ORS § 701.485 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.485
701.485 Standards of practice and professional conduct
Status: in_force

(1) The Construction Contractors Board shall adopt rules establishing minimum standards of practice and professional conduct for locksmiths and businesses that provide locksmith services.

(2) The board shall require that an applicant for certification as a locksmith pass a test demonstrating the competency of the applicant to act as a locksmith.

(3) The board may adopt rules to regulate the practice of locksmithing, including but not limited to rules:

(a) Accepting the results of competency testing by a nationally recognized certification program for locksmiths;

(b) Establishing requirements for the issuance or renewal of a locksmith certificate, including but not limited to training and continuing education requirements;

(c) Establishing standards of professional conduct for certified locksmiths; and

(d) Establishing fees necessary for the administration of ORS 701.475 (Definitions for ORS 701.475 to 701.490) to 701.490 (Exemptions from certification, licensure and other requirements) that do not exceed the following amounts:

(A) $100 for application.

(B) $100 for testing.

(C) $300 for issuance of an initial two-year certificate.

(D) $300 for renewal of a two-year certificate.

(4) The board shall adopt rules establishing procedures for the issuance, renewal and revocation of a locksmith certificate.

(5) The board may suspend or revoke a locksmith certificate if the locksmith:

(a) Fails to comply with a continuing education requirement established by the board; or

(b) Violates a standard of professional conduct for certified locksmiths established by board rule. [2009 c.781 §4]

Source: Section 701.485 — Standards of practice and professional conduct; determination of competency; sanctions; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.275 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.275
692.275 Certificate of authority for operating cemetery, crematorium or facility for final disposition
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not conduct the business of an operating cemetery unless the person has a certificate of authority to do so. A person may apply for a certificate of authority on a form provided by the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board. The application must be accompanied by the application fee established under ORS 692.160 (License, certificate and registration fees) . However, any exempt operating cemetery is entitled to receive a certificate of authority to operate upon payment of an initial fee not to exceed $100 and a fee not to exceed $50 for registration of all principals regardless of the total number of principals. An exempt operating cemetery is not required to pay the renewal fee or the fee for any change in principal other than the cemetery manager.

(2) A cemetery, other than an operating cemetery or a historic cemetery listed with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries under ORS 97.782 (Listing of historic cemeteries) , must be registered with the board. An owner of a cemetery, other than an operating cemetery or a historic cemetery listed with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries under ORS 97.782 (Listing of historic cemeteries) , must register the cemetery with the board on a form provided by the board. No fee may be required of a cemetery registrant.

(3) A person may not operate a crematorium unless the person has a certificate of authority to do so. A person may apply for a certificate of authority to operate a crematorium on a form provided by the board. The application must be accompanied by the application fee established under ORS 692.160 (License, certificate and registration fees) .

(4) A person may not operate a facility for final disposition of human remains other than a cemetery or a crematorium unless the person has a certificate of authority to do so. A person may apply for a certificate of authority on a form provided by the board. The application must be accompanied by an application fee established under ORS 692.160 (License, certificate and registration fees) .

(5) For purposes of this section and ORS 692.025 (License required for funeral service practitioner, embalmer, death care consultant, funeral establishment operator, cemetery operator, crematory operator or alternative disposition facility) , each location of a cemetery, crematorium or other facility for final disposition of human remains is a separate location and must be licensed separately. Those cemeteries that are subject to registration must be registered separately.

(6) The board may consider the recommendations of national associations:

(a) Related to cremation in adopting rules regulating crematoriums.

(b) Related to an alternative final disposition in adopting rules regulating the alternative final disposition.

(7) This section applies to operating cemeteries or other cemeteries owned by any city, county or other municipal corporation.

(8) The board may not subject an exempt operating cemetery to random inspections. [1985 c.207 §19; 1989 c.177 §11; 1991 c.542 §3; 1999 c.731 §11; 2001 c.224 §2; 2003 c.173 §10; 2007 c.436 §2; 2009 c.709 §5; 2021 c.296 §23]

Source: Section 692.275 — Certificate of authority for operating cemetery, crematorium or facility for final disposition; fees; registration of certain cemeteries; rules applicable to crematoriums , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.627 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.627
696.627 On-site inspection allowed
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Commissioner may make an on-site inspection of any real estate marketing organization.

(2) When an on-site inspection under subsection (1) of this section is to be made, the commissioner may require the organization to advance a deposit not to exceed $200 per day, in addition to any other fee, for making the on-site inspection. Any unexpended portion of the deposit shall be refunded to the organization. [1995 c.217 §12]

Source: Section 696.627 — On-site inspection allowed; deposit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.685 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.685
672.685 Reissuance of revoked certificate
Status: in_force

The State Board of Geologist Examiners may reissue a certificate of registration to any person whose certificate has been revoked if the person:

(1) Submits a written application to the board showing good cause to justify the reissuance; and

(2) Demonstrates compliance with the continuing education requirements established under ORS 672.588 (Continuing education programs) . [1977 c.612 §20; 2019 c.125 §4]

Source: Section 672.685 — Reissuance of revoked certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.052 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.052
702.052 Right to cancel contract
Status: in_force

(1) A student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, the parent or guardian of the athlete may cancel an agency contract by giving notice of the cancellation to the athlete agent in a record within 14 days after entering into the agency contract.

(2) The right of a student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, the parent or guardian of the athlete to cancel an agency contract under this section may not be waived.

(3) If a student athlete, parent or guardian cancels an agency contract, the student athlete, parent or guardian is not required to pay any consideration under the contract or to return any consideration received from the athlete agent to induce the student athlete to enter into the contract. [1999 c.1079 §10; 2005 c.525 §15; 2013 c.54 §7; 2017 c.113 §8]

Source: Section 702.052 — Right to cancel contract , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.146 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.146
672.146 Alternatives to degree requirements
Status: in_force

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall adopt rules for the consideration of work experience, education or other relevant matters as an alternative to degree requirements described in ORS 672.098 (Minimum qualifications for registration as professional engineer) , 672.126 (Minimum qualifications for registration as professional land surveyor) or 672.136 (Minimum qualifications for registration as photogrammetrist) . The rules adopted by the board under this section shall include, but need not be limited to, provision for recognizing military training or experience that is substantially equivalent to education received in a degree program described in ORS 672.098 (Minimum qualifications for registration as professional engineer) , 672.126 (Minimum qualifications for registration as professional land surveyor) or 672.136 (Minimum qualifications for registration as photogrammetrist) . [2015 c.576 §5]

Source: Section 672.146 — Alternatives to degree requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.360 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.360
681.360 Certificate for speech-language pathology assistant
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant or use the title speech-language pathology assistant without a certificate to do so issued under this section.

(2) To obtain a certificate to perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant, a person shall:

(a) Submit an application in the form prescribed by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology;

(b) Pay the certificate fee established by the board;

(c) Demonstrate that the person meets the qualifications for certification established by the board; and

(d) Comply with all other requirements for certification established by the board.

(3) A certificate issued under this section expires every two years. To renew a certificate to perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant, a person shall:

(a) Submit the renewal application in the form prescribed by the board;

(b) Pay the renewal fee established by the board; and

(c) Comply with all other requirements for certificate renewal established by the board, including but not limited to submission of evidence of participation in professional development activities.

(4) A person may not employ or otherwise use the services of a speech-language pathology assistant unless the speech-language pathology assistant is certified under this section.

(5) The board may establish by rule qualifications and conditions under which a person not licensed under this chapter who holds a preliminary teaching license or professional teaching license in speech impaired or a preliminary teaching license, professional teaching license or distinguished teacher leader license in communication disorders issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission may supervise a speech-language pathology assistant working in a school.

(6) The board may refuse to issue a certificate, or may suspend or revoke the certificate, of any certified speech-language pathology assistant pursuant to the provisions of ORS 681.350 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license or conditional license) . [2001 c.626 §4; 2005 c.698 §14; 2011 c.133 §9; 2013 c.286 §13; 2015 c.647 §33]

Source: Section 681.360 — Certificate for speech-language pathology assistant; requirements; renewal; exception; grounds for denial, suspension or revocation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.785 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.785
696.785 Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found
Status: in_force

(1) When the Real Estate Commissioner ascertains by audit, investigation or otherwise that a real estate licensee has commingled trust funds with personal funds or has embezzled trust funds and that such activity is likely to cause significant financial loss to others as a result of professional real estate activity engaged in by such licensee, the commissioner may communicate such fact to the Attorney General, whereupon it shall become the duty of the Attorney General to forthwith assist the commissioner in instituting such proceedings as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.

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

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

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

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

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

(7) The expenses of the receiver, compensation of the legal counsel of the receiver, as well as all expenditures of the receiver required in such proceedings shall be fixed by the court and shall be paid out of funds in the hands of the receiver or entered as a judgment against such licensee. [1977 c.649 §8; 1981 c.617 §33]

Source: Section 696.785 — Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found; receivership procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.068 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.068
682.068 Minimum requirements for vehicles and services
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the State Emergency Medical Service Committee, shall adopt rules specifying minimum requirements for ambulance services, and for staffing and medical and communications equipment requirements for all types of ambulances. The rules must define the requirements for advanced life support and basic life support units of emergency vehicles, including equipment and emergency medical services provider staffing of the passenger compartment when a patient is being transported in emergency circumstances.

(2) The authority may waive any of the requirements imposed by this chapter in medically disadvantaged areas as determined by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, or upon a showing that a severe hardship would result from enforcing a particular requirement.

(3) The authority shall exempt from rules adopted under this section air ambulances that do not charge for the provision of ambulance services. [Formerly 682.225; 2009 c.595 §1074; 2011 c.703 §7]

Source: Section 682.068 — Minimum requirements for vehicles and services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.195 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.195
672.195 Grounds for refusal to register applicant
Status: in_force

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may refuse to register an applicant if a court or administrative body in another state has found that the applicant violated a statute, rule, ethical standard or professional standard of that state through the commission or omission of an act that, if committed or omitted in this state, would be grounds for the board to refuse, suspend or revoke a registration under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) . [2015 c.576 §8]

Source: Section 672.195 — Grounds for refusal to register applicant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.310 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.310
670.310 Rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law and in accordance with any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, each professional licensing board and advisory board may make such rules as are necessary or proper for the administration of the laws such board is charged with administering.

(2) Each professional licensing board and advisory board may adopt a seal. [1971 c.753 §10; 1987 c.414 §97]

Source: Section 670.310 — Rulemaking authority; board seal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.404 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.404
671.404 Grounds for refusal to register or renew or for suspension
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS chapter 183, the State Landscape Architect Board may refuse to register any applicant, may refuse to renew the registration of any registered landscape architect or landscape architect in training, or may suspend for a period not exceeding one year or revoke the registration of any registered landscape architect or landscape architect in training if the board finds that the applicant or registrant is a person who:

(1) Has used dishonesty, fraud or deceit in obtaining or attempting to obtain registration under ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) , including but not limited to dishonesty, fraud or deceit in applying for registration, applying to sit for an examination or passing an examination.

(2) Is impersonating or has attempted to impersonate a registered landscape architect or a former registered landscape architect, or is practicing under an assumed or fictitious name.

(3) Has used dishonesty, fraud or deceit or has been negligent, in the practice of landscape architecture.

(4) Has affixed the person’s signature to plans, reports or other professional documents that have not been prepared by the person or under the person’s immediate and responsible direction or has permitted the use of the person’s name for the purpose of assisting any individual, not a registered landscape architect, to evade the provisions of ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) , 671.992 (Criminal penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459) and 671.995 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459) .

(5) Has been found to have violated ethical or professional standards by a court or administrative body in another state for committing or omitting acts that, if committed or omitted in this state, would be a violation of ethical or professional standards established pursuant to ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) . A certified copy of the record of suspension or revocation of the state making the suspension or revocation is conclusive evidence thereof.

(6) Has willfully evaded or attempted to evade a local or state law, ordinance, code or rule, governing the construction of landscapes or other site features. [1981 c.536 §10; 1987 c.460 §3; 1995 c.189 §9; 2001 c.950 §16; 2003 c.14 §419; 2005 c.22 §474]

Source: Section 671.404 — Grounds for refusal to register or renew or for suspension , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.722 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.722
676.722 Waiver of maximum rates
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a process through which a temporary staffing agency or an entity that engages a temporary staffing agency may apply to the authority for a waiver of the maximum rates described in ORS 676.716 (Temporary staffing agency maximum rates) in circumstances other than those described in subsection (2) of this section. The authority shall establish a period of time for which a waiver granted under this section is valid and a process through which a waiver may be renewed.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority shall establish a process through which an entity that intends to engage a temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) at a rate higher than a maximum rate established under ORS 676.716 (Temporary staffing agency maximum rates) , may request an emergency waiver of the maximum rates. The process must allow the entity to submit a written request for an emergency waiver if:

(A) There is an emergency, as defined in ORS 401.025 (Definitions for ORS chapter 401) , a state of emergency is declared pursuant to ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) or a public health emergency is declared pursuant to ORS 433.441 (Declaration of public health emergency) ; and

(B) The entity intends to engage the temporary staffing agency in order to respond to the emergency or state of emergency.

(b) A request for an emergency waiver made pursuant to this subsection shall be automatically approved and issued upon submission to the authority.

(c) An emergency waiver issued under this subsection is valid for 90 days and may be renewed. The authority shall approve or deny a request to renew an emergency waiver within three business days after receiving the request.

(d) A temporary staffing agency engaged by an entity for which an emergency waiver is issued under this subsection may charge to or receive from the entity rates consistent with the emergency waiver.

(3) The authority may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2023 c.506 §11]

Note: 676.722 (Waiver of maximum rates) becomes operative January 1, 2025. See section 15, chapter 506, Oregon Laws 2023.

Source: Section 676.722 — Waiver of maximum rates; emergency waiver of maximum rates; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.681 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.681
676.681 Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not practice lactation consultation or assume or use any title, words or abbreviations, including but not limited to the title or designation “lactation consultant,” that indicate that the person is authorized to practice lactation consultation unless the person is licensed under ORS 676.669 (Lactation consultant license) .

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

(a) A person licensed under the laws of this state in a profession or occupation other than lactation consultation from practicing lactation consultation as a part of the person’s practice;

(b) The use of lactation consultation as an integral part of an education program; or

(c) A person whose training and national certification attest to the person’s preparation and ability to practice their profession or occupation from practicing the profession or occupation in which the person is certified, if the person does not represent that the person is a lactation consultant.

(3) ORS 676.665 (Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689) to 676.689 (Rules) do not apply to a person who is:

(a) Employed by or who contracts with the Oregon Health Authority or an entity that contracts with the authority, to promote or support breastfeeding through the Women, Infants and Children Program under ORS 413.500 (Women, Infants and Children Program) ; or

(b) A licensed health care practitioner in this state and who provides services similar to lactation consultation.

(4) ORS 676.665 (Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689) to 676.689 (Rules) do not require a person who is a certified lactation counselor to obtain a license issued under ORS 676.669 (Lactation consultant license) in order to perform any of the services described in ORS 676.665 (Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689) (2). [2017 c.499 §5]

Source: Section 676.681 — Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.581 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.581
696.581 Written escrow instructions or agreement required
Status: in_force

(1) An escrow agent may not accept funds, property or documents in any escrow transaction without dated, written escrow instructions from the principals to the transaction or a dated executed agreement in writing between the principals to the transaction.

(2) Except as provided in this section, an escrow agent must follow dated, written escrow instructions executed by the principals or a dated executed written agreement between the principals to a transaction.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 314.258 (Withholding in certain conveyances of real estate) , an escrow agent may not close an escrow or disburse any funds or property in an escrow without obtaining dated, separate escrow instructions in writing from the principals to the transaction adequate to administer and close the transaction or, in the case of disbursement, to disburse the funds and property.

