ORS § 431a.400 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.400
431A.400 Healthy Homes Program
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Eligible entity” means a:

(A) Local government as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) ;

(B) Local housing authority;

(C) Nonprofit organization;

(D) Federally recognized Indian tribe in Oregon;

(E) Indian health center;

(F) Coordinated care organization as defined in ORS 414.025 (Definitions for ORS chapters 411, 413 and 414) ;

(G) Community action agency as described in ORS 458.505 (Community action agency network as delivery system for federal antipoverty programs) ;

(H) Manufactured dwelling park nonprofit cooperative as defined in ORS 62.803 (Definitions for ORS 62.800 to 62.815) ;

(I) An electric utility as defined in ORS 757.600 (Definitions for ORS 757.600 to 757.687) ; or

(J) A natural gas utility as defined in ORS 757.392 (Definitions) .

(b) “Environmental justice factor” means a circumstance or condition that impacts a community’s ability to achieve a balance of health, economic or environmental benefits and burdens or that impacts a community’s ability to participate in public processes.

(c) “Grant program recipient” means an eligible entity that has been awarded a grant from the Oregon Health Authority under this section.

(d) “Landlord” means a landlord, as defined in ORS 90.100 (Definitions) , that meets eligibility criteria for a loan, grant or other financial assistance under the Healthy Homes Program as determined by the authority.

(e) “Low income household” means a household having an income equal to or below 80 percent of the area median family income as determined by the authority.

(f) “Nonprofit organization” means an organization or group of organizations that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is exempt from income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(g) “Repair and rehabilitation” includes actions that:

(A) Maximize energy efficiency of residences;

(B) Extend the usable life of residences; or

(C) Improve the health and safety of the occupants of residences, including:

(i) Radon abatement;

(ii) Lead abatement;

(iii) Mold and mildew abatement;

(iv) Installation of a smoke filtration system, an air purification system or ventilation or reduction of pathways for air infiltration;

(v) Removal of asthma or allergen triggers;

(vi) Structural or safety improvements that increase accessibility or visitability;

(vii) Improvements that make homes more fire resistant;

(viii) Structural or safety improvements that promote seismic resiliency;

(ix) Improvements that reduce the reflection of heat on or around the home, including improvements related to trees, vegetation, green roofs or cool roofs; and

(x) Electrical upgrades that improve the safety of the home or support or enable the use of energy efficiency upgrades such as heating or cooling devices.

(h) “Residence” means a dwelling that is intended for occupation by a single family and is occupied by one or more individuals who are members of a low income household as the individuals’ principal residence, including a site-built home, manufactured home, residential trailer, mobile home, condominium unit or unit within multifamily housing.

(i) “Smoke filtration system” means a residential air filtration system that meets minimum efficiency standards, as determined by the authority, for the removal of particulates and other harmful substances generated by wildfires.

(2) The Healthy Homes Program is established within the Oregon Health Authority. The purpose of the program is to provide grants to eligible entities that provide financial assistance to persons in low income households to repair and rehabilitate their residences and to landlords to repair and rehabilitate dwelling units inhabited by low income households.

(3) To be eligible to receive grants from the Healthy Homes Program, an eligible entity must establish that it:

(a) Serves or represents:

(A) Communities with high concentrations of low income households; or

(B) Communities impacted by environmental justice factors, including but not limited to:

(i) Areas with above-average concentrations of historically disadvantaged households or residents with low levels of educational attainment, areas with high unemployment, high linguistic isolation, low levels of homeownership or high rent burden or sensitive populations;

(ii) Areas disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and other hazards that can lead to negative public health effects, exposure or environmental degradation; or

(iii) Other environmental justice factors as determined by the authority.

(b) Has the capacity to administer grant funds received under this section.

(c) Is able to comply with the requirements of all state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority shall adopt by rule processes for eligible entities to apply to receive grants from the Healthy Homes Program. The processes may include a request for proposals.

(b) The authority may adopt by rule:

(A) Standards for repair and rehabilitation activities conducted by low-income households;

(B) Standards for repair and rehabilitation activities conducted by landlords;

(C) Additional requirements for landlords who receive program funds; and

(D) Provisions for the allocation of program funds including but not limited to allocations for types of eligible entities, types of recipients, types of housing and regions of this state.

(c) The authority, in consultation with the Governor’s Policy Advisor for Economic and Business Equity, may establish by rule standards for the work performed using grants from the program to be performed by disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, woman-owned businesses or veteran-owned businesses, as those terms are defined in ORS 200.005 (Definitions) .

(5) Upon being awarded a grant under this section, the grant program recipient shall enter into an agreement with the authority that contains provisions that:

(a) Indicate the purposes for which the grant funds may be used;

(b) Prohibit the grant program recipient from using more than the percentage of grant funds for administrative expenses allowed by the authority by rule;

(c) Include the repayment provisions set forth in subsection (6) of this section;

(d) Permit the authority to conduct audits and investigations of the grant program recipient regarding the purposes for which grant funds have been used; and

(e) Require the grant program recipient to provide reports as set forth in subsection (7) of this section.

(6) A grant program recipient must repay to the authority, in whole or in part, grant funds received under this section to the extent that:

(a) The grant program recipient does not use the grant funds in accordance with the provisions of the grant agreement executed between the authority and the grant program recipient under subsection (5) of this section; or

(b) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority determines that the grant program recipient must repay all or part of the grant funds on grounds of misappropriation, fraud or similar reasons after auditing or investigating the grant program recipient’s operations and conducting a contested case hearing under ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) .

(7) A grant program recipient shall report to the authority by June 30 of each year concerning the status and use of grant funds received under this section. The report required under this section may not disclose the personal information of the recipients of loans, grants or other financial assistance under the Healthy Homes Program. The report must include:

(a) A detailed description of the grant program recipient’s use of grant funds;

(b) A list of each loan, grant or other financial assistance that the grant program recipient has provided and, where applicable, a full accounting of the repayment status of the loans;

(c) The number of low income households that the grant program recipient has provided financial assistance to for the repair and rehabilitation of their residences;

(d) The number of landlords that the grant program recipient has provided financial assistance to for the repair and rehabilitation of dwelling units;

(e) The nature and amounts of the administrative expenses and program delivery costs the grant program recipient has incurred in providing the financial assistance under the program;

(f) Disaggregated data concerning the income, racial or ethnic background, family size and related demographic information of low income households who received financial assistance for repair and rehabilitation of residences under the program from the grant program recipient; and

(g) Any other information required by the authority.

(8) The authority may not pay amounts for grants under this section from any source other than available funds in the Healthy Homes Repair Fund established in ORS 431A.402 (Healthy Homes Repair Fund) .

(9) Under the Healthy Homes Program, the authority may develop, or contract with public institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations to assist in developing:

(a) Methods for evaluating health hazards in housing;

(b) Methods for preventing and reducing health hazards in housing;

(c) Performance measures for the work being performed through the financial assistance provided under the program; and

(d) Recommendations for promoting the incorporation of healthy housing into ongoing practices and systems, including housing codes. [2021 c.622 §1; 2022 c.86 §33; 2023 c.255 §1; 2023 c.497 §22]

Source: Section 431A.400 — Healthy Homes Program; grants; reporting; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.760 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.760
441.760 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) to 441.795 (Limitations on rulemaking authority of Oregon Health Authority) :

(1) “Charge nurse” means a direct care registered nurse who coordinates patient care responsibilities among nurses in a hospital unit.

(2) “Clinical care staff” means individuals who are licensed or certified by the state and who provide direct care.

(3) “Direct care” means any care provided by a licensed or certified member of the hospital staff that is within the scope of the license or certification of the member.

(4) “Direct care staff” means any of the following who are routinely assigned to patient care and are replaced when they are absent:

(a) Registered nurses, including registered nurses that do not assume primary responsibility for a patient’s care but have responsibility for consulting on patient care;

(b) Licensed practical nurses; or

(c) Certified nursing assistants.

(5) “Exclusive representative” means a labor organization that is:

(a) Certified as an exclusive representative by the National Labor Relations Board; or

(b) Certified as an exclusive representative by the Employment Relations Board under ORS 243.650 (Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809) to 243.809 (Determinations regarding alleged misconduct of law enforcement officer in accordance with uniform standards) .

(6) “Hospital” includes a hospital as described in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) and an acute inpatient care facility as defined in ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) .

