 §35; 1977 c.873 §5; 1983 c.452 §14; 2001 c.409 §8; 2007 c.550 §§3,6]

Source: Section 671.660 — Renewal of licenses; effect of lapse; penalty fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.467 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.467
676.467 Allocation of moneys
Status: in_force

(1) On the basis of the assessment and the evaluation conducted under ORS 676.459 (Health care workforce needs) and 676.463 (Financial incentive program participation data) , the Oregon Health Policy Board shall determine the best allocation of moneys in the Health Care Provider Incentive Fund established under ORS 676.450 (Health Care Provider Incentive Fund) toward providing:

(a) Incentives through the health care provider incentive program created by ORS 676.454 (Health care provider incentive program) .

(b) Loans or grants to support communities’ plans for addressing the unmet health care workforce needs in each community, including but not limited to:

(A) Funding start-up costs for new health care professional training programs that:

(i) Are designed to expand the racial and ethnic diversity of Oregon’s health care workforce;

(ii) Are designed to expand the health care workforce in medically underserved areas;

(iii) Provide financial incentives to faculty members in health care professional training programs and clinical preceptors;

(iv) Ensure that individuals enrolled in the programs are adequately compensated; and

(v) Include technical assistance; and

(B) Supplementing Medicare funding paid to hospitals for graduate medical education.

(2) With respect to the loans and grants provided under subsection (1)(b) of this section, the board shall:

(a) Prescribe the process and procedures for communities to apply for loans or grants and for the board to award loans and grants.

(b) Establish criteria to ensure that the moneys support community plans that:

(A) Include a substantial financial investment by the community, as determined by the board, and may include financial or in-kind support;

(B) Are designed to improve the access to health care by medical assistance recipients and Medicare enrollees to the same extent that each plan improves access to health care by the general population of the community; and

(C) Are sustainable over the long term.

(c) Conduct outreach to communities to solicit ideas and applications for new training programs and other incentive programs.

(d) Collaborate with community colleges and public universities in this state.

(3) The board shall enter into an agreement with the Oregon Health and Science University to administer this section under the board’s direction. [2017 c.718 §3]

Source: Section 676.467 — Allocation of moneys; administration by Oregon Health and Science University , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.290 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.290
679.290 Failure to comply with subpoena issued by board
Status: in_force

(1) If a person fails to comply with any subpoena issued under ORS 679.250 (Powers and duties of board) (8), a judge of the circuit court of any county, on application of the executive director of the Oregon Board of Dentistry, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from the circuit court.

(2) In any proceeding under subsection (1) of this section and where the subpoena is addressed to a licensee of the board it shall not be a defense that:

(a) No witness or mileage fee was paid; or

(b) The material that is subject to the subpoena is protected under a patient and dentist privilege. [1983 c.169 §31; 2009 c.756 §42]

Source: Section 679.290 — Failure to comply with subpoena issued by board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.715 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.715
688.715 Authority of Health Licensing Office
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office may:

(1) Adopt rules necessary to conduct business, carry out duties and administer the provisions of ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) .

(2) Issue licenses, including temporary licenses, permits, waivers and other authorizations to engage in the practice of athletic training as determined by the Board of Athletic Trainers.

(3) Authorize all necessary disbursements to carry out the provisions of ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) , including but not limited to payment for necessary supplies, office equipment, books and expenses for the conduct of examinations, payment for legal and investigative services rendered to the office and such other expenditures provided for in ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Employ inspectors, examiners, special agents, investigators, clerical assistants and accountants necessary for the investigation and prosecution of alleged violations and the enforcement of ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) , and for such other purposes as the office may require.

(b) Nothing in ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) may be construed to prevent an employee of the office from rendering assistance to the board in a hearing called by the office. However, all obligations for salaries and expenses incurred under ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) shall be paid only from the fees accruing to the office under ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) .

(5) Provide the board with such administrative services and employees as the board requires to carry out its duties.

(6) Maintain an accurate record of all meetings and proceedings of the board, any board receipts and disbursements, civil penalties and orders for violation of ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) , records for licensure to engage in the practice of athletic training together with the addresses of persons licensed and the names of all persons whose licensure has been subject to disciplinary action.

(7) Investigate complaints, take disciplinary action, including assessment of civil penalties, and provide opportunity for hearing according to ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(8) Administer oaths, issue notices and subpoenas in the name of the board, enforce subpoenas in the manner authorized by ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) , hold hearings and perform such other acts reasonably necessary to carry out duties of the board granted under ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) . [1999 c.736 §5; 2001 c.104 §263; 2005 c.648 §18; 2011 c.597 §281; 2013 c.314 §29; 2013 c.568 §65; 2019 c.378 §3]

Source: Section 688.715 — Authority of Health Licensing Office; rules; investigations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.155 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.155
690.155 Board of Cosmetology
Status: in_force

(1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Board of Cosmetology consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor. At all times the membership of the board shall be so constituted that:

(a) Four members of the board shall be practitioners with active authorizations.

(b) One member shall be a representative of an hourly-based school.

(c) One member shall be a representative of a proficiency-based school.

(d) One member shall be a public member who is not a practitioner.

(2) Of the members described in subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section, at least one member must be a practitioner with an active authorization.

(3) The term of office of each member of the board is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Vacancies shall be filled by the Governor by appointment for the unexpired term. A member shall hold the member’s office until the appointment and qualification of a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a person serves two consecutive full terms, a period of at least four years must elapse before the person is again eligible for appointment to serve on the board.

(4) The Director of the Health Licensing Office, or a designated representative, shall serve as an ex officio member of the board but without the right to vote. [1977 c.886 §14; 1983 c.151 §13; 1987 c.414 §84; 1999 c.425 §17; 1999 c.885 §20; 2005 c.648 §59; 2009 c.701 §40; 2013 c.314 §42; 2013 c.568 §86; 2023 c.273 §9]

Note: The amendments to 690.155 (Board of Cosmetology) by section 9, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative until July 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

690.155 (Board of Cosmetology) . (1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Board of Cosmetology consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor. At all times the membership of the board shall be so constituted that:

(a) Six members of the board shall be practitioners with active certificates.

(b) One member shall be a public member who is not a practitioner.

(2) The term of office of each member of the board is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Vacancies shall be filled by the Governor by appointment for the unexpired term. A member shall hold the member’s office until the appointment and qualification of a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a person serves two consecutive full terms, a period of at least four years must elapse before the person is again eligible for appointment to serve on the board.

(3) The Director of the Health Licensing Office, or a designated representative, shall serve as an ex officio member of the board but without the right to vote.

Source: Section 690.155 — Board of Cosmetology , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.335 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.335
677.335 Official actions of board and personnel
Status: in_force

(1) Members of the Oregon Medical Board, members of its administrative and investigative staff, medical consultants, and its attorneys acting as prosecutors or counsel shall have the same privilege and immunities from civil and criminal proceedings arising by reason of official actions as prosecuting and judicial officers of the state.

(2) No person who has made a complaint as to the conduct of a licensee of the board or who has given information or testimony relative to a proposed or pending proceeding for misconduct against the licensee of the board, shall be answerable for any such act in any proceeding except for perjury committed by the person. [1975 c.776 §2; 1989 c.830 §26]

Source: Section 677.335 — Official actions of board and personnel; privileges and immunities; scope of immunity of complainant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.205 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.205
677.205 Grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Medical Board may discipline as provided in this section any person licensed, registered or certified under this chapter who has:

(a) Admitted the facts of a complaint filed in accordance with ORS 677.200 (Disciplinary procedure) (1) alleging facts which establish that such person is in violation of one or more of the grounds for suspension or revocation of a license as set forth in ORS 677.190 (Grounds for suspending, revoking or refusing to grant license, registration or certification) ;

(b) Been found to be in violation of one or more of the grounds for disciplinary action of a licensee as set forth in this chapter;

(c) Had an automatic license suspension as provided in ORS 677.225 (Automatic suspension of license for mental illness or imprisonment) ; or

(d) Failed to make a report as required under ORS 677.415 (Investigation of incompetence) .

(2) In disciplining a licensee as authorized by subsection (1) of this section, the board may use any or all of the following methods:

(a) Suspend judgment.

(b) Place the licensee on probation.

(c) Suspend the license.

(d) Revoke the license.

(e) Place limitations on the license.

(f) Take such other disciplinary action as the board in its discretion finds proper, including assessment of the costs of the disciplinary proceedings as a civil penalty or assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000, or both.

(3) In addition to the action authorized by subsection (2) of this section, the board may temporarily suspend a license without a hearing, simultaneously with the commencement of proceedings under ORS 677.200 (Disciplinary procedure) if the board finds that evidence in its possession indicates that a continuation in practice of the licensee constitutes an immediate danger to the public.

(4) If the board places any licensee on probation as set forth in subsection (2)(b) of this section, the board may determine, and may at any time modify, the conditions of the probation and may include among them any reasonable condition for the purpose of protection of the public or for the purpose of the rehabilitation of the probationer, or both. Upon expiration of the term of probation, further proceedings shall be abated if the licensee has complied with the terms of the probation.

(5) If a license issued under this chapter is suspended, the holder of the license may not practice during the term of suspension. Upon the expiration of the term of suspension, the license shall be reinstated by the board if the conditions for which the license was suspended no longer exist.

(6) The board shall enter each case of disciplinary action on its records.

(7) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . [1957 c.681 §8; 1967 c.470 §34; 1975 c.796 §3; 1983 c.486 §25; 1989 c.830 §13; 1991 c.734 §71; 2007 c.803 §3]

Source: Section 677.205 — Grounds for discipline; action by board; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.030 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.030
704.030 False statements in registration application
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall make any false statement of material fact submitted pursuant to ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) .

(2) No outfitter and guide who uses a boat to carry passengers on the waters of this state shall carry passengers in excess of the passenger capacity for which insurance is obtained pursuant to ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) .

(3) No outfitter and guide shall use a boat to carry passengers on waterways determined to be navigable by the United States Coast Guard without a license, registration or decal required by ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) and 704.065 (Decal to be affixed to boat) . [1983 c.655 §5; 1993 c.256 §2; 1995 c.736 §3; 2005 c.438 §8; 2013 c.422 §6]

Source: Section 704.030 — False statements in registration application; special requirements for use of boat , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.030 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.030
688.030 Application of ORS 688.010 to 688.201
Status: in_force

ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) do not apply to:

(1) A person engaging in the domestic application of any activity included in the definition of the practice of physical therapy, if the person does not represent to anyone receiving services or to the public that the person is a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant.

(2) A person using any procedure included in the practice of physical therapy if the procedure is within the scope of practice of the person and the person:

(a) Is licensed under a health care licensing law of this state; and

(b) Does not represent or imply that the person is a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant.

(3) A person who is enrolled in an accredited physical therapy education program that leads to a degree as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant and who is satisfying supervised clinical education requirements under the direct supervision of a physical therapist.

(4) A person licensed in the practice of physical therapy in another jurisdiction who is, for a period not to exceed 60 days in each calendar year:

(a) Providing consultation from the other jurisdiction by means of telecommunications to a physical therapist in this state;

(b) Providing physical therapy services to an individual employed by or affiliated with a touring theater company, a performing arts company, an athletic team or an athletic organization; or

(c) Performing physical therapy while teaching or participating in an educational conference in this state. [1959 c.461 §3; 1965 c.314 §3; 1975 c.111 §3; 1987 c.726 §6; 2007 c.403 §2; 2013 c.79 §1]

Source: Section 688.030 — Application of ORS 688.010 to 688.201 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.335 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.335
675.335 Investigation of alleged violations
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the complaint of any citizen of this state, or upon its own motion, the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) . The board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) .

