ORS § 696.290 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.290
696.290 Sharing compensation with or paying finder’s fee to unlicensed person prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a real estate licensee may not offer, promise, allow, give, pay or rebate, directly or indirectly, any part or share of the licensee’s compensation arising or accruing from any real estate transaction or pay a finder’s fee to any person who is not a real estate licensee licensed under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) , including a nonlicensed individual described in ORS 696.030 (Exemptions) .

(b) A principal real estate broker may pay a finder’s fee or a share of the real estate licensee’s compensation on a cooperative sale when the payment is made to a licensed real estate broker in another state or country, provided that:

(A) The state or country in which the nonresident real estate broker is licensed has a law permitting real estate brokers to cooperate with principal real estate brokers in this state; and

(B) The nonresident real estate broker does not conduct in this state any acts constituting professional real estate activity and for which compensation is paid. If a country does not license real estate brokers, the payee must be a citizen or resident of the country and represent that the payee is in the business of real estate brokerage in the other country.

(2) A real estate broker associated with a principal real estate broker may not accept compensation from any person other than the principal real estate broker with whom the real estate broker is associated at the time.

(3) A principal real estate broker may not make payment to the real estate broker of another principal real estate broker except through the principal real estate broker with whom the real estate broker is associated.

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) and 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) , a principal real estate broker or a real estate broker associated with a principal real estate broker may create a corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or other lawfully constituted business organization for the purpose of receiving compensation. The real estate licensee may not conduct professional real estate activity under a business organization created pursuant to this subsection.

(5) Nothing in this section prevents payment of compensation earned by a real estate broker or principal real estate broker while licensed because of the real estate broker’s or principal real estate broker’s association with a different principal real estate broker or because of inactivation of the real estate broker’s or principal real estate broker’s license. The compensation may be paid directly to the real estate licensee by the principal real estate broker with whom the real estate licensee was associated at the time the professional real estate activity for which the compensation was earned was conducted.

(6) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section prohibits a principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager who has a property management agreement with the owner of a residential building or facility from authorizing the payment of a referral fee, rent credit or other compensation to an existing tenant of the owner or real estate licensee, or a former tenant if the former tenant resided in the building or facility within the previous six months, as compensation for referring new tenants to the real estate licensee.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section prevents an Oregon principal real estate broker from sharing compensation on a cooperative nonresidential real estate transaction with a person who holds an active real estate license in another state or country, provided:

(A) Before the out-of-state real estate licensee performs any act in this state that constitutes professional real estate activity, the real estate licensee and the cooperating Oregon principal real estate broker agree in writing that the acts constituting professional real estate activity conducted in this state will be under the supervision and control of the cooperating Oregon principal real estate broker and will comply with all applicable Oregon laws;

(B) The cooperating Oregon principal real estate broker or a real estate broker associated with the principal real estate broker accompanies the out-of-state real estate licensee and the client during any property showings or negotiations conducted in this state; and

(C) All property showings and negotiations regarding nonresidential real estate located in this state are conducted under the supervision and control of the cooperating Oregon principal real estate broker.

(b) As used in this subsection, “nonresidential real estate” means real property that is improved or available for improvement by commercial structures or five or more residential dwelling units. [Amended by 1953 c.42 §2; 1961 c.670 §2; 1969 c.674 §16; 1975 c.746 §21; 1977 c.649 §40; 1981 c.617 §13; 1989 c.724 §9; 1997 c.307 §1; 1999 c.470 §1; 2001 c.300 §27; 2007 c.337 §5; 2009 c.324 §8; 2013 c.145 §3; 2017 c.234 §19]

Source: Section 696.290 — Sharing compensation with or paying finder’s fee to unlicensed person prohibited; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.665 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.665
676.665 Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 676.665 (Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689) to 676.689 (Rules) :

(1) “Lactation consultant” means a person licensed to practice lactation consultation.

(2) “Lactation consultation” means the clinical application of scientific principles and evidence to provide care related to lactation to childbearing families. Lactation consultation includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Client assessment through systematic collection of data;

(b) Data analysis;

(c) Creation of a care plan;

(d) Implementation of the care plan, including demonstration and instructions to clients and communication with the clients’ primary care provider;

(e) Evaluation of client outcomes;

(f) Problem identification and treatment;

(g) Recommendation and use of assistive devices; and

(h) Lactation education to childbearing families and to health care providers. [2017 c.499 §1]

Source: Section 676.665 — Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.522 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.522
671.522 Artificial turf
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “sports field” means one or more areas of a property that total more than 30,000 square feet of artificial turf and are designed to be used primarily for sport or other athletic activities.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 701.005 (Definitions) and 701.021 (License requirement) , except as provided in this section, a landscape contracting business may prepare a site for, install and repair artificial turf at an outdoor location. This section does not authorize a landscape contracting business to prepare a site for, install or repair artificial turf at a sports field. [2015 c.672 §2]

Source: Section 671.522 — Artificial turf , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.151 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.151
689.151 Board control over licensing, standards and discipline
Status: in_force

The State Board of Pharmacy shall be responsible for the control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy in this state including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) The licensing by examination or by reciprocity of applicants who are qualified to engage in the practice of pharmacy under the provisions of this chapter;

(2) The renewal of licenses to engage in the practice of pharmacy;

(3) The determination and issuance of standards based on nationally recognized standards of practice and accreditation criteria for recognition and approval of schools and colleges of pharmacy whose graduates shall be eligible for licensure in this state, and the specification and enforcement of requirements for practical training, including internship;

(4) The enforcement of those provisions of this chapter relating to the conduct or competence of pharmacists practicing in this state, and the suspension, revocation or restriction of licenses to engage in the practice of pharmacy;

(5) The training, qualifications and employment of pharmacy interns; and

(6) The licensing of pharmacy technicians. [Formerly 689.245; 2001 c.595 §1; 2005 c.313 §10]

Source: Section 689.151 — Board control over licensing, standards and discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.991 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.991
681.991 Penalty
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 681.250 (Requirement for license in speech-language pathology or audiology) (2) is a misdemeanor. [Formerly subsection (3) of 694.991 (Penalties) ]

Source: Section 681.991 — Penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.321 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.321
671.321 Activities not considered practice of landscape architecture
Status: in_force

(1) 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) do not restrict or otherwise affect the right of any person to:

(a) Practice architecture under ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) ;

(b) Practice engineering under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) ;

(c) Engage in the occupation of growing and marketing nursery stock, or use the title “nurseryman” or “landscape nurseryman”;

(d) Operate as a landscape construction professional or landscape contracting business under ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) or use the title “landscape construction professional” or “landscape contractor”;

(e) Engage in making plans or drawings for the selection, placement or use of plants or other site features unless the plans or drawings are for the purpose of providing construction details and specifications not otherwise exempted;

(f) Use the title “landscape designer” in connection with activities described under paragraph (e) of this subsection;

(g) Make any plans, drawings or specifications for property owned by that person; or

(h) Provide recommendations or written specifications for soil amendments or planting mediums if the recommendations or specifications are solely for purposes of plant installation and do not significantly alter the stability of the soil profile or surface drainage patterns.

(2) The scope of services described in ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) (5) and (6) does not preclude a registered landscape architect from:

(a) Planning the development of land areas and elements used on land areas; or

(b) Performing services described in ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) (5) and (6) in connection with the settings, approaches or environment for buildings, structures or facilities in accordance with legally established standards for public health, safety and welfare.

(3) 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) do not apply to:

(a) The preparation of detailed or shop drawings that a construction contractor is required to furnish or the administration of construction contracts by a person customarily engaged in contracting work.

(b) The preparation of technical submissions or the administration of construction contracts by employees of a landscape architect or a landscape architecture business when acting under the direct supervision of a registered landscape architect.

(c) Employees of the federal government acting within the scope of that employment. [2001 c.950 §5; 2007 c.541 §10; 2009 c.483 §6]

Source: Section 671.321 — Activities not considered practice of landscape architecture , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.170 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.170
683.170 Sanction may be set aside by board
Status: in_force

Any disciplinary sanction, other than civil penalty, imposed for any of the causes listed in ORS 683.140 (Grounds for and nature of discipline) , except those specified in ORS 683.140 (Grounds for and nature of discipline) (1)(a) and (b), may be set aside upon application of the affected person at any time within six months from the date of such sanction upon proof being made to the satisfaction of the Oregon Board of Optometry that the cause no longer exists and that the applicant has been sufficiently punished. However, before setting aside the revocation of any license the board may, in its discretion, require the applicant to pass the regular examination given for applicants. [Amended by 1985 c.103 §7; 1987 c.443 §7; 2005 c.379 §4]

Source: Section 683.170 — Sanction may be set aside by board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.089 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.089
682.089 Replacement of one ambulance service by another
Status: in_force

(1) When a city, county or district requires an ambulance service currently operating within the city, county or district to be replaced by another public or private ambulance service, the city, county or district shall provide that:

(a) Emergency medical services provider staffing is maintained at least at the levels established in the local plan for ambulance services and ambulance service areas developed under ORS 682.062 (County plan for ambulance and emergency medical services) ; and

(b) When hiring emergency medical services providers to fill vacant or new positions during the six-month period immediately following the date of replacement, the replacement ambulance service shall give preference to qualified employees of the previous ambulance service at comparable levels of licensure.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Ambulance service” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association or agency that provides transport services and emergency medical services through use of licensed ambulances.

(b) “District” has the meaning given that term by ORS 198.010 (“District” defined for chapter) . [Formerly 682.305; 2011 c.703 8]

Source: Section 682.089 — Replacement of one ambulance service by another , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.870 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.870
696.870 Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A real estate licensee representing a seller of real property has a duty to inform each represented seller of the seller’s duties created by this section and ORS 105.462 (Definitions for ORS 105.462 to 105.490) to 105.490 (Effect of ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870 on rights and remedies) and 696.301 (Grounds for discipline) .

(b) A real estate licensee representing a buyer of real property has a duty to inform each represented buyer of the buyer’s rights under this section and ORS 105.462 (Definitions for ORS 105.462 to 105.490) to 105.490 (Effect of ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870 on rights and remedies) and 696.301 (Grounds for discipline) .

(2) If a real estate licensee performs the duties set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the real estate licensee shall have no further duties under this section.

(3) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this section, for the purposes of ORS 696.301 (Grounds for discipline) , a real estate licensee:

(a) Representing a seller by written agreement or course of conduct is bound by the standards of conduct and duties created under ORS 696.805 (Real estate licensee as seller’s agent) ;

(b) Representing a buyer by written agreement or course of conduct is bound by the standards of conduct and duties created under ORS 696.810 (Real estate licensee as buyer’s agent) ; and

(c) Acting as a disclosed limited agent by a written agreement or course of conduct is bound by the standards of conduct and duties created under ORS 696.815 (Representation of both buyer and seller) . [1993 c.547 §6; 2001 c.300 §50]

Note: See note under 696.800 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 696.870 — Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.010
703.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Board” means the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

(3) “Director” means the director of the department.

(4) “Internship” means the study by a trainee of polygraph examinations and of the administration of polygraph examinations under the personal supervision and control of a polygraph examiner in accordance with the course of study prescribed by the board at the commencement of such study.

(5) “Person” means any individual, firm, association, partnership or corporation.

(6) “Polygraph examiner” means a person who purports to be able to detect deception or verify the truth of statements through the use of instrumentation or of a mechanical device that records visually, permanently and simultaneously the cardiovascular pattern, the respiratory pattern and the galvanic skin response of the individual being examined.

(7) “Trainee” means a person licensed under ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) to engage in an internship. [1975 c.608 §3; 1997 c.853 §45; 2003 c.777 §2]

Source: Section 703.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.070 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.070
703.070 License applications
Status: in_force

(1) Applications for initial renewal or replacement licenses as polygraph examiners or trainees under ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) shall be submitted in writing and under oath to the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, accompanied by the proper fee therefor specified in ORS 703.110 (Fees) .

(2) A fee submitted to the department may not be refunded. Each application shall be in such form and require such information as the department prescribes. [1975 c.608 §13; 1997 c.853 §46; 1999 c.59 §210]

Source: Section 703.070 — License applications; form; nonrefundable fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.028 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.028
672.028 Practice of photogrammetric mapping without registration prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not practice photogrammetric mapping in this state unless the person is registered and has a valid certificate to practice land surveying, engineering or photogrammetric mapping issued under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) .

(2) A photogrammetrist shall, upon registration, obtain a seal of the design authorized by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. The registrant shall sign and stamp with the seal of the registrant each final document, including drawings, specifications, designs, reports, narratives and maps issued by the registrant. The signature and stamp of a registrant constitute a certification that the document was prepared by the registrant or under the registrant’s supervision and control.

(3) A photogrammetrist may perform services defined as photogrammetric mapping under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) . A photogrammetrist may not engage or offer to engage in an act constituting the practice of land surveying other than photogrammetric mapping. [2005 c.445 §2; 2009 c.259 §3]

Source: Section 672.028 — Practice of photogrammetric mapping without registration prohibited; seal required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.161 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.161
690.161 Curriculum requirements advisory committee
Status: in_force

The Board of Cosmetology shall convene a curriculum requirements advisory committee consisting of representatives of schools. The advisory committee shall make recommendations to the board regarding curriculum requirements for a field of practice as described in ORS 690.046 (Practitioner certification requirements) . Prior to adopting rules regarding the curriculum requirements, the board shall consult with the advisory committee. [2023 c.273 §3]

Note: 690.161 (Curriculum requirements advisory committee) becomes operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023.

Source: Section 690.161 — Curriculum requirements advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.051 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.051
687.051 Qualifications of applicants
Status: in_force

(1) To be eligible for issuance of an initial license in this state as a massage therapist, the applicant shall:

(a) Furnish the State Board of Massage Therapists with personal references required by rule of the board.

(b) Have attained the age of 18 years.

(c) Furnish the board with educational certificates or transcripts required by law or rule of the board including but not limited to proof of certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Have completed a minimum of 625 contact hours of certified classes in the following subjects:

(i) Anatomy and physiology;

(ii) Kinesiology;

(iii) Pathology;

(iv) Theory; and

(v) Hands-on practice of massage or bodywork techniques and professional practices, including client communication and boundaries, professional and business ethics and sanitation; or

(B) Obtain the approval of the board after the board performs a credentialing review, including but not limited to a review of the classes completed by the applicant and the applicant’s professional experience, to determine the applicant’s proficiency in the field of massage.

(e) Pass an examination prepared and conducted by the State Board of Massage Therapists or its authorized representative establishing the applicant’s competency and ability to engage in the practice of massage. The examination must be administered in the English language or another language approved by the State Board of Massage Therapists and may be in written, oral or practical form and may test the applicant for the required level of knowledge and skill in any subject related to massage or bodywork. The State Board of Massage Therapists shall accept passage of the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork examination or another national standardized examination approved by the State Board of Massage Therapists as meeting the written examination requirement described in this paragraph.

(f) Submit the application with payment for licensing within one year after notification of having passed the qualifying examination.

(2) An applicant must be a person of good moral character. For purposes of this section, the lack of good moral character may be established by reference to acts or conduct reflecting moral turpitude or to acts or conduct that would cause a reasonable person to have substantial doubts about the applicant’s ability to engage in the practice of massage in accordance with ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) and rules of the board.

(3) The board may require that an applicant furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant can safely and competently practice massage. The board may consider evidence including, but not limited to, indications of impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards) or of behavior, practices or conduct that would be considered unprofessional or dishonorable conduct if engaged in by a person licensed under ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) .