(7) “Intensive care unit” means a unit of a hospital that provides care to critically ill patients who require advanced treatments such as mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions or continuous renal replacement treatment or who require frequent assessment and monitoring.

(8) “Intermediate care unit” means a unit of a hospital that provides progressive care, intensive specialty care or step-down care.

(9) “Licensed independent practitioner” has the meaning given that term in ORS 426.005 (Definitions for ORS 426.005 to 426.390) .

(10) “Medical-surgical unit” means an inpatient unit in which general medical or post-surgical level of care is provided, excluding critical care units and any units referred to in ORS 441.765 (Staffing ratios for direct care registered nurses) , 441.766 (Exceptions to direct care registered nurse staffing ratios) and 441.767 (Staffing plans for psychiatric units) .

(11) “Professional staff” means professional workers as defined in a collective bargaining agreement or, if no collective bargaining agreement exists, by the chief executive officer of the hospital or the chief executive officer’s designee, consistent with National Labor Relations Board regulations.

(12) “Progressive care” means care provided to hospital patients who need more monitoring and assessment than patients on the medical-surgical units but whose conditions are not so unstable that they require care in an intensive care unit.

(13) “Service staff” means service workers as defined by a collective bargaining agreement or, if no collective bargaining agreement exists, by the chief executive officer of the hospital or the chief executive officer’s designee, consistent with National Labor Relations Board regulations.

(14) “Step-down care” means care for patients transitioning out of the intensive care unit who require more care and attention than patients in a hospital’s medical-surgical units.

(15) “Technical staff” means technical workers as defined in a collective bargaining agreement or, if no collective bargaining agreement exists, by the chief executive officer of the hospital or the chief executive officer’s designee, consistent with National Labor Relations Board regulations. [Formerly 441.151]

Note: 441.760 (Definitions) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.760 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.769 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.769
443.769 Public disclosure of investigatory information
Status: in_force

(1) When the Department of Human Services or a type B area agency on aging discloses a file, form or report to the public pursuant to ORS 443.740 (Information on licensed adult foster homes) , 443.765 (Complaint procedure) or 443.767 (Investigation of complaint) , the department or agency may not disclose information about residents that is protected from disclosure by state or federal law or information that is described in subsection (2) of this section unless the resident has provided a written authorization for disclosure of the information.

(2) This section applies to:

(a) The name of a resident and to demographic or other information that can be used to identify a resident.

(b) Any health information that relates to:

(A) The past, present or future physical or mental health or condition of a resident;

(B) The provision of health care to a resident; or

(C) The past, present or future payment for the provision of health care to a resident.

(3) As used in this section, “resident” means an individual receiving care in an adult foster home. [2009 c.44 §1]

Note: 443.769 (Public disclosure of investigatory information) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 443 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 443.769 — Public disclosure of investigatory information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.411 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.411
441.411 Notice of complaint procedures
Status: in_force

(1) The Long Term Care Ombudsman shall prepare and distribute to each long term care facility in this state a written notice describing the procedures to follow in making a complaint, including the address and telephone number of the ombudsman and local designee, if any, and a poster describing the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program and providing contact information.

(2) The administrator of each long term care facility shall post the written notice and poster required by this section in conspicuous places in the facility in accordance with procedures provided by the ombudsman and shall give the written notice to each resident and legally appointed guardian, if any. [Formerly 441.124; 2017 c.441 §16]

Source: Section 441.411 — Notice of complaint procedures; posting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.253 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.253
446.253 Authority of director
Status: in_force

(1) The authority of the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services under ORS 446.250 (Duties of director) is in addition to the provisions of ORS chapter 455. Where the provisions of ORS 446.252 (Installation permit required) and this section conflict with the provisions under ORS chapter 455, the provisions of ORS 446.252 (Installation permit required) and this section shall control.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, any municipality that establishes a program under ORS 455.148 (Comprehensive municipal building inspection programs) or 455.150 (Selective municipal building inspection programs) to administer and enforce installations of manufactured dwellings and accessory buildings or structures shall assume full responsibility for permit issuance and inspections under that program including related electrical, plumbing, structural and mechanical installations for a manufactured dwelling and accessory buildings or structures as defined in ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) .

(3) The director may by order relieve a municipality from compliance with the requirements of subsection (2) of this section under the following conditions:

(a) Budget limitations of the municipality;

(b) Inadequate staffing of the municipality;

(c) Inability to contract services with another municipality; or

(d) Where the public is inconvenienced by increased cost, travel distance or time loss.

(4) The Department of Consumer and Business Services, subject to ORS chapter 183, may revoke any authority of a local government under ORS 455.148 (Comprehensive municipal building inspection programs) or 455.150 (Selective municipal building inspection programs) to conduct inspections, administration or enforcement of manufactured dwelling alterations or installations of manufactured dwellings or accessory buildings or structures, if the director determines that the municipality is not effectively carrying out duties assumed by the municipality. [1989 c.1017 §3; 1991 c.226 §17; 1991 c.409 §6; 1993 c.744 §56; 1995 c.251 §7; 1997 c.205 §5; 2019 c.422 §11]

Source: Section 446.253 — Authority of director; authority of local governments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.150 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.150
438.150 Temporary permit
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the license of a clinical laboratory required by ORS 438.040 (Laboratory license) , the Oregon Health Authority may issue a temporary permit valid for a period, to be determined by the authority, from the date of issuance in any or all clinical laboratory specialties upon payment of the respective required fees as described in ORS 438.130 (License application) (2).

(2) In issuing the temporary permit, the authority may require that:

(a) Plans for compliance with applicable laws and rules be submitted with the application for the temporary permit;

(b) During the period in which the temporary permit is in effect periodic reports be submitted on the progress of the plans for compliance; and

(c) Special temporary provisions specified by the authority upon application of the temporary permit be maintained for the protection of the public.

(3) If at any time the authority determines that the clinical laboratory can no longer operate in a manner that protects the public health and safety or that the requirements imposed under subsection (2) of this section are not being maintained, the authority shall cancel the temporary permit.

(4) One renewal of the temporary permit may be granted if deemed to be in the best interest of public health by the authority. The fee for renewal is the respective required fee as described in ORS 438.130 (License application) (2).

(5) The authority may issue permits for health screen testing.

(6) The authority by rule shall specify:

(a) Appropriate quality assurance procedures;

(b) Personnel qualifications;

(c) Standards for counseling and referral of persons being tested;

(d) Tests a health testing service may conduct;

(e) The procedure for applying for a permit; and

(f) The procedure for reporting to the authority the location of all health screening facilities.

(7) The authority by rule may specify the maximum length of time a health screen testing service may remain in one location. [1969 c.685 §9; 1989 c.776 §2; 2007 c.71 §122; 2009 c.595 §705]

Source: Section 438.150 — Temporary permit; fees; health screen testing permit; conditions and limitations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.990 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.990
448.990 Penalties for violations of pool facility or water system requirements
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of ORS 448.005 (Definitions for ORS 448.005 to 448.090) to 448.090 (Disposition of moneys) by any person, firm or corporation, whether acting as principal or agent, employer or employee, is a Class B misdemeanor. Each day that the violation continues is a separate offense.

(2) Subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular level of violation) , violation of any of the following is a Class A misdemeanor:

(a) Any rule of the Oregon Health Authority adopted pursuant to ORS 448.115 (Definitions for ORS 448.115 to 448.285) to 448.330 (Moratorium of pipe and fittings for potable water supply) .

(b) Any order issued by the authority pursuant to ORS 448.175 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to order compliance) .

(c) ORS 448.265 (Prohibited actions) or 448.315 (Special police to enforce ORS 448.295) (2)(a). [Amended by 1967 c.344 §8; subsections (2) to (5) enacted as 1973 c.835 §177; 1975 c.254 §18; part renumbered subsection (5) of 468.990; 1983 c.271 §4; 1999 c.1051 §302; 2009 c.595 §871; 2011 c.597 §199]

Source: Section 448.990 — Penalties for violations of pool facility or water system requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.315 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.315
446.315 Policy
Status: in_force

It is the public policy of this state to encourage construction of recreation parks by public agencies and private industry to satisfy the demand for outdoor recreation while establishing standards for recreationists and landowners so that these parks are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. [1969 c.533 §1]

Source: Section 446.315 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.330 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.330
448.330 Moratorium of pipe and fittings for potable water supply
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority may prohibit the sale of water pipe used to carry potable water and solders, fillers or brazing material used in making up joints and fittings in this state and the installation or use of water pipe used to carry potable water and solders, fillers or brazing material used in making up joints and fittings in any private or public potable water supply system or individual water user’s lines until such time as the director determines that adequate standards exist and are practiced in the manufacture of water pipe used to carry potable water and solders, fillers or brazing material used in making up joints and fittings to insure that the pipe and solder do not present a present or potential threat to the public health in this state.