(4) The following statement or its substantial equivalent shall appear on or be attached to all written escrow instructions prepared by an escrow agent for signature of the principals to a transaction. The statement shall be in at least 10-point bold type. The statement shall either appear immediately above the signatures of the principals or be separately initialed by the principals:

It is understood by the parties signing the above or attached instructions that the instructions are the complete instructions between this firm as an escrow agent and you as a principal to the escrow transaction. These instructions may not include all the terms of the agreement which is the subject of this escrow. Read these instructions carefully, and do not sign them unless they are acceptable to you.

(5) An escrow agent may not solicit or accept any original, amended or supplemental escrow instructions containing any blank to be filled in after signing. An escrow agent may not allow any alteration of original, amended or supplemental escrow instructions, unless the alteration is signed or initialed by all principals who signed or initialed the instructions before the alteration.

(6) An escrow agent may accept trust funds, in excess of earnest money required in transaction documents to be held, as individual funds of the principal who has paid them into escrow. Such individual trust funds may be disbursed with only the separate written instructions of the principal who deposited the funds into escrow.

(7) An escrow agent may open a one-sided escrow, as defined by rule by the Real Estate Commissioner, by receiving the funds, property or documents for an escrow. Such escrow funds may be disbursed with only the separate written instructions of the principal who deposited the funds into escrow.

(8) Except as authorized in ORS 105.475 (Buyer’s statement of revocation of offer) , notwithstanding the requirement for dated, separate escrow instructions to close an escrow or disburse funds or property in an escrow, an escrow agent:

(a) May disburse earnest money deposited based on an agreement of the parties executed after the initial sales agreement; and

(b) May not impose additional requirements on the principals to the transaction, including a requirement that the principals sign a release of liability in favor of the escrow agent.

(9) Notwithstanding any provision of this section, an escrow agent may disburse funds, property or documents deposited in escrow in accordance with an order of a court of competent jurisdiction. [1985 c.399 §2; 1991 c.874 §11; 2007 c.289 §1; 2008 c.54 §2; 2009 c.174 §11]

Source: Section 696.581 — Written escrow instructions or agreement required; statement; instructions containing blank prohibited; one-sided escrow; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 694.036 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 694 / Section 694.036
694.036 Statement to prospective hearing aid purchaser
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to consummation of the sale of a hearing aid, a person dealing in hearing aids shall deliver to the prospective purchaser a written statement, signed by the person dealing in hearing aids. The statement shall be on a form prescribed by the Health Licensing Office that shall include but not be limited to all of the following:

(a) The name and address of the prospective purchaser.

(b) The date of the sale.

(c) Specifications as to the make, serial number and model number of the hearing aid or aids sold.

(d) The address or principal place of business of the person dealing in hearing aids.

(e) A statement to the effect that the aid or aids delivered to the purchaser are used or reconditioned, as the case may be, if that is the fact.

(f) The number of the hearing aid specialist license of the person dealing in hearing aids.

(g) The terms of any guarantee or expressed warranty, if any, made to the purchaser with respect to such hearing aid or hearing aids, including that provided in ORS 646A.460 (Definitions for ORS 646A.460 to 646A.476) to 646A.476 (Civil action for damages) and 694.042 (Right to rescind hearing aid purchase) .

(h) The address of the office and the procedure for making a complaint under ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) .

(i) In no smaller type than the largest used in the body copy portion, the following bordered statement:

It is desirable that a person seeking help with a hearing problem (especially for the first time) consult an ear doctor and obtain a clinical hearing evaluation. Although hearing aids are often recommended for hearing problems, another form of treatment may be necessary.

(j) The signature of the prospective purchaser indicating that the prospective purchaser has read and understands the information contained in the statement.

(2) A duplicate copy of the statement required under subsection (1) of this section shall be kept for seven years by the person selling the hearing aid. The statement shall be made available to the office upon request. [1975 c.673 §2 (enacted in lieu of 694.035); 1985 c.227 §5; 1999 c.81 §2; 1999 c.885 §44; 2005 c.648 §90; 2009 c.701 §55; 2013 c.568 §112]

Source: Section 694.036 — Statement to prospective hearing aid purchaser; contents; copy retained , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors694.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.410 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.410
687.410 When use of title authorized
Status: in_force

A person may not use the title “licensed direct entry midwife,” any abbreviation thereof or the initials “L.D.M.” unless the person possesses an active license issued under ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) . [1993 c.362 §16; 2013 c.314 §25]

Source: Section 687.410 — When use of title authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.620 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.620
701.620 Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 701.620 (Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640) to 701.640 (Prohibition against contrary provisions, covenants or clauses) :

(1) “Construction contract” means a written or oral construction agreement, including all drawings, specifications and addenda relating to:

(a) Excavating, landscaping, demolishing and detaching existing structures, leveling, filling in and other preparation of land for the making and placement of a building, structure or superstructure;

(b) Creation or making of a building, structure or superstructure; and

(c) Alteration, partial construction and repairs done in and upon a building, structure or superstructure.

(2) “Contractor” has the meaning given that term in ORS 87.005 (Definitions for ORS 87.001 to 87.060 and 87.075 to 87.093) .

(3) “Days” means calendar days.

(4) “Material supplier” means any person providing materials or products under a construction contract by oral authorization, written contract, purchase order, price agreement, rental agreement or other contractual means.

(5) “Original contractor” has the meaning given that term in ORS 87.005 (Definitions for ORS 87.001 to 87.060 and 87.075 to 87.093) .

(6) “Owner” has the meaning given that term in ORS 701.410 (Definitions) .

(7) “Subcontractor” has the meaning given that term in ORS 87.005 (Definitions for ORS 87.001 to 87.060 and 87.075 to 87.093) . [2003 c.675 §54; 2011 c.553 §1]

Note: 701.620 (Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640) to 701.645 (Contracts and housing not subject to ORS 701.620 to 701.640) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 701 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 701.620 — Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.208 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.208
682.208 License
Status: in_force

(1) A person desiring to be licensed as an emergency medical services provider shall submit an application for licensure to the Oregon Health Authority. The application must be upon forms prescribed by the authority and must contain:

(a) The name and address of the applicant.

(b) The name and location of the training course successfully completed by the applicant and the date of completion.

(c) Evidence that the authority determines is satisfactory to prove that the applicant’s physical and mental health is such that it is safe for the applicant to act as an emergency medical services provider.

(d) Other information as the authority may reasonably require to determine compliance with applicable provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.

(2) The application must be accompanied by proof as prescribed by rule of the authority of the applicant’s successful completion of a training course approved by the authority and, if an extended period of time has elapsed since the completion of the course, of a satisfactory amount of continuing education.

(3) The authority shall adopt a schedule of minimum educational requirements in emergency and nonemergency care for emergency medical services providers. A course approved by the authority must be designed to protect the welfare of out-of-hospital patients, to promote the health, well-being and saving of the lives of such patients and to reduce their pain and suffering. [Formerly 682.145; 2009 c.595 §1083; 2011 c.703 §10; 2017 c.21 §72; 2019 c.456 §54]

Source: Section 682.208 — License; training and educational requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.505 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.505
672.505 Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Administrator” means the office as established by ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) .

(2) “Board” means State Board of Geologist Examiners.

(3) “Engineering geologist” means a person who applies geologic data, principles and interpretation to naturally occurring materials so that geologic factors affecting planning, design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering works are properly recognized and utilized.

(4) “Geologist” means a person engaged in the practice of geology.

(5) “Geologist in training” means a person certified by the board as having passed an examination in the geologic subjects and having adequate academic training.

(6) “Geology” refers to:

(a) That science that treats of the earth in general;

(b) Investigation of the earth’s crust and the rocks and other materials that compose it; and

(c) The applied science of utilizing knowledge of the earth and its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases and other materials for the benefit of humanity.

(7) “Public practice of geology” means the performance for another of geological service or work, such as consultation, investigation, surveys, evaluation, planning, mapping and inspection of geological work, that is related to public welfare or safeguarding of life, health, property and the environment, except as specifically exempted by ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) .

(8) “Qualified nonregistered geologist” means a person who possesses all the qualifications specified in ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) for registration except that the person is not registered in this state.

(9) “Registered certified specialty geologist” means a person who is certified as a specialty geologist under the provisions of ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) .

(10) “Registered geologist” means a person who is registered as a geologist under the provisions of ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) .

(11) “Responsible charge of work” means the independent control and direction of geological work by the use of initiative, skill and independent judgment, or the supervision of such work.

(12) “Subordinate” means any person who assists a registered geologist in the practice of geology without assuming the responsible charge of work. [1977 c.612 §2; 1981 c.295 §1; 1987 c.414 §48; 2003 c.379 §1; 2005 c.22 §476]

Source: Section 672.505 — Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.053 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.053
697.053 Registration exclusive regulation
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 697.015 (Registration requirement) and 697.031 (Registration procedure) are exclusive and no political subdivision or agency of this state may require of a collection agency any registration, license or fee for any collection agency duly registered under ORS 697.015 (Registration requirement) and 697.031 (Registration procedure) . Nothing in this section limits the authority of any political subdivision to levy and collect a general and nondiscriminatory license or registration fee upon all businesses in the political subdivision or to levy a tax based upon the business conducted by any registered collection agency within the political subdivision. [1981 c.85 §8]

Source: Section 697.053 — Registration exclusive regulation; local fees authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.574 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.574
671.574 Inactive status for landscape construction professional license
Status: in_force

(1) If a landscape construction professional is not operating as a landscape construction professional, the State Landscape Contractors Board may, upon request, place the license of the landscape construction professional in inactive status.

(2) A landscape construction professional in inactive status remains subject to board jurisdiction, licensing requirements and fees.

(3) A landscape construction professional that is in inactive status may not perform or supervise work as a landscape construction professional.

(4) A landscape construction professional license may not be placed or maintained in inactive status more than once during a licensing period. [2005 c.609 §3; 2007 c.541 §20]

Source: Section 671.574 — Inactive status for landscape construction professional license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.335 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.335
683.335 Report of suspected violation
Status: in_force

(1) Any health care facility required to be licensed under ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) and any licensed optometrist shall and any other person may report suspected violations of ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.155 (Hearing) and 683.170 (Sanction may be set aside by board) to 683.290 (Disposition of receipts) by optometrists.

(2) Any information provided to the board pursuant to this section is confidential and shall not be subject to public disclosure.

(3) Any health facility or optometrist who reports to the board as required by subsection (1) of this section in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1985 c.103 §13; 1987 c.443 §14]

Source: Section 683.335 — Report of suspected violation; confidentiality of complaints; liability of complainant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.210 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.210
673.210 Reissuance of revoked or suspended licenses
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Accountancy may reissue any license that it has revoked or may modify the suspension of any license that it has suspended.

(2) The power of the board to suspend any authority to provide professional services includes the power to reissue:

(a) At a time certain; or

(b) When the licensee or business organization subject to suspension fulfills conditions for reissuance set by the board. [Amended by 1979 c.84 §3; 1999 c.322 §16]

Source: Section 673.210 — Reissuance of revoked or suspended licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.150 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.150
680.150 Employment of dental hygienist
Status: in_force

(1) Any dentist may employ a dental hygienist who may engage in the practice of dental hygiene in the office of such dentist under the general supervision of a dentist.

(2) Any public institution, health care facility or health maintenance organization, as those terms are defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , may employ a dental hygienist who may engage in the practice of dental hygiene under the general supervision of a dentist.

(3) A dental hygienist under the general supervision of a dentist may engage in the practice of dental hygiene in any place where limited access patients are located.

(4) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may adopt rules specifying other locations where dental hygienists may work and shall specify in its rules the degree of supervision a dentist must exercise over the procedures the hygienist performs.

(5) Notwithstanding ORS 679.010 (Definitions) (3), supervision by a dentist is not required when a dental hygienist determines the need for and appropriateness of sealants or fluoride, and applies sealants or fluoride at the locations and for persons described in ORS 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) (1). [Amended by 1963 c.266 §10; 1973 c.122 §4; 1979 c.526 §4; 1985 c.323 §9; 1991 c.476 §1; 2007 c.379 §4; 2011 c.716 §6]

Source: Section 680.150 — Employment of dental hygienist; supervision; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.205 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.205
689.205 Rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Pharmacy shall make, adopt, amend and repeal such rules as may be deemed necessary by the board, from time to time, for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter. Such rules shall be adopted in accordance with the procedures specified in ORS chapter 183. [1979 c.777 §17; 1985 c.565 §103]

Source: Section 689.205 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.450 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.450
676.450 Health Care Provider Incentive Fund
Status: in_force

The Health Care Provider Incentive Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Health Care Provider Incentive Fund shall be credited to the fund. The fund consists of moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly and gifts, grants or other moneys contributed to the fund by any source, whether public or private. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Health Authority to carry out ORS 676.454 (Health care provider incentive program) and 676.467 (Allocation of moneys) . [2015 c.829 §1; 2017 c.718 §13]

Source: Section 676.450 — Health Care Provider Incentive Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.465 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.465
703.465 Discipline or issuance refusal
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may refuse to grant or renew a license, may suspend or revoke a license or may reprimand an investigator for any violation of ORS 703.405 (License requirement) , 703.450 (Requirements of conduct) or 703.460 (Information required) or of any rule adopted by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training or the department.

(2) In determining whether to issue a denial, suspension, revocation or reprimand, the department shall consider the facts of the case as they relate to the person’s fitness to practice as an investigator.

(3) As part of the disciplinary process, the department may provide an investigator with an opportunity to correct the deficiencies by allowing the investigator to complete a course of rehabilitation approved by the department.

(4) When the department denies or revokes a license, the applicant or licensee may not reapply for a license until three years have elapsed from the issuance of the final order of denial or revocation. A person who reapplies after a denial or revocation must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the grounds for the denial or revocation no longer exist. [1997 c.870 §18; 2001 c.838 §10; 2005 c.613 §21; 2007 c.320 §9]

Source: Section 703.465 — Discipline or issuance refusal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.020
688.020 License required to practice physical therapy or use designation
Status: in_force

(1) Unless a person is a licensed physical therapist or holds a permit issued under ORS 688.110 (Temporary permit) , a person shall not:

(a) Practice physical therapy; or

(b) Use in connection with the name of the person the words or letters, “P.T.”, “R.P.T.”, “L.P.T.”, “physical therapist”, “physiotherapist” or any other letters, words, abbreviations or insignia indicating that the person is a physical therapist, or purports to be a physical therapist.

(2) Unless a person holds a license as a physical therapist assistant, a person shall not:

(a) Practice as a physical therapist assistant; or

(b) Use in connection with the name of the person the words or letters, “L.P.T.A.”, “P.T.A.”, “physical therapist assistant”, “licensed physical therapist assistant”, or any other letters, words, abbreviations or insignia indicating that the person is a physical therapist assistant or purports to be a physical therapist assistant.

(3) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to an individual who is authorized to practice as a physical therapist, or work as a physical therapist assistant, by compact privilege as defined in ORS 688.240 (Physical Therapy Licensure Compact) . [1959 c.461 §2; 1965 c.314 §2; 1969 c.339 §2; 1971 c.585 §2; 1975 c.111 §2; 2016 c.13 §4]

Source: Section 688.020 — License required to practice physical therapy or use designation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.070 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.070
685.070 Application for examination
Status: in_force

Any person who wishes to practice naturopathic medicine in this state shall make application to the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine for an examination for a license to practice naturopathic medicine. The application shall be filed with the board not less than 20 days before the date of the examination upon blanks provided by the board. The applicant shall pay to the board the appropriate nonrefundable examination fee. [Amended by 1983 c.281 §1; 1985 c.624 §6; 2007 c.327 §2; 2009 c.43 §14]

Source: Section 685.070 — Application for examination; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.250 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.250
675.250 Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapy assistant
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 675.270 (Licensing without examination) , an applicant for licensure under ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) as an occupational therapy assistant shall:

(a) Be at least 18 years of age.