(4) The board shall adopt rules establishing the required hours for each subject listed in subsection (1)(d)(A) of this section.

(5) To be eligible for biennial renewal, a renewal applicant shall submit evidence to the board, as determined by the board by rule, that the applicant has completed a minimum of 12 hours of board-approved continuing education.

(6) To be eligible for inactive status, a licensed massage therapist may no longer be engaged in the practice of massage in this state. [1955 c.492 §4; 1957 c.166 §2; 1977 c.507 §7; 1979 c.89 §4; 1985 c.82 §4; 1989 c.841 §4; 1995 c.23 §1; 1997 c.32 §1; 1997 c.176 §1; 1997 c.626 §§6,6a; 1999 c.537 §9; 2009 c.536 §36; 2009 c.756 §62; 2011 c.44 §2; 2015 c.491 §2]

Source: Section 687.051 — Qualifications of applicants; continuing education; license renewal; inactive status; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.759 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.759
676.759 Provisional sign language interpreter license
Status: repealed

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a provisional 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) Meets the requirements established by the board relating to minimum qualifications, education or training or any combination thereof;

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

(e) Pays a fee established by the office.

(2) A license issued under this section may be renewed up to five times.

(3) A licensed provisional sign language interpreter:

(a) May provide signed language interpretation services only under the supervision of a licensed supervisory sign language interpreter.

(b) May not provide signed language interpretation services in an educational, legal or medical setting without a license issued under section ORS 676.762 (Educational sign language interpreter license) , 676.765 (Medical sign language interpreter license) or 676.768 (Legal sign language interpreter license) . [2023 c.414 §4]

Note: Sections 28 and 29, chapter 414, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 28. Notwithstanding sections 3 [ 676.756 (Sign language interpreter license) ] and 4 [ 676.759 (Provisional sign language interpreter license) ] of this 2023 Act, a licensed sign language interpreter may supervise a licensed provisional sign language interpreter. [2023 c.414 §28]

Sec. 29. Section 28 of this 2023 Act is repealed on July 1, 2030. [2023 c.414 §29]

Source: Section 676.759 — Provisional sign language interpreter license; renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.495 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.495
681.495 Board duty to investigate complaints
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of a complaint under this chapter, the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) . [1997 c.791 §31]

Source: Section 681.495 — Board duty to investigate complaints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.520 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.520
688.520 Inactive licenses and permits
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging may grant inactive status to a person who holds a license or a limited X-ray machine operator permit who notifies the board of the person’s:

(a) Intent not to practice a medical imaging modality or subspecialty or as a limited X-ray machine operator; and

(b) Desire to retain the right to reinstate the license or permit subject to board rules.

(2) Only medical imaging licensees who hold a credential issued by a credentialing organization or limited X-ray machine operators in good standing may retain the right to reinstate an inactive license.

(3) The board may, in certain disciplinary circumstances, issue a provisional license or provisional permit that identifies:

(a) The specific provisions of the license and terms of converting the license from provisional status to active status;

(b) The length of issuance; and

(c) The specific issues that resulted in provisional status.

(4) The board may issue a restricted license for the purpose of performing hybrid imaging using a modality for which the medical imaging licensee does not hold either a primary or secondary credential if:

(a) The person holds a credential in one or more of the medical imaging modalities or subspecialties; and

(b) The person receives appropriate training in the limited aspects of the other modality as required by the board by rule.

(5) The board may issue an additional license to a person who:

(a) Holds a license issued by the board in one of the primary medical imaging modalities;

(b) Holds and continues to maintain a primary credential issued by a credentialing organization recognized by the board in one of the primary medical imaging modalities; and

(c) Holds and continues to maintain an additional credential issued by a credentialing organization recognized by the board in the secondary medical imaging modality for which a license is sought.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board may issue a student license to a person enrolled in an approved school for the purpose of allowing the person to complete clinical training requirements.

(b) An applicant for a student license must meet the requirements of ORS 688.455 (License fee) (1)(a) and (c) to (f).

(c) The board shall process student applications and shall issue student licenses at reduced fees as provided in rules adopted by the board.

(d) A student license is valid only while the student is enrolled in an approved school.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board may issue a temporary license or permit upon satisfactory application and payment of a registration fee established by the board by rule.

(b) The board may issue a temporary license pertaining to a specific modality or subspecialty to a medical imaging license applicant, student or graduate without examination for a limited time period as determined by the board by rule.

(c) The board may issue a temporary limited X-ray machine operator permit to an applicant for the purpose of allowing the applicant to complete clinical education requirements. For permits issued under this paragraph, the board shall adopt rules related to:

(A) Requirements for the initial issuance of temporary permits;

(B) Supervision requirements for temporary permit holders;

(C) Completion of clinical education requirements;

(D) The duration of validity of temporary permits;

(E) Renewal of temporary permits; and

(F) The administration of temporary permits.

(8) The board may issue licenses and permits for periods other than 24 months. The fee for a license or permit issued for any period other than 24 months shall be prorated on a monthly basis. [1991 c.535 §4; 1997 c.106 §3; 2009 c.833 §13; 2012 c.1 §5; 2019 c.230 §1]

Source: Section 688.520 — Inactive licenses and permits; temporary permits; licenses and permits for periods other than 24 months; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.780 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.780
678.780 Grounds for discipline of nursing home administrator
Status: in_force

(1) In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline as specified in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against any person practicing as a nursing home administrator for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) , or the rules adopted under ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) .

(2) In addition to any discipline that may be imposed as provided by subsection (1) of this section, the office may impose disciplinary sanctions against a person practicing as a nursing home administrator for any of the following causes:

(a) Violation of or noncompliance with any applicable provisions of ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) or of any rule or order of the office;

(b) Any continuous or substantial violation of the rules adopted under ORS 441.025 (License issuance) ; or

(c) Discipline imposed by any other licensing body in this or any other state based on conduct that would be grounds for discipline under this section or rules adopted by the office. [1971 c.663 §14; 1973 c.58 §1; 1979 c.744 §52; 1985 c.47 §4; 1995 c.643 §4; 1997 c.791 §23; 1999 c.849 §§160,161; 2003 c.75 §58; 2009 c.768 §24; 2009 c.792 §74; 2013 c.568 §40]

Source: Section 678.780 — Grounds for discipline of nursing home administrator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.991 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.991
679.991 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of any provision of ORS 679.020 (Practice of dentistry or operating dental office without license prohibited) or 679.025 (License required to practice dentistry) (1) is a Class C felony.

(2) Violation of ORS 679.170 (Prohibited practices) or 679.176 (Written work orders required for certain services) is a Class B misdemeanor.

(3) In the event of a second or subsequent conviction under subsection (1) of this section, the court must impose a minimum sentence of 10 days of imprisonment.

(4) In any prosecution for violation of subsection (1) or (2) of this section, it is sufficient to sustain a conviction to show a single act of conduct in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter and it is not necessary to show a general course of such conduct. [1957 c.552 §7 (enacted in lieu of 679.990); 1963 c.284 §16; 1971 c.743 §407; 1973 c.390 §8; 1977 c.192 §10; 1985 c.323 §15; 2011 c.388 §1; 2011 c.597 §280]

Source: Section 679.991 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.676 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.676
671.676 Continuing education
Status: in_force

(1) The State Landscape Contractors Board shall adopt rules establishing continuing education requirements for landscape construction professionals. A continuing education requirement adopted by the board must equal or exceed:

(a) Sixteen hours of continuing education during a two-year period for a landscape construction professional who has six years or less of experience as an active licensee on the beginning date of the period; or

(b) Eight hours of continuing education during a two-year period for a landscape construction professional who has more than six years of experience as an active licensee on the beginning date of the period.

(2) The board may approve programs for purposes of continuing education for landscape construction professionals and determine the number of hours to be credited to the programs. The board shall ensure that continuing education opportunities for landscape construction professionals are readily available.

(3) Programs approved by the board for continuing education purposes must be designed to directly contribute to the professional competency of landscape construction professionals. Approved programs may include, but need not be limited to:

(a) Professional development programs and technical meetings of professional associations for landscape contracting businesses or for related industries such as pesticide application or irrigation auditing;

(b) University or college courses related to landscaping or horticulture;

(c) Professional staff training programs by associations of landscape construction professionals; and

(d) Online or other forms of educational programs.

(4) The board may adopt rules establishing grounds for obtaining a waiver of the continuing education requirements for landscape construction professionals. The board may not allow a waiver for consecutive two-year periods except for a waiver due to military service, retirement, disability, absence from the state, inactive status or extreme hardship. [2007 c.550 §2; 2007 c.550 §5; 2015 c.672 §12]

Source: Section 671.676 — Continuing education; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.455 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.455
688.455 License fee
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging shall issue a license to a person to practice a medical imaging modality if the person makes an application in writing and pays a fee in an amount established by the board and if the person, at the time of application:

(a) Is at least 18 years of age;

(b) Satisfies one of the following requirements:

(A) Holds a credential issued by a credentialing organization in a medical imaging modality recognized by the board or provides the board with documentation of military training or experience that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the credentialing requirements;

(B) No later than December 31, 2010, passed the examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists after being sponsored for the examination by the State of Oregon;

(C) Was initially licensed by the Board of Radiologic Technology before 1980 and held an active license from the Board of Medical Imaging on July 1, 2010; or

(D) Meets the requirements for licensing under ORS 688.495 (Licensing of radiographer without examination) ;

(c) Has undergone a background check to the satisfaction of the board as established in rules adopted by the board;

(d) Has not had a license of any type revoked by this state or any state, territory of the United States or nation;

(e) Has not had a credential revoked by any credentialing organization; and

(f) Meets the standards of ethical conduct established in the professional standards of the corresponding credentialing organization or a medical imaging modality’s professional society.

(2) All applicants for a license are subject to the examination policies of their respective credentialing organizations.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board may consider issuing a new license to a person whose revoked credential has been reinstated by a credentialing organization or whose license of any type has been reinstated by another state.

(b) The board shall consider issuing a new license under this subsection on a case-by-case basis and shall adopt rules governing issuance of a new license. [1977 c.534 §6; 1979 c.443 §2; 1991 c.535 §1; 1997 c.367 §2; 2009 c.833 §§6,7; 2012 c.1 §2; 2012 c.43 §§17b,17c]

Source: Section 688.455 — License fee; general qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.060 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.060
680.060 Examination
Status: in_force

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

(2) The examination must be sufficiently thorough to test the fitness of the applicant to practice dental hygiene. The examination must include, written in the English language, questions on any subjects pertaining to dental hygiene.

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

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

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

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

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

(4) The board may accept results of board-recognized testing agencies and shall accept the results of regional and national testing agencies or of clinical board examinations administered by other states in satisfaction of the examinations authorized under this section for applicants who have engaged in the active practice of dental hygiene in Oregon, other states, the Armed Forces of the United States, the United States Public Health Service or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for a period of at least 3,500 hours in the five years immediately preceding application and who meet all other requirements for licensure. [Amended by 1963 c.266 §6; 1983 c.169 §22; 2001 c.193 §2; 2003 c.83 §10; 2005 c.229 §2; 2009 c.582 §2; 2019 c.467 §2]

Source: Section 680.060 — Examination; acceptable results , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.260 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.260
686.260 Investigation of violations
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the complaint of any resident of this state, or upon the board’s own initiative, the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may investigate any alleged violation of this chapter.

(2) While conducting an investigation, the board may:

(a) Take evidence;

(b) Take depositions of witnesses, including the deposition of the person who is the subject of the investigation, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;

(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person who is the subject of the investigation, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;

(d) Require answers to interrogatories;

(e) Compel the production of books, papers, electronic files, accounts and other documents pertaining to the investigation;

(f) Issue subpoenas;

(g) Inspect the premises of a facility in which any part of a licensee’s practice of veterinary medicine is conducted if the board has evidence of conditions that are not in compliance with standards for facilities adopted by rule by the board;

(h) Inspect the premises of a veterinary facility if the board has evidence of conditions that are not in compliance with standards for veterinary facilities adopted under ORS 686.600 (Requirements for veterinary facility) ; and

(i) Order an applicant for licensure or a licensee to undergo a mental examination, a physical examination or a professional competency examination when the board has evidence indicating the incapacity of the applicant or licensee to practice veterinary medicine safely.

(3) If after such investigation the board has reason to believe that any person is subject to prosecution criminally for the violation of this chapter, the board shall report the case to the appropriate district attorney or to the Attorney General. [Amended by 2003 c.164 §1; 2003 c.178 §4; 2007 c.795 §1; 2015 c.628 §4]

Source: Section 686.260 — Investigation of violations; rules; informing district attorney or Attorney General , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.059 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.059
687.059 Massage facilities
Status: in_force

(1) To be issued a permit to operate a massage facility in this state, an applicant must:

(a) Submit an application to the State Board of Massage Therapists in a form and manner prescribed by the board by rule;

(b) Comply with the health, safety and infection control requirements adopted by the board under ORS 687.121 (Rules) ;

(c) Pay the fee required under ORS 687.071 (Fees) (1)(b);

(d) If the applicant is a natural person, be at least 18 years of age; and

(e) If the applicant is not a natural person, comport with the laws of this state related to business formation, including making an appropriate filing with the Secretary of State.

(2) A massage facility for which a person has been issued a permit under this section may provide massage therapy only through the use of massage therapists licensed under ORS 687.051 (Qualifications of applicants) .

(3) The board may authorize relocating a massage facility if:

(a) The permittee submits an application in a form and manner prescribed by the board by rule;

(b) The permittee pays the fee required under ORS 687.071 (Fees) (1)(h); and

(c) The permittee complies with any other applicable rule of the board.

(4) The board may authorize transferring a permit to operate a massage facility from one person to another person if the person to whom the permit will be transferred:

(a) Submits an application in a form and manner prescribed by the board by rule;

(b) Pays the fee required under ORS 687.071 (Fees) (1)(i);

(c) Makes all necessary changes to documents on file with the Secretary of State; and

(d) Complies with any other applicable rule of the board.

(5) The board may authorize transferring the name of a massage facility to another massage facility if the permittee who operates the massage facility to which the name will be transferred:

(a) Submits an application in a form and manner prescribed by the board by rule;

(b) Pays the fee required under ORS 687.071 (Fees) (1)(j);

(c) Makes all necessary changes to documents on file with the Secretary of State; and

(d) Complies with any other applicable rule of the board. [2013 c.409 §4]

Source: Section 687.059 — Massage facilities; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.579 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.579
676.579 Director
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Health Licensing Office is under the supervision and control of a director, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers and for the organization of the office.

(b) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall establish the qualifications for and appoint the Director of the Health Licensing Office, who holds office at the pleasure of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority.

(c) The Director of the Health Licensing Office shall receive a salary as provided by law or, if not so provided, as prescribed by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority.

(d) The Director of the Health Licensing Office is in the unclassified service.

(2) The Director of the Health Licensing Office shall provide the boards, councils and programs administered by the office with any services and employees as the office requires to carry out the office’s duties. Subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, the Director of the Health Licensing Office shall appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the office, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation.