(2) The director shall adopt, by rule, product acceptability criteria for water pipe used to carry potable water and solders, fillers or brazing material used in making up joints and fittings for water supply purposes which insure that the pipe and solder do not present a threat to the public health in this state. The Oregon Health Authority shall be responsible for the monitoring of the sale and use of water pipe used to carry potable water and solders, fillers or brazing material used in making up joints and fittings for compliance with the product acceptability criteria. The Department of Consumer and Business Services shall cooperate with, and assist, the authority in its monitoring efforts.

(3) No water pipe used to carry potable water or solders, fillers or brazing material used in making up joints and fittings which does not conform to the product acceptability criteria adopted under subsection (2) of this section shall be sold in this state or installed in any part of any public or private potable water supply system or individual water user’s lines.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1) or (3) of this section, the director may grant exemptions from any prohibition of the sale or use of water pipe used to carry potable water for the emergency repair or replacement of any existing part of a water supply system, or for the necessary use by a well driller in the installation of a well. The director may require any person using water pipe used to carry potable water under this subsection to notify the authority of the date and location of that use. [1979 c.535 §1; 1987 c.414 §152; 2009 c.595 §864]

(Grants to Protect, Restore or Enhance Sources of Drinking Water)

Source: Section 448.330 — Moratorium of pipe and fittings for potable water supply; acceptability criteria; exceptions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.945 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.945
450.945 Custody and disbursement of authority funds by county treasurer
Status: in_force

(1) The county treasurer of the county in which the authority, or the largest area thereof, is situated shall be custodian of all sanitary authority taxes paid to the county treasurer in accordance with ORS 450.890 (Collection of taxes) and such other funds that the authority may pay to the county treasurer for deposit to the credit of the authority. The county treasurer shall pay out moneys of the authority only upon written order of the board, signed by the chairperson of the board and countersigned by the manager of the authority. However, where the board has authorized the manager to approve and order the payment of claims in the amount of $500 or less, the treasurer shall pay out moneys of the authority on such orders of the manager.

(2) The order shall specify the name of the person to whom the money is to be paid, the fund from which it is to be paid and shall state generally the purpose for which payment is to be made.

(3) A copy of the order shall be filed in the records of the board. The county treasurer shall keep the order as a voucher and shall keep account of the receipts and disbursements of money for the sanitary authority.

(4) The county treasurer shall keep separate accounts and funds, where necessary, to segregate the various operations and construction projects of the authority.

(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) to (4) of this section, any funds of the authority other than taxes may be deposited, at the discretion of the board, in one or more banks or savings and loan associations to be designated by the board. Funds deposited in a bank or savings and loan association shall be withdrawn or paid out only upon proper order and warrant or check signed by the chairperson and countersigned by the manager. [1955 c.614 §51; 1975 c.122 §2]

Source: Section 450.945 — Custody and disbursement of authority funds by county treasurer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.110 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.110
444.110 Complaint
Status: in_force

(1) Any judge exercising jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) or 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) may on the motion of the judge, or shall, on complaint filed by any probation officer, school teacher or school officer, relief officer or physician authorized to practice in this state, alleging that the child named therein is under 16 years of age and has some condition or injury or disease that can probably be remedied, and that the parents or other persons legally chargeable with the support of such child are unable to provide means for the surgical and medical treatment and hospital care of such child, appoint some physician who shall personally examine such child with respect to this medical condition.

(2) The examining physician shall make a written report to the judge, in duplicate on blanks furnished as provided in ORS 444.240 (Preparation and distribution of examination blanks) , within the time fixed by the judge. The report shall answer the questions and set forth the information required on the blanks, giving such history of the case as will be likely to aid the surgical or medical treatment of the condition or disease or injury and describing it, all in detail, and stating whether or not, in the opinion of the physician, it can probably be remedied. The duplicate of the report shall be sent to the Oregon Health and Science University with the patient, together with a certified copy of the order of the judge made pursuant to ORS 444.120 (Hearing) .

(3) The judge may also appoint some suitable person to investigate the other matters charged in the complaint. [Amended by 1967 c.534 §24; 1989 c.224 §108; 1993 c.33 §351]

Source: Section 444.110 — Complaint; examination; report of physician; investigation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.055 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.055
453.055 Hazardous, banned hazardous, misbranded hazardous substances
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall declare to be a hazardous substance any substance or mixture of substances which the director finds to be within the definition of hazardous substance in ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) .

(2) If the director finds that any hazardous substance is a misbranded hazardous substance, the director shall require such reasonable variations or labeling requirements in addition to those required by ORS 453.035 (Standards for labeling of hazardous substances) as the director finds necessary for the protection of the public health and safety. However, if the director finds that any hazardous substance cannot be labeled adequately to protect the public health and safety, or the article presents an imminent danger to the public health and safety, the director may declare the article to be a banned hazardous substance and require its removal from commerce.

(3) If the director finds that a toy or other article intended for use by children is a hazardous substance, bears or contains a hazardous substance in a manner as to be susceptible of access by a child to whom the toy or other article is entrusted or presents an electrical, mechanical or thermal hazard, the director shall declare a toy or other article to be a banned hazardous substance and require its removal from commerce.

(4) If the director finds that any hazardous substance intended, or packaged in a form suitable, for use in a household, notwithstanding cautionary labeling as required under ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) and 453.990 (Criminal penalties) (2), involves a degree or nature of the hazard by its presence or use in households that the protection of the public health and safety can be adequately served only by keeping the substance out of the channels of commerce, the director shall declare the hazardous substance to be a banned hazardous substance and require its removal from commerce.

(5) Any hazardous substance intended, or packaged in a form suitable for use in the household or by children, which fails to bear a label in accordance with ORS 453.035 (Standards for labeling of hazardous substances) and the standards of the director shall be deemed to be a misbranded hazardous substance.

(6) Any hazardous substance contained in a reused food, drug or cosmetic container is a misbranded hazardous substance. [1971 c.409 §6; 2009 c.595 §881]

Source: Section 453.055 — Hazardous, banned hazardous, misbranded hazardous substances; declaration; removal from commerce , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.825 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.825
441.825 Authority of hospital to require medical staff to provide professional liability insurance
Status: in_force

(1) A governing body of a hospital licensed under ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) may require all members of its medical staff to:

(a) Provide evidence of professional medical liability insurance in a reasonable amount as specified by the hospital governing board;

(b) Post a bond in lieu of evidence of professional medical liability insurance in a reasonable amount as specified by the hospital governing board; or

(c) Demonstrate annually financial responsibility for a reasonable amount as specified by the hospital governing board.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Medical staff” includes those individuals licensed by this state under ORS chapter 677 and granted privileges to practice in the hospital by the hospital governing board.

(b) “Professional medical liability insurance” means casualty insurance against legal liability for death, injury or disability of a human being arising from any medical, surgical or dental treatment, omission or operation. [1977 c.449 §1; 1981 c.377 §1]

Note: 441.825 (Authority of hospital to require medical staff to provide professional liability insurance) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.825 — Authority of hospital to require medical staff to provide professional liability insurance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.731 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.731
441.731 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Human Services may impose a civil penalty under ORS 441.710 (Civil penalties) on a residential care facility or a long term care facility pursuant to this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When imposing a civil penalty on a residential care facility or a long term care facility pursuant to this section, the director shall consider:

(A) Any prior violations of laws or rules pertaining to the facility and, as a mitigating factor, whether violations were incurred under prior ownership or management of the facility.

(B) The financial benefits, if any, realized by the facility as a result of the violation.

(C) The facility’s past history of correcting violations and preventing the recurrence of violations.

(D) The severity and scope of the violation as described in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection.

(b) The director shall assess the severity of a violation using the following criteria:

(A) Level 1 is a violation that results in no actual harm or in potential for only minor harm.

(B) Level 2 is a violation that results in minor harm or potential for moderate harm.

(C) Level 3 is a violation that results in moderate harm or potential for serious harm.

(D) Level 4 is a violation that results in serious harm or death.