(b) Have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapy assistants recognized by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.

(c) Pass an examination approved by the board to determine the fitness of the applicant for practice as an occupational therapy assistant.

(d) Have successfully completed at least two months of supervised field work that complies with rules adopted by the board.

(e) Comply with continuing education requirements as adopted by the board by rule.

(f) If an applicant has been unlicensed for more than three years, complete a board-approved reentry program or retake the board-approved national examination to determine fitness for practice as an occupational therapy assistant.

(2) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(b) or (d) 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)(b) or (d) of this section. [1977 c.858 §6; 1981 c.250 §4; 1997 c.104 §2; 2007 c.316 §2; 2012 c.43 §6]

Source: Section 675.250 — Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapy assistant; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.325 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.325
672.325 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates any provision of ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) or any rule adopted thereunder shall forfeit and pay to the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying a civil penalty in an amount determined by the board of not more than $1,000 for each offense.

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

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 670.335 (Disposition of fees received by boards) , civil penalties recovered under this section shall be deposited into an account established by the board as provided in ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) . Moneys deposited are appropriated continuously to the board and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) and 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) . [1981 c.150 §2; 1991 c.734 §67; 1997 c.643 §22; 1999 c.1084 §62]

Source: Section 672.325 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.020
701.020 Certain cities exempt from application of ORS 701.015
Status: in_force

(1) A city that imposes a business license tax based on or measured by adjusted net income earned by conducting business within the city shall be exempt from ORS 701.015 (Business license requirements in cities and metropolitan service districts) .

(2) As used in this section, “business license tax” has the meaning given that term in ORS 701.015 (Business license requirements in cities and metropolitan service districts) . [1987 c.581 §7]

Note: 701.020 (Certain cities exempt from application of ORS 701.015) 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 701.020 — Certain cities exempt from application of ORS 701.015 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.832 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.832
689.832 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the State Board of Pharmacy may impose a civil penalty for any violation of the provisions of this chapter or ORS chapter 475 or any rule of the board. A civil penalty imposed under this subsection may not exceed $1,000 for each violation by an individual and $10,000 for each violation by a drug outlet.

(2) All penalties recovered under this section shall be deposited into the State Board of Pharmacy Account established in ORS 689.139 (State Board of Pharmacy Account) .

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

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) , the person to whom the notice is addressed shall have 10 days from the date of service of the notice in which to make written application for a hearing before the board. [1981 c.217 §3; 1991 c.734 §77; 1993 c.571 §20; 1995 c.79 §348; 2005 c.726 §13; 2007 c.90 §2]

Source: Section 689.832 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.172 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.172
677.172 Change of location of practice
Status: in_force

(1) Any person licensed to practice under this chapter who changes location during the period between any two registration dates shall notify the Oregon Medical Board of the change within 30 days after such change.

(2) Any person who is newly licensed by the board to practice under this chapter during the period between any two registration dates shall immediately register and pay the registration fee for that period.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Any person licensed under this chapter who changes location of practice to some other state or country shall be listed by the board as inactive. Absence from the state of a person licensed by the board does not affect the validity of the license if the licensee notifies the board of such absence from the state and pays the inactive registration fee during such absence.

(b) Before resuming practice in the state, the licensee shall notify the board of the intention to resume active practice in the state and obtain a certificate of active registration for the renewal period during which the licensee returns. The fee shall be the active registration fee less any inactive registration fee previously paid for that renewal period.

(c) The licensee shall file an affidavit with the board describing medically related activities during the period of inactive registration. If, in the judgment of the board, the conduct of the licensee has been, during the period of inactive registration, such that the licensee would have been denied a license if applying for an initial license, the board may deny active registration and may take further action as appropriate. [1991 c.485 §2]

Note: 677.172 (Change of location of practice) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 677 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 677.172 — Change of location of practice; effect , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.552 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.552
679.552 Prescription and administration of vaccines
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In accordance with rules adopted by the Oregon Board of Dentistry, a dentist may prescribe and administer vaccines to a person with whom the dentist has established a patient relationship.

(b) The board shall approve a training course on the prescription and administration of vaccines. The board may approve a training course offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Dental Association or its successor organization or other similar federal agency or professional organization.

(c) The board may adopt other rules as necessary to carry out this section.

(2) The board shall adopt rules relating to the prescription and administration of vaccines by dentists, including rules requiring dentists to:

(a) Report the prescription and administration of vaccines to the immunization registry created by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 433.094 (Development of immunization registry and tracking and recall system) ;

(b) Prior to administering a vaccine, review the patient’s vaccination history in the immunization registry described in this subsection;

(c) Comply with protocols established by the authority for the prescription and administration of vaccines under subsection (1) of this section; and

(d) Comply with any applicable rules adopted by the authority related to vaccines.

(3) In consultation with the board, the authority may adopt rules related to vaccines prescribed and administered by dentists. [2019 c.58 §2]

Source: Section 679.552 — Prescription and administration of vaccines; approved training course; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.080 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.080
683.080 Validity of certificates issued under former law
Status: in_force

Any person holding an unrevoked certificate issued under chapter 139, Oregon Laws 1905, as amended, shall be entitled to continue the practice of optometry as though it were issued under ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) and such certificate shall be subject to renewal, revocation and suspension the same as though it has been issued under ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) .

Source: Section 683.080 — Validity of certificates issued under former law , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 695.220 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 695 / Section 695.220
695.220 Secondhand watch tag requirement
Status: in_force

Any person who sells, exchanges, offers to sell or exchange, exposes for sale or exchange, or possesses with intent to sell or exchange, a secondhand watch, shall affix and keep affixed to the same a tag with the words “secondhand” legibly written or printed thereon in the English language.

Source: Section 695.220 — Secondhand watch tag requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors695.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.340 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.340
683.340 Duty to report prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, an optometrist who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) . [2009 c.536 §17]

Source: Section 683.340 — Duty to report prohibited conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.650 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.650
671.650 License fees
Status: in_force

(1) The State Landscape Contractors Board shall establish fees, including but not limited to annual landscape construction professional license fees and annual landscape contracting business license fees.

(2) The license fee for an out-of-state landscape contracting business operating in Oregon must be the same as for an Oregon landscape contracting business. [1971 c.764 §17; 1973 c.832 §34; 1981 c.536 §25; 1983 c.452 §13; 1989 c.450 §1; 1997 c.327 §2; 2001 c.409 §7; 2007 c.541 §33]

Source: Section 671.650 — License fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.010
679.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter and ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Dental assistant” means a person who, under the supervision of a dentist or dental therapist, renders assistance to a dentist, dental therapist, dental hygienist, dental technician or another dental assistant or who, under the supervision of a dental hygienist, renders assistance to a dental hygienist providing dental hygiene.

(2) “Dental hygiene” is that portion of dentistry that includes, but is not limited to:

(a) The rendering of educational, preventive and therapeutic dental services and diagnosis and treatment planning for such services;

(b) Prediagnostic risk assessment, scaling, root planing, curettage, the application of sealants and fluoride and any related intraoral or extraoral procedure required in the performance of such services; and

(c) Prescribing, dispensing and administering prescription drugs for the services described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.

(3) “Dental hygienist” means a person who, under the supervision of a dentist, practices dental hygiene.

(4) “Dental technician” means a person who, at the authorization of a dentist, makes, provides, repairs or alters oral prosthetic appliances and other artificial materials and devices that are returned to a dentist and inserted into the human oral cavity or that come in contact with its adjacent structures and tissues.

(5) “Dental therapist” means a person licensed to practice dental therapy under ORS 679.603 (Dental therapy license) .

(6) “Dental therapy” means the provision of preventive dental care, restorative dental treatment and other educational, clinical and therapeutic patient services as part of a dental care team, including the services described under ORS 679.621 (Dental therapist scope of practice) .

(7) “Dentist” means a person who may perform any intraoral or extraoral procedure required in the practice of dentistry.

(8) “Dentist of record” means a dentist that either authorizes treatment for, supervises treatment of or provides treatment for a patient in a dental office or clinic owned or operated by an institution as described in ORS 679.020 (Practice of dentistry or operating dental office without license prohibited) (3).

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Dentistry” means the healing art concerned with:

(A) The examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment, care and prevention of conditions within the human oral cavity and maxillofacial region, and of conditions of adjacent or related tissues and structures; and

(B) The prescribing, dispensing and administering of prescription drugs for purposes related to the activities described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(b) “Dentistry” includes, but is not limited to:

(A) The cutting, altering, repairing, removing, replacing or repositioning of hard or soft tissues and other acts or procedures as determined by the Oregon Board of Dentistry and included in the curricula of:

(i) Dental schools accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association;

(ii) Post-graduate training programs; or

(iii) Continuing education courses.

(B) The prescription and administration of vaccines.

(10) “Direct supervision” means supervision requiring that a dentist diagnose the condition to be treated, that a dentist authorize the procedure to be performed, and that a dentist remain in the dental treatment room while the procedures are performed.

(11) “Expanded practice dental hygienist” means a dental hygienist who performs dental hygiene services in accordance with ORS 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) as authorized by an expanded practice dental hygienist permit issued by the board under ORS 680.200 (Issuing expanded practice permit) .

(12) “General supervision” means supervision requiring that a dentist authorize the procedures by standing orders, practice agreements or collaboration agreements, but not requiring that a dentist be present when the authorized procedures are performed. The authorized procedures may also be performed at a place other than the usual place of practice of the dentist.

(13) “Indirect supervision” means supervision requiring that a dentist authorize the procedures and that a dentist be on the premises while the procedures are performed. [Amended by 1983 c.169 §1; 1997 c.251 §4; 1999 c.188 §1; 2003 c.83 §1; 2005 c.52 §2; 2007 c.379 §1; 2011 c.716 §3; 2013 c.310 §1; 2015 c.15 §1; 2015 c.349 §1; 2019 c.58 §4; 2021 c.530 §13]

Source: Section 679.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.075 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.075
686.075 Examination of applicants
Status: in_force

(1) All applicants for a license shall be given a written examination which may, in the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board’s discretion, be supplemented by an oral examination to determine their knowledge of veterinary and comparative anatomy, physiology, histology, pathology, materia medica, therapeutics, sanitary and preventive medicine, surgery, bacteriology, milk and meat inspection, practice of veterinary medicine, physical diagnosis, poisonous plants and toxicology and such other subjects as the board deems advisable.

(2) In addition to preparing its own examination, the board may adopt by rule and use a written or oral examination or any part thereof prescribed by a nationally recognized professional veterinary organization.

(3) The examination shall be designed to test both the scientific and practical knowledge of applicants and sufficiently exacting to test the applicant’s fitness to practice veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry. The written examination shall be so conducted that the members of the board do not know the name of the applicant whose answers are being graded or judged until after the judging or grading is completed. [1953 c.624 §5; 1977 c.399 §2; 1987 c.651 §4; 1993 c.491 §3]

Source: Section 686.075 — Examination of applicants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.618 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.618
676.618 Inspection of facilities
Status: in_force

(1) Upon its own motion or upon any complaint, the Health Licensing Office may conduct an inspection to determine whether a facility or a part of the facility that is the subject of the inspection complies with the authorization, safety, infection control and sterilization requirements imposed by statute or rule of the office or the boards and councils administered by the office.

(2) The office shall provide for the periodic inspection of facilities, business premises or other locations where services are performed by the practitioners of the occupations or professions subject to the authority of the boards and councils that are administered and regulated by the office pursuant to ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) . [2003 c.547 §2; 2005 c.648 §11; 2013 c.314 §15; 2013 c.568 §31]

Source: Section 676.618 — Inspection of facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.445 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.445
687.445 Discipline
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and in consultation with the Health Licensing Office, the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery may impose a form of discipline specified in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) and 676.992 (Civil penalties) (1) and (2) against any person practicing direct entry midwifery for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) or the rules adopted under ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) . [2003 c.547 §28; 2005 c.648 §37; 2013 c.568 §57; 2013 c.657 §11]

Source: Section 687.445 — Discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.050 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.050
675.050 Licensing without national examination
Status: in_force

(1) Upon application for licensure accompanied by the established fee, the Oregon Board of Psychology may issue a license, without national examination, to any applicant who furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(a) Holds a doctoral degree from an approved doctoral program in psychology and is licensed or certified to practice psychology in another state in which the requirements for such licensing or certification are, in the judgment of the board, essentially equivalent to licensing requirements of ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) and the rules of the board;

(b) Is a diplomate in good standing of the American Board of Professional Psychology;

(c) Is licensed in a jurisdiction that is a party to a licensing reciprocity agreement with the State of Oregon and meets the requirements for reciprocity in the agreement;

(d) Possesses a valid Certificate of Professional Qualification granted by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards or is credentialed as a Health Service Provider in Psychology by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology; or

(e) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Possesses and has maintained for at least 15 years a license to practice psychology that is based on a doctoral degree and that is issued by a board that is a member jurisdiction of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards; and

(B) Meets other requirements established by the Oregon Board of Psychology.

(2) The Oregon Board of Psychology shall adopt by rule and administer an examination on Oregon law to an applicant described in subsection (1) of this section. [1963 c.396 §5; 1973 c.777 §7; 1985 c.90 §4; 1991 c.320 §1; 1993 c.585 §4; 2003 c.14 §429; 2003 c.316 §1; 2005 c.7 §4; 2017 c.6 §7]

Source: Section 675.050 — Licensing without national examination; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.260 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.260
683.260 Persons ineligible for membership on board
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not be a member of the Oregon Board of Optometry if the person is a stockholder in, or owner of, or a member of the faculty of or of the board of trustees of any school of optometry.

(2) A member of the board may not be financially interested in any purchase or contract in which the board is interested. A member of the board may not be financially interested in the sale of any property or optical supplies to any prospective candidate for examination before the board. [Amended by 1981 c.203 §2; 1983 c.243 §1; 2009 c.756 §48]

Source: Section 683.260 — Persons ineligible for membership on board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.614 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.614
671.614 Placement on probation
Status: in_force

(1) The State Landscape Contractors Board may issue an order placing a landscape contracting business, or any landscape construction professional that is employed by the landscape contracting business or is a landscape contracting business owner or officer as defined in ORS 671.607 (License refusal or suspension for landscape contracting business debt) , on probation if three or more claims are filed against the landscape contracting business’s bond, letter of credit or deposit within a 12-month period.

(2) The board may place a landscape contracting business or landscape construction professional on probation under this section only if the board determines after investigation of the complaints that a significant likelihood exists that continued activity by the landscape contracting business or landscape construction professional without board supervision will result in additional claims against the landscape contracting business.

(3) The board may require as a condition of probation imposed under this section that the landscape construction professional take a board-approved education course in one or more subjects relating to landscape operations.

(4) The board may require as a condition of probation imposed under this section that the owner or officer of the landscape contracting business take a board-approved education course in one or more subjects relating to landscape contracting business or general business practices.

(5) The board may take action to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the license of the landscape contracting business or landscape construction professional if the business or professional fails to fulfill the conditions of the probation. [2005 c.609 §4; 2007 c.541 §30; 2009 c.11 §88]

Source: Section 671.614 — Placement on probation; conditions; failure to fulfill conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.475 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.475
673.475 Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to disclose investigatory information relating to regulatory or enforcement function of public entity
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 673.170 (Disciplinary actions) , upon a determination by the Oregon Board of Accountancy that the board possesses confidential information, or information that is not otherwise subject to disclosure, that is investigatory and that reasonably relates to the regulatory or enforcement function of another public entity, the board may disclose that information to the other public entity.