(3) The Director of the Health Licensing Office is responsible for carrying out the duties, functions and powers under 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) , 676.560 (Purpose of Health Licensing Office) to 676.625 (Health Licensing Office Account) , 676.630 (Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660) to 676.660 (Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures) , 676.665 (Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689) to 676.689 (Rules) , 676.695 (Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725) to 676.725 (Civil penalties) , 676.730 (Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748) to 676.748 (Rules) , 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) , 676.810 (Board duties) , 676.815 (Behavior analysis interventionists) , 676.825 (Disciplinary authority over persons licensed or registered) , 676.992 (Civil penalties) , 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) , 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) to 680.565 (Authority of Health Licensing Office and director) , 681.700 (Definitions for ORS 681.700 to 681.730) to 681.730 (Rules) , 681.740 (Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758) to 681.758 (Rules) , 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) , 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) , 688.800 (Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840) to 688.840 (Immunity from civil liability) , 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) , 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) , 691.405 (Definitions for ORS 691.405 to 691.485) to 691.485 (Board of Licensed Dietitians) and 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) and ORS chapter 700.

(4) The enumeration of duties, functions and powers in subsection (3) of this section is not intended to be exclusive or to limit the duties, functions and powers imposed on or vested in the office by other statutes. [Formerly 676.610; 2019 c.456 §16; 2021 c.231 §9; 2021 c.366 §3; 2022 c.92 §10; 2023 c.414 §§17,18]

Source: Section 676.579 — Director; appointment and qualifications; responsibilities; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.160 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.160
684.160 Compensation and expenses of board members
Status: in_force

(1) A member of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(2) Such per diem and mileage, and other incidental expenses necessarily connected with the board shall be paid out of the account of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and not otherwise. [Amended by 1967 c.10 §2; 1969 c.314 §85; 2009 c.535 §20]

Source: Section 684.160 — Compensation and expenses of board members; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.010
684.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Active senior” means a person who:

(a) Is licensed under ORS 684.054 (Issuing license) ;

(b) Is at least 60 years of age; and

(c) Has been in practice for 25 years or more.

(2) “Chiropractic” is defined as:

(a) That system of adjusting with the hands the articulations of the bony framework of the human body, and the employment and practice of physiotherapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy and minor surgery.

(b) The chiropractic diagnosis, treatment and prevention of body dysfunction; correction, maintenance of the structural and functional integrity of the neuro-musculoskeletal system and the effects thereof or interferences therewith by the utilization of all recognized and accepted chiropractic diagnostic procedures and the employment of all rational therapeutic measures as taught in approved chiropractic colleges.

(3) “Chiropractic physician” means a person licensed by ORS 677.060 (Persons and practices not within scope of chapter) , 684.025 (Application of chapter) , 684.100 (Grounds for discipline of licensee or refusal to license) , 684.155 (Additional powers of board) or 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) and this section as an attending physician.

(4) “Drugs” means all medicines and preparations and all substances, except over-the-counter nonprescription substances, food, water and nutritional supplements taken orally, used or intended to be used for the diagnosis, cure, treatment, mitigation or prevention of diseases or abnormalities of humans, which are recognized in the latest editions of the official United States Pharmacopoeia, official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia, official National Formulary, or any supplement to any of them, or otherwise established as drugs.

(5) “Minor surgery” means the use of electrical or other methods for the surgical repair and care incident thereto of superficial lacerations and abrasions, benign superficial lesions, and the removal of foreign bodies located in the superficial structures; and the use of antiseptics and local anesthetics in connection therewith. [Amended by 1953 c.541 §2; 1975 c.492 §1; 1987 c.726 §1; 1995 c.493 §1; 1997 c.264 §4; 2005 c.627 §17; 2007 c.618 §1; 2009 c.697 §9; 2009 c.756 §49]

Source: Section 684.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.795 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.795
675.795 Board meeting
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists shall meet at least once a year at a place, time and hour determined by the board. The board also shall meet at other times and places specified when called by the chair of the board or by a majority of the members of the board.

(2) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum. A majority of the members present may take action on behalf of the board unless a different number is provided in the rules of the board.

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

(4) At the first meeting of each year, the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists shall select from its members a chair and vice chair. Each officer shall have a term of one year with duties and powers the board determines necessary for the performance of the functions the board assigns to the officer.

(5) In the event that the position of any officer becomes vacant, the board shall elect from its members a replacement at its next meeting to serve the unexpired term. [1989 c.721 §§12,13]

Source: Section 675.795 — Board meeting; quorum; per diem; officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.310 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.310
676.310 Fees for laboratory testing
Status: in_force

(1) Any person authorized by law to order laboratory testing may charge a reasonable fee for all laboratory and other specialized testing performed by the practitioner or by a person in the practitioner’s employ. In addition, the practitioner is entitled to charge a reasonable fee for collecting and preparing specimens to be sent to independent persons or laboratories for testing, and for the preparation of the billing to the patient for the test. However, a practitioner shall not mark up, or charge a commission or make a profit on services rendered by an independent person or laboratory.

(2) A practitioner shall prepare an itemized billing, indicating the charges for each service rendered to the patient. Any services rendered to the patient that were performed by persons other than those in the direct employ of the practitioner and the charges therefor shall be indicated separately on the patient’s bill.

(3) Failure to comply with the requirements of this section shall be considered to be unprofessional conduct and may be subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate licensing board.

(4) As used in this section, “practitioner” means a person licensed to practice medicine, dentistry, naturopathic medicine or chiropractic or to be a nurse practitioner. [1979 c.428 §1]

Source: Section 676.310 — Fees for laboratory testing; itemized billing; failure to comply considered unprofessional conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.762 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.762
676.762 Educational sign language interpreter license
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue an educational 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) Meets the requirements established by the Department of Education by rule relating to sign language interpreters serving in schools;

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

(e) Pays a fee established by the office.

(2) A license issued under this section may be renewed up to five times.

(3) Only a licensed sign language interpreter, licensed supervisory sign language interpreter or licensed educational sign language interpreter may provide signed language interpretation services in an educational setting as defined by the board. [2023 c.414 §5]

Source: Section 676.762 — Educational sign language interpreter license; renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.350 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.350
673.350 Application of ORS 673.010 to 673.465 to employees of registered business organizations
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) shall prohibit any person not a certified public accountant or public accountant from serving as an employee of a business organization registered under ORS 673.160 (Registration of business organizations) . However, such an employee shall not issue any report on an accounting or financial statement over that employee’s name. [Amended by 1975 c.440 §19; 1985 c.605 §13; 1993 c.431 §9; 1999 c.322 §20]

Source: Section 673.350 — Application of ORS 673.010 to 673.465 to employees of registered business organizations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.518 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.518
677.518 Authority to sign reports of death
Status: in_force

A physician assistant may complete and sign reports of death. Reports of death signed by a physician assistant shall fulfill all of the laws dealing with reports of death. A physician assistant who prepares a report of death shall comply with all provisions of ORS 432.133 (Mandatory submission and registration of reports of death) . [2003 c.104 §1; 2010 c.43 §5; 2013 c.366 §76; 2021 c.349 §13]

Note: 677.518 (Authority to sign reports of death) was added to and made a part of 677.495 (Definitions for ORS 677.495 to 677.535) to 677.535 (Limited license) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 677.518 — Authority to sign reports of death , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.315 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.315
696.315 Prohibition against licensee permitting nonlicensed individual to engage in activity with or on behalf of licensee
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a real estate licensee may not knowingly permit a nonlicensed individual to engage in professional real estate activity, with or on behalf of the licensee.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A principal real estate broker engaging in the management of rental real estate or a licensed real estate property manager may delegate to a person who is not licensed under this chapter the authority to conduct an activity described in ORS 696.030 (Exemptions) (9). A delegation made under this paragraph must be in writing.

(b) The principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager is liable for the conduct of the nonlicensed person that the principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager authorizes under paragraph (a) of this subsection. [1977 c.649 §7; 1981 c.617 §15a; 2007 c.319 §11; 2013 c.145 §6]

Source: Section 696.315 — Prohibition against licensee permitting nonlicensed individual to engage in activity with or on behalf of licensee; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.510 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.510
677.510 Physician assistant
Status: in_force

(1) A physician assistant shall engage in collaboration with the appropriate health care provider as indicated by the condition of the patient, the standard of care and the physician assistant’s education, experience and competence. The degree of collaboration must be determined at the physician assistant’s primary location of practice. The determination may include decisions made by a physician, podiatric physician or employer with whom the physician assistant has entered into a collaboration agreement, or the group or hospital service and the credentialing and privileging systems of the physician assistant’s primary location of practice.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A physician assistant may not practice medicine unless the physician assistant has entered into a collaboration agreement signed by a physician, podiatric physician or employer. The collaboration agreement must include:

(A) The physician assistant’s name, license number and primary location of practice;

(B) A general description of the physician assistant’s process for collaboration with physicians or podiatric physicians; and

(C) If the physician assistant has fewer than 2,000 hours of post-graduate clinical experience, a plan for the minimum number of hours per month during which the physician assistant will collaborate, both in person and through technology, with a specified physician or podiatric physician.

(b) The physician assistant, or physician, podiatric physician or employer with whom the physician assistant has entered into the collaboration agreement, is responsible for tracking the hours described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(3) The collaboration agreement must be kept on file at the physician assistant’s primary location of practice and made available to the Oregon Medical Board upon request.

(4) Performance assessments and reviews of a physician assistant may be completed by the physician assistant’s employer in accordance with a performance assessment and review process established by the employer.

(5) A physician assistant shall submit to the board every 36 months documentation of completion 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. [1971 c.649 §7; 1981 c.220 §10; 1995 c.374 §1; 1997 c.695 §1; 1999 c.119 §2; 1999 c.430 §1; 1999 c.582 §4; 2001 c.743 §§1,2; 2001 c.987 §14a; 2005 c.366 §2; 2007 c.347 §2; 2009 c.595 §1054; 2010 c.43 §3; 2011 c.550 §3; 2012 c.34 §3; 2021 c.50 §6; 2021 c.349 §11a; 2023 c.314 §4]

Note: Section 9, chapter 550, Oregon Laws 2011, provides:

Sec. 9. Notwithstanding the amendments to ORS 677.097 (Procedure to obtain informed consent of patient) , 677.495 (Definitions for ORS 677.495 to 677.535) , 677.500 (Policy) , 677.510 (Physician assistant) , 677.512 (Licensure) , 677.515 (Practice of medicine by physician assistant) , 677.535 (Limited license) and 677.545 by sections 1 to 8 of this 2011 Act:

(1) A physician assistant practicing under a practice description approved by the Oregon Medical Board under ORS 677.510 (Physician assistant) as in effect immediately before the operative date of the amendments to ORS 677.510 (Physician assistant) by section 3 of this 2011 Act [January 1, 2012] may continue to practice in accordance with the practice description and is not required to enter into a practice agreement under ORS 677.510 (Physician assistant) .

(2) A physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.512 (Licensure) as in effect immediately before the operative date of the amendments to ORS 677.512 (Licensure) by section 4 of this 2011 Act [January 1, 2012] may renew the physician assistant’s license without meeting the requirements of ORS 677.512 (Licensure) (2)(c) and (d). [2011 c.550 §9]

Source: Section 677.510 — Physician assistant; collaboration with health care provider; collaboration agreement; pain management education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.415 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.415
696.415 Officers
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Board shall annually select one of its members as chairperson, who shall preside at the meetings of the board. In the absence of the chairperson some other member of the board may serve as chairperson. The board shall meet at such times and places as determined by the board and may also meet upon call of the chairperson.

(2) A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A vacancy on the board shall not impair the right of the remaining members to perform all the duties and exercise all the functions and authority of the board. [1963 c.580 §45]

Source: Section 696.415 — Officers; meetings; quorum , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.107 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.107
682.107 Form of insurance used to satisfy financial responsibility requirement
Status: in_force

(1) When insurance is the method chosen to prove financial responsibility, the certificate of insurance shall be signed by an authorized company representative and shall contain the following information:

(a) The date on which the policy was issued.

(b) The name and address of the named insured.

(c) The policy number.

(d) The amount of coverage in terms of the liability limits stated in ORS 682.105 (Proof of financial responsibility required to obtain license) .

(2) The policy of insurance for which the certificate is given shall not be canceled or terminated except upon the giving of 10 days’ prior written notice to the Oregon Health Authority. However, an insurance policy subsequently procured and certified to the authority shall, on the date the certificate is filed with the authority, terminate the insurance previously certified with respect to any owner or vehicle designated in both certificates.

(3) The vehicle policy need not insure any liability under any worker’s compensation, nor any liability on account of bodily injury to or death of an employee of the insured while engaged in the employment of the insured, or while engaged in the operation, maintenance or repair of a vehicle nor any liability for damage to property owned by, rented to, in charge of or transported by the insured.

(4) The requirements for a vehicle liability policy and certificate of insurance may be fulfilled by the policies and certificates of one or more insurance carriers which policies and certificates together meet such requirements. [Formerly 823.110; 2009 c.595 §1079]

Source: Section 682.107 — Form of insurance used to satisfy financial responsibility requirement; cancellation or termination; coverage; multiple insurers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.110 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.110
696.110 Exclusive nature of regulation of real estate licensees
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) shall be exclusive and no political subdivision or agency of this state shall require or issue any license or charge any fee for licensing or regulation of individuals licensed under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) . Nothing in this section shall limit the authority of a county, city or town to levy and collect a general and nondiscriminatory license fee upon all businesses in the county, city or town or to levy a tax based upon the business conducted by any licensee or firm within the county, city or town. [Amended by 1955 c.322 §11; 1961 c.309 §3; 1965 c.617 §2; 1975 c.746 §1b; 2001 c.300 §12; 2007 c.319 §22]

Source: Section 696.110 — Exclusive nature of regulation of real estate licensees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.060 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.060
685.060 Minimum educational requirements for license
Status: in_force

(1) The minimum educational requirements for a license under the provisions of this chapter are:

(a) At least two years’ satisfactory liberal arts and sciences study, or either, in a college or university accredited by either the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or its successor, or a like regional association or in a college or university in Oregon approved for granting degrees by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission as evidenced by certificate or transcript of credits from the college or university; and

(b) Graduation from an accredited naturopathic school or college.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The areas of study required of an applicant for a license to practice naturopathic medicine in this state include basic sciences, clinical sciences and any naturopathic subjects specified by the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine by rule.

(b) The Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine may not include major surgery as a required area of study under paragraph (a) of this subsection. [Amended by 1953 c.557 §4; 1969 c.381 §5; 1985 c.624 §5; 1989 c.575 §2; 1997 c.652 §42; 2003 c.154 §2; 2007 c.327 §1; 2009 c.43 §13; 2011 c.637 §287; 2013 c.1 §88; 2013 c.747 §175]

Source: Section 685.060 — Minimum educational requirements for license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 691.485 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 691 / Section 691.485
691.485 Board of Licensed Dietitians
Status: in_force

(1) There is established, within the Health Licensing Office, the Board of Licensed Dietitians to advise the office with regard to the regulation of dietitians. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Two must be members of the general public who are not otherwise qualified for membership on the board and who are not a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a licensed dietitian;

(b) One must be a physician trained in clinical nutrition; and

(c) Four must be licensed dietitians who have been engaged in the practice of dietetics for at least five years.

(2) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a person serves two consecutive full terms, a period of at least four years must elapse before the person is again eligible for appointment to serve on the board. If there is a vacancy on the board for any reason, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term. A member shall hold the member’s office until the appointment and qualification of a successor.