(2) In the conduct of investigations, the board may:

(a) Take evidence;

(b) Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;

(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person charged, before the board in person the same as in civil cases;

(d) Require answers to interrogatories;

(e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents and testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation; and

(f) Issue subpoenas. [1989 c.843 §2; 1997 c.791 §13; 2011 c.132 §2]

Source: Section 675.335 — Investigation of alleged violations; subpoenas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.746 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.746
678.746 Rules
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to:

(1) Approve training and continuing education for residential care facility administrators; and

(2) Establish continuing education requirements for residential care facility administrators, including that a residential care facility administrator complete at least 20 hours each year of approved continuing education. [2018 c.61 §4]

Source: Section 678.746 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.100 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.100
685.100 License certificate
Status: in_force

(1) Upon approval of an application for a licensure, the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine shall issue a license certificate that shall be displayed at all times in the office of the person to whom it was issued while the license is active.

(2) A person holding an active license issued under this chapter may apply to the board for license renewal. A completed renewal application consists of:

(a) A completed board renewal form containing any information required by the board to determine the applicant’s eligibility for license renewal;

(b) Proof of compliance with continuing education requirements set by the board; and

(c) Payment of the active license renewal fee established by the board under subsection (8) of this section.

(3) Failure to submit a completed renewal application annually by December 31, or by such date as may be specified by board rule, results in the lapse of the license. A lapsed license may be restored by the board upon receipt, not more than 30 days after the license lapses, of a completed renewal application and payment of the restoration fee under subsection (8) of this section.

(4) A license that has lapsed for more than one month may be restored by the board upon payment of the restoration fee established by the board and submission of a completed renewal application and any other information required by the board.

(5) A person holding an active license under this chapter may convert the license to inactive status by meeting the requirements set by rule of the board and paying any required fees. A person holding a license issued under this chapter who is at least 70 years of age and retired from the practice of naturopathic medicine may convert the license to retired status by meeting the requirements set by rule of the board and paying any required fees.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person who chooses to allow a license to become inactive may file a written application to reactivate a license that has been inactive for one year or less by paying the restoration fee and the renewal fee for an active license and demonstrating compliance with ORS 685.102 (Continuing education required) . A fee paid to place the license in inactive status may not be credited toward payment of the renewal fee for an active license. The board may prorate the renewal fee.

(b) A person who chooses to allow a license to become inactive may file a written application to reactivate a license that has been inactive for more than one year by paying the renewal fee for an active license and demonstrating compliance with the continuing education requirement set by rule of the board under ORS 685.102 (Continuing education required) (6). The board may prorate the renewal fee.

(7) The executive director of the board shall issue a renewal notice to each person holding a license under this chapter at least 60 days before the renewal application is due.

(8) The board shall assess fees for:

(a) An initial license.

(b) Examination.

(c) Renewal of an active license.

(d) Yearly renewal of an inactive or retired license.

(e) Restoration of an inactive, lapsed or revoked license.

(f) A certificate of special competency in natural childbirth.

(g) A duplicate license.

(h) A wall certificate.

(i) Copies of public documents, mailing labels, lists and diskettes.

(9) Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees and charges established under this section may not exceed the cost of administering the regulatory program of the board pertaining to the purpose for which the fee or charge is established, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the board’s budget, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board. [Amended by 1967 c.44 §2; 1969 c.26 §2; 1969 c.381 §6; 1973 c.182 §5; 1983 c.281 §2; 1985 c.624 §9; 1991 c.703 §28; 1997 c.628 §1; 1999 c.479 §1; 2001 c.526 §4; 2003 c.154 §3; 2007 c.327 §4; 2007 c.768 §48a; 2009 c.43 §18; 2023 c.602 §25]

Source: Section 685.100 — License certificate; renewal of license; rules; fees; inactive license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.323 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.323
679.323 Removal of individual disciplinary information
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the request of an individual who has been disciplined by the Oregon Board of Dentistry, the board shall remove from its website and other publicly accessible print and electronic publications under the board’s control all information related to disciplining the individual under ORS 679.140 (Discipline of licensee) and any findings and conclusions made by the board during the disciplinary proceeding, if:

(a) The request is made 10 years or more after the date on which any disciplinary sanction ended;

(b) The individual was not disciplined for financially or physically harming a patient;

(c) The individual informed the board of the matter for which the individual was disciplined before the board received information about the matter or otherwise had knowledge of the matter;

(d) The individual making the request, if the individual is or was a licensee, has not been subjected to other disciplinary action by the board following the imposition of the disciplinary sanction; and

(e) The individual fully complied with all disciplinary sanctions imposed by the board.

(2) The board shall adopt by rule a process for making a request under this section. [2016 c.41 §2]

Source: Section 679.323 — Removal of individual disciplinary information; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.255 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.255
679.255 Board to adopt standards for sedation during dental procedures
Status: in_force

The Oregon Medical Board and the Oregon State Board of Nursing, in consultation with the Oregon Board of Dentistry, shall adopt rules establishing standards governing their respective licensees for general anesthesia and conscious sedation administered in conjunction with the professional services of a dentist or dental hygienist. [1985 c.323 §13]

Source: Section 679.255 — Board to adopt standards for sedation during dental procedures; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.578 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.578
696.578 Deposit and designation of funds held in escrow
Status: in_force

(1) All funds received by an escrow agent to be delivered upon the close of the escrow or upon any other contingency are trust funds that must be deposited and maintained in a bank authorized to do business within this state. The funds must be deposited in a federally insured account designated as an escrow trust account and kept separate, distinct and apart from funds belonging to the escrow agent. The designation of an account as an escrow trust account indicates that the funds are not the funds of the escrow agent.

(2) Trust funds received by an escrow agent may be placed by the agent in a federally insured interest-bearing bank account, designated as an escrow trust account, but only with the prior written approval of all parties having an interest in the trust funds. The earnings of the interest-bearing account may inure to the benefit of the escrow agent if expressly approved in writing before deposit of the trust funds by all parties having an interest in the trust funds.

(3) With prior written notice to all parties who have an interest in the trust funds, an escrow agent may place trust funds received by the escrow agent in a federally insured interest-bearing bank account that is designated as an escrow trust account and the earnings of which inure to the benefit of a public benefit corporation, as defined in ORS 65.001 (Definitions) , for distribution to organizations and individuals for first-time homebuying assistance and for development of affordable housing. The escrow agent shall select a qualified public benefit corporation to receive the interest earnings.

(4) Any bank services, as defined by rule by the Real Estate Commissioner, provided to the escrow agent may not be considered to affect the impartiality or neutrality of the escrow agent. Such services are permitted with approval in the written closing instructions of the principals.

(5) Trust funds may be invested in secured obligations of the United States, if:

(a) The depositing principal gives prior written approval to the escrow agent for such investment after receiving written disclosure as may be required by rule adopted by the commissioner;

(b) The depositing principal releases the escrow agent from any liability for loss of the trust funds;

(c) The depositing principal agrees that any loss of trust funds may not be a claim against the bond, deposit or personal guarantee of the agent under ORS 696.525 (Bond for escrow agents) and 696.527 (Deposits in lieu of bond) ; and

(d) The escrow agent does not have any interest in the investment or earnings from the investment.

(6) If the trust funds to be invested represent earnest money in a transaction, both principals in the transaction must give prior written approval for the investment and are both considered depositing principals. [Formerly 696.560; 1991 c.874 §10; 2003 c.224 §2; 2003 c.427 §12; 2009 c.174 §10]

Source: Section 696.578 — Deposit and designation of funds held in escrow; treatment of earnings on escrow account; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 694.165 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 694 / Section 694.165
694.165 Advisory Council on Hearing Aids
Status: in_force

(1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Advisory Council on Hearing Aids. The council shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor.

(2) Members of the council must be residents of this state. A member of the council may not be a member or employee of the office.

(3) Membership on the council shall consist of:

(a) One member who is licensed to practice medicine in this state and holds a certificate of qualification from the American Board of Otolaryngology;

(b) One member who holds a clinical certification in audiology with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a member in good standing with that association;

(c) Four members who are experienced in the fitting of hearing aids and possess the qualifications provided in ORS 694.055 (Application for license) ; and

(d) One member who is a consumer of hearing aids and does not possess the professional qualifications of the other members.

(4) The term of office of each member of the council is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Vacancies shall be filled by the Governor by appointment for the unexpired term. A member shall hold the member’s office until the appointment and qualification of a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a person serves two consecutive full terms, a period of at least four years must elapse before the person is again eligible for appointment to serve on the council.

(5) Members of the council are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1959 c.634 §§16,17,19,20; 1967 c.631 §13; 1969 c.314 §95; 1985 c.227 §17; 1995 c.167 §1; 1999 c.885 §47; 2005 c.648 §100; 2009 c.701 §61; 2013 c.568 §122]

Source: Section 694.165 — Advisory Council on Hearing Aids; qualifications; terms; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors694.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.325 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.325
677.325 Enjoining unlicensed practice of medicine
Status: in_force

The Oregon Medical Board may maintain a suit for an injunction against any person violating ORS 677.080 (Prohibited acts) (4). Any person who has been so enjoined may be punished for contempt by the court issuing the injunction. An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. An injunction shall not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of ORS 677.080 (Prohibited acts) (4). [Formerly 677.040]

Source: Section 677.325 — Enjoining unlicensed practice of medicine , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.396 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.396
696.396 Investigation of complaints and progressive discipline
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Commissioner shall provide by rule for the progressive discipline of real estate licensees and an objective method for investigation of complaints alleging grounds for discipline under ORS 696.301 (Grounds for discipline) .

(2) The rules adopted by the commissioner under this section:

(a) Must establish procedures for the discovery of material facts relevant to an investigation and for the reporting of those facts without conclusions of violation or grounds for discipline to the commissioner or the commissioner’s designee by the individual assigned to investigate the complaint.

(b) Must provide for progressive discipline designed and implemented to correct inappropriate behavior.

(c) May not authorize imposition of a suspension or a revocation of a real estate license unless the material facts establish a violation of a ground for discipline under ORS 696.301 (Grounds for discipline) that:

(A) Results in significant damage or injury;

(B) Exhibits incompetence in the performance of professional real estate activity;

(C) Exhibits dishonesty or fraudulent conduct; or

(D) Repeats conduct or an act that is substantially similar to conduct or an act for which the real estate licensee was disciplined previously. [2005 c.393 §5]

Source: Section 696.396 — Investigation of complaints and progressive discipline; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.810 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.810
688.810 Use of titles
Status: in_force

(1) A respiratory care practitioner may use the title “Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner” and the abbreviation “LRCP.”

(2) A polysomnographic technologist may use the title “Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist” and the abbreviation “LPSGT.” [1997 c.792 §8; 2011 c.715 §3]

Source: Section 688.810 — Use of titles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.510 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.510
697.510 License application form and contents
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An applicant for a license to conduct a check-cashing business shall apply in writing on a form and in a format that the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services prescribes by rule.

(b) The director, consistent with the requirements of ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) , may administer a program to issue and renew licenses for check-cashing businesses by means of an agreement with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and may, by rule, conform the practices, procedures and information that the Department of Consumer and Business Services uses to issue or renew a license to the requirements of the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System.

(2) An application for a license to conduct a check-cashing business must contain all of the following:

(a) The applicant’s name, together with any fictitious name, assumed business name or trade name the applicant uses in conducting the applicant’s business;

(b) The name and address of all of the applicant’s members, partners, officers, directors or principals, as appropriate;

(c) The name and address of the applicant’s agent for the service of process, notice or demand, or a power of attorney that the applicant has executed and by which the applicant appoints the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services as the applicant’s agent for service of process, notice or demand;

(d) The applicant’s principal business address, the location of the applicant’s business records and the addresses for all locations where the applicant conducts or proposes to conduct a check-cashing business; and

(e) Other information that the director may require concerning the applicant’s financial responsibility, background experience and business activities and the financial responsibility, background experience and business activities of the applicant’s members, partners, officers, directors and principals.