(2) A public entity that receives information pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall take all reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of the information to the extent necessary to carry out the regulatory or enforcement functions of the public entity.

(3) For purposes of this section, “public entity” means:

(a) A board or agency of this state, or a board or agency of another state, with regulatory or enforcement functions similar or related to the functions of the Oregon Board of Accountancy;

(b) A district attorney;

(c) The Department of Justice;

(d) A law enforcement agency of this state, another state or the federal government; and

(e) A federal government agency with regulatory or enforcement functions related to the functions of the board, including but not limited to the Internal Revenue Service, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the United States Department of Labor. [2017 c.224 §1]

Source: Section 673.475 — Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to disclose investigatory information relating to regulatory or enforcement function of public entity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.753 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.753
676.753 Supervisory sign language interpreter license
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a supervisory sign language interpreter license to an applicant who:

(a) Is at least 18 years of age;

(b) Demonstrates compliance with the code of professional conduct authored by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or its successor organization, and the National Association of the Deaf, or its successor organization, and approved by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters;

(c) Has at least three years of qualifying experience, as determined by the board;

(d) Meets the requirements established by the board relating to minimum qualifications, education or training or any combination thereof;

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

(f) Pays a fee established by the office.

(2) A licensed supervisory sign language interpreter:

(a) May not provide signed language interpretation services in a legal or medical setting without a license issued under ORS 676.765 (Medical sign language interpreter license) or 676.768 (Legal sign language interpreter license) .

(b) May supervise licensed provisional sign language interpreters. [2023 c.414 §2]

Source: Section 676.753 — Supervisory sign language interpreter license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.440 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.440
703.440 Licensing reciprocity
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may enter into a reciprocal agreement with the appropriate official of any other state to allow an investigator licensed in the other state to operate in Oregon if the department determines that the requirements for licensure in that state are substantially similar to the requirements under Oregon law. [1997 c.870 §17; 2005 c.613 §16]

Source: Section 703.440 — Licensing reciprocity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.780 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.780
677.780 Acupuncture Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) There is established an Acupuncture Advisory Committee consisting of six members appointed by the Oregon Medical Board. Of the committee members appointed by the board:

(a) One shall be a person who is a current member of the board.

(b) Two shall be physicians licensed under ORS chapter 677.

(c) Three shall be acupuncturists licensed under ORS 677.759 (License required) . In appointing the three acupuncturists, the board may receive nominations from the Oregon Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and other professional acupuncture organizations.

(2) The term of office of each committee member is three years, but a committee member serves at the pleasure of the board. A committee member may not serve more than two consecutive terms. A committee member serves until a successor is appointed and qualified. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the board shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(3) A committee member is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided for board members in ORS 677.235 (Oregon Medical Board) .

(4) A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. [1997 c.527 §1; 2001 c.345 §2; 2009 c.535 §8]

Note: 677.780 (Acupuncture Advisory Committee) and 677.785 (Duties of committee) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 677 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 677.780 — Acupuncture Advisory Committee; membership; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.230 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.230
701.230 Board to provide names of unlicensed or improperly endorsed contractors to other state agencies
Status: in_force

At least once each month, the Construction Contractors Board shall provide to investigative units of the Department of Revenue, Department of Consumer and Business Services and Employment Department the name and address of each person who acts as a contractor in violation of this chapter or who knowingly assists an unlicensed person or a licensed contractor that is not properly endorsed to act in violation of this chapter. [1983 c.616 §2; 1989 c.928 §27; 1999 c.402 §35; 2007 c.836 §35]

Source: Section 701.230 — Board to provide names of unlicensed or improperly endorsed contractors to other state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.225 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.225
701.225 Investigatory powers of board
Status: in_force

(1) The Construction Contractors Board may investigate the activities of any person engaged in the building and construction industry to determine compliance with this chapter.

(2) With the approval of the city or county, the board may conduct investigations with city or county inspectors, provided that the city or county is reimbursed by the board for the costs of such investigations.

(3) Any inspector authorized by the board to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter is authorized to require any person who is engaged in any activity regulated by this chapter to demonstrate proof of compliance with the licensing requirements of this chapter. If a person who is contracting directly with the owner of a structure does not demonstrate proof of compliance with the licensing requirements of this chapter, the inspector shall give notice of noncompliance to the person. The notice of noncompliance shall be in writing, shall specifically state that the person is not in compliance with the licensing requirements of this chapter and shall provide that unless the person demonstrates proof of compliance within 10 days of the date of the notice, the inspector may by order stop all work then being done by the person. The notice of noncompliance shall be served upon the person and shall be served upon or delivered to the owner of each structure upon which the person is then performing work under contract, or mailed to all persons who are mortgagees or trust deed beneficiaries of record with respect to the real property upon which each such structure is situated. If more than one person is the owner of any such structure, a copy of the notice need be given to only one of such persons. If after receipt of the notice of noncompliance the person fails within the 10-day period specified in the notice to demonstrate proof of compliance with the licensing requirements of this chapter, the inspector is authorized to order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the activity. Any person so notified shall stop such work until proof of compliance is demonstrated. However, the inspector may not order the work stopped until at least 10 days after the copies of the notice of noncompliance have been served upon or delivered to the owners or mailed to the mortgagees and trust deed beneficiaries specified in this subsection.

(4) The board has the power to administer oaths, issue notices and subpoenas in the name of the board, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence, hold hearings and perform such other acts as are reasonably necessary to carry out its duties under this chapter.

(5) If any person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under subsection (4) of this section or refuses to testify on matters on which the person may be lawfully interrogated, the board shall compel obedience in the manner provided in ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) .

(6) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (3) of this section:

(a) The board may order the work stopped immediately if the contractor is working on a structure and the contractor was not licensed by the board when the work began; or

(b) The board may order the work stopped after 10 days’ notice to the persons listed in subsection (3) of this section if the contractor is working on a structure and was licensed by the board when the job began but has let the license lapse. [1971 c.740 §18; 1975 c.721 §9; 1987 c.414 §40d; 1989 c.744 §3; 1989 c.928 §26; 1991 c.561 §1; 1999 c.402 §34]

Source: Section 701.225 — Investigatory powers of board; use of city or county inspectors; notice of noncompliance; conduct of hearings; authority of board to order work stopped , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.545 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.545
696.545 Investigation
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Commissioner may investigate either upon complaint or otherwise whenever it appears that an escrow agent has violated ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) or that any person is engaging in the escrow business without being licensed under the provisions of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) .

(2) If upon investigation it appears that such agent is so conducting business the commissioner may, in addition to any other remedies, bring action in the name and on behalf of the State of Oregon against such person and any other person acting in violation of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) , to enjoin such person and such other person from continuing any act in violation of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) .

(3) The circuit court of any county of this state is vested with jurisdiction to restrain illegal practices or transactions and may grant injunctions to prevent and restrain such illegal practices or transactions, in addition to the penalties and other remedies provided in ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) . The court shall have power, during the pendency of the proceedings before it to issue such preliminary restraining orders as may appear to be just and proper; and the findings of the commissioner shall be deemed to be prima facie evidence and sufficient ground, in the discretion of the court, for the issue ex parte of a preliminary restraining order.

(4) In any such court proceedings the commissioner may apply for and on due showing be entitled to have issued the court’s subpoena requiring forthwith the appearance of any defendant and employees of the defendant and the production of documents, books and records as may appear necessary for the hearing of such petition, to testify and give evidence concerning the acts or conduct or things complained of in such application for injunction. [1963 c.440 §9; 1979 c.284 §194; 1981 c.617 §28; 1991 c.874 §8]

Source: Section 696.545 — Investigation; injunction; jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.382 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.382
675.382 Exceptions from requirements of ORS 675.365 to 675.410
Status: in_force

ORS 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) to 675.410 (Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410) do not apply to:

(1) A student enrolled in an approved educational program who is pursuing a graduate degree in a mental health field, if the student provides sexual abuse specific treatment services only for academic credit as part of an organized and supervised training program.

(2) A person employed by a local, state or federal government agency, community mental health program or drug and alcohol treatment program licensed or certified in this state, if the person’s activities and services are performed and provided within the person’s scope of employment.

(3) A person who is a recognized member of the clergy, if the person is acting in the person’s capacity as a member of the clergy. [2017 c.421 §11; 2019 c.68 §5]

Note: See note under 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) .

Source: Section 675.382 — Exceptions from requirements of ORS 675.365 to 675.410 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.180 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.180
683.180 Prohibited acts and practices
Status: in_force

A person may not:

(1) Sell or barter, or offer to sell or barter, any license issued by the Oregon Board of Optometry.

(2) Purchase or procure by barter any such license with intent to use it as evidence of the holder’s qualification to practice optometry.

(3) Alter the license with fraudulent intent in any material regard.

(4) Use or attempt to use any such license which has been purchased, fraudulently issued, counterfeited or materially altered as a valid license.

(5) Practice optometry under a false or assumed name.

(6) Willfully make any false statement in a material regard in an application for an examination before the board or for a license.

(7) Practice optometry in this state without having at the time of so doing a valid unrevoked license as an optometrist.

(8) Advertise or represent, by displaying a sign or otherwise, to be an optometrist without having at the time of so doing a valid unrevoked license from the board.

(9) Dispense or sell an ophthalmic contact lens without having obtained a valid, unexpired prescription from the person to whom the contact lens is dispensed or sold. As used in this subsection, “ophthalmic contact lens” means a contact lens with or without refractive power, including a plano lens or a cosmetic lens. [Amended by 1965 c.537 §1; 1971 c.102 §8; 1979 c.142 §4; 1987 c.443 §8; 2007 c.13 §1; 2019 c.234 §4]

Source: Section 683.180 — Prohibited acts and practices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.030 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.030
675.030 Licensing of psychologists after examination
Status: in_force

(1) Upon application for licensure accompanied by the established fee, the Oregon Board of Psychology shall issue a psychologist license to an applicant who performs to the satisfaction of the board in examinations prescribed by the board and furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(a) Has complied with all applicable provisions of ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) and the applicable rules of the board;

(b) Holds a doctoral degree in psychology from an approved doctoral program in psychology;

(c) Has satisfactorily completed courses and training required by the board;

(d) Has had two years of supervised employment in the field of psychology:

(A) Under the direction of a psychologist licensed in Oregon or under the direction of a person considered by the board to have equivalent supervisory competence; or

(B) In the military; and

(e) Is of good moral character. For purposes of this section, the lack of good moral character may be established by reference to acts or conduct that reflect moral turpitude or to acts or conduct that would cause a reasonable person to have substantial doubts about the individual’s honesty, fairness and respect for the rights of others and for the laws of the state and the nation. The conduct or acts in question must be rationally connected to the applicant’s fitness to practice psychology.

(2) The board shall adopt rules by which a person receiving post-doctoral supervision during the application process may enter into a contract to practice psychology under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, psychologist associate or a person considered by the board to have equivalent supervisory competence. An applicant who enters such a contract shall be designated as a psychologist resident or a psychologist associate resident, accordingly, and shall be subject to ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) . [1963 c.396 §3; 1973 c.777 §3; 1985 c.90 §3; 1991 c.311 §1; 1991 c.490 §2; 1993 c.585 §3; 2005 c.7 §1; 2012 c.43 §4; 2017 c.6 §4]

Source: Section 675.030 — Licensing of psychologists after examination; requirements; fee; resident designation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.425 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.425
673.425 Oregon Board of Accountancy Fund
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Accountancy Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys collected or received by the Oregon Board of Accountancy shall be deposited in the fund. Interest earned on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the board for the administration and enforcement of ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) . [2015 c.451 §4]

Source: Section 673.425 — Oregon Board of Accountancy Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.635 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.635
689.635 Dispensing according to naturopathic formulary
Status: in_force

A drug prescribed by a naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 in accordance with the formulary established by ORS 685.145 (Council on Naturopathic Physicians Formulary) may be dispensed by a licensed pharmacist or an employee of a licensed pharmacist according to the terms of the prescription. The filling of a prescription under this section does not constitute evidence of negligence on the part of the pharmacist or the employee if the prescription is dispensed within the reasonable and prudent practices of pharmacy. [1989 c.945 §4; 1993 c.571 §18; 2009 c.420 §4]

Source: Section 689.635 — Dispensing according to naturopathic formulary; effect of filling prescription of naturopath , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.120 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.120
677.120 Reciprocity
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “health clinic” means a public health clinic or a health clinic operated by a charitable corporation that mainly provides primary physical health, dental or mental health services to low-income patients without charge or using a sliding fee scale based on the income of the patient.

(2) A physician, other than a podiatric physician and surgeon, who lawfully has been issued a license to practice in another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, the qualifications and licensing examinations of which are substantially similar to those of the State of Oregon, may be licensed by the Oregon Medical Board to practice medicine in this state without taking an examination, except when an examination is required under subsection (3) or (4) of this section.

(3) A person described in subsection (2) of this section, whose application is based on a license issued in another state or territory or the District of Columbia, certification of the National Board of Medical Examiners of the United States, the National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons or the Medical Council of Canada or successful completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination, 10 years or more prior to the filing of an application with the Oregon Medical Board or who has ceased the practice of medicine for 12 or more consecutive months, may be required by the board to take an examination.

(4) A person described in subsection (2) of this section who volunteers at a health clinic and whose application is based on a license issued in another state or territory or the District of Columbia, certification of the National Board of Medical Examiners of the United States, the National Board of Examiners for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons or the Medical Council of Canada or successful completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination or the Federation Licensing Examination may be required by the Oregon Medical Board to take a national licensing examination if the person has ceased the practice of medicine for 24 or more consecutive months immediately prior to filing the application.

(5) The Oregon Medical Board shall make the application under subsection (4) of this section available online. A physician applying for a license under subsection (4) of this section shall pay to the board an application fee as determined by the board pursuant to ORS 677.265 (Powers of board generally) . [Amended by 1957 c.681 §3; 1967 c.470 §16; 1973 c.31 §2; 1983 c.486 §10; 1987 c.377 §1; 1989 c.830 §6; 1993 c.16 §2; 2005 c.359 §1; 2007 c.86 §5; 2013 c.129 §10]

Source: Section 677.120 — Reciprocity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.685 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.685
676.685 Discipline
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against a person licensed under ORS 676.669 (Lactation consultant license) for any of the prohibited acts listed in ORS 676.681 (Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title) and for any violation of a rule adopted under ORS 676.665 (Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689) to 676.689 (Rules) . [2017 c.499 §6]

Source: Section 676.685 — Discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.564 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.564
689.564 Language requirements for prescription drug labels
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy shall adopt rules to require that, if a patient is of limited English proficiency and the prescribing practitioner, patient or an authorized representative of the patient so requests, a prescription drug dispensed by a pharmacy bear a label in both English and in the language requested and, if authorized by the board by rule, include an informational insert in both English and the language requested. The rules adopted under this section must:

(a) Define “limited English proficiency.”

(b) Determine the pharmacies to which the requirements of this section apply, and include at least retail drug outlets and other drug outlets that dispense prescription drugs.

(c) Determine for which prescription drugs it is appropriate to include an informational insert in addition to the label. In adopting rules under this paragraph, the board shall consider the complexity and length of the directions for use of the prescription drug.

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Require that labels and informational inserts be available in at least 14 languages other than English that are spoken in Oregon by individuals who are of limited English proficiency, as determined by the most recent American Community Survey from the United States Census Bureau and in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority and other necessary resources.

(B) Require the board to reassess, and update as necessary, the languages described in this paragraph at least once every 10 years, in consultation with the authority and other stakeholders.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A pharmacy may contract with a third party for the translation of the labels and informational inserts required under subsection (1) of this section.