(3) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The office may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(4) The board shall meet at least once per year. [1989 c.487 §8; 2009 c.535 §31; 2009 c.756 §81; 2011 c.630 §6; 2013 c.568 §109]

Source: Section 691.485 — Board of Licensed Dietitians , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors691.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.246 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.246
701.246 Confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

(1) Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, dates of birth and other personal identifier information included in a license or certificate application filed under this chapter are confidential. Except as provided in this section, the Construction Contractors Board may not disclose personal identifier information contained in a license or certificate application.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit the board from making the following disclosures:

(a) Disclosures made with the written consent of the person to whom the personal identifier information pertains.

(b) Disclosures of information that a license or certificate holder is required by law or rule to disclose to the public, including but not limited to board-issued license or certificate numbers.

(c) Disclosures for the purpose of causing, conducting or assisting an investigation into possible violations of law, rules or regulations, including but not limited to disclosures to an administrative agency, law enforcement agency or district attorney office. A public body receiving information from the board under this paragraph may not disclose the information except as necessary to an investigation or as necessary to criminal, civil or contested case proceedings. [2009 c.226 §2]

Source: Section 701.246 — Confidentiality of information; permissible disclosures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.535 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.535
679.535 Requirement to test heat sterilization device
Status: in_force

(1) A person licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry who uses an autoclave or other heat sterilization device in the person’s practice shall test the autoclave or other heat sterilization device at least once per week to ensure that the device is functioning properly.

(2) The Oregon Board of Dentistry shall adopt rules to implement this section. [2014 c.16 §2; 2017 c.362 §1]

Source: Section 679.535 — Requirement to test heat sterilization device; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.135 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.135
678.135 Duty to report violations
Status: in_force

(1) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, any health care facility licensed as required by ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) , or any person licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, shall report to the board any suspected violation of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) or any rule adopted by the board.

(2) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, the Oregon Nurses Association or any other organization representing registered or licensed practical nurses shall report to the board any suspected violation of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) or any rule adopted by the board.

(3) Any person may report to the board any suspected violation of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) or any rule adopted by the board, association or other organization representing registered or licensed practical nurses.

(4) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a person licensed by the board 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) . [1985 c.23 §5; 2009 c.536 §14]

Source: Section 678.135 — Duty to report violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.029 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.029
702.029 Notice to athletic director regarding contact with student athlete
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “communicating or attempting to communicate” means contacting or attempting to contact by an in-person meeting, a record or any other method that conveys or attempts to convey a message.

(2) Before communicating or attempting to communicate with a student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, a parent or guardian of the athlete, an athlete agent shall provide written notice to the athletic director of the educational institution at which the student athlete is enrolled. Notice provided under this subsection must state that the athlete agent intends to communicate with:

(a) The athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, a parent or guardian of the athlete, to influence the athlete or parent or guardian to enter into an agency contract; or

(b) Another individual to have that individual influence the athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, the parent or guardian of the athlete to enter into an agency contract.

(3) Within 10 days after a communication or attempt to communicate with an athlete agent is initiated by a student athlete or another individual on behalf of the athlete, the agent shall provide written notice to the athletic director of any educational institution at which the athlete is enrolled.

(4) The written notice required by this section may be delivered personally or by registered or certified mail, electronic mail, facsimile or other electronic means.

(5) An educational institution that becomes aware of a violation of ORS 702.005 (Definitions) to 702.065 (Uniformity of law) , 702.991 (Criminal penalties) and 702.994 (Civil penalties) by an athlete agent shall notify the Department of Education and any professional league or players association with which the institution is aware the agent is licensed or registered of the violation. [2013 c.54 §3; 2017 c.113 §7]

Source: Section 702.029 — Notice to athletic director regarding contact with student athlete , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 699.040 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 699 / Section 699.040
699.040 Liability in cases not covered by ORS 699.005 to 699.060
Status: in_force

In all cases other than provided in ORS 699.005 (Definitions) to 699.060 (Posting of law) , where liability is imposed by law upon a hotelkeeper or innkeeper for loss of or damage to the personal property of a guest of such hotelkeeper or innkeeper, the liability of such hotelkeeper or innkeeper for the loss or damage to the personal property of such guest shall be limited to $50, except when the loss or damage is due to the theft or gross negligence of the innkeeper or hotelkeeper or any of the servants of either.

Source: Section 699.040 — Liability in cases not covered by ORS 699.005 to 699.060 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors699.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.110 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.110
676.110 Use of title “doctor.”
Status: in_force

(1) An individual practicing a health care profession may not use the title “doctor” in connection with the profession, unless the individual:

(a) Has earned a doctoral degree in the individual’s field of practice; and

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Is licensed by a health professional regulatory board to practice the particular health care profession in which the individual’s doctoral degree was earned; or

(B) Is working under a board-approved residency contract and is practicing under the license of a supervisor who is licensed by a health professional regulatory board to practice the particular health care profession in which the individual’s doctoral degree was earned.

(2) If an individual uses the title “doctor” in connection with a health care profession at any time, the individual must designate the health care profession in which the individual’s doctoral degree was earned on all written or printed matter, advertising, billboards, signs or professional notices used in connection with the health care profession, regardless of whether the individual’s name or the title “doctor” appears on the written or printed matter, advertising, billboard, sign or professional notice. The designation must be in letters or print at least one-fourth the size of the largest letters used on the written or printed matter, advertising, billboard, sign or professional notice, and in material, color, type or illumination to give display and legibility of at least one-fourth that of the largest letters used on the written or printed matter, advertising, billboard, sign or professional notice.

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

(a) A chiropractic physician licensed under ORS chapter 684 from using the title “chiropractic physician”;

(b) A naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 from using the title “naturopathic physician”;

(c) A person licensed to practice optometry under ORS chapter 683 from using the title “doctor of optometry” or “optometric physician”; or

(d) A physician licensed under ORS 677.805 (“Ankle” defined for ORS 677.805 to 677.840) to 677.840 (Fees) from using the title “podiatric physician.” [Amended by 1967 c.470 §66; 1983 c.169 §29; 1983 c.486 §1a; 1983 c.769 §1; 1991 c.314 §4; 1995 c.765 §1; 2007 c.418 §1; 2009 c.142 §1; 2011 c.108 §1; 2013 c.129 §35; 2017 c.101 §16]

Source: Section 676.110 — Use of title “doctor.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.310 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.310
679.310 Duty to report violations
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, any dentist or dental hygienist, or any person licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry, shall report to the board any suspected violation of this chapter or ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) or any rule adopted by the board.

(b) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a dentist or dental hygienist, or any person licensed by the board, shall report any prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) in the manner provided in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) .

(c) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, the Oregon Dental Association or any other organization representing dentists or dental hygienists shall report to the board any suspected violation of this chapter or ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) or any rule adopted by the board.

(d) Any person may report to the board any suspected violation of this chapter or ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) or any rule adopted by the board, association or other organization representing dentists or dental hygienists.

(2) This section is not intended to require any person working on or with the Oregon Dental Association’s Dentist Well Being Committee or Peer Review Committee or the Quality Assurance or Peer Review Committee of the Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association to report to the board any confidential information received within the scope of duties with that committee.

(3) No person who has made a complaint as to the conduct of a licensee of the board or who has given information or testimony relative to a proposed or pending proceeding for misconduct against the licensee of the board, shall be answerable for any such act in any proceeding except for perjury. [1985 c.323 §11; 1999 c.578 §4; 2009 c.536 §7]

Source: Section 679.310 — Duty to report violations; exceptions; liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.365 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.365
671.365 Fees
Status: in_force

The State Landscape Architect Board may establish by rule the amounts for fees to be charged and collected under ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) . The fees shall include, but are not limited to:

(1) An examination fee.

(2) A fee for original registration of out-of-state landscape architect under ORS 671.345 (Registration based on recognition by other jurisdictions) .

(3) A fee for issuance of original registration under ORS 671.335 (Examination) .

(4) A fee for issuance of a duplicate certificate of registration.

(5) A fee for renewal of registration under ORS 671.376 (Renewal) .

(6) A late renewal fee under ORS 671.376 (Renewal) . [1981 c.536 §6a; 1993 c.712 §1; 1995 c.189 §6; 1997 c.643 §15; 2003 c.14 §416]

Source: Section 671.365 — Fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.028 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.028
682.028 False statements and misrepresentations regarding license prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person or governmental unit may not:

(a) Intentionally make any false statement on an application for an ambulance service license, ambulance vehicle license or for licensure as an emergency medical services provider or on any other documents required by the Oregon Health Authority; or

(b) Make any misrepresentation in seeking to obtain or retain a license.

(2) A violation described in subsection (1) of this section is also grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of a license under ORS 682.220 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license) . [Formerly 682.255; 2009 c.595 §1066; 2011 c.703 §4]

Source: Section 682.028 — False statements and misrepresentations regarding license prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.749 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.749
681.749 Compliance with rules
Status: in_force

(1) A licensed art therapist and a licensed certified art therapist shall comply with the rules adopted by the Health Licensing Office pursuant to ORS 681.758 (Rules) .

(2) A licensed art therapist or licensed certified art therapist may, in accordance with that person’s education and training, administer and use appropriate assessment instruments to measure and treat a client’s affective, behavioral and cognitive disorders or problems. A licensed art therapist or licensed certified art therapist shall refer a client who presents with a disorder or problem that is beyond the licensed art therapist’s or licensed certified art therapist’s education and training to a licensed health care practitioner qualified to treat that disorder or problem.

(3) A licensed art therapist or licensed certified art therapist may not perform psychological or other assessments or testing designed to diagnose or measure mental illness. [2017 c.155 §4; 2019 c.456 §46]

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

Source: Section 681.749 — Compliance with rules; permitted actions; prohibitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.363 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.363
696.363 Relationship between licensees as independent contractors or employer and employee
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) , 696.990 (Penalties) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) prevents the establishment of an independent contractor relationship between real estate licensees or requires the establishment of an employer-employee relationship. [1981 c.617 §40]

Source: Section 696.363 — Relationship between licensees as independent contractors or employer and employee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.565 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.565
701.565 Notice of defect requirement
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 701.600 (Nonapplicability of ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605) , an owner may not compel arbitration or commence a court action against a contractor, subcontractor or supplier to assert a claim arising out of or related to any defect in the construction, alteration or repair of a residence or in any system, component or material incorporated into a residence located in this state unless the owner has sent that contractor, subcontractor or supplier a notice of defect as provided in this section and has complied with ORS 701.575 (Availability of residence) .

(2) An owner must send a notice of defect by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If a notice of defect is sent to a contractor or subcontractor, the owner must send the notice to the last known address for the contractor or subcontractor as shown in the records of the Construction Contractors Board. If a notice of defect is sent to a supplier, the owner must send the notice to the Oregon business address of the supplier or, if none, to the registered agent of the supplier.

(3) A notice of defect sent by an owner must include:

(a) The name and mailing address of the owner or the owner’s legal representative, if any;

(b) A statement that the owner may seek to compel arbitration or bring a court action against the contractor, subcontractor or supplier;

(c) The address and location of the affected residence;

(d) A description of:

(A) Each defect;

(B) The remediation the owner believes is necessary; and

(C) Any incidental damage not curable by remediation as described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; and

(e) Any report or other document evidencing the existence of the defects and any incidental damage. [2003 c.660 §2; 2011 c.268 §1]

Note: See note under 701.560 (Definitions for ORS 701.560 to 701.595 and 701.605) .

Source: Section 701.565 — Notice of defect requirement; contents; mailing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.325 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.325
683.325 Investigation of complaints and alleged violations
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the complaint of any citizen of this state, or upon its own motion, the Oregon Board of Optometry may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) .

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

(a) Take evidence;

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

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

(d) Require answers to interrogatories; and

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

(3) In exercising its authority under subsection (2) of this section, the board may issue subpoenas over the signature of the board chairperson and the seal of the board in the name of the State of Oregon.

(4) Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) , the board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) . [1989 c.843 §6; 1997 c.791 §35]

Source: Section 683.325 — Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.499 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.499
689.499 Pharmacy technician specialized education program
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Board of Pharmacy may by rule identify activities performed by a pharmacy technician for which a specialized education program may be required.

(b) If the board identifies an activity requiring specialized education under this subsection, the board shall approve no fewer than two specialized education programs to provide the specialized education.

(c) Upon receipt of evidence satisfactory to the board that a pharmacy technician has satisfactorily completed a specialized education program approved by the board, the board shall note the specialized education on the license of the pharmacy technician.

(2) The board may establish standards for renewal or revocation of a notation of specialized education under this section.

(3) As used in this section, “specialized education program” means:

(a) A program providing education for persons desiring licensure as pharmacy technicians that is approved by the board and offered by an accredited college or university that grants a two-year degree upon successful completion of the program; or

(b) A structured program approved by the board and designed to educate pharmacy technicians in one or more specific issues of patient health and safety that is offered by:

(A) An organization recognized by the board as representing pharmacists or pharmacy technicians;

(B) An employer recognized by the board as representing pharmacists or pharmacy technicians; or

(C) A trade association recognized by the board as representing pharmacies. [2005 c.313 §16]

Source: Section 689.499 — Pharmacy technician specialized education program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.213 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.213
680.213 Interim therapeutic restoration
Status: repealed

(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry shall approve applications from oral health care education providers for training courses that meet the requirements established in rules adopted by the board establishing educational and instructional requirements for interim therapeutic restoration to be performed by an expanded practice dental hygienist.

(2) An expanded practice dental hygienist must successfully complete a training course approved by the board under this section before performing interim therapeutic restorations under ORS 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) (3)(d).

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, an expanded practice dental hygienist who is operating within the Dental Health Workforce Pilot Project No. 200 through the dental pilot project program of the Oregon Health Authority as of September 25, 2021, and who has completed training to perform interim therapeutic restorations, is exempt from completing training under subsection (2) of this section. [2021 c.69 §4]

Note: Sections 1 and 17, chapter 716, Oregon Laws 2011, provide:

Sec. 1. (1) The Oregon Health Authority may approve pilot projects to encourage the development of innovative practices in oral health care delivery systems with a focus on providing care to populations that evidence-based studies have shown have the highest disease rates and the least access to dental care. The authority may approve a pilot project that is designed to:

(a) Operate for three to five years or a sufficient amount of time to evaluate the validity of the pilot project;

(b) Evaluate quality of care, access, cost, workforce and efficacy; and

(c) Achieve at least one of the following:

(A) Teach new skills to existing categories of dental personnel;

(B) Develop new categories of dental personnel;

(C) Accelerate the training of existing categories of dental personnel; or

(D) Teach new oral health care roles to previously untrained persons.

(2) The authority shall adopt rules:

(a) Establishing an application process for pilot projects;

(b) Establishing minimum standards, guidelines and instructions for pilot projects; and

(c) Requiring an approved pilot project to report to the authority on the progress and outcomes of the pilot project, including:

(A) The process used to evaluate the progress and outcomes of the pilot project;

(B) The baseline data and information to be collected;

(C) The nature of program data that will be collected and the methods for collecting and analyzing the data;

(D) The provisions for protecting the safety of patients seen or treated in the project; and

(E) A statement of previous experience in providing related health care services.

(3) The authority shall seek the advice of appropriate professional societies and licensing boards before adopting rules under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 679.020 (Practice of dentistry or operating dental office without license prohibited) and 680.020 (Practice of dental hygiene without license prohibited) , a person may practice dentistry, dental hygiene or dental therapy without a license as part of a pilot project approved under this section under the general supervision of a dentist licensed under ORS chapter 679 and in accordance with rules adopted by the authority.

(b) A person practicing dentistry, dental hygiene or dental therapy without a license under this section is subject to the same standard of care and is entitled to the same immunities as a person performing the services with a license.