(3) The director, for good cause shown or in order to conform the department’s licensing and license renewal program to the requirements of the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System, may waive any requirement of this section with respect to any license application or may allow an applicant to submit substituted information in a license application in lieu of the information required under subsection (2) of this section. [2007 c.358 §4; 2015 c.118 §2]

Source: Section 697.510 — License application form and contents; waiver; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.825 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.825
688.825 Selection of board chairperson
Status: in_force

(1) The Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for those terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of those offices as the board determines.

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

(3) The board shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the board. [1997 c.792 §3; 2011 c.715 §11]

Source: Section 688.825 — Selection of board chairperson; quorum; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.580 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.580
671.580 Landscape construction professional license not transferable
Status: in_force

A landscape construction professional license issued pursuant to ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) is a personal privilege and is not transferable. [1971 c.764 §8; 1983 c.452 §9; 2007 c.541 §22]

Source: Section 671.580 — Landscape construction professional license not transferable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.510 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.510
679.510 Liability insurance for retired dentist
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section, “retired dentist” means a person who is retired from active practice except for the practice of dentistry without remuneration as a volunteer.

(2) Subject to availability of funding, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall establish a program to purchase and maintain liability insurance for retired dentists. Insurance provided under the program shall be acquired through contracts with liability insurers that are authorized to offer liability malpractice insurance in this state. Insurance shall be provided under the program only if:

(a) Dental services by the retired dentist will be provided through nonprofit corporations offering community services;

(b) Dental services provided by the retired dentist will be offered to low-income patients based on ability to pay; and

(c) The retired dentist will receive no compensation for the dental services provided, except for reimbursement for laboratory fees, testing services and other out-of-pocket expenses.

(3) This section does not impose any liability on the state, or on the officers, employees and agents of the state, for any civil or criminal action against a retired dentist insured under the program established under subsections (1) to (5) of this section.

(4) The department shall monitor the claims experience of retired dentists insured through the program established under subsections (1) to (5) of this section. The department may impose any risk management requirements that the department deems appropriate as a condition of providing liability insurance under the program.

(5) The department shall provide insurance under subsection (2) of this section only to the extent that funds are appropriated to the department for the purposes of funding the program established under subsections (1) to (5) of this section.

(6) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may by rule establish any conditions considered necessary by the department before providing liability insurance for a retired dentist under the program established by subsections (1) to (5) of this section. [1999 c.1016 §§1,2; 2001 c.104 §261]

Note: 679.510 (Liability insurance for retired dentist) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 679 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 679.510 — Liability insurance for retired dentist; requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.264 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.264
681.264 Qualifications for licensure as audiologist
Status: in_force

An applicant is eligible for licensing by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology as an audiologist if the applicant:

(1) Possesses a degree from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board that meets the following requirements:

(a) If the degree was awarded on or before August 30, 2007, the applicant must possess a master’s or doctoral degree in audiology; or

(b) If the degree was awarded after August 30, 2007, the applicant must possess a doctoral degree with an emphasis in audiology, or an equivalent degree as determined by the board;

(2) Completed all requirements for the degree required by subsection (1) of this section at an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board;

(3) Has completed supervised clinical experience required by the board by rule;

(4) Has passed examinations required by the board by rule; and

(5) Meets other requirements established by the board by rule. [2005 c.698 §6; 2011 c.133 §3]

Note: 681.264 (Qualifications for licensure as audiologist) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 681 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 681.264 — Qualifications for licensure as audiologist; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.815 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.815
673.815 Custodial duties
Status: in_force

(1) An exchange facilitator shall act as a custodian for all exchange funds and shall invest the exchange funds only in investments that:

(a) Meet a prudent investor standard; and

(b) Satisfy the investment goals of liquidity and preservation of principal.

(2) An exchange facilitator fails to invest exchange funds according to a prudent investor standard if:

(a) The exchange facilitator knowingly commingles exchange funds with the exchange facilitator’s operating accounts; or

(b) Exchange funds are loaned or otherwise transferred to a person or entity, other than a financial institution, that is an affiliate of or otherwise related to the exchange facilitator, unless the exchange funds are transferred from an exchange facilitator to an exchange accommodation titleholder in accordance with a qualified exchange accommodation agreement.

(3) Exchange funds are not subject to execution or attachment in any claim against the exchange facilitator.

(4) An exchange facilitator may not knowingly keep moneys or cause moneys to be kept in a financial institution under a name that designates the moneys as belonging to a client unless the moneys belong to the client and the client entrusted the moneys to the exchange facilitator. [2013 c.392 §4]

Source: Section 673.815 — Custodial duties; standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.610 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.610
670.610 Referees in recreational soccer matches considered independent contractors
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 670.600 (Independent contractor defined) , for purposes of ORS chapter 653, a person serving as a referee or assistant referee in a youth or adult recreational soccer match shall be considered to be an independent contractor. [2001 c.765 §3; 2005 c.94 §116]

Source: Section 670.610 — Referees in recreational soccer matches considered independent contractors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.325 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.325
701.325 Condition for obtaining building permit
Status: in_force

(1) If a person is required under this chapter to be licensed as a contractor, a city, county or state agency may not issue the person a building permit unless the person has a current, valid contractor license properly endorsed for the work to be performed. A city, county or state agency that requires the issuance of a permit for the construction, alteration, improvement, demolition, movement or repair of a building, structure or appurtenances to a structure shall, as a condition for issuing the permit, require the applicant for a permit to file a written statement signed by the applicant. If the applicant is a contractor, the contractor shall provide the contractor’s license number and state that the license is in full force and effect. If the applicant is exempt from licensing under this chapter, the applicant shall state the basis for the exemption. The city, county or state agency shall list the contractor’s license number on the permit issued to that contractor.

(2) If the applicant for a building permit is exempt from licensure under ORS 701.010 (Exemptions from licensure) (6), the city, county or state agency shall supply the applicant with an Information Notice to Property Owners About Construction Responsibilities. The city, county or state agency may not issue a building permit for a residential structure to the applicant until the applicant signs a statement in substantially the following form:

(a) I have read and understand the Information Notice to Property Owners About Construction Responsibilities; and

(b) I own, reside in or will reside in the completed dwelling. My residential general contractor is _________, Construction Contractors Board license no. _____, license expiration date _____. I will instruct my contractor that all subcontractors who work on this dwelling must be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board and properly endorsed for the work to be performed; or

(c) I am performing work on property I own, a residence that I reside in or a residence that I will reside in.

(d) I will be my own contractor and, if I hire contractors, I will hire only contractors licensed with the Construction Contractors Board and properly endorsed for the work to be performed.

(e) If I change my mind and do hire a residential general contractor, I will contract with a contractor who is licensed with the Construction Contractors Board and properly endorsed for the work to be performed. I will immediately notify the office issuing this building permit of the name and license number of the contractor _________.

(3) The Construction Contractors Board shall adopt by rule a form titled “Information Notice to Property Owners About Construction Responsibilities” that clearly describes in everyday language the responsibilities property owners are undertaking by acting as their own contractor and the problems that could develop. The responsibilities described in the form shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) Compliance with state and federal laws regarding Social Security tax, income tax and unemployment tax.

(b) Workers’ compensation insurance on workers.

(c) Liability and property damage insurance.

(4) The board shall develop and furnish to city, county and state building permit offices, at no cost to the offices, the Information Notice to Property Owners About Construction Responsibilities and the statement to be signed by the permit applicant.

(5) A city or county that requires a business license for engaging in a business subject to regulation under this chapter shall require that the licensee or applicant for issuance or renewal of the business license file, or have on file, with the city or county, a signed statement that the licensee or applicant is licensed under this chapter.

(6) The provisions of this chapter are exclusive and a city, county or other political subdivision may not require or issue any registrations, licenses or surety bonds, nor charge any fee for the regulatory or surety registration of any contractor licensed with the board. This subsection does not affect the authority of a city, county or political subdivision to:

(a) License and levy and collect a general and nondiscriminatory license fee levied upon all businesses or upon business conducted by any firm within the city, county or political subdivision;

(b) Require a contractor to pay a fee, post a bond or require insurance when the city, county or political subdivision is contracting for the services of the contractor; or

(c) Regulate a contractor that is not required to be licensed under this chapter. [2007 c.114 §2; 2007 c.836 §16a]

Source: Section 701.325 — Condition for obtaining building permit; information notice; business licenses; local regulation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.562 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.562
671.562 Landscape contracting business workers’ compensation coverage
Status: in_force

(1) A landscape contracting business that qualifies under ORS 671.525 (Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor) to be classified as a nonexempt independent contractor must maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage in effect for all employees of the landscape contracting business.

(2) A landscape contracting business licensee that qualifies under ORS 671.525 (Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor) to be classified as an exempt independent contractor, and that has entered into a contract with a worker leasing company or temporary service provider for the supplying of workers to the landscaping business, must verify that workers’ compensation insurance coverage is maintained in effect for all leasing company or service provider employees supplied for use by the business. As used in this subsection, “worker leasing company” and “temporary service provider” have the meanings given those terms under ORS 656.850 (License) . [2011 c.283 §3]

Source: Section 671.562 — Landscape contracting business workers’ compensation coverage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.398 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.398
678.398 Supervision of nurse intern
Status: in_force

(1) A registered nurse who is responsible for the supervision of a nurse intern:

(a) Is accountable at all times for the safety and well-being of patients to whom the nurse intern provides care;

(b) Shall maintain an awareness of the nursing tasks and functions performed by the nurse intern;

(c) Shall be immediately available to the nurse intern through methods determined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing; and

(d) Shall have knowledge of the tasks and functions that the nurse intern may perform as detailed on the documentation described in ORS 678.392 (Nurse intern license) (1)(b).

(2) The board may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2022 c.38 §5]

Source: Section 678.398 — Supervision of nurse intern; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.555 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.555
688.555 Rulemaking
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging shall adopt rules that are necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) and 688.915 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or rules) .

(2) In adopting rules, the board shall act with benefit of the advice of the Attorney General of the State of Oregon.

(3) The board may appoint and fix the compensation of an executive director subject to ORS 240.245 (Application of chapter to exempt service) and include reimbursement for actual and necessary travel expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of the director. [1977 c.534 §4(1),(2),(4); 1999 c.517 §10; 2009 c.833 §16]

Source: Section 688.555 — Rulemaking; executive director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.012 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.012
702.012 Registration requirement
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, an individual may not act as an athlete agent in Oregon without holding a certificate of registration issued under this section or ORS 702.019 (Temporary certificate of registration) .

(2) Before being issued a certificate of registration, an individual may act as an athlete agent in Oregon for all purposes except entering into an agency contract, if:

(a) A student athlete, or another person acting on behalf of the athlete, initiates communication with the individual; and

(b) Within seven days after an initial act as an athlete agent, the individual submits an application for registration as an athlete agent in Oregon.

(3) An agency contract resulting from conduct in violation of this section is void and the athlete agent shall return any consideration received under the contract.

(4) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (5) of this section, the Department of Education shall issue a certificate of registration to an individual who complies with ORS 702.017 (Application form) (1) and (2).

(5) The department may refuse to issue a certificate of registration if the department determines that the applicant has engaged in conduct that has a significant adverse effect on the applicant’s fitness to act as an athlete agent. In making the determination, the department may consider whether the applicant has:

(a) Pleaded guilty or no contest to, has been convicted of, or has charges pending for a crime that, if committed in Oregon, would be a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony;

(b) Made a materially false, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent representation in the application or as an athlete agent;

(c) Engaged in conduct that would disqualify the applicant from serving in a fiduciary capacity;

(d) Engaged in conduct prohibited by ORS 702.027 (Restrictions on athlete agents) ;

(e) Had a registration or licensure as an athlete agent suspended, revoked or denied or been refused renewal of registration or licensure as an athlete agent in any state;

(f) Engaged in conduct the consequence of which was that a sanction, suspension or declaration of ineligibility to participate in an interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic event was imposed on a student athlete or educational institution; or

(g) Engaged in conduct that significantly adversely reflects on the applicant’s credibility, honesty or integrity.