(b) A pharmacy, pharmacist or pharmacy intern that dispenses a prescription drug in compliance with the requirements of subsection (1) of this section may not be held liable for injuries resulting from the actions of a third party if the pharmacy from which the label or informational insert was dispensed entered into a contract with the third party in good faith, and the pharmacy, pharmacist or pharmacy intern was not negligent with regard to the alleged misconduct of the third party.

(3) This section does not apply to an institutional drug outlet.

(4) The board may adopt other rules as necessary to carry out this section.

(5) The board shall, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority, adopt rules to require that a pharmacy post signage to provide notification of the right to free, competent oral interpretation and translation services for patients who are of limited English proficiency. Rules adopted under this subsection must comply with any relevant federal laws and regulations. [2019 c.465 §2]

Source: Section 689.564 — Language requirements for prescription drug labels; exceptions; interpretation and translation services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.265 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.265
689.265 Qualifications for licensure by reciprocity
Status: in_force

(1) To obtain a license as a pharmacist by reciprocity, an applicant for licensure shall:

(a) Have submitted a written application in the form prescribed by the State Board of Pharmacy.

(b) Have attained the age of 18 years.

(c) Have good moral character and temperate habits.

(d) Have possessed at the time of initial licensure as a pharmacist such other qualifications necessary to have been eligible for licensure at that time in this state.

(e) Have engaged in the practice of pharmacy for a period of at least one year or have met the internship requirements of this state within the one-year period immediately previous to the date of such application.

(f) Have presented to the board proof of initial licensure by examination and proof that such license and any other license or licenses granted to the applicant by any other state or states have not been suspended, revoked, canceled or otherwise restricted for any reason except nonrenewal or the failure to obtain required continuing education credits in any state where the applicant is licensed but not engaged in the practice of pharmacy.

(g) Have successfully passed an examination in jurisprudence approved by the board.

(h) Have paid the fees specified by the board for issuance of a license.

(i) Have submitted to the board proof of a professional degree that meets the requirements of ORS 689.255 (Qualifications for licensure by examination) (4), if the applicant has received a professional degree from a school or college of pharmacy located outside the United States.

(2) No applicant shall be eligible for licensure by reciprocity unless the state in which the applicant was initially licensed as a pharmacist also grants reciprocal licensure to pharmacists duly licensed by examination in this state, under like circumstances and conditions. [1979 c.777 §23; 2001 c.585 §1; 2009 c.756 §78]

Source: Section 689.265 — Qualifications for licensure by reciprocity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.735 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.735
673.735 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who violates any provision of ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) , any rule adopted thereunder or any order of the State Board of Tax Practitioners shall incur, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, a civil penalty in an amount of not more than $5,000 for each violation. The amount of penalty shall be determined by the board after taking into consideration the gravity of the violation, the previous record of the violator in complying, or in failing to comply, with the provisions of ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) or the rules adopted thereunder, and other considerations as the board considers appropriate.

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

(3) All penalties recovered under this section shall be paid into the General Fund to be credited to the board for use in carrying out the provisions of this section. [1973 c.387 §24; 1983 c.110 §9; 1983 c.696 §26; 1991 c.734 §70; 2001 c.136 §4]

Source: Section 673.735 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.290 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.290
670.290 Prohibited uses of juvenile records in employment, licensing or admission
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any state agency or licensing board, including the Oregon State Bar, to:

(1) Require that an applicant for employment, licensing or admission answer any questions regarding the existence or contents of a juvenile record that has been expunged pursuant to ORS 419A.260 (Expunction) to 419A.271 (Appointment of counsel) ;

(2) Bar or discharge from employment or refuse to hire or employ such individual because of the existence or contents of a juvenile record that has been expunged pursuant to ORS 419A.260 (Expunction) to 419A.271 (Appointment of counsel) ; or

(3) Deny, revoke or suspend a license because of the existence or contents of a juvenile record that has been expunged pursuant to ORS 419A.260 (Expunction) to 419A.271 (Appointment of counsel) . [1977 c.801 §2; 1983 c.820 §16; 1993 c.33 §360; 2021 c.585 §11]

Source: Section 670.290 — Prohibited uses of juvenile records in employment, licensing or admission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.621 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.621
696.621 Real Estate Marketing Account
Status: in_force

The Real Estate Marketing Account is established as an account in the General Fund of the State Treasury. All moneys received by the Real Estate Agency pursuant to ORS 696.392 (Power of commissioner to administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the account. All moneys in the account are appropriated continuously to the Real Estate Agency to carry out the provisions of ORS 696.392 (Power of commissioner to administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) . [1995 c.217 §9; 2001 c.300 §67]

Source: Section 696.621 — Real Estate Marketing Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.640 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.640
676.640 Certification for practice of advanced nonablative esthetics procedures
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the Health Licensing Office shall issue a certificate to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures to an applicant who:

(a) Is at least 18 years of age;

(b) Is an esthetician in good standing with the Board of Cosmetology;

(c) Successfully completes:

(A) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, an advanced nonablative esthetics education program or training program, or an advanced nonablative esthetics program that combines education and training, that is approved by the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians; or

(B) A nationally recognized program that is approved by the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians and through which individuals are certified to use lasers or other devices for purposes related to practicing advanced nonablative esthetics procedures;

(d) Passes an examination adopted by the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians by rule; and

(e) Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(2) An education program described in subsection (1)(c)(A) of this section must be:

(a) If the program is located in this state, licensed through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission; or

(b) If the program is not located in this state, substantially equivalent to a program licensed through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.

(3) The office shall issue a certificate to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures to an applicant who:

(a) Is an esthetician in good standing with the Board of Cosmetology;

(b) Is authorized and in good standing to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures in a state where the requirements to practice nonablative esthetics procedures are substantially similar to the requirements to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures in this state; and

(c) Pays the applicable fee established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(4) The office shall issue a temporary certificate to perform advanced nonablative esthetics procedures to an applicant who:

(a) Is an esthetician in good standing with the Board of Cosmetology;

(b) Meets any qualifications prescribed by the office by rule; and

(c) Pays the applicable fee established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) . [2015 c.722 §3]

Source: Section 676.640 — Certification for practice of advanced nonablative esthetics procedures; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.885 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.885
676.885 Practice of surgical technology in health care facility in rural or medically underserved community
Status: repealed

(1) A health care facility in a rural or medically underserved community may allow a person to practice as a surgical technologist at the health care facility who does not meet the requirements of ORS 676.875 (Requirements for practice of surgical technology in health care facilities) while the person is attending an educational program for surgical technologists accredited by a national accreditation organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority by rule.

(2) A person described in subsection (1) of this section is exempt from the requirements of ORS 676.875 (Requirements for practice of surgical technology in health care facilities) for three years from the date on which the person began practicing as a surgical technologist at the health care facility. [2015 c.373 §3]

Note: Sections 2 and 3, chapter 65, Oregon Laws 2022, provide:

Sec. 2. The State Apprenticeship and Training Council, in coordination with the Bureau of Labor and Industries, shall study registered apprenticeship programs in surgical technology, including graduation and placement rates. The council shall submit findings and recommendations to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly related to health care not later than September 1, 2025. [2022 c.65 §2]

Sec. 3. Section 2 of this 2022 Act is repealed on January 1, 2026. [2022 c.65 §3]

Source: Section 676.885 — Practice of surgical technology in health care facility in rural or medically underserved community , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.135 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.135
693.135 Fees
Status: in_force

The State Plumbing Board shall adopt rules establishing fees to be charged by and paid to the board. The following shall be the maximum fees established under this section:

(1) For an application for a journeyman plumber license, $100.

(2) For a journeyman plumber license renewal, $50 per year.

(3) For an application for a plumbing contractor license, $150.

(4) For a plumbing contractor license renewal, $150 per year.

(5) For an application for a supervising plumber license, $50.

(6) For a supervising plumber license renewal, $50 per year.

(7) For continuing education for renewing a license, $25 per year. [1981 c.438 §24; 1991 c.555 §3; 1993 c.397 §3; 2005 c.758 §54; 2007 c.271 §17]

Source: Section 693.135 — Fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.325 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.325
673.325 Statement allowed without permit or authorization
Status: in_force

The following statement signed by a person who does not hold a permit issued under ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) or the authorization granted under ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) shall not constitute a report under ORS 673.320 (Requirements for providing attestation services or compilation services or issuing report) , so long as the statement is not accompanied by any wording indicating the person is an accountant or auditor or other language prohibited by ORS 673.310 (Words or abbreviations of similar import to certified public accountant, public accountant, C.P.A. or P.A. prohibited) or 673.320 (Requirements for providing attestation services or compilation services or issuing report) :

The accompanying balance sheet of XYZ Company as of (date), and the related statements of income (or retained earnings or cash flow) for the year then ended have been prepared by me (us).

The information presented in these financial statements is the representation of management (owners).

[1997 c.610 §2; 1999 c.322 §18a; 2001 c.104 §258; 2001 c.638 §11]

Source: Section 673.325 — Statement allowed without permit or authorization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.765 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.765
676.765 Medical sign language interpreter license
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a medical sign language interpreter license to an applicant who:

(a) Is a licensed supervisory sign language interpreter or a licensed sign language interpreter;

(b) Meets any requirements established by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters; and

(c) Pays a fee established by the office.

(2) Only a licensed medical sign language interpreter may provide signed language interpretation services in a medical setting as defined by the board. [2023 c.414 §6]

Source: Section 676.765 — Medical sign language interpreter license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.007 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.007
672.007 Acts constituting practicing or offering to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping
Status: in_force

For purposes of ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) :

(1) A person is practicing or offering to practice engineering if the person:

(a) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead or card or in any other way implies that the person is or purports to be a professional engineer or registered professional engineer;

(b) Through the use of some other title implies that the person is a professional engineer or a registered professional engineer; or

(c) Bids to perform or performs commercial or professional service or work that is defined by ORS 672.005 (Additional definitions) as the practice of engineering.

(2) A person is practicing or offering to practice land surveying if the person:

(a) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead or card or in any other way implies that the person is or purports to be a professional land surveyor or registered professional land surveyor;

(b) Through the use of some other title implies that the person is a professional land surveyor or registered professional land surveyor; or

(c) Bids to perform or performs commercial or professional land surveying service or work or any other service that is defined by ORS 672.005 (Additional definitions) as the practice of land surveying.

(3) A person is practicing or offering to practice photogrammetric mapping if the person:

(a) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card or in any other way implies that the person is or purports to be a photogrammetrist, registered photogrammetrist or professional photogrammetrist;

(b) Through the use of some other title implies that the person is a photogrammetrist, registered photogrammetrist or professional photogrammetrist; or

(c) Bids to perform or performs photogrammetric service or work or any other service that is defined by ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) as photogrammetric mapping. [1971 c.751 §3; 1981 c.143 §3; 2003 c.14 §427; 2009 c.259 §2; 2019 c.75 §2]

Source: Section 672.007 — Acts constituting practicing or offering to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.532 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.532
696.532 Limited license
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Commissioner may issue or renew a limited escrow agent license if the commissioner determines it is in the public interest.

(2) The commissioner may limit a license issued under this section:

(a) By term;

(b) To activities subject to supervision by a specific escrow agent;

(c) By conditions to be observed in the exercise of the privileges granted; or

(d) In other ways determined by the commissioner as necessary or appropriate to protect the public.

(3) A limited licensee must comply with the limitations of the license and the requirements of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) and rules adopted under ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) . [2003 c.427 §2; 2009 c.174 §6]

Note: 696.532 (Limited license) and 696.534 (Records of escrow agents) were added to and made a part of 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 696.532 — Limited license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.525 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.525
688.525 Grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging, after notice of and hearing as required under the contested case procedures of ORS chapter 183, may take any of the following actions against a person described in subsection (2) of this section:

(a) Refuse to issue a license or permit to any applicant;

(b) Refuse to renew the license of any medical imaging licensee or the permit of a limited X-ray machine operator;

(c) Suspend or revoke a license or permit issued by the board;

(d) Issue a letter of reprimand to a licensee or permittee of the board; or

(e) Impose probation upon a licensee or permittee of the board.

(2) The board may take any of the actions described in subsection (1) of this section against a person who:

(a) Has been disciplined by a credentialing organization or a licensing board in this state or in another state, territory of the United States or nation for acts by the holder of a license or a permit that are similar to acts described in this subsection. A certified copy of the order of discipline constitutes conclusive evidence of the discipline.

(b) Has an impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards) .

(c) In the judgment of the board, is guilty of unethical or unprofessional conduct in the practice of a medical imaging modality or as a limited X-ray machine operator.

(d) Has been convicted of any crime that bears a demonstrable relationship to the practice of a medical imaging modality or as a limited X-ray machine operator, or otherwise reflects adversely on fitness to practice.

(e) In the judgment of the board, has acted with gross negligence in the practice of a medical imaging modality or as a limited X-ray machine operator.

(f) Has undertaken to act as a medical imaging licensee independently of the supervision of a licensed physician, or has undertaken to act as a limited X-ray machine operator independently of the supervision of a licensed physician, licensed nurse practitioner or licensed physician assistant.

(g) Has obtained or attempted to obtain a license or permit under ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) by fraud or material misrepresentation.

(h) Is in violation of a provision of ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) or rule adopted under ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) .

(i) Has failed to respond to inquiries by the board.

(j) Has failed to cooperate with an investigation conducted by the board.

(k) Has failed to comply with an order issued by the board.

(L) Has committed an act of moral turpitude, dishonesty, fraud or misrepresentation that is not related to the practice of a medical imaging modality or as a limited X-ray machine operator but that, in the discretion of the board, bears upon the person’s fitness to practice medical imaging.

(3) Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) , the board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) .

(4) Information that the board obtains as part of an investigation into licensee, permittee or applicant conduct or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving licensee, permittee or applicant conduct is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) . [1977 c.534 §28; 1979 c.744 §60; 1993 c.247 §4; 1997 c.791 §46; 1999 c.517 §8; 2009 c.756 §68; 2009 c.833 §14; 2011 c.9 §88; 2021 c.132 §1]

Source: Section 688.525 — Grounds for discipline; investigation of complaints; confidential information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.600 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.600
671.600 New landscape contracting business license required upon change of ownership
Status: in_force

(1) A new landscape contracting business license shall be required whenever there is a change in ownership, irrespective of whether the business name is changed. As used in this subsection, “change in ownership” does not include a change in the holders of corporate stock.

(2) If a licensee moves to another location, relicensing is not required but the licensee must notify the State Landscape Contractors Board promptly of the new address. [1971 c.764 §10; 1973 c.832 §31; 1987 c.461 §1; 2007 c.541 §24]

Source: Section 671.600 — New landscape contracting business license required upon change of ownership; notification of change of address , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 691.477 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 691 / Section 691.477
691.477 Discipline
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and in consultation with the Board of Licensed Dietitians, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against any person practicing dietetics for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 691.405 (Definitions for ORS 691.405 to 691.485) to 691.485 (Board of Licensed Dietitians) , or the rules adopted under ORS 691.405 (Definitions for ORS 691.405 to 691.485) to 691.485 (Board of Licensed Dietitians) . [2011 c.630 §13; 2013 c.568 §107]

Source: Section 691.477 — Discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors691.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.285 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.285
689.285 Continuing education
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(a) The continuous introduction of new medical agents and the changing concepts of the delivery of health care services in the practice of pharmacy make it essential that a pharmacist undertake a continuing education program in order to maintain professional competency and improve professional skills;

(b) The state has a basic obligation to regulate and control the profession of pharmacy in order to protect the public health and welfare of its citizens; and

(c) It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the health and welfare of Oregon citizens and to ensure uniform qualifications and continued competency of licensed pharmacists by requiring participation in a continuing pharmacy education program as a condition for renewal of licenses to practice pharmacy.