(5) The authority may accept gifts, grants or contributions from any public or private source for the purpose of carrying out this section. Funds received under this subsection shall be deposited in the Dental Pilot Projects Fund established under section 17, chapter 716, Oregon Laws 2011. [2011 c.716 §1; 2021 c.530 §17]

Sec. 17. The Dental Pilot Projects Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Dental Pilot Projects Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Health Authority for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of section 1, chapter 716, Oregon Laws 2011. [2011 c.716 §17; 2013 c.113 §2]

Note: Section 2, chapter 842, Oregon Laws 2015, provides:

Sec. 2. A provider of dental services in a dental pilot project approved by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to section 1, chapter 716, Oregon Laws 2011, is eligible to be reimbursed for covered services provided to a recipient of medical assistance. [2015 c.842 §2]

Note: Section 2, chapter 716, Oregon Laws 2011, provides:

Sec. 2. (1) Section 1, chapter 716, Oregon Laws 2011, is repealed on January 2, 2025.

(2) Section 17, chapter 716, Oregon Laws 2011, as amended by section 2, chapter 113, Oregon Laws 2013, is repealed January 2, 2025.

(3) Section 2 of this 2015 Act [section 2, chapter 842, Oregon Laws 2015] is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2011 c.716 §2; 2015 c.842 §3]

Source: Section 680.213 — Interim therapeutic restoration; training requirement; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.410 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.410
681.410 Compensation and expenses
Status: in_force

A member of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall receive compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Formerly 694.455; 1985 c.64 §8; 1995 c.280 §17; 2005 c.698 §17; 2009 c.535 §17; 2009 c.756 §44]

Source: Section 681.410 — Compensation and expenses; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.630 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.630
673.630 Tax consultant’s application
Status: in_force

Every person desiring to be licensed as a tax consultant shall apply in writing to the State Board of Tax Practitioners. The application forms shall be approved by the board. Each application shall include or be accompanied by evidence, satisfactory to the board, that the applicant meets the qualifications prescribed in ORS 673.625 (Qualifications for tax consultant and tax preparer) . Each application shall be accompanied by the examination fee as provided under ORS 673.685 (Fees) . [1973 c.387 §5; 1975 c.464 §8; 1985 c.559 §3; 2005 c.21 §3]

Source: Section 673.630 — Tax consultant’s application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.579 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.579
696.579 Funds exempt from execution or attachment
Status: in_force

(1) Escrow or trust funds are not subject to execution or attachment on any claim against the escrow agent.

(2) No person shall knowingly keep or cause to be kept any funds or money in any bank under the heading of “trust funds” or “escrow accounts” or any other name designating such funds or money as belonging to the clients of any escrow agency, except actual escrow or trust funds deposited with such agency. [Formerly 696.565]

Source: Section 696.579 — Funds exempt from execution or attachment; designation of funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.575 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.575
696.575 Civil or criminal actions not limited by ORS 696.505 to 696.590
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) shall limit any statutory or common law right of any person to bring any action in any court for any act involved in the transaction of the escrow business or the right of the state to punish any person for any violation of any law. [1963 c.440 §14]

Source: Section 696.575 — Civil or criminal actions not limited by ORS 696.505 to 696.590 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.445 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.445
686.445 Reporting of abandoned, neglected or abused animals
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 686.455 (Duty to report aggravated animal abuse) , licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians may report to peace officers, animal control officers or officers of private organizations devoted to humane treatment of animals any animal that the veterinarian or veterinary technician knows or reasonably believes to be abandoned, neglected or abused. Any veterinarian or veterinary technician making a report under this section is immune from any civil or criminal liability by reason of making the report.

(2) Veterinarians licensed and practicing in Oregon shall report to the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, in a form established by the dean, incidences of treating animals purported to have been injured by a trapping device. [1997 c.243 §3; 2001 c.562 §4; 2003 c.275 §7]

Note: 686.445 (Reporting of abandoned, neglected or abused animals) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 686 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 686.445 — Reporting of abandoned, neglected or abused animals; immunity from liability for report; reporting animals injured by trapping device , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.265 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.265
701.265 Continuing education system for residential contractors
Status: in_force

(1) The Construction Contractors Board shall adopt rules establishing a continuing education system for residential contractors licensed by the board. The rules shall include, but need not be limited to, minimum standards to be met:

(a) By approved providers of continuing education; and

(b) By courses that the board approves as continuing education.

(2) In establishing the continuing education system, the board may give consideration to any continuing education program adopted by national construction licensing trade associations. [2013 c.718 §2]

Source: Section 701.265 — Continuing education system for residential contractors; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.600 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.600
670.600 Independent contractor defined
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Individual” means a natural person.

(b) “Person” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.100 (Definitions) .

(c) “Services” means labor or services.

(2) As used in ORS chapters 316, 656, 657, 671 and 701, “independent contractor” means a person who provides services for remuneration and who, in the provision of the services:

(a) Is free from direction and control over the means and manner of providing the services, subject only to the right of the person for whom the services are provided to specify the desired results;

(b) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, is customarily engaged in an independently established business;

(c) Is licensed under ORS chapter 671 or 701 if the person provides services for which a license is required under ORS chapter 671 or 701; and

(d) Is responsible for obtaining other licenses or certificates necessary to provide the services.

(3) For purposes of subsection (2)(b) of this section, a person is considered to be customarily engaged in an independently established business if any three of the following requirements are met:

(a) The person maintains a business location:

(A) That is separate from the business or work location of the person for whom the services are provided; or

(B) That is in a portion of the person’s residence and that portion is used primarily for the business.

(b) The person bears the risk of loss related to the business or the provision of services as shown by factors such as:

(A) The person enters into fixed-price contracts;

(B) The person is required to correct defective work;

(C) The person warrants the services provided; or

(D) The person negotiates indemnification agreements or purchases liability insurance, performance bonds or errors and omissions insurance.

(c) The person provides contracted services for two or more different persons within a 12-month period, or the person routinely engages in business advertising, solicitation or other marketing efforts reasonably calculated to obtain new contracts to provide similar services.

(d) The person makes a significant investment in the business, through means such as:

(A) Purchasing tools or equipment necessary to provide the services;

(B) Paying for the premises or facilities where the services are provided; or

(C) Paying for licenses, certificates or specialized training required to provide the services.

(e) The person has the authority to hire other persons to provide or to assist in providing the services and has the authority to fire those persons.

(4) Subsection (2)(b) of this section does not apply if the person files a Schedule F as part of an income tax return and the person provides farm labor or farm services that are reportable on Schedule C of an income tax return.

(5) For purposes of determining whether an individual provides services as an independent contractor:

(a) The creation or use of a business entity, such as a corporation or a limited liability company, by an individual for the purpose of providing services does not, by itself, establish that the individual provides services as an independent contractor.

(b) When the individual provides services through a business entity, such as a corporation or a limited liability company, the provisions in subsection (2), (3) or (4) of this section may be satisfied by the individual or the business entity. [Formerly 701.025; 1997 c.398 §2; 1999 c.402 §9; 2003 c.704 §5; 2005 c.533 §§1,2]

Source: Section 670.600 — Independent contractor defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.020
704.020 Registration requirement
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who acts or offers to act as an outfitter and guide must first register with the State Marine Board. Each registration shall be submitted annually on a form provided by the board and shall include the following information:

(a) The name, residence address and telephone number of the person providing outfitting and guiding services, and all business names, addresses and telephone numbers under which outfitting and guiding services are provided.

(b) Proof that the business under which outfitting and guiding services are provided has registered with the Secretary of State.

(c) If the outfitting and guiding services are to be performed in the business name of an individual, proof that the outfitter and guide is certified to give first aid, as determined by the board by rule.

(d) If the outfitting and guiding services are to be performed in the business name of a person other than an individual, a list of the names of all employees, agents and parties in interest who physically provide, or who directly assist in physically providing, outfitting and guiding services in this state, together with the affidavit of the outfitter and guide that each such employee, agent or party in interest is certified to give first aid, as determined by the board by rule.

(e) If the outfitter and guide is carrying passengers for hire on waterways determined to be navigable by the United States Coast Guard, proof that the person or an individual employed by the person has a valid United States Coast Guard operator license.

(f) A description of:

(A) The outfitting and guiding services and any equipment, supplies, livestock and materials provided by the outfitter and guide;

(B) The geographic area in which the outfitter and guide provides the outfitting and guiding services and the equipment, supplies, livestock and materials; and

(C) The experience of the outfitter and guide in providing the outfitting and guiding services and the equipment, supplies, livestock and materials.

(g) Proof that the outfitter and guide has liability insurance covering occurrences by the outfitter and guide, and the employees of the outfitter and guide, which result in bodily injury or property damage. To meet the requirement under this paragraph, insurance must provide combined single limit per occurrence general liability coverage of at least $500,000.

(h) Certification by the outfitter and guide that the outfitter and guide will maintain the insurance required by paragraph (g) of this subsection continuously and in full force and effect for a period of time to be determined by the board by rule.

(i) The affidavit of the outfitter and guide stating that for a period of not less than 24 months immediately prior to making the registration application the outfitter and guide and each person who provides or assists in directly providing outfitting and guiding services:

(A) Have not been convicted of:

(i) A felony or misdemeanor related to the provision of services regulated by this chapter;

(ii) A violation under this chapter or ORS chapter 477, 496, 497, 498, 501, 506, 508, 509, 511 or 830 or any rule adopted pursuant to ORS chapter 477, 496, 497, 498, 501, 506, 508, 509, 511 or 830;

(iii) A violation of the wildlife laws that occurred while acting as an outfitter and guide and that resulted in court-ordered revocation of the hunting or fishing license of the outfitter and guide;

(iv) A crime involving delivery, manufacture or possession of a controlled substance, as defined in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) ; or

(v) Assault in any degree, criminal homicide as defined in ORS 163.005 (Criminal homicide) or kidnapping in any degree;

(B) Have not had an outfitting and guiding license, permit or certificate revoked, suspended or canceled by another state or by an agency of the government of the United States;

(C) Have not been denied the right to apply for an outfitting and guiding license, permit or certificate by another state or by an agency of the government of the United States; and

(D) Have not been convicted of guiding without registration as required by this subsection.

(j) The affidavit of the outfitter and guide stating that the outfitter and guide and each person who provides or assists in directly providing outfitting and guiding services have not been convicted of:

(A) A crime, the result of which prohibits the person from possessing a firearm; or

(B) A crime, the result of which requires the person to be registered as a sex offender under ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) , 163A.015 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, released or placed on probation by court or another United States jurisdiction) , 163A.020 (Reporting by sex offender upon moving into state) or 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, a person who acts or offers to act as an outfitter and guide using boats that are under the direct operation of an outfitter and guide or an employee of an outfitter and guide for the purpose of carrying passengers on the waters of this state must submit proof:

(A) If operating a motorboat on the waters of this state, that the outfitter and guide:

(i) Has passed a written test adopted by the board by rule;

(ii) Has participated in a drug and alcohol program as defined by the board by rule; and

(iii) Has completed a physical examination every five years as required by the board by rule.

(B) Of liability insurance in a form prescribed by the board by rule.

(b) A person is exempt from paragraph (a)(A) of this subsection if the person is operating a motorboat on waters of this state determined to be navigable by the United States Coast Guard and the person possesses a valid United States Coast Guard operator license.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person who registers as an outfitter and guide and who accepts deposits from clients in excess of $100 per person shall submit a bond or other financial security in the amount of $5,000 to the board at the time of registration. The bond or other financial security shall be held by the board for the benefit of clients of the outfitter and guide who pay a money deposit to the outfitter and guide in anticipation of services to be received. The bond or other financial security amount shall be released to such client or clients conditioned upon a failure of the outfitter and guide to return the deposit following cancellation of services or other failure to provide agreed upon services.

(b) The board shall release or retain all or any portion of a bond or other financial security as described in paragraph (a) of this subsection according to the provisions of ORS chapter 183.

(4) Each annual registration shall be accompanied by a fee as follows:

(a) For resident persons, $150.

(b) For nonresident persons who reside in a state that requires residents of this state to pay a license fee, registration fee or other fee or charge in excess of $150 to act as an outfitter and guide in that state, the same fee or other charge as is charged the residents of this state to act as an outfitter and guide in the state where the nonresident applicant resides. If the state in which such a nonresident applicant resides makes distinctions in fees or charges based on the type of outfitter and guide service performed and requires residents of this state to pay fees or charges accordingly, the board shall make and apply those same distinctions and require the nonresident applicants to pay the corresponding fees or charges.

(c) For nonresident persons other than those referred to in paragraph (b) of this subsection, $150.

(5) Upon the submission to the board of the appropriate fees prescribed in this section and the registration information required by this section, the board shall issue to the applicant a certificate of registration. The board shall also issue to each registrant proof of compliance with the requirements of this section.

(6) A person who conducts sightseeing flights or other aircraft operations is exempt from the provisions of this section unless the activities conducted by the person are outdoor recreational activities as defined in ORS 704.010 (Definitions) .

(7) The board shall issue an identifying decal to outfitters and guides registering under this section that may be displayed on vehicles, pack equipment or other suitable locations where customers can see the registration decal.

(8) A certificate of registration issued to an outfitter and guide under this section expires on December 31 of each calendar year or on such date as may be specified by board rule. [1983 c.655 §2; 1985 c.452 §1; 1987 c.400 §1; 1993 c.123 §1; 1993 c.256 §1; 1995 c.736 §1; 1995 c.759 §2; 1997 c.274 §44; 2005 c.438 §1; 2007 c.768 §55; 2013 c.422 §§4,7; 2015 c.438 §§1,2; 2017 c.21 §§122,123]

Source: Section 704.020 — Registration requirement; liability insurance; bond or financial security; fees; decal; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.630 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.630
688.630 Certification requirement
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to act as a hemodialysis technician without being certified by the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) It is unlawful for any outpatient renal dialysis facility to authorize a person to act for it as a hemodialysis technician without being certified by the authority. [1997 c.580 §2; 2009 c.595 §1095; 2023 c.199 §6]

Source: Section 688.630 — Certification requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.645 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.645
672.645 Appeals filed with board
Status: in_force

All appeals from a decision of the State Board of Geologist Examiners, all documents or applications required by law to be filed with the board, and any notice or legal process to be served upon the board shall be filed with or served upon the administrator of the board. [1977 c.612 §15]

Source: Section 672.645 — Appeals filed with board; service on administrator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.715 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.715
675.715 Application
Status: in_force

(1) In order to obtain a license as a professional counselor or a marriage and family therapist, an applicant shall make application on a form and in such a manner as the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists prescribes, accompanied by the nonrefundable fee established pursuant to ORS 675.785 (Powers and duties of board) . The board shall issue a license as a professional counselor or a marriage and family therapist to each applicant who furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board that the applicant meets the following qualifications:

(a) Is not in violation of any of the provisions of ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) and the rules adopted by the board.

(b) Has received:

(A) A graduate degree in counseling in a program approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs of the American Counseling Association that includes training in the diagnosis of mental disorders;

(B) A graduate degree in marriage and family therapy in a program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy that includes training in the diagnosis of mental disorders;

(C) A graduate degree, under standards explicitly adopted by the board by rule that is determined by the board to be comparable in both content and quality to a degree approved under subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph and that includes training in the diagnosis of mental disorders; or

(D) A graduate degree, determined by the board to meet at an acceptable level at least a majority of the board’s adopted degree standards and that includes training in the diagnosis of mental disorders, and has completed additional graduate training obtained in a counselor or marriage and family therapy program at an accredited college or university to meet the remainder of the standards.