(6) In making a determination under subsection (5) of this section, the department shall consider:

(a) How recently the conduct occurred;

(b) The nature of the conduct and the context in which it occurred; and

(c) Any other relevant conduct of the applicant.

(7) An athlete agent may apply to renew a registration by submitting an application for renewal in a form prescribed by the department. The application for renewal must be signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury and must contain current information on all matters required in an original registration.

(8) An individual who has submitted an application for renewal of registration or licensure in another state, in lieu of submitting an application for renewal in the form prescribed pursuant to subsection (7) of this section, may file a copy of the application for renewal and a valid certificate of registration or licensure from the other state. The department shall renew the registration if the department determines:

(a) The registration requirements of the other state are substantially similar to or more restrictive than ORS 702.005 (Definitions) to 702.065 (Uniformity of law) , 702.991 (Criminal penalties) and 702.994 (Civil penalties) ; and

(b) The renewed registration has not been suspended or revoked and no action involving the individual’s conduct as an athlete agent is pending against the individual or the individual’s registration in any state.

(9) A certificate of registration or a renewal of a registration is valid for two years.

(10) The department may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a registration for conduct that would have justified denial of registration under subsection (5) of this section.

(11) The department may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a certificate of registration or licensure only after proper notice and an opportunity for a hearing. [1999 c.1079 §2; 2005 c.525 §4; 2013 c.54 §4; 2017 c.113 §3]

Source: Section 702.012 — Registration requirement; exceptions; issuance; expiration; renewal; suspension; revocation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.690 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.690
671.690 Surety bond, letter of credit or other security
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a license as a landscape contracting business shall file with the State Landscape Contractors Board a surety bond with one or more corporate sureties authorized to do business in this state, or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) . The amount of the bond or letter of credit shall be:

(a) $3,000 for an applicant, unless the applicant is described under paragraphs (b) to (e) of this subsection.

(b) $10,000 for an applicant who, not in conjunction with the performance of landscaping work, constructs fences, decks, arbors, patios, landscape edging, driveways, walkways or retaining walls, unless the applicant is made subject to paragraph (d) or (e) of this subsection by work on other landscape jobs, as defined by board rule, performed by the applicant.

(c) $10,000 for an applicant who charges more than $10,000, but less than $25,000, for a landscape job.

(d) $15,000 for an applicant who charges $25,000 or more, but less than $50,000, for a landscape job.

(e) $20,000 for an applicant who charges $50,000 or more for a landscape job.

(2) The bond or letter of credit shall be conditioned that the applicant pays:

(a) All taxes and contributions due to the State of Oregon;

(b) All persons furnishing labor or material, or renting or supplying equipment to the landscape contracting business;

(c) All amounts that may be adjudged against the landscape contracting business by reason of negligent or improper work or breach of contract in performing any work subject to ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) ; and

(d) All amounts from the bond, letter of credit or deposit the board orders paid under ORS 671.703 (Investigation of claim) .

(3) In addition to providing the applicant with coverage for the activities described in ORS 671.520 (Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760) (1), the bond or letter of credit must provide the applicant with coverage for:

(a) Backflow assembly testing services provided by employees of the landscape contracting business who are certified under ORS 448.279 (Certification of inspectors of cross-connections and testers of backflow assemblies) ;

(b) The installation, repair or maintenance by the landscape contracting business of backflow assemblies for irrigation systems and ornamental water features as described in ORS 447.060 (Engaging in certain plumbing work not affected) ;

(c) The installation by the landscape contracting business of landscape irrigation control wiring and outdoor landscape lighting as described in ORS 479.940 (Activities not subject to licensure under ORS 479.510 to 479.945) ; and

(d) The removal or pruning of a tree, removal of limbs or stumps and tree or limb guying.

(4) In lieu of the surety bond or letter of credit, the applicant may file with the board, under the same terms and conditions as when a bond is filed, a deposit in cash or negotiable securities acceptable to the board.

(5) The bond, letter of credit or deposit must be continuously on file with the board in the amount required by this section and is for the exclusive purpose of payment of final orders and arbitration awards in accordance with ORS 671.703 (Investigation of claim) . Upon termination or cancellation of the bond, withdrawal of the deposit or reduction of the bond, letter of credit or deposit to less than the required amount, the licensee shall immediately:

(a) File a replacement bond, letter of credit or deposit; or

(b) Surrender the license to the board and cease operating as a landscape contracting business.

(6) If the cost of a project makes, or foreseeably will make, a licensee subject to a higher bond or letter of credit requirement under subsection (1) of this section, the licensee shall immediately file additional bonds, letters of credit or deposits to meet the higher requirements.

(7) The landscape contracting business is responsible for all work subject to ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) that is performed or contracted for by the business. [1973 c.832 §29b; 1979 c.840 §6; 1983 c.452 §15; 1991 c.331 §103; 1995 c.645 §3; 1997 c.631 §520; 1999 c.32 §3; 2001 c.198 §2; 2005 c.609 §18; 2007 c.149 §5; 2007 c.541 §35; 2011 c.104 §1; 2015 c.672 §13]

Source: Section 671.690 — Surety bond, letter of credit or other security , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.524 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.524
697.524 Endorsement and deposit of payment instruments
Status: in_force

A check-cashing business shall:

(1) Endorse in the name of the business all payment instruments for which the business provided money, credit or any other thing of value; and

(2) Deposit or present for payment each such payment instrument not later than one business day following the date of the transaction. [2007 c.358 §9]

Source: Section 697.524 — Endorsement and deposit of payment instruments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.020
680.020 Practice of dental hygiene without license prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person not otherwise authorized by law to practice dental hygiene or purport to be a dental hygienist without a valid license to practice dental hygiene issued by the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

(a) Dental hygienists licensed in another state making a clinical presentation sponsored by a bona fide dental or dental hygiene society or association or an accredited dental or dental hygiene education program approved by the board.

(b) Bona fide students of dental hygiene who engage in clinical studies during the period of their enrollment and as a part of the course of study in an Oregon dental hygiene education program. The program must be accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, or its successor agency, and approved by the board. The clinical study may be conducted on the premises of the program or in a clinical setting located off the premises. The facility, the instructional staff and the course of study at the off-premises location must meet minimum requirements prescribed by the rules of the board, and the clinical study at the off-premises location must be performed under the indirect supervision of a member of the faculty.

(c) Bona fide students of dental hygiene who engage in community-based or clinical studies as an elective or required rotation in a clinical setting located in Oregon during the period of their enrollment and as a part of the course of study in a dental hygiene education program located outside of Oregon. The program must be accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency. The community-based or clinical studies must:

(A) Meet minimum requirements prescribed by the rules of the board; and

(B) Be performed under the indirect supervision of a member of the faculty of the Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry or another Oregon institution with an accredited dental hygiene education program approved by the board.

(d) Students of dental hygiene or graduates of dental hygiene programs who engage in clinical studies as part of a course of study or continuing education course offered by an institution with a dental or dental hygiene program. The program must be accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency.

(e) Candidates who are preparing for licensure examination to practice dental hygiene and whose application has been accepted by the board or its agent, if the clinical preparation is conducted in a clinic located on premises approved for that purpose by the board and if the procedures are limited to examination only.

(f) Dental hygienists practicing in the discharge of official duties as employees of the United States Government and any of its agencies.

(g) Instructors of dental hygiene, whether full- or part-time, while exclusively engaged in teaching activities and while employed in accredited dental hygiene educational programs.

(h) Dental hygienists who are employed by public health agencies and who are not engaged in direct delivery of clinical dental hygiene services to patients.

(i) Counselors and health assistants who have been trained in the application of fluoride varnishes to the teeth of children and who apply fluoride varnishes only to the teeth of children enrolled in or receiving services from the Women, Infants and Children Program, the Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten Program or a federal Head Start grant program.

(j) Persons acting in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education under ORS 336.213 (Dental screenings) to provide dental screenings to students.

(k) Dental hygienists licensed in another state or United States territory and practicing in this state under ORS 676.347 (Volunteer practice by out-of-state health care practitioner) . [Amended by 1963 c.266 §2; 1983 c.169 §19; 2003 c.310 §2; 2005 c.504 §2; 2007 c.379 §5; 2009 c.582 §1; 2012 c.80 §2; 2015 c.558 §5; 2017 c.342 §2; 2022 c.62 §6; 2023 c.547 §29]

Source: Section 680.020 — Practice of dental hygiene without license prohibited; applicability of dental hygiene license requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.200 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.200
680.200 Issuing expanded practice permit
Status: in_force

(1) Upon application accompanied by the fee established by the Oregon Board of Dentistry, the board shall grant a permit to practice as an expanded practice dental hygienist to an applicant who:

(a) Holds a valid, unrestricted Oregon dental hygiene license;

(b) Presents proof of current professional liability insurance coverage;

(c) Presents documentation satisfactory to the board of successful completion of an emergency life support course for health professionals, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, from an agency or educational institution approved by the board; and

(d) Presents documentation satisfactory to the board that the applicant has:

(A) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Completed 2,500 hours of supervised dental hygiene practice; and

(ii) After licensure as a dental hygienist, completed 40 hours of courses, chosen by the applicant, in clinical dental hygiene or public health sponsored by continuing education providers approved by the board; or

(B) Completed a course of study approved by the board that includes at least 500 hours of dental hygiene practice, completed before or after graduation from a dental hygiene program, on patients described in ORS 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) while under the indirect supervision of a member of the faculty of a dental program or dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency.

(2) A permit issued pursuant to subsection (1) of this section expires two years following the date of issuance unless renewed on or before that date by:

(a) Payment of the renewal fee as set by the board;

(b) Submission to the board of satisfactory evidence of completion of at least 36 hours of continuing education;

(c) Presentation to the board of proof of professional liability insurance coverage; and

(d) Completion of a survey developed by the board that measures the success of the expanded practice dental hygienist program against baseline data.

(3) The board may refuse to issue or renew an expanded practice dental hygienist permit or may suspend or revoke the permit of an expanded practice dental hygienist who has been convicted of an offense or been disciplined by a dental licensing body in a manner that bears, in the judgment of the board, a demonstrable relationship to the ability of the applicant to practice expanded practice dental hygiene in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or ORS chapter 679, or who has falsified an application for permit, or any person for any cause described under ORS 679.140 (Discipline of licensee) or 679.170 (Prohibited practices) . [1997 c.251 §2; 2003 c.310 §3; 2007 c.379 §2; 2009 c.582 §3; 2011 c.716 §7; 2017 c.342 §3]

Source: Section 680.200 — Issuing expanded practice permit; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.045 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.045
692.045 Funeral service practitioner license
Status: in_force

(1) The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall issue a license to an individual to practice as a funeral service practitioner if the individual meets the following requirements:

(a) The individual must apply to the board for a funeral service practitioner license on an application form provided by the board.

(b) The individual must pass an examination offered by the board under ORS 692.070 (Scope of examination for funeral service practitioner license) after the individual applies for the funeral service practitioner license.

(c) The individual must complete training as a funeral service practitioner trainee under ORS 692.190 (Application for registration as funeral service practitioner trainee or embalmer trainee) .

(2) An individual may not take an examination under ORS 692.070 (Scope of examination for funeral service practitioner license) until the individual has provided written evidence of graduation from an associate degree program meeting the requirements established by board rule.