(2) All pharmacists licensed in the State of Oregon on and after October 3, 1979, shall satisfactorily complete courses of study and satisfactorily continue their education by other means as determined by the State Board of Pharmacy in subjects relating to the practice of the profession of pharmacy in order to be eligible for renewal of licenses.

(3) In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board shall adopt reasonable rules:

(a) Prescribing the procedure and criteria for approval of continuing pharmacy education programs, including the number of hours of courses of study necessary to constitute a continuing pharmacy education unit and the number of continuing pharmacy education units required annually for renewal of a pharmacist license.

(b) Prescribing the scope of the examinations given by the board including grading procedures.

(c) Prescribing the content of the form to be submitted to the board certifying completion of an approved continuing pharmacy education program.

(d) Necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

(e) Prescribing the completion, at initial licensure and every 36 months thereafter, of:

(A) A one-hour pain management education program approved by the board and developed based on recommendations of the Pain Management Commission; or

(B) An equivalent pain management education program, as determined by the board.

(4) In adopting rules pursuant to subsection (3) of this section, the board shall consider:

(a) The need for formal regularly scheduled pharmacy education programs.

(b) Alternate methods of study including home-study courses, seminars or other such programs for those persons who, upon written application to the board and for good cause shown, demonstrate their inability to attend regularly scheduled formal classroom programs.

(c) The necessity for examinations or other evaluation methods used to ensure satisfactory completion of the continuing pharmacy education program.

(5) The board may contract for the providing of educational programs to fulfill the requirements of this chapter. The board is further authorized to treat funds set aside for the purpose of continuing education as state funds for the purpose of accepting any funds made available under federal law on a matching basis for the promulgation and maintenance of programs of continuing education. In no instance shall the board require a greater number of hours of study than it provides or approves in the State of Oregon and which are available on the same basis to all licensed pharmacists.

(6) The board may levy an additional fee, established by the board by rule, for each license renewal to carry out the provisions of this chapter. [1979 c.777 §26; 1983 c.402 §5; 1985 c.565 §106; 1993 c.571 §6; 1993 c.742 §55; 2001 c.281 §1; 2005 c.162 §3; 2013 c.514 §8; 2021 c.50 §11]

Source: Section 689.285 — Continuing education; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.100 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.100
677.100 Qualifications of applicant for license
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a license to practice medicine in this state, except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, must possess the following qualifications:

(a) Have attended and graduated from a school of medicine.

(b) Have satisfactorily completed the following post-graduate requirement:

(A) Satisfactory completion of an approved rotating internship if a graduate of an approved school of medicine;

(B) One year of training in an approved program if a graduate of an approved school of medicine; or

(C) Three years of training in an approved program if a graduate of an unapproved school of medicine.

(c) Have complied with each rule of the Oregon Medical Board which applies to all similar applicants for a license to practice medicine in this state.

(d) Have provided evidence sufficient to prove to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant is of good moral character. For purposes of this section, the lack of good moral character may be established by reference to acts or conduct that reflect moral turpitude or to acts or conduct which would cause a reasonable person to have substantial doubts about the individual’s honesty, fairness and respect for the rights of others and for the laws of the state and the nation. The acts or conduct in question must be rationally connected to the applicant’s fitness to practice medicine.

(2) If an applicant establishes that the applicant is of good moral character and has qualifications which the board determines are the equivalent of the qualifications required by subsection (1)(a) to (c) of this section, the applicant satisfies the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.

(3) An applicant for a license to practice medicine must make written application to the board showing compliance with this section, ORS 677.110 (Scope and administration of examination) , 677.120 (Reciprocity) and the rules of the board, and containing such further information as the rules of the board may require. [Amended by 1957 c.681 §11; 1967 c.470 §9; 1973 c.31 §1; 1983 c.486 §9; 1985 c.322 §3; 1989 c.830 §4]

Source: Section 677.100 — Qualifications of applicant for license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.245 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.245
682.245 Scope of practice of emergency medical services providers
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Medical Board shall adopt by rule a scope of practice for each level of emergency medical services provider established by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 682.017 (Rules) .

(2) The board shall adopt by rule standards for the qualifications and responsibilities of supervising physicians.

(3) The standing orders for emergency medical services providers may not exceed the scope of practice defined by the board.

(4) An emergency medical services provider may not provide patient care or treatment without written authorization and standing orders from a supervising physician who has been approved by the board.

(5) The policies and procedures for applying and enforcing this section may be delegated in whole or in part to the authority. [Formerly 823.205; 1997 c.751 §9; 2009 c.595 §1088; 2011 c.703 §17]

Source: Section 682.245 — Scope of practice of emergency medical services providers; qualifications of supervising physician; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.290 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.290
686.290 Courts having jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Justice courts and circuit courts have concurrent jurisdiction of prosecutions for the violation of this chapter. [Amended by 1979 c.562 §31; 1993 c.491 §11]

Source: Section 686.290 — Courts having jurisdiction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.762 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.762
697.762 Enjoining violations
Status: in_force

(1) If the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services determines that a person has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in an act or practice that the director believes is in violation of ORS 697.612 (Registration requirement) , 697.642 (Bond requirement) to 697.702 (Interference with records of debt management service provider) or 697.752 (Grounds for denial, revocation or suspension of registration) , in addition to actions the director may take under ORS 697.752 (Grounds for denial, revocation or suspension of registration) the director may bring suit in the name of the State of Oregon in a circuit court of this state to enjoin the act or practice. Upon a proper showing, the court shall grant a permanent or temporary injunction or restraining order and may appoint a receiver or conservator for the defendant or the defendant’s assets. The court may not require the director to post a bond. The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the director if the director prevails in an action under this section. The court may award reasonable attorney fees to a defendant if the defendant prevails in an action under this section and the court determines that the director did not have an objectively reasonable basis for asserting the claim or a reasonable basis for appealing an adverse decision of the trial court.

(2) The director may include in a suit authorized by subsection (1) of this section a claim for damages on behalf of a person injured by an act or practice against which the director sought an injunction or restraining order. The court may award appropriate relief to the person if the court finds that enforcing the person’s right by private civil action or suit, whether by class action or otherwise, would be so burdensome or expensive as to be impracticable. [1983 c.17 §18; 1995 c.696 §46; 2005 c.338 §19; 2009 c.604 §15]

Source: Section 697.762 — Enjoining violations; attorney fees; damages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.793 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.793
678.793 Licensure type of board member in disciplinary action
Status: in_force

The Long Term Care Administrators Board may not carry out a disciplinary action against an individual who holds a license under ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) unless at least one board member who represents the type of license held by the individual attends all board meetings related to the disciplinary action. [2018 c.61 §12]

Note: 678.793 (Licensure type of board member in disciplinary action) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 678 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 678.793 — Licensure type of board member in disciplinary action , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.560 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.560
675.560 When authorization to practice effective
Status: in_force

(1) An authorization to practice regulated social work granted by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers under ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) is effective when the authorization is issued by the board.

(2) An authorization to practice regulated social work granted by the board expires on the date established by the board by rule.

(3) The board shall adopt rules setting forth requirements for renewal of a registration under ORS 675.532 (Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work) and renewal of a license under ORS 675.533 (Licensure for practice of master’s social work) .

(4) A clinical social work associate certified by the board under ORS 675.537 (Certification as clinical social work associate) may renew the certification by:

(a) Payment of the renewal fee established under ORS 675.571 (Fees) ; and

(b) Submission of a sworn statement by the associate, on a form provided by the board, that demonstrates to the board’s satisfaction that satisfactory progress is being made toward completion of the associate’s adopted supervisory plan.

(5) A clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 (License) may renew the license by:

(a) Payment of the renewal fee established under ORS 675.571 (Fees) ; and

(b) Submission of a sworn statement by the applicant, on a form provided by the board, that the applicant:

(A) Has completed applicable continuing education requirements established by the board under ORS 675.565 (Continuing education) ; and

(B) Is unaware of any reason for denial of the renewal. [1977 c.677 §9; 1979 c.769 §8; 1989 c.721 §34; 2005 c.36 §1; 2009 c.442 §14; 2013 c.60 §9]

Source: Section 675.560 — When authorization to practice effective; rules; renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.542 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.542
697.542 Powers of director
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may:

(1) Make such investigations as the director deems necessary to determine whether a person has violated, is violating or is preparing to violate ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) or a rule or order adopted or issued under ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) .

(2) Require a person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise as the director determines, concerning a matter under investigation.

(3) Take evidence from witnesses and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records that the director considers relevant or material to an investigation or proceeding.

(4) Take any affirmative action necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, including assessing the costs of an investigation.

(5) Order a person to cease and desist from any action that the director has reason to believe was, is or is about to become a violation of ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) , a rule adopted to implement ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) or an order the director issued to enforce ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) . [2007 c.358 §14]

Source: Section 697.542 — Powers of director; cease and desist order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.406 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.406
670.406 Requirement to accept federally issued identification numbers
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Occupational or professional service” means a service:

(A) That an individual must possess a license, certificate or other form of authorization to provide under the laws of this state; and

(B) Over which a professional licensing board has regulatory oversight.

(b) “Professional licensing board” means a state agency or board that licenses, certifies or otherwise authorizes individuals to provide an occupational or professional service.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a professional licensing board that regulates an occupational or professional service and that requires a person to provide the person’s Social Security number on an application for issuance or renewal of a licensure, certification or other authorization to provide the occupational or professional service shall accept in lieu of the Social Security number a person’s federal individual taxpayer identification number or other federally issued identification number.

(b) If so required by applicable federal and state law, a professional licensing board shall accept only a person’s Social Security number on the materials described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) A professional licensing board may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2019 c.468 §1]

Source: Section 670.406 — Requirement to accept federally issued identification numbers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.270 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.270
696.270 Fees
Status: in_force

The Real Estate Commissioner, with the approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, shall prescribe the fees that the Real Estate Agency may charge for activities listed under this section, subject to the following maximum amounts:

(1) For each licensing examination applied for, $75.

(2) For each applicant for a real estate broker, principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager license:

(a) Application for license, $300; and

(b) Change of name, $10.

(3) For each real estate broker, principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager licensee:

(a) Renewal of active license or active limited license, $300;

(b) Renewal of inactive license or inactive limited license, $150;

(c) Late fee for renewal of active or inactive license charged in addition to the renewal fee, $150;

(d) Change of name, $10;

(e) Transfer of license between registered business names, $10; and

(f) Reactivation of inactive license, $150.

(4) For each registered business name:

(a) Initial registration, $300;

(b) Renewal of active registration, $50; and

(c) Change of name, $300.

(5) For initial registration of each branch office, $50.

(6) For each temporary license issued under ORS 696.205 (Death or incapacity of sole principal real estate broker or sole licensed real estate property manager) :

(a) Initial issuance, $150; and

(b) Extension, $150.

(7) For each continuing education provider certification:

(a) Initial application, $300; and

(b) Renewal, $50. [Amended by 1953 c.166 §5; 1955 c.457 §1; subsections (13), (14), (15) enacted as 1955 c.322 §3; 1957 c.383 §2; 1961 c.670 §1; 1965 c.617 §3; 1969 c.674 §15; 1971 c.293 §1; 1975 c.746 §20; 1977 c.191 §3; 1977 c.649 §52; 1981 c.566 §4; 1987 c.58 §13; 1987 c.158 §146; 1987 c.611 §20; 1989 c.724 §8; 1991 c.5 §39; 1991 c.462 §3; 1997 c.451 §1; 2001 c.300 §25; 2003 c.398 §10; 2005 c.116 §20; 2011 c.158 §15; 2017 c.193 §1]

Note: Section 9, chapter 324, Oregon Laws 2009, provides:

Sec. 9. Notwithstanding ORS 696.270 (Fees) , the Real Estate Agency may not charge a fee for the initial issuance of a principal real estate broker’s license to a sole practitioner who conducted professional real estate activity as a sole practitioner prior to January 1, 2010. [2009 c.324 §9]

Source: Section 696.270 — Fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.672 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.672
697.672 Requirement to make, keep and maintain records
Status: in_force

(1) A debt management service provider shall make, keep and maintain accounts, correspondence, memoranda, papers, books and other records that the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services by rule determines are necessary to ensure that the debt management service provider is complying with the provisions of ORS 697.602 (Definitions for ORS 697.602 to 697.842) to 697.842 (Disposition of moneys received by director) .

(2) A debt management service provider shall maintain records for each consumer with which the debt management service provider does business in a form and with contents the director specifies by rule. The debt management service provider shall maintain each consumer record for a period of three years after the date of the last entry in the record. The debt management service provider may dispose of the record in accordance with applicable law after the three-year period described in this subsection has expired.

(3) A debt management service provider shall record all disbursements that the debt management service provider makes, if any, to a consumer’s creditors.

(4) The director may at any reasonable time examine the debt management service provider, the records described in subsection (1) of this section or the debt management service provider’s activities in connection with performing a debt management service. [1983 c.17 §9; 2009 c.604 §7]

Source: Section 697.672 — Requirement to make, keep and maintain records; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.840 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.840
677.840 Fees
Status: in_force

Every podiatric physician and surgeon shall pay to the Oregon Medical Board nonrefundable fees as determined by the board pursuant to ORS 677.265 (Powers of board generally) . [Formerly 682.065; 1989 c.830 §44]

Source: Section 677.840 — Fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.240 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.240
672.240 State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall operate as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) for the purpose of carrying out ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) . The board shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Governor as follows:

(a) Two members shall be members of the general public.

(b) Two members shall be registered professional land surveyors.

(c) Five members shall be registered professional engineers.

(d) One member shall be registered both as a professional engineer and as a professional land surveyor. However, if a qualified individual is not available, the Governor may appoint either a registered professional engineer or a registered professional land surveyor.

(e) One member shall be a registered photogrammetrist. However, if a qualified individual is not available, the Governor may appoint either a registered professional engineer or a registered professional land surveyor.

(2) The Governor shall appoint members to the board so that there is at least one member of the board from each congressional district in this state.

(3) Each engineer, land surveyor or photogrammetrist member of the board shall have been:

(a) A resident of this state for at least three years immediately preceding appointment; and

(b) Practicing as a registered professional engineer, registered professional land surveyor or registered photogrammetrist for at least five years since the date of the individual’s initial registration.

(4) The board shall elect biennially from among its members a president and vice president for the ensuing biennial term. [Amended by 1955 c.215 §1; 1963 c.580 §32; 1969 c.314 §75; 1971 c.751 §24; 1971 c.753 §28; subsection (3) enacted as 1971 c.751 §26(1); 1979 c.147 §1; 1981 c.143 §13; 1987 c.414 §47; 1997 c.210 §8; 1997 c.643 §21; 1999 c.1084 §61; 2009 c.259 §16; 2011 c.33 §1]

Source: Section 672.240 — State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying; appointment; qualifications; officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 699.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 699 / Section 699.020
699.020 Safekeeping of baggage
Status: in_force

It is the duty of every guest and of every one intending to be a guest of any hotel in this state, upon delivering to the proprietor of such hotel or to servants of the proprietor, any baggage or other articles of property of such guest for safekeeping (elsewhere than to the room assigned to such guest), to demand and of such hotel proprietor to give, a claim check or receipt therefor in such case, to evidence the fact of such delivery. No hotel proprietor shall be liable for the loss of or injury to such baggage or other article of property of such guests, unless the property was actually delivered by the guest to the hotel proprietor or to servants of the proprietor for safekeeping, or unless the loss or injury occurred through the negligence of the hotel proprietor or by servants or employees in the hotel. However, the innkeeper or hotelkeeper may by special arrangement with a guest receive any baggage or other articles of property of such guest for safekeeping upon such terms as they may agree to in writing.