(c) The director shall assess the scope of a violation using the following criteria:

(A) An isolated violation occurs when one or a very limited number of residents or employees are affected or a very limited area or number of locations within a facility are affected.

(B) A pattern violation occurs when more than a very limited number of residents or employees are affected, or the situation has occurred in more than a limited number of locations but the locations are not dispersed throughout the facility.

(C) A widespread violation occurs when the problems causing the deficiency are pervasive and affect many locations throughout the facility or represent a systemic failure that affected, or has the potential to affect, a large portion or all of the residents or employees.

(d) As used in this subsection:

(A) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) “Financial loss” means loss of resident property or money as a result of financial exploitation as that term is defined in ORS 124.050 (Definitions for ORS 124.050 to 124.095) .

(ii) “Financial loss” does not include loss of resident property or money that results from action or inaction of an individual not employed or contracted with the facility, or that arises from the action or inaction of an individual employed or contracted with the facility if the action or inaction occurs while the individual is not performing employment or contractual duties.

(B) “Harm” means a measurable negative impact to a resident’s physical, mental, financial or emotional well-being.

(C) “Minor harm” means harm resulting in no more than temporary physical, mental or emotional discomfort or pain without loss of function, or in financial loss of less than $1,000.

(D) “Moderate harm” means harm resulting in temporary loss of physical, mental or emotional function, or in financial loss of $1,000 or more, but less than $5,000.

(E) “Serious harm” means harm resulting in long-term or permanent loss of physical, mental or emotional function, or in financial loss of $5,000 or more.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The director may impose civil penalties as follows:

(A) For a level 1 violation, the director may not impose a civil penalty.

(B) For a level 2 violation, the director may impose a penalty in an amount no less than $250 per violation, not to exceed $500 per violation.

(C) For a level 3 violation, the director may impose a civil penalty in an amount no less than $500 per violation, not to exceed $1,500 per violation.

(D) For a level 4 violation, the director may impose a civil penalty in an amount no less than $1,500 per violation, not to exceed $2,500 per violation.

(E) For a failure to report abuse of a resident to the Department of Human Services as required by state law, the director may impose a civil penalty in an amount no more than $1,000 per violation.

(b) The penalties imposed under paragraph (a)(A) to (D) of this subsection may not exceed $20,000 in the aggregate for violations occurring in a single residential care facility or long term care facility within any 90-day period.

(c) In imposing civil penalties under this subsection, the director may take into account the scope of the violation.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the department investigates and makes a finding of abuse in a residential care facility or long term care facility arising from deliberate or other than accidental action or inaction that is likely to cause a negative outcome by a person with a duty of care toward a resident of a residential care facility or long term care facility and if the abuse resulted in the death, serious injury, rape or sexual abuse of a resident, the director shall impose a civil penalty on the facility of not less than $2,500 and not more than $15,000 for each occurrence of substantiated abuse, not to exceed $40,000 for all violations occurring in a facility within any 90-day period.

(b) As used in this subsection:

(A) “Negative outcome” includes serious injury, rape, sexual abuse or death.

(B) “Rape” means rape in the first degree as defined in ORS 163.375 (Rape in the first degree) , rape in the second degree as defined in ORS 163.365 (Rape in the second degree) and rape in the third degree as defined in ORS 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) .

(C) “Serious injury” means physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes serious and protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily organ.

(D) “Sexual abuse” means any form of sexual contact between an employee of a residential care facility or a long term care facility or a person providing services in the facility and a resident of that facility, including but not limited to sodomy, sexual coercion, sexually explicit photographing and sexual harassment.

(5) When imposing penalties under this section for a violation that qualifies as abuse under state law and results in less than serious harm as defined in subsection (2) of this section, the director shall reduce the penalty by not less than 25 percent if the facility self-reported the abuse to the department.

(6) The department shall identify and track the number of abuse violations that are reported to the department by a facility and compile statistics on the rate of self-reporting by facilities as compared to abuse complaints from other sources.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When the director notifies a facility of a violation for which a penalty may be imposed under this section, the director shall describe in the notice the specific remediations that the facility must make to achieve substantial compliance regarding the violation. In the notice, the director shall prescribe a reasonable time for elimination of the violation:

(A) Not to exceed 30 days after first notice of a violation; or

(B) In cases where the violation requires more than 30 days to correct, such time as is specified in a plan of correction found acceptable by the director.

(b) The director shall hold in abeyance a penalty for a level 2 violation or level 3 violation for the period prescribed under paragraph (a) of this subsection. If the facility achieves substantial compliance as described in the notice required under paragraph (a) of this subsection within the prescribed time period, the director shall withdraw some or all of the penalty.

(c) As used in this subsection, “substantial compliance” means a level of compliance with state law and with rules of the department such that any identified deficiencies pose a risk of no more than negligible harm to the health or safety of residents of a facility. [2017 c.679 §4]

Note: See note under 441.705 (Definitions for ORS 441.705 to 441.745) .

Source: Section 441.731 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.388 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.388
453.388 Contracts for equipment, personnel loans or equipment purchases
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fire Marshal and any local government may enter into contracts with each other concerning eligible equipment or personnel loans or equipment purchases. The contract may include any provisions agreed upon by the parties thereto, and for grants shall include the following provisions:

(a) An estimate of the reasonable personnel costs or cost of the eligible equipment purchases, as determined by the State Fire Marshal.

(b) An agreement by the local government:

(A) To proceed expeditiously with, and complete, the equipment purchases in accordance with plans approved by the State Fire Marshal; and

(B) To provide for the payment of the local government’s share of the personnel costs or the cost of the equipment purchases.

(2) The State Fire Marshal may adopt rules necessary for making and enforcing contracts under this section and establishing procedures to be followed in applying for state equipment and personnel loans or grants authorized by ORS 453.386 (Equipment and personnel) .

(3) All contracts entered into pursuant to this section shall be subject to approval by the Attorney General as to form. All payments by the state pursuant to such contracts shall be made after audit and upon warrant on vouchers approved by the State Fire Marshal. [1989 c.833 §87; 1991 c.356 §2]

Source: Section 453.388 — Contracts for equipment, personnel loans or equipment purchases; provisions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.825 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.825
442.825 Funds received by commission
Status: in_force

The Oregon Patient Safety Commission may accept contributions of funds and assistance from the United States Government or its agencies or from any other source, public or private, and agree to conditions not inconsistent with the purposes of the commission. All funds received by the commission shall be deposited in the account established pursuant to ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) . The commission may apply for grants and foundation support and may compete for contracts consistent with the mission and goals of the commission. [2003 c.686 §3]

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

Source: Section 442.825 — Funds received by commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.785 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.785
453.785 Accreditation
Status: in_force

(1) Accreditation as a radiology inspector shall be valid for two years and shall expire in the second year on the last day of the month of issuance unless renewed.

(2) Accreditation may be renewed if the radiology inspector has complied with the continuing education requirements adopted by rule of the Oregon Health Authority and has paid the renewal fee. [1995 c.444 §9; 2009 c.595 §916]

Source: Section 453.785 — Accreditation; renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.335 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.335
431.335 Meetings
Status: in_force

(1) The Conference of Local Health Officials shall meet at least annually at a place, day and hour determined by the executive committee and the Director of the Oregon Health Authority. The conference may meet specially at any other time that the executive committee or the director considers necessary.

(2) The director shall give at least 10 days’ notice of each meeting date to the conference members. The chairperson or an authorized representative of the chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the conference.

(3) Each conference member shall receive from the local public health authority the conference member represents, subject to funds available under ORS 431.510 (Facilities and funds for local public health authorities) , the actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by the conference member for no more than two meetings of the conference per year. Additionally, subject to applicable law regulating travel and other expenses for state officers, a local public health administrator or local health official who is a member of the executive committee of the conference or who is the chairperson of the conference shall receive from the Oregon Health Authority the actual and necessary travel and other expenses for no more than six meetings of the executive committee per year that are called by the authority. [1967 c.146 §3 (enacted in lieu of 431.320); 1977 c.582 §21; 2009 c.595 §555; 2015 c.736 §38]

Source: Section 431.335 — Meetings; notice; expenses of members and officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.612 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.612
441.612 Additional rights
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall adopt a bill of rights for residents and patients of long term care facilities, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) . The rules shall be applicable to all residents and patients.