(c) At the time of application to become a licensed professional counselor or a licensed marriage and family therapist, has a minimum of three years of full-time supervised clinical experience or the equivalent, in accordance with rules adopted by the board.

(d) Demonstrates competence as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist by passing an examination prescribed by the board as follows:

(A) The examination for the professional counselor license must include, but need not be limited to, counseling theory, human growth and development, social and cultural foundations, the helping relationship, group dynamics, lifestyle and career development, appraisal of individuals, research and evaluation, professional orientation, ethics and Oregon law.

(B) The examination for the marriage and family therapist license must include, but need not be limited to, marriage and family therapy theory, systems theory, appraisal of family relationships, normal individual and family development, research and evaluation, professional conduct, ethics and Oregon law.

(2) An application that remains incomplete for one year from the date of the initial submission to the board is considered to have been withdrawn by the applicant. Incomplete applications include, but are not limited to, applications lacking documentation, signatures or the payment of fees required by the board. [1989 c.721 §2; 1993 c.51 §1; 1993 c.546 §109; 1997 c.249 §206; 2001 c.120 §2; 2009 c.549 §14; 2013 c.211 §2]

Source: Section 675.715 — Application; fee; qualifications; examinations; licensing; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.408 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.408
671.408 Disciplinary actions
Status: in_force

In addition to any civil penalty imposed by the State Landscape Architect Board or any fine or term of imprisonment imposed by a court, except as otherwise provided in ORS 671.404 (Grounds for refusal to register or renew or for suspension) , the board may impose one or more of the following sanctions against a person violating ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) :

(1) Revocation of a certificate of registration.

(2) Suspension of a certificate of registration for not more than three years.

(3) Restriction of the scope of a registrant’s practice.

(4) Imposition of peer review.

(5) Imposition of specific or additional professional education requirements.

(6) Imposition of probationary registration status and restrictions, including but not limited to requirements designed to protect the public health, safety and welfare and restitution payments to clients or other persons suffering economic loss due to the violation.

(7) Issuance of a written reprimand. [2001 c.950 §9; 2003 c.14 §420]

Source: Section 671.408 — Disciplinary actions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.380 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.380
678.380 Rules for nurse practitioners
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Board of Nursing may adopt rules regarding nurse practitioners that:

(1) Establish the education, training and qualifications necessary for licensure.

(2) Limit or restrict practice.

(3) Establish categories and define the scope of nurse practitioner practice.

(4) Establish procedures for maintaining licensure, including continuing education and procedures for the reinstatement of licenses rendered void by reason of nonpayment of fees. [1975 c.205 §9; 2019 c.358 §38]

Source: Section 678.380 — Rules for nurse practitioners; scope , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.040 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.040
693.040 Apprentices
Status: in_force

An apprentice plumber may work at the trade of plumbing if the apprentice works under the supervision of a licensed journeyman plumber. [Amended by 1981 c.438 §13; 1993 c.397 §2; 2005 c.758 §45]

Source: Section 693.040 — Apprentices; authority to work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.107 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.107
697.107 Prohibition on use of public agency or public official seal or letterhead
Status: in_force

(1) A public agency or public official may not:

(a) Allow a person or entity in the practice of collecting debt, including restitution, to use the seal or letterhead of the public agency or public official; or

(b) Receive or collect a fee from a person or entity in the practice of collecting debt, including restitution, in exchange for the person or entity using the seal or letterhead of the public agency or public official.

(2) As used in this section, “public agency” and “public official” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 171.725 (Definitions for ORS 171.725 to 171.785) . [2013 c.551 §1]

Source: Section 697.107 — Prohibition on use of public agency or public official seal or letterhead , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.153 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.153
678.153 Interagency agreement to share results of nationwide criminal records check
Status: in_force

The Department of Human Services, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon State Board of Nursing shall enter into an interagency agreement to share the results of nationwide criminal records checks conducted under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) on subject individuals who are subject to criminal records checks by the department, the authority and the board. [2005 c.730 §67; 2009 c.595 §1058]

Note: 678.153 (Interagency agreement to share results of nationwide criminal records check) 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 678.153 — Interagency agreement to share results of nationwide criminal records check , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.210 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.210
703.210 Suspension, revocation or issuance refusal
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may refuse to issue, or may revoke or suspend the license of any person as a polygraph examiner or trainee, if it finds that the person:

(1) Failed to inform an individual being examined as to the nature of the examination or failed to advise the individual or the representative of the individual of the results of the examination;

(2) Failed to inform an individual being examined that participation in the examination is voluntary;

(3) Made a material misstatement in application for an original or renewal license under ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) ;

(4) Willfully disregarded or violated any provision of ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, including but not limited to the willful making of a false report of a polygraph examination;

(5) Made any willful misrepresentation or employed any false or misleading advertising to obtain business or the services of a trainee;

(6) Has demonstrated any inability or incompetency to carry out the duties of a polygraph examiner;

(7) Has permitted a license granted to the person under ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) or any rule adopted pursuant thereto to be used by another person;

(8) Has willfully aided or abetted any violation of ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) or any rule adopted pursuant thereto; or

(9) Has failed, within a reasonable time, to provide any information requested by the department after the receipt by the department of a complaint alleging that such person has violated a provision of ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) or any rule adopted pursuant thereto. [1975 c.608 §21; 1997 c.853 §55]

Source: Section 703.210 — Suspension, revocation or issuance refusal; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.030 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.030
693.030 Journeyman plumber license requirement
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not engage in the trade of journeyman plumber without a journeyman plumber license issued under this chapter.

(2) A licensed plumbing contractor or a person required under ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) to be licensed as a plumbing contractor may not:

(a) Permit or suffer any person to work as a journeyman plumber who does not hold a valid journeyman plumber license.

(b) Permit or suffer any person to work as an apprentice plumber who does not meet the requirements of ORS 660.002 (Declaration of policy) to 660.210 (Tort liability of committees, officers, employees and agents) .

(c) Employ an apprentice plumber on any plumbing work, representing the apprentice plumber to be a journeyman plumber.

(d) Charge a journeyman plumber’s wage for services performed by an apprentice plumber. [Amended by 1981 c.438 §12; 1999 c.733 §1; 2005 c.758 §44; 2007 c.271 §12]

Source: Section 693.030 — Journeyman plumber license requirement; prohibited acts by plumbing contractor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.550 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.550
680.550 Board to establish policies and criteria for assessment
Status: in_force

The State Board of Denture Technology shall establish policies and criteria for the assessment of the quality of the practice of denture technology based on practice standards subject to the approval of the Health Licensing Office. [1979 c.1 §19; 1991 c.921 §9; 1993 c.142 §11; 2005 c.648 §29; 2013 c.568 §50]

Source: Section 680.550 — Board to establish policies and criteria for assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.115 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.115
675.115 How fees determined
Status: in_force

Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees and charges established under ORS 675.110 (Powers of board) shall not exceed the cost of administering the regulatory program of the Oregon Board of Psychology pertaining to the purpose for which the fee or charge is established, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the board’s budget, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board. [1983 c.289 §2; 1991 c.703 §19; 2017 c.6 §17; 2023 c.602 §16]

Note: 675.115 (How fees determined) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 675 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 675.115 — How fees determined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.133 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.133
677.133 Expedited license by endorsement
Status: in_force

(1) On or before January 1, 2010, the Oregon Medical Board shall implement an expedited physician licensing process that allows the board to issue a license by endorsement to a qualified physician. To be considered for a license by endorsement, a physician:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Must have practiced the physician’s specialty, if any, for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the physician’s application for licensure by endorsement; or

(B) If the physician is retired, must have been retired for one year or less;

(b) May not have been subject to discipline by a health professional regulatory board in any state in which the physician has been licensed; and

(c) May not have been held liable for a significant malpractice claim as defined by the board by rule.

(2) The licensing process implemented by the board must require the board to:

(a) Use existing databases to verify application information; and

(b) Accept documents from the state in which the applicant was first licensed as a physician as equivalent to primary source documents to verify:

(A) Medical education;

(B) National medical examination scores;

(C) Post-graduate training, if applicable; and

(D) Other qualifications as provided by rule of the board. [Formerly 677.115]

Note: 677.133 (Expedited license by endorsement) 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 677.133 — Expedited license by endorsement; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.095 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.095
693.095 Supervising plumber license
Status: in_force

The State Plumbing Board may adopt rules that provide for the issuance of supervising plumber licenses to journeyman plumbers who:

(1) Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board competency in the supervision of plumbing work and in the laws, rules, ordinances and practices relating to plumbing;

(2) Comply with board rules adopted under ORS 455.117 (Adoption of rules governing licensing, certification or registration) ; and

(3) Pay the applicable application fee established by the board under ORS 693.135 (Fees) . [1981 c.438 §22; 2005 c.758 §48; 2007 c.271 §14]

Source: Section 693.095 — Supervising plumber license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.279 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.279
678.279 Certified registered nurse anesthetist license
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall issue a license to practice as a certified registered nurse anesthetist to a licensed registered nurse who applies to the board and meets the requirements adopted by the board by rule under ORS 678.285 (Board regulation of nurse anesthetists) .

(2) Unless a person is licensed under subsection (1) of this section, a person may not:

(a) Practice as a certified registered nurse anesthetist;

(b) Use the title “certified registered nurse anesthetist” or any initials, abbreviation or other name indicating the person is a certified registered nurse anesthetist; or

(c) Otherwise hold oneself out as a certified registered nurse anesthetist.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A certified registered nurse anesthetist may not use the title “anesthesiologist.”

(b) As used in this subsection, “anesthesiologist” means a physician who has completed a residency program in anesthesiology that meets or exceeds the standards adopted by the Oregon Medical Board. [2023 c.346 §2]

Source: Section 678.279 — Certified registered nurse anesthetist license; prohibition on unlicensed practice, use of title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.783 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.783
676.783 Board duties, powers
Status: in_force

The State Board of Sign Language Interpreters:

(1) Shall advise the Health Licensing Office in the establishment of:

(a) A publicly available registry of licensees that includes at least the names and specific license of each licensee.

(b) A process to receive and address grievances regarding licensees and signed language interpretation services.

(2) Shall adopt rules to carry out ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) , including rules to:

(a) Establish standards relating to minimum qualifications, education or training or any combination thereof for issuance of licenses under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) ;

(b) Determine qualifications for renewal of licenses issued under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) ;

(c) Establish supervision requirements; and

(d) Establish a code of professional conduct for sign language interpreters licensed under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) .

(3) May establish additional specialty licenses for sign language interpreters that the board determines necessary. [2023 c.414 §12]

Source: Section 676.783 — Board duties, powers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.520 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.520
671.520 Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Landscape construction professional” means an individual who for compensation or with the intent to be compensated performs or supervises activities requiring the art, ability, experience, knowledge, science and skill to:

(a) Plan or install lawns, shrubs, vines, trees or nursery stock;

(b) Prepare property on which lawns, shrubs, vines, trees or nursery stock is to be installed;

(c) Install, maintain or repair ornamental water features and landscape drainage systems;

(d) Maintain irrigation systems with the use of compressed air and as otherwise provided by the State Landscape Contractors Board by rule;

(e) Install or repair landscape irrigation systems as provided by the board by rule; or

(f) Plan, install, maintain or repair fences, decks, arbors, patios, landscape edging, driveways, walkways or retaining walls.

(2) “Landscape contracting business” means a business that for compensation or with the intent to be compensated arranges, submits a bid, or otherwise offers or contracts, for the performance of activities described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) “Licensee” means a person that is licensed under ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) as a landscape construction professional or landscape contracting business.

(4) “Nursery stock” means nursery stock:

(a) As defined by ORS 571.005 (Definitions for ORS 571.005 to 571.230) other than stock grown for commercial resale or reforestation; or

(b) As defined by the board by rule.

(5) “Ornamental water features” means fountains, ponds, waterfalls, man-made streams and other decorative water-related constructions as identified by the board by rule. [1971 c.764 §2; 1973 c.832 §26; 1975 c.757 §1; 1981 c.536 §22; 1983 c.452 §1; 1985 c.565 §91; 1987 c.414 §45; 1997 c.785 §1; 1999 c.32 §1; 2001 c.48 §1; 2005 c.609 §10; 2007 c.541 §11; 2009 c.483 §1; 2015 c.672 §6]

Source: Section 671.520 — Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.066 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.066
682.066 Provision of ambulance services when county plan not adopted
Status: in_force

When a county plan is not adopted for a county under ORS 682.062 (County plan for ambulance and emergency medical services) , a person or governmental unit may provide ambulance services within the county. A city or rural fire protection district may provide such services within and outside the city or district boundaries in accordance with policies adopted by the governing body of the city or district, including operation in other districts or cities by intergovernmental agreement under ORS chapter 190. [Formerly 682.345]

Source: Section 682.066 — Provision of ambulance services when county plan not adopted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.605 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.605
689.605 Power to dispense drugs from hospital pharmacies, drug rooms and penal institutions
Status: in_force

(1) In a hospital or long term care facility having a pharmacy and employing a pharmacist, the pharmacy and pharmacist are subject to the requirements of this chapter, except that in a hospital when a pharmacist is not in attendance, pursuant to standing orders of the pharmacist, a registered nurse supervisor on the written order of a person authorized to prescribe a drug may withdraw such drug in such volume or amount as needed for administration to or treatment of an inpatient or outpatient until regular pharmacy services are available in accordance with the rules adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy. However, the board may grant an exception to the requirement for a written order by issuing a special permit authorizing the registered nurse supervisor in a hospital to dispense medication on the oral order of a person authorized to prescribe a drug. An inpatient care facility which does not have a pharmacy must have a drug room. In an inpatient care facility having a drug room as may be authorized by rule of the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority, the drug room is not subject to the requirements of this chapter relating to pharmacies. However, a drug room must be supervised by a pharmacist and is subject to the rules of the board. When a pharmacist is not in attendance, any person authorized by the prescriber or by the pharmacist on written order may withdraw such drug in such volume or amount as needed for administration to or treatment of a patient, entering such withdrawal in the record of the responsible pharmacist.

(2) In a hospital having a drug room, any drug may be withdrawn from storage in the drug room by a registered nurse supervisor on the written order of a licensed practitioner in such volume or amount as needed for administration to and treatment of an inpatient or outpatient in the manner set forth in subsection (1) of this section and within the authorized scope of practice.

(3) A hospital having a drug room shall cause accurate and complete records to be kept of the receipt, withdrawal from stock and use or other disposal of all legend drugs stored in the drug room. Such record shall be open to inspection by agents of the board and other qualified authorities.

(4) In an inpatient care facility other than a hospital, the drug room shall contain only prescribed drugs already prepared for patients therein and such emergency drug supply as may be authorized by rule by the Department of Human Services.

(5) The requirements of this section shall not apply to facilities described in ORS 441.065 (Exemption of certain religious institutions) .

(6) A registered nurse who is an employee of a local health department that is registered by the board under ORS 689.305 (Registration of drug outlets) may, pursuant to the order of a person authorized to prescribe a drug or device, dispense a drug or device to a client of the local health department for purposes of caries prevention, birth control or prevention or treatment of a communicable disease. Such dispensing shall be subject to rules jointly adopted by the board and the Oregon Health Authority.