(3) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(c) or (2) of this section if the applicant provides the board with documentation of military training or experience that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the education or experience required by subsection (1)(c) or (2) of this section.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, an applicant who has four years of experience as a licensed funeral service practitioner or embalmer in this state or in another state and who is in good standing with the board or with the licensing authority from another state is considered to have met any educational requirement necessary to take the examination under ORS 692.070 (Scope of examination for funeral service practitioner license) . [1983 c.810 §6; 1989 c.177 §3; 1993 c.308 §4; 1997 c.638 §4; 1999 c.724 §8; 2007 c.170 §3; 2012 c.43 §25; 2015 c.367 §1]

Source: Section 692.045 — Funeral service practitioner license; application; examination; experience , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.704 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.704
676.704 Prohibition on operation without authorization
Status: in_force

(1) A temporary staffing agency may not operate in this state without an authorization issued or renewed under ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) .

(2) Each separate physical location of a temporary staffing agency must obtain an authorization under ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) . [2022 c.92 §4]

Source: Section 676.704 — Prohibition on operation without authorization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.722 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.722
697.722 Execution or attachment of trust account funds
Status: in_force

Funds in a trust account that a debt management service provider maintains under ORS 697.682 (Trust accounts for client funds) are not subject to execution or attachment on a claim against the debt management service provider. [1983 c.17 §14; 2009 c.604 §12]

Source: Section 697.722 — Execution or attachment of trust account funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.325 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.325
670.325 Proceedings on denial of license
Status: in_force

(1) All proceedings for the refusal to issue, or the suspension or revocation of any license, certificate of registration or other evidence of authority required to practice any profession subject to the authority of a professional licensing or advisory board shall be conducted pursuant to the procedure for contested cases required or authorized by ORS chapter 183.

(2) If a professional licensing or advisory board decides that any person has or is about to engage in any activity that is or will be a violation of law the board is charged with enforcing, the board may institute a proceeding in an appropriate circuit court to restrain the activity or proposed activity. An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damages, but does not relieve the defendant of any criminal liability.

(3) Any administrative law judge conducting a hearing for a professional licensing board is vested with full authority of the board to schedule and conduct hearings on behalf and in the name of the board on all matters referred to the administrative law judge for hearing by the board, including proceedings for placing persons registered or licensed by the board on probation and for suspension and revocation of registration or licenses, and shall cause to be prepared and furnished to the board, for decision thereon by the board, a complete written transcript of the record of the hearing. The transcript shall contain all evidence introduced at the hearing and all pleas, motions and objections and all rulings of the administrative law judge. Each administrative law judge may administer oaths and issue summonses, notices and subpoenas, but may not place any registrant or licensee on probation or issue, refuse, suspend or revoke a registration or license. [1971 c.753 §13; 1987 c.414 §99; 1999 c.849 §155; 2003 c.75 §108]

Source: Section 670.325 — Proceedings on denial of license; restraining violations; authority of administrative law judge; record of proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.143 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.143
692.143 License to practice as death care consultant
Status: in_force

The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall issue a license to an individual to practice as a death care consultant if the individual:

(1) Applies to the board for a death care consultant license on an application form provided by the board;

(2) Passes an examination offered by the board that tests applicants on state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to the care, preparation, disposition and transportation of dead human bodies;

(3) Pays fees required by the board by rule; and

(4) Meets any other requirement established by the board by rule. [2009 c.709 §4; 2015 c.367 §11]

Source: Section 692.143 — License to practice as death care consultant; application; qualifications of applicant; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.612 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.612
679.612 Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not practice dental therapy or assume or use any title, words or abbreviations, including the title or designation “dental therapist,” that indicate that the person is authorized to practice dental therapy unless the person is licensed under ORS 679.603 (Dental therapy license) .

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

(a) The practice of dental therapy by a health care provider performing services within the health care provider’s authorized scope of practice.

(b) The practice of dental therapy in the discharge of official duties on behalf of the United States government, including but not limited to the Armed Forces of the United States, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Public Health Service, the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(c) The practice of dental therapy pursuant to an educational program described in ORS 679.603 (Dental therapy license) .

(d) A dental therapist authorized to practice in another state or jurisdiction from making a clinical presentation sponsored by a bona fide dental or dental therapy association or society or an accredited dental or dental therapy education program approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

(e) Bona fide students of dental therapy from engaging in clinical studies during the period of their enrollment and as a part of the course of study in a dental therapy education program described in ORS 679.603 (Dental therapy license) (1). The clinical studies may be conducted on the premises of the program or in a clinical setting located off the premises. The facility, instructional staff and course of study at an off-premises location must meet minimum requirements established by the board by rule. The clinical studies at the off-premises location must be performed under the indirect supervision of a member of the program faculty.

(f) Bona fide full-time students of dental therapy, during the period of their enrollment and as a part of the course of study in a dental therapy education program located outside of Oregon that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency, from engaging in community-based or clinical studies as an elective or required rotation in a clinical setting located in Oregon, if the community-based or clinical studies meet minimum requirements established by the board by rule and are performed under the indirect supervision of a member of the faculty of the Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry.

(g) The performance of duties by a federally certified dental health aide therapist or tribally authorized dental therapist in a clinic operated by the Indian Health Service, including, as described in 25 U.S.C. 1603, an Indian Health Service Direct Service Tribe clinic, a clinic operated under an Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (P.L. 93-638) contract or a clinic operated under an urban Indian organization. [2021 c.530 §6]

Source: Section 679.612 — Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 694.015 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 694 / Section 694.015
694.015 Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Dealing in hearing aids” means the sale, lease or rental, attempted sale, lease or rental or ordering the use of hearing aids in conjunction with the evaluation or measurement of the powers or range of human hearing and the recommendation, selection or adaptation of hearing aids.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Hearing aid” means any prosthetic instrument or device designed for or represented as aiding, improving or correcting defective human hearing and any parts, attachments or accessories of such an instrument or device.

(b) “Hearing aid” does not include:

(A) Any device which is surgically implanted or otherwise medically inserted by a physician licensed by ORS chapter 677 for the purpose of treating or correcting a hearing impairment; or

(B) An over-the-counter hearing aid.

(3) “Over-the-counter hearing aid” has the meaning given that term in 21 C.F.R. 800.30. [1959 c.634 §1; 1967 c.631 §1; 1971 c.650 §28; 1985 c.227 §3; 1999 c.885 §43; 2005 c.648 §87; 2013 c.568 §110; 2023 c.109 §1]

Source: Section 694.015 — Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors694.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.132 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.132
686.132 Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license or permit
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may refuse to issue or renew a license or permit if it finds that the applicant has committed any act or omission which if committed by a licensee or permittee would constitute unprofessional or dishonorable conduct under ORS 686.120 (Grounds for discipline) , 686.130 (“Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct” defined) or any rule of the board. [1993 c.491 §16]

Source: Section 686.132 — Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license or permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.900 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.900
704.900 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the State Marine Board may impose a civil penalty for failure to comply with ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) , 704.021 (Proof of compliance with registration requirements) , 704.065 (Decal to be affixed to boat) or 704.070 (Requirements for safety equipment, experience and training) or for violation of ORS 704.030 (False statements in registration application) .

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

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) , the person to whom the notice is addressed shall have 30 days from the date of service of the notice in which to make written application for a hearing before the board.

(4) The board shall adopt rules implementing these provisions, including a schedule of civil penalties. The civil penalty for each violation shall not exceed $500.

(5) A civil penalty imposed under this section may be remitted or reduced upon such terms and conditions as the board considers proper and consistent with the public health and safety.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

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

(A) Any prior violations of ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) , 704.021 (Proof of compliance with registration requirements) , 704.030 (False statements in registration application) , 704.065 (Decal to be affixed to boat) or 704.070 (Requirements for safety equipment, experience and training) .

(B) The immediacy and extent to which the violation threatens the public health or safety.

(b) The penalty imposed under this section may be remitted or mitigated upon such terms and conditions as the board determines to be proper and consistent with the public benefit. Upon the request of the person incurring the penalty, the board shall consider evidence of the economic and financial conditions of the person in determining whether a penalty shall be remitted or mitigated.

(7) All penalties recovered under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Outfitters and Guides Account. [1989 c.586 §3; 1991 c.734 §93; 2005 c.438 §9]

Source: Section 704.900 — Civil penalties; procedure; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.463 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.463
676.463 Financial incentive program participation data
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “financial incentive programs” includes but is not limited to the:

(a) Rural health care provider tax credit available under ORS 315.613 (Credit available to persons providing rural medical care and affiliated with certain rural hospitals) ;

(b) Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative created by ORS 348.303 (Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative) ; and

(c) Incentives provided by the health care provider incentive program created by ORS 676.454 (Health care provider incentive program) .

(2) In order to evaluate the effectiveness of state financial incentive programs in recruiting health care providers to practice in rural and medically underserved areas and retaining health care providers in rural and medically underserved areas, the Oregon Health Policy Board shall collect information about financial incentive program participants, which may include:

(a) The month and year of entry into the program;

(b) The locations of service and duration of service in each location;

(c) The main services provided, discipline, specialty and hours of direct patient care;

(d) The percentage of services provided through telemedicine; and

(e) Other demographic information that the board and the Office of Rural Health determine to be useful in the evaluation.

(3) To collect the data described in subsection (2) of this section, the board shall use unique provider identifiers and link the identifiers to the provider data reported under ORS 442.373 (Health care data reporting by health insurers) .

(4) The board shall compile and analyze the data collected under this section and report its findings and analysis to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health every two years. [2017 c.718 §2; 2017 c.718 §17]

Source: Section 676.463 — Financial incentive program participation data; reporting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.290 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.290
675.290 License renewal procedure
Status: in_force

Each licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall apply to the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board prior to the expiration of a license for a renewal of a license. Each applicant for renewal of a license shall pay a renewal fee, in an amount established by the board, at the time of filing a renewal application. Any license that is not renewed before June 1 of even-numbered years, or before such date as may be specified by board rule, shall automatically lapse. The board may revive and renew any lapsed license upon payment to it of a delinquent fee in the amount of $50. However, late renewal of a license may not be granted more than three years after its expiration. [1977 c.858 §10; 1981 c.250 §8; 1989 c.338 §4; 2003 c.130 §3; 2007 c.768 §43]

Source: Section 675.290 — License renewal procedure; delinquent fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.700 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.700
689.700 Telepharmacy
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “telepharmacy” means the delivery of pharmacy services by a pharmacist, through the use of a variety of electronic and telecommunications technologies, to a patient at a remote location staffed by a pharmacy technician.

(2) The pharmacy services for which a pharmacist may use telepharmacy include the supervision of the dispensation of prescription drugs to a patient.

(3) The remote location at which a patient receives pharmacy services through the use of telepharmacy must be affiliated with the pharmacy where the pharmacist providing the pharmacy services through telepharmacy regularly engages in the practice of pharmacy.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Board of Pharmacy shall adopt rules to carry out this section. The rules adopted under this section must include rules:

(A) Regarding remote supervision of a pharmacy technician in order to facilitate the use of telepharmacy; and

(B) Describing the pharmacy services that a pharmacist may provide through telepharmacy.

(b) In adopting rules under this section, the board may not establish standards for telepharmacy that are more restrictive than standards for the delivery of in-person pharmacy services, including standards regarding prescription and dispensation of drugs. This paragraph may not be construed to limit the authority of the board to adopt rules to require compliance with any applicable federal law. [2021 c.340 §2; 2022 c.45 §19]

Source: Section 689.700 — Telepharmacy; requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.055 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.055
690.055 Facility license and temporary facility permit requirements
Status: in_force

(1) To be issued a license to operate a facility, each applicant shall:

(a) Be 18 years of age or older, if the applicant is a natural person.

(b) Comply with the rules of the Board of Cosmetology concerning health, safety and infection control.

(c) Comply with the applicable health and safety laws and rules of the Oregon Health Authority and any other state agencies.

(d) Pay the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(e) If the applicant is an entity other than a natural person, be formed and operated in accordance with Oregon law.

(2) To be issued a temporary facility permit, each applicant must:

(a) Operate the facility on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 30 consecutive calendar days and in accordance with rules of the board.

(b) Be 18 years of age or older, if the applicant is a natural person.