(2) The rights adopted by the department pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be in addition to those rights provided in, or by rule adopted pursuant to, ORS 441.605 (Legislative declaration of rights intended for residents) and 441.610 (Nursing home patients’ bill of rights) .

(3) The following rights shall be included in the bill of rights adopted by the department pursuant to subsection (1) of this section:

(a) A resident or patient of a long term care facility shall have the right to receive care from facility staff trained to provide care that is specific to the resident’s or patient’s disease or medical condition; and

(b) A resident or patient of a long term care facility shall have the right to receive a modified or special diet that meets the specific requirements of the resident’s or patient’s disease or medical condition. [2007 c.556 §2]

Note: 441.612 (Additional rights) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 441 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.612 — Additional rights; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.145 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.145
454.145 Bond content
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under ORS 454.115 (Authority over disposal systems) or the proceedings of the governing body authorizing their issuance may contain such covenants as the governing body considers advisable concerning:

(1) Rates or fees to be charged for services rendered by the disposal system, the revenue of which is pledged to the payment of such bonds.

(2) Deposit and use of the revenue of such disposal system.

(3) Issuance of additional bonds payable from the revenue of such disposal system.

(4) Rights of the bondholders in case of default in the payment of the principal of or interest on the bonds, including the appointment of a receiver to operate such disposal system. [Formerly 449.425]

Source: Section 454.145 — Bond content , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.860 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.860
431A.860 Duty of pharmacy to report to program
Status: in_force

(1) Not later than 72 hours after dispensing a prescription drug that is subject to the prescription monitoring program established under ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) , a pharmacy shall electronically report to the Oregon Health Authority:

(a) For prescription drugs described in ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) (1)(a)(A) and other drugs identified by the authority by rule, the name, address, phone number, date of birth and sex of the patient for whom the prescription drug was prescribed;

(b) The identity of the pharmacy that dispensed the prescription drug and the date on which the prescription drug was dispensed;

(c) The identity of the practitioner who prescribed the prescription drug and the date on which the prescription drug was prescribed;

(d) The national drug code number for the prescription drug;

(e) The prescription number assigned to the prescription drug;

(f) The quantity of the prescription drug dispensed;

(g) The number of days for which the prescription drug was dispensed;

(h) The number of refills of the prescription authorized by the practitioner and the number of the refill that the pharmacy dispensed; and

(i) The diagnosis code used by the practitioner and the reason for the prescription.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the authority may not:

(a) Require the reporting of prescription drugs administered directly to a patient or dispensed pursuant to ORS 127.800 (§1.01. Definitions) to 127.897 (§6.01. Form of the request) ; or

(b) Collect or use Social Security numbers in the prescription monitoring program.

(3) Upon receipt of the data reported pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the authority shall record the data in the electronic system established under ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority may, for good cause as determined by the authority, grant a pharmacy a waiver of the requirement that the information to be reported under subsection (1) of this section be submitted electronically. The waiver must state the format, method and frequency of the alternate nonelectronic submissions from the pharmacy and the duration of the waiver.

(b) As used in this subsection, “good cause” includes financial hardship.

(5) This section does not apply to pharmacies in institutions as defined in ORS 179.010 (Definitions) . [Formerly 431.964; 2017 c.683 §13; 2019 c.470 §6; 2019 c.583 §17]

Note: The amendments to 431A.860 (Duty of pharmacy to report to program) by section 5, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025, and apply to drugs dispensed on or after January 1, 2025. See section 9, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, as amended by section 9a, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, and see section 10, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

431A.860 (Duty of pharmacy to report to program) . (1) Not later than 72 hours after dispensing a prescription drug that is subject to the prescription monitoring program established under ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) , a pharmacy shall electronically report to the Oregon Health Authority:

(a) For prescription drugs described in ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) (1)(a)(A) and other drugs identified by the authority by rule:

(A) The name, address, phone number, date of birth and sex of the patient for whom the prescription drug was prescribed; and

(B) If applicable, the species, name and sex of the animal for which the prescription drug was prescribed;

(b) The identity of the pharmacy that dispensed the prescription drug and the date on which the prescription drug was dispensed;

(c) The identity of the practitioner who prescribed the prescription drug and the date on which the prescription drug was prescribed;

(d) The national drug code number for the prescription drug;

(e) The prescription number assigned to the prescription drug;

(f) The quantity of the prescription drug dispensed;

(g) The number of days for which the prescription drug was dispensed;

(h) The number of refills of the prescription authorized by the practitioner and the number of the refill that the pharmacy dispensed; and

(i) The diagnosis code used by the practitioner and the reason for the prescription.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the authority may not:

(a) Require the reporting of prescription drugs administered directly to a patient or dispensed pursuant to ORS 127.800 (§1.01. Definitions) to 127.897 (§6.01. Form of the request) ; or

(b) Collect or use Social Security numbers in the prescription monitoring program.

(3) Upon receipt of the data reported pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the authority shall record the data in the electronic system established under ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority may, for good cause as determined by the authority, grant a pharmacy a waiver of the requirement that the information to be reported under subsection (1) of this section be submitted electronically. The waiver must state the format, method and frequency of the alternate nonelectronic submissions from the pharmacy and the duration of the waiver.

(b) As used in this subsection, “good cause” includes financial hardship.

(5) This section does not apply to pharmacies in institutions as defined in ORS 179.010 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 431A.860 — Duty of pharmacy to report to program; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.123 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.123
433.123 Petition for court order for isolation or quarantine
Status: in_force

(1) The Public Health Director or a local public health administrator may petition the circuit court for an order authorizing:

(a) The isolation or quarantine of a person or group of persons; or

(b) The continued isolation or quarantine of a person or group of persons detained under ORS 433.121 (Emergency administrative order for isolation or quarantine) .

(2) A petition filed under subsections (1) and (9) of this section must:

(a) Identify the person or group of persons subject to isolation or quarantine;

(b) Identify the premises where isolation or quarantine will take place, if known;

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Describe the reasonable efforts made to obtain voluntary compliance with a request for an emergency public health action, including requests for testing or medical examination, treatment, counseling, vaccination, decontamination of persons or animals, isolation, quarantine and inspection and closure of facilities; or

(B) Explain why reasonable efforts to obtain voluntary compliance are not possible and why the pursuit of these efforts creates a risk of serious harm to others;

(d) Describe the suspected communicable disease or toxic substance, if known, and the anticipated duration of isolation or quarantine based on the suspected communicable disease, infectious agent or toxic substance;

(e) Provide information supporting the reasonable belief of the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator that the person or group of persons is, or is suspected to be, infected with, exposed to, or contaminated with a communicable disease or toxic substance that could spread to or contaminate others if remedial action is not taken;

(f) Provide information supporting the reasonable belief of the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator that the person or group of persons would pose a serious risk to the health and safety of others if not detained for purposes of isolation or quarantine;

(g) Describe the medical basis for which isolation or quarantine is justified and explain why isolation or quarantine is the least restrictive means available to prevent a serious risk to the health and safety of others;

(h) Establish the time and date on which the isolation or quarantine commences; and

(i) Contain a statement of compliance with the conditions of and principles for isolation and quarantine specified in ORS 433.128 (Conditions of and principles for isolation or quarantine) .

(3) The person or group of persons detained or sought for detention must be personally served with a copy of the petition filed with the court under subsection (1) of this section and with the written notice required by ORS 433.126 (Notice to persons subject to order) . If copies of the petition and notice cannot be personally served in a timely manner to a group of persons because the number of persons in the group makes personal service impracticable, the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator shall post the petition and notice in a conspicuous place where the petition and notice can be viewed by those detained or find other means to meaningfully communicate the information in the petition and notice to those detained.

(4) A person or group of persons subject to a petition filed under subsection (1) or (9) of this section has the right to be represented by legal counsel in accordance with ORS 433.466 (Right to legal counsel by persons subject to public health measure) .

(5) Upon the filing of a petition under subsection (1) of this section to continue isolation or quarantine for a person or group of persons detained under an emergency administrative or ex parte order issued under ORS 433.121 (Emergency administrative order for isolation or quarantine) , the court shall issue an order extending the isolation or quarantine order until the court holds a hearing pursuant to subsection (6) of this section.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The court shall hold a hearing on a petition filed under subsection (1) of this section within 72 hours of the filing of the petition, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

(b) In extraordinary circumstances and for good cause shown, or with consent of the affected persons, the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator may apply to continue the hearing date for up to 10 days. The court may grant a continuance at its discretion, giving due regard to the rights of the affected persons, the protection of the public health, the severity of the public health threat and the availability of necessary witnesses and evidence.