Source: Section 699.020 — Safekeeping of baggage; scope of liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors699.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.236 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.236
701.236 Rulemaking to interpret, harmonize or adjust licensing requirements
Status: in_force

(1) To the extent that a requirement necessary to obtain or maintain a license, endorsement or other authorization to perform work from the Construction Contractors Board is unclear, duplicative or in conflict, or in instances where a requirement conflicts with the board’s efforts to modernize operations and ensure consistent regulatory enforcement, the board may adopt rules the board deems necessary to interpret, harmonize, streamline, adjust or promote consistent application of the requirement.

(2) The board by rule may identify exceptional circumstances for considering a complaint under ORS 701.139 (Complaint validity) , 701.140 (Types of allowable complaints) or 701.143 (Requirement for timely filing of complaints) that the board would ordinarily deny, if the complaint otherwise complies with the requirements of this chapter to the maximum extent possible under the identified circumstances. [2023 c.277 §2]

Source: Section 701.236 — Rulemaking to interpret, harmonize or adjust licensing requirements; exceptional circumstances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.005 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.005
672.005 Additional definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Practice of engineering” or “practice of professional engineering” means any of the following when done for others:

(a) Performing a service or creating an original work requiring engineering education, training and experience.

(b) In connection with utilities, structures, buildings, machines, equipment, processes, works or projects, whether private or public, applying special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences to services or original works such as:

(A) Consultation;

(B) Investigation;

(C) Evaluation;

(D) Planning;

(E) Design; and

(F) Services during construction, manufacture or fabrication for the purpose of ensuring compliance with specifications and design.

(c) Surveying to determine area or topography.

(d) Surveying to establish lines, grades or elevations, or to determine or estimate quantities of materials required, removed or in place.

(e) Surveying required for design and construction layout of engineering and architectural infrastructure.

(f) Performing photogrammetric mapping.

(2) “Practice of land surveying” means doing any of the following:

(a) Providing or offering to provide for others professional services that apply mathematics, geodesy and other sciences and involve:

(A) The making of geometric measurements and gathering of related information pertaining to:

(i) The physical or legal features of the earth;

(ii) Improvements on the earth; or

(iii) The space above or below the earth; or

(B) The development of measurements and information described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph into graphics, data, maps, plans, reports, descriptions, projects or other survey products.

(b) Performing geodetic surveys for others.

(c) Establishing, reestablishing or replacing boundaries or geodetic control monuments or reference points.

(d) Locating, relocating, establishing, reestablishing or retracing any property lines or boundaries for any tract of land, road right-of-way or easement.

(e) Making any survey for the division or subdivision of a tract of land or for the consolidation of tracts of land.

(f) Locating and laying out for others alignments, positions or elevations for the construction of fixed works.

(g) Performing or offering to perform for others any investigation, interpretation or evaluation of, or any consultation about, any of the services described in paragraphs (a) to (f) of this subsection.

(h) Collecting, preparing, manipulating or modifying data related to activities described in paragraphs (a) to (f) of this subsection for others, other than acting as a scrivener.

(i) Performing photogrammetric mapping for others.

(j) Making surveys that involve horizontal or vertical mapping control or geodetic control. [1971 c.751 §2; 1973 c.531 §1; 1977 c.620 §1; 1981 c.143 §2; 1991 c.339 §5; 1997 c.210 §2; 2005 c.445 §7; 2019 c.75 §1]

Source: Section 672.005 — Additional definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.515 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.515
680.515 Application for license
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the provisions of ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) , the Health Licensing Office shall issue a license to practice denture technology to an applicant who, in addition to submitting an application and paying the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) :

(a) Provides to the office official transcripts verifying completion of an associate degree program in denture technology, or the equivalent in formal, post-secondary education, approved by the office in consultation with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and the Department of Education.

(b) Provides to the office documentation of 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice in denture technology, completed while enrolled in or after having completed a course of study offered in a post-secondary educational institution, or through equivalent supervised experience, as determined by the office in consultation with the commission and the department.

(c) Passes a written and a practical examination prescribed, recognized or approved by the State Board of Denture Technology. An applicant who fails the practical examination must complete additional hours of clinical and laboratory training in an approved work experience program, as determined by the board, to qualify for reexamination.

(d) Meets other requirements established by the office by rule.

(2) The educational program required by subsection (1)(a) of this section must include pertinent courses in anatomy, including histology, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, pathology emphasizing periodontology, dental materials, medical emergencies, geriatrics, professional ethics, clinical denture technology and denture laboratory technology.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(a) of this section, the board may accept educational training obtained in any other state or country if, upon review of satisfactory evidence, the office determines that the educational program in the other state or country meets the educational standards prescribed under this section.

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

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(c) of this section, the office may adopt rules providing for waiver of the practical examination requirement.

(6) The office may adopt rules allowing for issuance of a temporary license to practice denture technology. [1979 c.1 §4; 1981 c.313 §2; 1989 c.694 §2; 1991 c.921 §2; 1993 c.142 §5; 1997 c.652 §39; 2003 c.547 §13; 2005 c.415 §3; 2005 c.648 §25; 2007 c.419 §2; 2011 c.53 §2; 2011 c.637 §285; 2012 c.43 §9; 2013 c.314 §23; 2013 c.568 §44; 2013 c.747 §173]

Source: Section 680.515 — Application for license; qualifications of applicants; waiver of examination requirement; temporary license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.050 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.050
671.050 Application for certificate of registration
Status: in_force

(1) Any individual desiring the right to engage in the practice of architecture in this state shall apply to the State Board of Architect Examiners for a certificate of registration. To obtain a certificate of registration, the individual must:

(a) Complete an application with documentation that, in the board’s judgment, shows that the applicant successfully completed an education program, an experience program and an examination that meet standards the board specifies by rule; and

(b) Pay an application fee in an amount the board specifies by rule.

(2) The board by rule shall specify:

(a) The manner in which and the procedures under which an individual may apply for a certificate of registration under subsection (1) of this section;

(b) The form and content of all application materials;

(c) The period during which a registration remains valid;

(d) Fees to apply for registration and to renew registration;

(e) Conditions or qualifications under which the board grants or denies registration; and

(f) Any other matter related to the registration of an individual that the board deems necessary to specify.

(3) If the board determines that the individual is qualified to engage in the practice of architecture in this state, the board shall issue a certificate of registration to the individual.

(4) In specifying standards for an examination under this section, the board may adopt the examination and the recommended grading procedures of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. [Amended by 1973 c.827 §62; 1973 c.832 §21; 1974 c.36 §20; 1977 c.803 §7; 2013 c.196 §6; 2023 c.70 §8]

Source: Section 671.050 — Application for certificate of registration; qualifications; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.835 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.835
675.835 Injunctive proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists may commence injunction proceedings in any circuit court to enjoin violation of ORS 675.825 (Prohibited practices) .

(2) In proceedings under this section, the board need not show that any person is injured by the person against whom the injunction is sought.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the person against whom an injunction is sought under this section is found by the court to have unlawfully used the title “licensed professional counselor” or “licensed marriage and family therapist,” a court may grant an injunction barring the person from using the title.

(b) If the person against whom an injunction is sought under this section is found by the court to have unlawfully engaged in the practice of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy, a court may grant an injunction barring the person from engaging in the unlawful practice.

(4) An injunction under this section is in addition to any other remedies or penalties provided by law. [1989 c.721 §16; 2009 c.549 §10]

Source: Section 675.835 — Injunctive proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.440 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.440
678.440 Nursing assistants
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 678.442 (Certification of nursing assistants) , 678.444 (Standards for training programs for nursing assistants) , 678.445 (Administration of noninjectable medication by nursing assistant) , 678.447 (Use of titles “medication aide,” “Certified Medication Aide” or “CMA.”) and 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) , “nursing assistant” means an individual who assists licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly to require that nursing assistants be adequately trained.

(3) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall prepare curricula and standards for training programs for nursing assistants. The curricula and standards must provide for additional training for nursing assistants to have the authority to administer noninjectable medications.

(4) The Department of Human Services may impose civil penalties or revoke the license of any long term care facility that employs an untrained nursing assistant for a period of more than eight weeks without providing for the training prescribed by the board. Any license that is revoked shall be revoked as provided in ORS 441.030 (Denial, suspension or revocation of licenses) .

(5) The Oregon Health Authority may impose civil penalties or revoke the license of a health care facility that employs any untrained nursing assistant for a period of more than eight weeks without providing for the training prescribed by the board. Any license that is revoked shall be revoked as provided in ORS 441.030 (Denial, suspension or revocation of licenses) . [1977 c.309 §1; 2009 c.595 §1060; 2015 c.346 §1; 2015 c.347 §1]

Source: Section 678.440 — Nursing assistants; training; effect of employing untrained assistant; civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.805 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.805
696.805 Real estate licensee as seller’s agent
Status: in_force

(1) A real estate licensee who acts under a listing agreement with the seller acts as the seller’s agent only.

(2) A seller’s agent owes the seller, other principals and the principals’ agents involved in a real estate transaction the following affirmative duties:

(a) To deal honestly and in good faith;

(b) To present all written offers, written notices and other written communications to and from the parties in a timely manner without regard to whether the property is subject to a contract for sale or the buyer is already a party to a contract to purchase; and

(c) To disclose material facts known by the seller’s agent and not apparent or readily ascertainable to a party.

(3) A seller’s agent owes the seller involved in a real estate transaction the following affirmative duties:

(a) To exercise reasonable care and diligence;

(b) To account in a timely manner for money and property received from or on behalf of the seller;

(c) To be loyal to the seller by not taking action that is adverse or detrimental to the seller’s interest in a transaction;

(d) To disclose in a timely manner to the seller any conflict of interest, existing or contemplated;

(e) To advise the seller to seek expert advice on matters related to the transaction that are beyond the agent’s expertise;

(f) To maintain confidential information from or about the seller except under subpoena or court order, even after termination of the agency relationship; and

(g) Unless agreed otherwise in writing, to make a continuous, good faith effort to find a buyer for the property, except that a seller’s agent is not required to seek additional offers to purchase the property while the property is subject to a contract for sale.

(4) A seller’s agent may show properties owned by another seller to a prospective buyer and may list competing properties for sale without breaching any affirmative duty to the seller.

(5) Except as provided in subsection (3)(g) of this section, an affirmative duty may not be waived.

(6) Nothing in this section implies a duty to investigate matters that are outside the scope of the real estate licensee’s expertise, including but not limited to investigation of the condition of property, the legal status of the title or the owner’s past conformance with law, unless the licensee or the licensee’s agent agrees in writing to investigate a matter.

(7) In order to help a seller avoid selecting a buyer based on the buyer’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status or familial status as prohibited by the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.), a seller’s agent shall reject any communication other than customary documents in a real estate transaction, including photographs, provided by a buyer. [1993 c.570 §3; 2001 c.300 §45; 2003 c.398 §11; 2005 c.393 §6; 2021 c.359 §1]

Note: See note under 696.800 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 696.805 — Real estate licensee as seller’s agent; obligations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.050 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.050
700.050 Environmental health specialist examination
Status: in_force

(1) Examinations for registration as an environmental health specialist shall be held at least once every year at such time and place as the Health Licensing Office may determine. The examination shall be sufficiently thorough to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of the applicant to practice as an environmental health specialist and may be in the form of written, oral or practical demonstrations of skill. The examination shall cover subject areas determined by the Environmental Health Registration Board by rule.

(2) The office shall notify each applicant whether the applicant passed or failed the examination.

(3) Upon written request to the office, any applicant may discuss performance on the examination.

(4) Any applicant who fails to make a passing grade on the examination may be allowed to take the examination a second time upon payment of the applicable fee established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) . The office, in consultation with the board, may require the applicant to undergo additional training as determined by the board before taking the examination a third or subsequent time.

(5) The office shall give reasonable notice by mail of the time and place of examination to each applicant accepted for examination. [Amended by 1967 c.476 §8; 1983 c.189 §3; 1995 c.572 §10; 1999 c.885 §35; 2003 c.547 §95; 2005 c.648 §107; 2013 c.314 §61; 2013 c.568 §128]

Source: Section 700.050 — Environmental health specialist examination; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.045 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.045
675.045 Examinations administered by board
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Psychology shall adopt rules governing examinations required by the board.

(2) When the board requires a board administered examination, the board shall:

(a) Maintain a complete record of the proceedings and of the questions asked and responses given; and

(b) Inform applicants in writing of the examination results for each tested subject area.

(3) Upon written request to the board, an applicant who fails a board administered examination may review the record of the examination. To ensure and maintain test security, the applicant shall sign a confidentiality agreement prior to reviewing the record of the examination.

(4) Any applicant who fails a board administered examination shall be:

(a) Allowed to petition the board to reconsider the results of the entire examination or the results of a particular tested area.

(b) Reexamined only in the tested areas in which the applicant did not receive a passing grade. [1985 c.90 §6; 1997 c.681 §1; 2005 c.7 §3; 2017 c.6 §6]

Source: Section 675.045 — Examinations administered by board; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.890 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.890
676.890 Penalties
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules necessary to carry out ORS 676.870 (Definitions for ORS 676.870 to 676.890) to 676.890 (Penalties) , including but not limited to penalties for violation of ORS 676.870 (Definitions for ORS 676.870 to 676.890) to 676.890 (Penalties) or rules adopted under ORS 676.870 (Definitions for ORS 676.870 to 676.890) to 676.890 (Penalties) . [2015 c.373 §5]

Source: Section 676.890 — Penalties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.280 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.280
675.280 License period
Status: in_force

Licenses issued under ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) shall expire on May 31 of even-numbered years. The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board shall license any person who meets the requirements of ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) upon payment of a license fee in an amount established by the board. The board shall issue a certificate to each person licensed. The certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the right of the person to whom it is issued to purport to be a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant subject to the provisions of ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) . The certificate shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises of the occupational therapy employer. [1977 c.858 §9; 1981 c.250 §7; 1989 c.338 §3; 2003 c.130 §2]

Source: Section 675.280 — License period; fee; issuance of certificate; certificate as evidence; posting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.125 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.125
693.125 Officers
Status: in_force

(1) The State Plumbing Board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the board determines.

(2) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. [1981 c.438 §§7,8; 2011 c.272 §24]

Source: Section 693.125 — Officers; quorum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.010
671.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) :

(1) “Architect” means a registered architect or a foreign architect.

(2) “Architectural firm” means a business entity that, for compensation, provides the services of an architect or engages in the practice of architecture.

(3) “Building” means a structure that has the purpose of supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.

(4) “Business entity” means a partnership, limited partnership, corporation, professional corporation, limited liability company, business trust, joint venture or other form of business organization the constituent parts of which share a common economic interest.

(5) “Construction phase services” means services an architect provides for the purpose of determining that construction work on a building is proceeding generally in accordance with requirements set forth in a technical submission.

(6) “Foreign architect” means a person that has a valid license or registration from a jurisdiction other than this state that authorizes the person to engage in the practice of architecture within the jurisdiction that issued the license or registration.

(7) “Foreign architectural firm” means a business entity that has a valid license or registration from a jurisdiction other than this state that authorizes the business entity to engage in the practice of architecture within the jurisdiction that issued the license or registration.

(8) “Practice of architecture” means engaging in the art and science of designing, in whole or in part, buildings and the space within and appurtenant to buildings and providing related services that include, but are not limited to, planning, developing design concepts, preparing technical submissions and other documents that define a building’s form and function, coordinating construction work and the work of other consultants and providing construction phase services.

(9) “Registered architect” means an individual who has a valid certificate of registration issued by the State Board of Architect Examiners under ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) that authorizes the individual to engage in the practice of architecture within this state.

(10) “Registered architectural firm” means a business entity that has a valid certificate of registration issued by the State Board of Architect Examiners under ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) that authorizes the business entity to engage in the practice of architecture within this state.