(c) Apply on forms prescribed by the Health Licensing Office prior to opening for business.

(d) Comply with the rules of the board concerning health, safety and infection control.

(e) Comply with the applicable health and safety laws and rules of the Oregon Health Authority and any other state agencies.

(f) Pay the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(g) If the applicant is an entity other than a natural person, be formed and operated in accordance with Oregon law.

(3) The office may adopt rules for the administration of this section.

(4) A license issued under this section shall confer on a facility owner the right to operate the facility and to advertise the services for which the facility is licensed. [1977 c.886 §6; 1981 c.141 §2; 1983 c.151 §7; 1993 c.267 §6; 1999 c.425 §10; 2003 c.547 §41; 2005 c.648 §54; 2009 c.595 §1105; 2009 c.701 §35; 2013 c.314 §38; 2013 c.568 §82]

Source: Section 690.055 — Facility license and temporary facility permit requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.017 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.017
702.017 Application form
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for registration as an athlete agent shall submit an application for registration to the Department of Education in a form prescribed by the department and, if requested by the department, shall allow the department to take fingerprints for the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) .

(2) The application must be in the name of an individual and, except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, signed or otherwise authenticated by the applicant under penalty of perjury. The application must state or contain:

(a) The name of the applicant and the address of the applicant’s principal place of business;

(b) The applicant’s date of birth and place of birth;

(c) The following contact information for the applicant:

(A) Cellular and work telephone numbers; and

(B) Any means of electronic communication, including a facsimile number, electronic mail address and personal, business or employer website addresses;

(d) The following information about the applicant’s business or employer, if applicable:

(A) Name, address and telephone numbers;

(B) The nature of the business; and

(C) The type of organization;

(e) Each social media account with which the applicant or applicant’s business or employer is affiliated;

(f) Any business or occupation engaged in by the applicant for the five years preceding the date of submission of the application, including self-employment and employment by others, and any professional or occupational license, registration or certification held by the applicant during that time;

(g) A description of the applicant’s:

(A) Formal training as an athlete agent;

(B) Practical experience as an athlete agent; and

(C) Educational background relating to the applicant’s activities as an athlete agent;

(h) The names and addresses of three individuals not related to the applicant who are willing to serve as references;

(i) The name, sport and last known team for each individual for whom the applicant acted as an athlete agent during the five years preceding the date of submission of the application;

(j) The names and addresses of all persons who are:

(A) A partner, member, officer, manager, associate or profit sharer of the athlete agent’s business or who directly or indirectly hold an equity interest of five percent or greater of the athlete agent’s business if the business is not a corporation; and

(B) An officer or director of a corporation employing the athlete agent or a shareholder having an interest of five percent or greater in the corporation;

(k) A description of the status of any application by the applicant, or any person named under paragraph (j) of this subsection, for a state or federal business, professional or occupational license, other than as an athlete agent, from a state or federal agency, including any denial, refusal to renew, suspension, withdrawal or termination of the license and any reprimand or censure related to the license;

(L) Whether the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (j) of this subsection has pleaded guilty or no contest to, has been convicted of, or has charges pending for a crime that, if committed in Oregon, would be a crime involving moral turpitude or a felony, and if so, identification of the following:

(A) The name of the crime;

(B) The law enforcement agency involved; and

(C) If applicable, the date of conviction and penalty imposed;

(m) Whether there has been any administrative or judicial determination that the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (j) of this subsection has made a false, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent representation;

(n) Whether there has been any denial of an application for, suspension or revocation of, refusal to renew or abandonment of the registration or licensure of the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (j) of this subsection as an athlete agent in any state;

(o) Any sanction, suspension or disciplinary action taken against the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (j) of this subsection arising out of occupational or professional conduct;

(p) Any instance in which the conduct of the applicant or any person named pursuant to paragraph (j) of this subsection resulted in the imposition of a sanction, suspension or declaration of ineligibility to participate in an interscholastic, intercollegiate or professional athletic event on a student athlete or an educational institution;

(q) The name of each student athlete for whom the applicant acted as an athlete agent for the five years preceding the date of submission of the application or, if the athlete is a minor, the name of the parent or guardian of the athlete, together with the athlete’s sport and last known team;

(r) Whether, within the 15 years preceding the date of submission of the application, the applicant, or any person named pursuant to paragraph (j) of this subsection, has been a defendant or respondent in a civil proceeding, including a proceeding seeking an adjudication of incompetence, and, if so, the date and a full explanation of each proceeding;

(s) Whether the applicant, or any person named under paragraph (j) of this subsection, has an unsatisfied judgment or order or a judgment of continuing effect for spousal support or child support and the applicant or person is in arrears as of the date of the application;

(t) Whether, within the 10 years preceding the date of submission of the application, the applicant, or any person named pursuant to paragraph (j) of this subsection, was adjudicated as bankrupt or was an owner of a business that was adjudicated as bankrupt;

(u) Each state in which the applicant currently is registered as an athlete agent or has applied to be registered as an athlete agent;

(v) If the applicant is certified or registered by a professional league or player’s association:

(A) The name of the league or association;

(B) The date of certification or registration, and the date of expiration of the certification or registration, if any; and

(C) If applicable, the date of any denial of an application for, suspension or revocation of, refusal to renew, withdrawal of, or termination of, the certification or registration or any reprimand or censure related to the certification or registration; and

(w) Any other information required by the department.

(3) Instead of proceeding under subsection (2) of this section, an individual registered as an athlete agent in another state may apply for registration as an athlete agent in this state by submitting to the department:

(a) A copy of the application for registration in the other state;

(b) A statement that identifies any material change in the information on the application or verifies there is no material change in the information, signed under penalty of perjury; and

(c) A copy of the certificate of registration from the other state.

(4) The department shall issue a certificate of registration to an individual who applies for registration under subsection (3) of this section if the department determines:

(a) The application and registration requirements of the other state are substantially similar to or more restrictive than ORS 702.005 (Definitions) to 702.065 (Uniformity of law) , 702.991 (Criminal penalties) and 702.994 (Civil penalties) ; and

(b) The registration has not been suspended or revoked and no action involving the individual’s conduct as an athlete agent is pending against the individual or the individual’s registration in any state.

(5) For purposes of implementing subsection (4) of this section, the department shall:

(a) Cooperate with national organizations concerned with athlete agent issues and agencies in other states that register athlete agents to develop a common registration form and determine which states have laws that are substantially similar to or more restrictive than ORS 702.005 (Definitions) to 702.065 (Uniformity of law) , 702.991 (Criminal penalties) and 702.994 (Civil penalties) ; and

(b) Exchange information, including information related to actions taken against registered athlete agents or their registrations, with those organizations and agencies. [1999 c.1079 §3; 2005 c.730 §§41,87; 2017 c.113 §4]

Source: Section 702.017 — Application form; contents; issuance of certificate of registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.255 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.255
686.255 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may impose fees for the following:

(a) License or permit issuance or renewal.

(b) Examination for licensure.

(c) Temporary license.

(d) Duplicate license.

(e) Veterinary technician license.

(f) Delinquent renewal.

(g) Application and certification fee for certified euthanasia technicians and employers.

(h) Verification of a license of a veterinarian applying for license under reciprocity with another state.

(2) 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 board pertaining to the purpose for which the fee or charge is established, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the board’s budget, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board. [Formerly 686.080; 1989 c.171 §77; 1991 c.703 §29; 1993 c.491 §10; 2023 c.602 §26]

Source: Section 686.255 — Fees; how determined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.571 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.571
675.571 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall collect fees for:

(a) Examination and reexamination.

(b) An initial authorization to practice regulated social work.

(c) Renewal of an authorization to practice regulated social work.

(d) Delinquent renewal of an authorization to practice regulated social work.

(2) Fees collected under subsection (1) of this section shall be deposited in the State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account established under ORS 675.597 (State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account) and shall be used to defray the expenses of the board.

(3) Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees and charges established under this section may not exceed the cost of administering the regulatory program pertaining to the purpose for which the fee or charge is established, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the budget of the State Board of Licensed Social Workers, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board.

(4) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may impose a delinquent renewal fee for an authorization to practice regulated social work if the application for renewal is not filed and accepted by the renewal date established by the board by rule, but is filed and accepted within 30 days of the renewal date. An authorization to practice regulated social work is lapsed if an application for renewal is not filed and accepted within 30 days of the renewal date.

(5) Fees collected under this section are nonrefundable. [1989 c.721 §36 (enacted in lieu of 675.570); 1991 c.703 §20; 1993 c.8 §1; 2005 c.22 §477; 2005 c.36 §2; 2009 c.442 §16; 2023 c.602 §17]

Source: Section 675.571 — Fees; authorization; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.832 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.832
697.832 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may impose a civil penalty on a person in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for each violation of ORS 697.612 (Registration requirement) or 697.642 (Bond requirement) to 697.702 (Interference with records of debt management service provider) , rules adopted under ORS 697.632 (Registration procedure) or order issued under ORS 697.825 (Enforcement) .

(2) The director shall impose a civil penalty on a person under this section in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) , the person to whom the notice is addressed has 10 days from the date on which the notice was mailed in which to apply for a hearing before the director.

(4) Paying or tendering payment for a civil penalty imposed under this section does not relieve a person from the obligation to comply with the applicable statute or rule.

(5) All penalties recovered under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the General Fund and are available for general governmental expenses. [1983 c.17 §24a; 1989 c.706 §25; 1991 c.734 §88; 2005 c.338 §20; 2009 c.604 §18]

Source: Section 697.832 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.863 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.863
676.863 Oregon Health Authority list of continuing education opportunities
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall develop a list of continuing education opportunities related to suicide risk assessment, treatment and management and make the list available to each board, as defined in ORS 676.860 (Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for physical health care providers) and 676.866 (Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for behavioral health care providers) .

(2) In developing the list, the authority shall:

(a) Consider suicide risk assessment, treatment and management training programs recommended by organizations that provide suicide awareness advocacy and education; and

(b) Consult with institutions of higher education and experts in suicide risk assessment, treatment and management. [2017 c.511 §2; 2021 c.114 §6]

Source: Section 676.863 — Oregon Health Authority list of continuing education opportunities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.139 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.139
689.139 State Board of Pharmacy Account
Status: in_force

The State Board of Pharmacy Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the State Board of Pharmacy shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the board to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the board. Any interest or other income from moneys in the account shall be credited to the account. [2005 c.726 §10]

Source: Section 689.139 — State Board of Pharmacy Account; disposition of receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.495 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.495
701.495 Residential locksmith services contractor license
Status: repealed

(1) A residential locksmith services contractor license authorizes the holder to operate a business providing the services of locksmiths as defined in ORS 701.475 (Definitions for ORS 701.475 to 701.490) for residential or small commercial structures, but does not authorize the holder to engage in other contractor activities.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 701.126, the Construction Contractors Board may not impose a continuing education requirement for a residential locksmith services contractor. This subsection does not exempt a responsible managing individual for the business from compliance with any continuing education requirements established by the board under ORS 701.485 (Standards of practice and professional conduct) for a certified locksmith.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 701.122 (Training requirements for individuals and businesses) , the board may not require a residential locksmith services contractor or the responsible managing individual for the business to take a test measuring the knowledge of the contractor or responsible managing individual regarding business practices and laws affecting construction contractors. [2013 c.300 §4]

Note: 701.126 was repealed by section 6, chapter 718, Oregon Laws 2013. The text of 701.495 (Residential locksmith services contractor license) was not amended by enactment of the Legislative Assembly to reflect the repeal. Editorial adjustment of 701.495 (Residential locksmith services contractor license) for the repeal of 701.126 has not been made.