(c) The hearing required under this subsection may be waived by consent of the affected persons.

(d) The provisions of ORS 40.230 (Rule 504. Psychotherapist-patient privilege) , 40.235 (Rule 504-1. Physician-patient privilege) and 40.240 (Rule 504-2. Nurse-patient privilege) do not apply to a hearing held under this subsection. Any evidence presented at the hearing that would be privileged and not subject to disclosure except as required by this paragraph shall be disclosed only to the court, the parties and their legal counsel or persons authorized by the court and may not be disclosed to the public.

(7) The Public Health Director or local public health administrator may request that a person or group of persons who is the subject of a petition filed under subsection (1) or (9) of this section not personally appear before the court because personal appearance would pose a risk of serious harm to others. If the court grants the director’s or local public health administrator’s request or if the court determines that personal appearance by the person or group of persons who is the subject of the petition poses a risk of serious harm to others, the court proceeding must be conducted by legal counsel for the person or group of persons or must be held at a location, or by any means, including simultaneous electronic transmission, that allows all parties to fully participate.

(8) The court shall grant the petition if, by clear and convincing evidence, the court finds that isolation or quarantine is necessary to prevent a serious risk to the health and safety of others. In lieu of or in addition to isolation or quarantine, the court may order the imposition of other public health measures appropriate to the public health threat presented. The court order must:

(a) Specify the maximum duration for the isolation or quarantine, which may not exceed 60 days unless there is substantial medical evidence indicating that the condition that is the basis of the public health threat is spread by airborne transmission and cannot be rendered noninfectious within 60 days or may recur after 60 days, in which case the maximum duration of the isolation or quarantine may not exceed a period of 180 days;

(b) Identify the person or group of persons subject to the order by name or shared or similar characteristics or circumstances;

(c) Specify the factual findings warranting imposition of isolation, quarantine or another public health measure;

(d) Include any conditions necessary to ensure that isolation or quarantine is carried out within the stated purposes and restrictions of this section; and

(e) Be served on all affected persons or groups in accordance with subsection (3) of this section.

(9) Prior to the expiration of a court order issued under subsection (8) or (10) of this section, the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator may petition the circuit court to continue isolation or quarantine. A petition filed under this subsection must comply with the requirements of subsections (2) to (8) of this section.

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The court shall hold a hearing on a petition filed under subsection (9) of this section within 72 hours of filing, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.

(b) In extraordinary circumstances and for good cause shown, or with consent of the affected persons, the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator may apply to continue the hearing date for up to 10 days. The court may grant a continuance at its discretion, giving due regard to the rights of the affected persons, the protection of the public health, the severity of the public health threat and the availability of necessary witnesses and evidence.

(c) The hearing required under this subsection may be waived by consent of the affected parties.

(d) The court may continue the isolation or quarantine order if the court finds there is clear and convincing evidence that continued isolation or quarantine is necessary to prevent a serious threat to the health and safety of others. In lieu of or in addition to continued isolation or quarantine, the court may order the imposition of a public health measure appropriate to the public health threat presented.

(e) An order issued under this subsection must comply with the requirements of subsection (8) of this section.

(11) An order issued under subsection (10) of this section must be for a period not to exceed 60 days and must be served on all affected parties in accordance with subsection (3) of this section.

(12) In no case may a person or group of persons be in quarantine or isolation for longer than 180 days unless, following a hearing, a court finds that extraordinary circumstances exist and that the person or group of persons subject to isolation or quarantine continues to pose a serious threat to the health and safety of others if detention is not continued.

(13) Failure to obey a court order issued under this section subjects the person in violation of the order to contempt proceedings under ORS 33.015 (Definitions for ORS 33.015 to 33.155) to 33.155 (Applicability) . [2007 c.445 §9; 2011 c.721 §3]

Source: Section 433.123 — Petition for court order for isolation or quarantine; contents; hearing on petition; contents of order; duration of isolation or quarantine , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.571 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.571
446.571 Ownership document application
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the owner of a manufactured structure shall apply to the Department of Consumer and Business Services for an ownership document. Upon receipt of an application in appropriate form as described in ORS 446.736 (Transfer of interest by dealer) (2), the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall issue an ownership document for a manufactured structure. Except as provided in ORS 308.875 (Manufactured structures classified as real or personal property) , a manufactured structure for which an ownership document is issued is subject to assessment and taxation as personal property under the ad valorem tax laws of this state.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) For a new manufactured structure, except as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, the application must be filed on behalf of the owner by the manufactured structure dealer as provided in ORS 446.736 (Transfer of interest by dealer) , by a lender or by an escrow agent as provided in ORS 446.591 (Exception to requirement for submitting information) .

(B) For a used manufactured structure, except as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, the owner must file the application with the county assessor for the county in which the manufactured structure is sited.

(C) If a dealer, lender or escrow agent refuses to file an application as required by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, or if a county assessor refuses to accept an application in appropriate form as required by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the owner may file an application for an ownership document directly with the department.

(2) The department shall maintain ownership records on manufactured structures for which the department has issued ownership documents. The department shall maintain a record of ownership documents or other documents evidencing ownership that have been canceled.

(3) The department shall note all security interests in the manufactured structure on the ownership document and in the records maintained by the department pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. The recording of the security interests in the records maintained by the department is constructive notice of the interests.

(4) The department shall send the ownership document to the holder of the earliest perfected unreleased security interest in the manufactured structure or, if none, to the owner of the structure. The department shall also send a copy of the ownership document to the county assessor for the county in which the manufactured structure is being sited.

(5) If an interest in a manufactured structure other than an ownership interest is satisfied or assigned, the holder of the interest shall notify the department. If the holder of the satisfied interest is in possession of the ownership document for the structure, the holder shall return the ownership document to the department. The department shall adjust the ownership document and send the adjusted ownership document and copy as described in subsection (4) of this section. [2003 c.655 §11]

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

Source: Section 446.571 — Ownership document application; records; notice of security interest , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.819 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.819
442.819 Definitions for ORS 442.819 to 442.851
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 442.819 (Definitions for ORS 442.819 to 442.851) to 442.851 (Limit on amounts collected to fund Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program) :

(1) “Adverse event” means an objective and definable negative consequence of patient care, or the risk of an objective and definable negative consequence of patient care, that:

(a) Is unanticipated and usually preventable; and

(b) Results in or presents a risk of resulting in physical injury to the patient.

(2) “Participant” means an entity that reports patient safety data to the Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program, and any agent, employee, consultant, representative, volunteer or medical staff member of the entity.

(3) “Patient safety activities” includes but is not limited to:

(a) The collection and analysis of patient safety data by a participant;

(b) The collection and analysis of patient safety data by the Oregon Patient Safety Commission established in ORS 442.820 (Oregon Patient Safety Commission) ;

(c) The utilization of patient safety data by participants;

(d) The utilization of patient safety data by the Oregon Patient Safety Commission to improve the quality of care with respect to patient safety and to provide assistance to health care providers to minimize patient risk;

(e) Oral and written communication regarding patient safety data among two or more participants with the intent of making a disclosure to or preparing a report to be submitted to the patient safety reporting program; and

(f) Collaboration between the Oregon Patient Safety Commission and participants on patient safety initiatives.

(4) “Patient safety data” means oral communication or written reports, data, records, memoranda, analyses, deliberative work, statements, event investigations and analyses or action plans that are collected or developed to improve patient safety or health care quality that:

(a) Are prepared by a participant for the purpose of reporting patient safety data voluntarily to or otherwise working with the patient safety reporting program, or that are communicated among two or more participants with the intent of making a disclosure to or preparing a report to be submitted to the patient safety reporting program;

(b) Are collected or prepared by a patient safety organization certified by the United States Department of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. 299b-24; or

(c) Are created by or at the direction of the patient safety reporting program, including communication, reports, notes or records created in the course of a patient safety initiative undertaken at the direction of or in collaboration with the Oregon Patient Safety Commission.

(5) “Patient safety reporting program” means the Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program created in ORS 442.837 (Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program) .