(7) The board shall adopt rules authorizing a pharmacist to delegate to a registered nurse the authority to withdraw prescription drugs from a manufacturer’s labeled container for administration to persons confined in penal institutions including, but not limited to, adult and juvenile correctional facilities. A penal institution, in consultation with a pharmacist, shall develop policies and procedures regarding medication management, procurement and distribution. A pharmacist shall monitor a penal institution for compliance with the policies and procedures and shall perform drug utilization reviews. The penal institution shall submit to the board for approval a written agreement between the pharmacist and the penal institution regarding medication policies and procedures. [1979 c.777 §38; 1979 c.785 §9d; 1985 c.565 §113; 1989 c.526 §1; 1993 c.272 §2; 1993 c.571 §16; 1995 c.523 §3; 2003 c.617 §2; 2009 c.595 §1103; 2015 c.736 §109; 2023 c.93 §5]

Source: Section 689.605 — Power to dispense drugs from hospital pharmacies, drug rooms and penal institutions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.390 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.390
673.390 Solicitation permitted
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Accountancy shall not adopt a rule prohibiting a licensee from soliciting an engagement to perform professional services. [1981 c.89 §16; 1993 c.431 §11; 1999 c.322 §24]

Source: Section 673.390 — Solicitation permitted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.440 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.440
673.440 Compilation of laws and rules
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Accountancy shall produce, at least biennially, a compilation of ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) and rules of the board. A copy of the compilation shall be made available to all licensees under ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) in the manner the board considers most cost-effective. [Amended by 1975 c.440 §20; 1985 c.605 §17; 1993 c.79 §1; 1993 c.431 §12; 1999 c.322 §28]

Source: Section 673.440 — Compilation of laws and rules; availability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.104 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.104
685.104 Effect of failure to comply with ORS 685.102
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine shall refuse to issue the certificate of registration to any person holding a license under this chapter who fails to submit with any fees due the proof required under ORS 685.102 (Continuing education required) , unless the board has exempted the person from the requirements of ORS 685.102 (Continuing education required) (1). The board shall return any fees submitted by a person that fails to submit proof required under ORS 685.102 (Continuing education required) or that fails to submit all fees due.

(2) After January 1 of any year, the board may issue a certificate of registration to any holder of a license under this chapter who had been refused such certificate under subsection (1) of this section upon submission of the evidence required under ORS 685.102 (Continuing education required) (1), accompanied by the required license renewal fee for each year the fee remains unpaid and a restoration fee of $75 for each year the license remains revoked.

(3) If the person completes an approved program after January 1 to meet the requirements of ORS 685.102 (Continuing education required) for the year beginning January 1, such completion does not meet the requirements of ORS 685.102 (Continuing education required) for the subsequent year. [1969 c.381 §3; 1973 c.182 §6; 1985 c.624 §11; 1997 c.629 §1; 2007 c.327 §6; 2009 c.43 §20]

Source: Section 685.104 — Effect of failure to comply with ORS 685.102; fees; reissuance of registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.335 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.335
689.335 Certificate required
Status: in_force

(1) No drug outlet designated in ORS 689.305 (Registration of drug outlets) shall be operated until a certificate of registration has been issued to said facility by the State Board of Pharmacy. Upon the finding of a violation of ORS 689.305 (Registration of drug outlets) or 689.405 (Grounds for discipline) , the board may impose one or more of the penalties under ORS 689.445 (Penalties and reinstatement) .

(2) Reinstatement of a certificate that has been suspended, revoked or restricted by the board may be granted in accordance with the procedures specified by ORS 689.445 (Penalties and reinstatement) (2). [1979 c.777 §33; 1981 c.277 §3]

Source: Section 689.335 — Certificate required; reinstatement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.870 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.870
676.870 Definitions for ORS 676.870 to 676.890
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 676.870 (Definitions for ORS 676.870 to 676.890) to 676.890 (Penalties) :

(1) “Health care facility” means a hospital or an ambulatory surgical center, as those terms are defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(2) “Rural or medically underserved community” means a geographic area of this state that is 10 or more miles from the geographic center of a population center of 40,000 or more individuals.

(3) “Surgical technology” means intraoperative surgical patient care that involves:

(a) Preparing an operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely;

(b) Preparing an operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments and equipment using sterile techniques;

(c) Anticipating the needs of a surgical team based on knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how those fields relate to the surgical patient and the patient’s surgical procedure; and

(d) Performing tasks as directed in an operating room, including:

(A) Passing instruments, equipment or supplies;

(B) Sponging or suctioning of an operative site;

(C) Preparing and cutting suture material;

(D) Transferring fluids or drugs;

(E) Handling specimens;

(F) Holding retractors and other equipment;

(G) Applying electrocautery to clamps on bleeders;

(H) Connecting drains to suction apparatus;

(I) Applying dressings to closed wounds; and

(J) Assisting in counting supplies and instruments, including sponges and needles. [2015 c.373 §1]

Source: Section 676.870 — Definitions for ORS 676.870 to 676.890 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.525 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.525
672.525 Geologist registration
Status: in_force

(1) No person, other than a registered geologist, a registered certified specialty geologist or a subordinate under the direction of either, shall provide or prepare for the public practice of geology any geologic maps, plans, reports, or documents except as specifically exempted in ORS 672.535 (Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705) .

(2) No person shall publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology in this state, and use in connection with the name of the person or otherwise assume or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that the person is a registered geologist, unless such person has been registered or exempted under the provisions of ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) . The right to engage in the public practice of geology is deemed a personal right, based on the qualifications of the individual as evidenced by the certificate of registration, and shall not be transferable.

(3) No person other than a geologist registered under ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) shall stamp or seal any plans, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal or stamp of a registered geologist or registered certified specialty geologist, or to use in any manner the title “geologist” or the title of any registered certified specialty geologist while conducting the public practice of geology unless registered or certified under ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) .

(4) No person shall sign, or stamp or seal any geologic maps, plans, plats, reports, or other geologic documents after the certification of the registrant named thereon has expired or has been suspended or revoked, unless the certificate has been renewed or reissued.

(5) No person shall attempt to use the certificate of registration or seal of another, or falsely impersonate another registrant.

(6) No person shall give false or forged evidence of any kind to the State Board of Geologist Examiners to obtain a certificate of registration.

(7) No person, including a person registered as a geologist under this section, shall practice or offer to perform any activities of an engineering geologist as defined in ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) unless the person is certified as an engineering geologist under ORS 672.565 (Certification in specialty) .

(8) A person shall be construed to publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology if the person:

(a) Publicly practices any branch of the profession of geology;

(b) By verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead or card, or in any other way, purports to be a registered geologist, or through the use of some other title implies that the person is a registered geologist or that the person is registered under ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) ; or

(c) Offers to provide any geological services or work recognized as the public practice of geology for a fee or other compensation.

(9) A person does not publicly practice or offer to publicly practice geology solely because the person testifies or prepares to testify in a public proceeding. [1977 c.612 §3; 1995 c.32 §1; 2001 c.232 §1; 2003 c.379 §2]

Source: Section 672.525 — Geologist registration; public practice of geology , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.565 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.565
688.565 Continuing education
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging shall approve programs of continuing education in medical imaging modalities and for limited X-ray machine operators to meet the requirements of ORS 688.505 (Evidence of continuing education on renewal) .

(2) The board may seek volunteers from the various medical imaging modalities to review and assist in the approval of continuing education credits for their respective medical imaging modalities.

(3) Continuing education programs for limited X-ray machine operators shall be reviewed by a radiographer. [1977 c.534 §13; 2005 c.151 §5; 2009 c.833 §19]

Source: Section 688.565 — Continuing education , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.750 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.750
671.750 Portland metropolitan area business licenses
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly intends to reduce the number of city business licenses that a landscape contracting business must obtain to conduct business in the Portland metropolitan area. The purpose of this section and ORS 671.755 (Issuance of business license by metropolitan service district) is to enable a landscape contracting business to secure from the metropolitan service district one business license that will permit the landscape contracting business to conduct business in cities in which the landscape contracting business performs a limited amount of work and in which it does not have a principal place of business. The Legislative Assembly also intends that this section and ORS 671.755 (Issuance of business license by metropolitan service district) apply only to landscape contracting businesses without regard to any subsequent expansion of the jurisdiction of the State Landscape Contractors Board over other businesses. It is the policy of this state that, to the maximum extent possible consistent with the requirements of this section and ORS 671.755 (Issuance of business license by metropolitan service district) , the cities within the boundaries of the metropolitan service district be allowed to control the imposition of business license taxes and to maintain the level of revenues obtained from those taxes. The amount and trends of revenue produced or distributed to each city is intended to reflect the landscape contracting business activity within the participating cities. [2007 c.541 §46]

Source: Section 671.750 — Portland metropolitan area business licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.185 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.185
684.185 Peer review committees
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall appoint and form peer review committees. The peer review committee shall evaluate complaints against chiropractic physicians that are referred to it by the board and report to the board regarding those complaints.

(2) The members of a peer review committee shall be appointed from among those in the profession who are in active practice with five or more years of practice representing various geographic areas in this state. Members shall be representative of affiliated and nonaffiliated chiropractic physicians and representative of various aspects of the practice of chiropractic. To be appointed a member must receive at least four votes from members of the state board. Members shall serve three-year terms. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms.

(3) The peer review process shall be governed by rules of the state board adopted pursuant to ORS chapter 183. The state board shall provide appropriate training for members of peer review committees.

(4) Members of a peer review committee acting pursuant to this section are agents of the state board and are subject to provisions of ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) .

(5) Peer review shall not be used to replace independent medical examinations.

(6) Upon receipt of a complaint under this chapter, the peer review committee shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) .

(7) Any information provided to a peer review committee in the performance of its duties is confidential and shall not be subject to public disclosure or admissible as evidence in any judicial proceeding, except that as a part of a peer review report, this information may be disclosed to the state board and the person being reviewed who may then use the information in any disciplinary or court proceeding brought by the board. Peer review committee information that becomes part of the record of a board investigation into licensee or applicant conduct or part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving licensee or applicant conduct is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) .

(8) Any person who reports or provides information to a peer review committee in the performance of its duties and who provides information in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1987 c.376 §5; 1991 c.892 §12; 1997 c.264 §13; 1997 c.791 §37; 2001 c.598 §3]

Note: 684.185 (Peer review committees) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 684 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 684.185 — Peer review committees; duties; appointment; confidentiality of information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.265 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.265
677.265 Powers of board generally
Status: in_force

In addition to any other powers granted by this chapter, the Oregon Medical Board may:

(1) Adopt necessary and proper rules for administration of this chapter including but not limited to:

(a) Establishing fees and charges to carry out its legal responsibilities, subject to prior approval by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. The fees and charges shall be within the budget authorized by the Legislative Assembly as that budget may be modified by the Emergency Board. The fees and charges established under this section may not exceed the cost of administering the program or the purpose for which the fee or charge is established, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly for the Oregon Medical Board’s budget, or as modified by the Emergency Board or future sessions of the Legislative Assembly.

(b) Establishing standards and tests to determine the moral, intellectual, educational, scientific, technical and professional qualifications required of applicants for licenses under this chapter.

(c) Enforcing the provisions of this chapter and exercising general supervision over the practice of medicine and podiatry within this state. In determining whether to discipline a licensee for a standard of care violation, the Oregon Medical Board shall determine whether the licensee used that degree of care, skill and diligence that is used by ordinarily careful physicians in the same or similar circumstances in the community of the physician or a similar community.

(2) Issue, deny, suspend and revoke licenses and limited licenses, assess costs of proceedings and fines and place licensees on probation as provided in this chapter.

(3) Use the gratuitous services and facilities of private organizations to receive the assistance and recommendations of the organizations in administering this chapter.

(4) Make its personnel and facilities available to other regulatory agencies of this state, or other bodies interested in the development and improvement of the practice of medicine or podiatry in this state, upon terms and conditions for reimbursement as are agreed to by the Oregon Medical Board and the other agency or body.

(5) Appoint examiners, who need not be members of the Oregon Medical Board, and employ or contract with the American Public Health Association or the National Board of Medical Examiners or other organizations, agencies and persons to prepare examination questions and score examination papers.

(6) Determine the schools, colleges, universities, institutions and training acceptable in connection with licensing under this chapter. All residency, internship and other training programs carried on in this state by any hospital, institution or medical facility shall be subject to approval by the Oregon Medical Board. The board shall accept the approval by the American Osteopathic Association or the American Medical Association in lieu of approval by the board.

(7) Prescribe the time, place, method, manner, scope and subjects of examinations under this chapter.

(8) Prescribe all forms that it considers appropriate for the purposes of this chapter, and require the submission of photographs and relevant personal history data by applicants for licensure under this chapter.

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

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

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

(c) Under investigation by the board.

(10) Administer oaths, issue notices and subpoenas in the name of the board, enforce subpoenas in the manner authorized by ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) , hold hearings and perform such other acts as are reasonably necessary to carry out its duties under this chapter. [1967 c.470 §50 (enacted in lieu of 677.260); 1975 c.776 §10; 1983 c.486 §34; 1989 c.830 §19; 1991 c.703 §22; 1997 c.792 §25; 2005 c.730 §47; 2007 c.86 §6; 2013 c.129 §13; 2023 c.602 §20]

Source: Section 677.265 — Powers of board generally; rules; fees; physician standard of care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.494 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.494
677.494 Telemedicine
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “telemedicine” means the practice of medicine and provision of health care services to a patient by a physician or physician assistant from a distance using electronic communications, including synchronous technologies to facilitate an exchange of information between a patient and physician or physician assistant in real time or asynchronous technologies to facilitate an exchange of information between a patient and a physician or physician assistant in other than real time.

(2) A physician licensed under ORS 677.100 (Qualifications of applicant for license) to 677.228 (Automatic lapse of license for failure to pay registration fee or report change of location) , a physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) or a physician or physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.139 (License to practice medicine across state lines) may use telemedicine to engage in the practice of medicine and provide health care services, including the establishment of a provider-patient relationship, the diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition or the prescription of drugs, to a patient physically located in this state. The physician or physician assistant is not required to be physically located in this state when engaging in the practice of medicine and providing health care services through telemedicine.

(3) The practice of medicine using telemedicine occurs where the patient is physically located. [2022 c.45 §14; 2023 c.147 §3]

Source: Section 677.494 — Telemedicine; where practice occurs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.485 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.485
687.485 Authority of Health Licensing Office
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers otherwise granted by ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) , the Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery, may:

(1) Determine whether applicants meet the qualifications under ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) and grant licenses to qualified applicants upon compliance with the rules of the board;

(2) Do any act necessary or proper to effect and carry out the duties required of the office by ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) ; and

(3) Accept and expend donations, contributions and grant funds for the purposes of ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) . [1993 c.362 §7; 1999 c.990 §2; 2001 c.53 §4; 2001 c.462 §3; 2003 c.547 §25; 2005 c.648 §39; 2013 c.568 §60; 2013 c.657 §4]

Source: Section 687.485 — Authority of Health Licensing Office; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.637 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.637
673.637 Licensing of person licensed in another state or enrolled to practice before Internal Revenue Service
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Tax Practitioners may issue a license to an applicant for a license as a tax consultant or as a tax preparer who:

(a) Presents evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant is licensed as a tax consultant or preparer in a state that has requirements for licensing substantially similar to the requirements for licensing in this state; and

(b) Has passed to the satisfaction of the board an examination covering Oregon personal income tax law, theory and practice, the provisions of ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) and the code of professional conduct prescribed by the board.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 673.625 (Qualifications for tax consultant and tax preparer) (1) and (3), but as otherwise provided in ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) , the board shall license as a tax consultant any person who is, on the date of the application for a tax consultant’s license, enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to 31 C.F.R. part 10 if the person has passed to the satisfaction of the board an examination covering Oregon personal income tax law, theory and practice, the provisions of ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) and the code of professional conduct prescribed by the board.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an examination is not required for licensing under this section.