Source: Section 701.495 — Residential locksmith services contractor license; exemption from testing and continuing education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.005 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.005
700.005 Purpose
Status: in_force

Recognizing that to regulate our environment for protection of the public’s health is not a natural right of any person but is a privilege granted by legislative authority, it is necessary in the interests of the health, safety and welfare of the people of this state to provide for the granting of that privilege and the regulation of its use, to the end that the public is protected from unauthorized or unqualified persons and from unprofessional conduct by persons registered to practice under this chapter. [1983 c.189 §13]

Source: Section 700.005 — Purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.655 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.655
689.655 Power to administer drugs and devices
Status: in_force

A pharmacist may administer a drug or device if the pharmacist is acting:

(1) Under the direction of or pursuant to a lawful prescription or order issued by a licensed practitioner acting within the scope of the practitioner’s practice; and

(2) In accordance with the rules adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy regarding the administration of drugs and devices. [1999 c.350 §3e; 2009 c.326 §5]

Note: Section 3f, chapter 350, Oregon Laws 1999, provides:

Sec. 3f. Nothing in this 1999 Act shall be construed to allow a pharmacist to prescribe drugs or to dispense or administer any drug or device that requires a prescription without a prescription or order of a practitioner authorized to prescribe drugs. [1999 c.350 §3f]

Source: Section 689.655 — Power to administer drugs and devices; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.085 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.085
677.085 What constitutes practice of medicine
Status: in_force

A person is practicing medicine if the person does one or more of the following:

(1) Advertise, hold out to the public or represent in any manner that the person is authorized to practice medicine in this state.

(2) For compensation directly or indirectly received or to be received, offer or undertake to prescribe, give or administer any drug or medicine for the use of any other person.

(3) Offer or undertake to perform any surgical operation upon any person.

(4) Offer or undertake to diagnose, cure or treat in any manner, or by any means, methods, devices or instrumentalities, any disease, illness, pain, wound, fracture, infirmity, deformity, defect or abnormal physical or mental condition of any person.

(5) Except as provided in ORS 677.060 (Persons and practices not within scope of chapter) , append the letters “M.D.,” “D.O.” or “P.A.” to the person’s name, or use the words “Doctor,” “Physician,” “Surgeon,” “Physician Assistant,” or any abbreviation or combination thereof, or any letters or words of similar import in connection with the person’s name, or any trade name in which the person is interested, in the conduct of any occupation or profession pertaining to the diagnosis or treatment of human diseases or conditions mentioned in this section. [Formerly 677.030; 1989 c.830 §3; 2023 c.314 §1]

Source: Section 677.085 — What constitutes practice of medicine , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.153 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.153
673.153 Holders of licenses issued by other states
Status: in_force

(1) A holder of a license with a principal place of business in another state may practice public accountancy in this state if the holder has a license from another state that is of substantial equivalency, as defined in ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) (21).

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A holder authorized under subsection (1) of this section meets this state’s requirements to practice public accountancy and has all the rights and privileges of certificate holders and licensees of this state without the need to obtain a certificate under ORS 673.040 (Eligibility for certificate of certified public accountant) or a permit under ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) .

(b) The Oregon Board of Accountancy may not require, as a condition for practicing public accountancy under this section, an authorized holder to:

(A) Provide notice that the holder practices or intends to practice public accountancy in this state;

(B) Pay an annual fee for the authorization; or

(C) Provide any other submission.

(3) An authorized holder practicing public accountancy under this section is deemed to:

(a) Consent to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of the board;

(b) Agree to comply with the requirements of ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) and any rules adopted thereunder;

(c) If the license under which the holder is authorized to practice public accountancy under this section is no longer valid, agree to immediately cease offering or rendering professional services in this state individually or on behalf of a business firm; and

(d) Agree to the appointment of the other state’s licensing authority as the agent of the holder, upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding by the board against the holder.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A business organization that employs a holder authorized to practice public accountancy under this section is deemed to:

(A) Consent to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of the board;

(B) Agree to comply with the requirements of ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) and any rules adopted thereunder;

(C) If the license under which the holder is authorized to practice public accountancy under this section is no longer valid, agree to require the following persons to immediately cease offering or rendering professional services in this state:

(i) The holder; and

(ii) Any other person who is employed by the business organization and who is offering or rendering professional services in this state pursuant to the holder being authorized to practice public accountancy under this section; and

(D) Agree to the appointment of the licensing authority of the state issuing the license that is the basis of the holder’s authorization to practice public accountancy under this section as the agent of the business organization, upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding by the board against the business organization that employs the holder during the time the holder is practicing public accountancy in this state.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, a person practicing as a sole proprietor is a business organization.

(5) A holder authorized to practice public accountancy under this section may not perform the following professional services for a business organization that has its home office in this state unless the business organization is registered under ORS 673.160 (Registration of business organizations) :

(a) Financial statement audits or other engagements to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS);

(b) Examinations of prospective financial information to be performed in accordance with the Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE); and

(c) Engagements to be performed in accordance with the auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. [2001 c.638 §3; 2001 c.638 §3a; 2009 c.531 §3]

Source: Section 673.153 — Holders of licenses issued by other states; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.655 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.655
673.655 Continuing education requirement
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, upon annual renewal of a tax preparer’s or tax consultant’s license, each person licensed as a tax consultant or tax preparer under ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) shall submit evidence satisfactory to the State Board of Tax Practitioners that the person has completed at least 30 hours of instruction or seminar in subjects related to income tax preparation since the preceding license renewal date. If the board does not receive evidence that the continuing education requirement has been completed by the applicant, the board shall not renew the applicant’s active license.

(2) The board may exempt a tax consultant or tax preparer from the continuing education required by this section upon application showing evidence satisfactory to the board of inability to comply because of unusual or extenuating circumstances. [1973 c.387 §10; 1975 c.464 §17; 1985 c.559 §7]

Source: Section 673.655 — Continuing education requirement; waiver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.445 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.445
701.445 Home inspectors
Status: in_force

(1) An individual may not undertake, offer to undertake or submit a bid to do work as a home inspector unless the individual is certified as a home inspector under this section by the Construction Contractors Board and is an owner of, or employed by, a business that is licensed by the board.

(2) A business may not undertake, offer to undertake or submit a bid to do work as a home inspector unless the business is licensed by the board under this chapter and has an owner or an employee who is certified as a home inspector under this section. The board may adopt rules for determining whether an inspection and report that is limited to one or more specific systems or components of a residential structure or appurtenance is a sufficient assessment of the overall physical condition of the structure or appurtenance to constitute the services of a home inspector.

(3) The board shall adopt minimum standards of practice and professional conduct.

(4) The board shall require that an applicant for certification as a home inspector pass a test demonstrating the competency of the applicant to act as a home inspector. The board may adopt rules accepting the results of competency testing by a nationally recognized certification program for home inspectors. The board may adopt rules establishing additional requirements for the issuance or renewal of a home inspector certificate, including but not limited to training and continuing education requirements.

(5) The board shall adopt rules establishing procedures for the issuance, renewal and revocation of home inspector certification.

(6) The board may adopt rules establishing fees necessary for the administration of this section. The fees may not exceed the following:

(a) $50 for application.

(b) $50 for testing.

(c) $150 for issuance of an initial two-year certificate.

(d) $150 for renewal of a two-year certificate.

(7) This section does not apply to a person acting within the scope of a license, certificate or registration issued to the person by the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board under ORS chapter 674. [Formerly 701.350]

Note: Section 3b, chapter 814, Oregon Laws 1997, provides:

Sec. 3b. The requirements of section 3 of this Act [ 701.445 (Home inspectors) (1) and (2)] shall not apply to a person registered each year as a general contractor under ORS chapter 701 during the period from January 1, 1991, through the effective date of this Act [August 11, 1997]. [1997 c.814 §3b]

Source: Section 701.445 — Home inspectors; certification; rules; fees; exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.070 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.070
693.070 License number
Status: in_force

All licenses shall bear:

(1) The date of issue and date of expiration; and

(2) An identification number assigned by the State Plumbing Board. [Amended by 1975 c.429 §15; 1981 c.438 §16; 2005 c.758 §47]

Source: Section 693.070 — License number; issue and expiration dates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.825 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.825
675.825 Prohibited practices
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not:

(a) Attempt to obtain or obtain a license or license renewal by bribery or fraudulent representation.

(b) Engage in or purport to the public to be engaged in the practice of professional counseling under the title “licensed professional counselor” unless the person is a licensee.

(c) Engage in or purport to the public to be engaged in the practice of marriage and family therapy under the title of “licensed marriage and family therapist” unless the person is a licensee.

(d) Engage in the practice of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy unless:

(A) The person is a licensee, registered associate or graduate student pursuing a graduate degree in counseling or marriage and family therapy; or

(B) The person is exempted from the licensing requirements of ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) by subsection (3) of this section.

(e) Provide counseling or therapy services of a psychotherapeutic nature if the person’s license to practice as a professional counselor or as a marriage and family therapist has been revoked by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists because the person engaged in sexual activity with a client.

(2) A licensed psychologist whose license, or a regulated social worker whose authorization to practice regulated social work, was issued prior to October 1, 1991, may use the title “marriage and family therapist.”

(3) The licensing requirements of ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) do not apply to a person who is:

(a) Licensed, certified, registered or similarly regulated under the laws of this state and who is performing duties within the authorized scope of practice of the license, certification, registration or regulation.

(b) A recognized member of the clergy, provided that the person is acting in the person’s ministerial capacity.

(c) Employed by a local, state or federal agency, a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or any agency licensed or certified by the state to provide mental health or health services, if the person’s activities constituting professional counseling or marriage and family therapy are performed within the scope of the person’s employment.

(d) Authorized to provide addiction treatment services under rules of the Department of Human Services.

(4) Nothing in ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) limits or prevents the practice of a person’s profession or restricts a person from providing counseling services or services related to marriage and family if the person:

(a) Does not meet the requirements of ORS 675.715 (Application) (1)(b); or

(b) Does not practice:

(A) Marriage and family therapy as defined in ORS 675.705 (Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835) (7)(a); or

(B) Professional counseling as defined in ORS 675.705 (Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835) (8)(a).

(5) Each violation of this section is a separate violation.

(6) The board may levy a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 for each separate violation of this section. [1989 c.721 §18; 1993 c.546 §113; 2009 c.442 §24; 2009 c.549 §9; 2013 c.211 §4; 2019 c.384 §3; 2021 c.677 §12; 2022 c.17 §4]

Source: Section 675.825 — Prohibited practices; exceptions; civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.785 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.785
675.785 Powers and duties of board
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists has the following powers and duties:

(1) In accordance with the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of the laws the board is charged with administering.

(2) Subject to applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, the board may appoint, prescribe the duties and fix the compensation of employees of the board necessary to carry out the duties of the board.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board may impose nonrefundable fees in an amount set by rule for the following:

(A) License application.

(B) First issuance of a license.

(C) Renewal of a license.

(D) Late filing of a license renewal.

(E) Renewal of registration as an associate.

(F) Examinations. Examination fees may not exceed the costs incurred in administering the particular examination.

(G) Limited permits.

(b) Fees established under this subsection are subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and must be within the budget authorized by the Legislative Assembly as that budget may be modified by the Emergency Board.

(4) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists shall:

(a) Maintain a register of all current licensed professional counselors and marriage and family therapists.

(b) Annually publish a directory listing all current licensed professional counselors and marriage and family therapists. The directory must be available to the public, and the board may collect a publication fee for the directory.

(5) The board shall:

(a) Investigate alleged violations of the provisions of ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) or rules adopted under authority of the board.

(b) Establish procedures to review the complaints of clients of licensees of the board. Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) against a licensed or unlicensed person, the board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) .

(6) The board shall report to the Legislative Assembly concerning the activities of the board during the preceding biennium.

(7) The board shall form standards committees to establish, examine and pass on the qualifications of applicants to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in this state, including standards and requirements for continuing education and supervision, as appropriate. The standards committee for professional counselors shall be made up of the professional counselors on the board, the faculty member and the public member. The standards committee for marriage and family therapists shall be made up of the marriage and family members of the board, the faculty member and the public member.