(6) “Serious adverse event” means an objective and definable negative consequence of patient care, or the risk of an objective and definable negative consequence of patient care, that:

(a) Is unanticipated and usually preventable; and

(b) Results in, or presents a significant risk of, the patient’s death or serious physical injury. [2003 c.686 §1; 2009 c.436 §3; 2023 c.89 §1]

Note: 442.819 (Definitions for ORS 442.819 to 442.851) to 442.851 (Limit on amounts collected to fund Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 442 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 442.819 — Definitions for ORS 442.819 to 442.851 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.769 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.769
441.769 Modification of nurse staffing plan in case of emergency or epidemic
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section, “epidemic” means the occurrence of a group of similar conditions of public health importance in a community or region that are in excess of normal expectancy and that are from a common or propagated source.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) to 441.795 (Limitations on rulemaking authority of Oregon Health Authority) , a hospital is not required to follow a written hospital-wide staffing plan developed and approved by the hospital nurse staffing committee under ORS 441.762 (Hospital nurse staffing committee) upon the occurrence of:

(a) A national emergency or state emergency declared under ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) to 401.236 (Rules) or 433.441 (Declaration of public health emergency) to 433.452 (Detaining persons exposed to reportable condition or condition that is basis for state of public health emergency) requiring the implementation of a facility disaster plan and crisis standards of care;

(b) Sudden unforeseen adverse weather conditions; or

(c) An infectious disease epidemic suffered by hospital staff.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) No later than 30 days after a hospital deviates from a written hospital-wide staffing plan under subsection (2)(a) of this section, the hospital incident command shall report to the cochairs of the hospital nurse staffing committee established under ORS 441.762 (Hospital nurse staffing committee) an assessment of the nurse staffing needs arising from the national or state emergency declaration.

(b) Upon receipt of the report described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the hospital nurse staffing committee shall convene to develop a contingency nurse staffing plan to address the needs arising from the national or state emergency declaration. The contingency nurse staffing plan must include crisis standards of care.

(c) The hospital’s deviation from the written hospital-wide staffing plan may not be in effect for more than 90 days without the approval of the hospital nurse staffing committee.

(4) Upon the occurrence of a national or state emergency declaration or circumstances not described in subsection (2) of this section, either cochair of the hospital nurse staffing committee may require the hospital nurse staffing committee to meet to review and potentially modify the staffing plan in response to the emergency declaration or circumstances. [Formerly 441.165]

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

Source: Section 441.769 — Modification of nurse staffing plan in case of emergency or epidemic , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.830 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.830
442.830 Oregon Patient Safety Commission Board of Directors
Status: in_force

(1) There is established the Oregon Patient Safety Commission Board of Directors consisting of 17 members, including the Public Health Officer and 16 directors who shall be appointed by the Governor and who shall be confirmed by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(2) Membership on the board shall reflect the diversity of facilities, providers, insurers, purchasers and consumers that are involved in patient safety. Directors shall demonstrate interest, knowledge or experience in the area of patient safety.

(3) The membership of the board shall be as follows:

(a) The Public Health Officer or the officer’s designee;

(b) One faculty member, who is not involved in the direct delivery of health care, of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) or a private Oregon university;

(c) Two representatives of group purchasers of health care, one of whom shall be employed by a state or other governmental entity and neither of whom may provide direct health care services;

(d) Two representatives of health care consumers, neither of whom may provide direct health care services;

(e) Two representatives of health insurers, including a representative of a domestic not-for-profit health care service contractor, a representative of a domestic insurance company licensed to transact health insurance or a representative of a health maintenance organization;

(f) One representative of a statewide or national labor organization;

(g) Two physicians licensed under ORS chapter 677 who are in active practice;

(h) Two hospital administrators or their designees;

(i) One pharmacist licensed under ORS chapter 689;

(j) One representative of an ambulatory surgical center or an outpatient renal dialysis facility;

(k) One nurse licensed under ORS chapter 678 who is in active clinical practice; and

(L) One nursing home administrator licensed under ORS chapter 678 or one nursing home director of nursing services.

(4) The term of office of each director appointed by the Governor is four years. Before the expiration of the term of a director, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 2 next following. A director is eligible for reappointment for an additional term. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become effective immediately for the unexpired term.

(5) The board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson for the terms and with the duties and powers as the board considers necessary for performance of the functions of those offices. The board shall adopt bylaws as necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the commission.

(6) The Governor may remove any member of the board at any time at the pleasure of the Governor, but not more than eight directors shall be removed within a period of four years, unless it is for corrupt conduct in office. The board may remove a director as specified in the commission bylaws.

(7) The board may appoint subcommittees and advisory groups as needed to assist the board, including but not limited to one or more consumer advisory groups and technical advisory groups. The technical advisory groups shall include physicians, nurses and other licensed or certified professionals with specialty knowledge and experience as necessary to assist the board.

(8) No voting member of the board may be an employee of the commission. [2003 c.686 §7; 2007 c.71 §130; 2007 c.476 §5; 2011 c.272 §3; 2013 c.768 §143a; 2015 c.767 §174; 2023 c.89 §3]

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

Source: Section 442.830 — Oregon Patient Safety Commission Board of Directors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.153 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.153
432.153 Status of reports under ORS 435.496
Status: in_force

The reports required under ORS 435.496 (Report to Center for Health Statistics) are statistical reports to be used only for medical and health purposes and shall not be incorporated into the permanent official records of the system of vital statistics. A schedule for the disposition of these reports may be provided by rule of the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics. [Formerly 432.337]

Source: Section 432.153 — Status of reports under ORS 435.496; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.347 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.347
453.347 Emergency response planning
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fire Marshal shall assist with emergency response planning by appropriate agencies of government at the local, state and national levels to assure that the response to a hazardous substance fixed site or transportation accident is swift and appropriate to minimize damage to any person, property or wildlife. This planning shall include assisting in and training for the preparation of localized plans setting forth agency responsibilities for on-scene response.

(2) The State Fire Marshal may apply for funds as available to train, equip and maintain an appropriate response capability at the state and local level.

(3) The State Fire Marshal shall issue certificates to local agency personnel who have completed the training.

(4) To the extent practicable, the emergency preparedness and response program for hazardous substances as provided in this section shall be consistent with the program for radioactive material, wastes and substances developed by the State Department of Energy and the Oregon Health Authority under ORS chapters 453 and 469. [1985 c.726 §11; 2009 c.595 §897]

Source: Section 453.347 — Emergency response planning , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.038 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.038
441.038 Additional remedies
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the existence and pursuit of any other remedy, the Oregon Health Authority may, in the manner provided by law, maintain an action in the name of the state for injunction or other process against any person or governmental unit to restrain or prevent the establishment, conduct, management or operation of a health care facility or health maintenance organization without a license.

(2) Notwithstanding the existence and pursuit of any other remedy, the Department of Human Services may, in the manner provided by law, maintain an action in the name of the state for injunction or other process against any person or governmental unit to restrain or prevent the establishment, conduct, management or operation of a long term care facility without a license. [Formerly 441.050]

Source: Section 441.038 — Additional remedies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.912 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.912
453.912 Governmental immunity from liability
Status: in_force

The state and any local government, their officers, agents and employees shall not be liable for loss or injury resulting from the presence of any chemical or controlled substance at a site used to manufacture illegal drugs or from actions taken to carry out the provisions of ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) , 431.175 (Warrant procedure) and 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) except for liability for damages resulting from gross negligence or intentional misconduct by the state or local government. [1989 c.915 §21]

Source: Section 453.912 — Governmental immunity from liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.995 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.995
432.995 Obstructing the keeping of vital records or reports
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of obstructing the keeping of vital records or reports if the person knowingly and willfully:

(a) Refuses to provide information required by this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter;

(b) Transports or accepts for transportation, interment or other disposition a dead body without an accompanying permit as provided in this chapter; or

(c) Fails to perform in a timely manner any of the provisions of this chapter.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1)(c) of this section do not apply to the officers or employees of the courts of this state acting in an official capacity.

(3) Obstructing the keeping of vital records or reports is a Class A misdemeanor. [1997 c.783 §43; 2013 c.366 §46]

Source: Section 432.995 — Obstructing the keeping of vital records or reports; criminal penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.140 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.140
451.140 Powers of county court under ORS 451.110 to 451.140
Status: in_force

In carrying out the powers granted to the county court under ORS 451.110 (Definitions for ORS 451.110 to 451.140) to 451.140 (Powers of county court under ORS 451.110 to 451.140) , the county court may:

(1) Conduct such surveys and investigations as may be necessary to develop coordinated master plans as provided in ORS 451.120 (Master plans for development of service facilities) .