(4) Any person desiring to be licensed under this section shall make written application to the board and shall pay to the board at the time required by the board the examination and license fees provided by rule of the board. [1975 c.464 §16; subsection (2) enacted as 1977 c.100 §3; 1983 c.110 §5; 2011 c.95 §3]

Source: Section 673.637 — Licensing of person licensed in another state or enrolled to practice before Internal Revenue Service; requirements; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.585 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.585
676.585 Duty of director to keep records and prepare reports
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other duties imposed by law or otherwise required of state agencies, the Director of the Health Licensing Office shall keep all records of the Health Licensing Office and discharge all duties prescribed by the office.

(2) The director shall prepare periodic reports regarding the licensing, monitoring and investigative activities of the office. The director shall submit the reports to the Governor. The Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the office, shall adopt rules specifying requirements for the report content and processes for preparing and submitting the reports. The rules may be consistent with performance management measures and processes initiated by the authority. The rules shall require the office to undergo a peer review of office activities by a team of executive directors of health professional regulatory boards, as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) , and at least one public member of a health professional regulatory board. The authority may assess the office for the cost of the peer review. [Formerly 676.611]

Source: Section 676.585 — Duty of director to keep records and prepare reports; peer review of office activities; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.027 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.027
679.027 Enjoining violations
Status: in_force

The Attorney General, or the prosecuting attorney of any county, or the Oregon Board of Dentistry, in its own name, may maintain an action for an injunction against any person violating any provision of ORS 679.020 (Practice of dentistry or operating dental office without license prohibited) , 679.025 (License required to practice dentistry) , 679.170 (Prohibited practices) or 679.176 (Written work orders required for certain services) . Any person who has been so enjoined may be punished for contempt by the court issuing the injunction. An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. An injunction shall not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of any provision of ORS 679.020 (Practice of dentistry or operating dental office without license prohibited) , 679.025 (License required to practice dentistry) , 679.170 (Prohibited practices) or 679.176 (Written work orders required for certain services) or from any other civil, criminal or disciplinary remedy. [1957 c.552 §2; 1963 c.284 §2; 1979 c.284 §192; 1983 c.169 §3]

Source: Section 679.027 — Enjoining violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.022 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.022
679.022 Exemption from naming licensed dentist as director for accredited institutions and programs
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 679.020 (Practice of dentistry or operating dental office without license prohibited) (4)(a) does not apply to institutions or programs accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association to provide education and training.

(2) Institutions or programs described in subsection (1) of this section must:

(a) Maintain a list of the dentists of record that provide dental care in a dental clinic or office owned or operated by the institution or program; and

(b) Provide the list maintained under this subsection to the Oregon Board of Dentistry when requested by the board. [2013 c.310 §3]

Source: Section 679.022 — Exemption from naming licensed dentist as director for accredited institutions and programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.510 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.510
680.510 Application of ORS 680.500 to 680.565
Status: in_force

The prohibitions of ORS 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) to 680.565 (Authority of Health Licensing Office and director) do not apply to:

(1) Any activity described in ORS 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) (3)(a) by a person acting under the supervision of a denturist.

(2) The practice of dentistry or medicine by persons authorized to do so by this state, or any other practices allowed under ORS chapters 677 and 679.

(3) A student of denture technology in pursuit of clinical studies under an approved school program, or a person having met the formal educational requirements, who is operating, for no more than two years, under the direct supervision of a denturist or a licensed dentist in pursuit of practical clinical experience as required for licensure by ORS 680.515 (Application for license) . [1979 c.1 §3; 1981 c.313 §1; 1989 c.694 §1; 1993 c.142 §4; 2005 c.648 §24; 2007 c.419 §1; 2011 c.53 §3]

Source: Section 680.510 — Application of ORS 680.500 to 680.565 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.401 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.401
690.401 Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners
Status: in_force

(1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners, to advise the office with regard to the regulation of fields of practice. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.

(2) Members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Two members must be licensed under ORS 690.365 (License to perform services and facility licenses) to perform body piercing, dermal implanting or scarification;

(b) One member must be licensed under ORS 690.365 (License to perform services and facility licenses) to practice electrolysis;

(c) Two members must be licensed under ORS 690.365 (License to perform services and facility licenses) to perform tattooing;

(d) One member must be licensed under ORS chapter 677, 678 or 685; and

(e) One member must be a member of the public who does not possess the professional qualifications of the other members.

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

(4) The board shall meet at least once per year.

(5) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and reimbursement of expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [2011 c.346 §10; 2013 c.568 §98; 2015 c.56 §1]

Source: Section 690.401 — Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.210 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.210
686.210 Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board, which shall carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions of this chapter. The board shall consist of eight members appointed by the Governor for a term of four years. Five members shall be licensed to practice veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry in this state. Two members shall be public members. One member shall be a certified veterinary technician.

(2) All members of the board must be residents of this state. A public member may not be a person licensed under this chapter or a person who has a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling who is licensed under this chapter.

(3) A statewide professional association for veterinarians may submit a list of suggested nominees for appointment to veterinarian and public member positions on the board. A statewide professional association for veterinary technicians may submit a list of suggested nominees for appointment to veterinary technician and public member positions on the board. In making appointments to the board, the Governor shall give consideration to the nominees suggested by an association. To the extent practicable, the Governor shall attempt to make board appointments that are broadly representative of the geographic and cultural diversity of the state.

(4) Any appointments to fill vacancies by reason of death, resignation or removal shall be made by the Governor for the residue of the term of the retiring member. All appointments of members of the board by the Governor are subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(5) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent assistance being rendered by the executive director of the board in any hearing called by it.

(6) Pursuant to ORS chapter 183 the board may adopt rules necessary for the administration of this chapter. [Amended by 1953 c.624 §9; 1967 c.334 §3; 1971 c.650 §35; 1973 c.792 §41; 1975 c.619 §6; 1985 c.112 §6; 1987 c.651 §7; 1995 c.79 §346; 2003 c.163 §1; 2009 c.756 §61]

Source: Section 686.210 — Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.526 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.526
697.526 Notice of fees and charges
Status: in_force

A check-cashing business shall conspicuously post and at all times display in each business location a notice that states the fees, services charges or other consideration that the business charges for cashing payment instruments. A licensee shall also file with the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services a copy of the notice posted in each of the licensee’s business locations. [2007 c.358 §10]

Source: Section 697.526 — Notice of fees and charges; filing with department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.220 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.220
703.220 Surrender of suspended or revoked licenses
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of written notification of the suspension or revocation by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training of the license of a polygraph examiner or trainee, a polygraph examiner or trainee shall surrender immediately the license to the department. The department may restore a suspended or revoked license to the prior holder thereof at such time and under such conditions as the department deems appropriate. [1975 c.608 §22; 1997 c.853 §56]

Source: Section 703.220 — Surrender of suspended or revoked licenses; notice to licensee; restoration of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.047 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.047
690.047 Specialty certificate
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office may issue a specialty certificate in a field of practice other than natural hair care to a practitioner who has:

(1) Completed post-graduate education approved by the office that is separate from the education or training required for entry-level certification;

(2) Passed an examination approved or recognized by the Board of Cosmetology; and

(3) Paid the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) . [1999 c.425 §8; 2009 c.701 §33; 2012 c.43 §24; 2013 c.290 §5; 2013 c.314 §37; 2013 c.568 §80; 2023 c.273 §8]

Note: The amendments to 690.047 (Specialty certificate) by section 8, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative until July 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

690.047 (Specialty certificate) . (1) For purposes of this section, “field of practice” does not include natural hair care.

(2) The Board of Cosmetology may waive all or part of the educational requirement for an applicant in a field of practice and allow the applicant to take the certification examination, provided that:

(a) The applicant’s education or training, including relevant education or training obtained in the military, is determined by the board to be substantially equivalent to Oregon certification requirements;

(b) The applicant is otherwise qualified to take the examination; and

(c) The applicant holds an active certification that was issued in another state or a territory of the United States and has not been subject to disciplinary action by the other certifying body.

(3) The Health Licensing Office may issue a specialty certificate in a field of practice to a practitioner who has:

(a) Completed post-graduate education approved by the office that is separate from the education or training required for entry-level certification;

(b) Passed an examination approved or recognized by the board; and

(c) Paid the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

Source: Section 690.047 — Specialty certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.800 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.800
678.800 Long Term Care Administrators Board
Status: in_force

(1) The Long Term Care Administrators Board is established within the Health Licensing Office.

(2) The board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . All members of the board must be concerned with the care and treatment of the chronically ill or infirm elderly patients and must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Three must be nursing home administrators licensed under ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) ;

(b) Three must be residential care facility administrators licensed under ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) , at least one of whom serves in a memory care community;

(c) One must be a physician licensed under ORS 677.100 (Qualifications of applicant for license) to 677.228 (Automatic lapse of license for failure to pay registration fee or report change of location) who has expertise in geriatric care or care for persons with disabilities; and

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

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

(B) A spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a nursing home administrator or residential care facility administrator.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members required to be nursing home administrators and residential care facility administrators may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees submitted by any professional organization representing those professions.

(b) Except for those persons described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, a member of the board may not have a direct financial interest in a nursing home or residential care facility.

(c) No more than two of the members of the board may be officials or full-time employees of state or local governments.

(d) At least one public member must be at least 62 years of age.

(e) Public members of the board may not hold any pecuniary interest in, or have any employment contract with, a nursing home or residential care facility.

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

(A) Geographic areas of this state, ensuring that at least one member is from a rural area; and

(B) Ethnicity.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of each member is three years but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

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

(A) Is not a resident of this state;

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

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

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

(5) The members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1971 c.663 §3; 1973 c.58 §2; 1973 c.792 §35; 1975 c.234 §1; 1979 c.500 §1; 2009 c.535 §13; 2009 c.768 §3a; 2013 c.568 §42; 2017 c.409 §28; 2018 c.61 §9]

Source: Section 678.800 — Long Term Care Administrators Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.020
670.020 Filing evidence of complete educational requirement after taking examination
Status: in_force

(1) Evidence of completion of the educational requirement waived as provided in ORS 670.010 (Waiver of educational requirement for admission to examination for license or certificate to practice profession, trade or calling) shall be filed with such state board or commission not later than four calendar months from the first day of the month following the month in which the examination is taken. State boards and commissions shall withhold official certification of the successful completion of the examination until such evidence is furnished. The affidavit of the registrar or administrative head of the school, college or university shall be deemed satisfactory evidence.

(2) If any candidate admitted to an examination as provided in ORS 670.010 (Waiver of educational requirement for admission to examination for license or certificate to practice profession, trade or calling) shall fail or neglect within said period to complete the educational requirement for such examination, then the completion of the examination by such candidate shall be null and void, and of no effect. The state board or commission which examined the candidate, however, shall retain any examination fee paid by the candidate. [1953 c.103 §2; 1975 c.429 §6; 1981 c.89 §19]

Source: Section 670.020 — Filing evidence of complete educational requirement after taking examination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.280 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.280
677.280 Employment of personnel
Status: in_force

Subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, the Oregon Medical Board may employ consultants, investigators and staff for the purpose of enforcing the laws relating to this chapter and securing evidence of violations thereof, and may fix the compensation therefor and incur necessary other expenses. [Amended by 1967 c.470 §54; 1969 c.314 §78; 1989 c.829 §1; 1989 c.830 §22; 1999 c.396 §1; 2009 c.535 §6]

Source: Section 677.280 — Employment of personnel , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.375 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.375
675.375 Certification
Status: in_force

(1) To obtain certification as a clinical sexual offense therapist, associate sexual offense therapist, secondary clinical sexual offense therapist or sexual offense therapist intern, an applicant must complete an application developed and prescribed by the Sexual Offense Treatment Board and file a professional disclosure statement with the Health Licensing Office. The documents must be accompanied by the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(2) Subject to the provisions of ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) , the office may issue four types of certification to qualified applicants under this section:

(a) Clinical sexual offense therapist;

(b) Associate sexual offense therapist;

(c) Secondary clinical sexual offense therapist; and

(d) Sexual offense therapist intern.

(3) To qualify as a certified clinical sexual offense therapist, the applicant must:

(a) Be in compliance with applicable provisions and rules adopted by the office;

(b) Have at least a master’s degree in the behavioral sciences;

(c) Have an active Oregon mental health professional license or equivalent license as determined by the office;

(d) Within not more than six years prior to application, have had a minimum of 2,000 hours of direct clinical contact with persons described in ORS 675.368 (Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410) , including:

(A) 1,000 hours of direct treatment services; and

(B) 500 hours of evaluations; and

(e) Have a minimum of 60 hours of formal training applicable to sexual abuse specific treatment and evaluation, achieved within the six years prior to application.

(4) To qualify as a certified associate sexual offense therapist, the applicant must:

(a) Be in compliance with applicable provisions and rules adopted by the office;

(b) Have at least a bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences;

(c) Have had a minimum of 1,000 hours of direct clinical contact with persons described in ORS 675.368 (Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410) ;

(d) Have a minimum of 30 hours of formal training applicable to sexual abuse specific treatment and evaluation, achieved within the three years prior to application; and

(e) Be under the direct supervision of a certified clinical sexual offense therapist.

(5) To qualify as a certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist, the applicant must:

(a) Be in compliance with applicable provisions and rules adopted by the office;

(b) Have at least a master’s degree in the behavioral sciences;

(c) Have an active Oregon mental health professional license or equivalent license as determined by the office or be a registered intern or associate for a mental health professional licensed in Oregon;

(d) Have a minimum of 15 hours of formal training applicable to sexual abuse specific treatment and evaluation, achieved within the three years prior to application;

(e) Be under the direct supervision of a certified clinical sexual offense therapist; and

(f) Provide sexual abuse specific treatment services to not more than nine clients in a calendar month, unless the applicant is accruing hours to qualify for application as a certified associate sexual offense therapist.

(6) To qualify as a certified sexual offense therapist intern, the applicant must:

(a) Be in compliance with applicable provisions and rules adopted by the office;

(b) Have at least a bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences; and

(c) Be under the direct supervision of a certified clinical sexual offense therapist.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A certified associate sexual offense therapist and a certified sexual offense therapist intern must obtain:

(A) A minimum of two hours of direct supervision, at least one hour of which must be individual supervision, in a month if the certified associate sexual offense therapist or certified sexual offense therapist intern has 45 or fewer hours in the month of direct clinical contact with a person described in ORS 675.368 (Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410) .

(B) A minimum of three hours of direct supervision, at least 90 minutes of which must be individual supervision, in a month if the certified associate sexual offense therapist or certified sexual offense therapist intern has more than 45 hours in the month of direct clinical contact with a person described in ORS 675.368 (Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410) .

(b) A certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist must obtain at least two hours of direct supervision for every 10 hours of direct clinical contact with a person described in ORS 675.368 (Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410) . [2007 c.841 §4; 2009 c.701 §5; 2013 c.314 §56; 2013 c.568 §11; 2017 c.421 §5; 2019 c.68 §3; 2021 c.677 §13]

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

Source: Section 675.375 — Certification; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).