(8) The board shall grant licenses to applicants who qualify to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in this state upon compliance with ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) and the rules of the board.

(9) The board may administer oaths, take depositions, defray legal expenses and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or written information necessary to carry out ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) .

(10) The board may adopt a seal to be affixed to all licenses.

(11) The board shall adopt a code of ethics for licensees. The board may use the ethical codes of professional counseling and marriage and family therapy associations as models for the code established by the board.

(12) The board may set academic and training standards necessary under ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) , including, but not limited to, the adoption of rules to establish semester hour equivalents for qualification for licensing where quarter hours are required under ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) .

(13) The board shall require the applicant for a professional counselor license or a marriage and family therapy license to receive a passing score on an examination of competency in counseling or marriage and family therapy. The examination may be the examination given nationally to certify counselors, or in the case of marriage and family therapy, the examination approved by the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards.

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

(a) Applying for a license that is issued by the board;

(b) Applying for renewal of a license that is issued by the board; or

(c) Under investigation by the board.

(15) The board shall prescribe, in consultation with the Oregon Board of Psychology, the duties of the Director of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency. [1989 c.721 §14; 1991 c.703 §21; 1993 c.546 §111; 1997 c.269 §4; 1997 c.791 §18; 1999 c.463 §5; 2001 c.120 §6; 2005 c.730 §73; 2007 c.70 §300; 2009 c.697 §6; 2009 c.756 §19; 2017 c.104 §16; 2021 c.677 §11; 2023 c.439 §4; 2023 c.602 §18]

Source: Section 675.785 — Powers and duties of board; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.169 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.169
675.169 Responsibilities of agency
Status: in_force

(1) The responsibilities of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency include, but are not limited to:

(a) Budgeting;

(b) Record keeping;

(c) Staffing;

(d) Contracting;

(e) Establishing uniform and streamlined policies and procedures for the issuance and renewal of authorizations, the collection of fees and the investigation of complaints;

(f) Preparing and tracking office performance measures; and

(g) Implementing regulatory streamlining initiatives to reduce regulatory burdens without compromising regulatory standards.

(2) The regulated boards maintain separate authority over functions including, but not limited to:

(a) Contracting related to the particular board;

(b) Consumer protection and investigation of complaints;

(c) Establishing and collecting fees;

(d) Determining the qualification of applicants to practice regulated professions;

(e) Establishing application processes for the issuance of authorizations;

(f) Issuing and renewing authorizations;

(g) Conditioning, limiting or denying the issuance of new authorizations, suspending, revoking or refusing to renew existing authorizations and otherwise disciplining persons authorized to practice the regulated professions;

(h) Imposing civil penalties;

(i) Enforcing administrative rules adopted under any statute that each regulated board is charged with enforcing, including administrative rules and statutes that establish professional codes of conduct, practice standards and scopes of professional practice; and

(j) Formulating and enforcing continuing education requirements.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section is not intended to limit the duties, functions and powers imposed on or vested in the agency by other statutes. [2017 c.104 §4]

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

Source: Section 675.169 — Responsibilities of agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.315 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.315
689.315 Application
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy shall specify by rule the registration procedures to be followed, including but not limited to specification of forms for use in applying for such certificates of registration and times, places and fees for filing such application.

(2) Applications for certificates of registration shall include the following information about the proposed drug outlet:

(a) Ownership;

(b) Location;

(c) Identity of pharmacist licensed to practice in the state, who shall be the pharmacist in charge of the drug outlet, where one is required by this chapter, and such further information as the board may deem necessary; and

(d) The identity of any person who has incident of ownership in a pharmacy who also has a financial interest in any long term care facility, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(3) Manufacturers and wholesalers shall keep all records and files of their transactions for a period of three years from the date of the inception of such records and files.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Manufacturers and wholesalers shall acquire a separate registration for each place at which they carry on their business as a manufacturer or wholesaler within this state.

(b) Certificates of registration issued by the board pursuant to this chapter shall not be transferable or assignable and shall be conspicuously displayed at each registered place of business.

(5) The board shall specify by rule minimum standards for the professional responsibility in the conduct of any drug outlet that has employees or personnel engaged in the practice of pharmacy. The board is specifically authorized to require that the portion of the facility to which such certificate of registration applies be operated only under the direct supervision of no less than one pharmacist licensed to practice in this state and not otherwise, and to provide such other special requirements as deemed necessary. [1979 c.777 §31a; 1985 c.565 §107; 1993 c.571 §9]

Source: Section 689.315 — Application; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.082 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.082
680.082 Licensure of dental hygiene instructor
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) , the Oregon Board of Dentistry shall issue a dental hygiene instructor’s license to any person who:

(a) Is or will be a full-time instructor of dental hygiene engaged in the practice of dental hygiene, including but not limited to participation in a faculty practice plan within the scope of the applicant’s employment at Oregon Health and Science University;

(b) Is a graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency, if any; and

(c) Is licensed to practice dental hygiene in another state or a Canadian province.

(2) The board shall by rule establish standards, procedures and fees for the issuance, suspension, revocation and renewal of a dental hygiene instructor’s license.

(3) The board may refuse to issue or renew a dental hygiene instructor’s license to an applicant or licensee:

(a) Who has been convicted of an offense or disciplined by a dental licensing body in a manner that bears, in the judgment of the board, a demonstrable relationship to the ability of the applicant or licensee to practice dental hygiene in accordance with the provisions of ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) ;

(b) Who has falsified an application for licensure; or

(c) For cause as described under ORS 679.140 (Discipline of licensee) or 679.170 (Prohibited practices) .

(4) A person issued a dental hygiene instructor’s license is restricted to the practice of dental hygiene for or on behalf of Oregon Health and Science University.

(5) An applicant who receives a dental hygiene instructor’s license is subject to the professional ethics, standards and discipline of ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) . [2001 c.193 §4; 2013 c.413 §2]

Note: 680.082 (Licensure of dental hygiene instructor) was added to and made a part of 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 680.082 — Licensure of dental hygiene instructor; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.360 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.360
690.360 Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not:

(a) Perform or attempt to perform services in a field of practice without a license to perform services in that field of practice;

(b) Perform or attempt to perform services in a field of practice outside a licensed facility;

(c) Display a sign or in any way advertise or purport to offer services in a field of practice without a license to perform services in that field of practice;

(d) Operate a facility, display a sign or in any way advertise or purport to offer services in a field of practice in a facility without a license to operate a facility or a temporary license to operate a facility;

(e) Knowingly make a false statement on an application to obtain or renew a license;

(f) Allow an individual in the employ or under the supervision or control of the person to perform services in a field of practice without a license to perform services in that field of practice;

(g) Sell, barter or offer to sell or barter a document evidencing a license;

(h) Purchase or procure by barter a document evidencing a license with intent to use the document as evidence of the person’s qualification to provide services in a field of practice;

(i) Materially alter with fraudulent intent a license or temporary license; or

(j) Use or attempt to use a fraudulently obtained, counterfeited or materially altered license or temporary license.

(2) ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) do not limit, preclude or otherwise interfere with the practice of other persons or health care providers licensed in this state.

(3) Subsection (1)(a), (b) or (d) of this section does not apply to:

(a) A student while engaged in training at the direction of and under the direct supervision of the faculty of a school; or

(b) An individual self-administering body piercing. [1987 c.698 §13; 1993 c.30 §3; 2003 c.547 §52; 2011 c.346 §11; 2013 c.314 §44; 2023 c.273 §14]

Note: The amendments to 690.360 (Prohibited acts) by section 14, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative until July 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

690.360 (Prohibited acts) . (1) A person may not:

(a) Perform or attempt to perform services in a field of practice without a license to perform services in that field of practice;

(b) Perform or attempt to perform services in a field of practice outside a licensed facility;

(c) Display a sign or in any way advertise or purport to offer services in a field of practice without a license to perform services in that field of practice;

(d) Operate a facility, display a sign or in any way advertise or purport to offer services in a field of practice in a facility without a license to operate a facility or a temporary license to operate a facility;

(e) Knowingly make a false statement on an application to obtain or renew a license;

(f) Allow an individual in the employ or under the supervision or control of the person to perform services in a field of practice without a license to perform services in that field of practice;

(g) Sell, barter or offer to sell or barter a document evidencing a license;

(h) Purchase or procure by barter a document evidencing a license with intent to use the document as evidence of the person’s qualification to provide services in a field of practice;

(i) Materially alter with fraudulent intent a license or temporary license; or

(j) Use or attempt to use a fraudulently obtained, counterfeited or materially altered license or temporary license.

(2) ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) do not limit, preclude or otherwise interfere with the practice of other persons or health care providers licensed in this state.

(3) Subsection (1)(a), (b) or (d) of this section does not apply to:

(a) A student while engaged in training at the direction of and under the direct supervision of the faculty of a school licensed under ORS 345.010 (Definitions for ORS 345.010 to 345.340 and 345.992 to 345.997) to 345.450 (Annual inspection fee) to teach a field of practice; or

(b) An individual self-administering body piercing.

Source: Section 690.360 — Prohibited acts; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.285 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.285
681.285 Temporary license
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may adopt rules allowing for the issuance of a temporary speech-language pathology or audiology license or a temporary speech-language pathology assistant certificate.

(2) The board may establish fees for temporary licenses and certificates. [2011 c.133 §5]

Note: 681.285 (Temporary license) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 681 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 681.285 — Temporary license; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.280 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.280
692.280 Temporary operating permit for cemetery
Status: in_force

(1) The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board may grant a temporary operating permit for a cemetery that does not hold a valid license to operate for the purpose of performing an interment. The board may grant the temporary operating permit to a person that holds a license, certificate of authority or registration issued by the board, or to a person who works in the cemetery industry and who the board determines is qualified.

(2) The board may grant the temporary operating permit described in subsection (1) of this section only if a death that necessitates interment has occurred and there is an existing prearrangement sales contract, as defined in ORS 97.923 (Definitions for ORS 97.923 to 97.949) , to which the cemetery is a party.

(3) The board shall adopt rules regarding temporary operating permits. The rules adopted under this subsection must require:

(a) That the person granted the temporary operating permit maintain records; and

(b) That the plot location stated in the existing prearrangement sales contract is verified before the interment.

(4) The board may not charge a fee for a temporary operating permit. [2018 c.27 §1]

Note: 692.280 (Temporary operating permit for cemetery) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 692 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 692.280 — Temporary operating permit for cemetery; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.225 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.225
674.225 Payment to independent contractor appraiser
Status: in_force

Except in the case of breach of contract or substandard performance of real estate appraisal activity, an appraisal management company shall make payment to an independent contractor appraiser for the completion of an appraisal or appraisal review assignment:

(1) Within 45 days after the appraiser provides the completed appraisal report to the appraisal management company; or

(2) In accordance with another payment schedule agreed to by the appraiser and the appraisal management company. [2010 c.87 §6; 2011 c.447 §13; 2013 c.364 §1]

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

Source: Section 674.225 — Payment to independent contractor appraiser , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.505 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.505
688.505 Evidence of continuing education on renewal
Status: in_force

(1) At the time a biennial renewal fee is submitted, the Board of Medical Imaging shall require each licensee and permittee to submit evidence of continuing education pertinent to the license or permit.

(2) A holder of a limited X-ray machine operator permit shall submit evidence of satisfying the number of hours of continuing education as established by the board by rule.

(3) A holder of a license may submit evidence of a current credential issued by the credentialing organization if that organization requires continuing education for renewal of those credentials.

(4) A holder of a license with a credential from a credentialing organization that does not require continuing education for renewal shall submit evidence of continuing education equal to other medical imaging licensees as required by rule of the board. [1977 c.534 §12; 1985 c.325 §1; 1989 c.214 §2; 1999 c.517 §6; 2009 c.833 §11]

Source: Section 688.505 — Evidence of continuing education on renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).