(11) “Responsible control” means a degree of control over an operation that is consistent with the scope of a registered architect’s professional knowledge and the application of a registered architect’s professional standard of care.

(12) “State building code” has the meaning given that term in ORS 455.010 (Definitions for ORS chapter 455) .

(13) “Technical submission” means a plan, design, drawing, blueprint or other document that an architect prepares in connection with the practice of architecture and submits to a regulatory authority to comply with the state building code, a municipal building code or related rules, ordinances, resolutions or other regulatory requirements. [Amended by 1957 c.408 §1; 1961 c.585 §1; 1977 c.803 §1; 2003 c.763 §1; 2013 c.196 §1; 2023 c.70 §1]

Source: Section 671.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.111 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.111
700.111 Grounds and procedure for discipline
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against any person practicing as an environmental health specialist, an environmental health specialist trainee, a waste water specialist or a waste water specialist trainee for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) , and for any violation of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder. [2003 c.547 §105; 2005 c.648 §115; 2013 c.568 §136]

Source: Section 700.111 — Grounds and procedure for discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.535 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.535
675.535 Examination
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may adopt rules to establish written examination requirements for:

(a) The practice of baccalaureate social work under ORS 675.532 (Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work) ;

(b) The practice of master’s social work under ORS 675.533 (Licensure for practice of master’s social work) ; or

(c) Clinical social work licensure under ORS 675.530 (License) .

(2) The rules adopted by the board under this section shall specify the subjects on which an applicant may be examined, how the written examination is to be administered and the scoring or evaluation process used to determine whether an applicant has passed the examination. The board shall provide a copy of the rules to an applicant at least 30 days prior to any examination.

(3) Examinations for authorizations to practice regulated social work conducted under ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) shall be held at least once every year at such times and places as the board may determine. Timely and appropriate notice shall be sent to each applicant.

(4) Upon written request to the board, any applicant may discuss the applicant’s performance on the examination with the board.

(5) Any applicant who fails to attain a passing grade on the examination shall be allowed to take the examination a second time. Any applicant who fails the examination a second time must obtain special permission from the board to take the examination again. [1989 c.721 §31; 2009 c.442 §10; 2013 c.60 §8]

Source: Section 675.535 — Examination; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.618 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.618
679.618 Collaborative agreement required to practice dental therapy
Status: in_force

(1) A dental therapist may practice dental therapy only under the supervision of a dentist and pursuant to a collaborative agreement with the dentist that outlines the supervision logistics and requirements for the dental therapist’s practice. The collaborative agreement must include at least the following information:

(a) The level of supervision required for each procedure performed by the dental therapist;

(b) Circumstances under which the prior knowledge and consent of the dentist is required to allow the dental therapist to provide a certain service or perform a certain procedure;

(c) The practice settings in which the dental therapist may provide care;

(d) Any limitation on the care the dental therapist may provide;

(e) Patient age-specific and procedure-specific practice protocols, including case selection criteria, assessment guidelines and imaging frequency;

(f) Procedures for creating and maintaining dental records for patients treated by the dental therapist;

(g) Guidelines for the management of medical emergencies in each of the practice settings in which the dental therapist provides care;

(h) A quality assurance plan for monitoring care provided by the dental therapist, including chart review, patient care review and referral follow-up;

(i) Protocols for the dispensation and administration of drugs, as described in ORS 679.621 (Dental therapist scope of practice) , by the dental therapist, including circumstances under which the dental therapist may dispense and administer drugs;

(j) Criteria for the provision of care to patients with specific medical conditions or complex medical histories, including any requirements for consultation with the dentist prior to the provision of care; and

(k) Protocols for when a patient requires treatment outside the dental therapist’s scope of practice, including for referral of the patient for evaluation and treatment by the dentist, a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, a nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) or other licensed health care provider.

(2) In addition to the information described in subsection (1) of this section, a collaborative agreement must include a provision that requires the dental therapist to consult with a dentist if the dental therapist intends to perform an irreversible surgical procedure under general supervision on a patient who has a severe systemic disease.

(3) A dentist who enters into a collaborative agreement with a dental therapist shall:

(a) Directly provide care to a patient that is outside the scope of practice of the dental therapist or arrange for the provision of care by another dentist; and

(b) Ensure that the dentist, or another dentist, is available to the dental therapist for timely communication during the dental therapist’s provision of care to a patient.

(4) A dental therapist may perform and provide only those procedures and services authorized by the dentist and set out in the collaborative agreement, and shall maintain with the dentist an appropriate level of contact, as determined by the dentist.

(5) A dental therapist and a dentist who enter into a collaborative agreement together shall each maintain a physical copy of the collaborative agreement.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A dental therapist may enter into collaborative agreements with more than one dentist if each collaborative agreement includes the same supervision requirements and scope of practice.

(b) A dentist may supervise and enter into collaborative agreements with up to three dental therapists at any one time.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A collaborative agreement must be signed by the dentist and dental therapist.

(b) A dental therapist shall annually submit a signed copy of the collaborative agreement to the Oregon Board of Dentistry. If the collaborative agreement is revised in between annual submissions, a signed copy of the revised collaborative agreement must be submitted to the board as soon as practicable after the revision is made. [2021 c.530 §8]

Source: Section 679.618 — Collaborative agreement required to practice dental therapy; required provisions; duties of dentist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.176 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.176
679.176 Written work orders required for certain services
Status: in_force

(1) No dentist may use the services of any person, not licensed to practice dentistry in this state, to construct, alter, repair, reline, reproduce or duplicate any prosthetic denture, bridge, appliance or any other structure to be worn in the human mouth, unless the dentist first furnishes to such person a written work order, in substantially the following form:

(Date) ______, 2___

TO: (Name of dental technician or laboratory with address)

RE: (Name or number of patient)

(Description of the work to be done, including diagrams if necessary, together with specifications of the type of materials to be used.)

(Address) ______

(Current license number) ___

(2) A duplicate copy of each such work order issued by the dentist shall be retained by each dentist for not less than two years. The Oregon Board of Dentistry or its agents shall be permitted to inspect, upon demand, the duplicate copies of all such work orders retained by each dentist.

(3) No work order shall permit or require the taking of impressions of any part of the human oral cavity by any person not a dentist licensed by the board. [1963 c.284 §15]

Source: Section 679.176 — Written work orders required for certain services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.661 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.661
675.661 Employer to pay supervision costs for certain behavioral health care providers
Status: in_force

A public or private entity that employs mental health care providers who supervise associates, interns or other individuals who must have supervised clinical experience as a condition of licensure as a mental health care provider shall pay all costs incurred by the supervisor in providing supervision and the costs of the individual receiving supervision if the supervisor is:

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

(2) A clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 (License) ;

(3) A master’s social worker licensed under ORS 675.533 (Licensure for practice of master’s social work) ;

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

(5) A licensed professional counselor, as defined in ORS 675.705 (Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835) . [2021 c.677 §6]

Note: See note under 675.650 (Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce training, endorsements, certifications) .

Source: Section 675.661 — Employer to pay supervision costs for certain behavioral health care providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.170 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.170
678.170 Disposition of receipts
Status: in_force

(1) All money received by the Oregon State Board of Nursing under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) shall be paid into the General Fund in the State Treasury and placed to the credit of the Oregon State Board of Nursing Account. Such moneys are appropriated continuously and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) , 676.860 (Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for physical health care providers) and 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) .

(2) The board shall keep a record of all moneys deposited in the Oregon State Board of Nursing Account. This record shall indicate by separate cumulative accounts the source from which the moneys are derived and the individual activity or program against which each withdrawal is charged.

(3) The board may maintain a petty cash fund in compliance with ORS 293.180 (Agency petty cash fund) in the amount of $1,000. [Amended by 1973 c.584 §16a; 1981 c.101 §1; 2013 c.240 §9; 2017 c.511 §8]

Source: Section 678.170 — Disposition of receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.855 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.855
696.855 Common law application to statutory obligations and remedies
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 696.301 (Grounds for discipline) , 696.392 (Power of commissioner to administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.890 (Duties of real estate property managers) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) do not directly, indirectly or by implication limit or alter any preexisting common law or statutory right or remedy including actions for fraud, negligence or equitable relief.

(2) Common law and statutory remedies are not affected by ORS 696.301 (Grounds for discipline) , 696.392 (Power of commissioner to administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.890 (Duties of real estate property managers) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) . [1993 c.570 §12; 2001 c.300 §49a; 2011 c.158 §2]

Note: See note under 696.800 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 696.855 — Common law application to statutory obligations and remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.240 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.240
701.240 Provision of licensed contractors list to other state agencies
Status: in_force

(1) The Construction Contractors Board shall supply the Department of Revenue and the Employment Department with a partial or complete list of licensees as deemed necessary by the board.

(2) The lists required by subsection (1) of this section shall contain the name, address, Social Security or federal employer identification number of each licensee or such other information as the departments may by rule require. [1989 c.870 §6; 1999 c.402 §36; 2005 c.22 §479]

Source: Section 701.240 — Provision of licensed contractors list to other state agencies; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.035 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.035
683.035 Discrimination against optometrists prohibited
Status: in_force

No official, board, commission or other agency of the state or of any of its political subdivisions or municipalities shall discriminate between duly licensed optometrists and any other person authorized by law to render professional services which a duly licensed optometrist may render, when such services are required. Such services shall be paid for in the same manner and under the same standards as similar professional services. [1963 c.121 §1]

Source: Section 683.035 — Discrimination against optometrists prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.430 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.430
703.430 Issuance of license
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall issue:

(a) A private investigator’s license if the applicant has satisfied the requirements of ORS 703.415 (Investigator’s license qualifications) and 703.425 (Application requirements) and is in compliance with the rules of the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training and the department.

(b) A provisional investigator’s license if the applicant has satisfied the requirements of ORS 703.415 (Investigator’s license qualifications) (1) to (6) and 703.425 (Application requirements) and is in compliance with the rules of the board and department. A person who has a provisional investigator’s license may not employ or supervise other investigators.

(2) The department may issue:

(a) A temporary investigator’s license to a person licensed as an investigator by another jurisdiction. The board shall adopt rules to carry out this paragraph including, but not limited to, rules establishing requirements, procedures and fees for issuing a temporary investigator’s license and the scope and duration of the license.

(b) An interim investigator’s license to a person who:

(A) Has applied for a private investigator’s license or a provisional investigator’s license and whose application has not been granted or denied;

(B) Works only for a private investigator licensed under this section, an attorney or another employer who has requested that the person be issued an interim investigator’s license;

(C) Has never been convicted of, pleaded guilty or no contest to or forfeited security for a crime; and

(D) Meets all requirements established by the board by rule including, but not limited to, rules establishing requirements, procedures and fees for issuing an interim investigator’s license and the scope and duration of the license.

(3) A license issued under subsection (1) of this section expires two years following the date of issuance or on the assigned renewal date. [1997 c.870 §7; 2001 c.838 §6; 2005 c.613 §14; 2007 c.320 §4]

Source: Section 703.430 — Issuance of license; expiration; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.820 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.820
673.820 Prohibitions
Status: in_force

An exchange facilitator may not knowingly:

(1) Make a materially false statement, material misrepresentation or material statement intended to mislead a client or another person concerning an exchange conducted under 26 U.S.C. 1031, or continue a course of material misrepresentation through advertising or otherwise;

(2) Fail to account within a reasonable time for moneys or property in the exchange facilitator’s possession that belongs to another person;

(3) Engage in conduct that constitutes fraud or dishonesty or commit a crime involving fraud, misrepresentation, deceit, embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, robbery or theft; or

(4) Materially fail to fulfill the exchange facilitator’s contractual duty to deliver moneys or property to a client, unless the failure results from circumstances beyond the exchange facilitator’s control. [2013 c.392 §5]

Source: Section 673.820 — Prohibitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.370 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.370
690.370 Examinations
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office shall offer an examination for applicants for licenses to perform services in each field of practice at least twice a year. An applicant who fails any part of the examination may retake the failed section in accordance with rules adopted by the office. [1987 c.698 §4; 2001 c.104 §265; 2003 c.547 §54; 2005 c.648 §69; 2011 c.346 §13; 2013 c.568 §94]

Source: Section 690.370 — Examinations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.490 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.490
701.490 Exemptions from certification, licensure and other requirements
Status: in_force

ORS 701.480 (Certification) and 701.485 (Standards of practice and professional conduct) do not apply to:

(1) A person offering key duplication services at a fixed location or ancillary to other business activities, if the person does not undertake, offer to undertake or submit a bid to undertake other locksmith services;

(2) An individual performing work within the scope of a license described in ORS 479.905 (Definitions for ORS 479.870 and 479.905 to 479.945) to 479.945 (Restricted energy contractor’s license) ;

(3) A tow truck operator performing work for a towing business certified under ORS 822.205 (Certificate) ;

(4) A construction contractor licensed under this chapter or an owner, officer or employee of the licensed construction contractor, when acting within the scope of the contractor’s license, if the contractor, owner, officer or employee does not hold out as a provider of locksmith services;

(5) Work performed by a manufacturer on a manufactured structure, modular building or structure or prefabricated structure that is or was produced by the manufacturer;

(6) A property owner or regular employee of the property owner, when performing work on the property;

(7) A property management company or the regular employee of a property management company, when performing work on the managed property;

(8) A real estate property manager as defined in ORS 696.010 (Definitions) , or the employee of a property manager, performing work in the course of managing rental real estate;

(9) A landlord or landlord’s agent, both as defined in ORS 90.100 (Definitions) ;

(10) A manufacturer of locks; or

(11) A person performing work as the representative of a manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor or retailer of locks. [2009 c.781 §5]

Source: Section 701.490 — Exemptions from certification, licensure and other requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.345 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.345
671.345 Registration based on recognition by other jurisdictions
Status: in_force

(1) The State Landscape Architect Board may register as a landscape architect, without examination, any individual who applies for such registration under ORS 671.325 (Application for registration) , and:

(a) On the date of making application is a landscape architect licensed or registered under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States, if the requirements for the licensing or registration of landscape architects in the state or territory in which the applicant is licensed or registered on the date of licensing or registration in such state or territory were substantially equal to the requirements for the registration of landscape architects in this state on the date of the application; or

(b) Within the five years immediately preceding application has passed a national examination acceptable to the board.

(2) Each applicant under this section shall pay at the time of filing the application an original registration fee for registration of an out-of-state landscape architect as provided in ORS 671.365 (Fees) . [1981 c.536 §5; 1987 c.414 §42b; 1987 c.460 §1; 1993 c.18 §145; 1995 c.189 §5; 1997 c.643 §14; 2001 c.950 §13]

Source: Section 671.345 — Registration based on recognition by other jurisdictions; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.991 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.991
672.991 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of any provision of ORS 672.045 (Prohibited activities relating to practices of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 131.105 (Timeliness of criminal actions) to 131.155 (Tolling of statute) , prosecution for violation of ORS 672.045 (Prohibited activities relating to practices of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping) may be commenced within two years after discovery of the offense, but in no case shall the period of limitation otherwise applicable be extended by more than 10 years.

(3) Violation of any provision of ORS 672.525 (Geologist registration) is a Class A misdemeanor. [1971 c.751 §35; subsection (2) enacted as 1977 c.612 §22; 1981 c.150 §3]

Source: Section 672.991 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.330 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.330
681.330 Application of rules of ethical standards of practice
Status: in_force

The rules and regulations of ethical standards of practice adopted pursuant to ORS 681.420 (Powers and duties) (5) shall govern the conduct of all persons who hold a license or conditional license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology or a certificate to perform the duties of a speech-language pathology assistant. [Formerly 694.415; 1995 c.280 §13; 2001 c.626 §2]

Source: Section 681.330 — Application of rules of ethical standards of practice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).