(2) Provide for the administration and enforcement of such master plans by engineering analysis, inspection or other appropriate means.

(3) Enter into contracts or agreements with cities, other counties or county service districts for public transportation, the federal government, state agencies, the special districts enumerated in ORS 451.573 (Definitions for ORS 451.573 to 451.577) or any person or private corporation for a period not to exceed 30 years for the cooperative financing of the preparation and enforcement of coordinated master plans as provided in ORS 451.120 (Master plans for development of service facilities) and 451.130 (Conformity to master plan) .

(4) Levy and collect taxes for the purpose of providing funds to prepare and enforce coordinated master plans as provided in ORS 451.120 (Master plans for development of service facilities) and 451.130 (Conformity to master plan) .

(5) Expend funds for such surveys, investigations and studies as may be necessary for the preparation and enforcement of such master plans. [1955 c.509 §4; 1961 c.576 §3; 1963 c.515 §6; 1973 c.211 §2; 1973 c.785 §4]

Source: Section 451.140 — Powers of county court under ORS 451.110 to 451.140 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.290 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.290
433.290 Oregon Health Authority to conduct educational program concerning metabolic diseases
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that many newborn children are given their first tests for metabolic diseases too early for the detection of these diseases because parents remove these newborn infants from the hospital before the optimum testing period commences. To assure proper first testing and follow-up testing and increase knowledge about the nature and results of these diseases, the Oregon Health Authority shall institute and carry on an intensive educational program among physicians, naturopathic physicians, hospitals, public health nurses, the parents of newborn children and the public concerning the disease of phenylketonuria and other metabolic diseases. This educational program shall include information concerning:

(a) The nature of these diseases; and

(b) Examinations for the detection of these diseases in infancy in order that measures may be taken to prevent the mental retardation resulting from these diseases.

(2) The authority shall make a special effort specifically to inform expectant parents and parents of newborn children of the necessity of newborn infants receiving appropriate tests within the optimum time range after birth to prevent the mental retardation or other serious complications resulting from these diseases. [1963 c.190 §2; 1977 c.582 §35; 1983 c.490 §1; 2009 c.595 §656; 2017 c.356 §64]

Source: Section 433.290 — Oregon Health Authority to conduct educational program concerning metabolic diseases , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.607 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.607
450.607 Formation of joint authority that includes city or district by consolidation
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to formation under ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) , a joint water and sanitary authority may be formed by consolidation of a water authority and a sanitary authority or by the consolidation of a water authority or sanitary authority and any combination of cities or districts as provided by ORS 450.610 (Initiation of proceedings for consolidation) to 450.630 (Joint meeting of governing bodies after approval of consolidation) if the consolidation is approved by the electors or if it is approved by a local government boundary commission as provided in ORS 199.480 (Filing of major boundary change order) (1)(c). The entities included in the consolidation shall be considered joined into a single new joint authority. Except for the consolidation of an existing water authority and sanitary authority, if the consolidating entities are within the urban growth boundary of a city or the city provides water supply, wastewater treatment or surface water management and treatment, then the consolidating entities must:

(a) Obtain consent for the consolidation by resolution of the affected city or district prior to calling an election; or

(b) Comply with the formation procedures set forth in ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) and satisfy the requirements of ORS 450.787 (Formation of authorities by cities and sanitary or drainage districts) .

(2) If the consolidation is approved, the governing bodies of the affected entities and officers of the consolidating entities shall turn over to the board of the successor authority all funds, property, contracts and records of the consolidating entities. Upon the effective date of the consolidation, the successor joint authority shall:

(a) Succeed to and hold the property, contracts, rights and powers of the consolidating entities with respect to water-related services and be a regularly organized authority as if originally organized in the manner provided by ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) ;

(b) Have the right to receive the uncollected taxes, assessments or charges levied by the consolidating entities and, upon collection, to credit the taxes, assessments or charges to the account of the successor joint authority; and

(c) Subject to any debt distribution plan adopted under ORS 450.615 (Contents of resolution) , become liable for all the legal or contractual obligations of the consolidating entities. [1997 c.590 §6]

Note: 450.607 (Formation of joint authority that includes city or district by consolidation) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 450 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 450.607 — Formation of joint authority that includes city or district by consolidation; formation within urban growth boundary; transfer of property to consolidated authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.415 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.415
448.415 Certification required for operators
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 448.430 (Certification exception) , any sewage treatment works, whether publicly or privately owned, used or intended for use by the public or private persons must be supervised by an operator certified pursuant to ORS 448.410 (Authority and duties of Environmental Quality Commission) . The operator’s certification must correspond to the classification of the sewage treatment works supervised by the operator.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 448.430 (Certification exception) , a person may not:

(a) Allow any sewage treatment works to be operated unless the operator is certified or the sewage treatment works is supervised by an operator certified under the provisions of ORS 448.410 (Authority and duties of Environmental Quality Commission) to 448.430 (Certification exception) and 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) .

(b) Perform the duties of an operator unless the person is certified under the provisions of ORS 448.410 (Authority and duties of Environmental Quality Commission) to 448.430 (Certification exception) and 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) . [1987 c.635 §§3,4]

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

Source: Section 448.415 — Certification required for operators , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.360 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.360
454.360 Areawide 208 Plan as master plan for provision of sewage services
Status: in_force

The Areawide 208 Plan, adopted pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, P.L. 92-500, as amended, and any sewer implementation plan approved by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 454.275 (Definitions for ORS 454.275 to 454.380) to 454.380 (Limitation on spending for nonconstruction items) shall be the governing master plan for the provision of sewage collection, treatment and disposal services by municipalities in an affected area. Any substantial amendment to such plan shall be submitted to and approved by the commission before taking effect. [1987 c.627 §2]

Source: Section 454.360 — Areawide 208 Plan as master plan for provision of sewage services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.763 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.763
441.763 Written staffing plan for nursing services
Status: repealed

(1) Each hospital shall implement a written hospital-wide staffing plan for nursing services that:

(a) Meets the requirements of this section and ORS 441.762 (Hospital nurse staffing committee) , 441.764 (Annual review of nurse staffing plan) , 441.765 (Staffing ratios for direct care registered nurses) , 441.766 (Exceptions to direct care registered nurse staffing ratios) , 441.767 (Staffing plans for psychiatric units) and 441.768 (Staffing ratios for certified nursing assistants) ;

(b) Includes any staffing-related terms and conditions that were previously adopted through any applicable collective bargaining agreement, including meal breaks and rest breaks, unless a term or condition is in direct conflict with an applicable statute or administrative rule; and

(c) Has been developed and approved by the hospital nurse staffing committee under ORS 441.762 (Hospital nurse staffing committee) .

(2) If the nurse-to-patient ratios in ORS 441.765 (Staffing ratios for direct care registered nurses) apply, the hospital nurse staffing committee:

(a) May consider:

(A) The specialized qualifications and competencies of the nursing staff and the skill mix and level of competency needed to ensure that the hospital is staffed to meet the health care needs of patients;

(B) The size of the hospital and a measurement of hospital unit activity that quantifies the rate of admissions, discharges and transfers for each hospital unit and the time required for a direct care registered nurse belonging to a hospital unit to complete admissions, discharges and transfers for that hospital unit;

(C) The unit’s general and predominant patient population as defined by the Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups adopted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or by other measures for patients who are not classified in the Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups;

(D) Nationally recognized evidence-based standards and guidelines established by professional nursing specialty organizations, if any;

(E) Differences in patient acuity; and

(F) Tasks not related to providing direct care; and

(b) Must comply with ORS 441.765 (Staffing ratios for direct care registered nurses) .

(3) A hospital must maintain and post, in a physical location or online, a list of on-call nursing staff or staffing agencies to provide replacement nursing staff in the event of a vacancy. The list of on-call nursing staff or staffing agencies must be sufficient to provide for replacement nursing staff.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An employer may not impose upon unionized nursing staff any changes in wages, hours or other terms and conditions of employment pursuant to a staffing plan unless the employer first provides notice to and, upon request, bargains with the union as the exclusive collective bargaining representative of the nursing staff in the bargaining unit.

(b) A staffing plan does not create, preempt or modify a collective bargaining agreement or require a union or employer to bargain over the staffing plan while a collective bargaining agreement is in effect.

(5) A hospital shall submit to the Oregon Health Authority a nurse staffing plan adopted in accordance with this section and ORS 441.766 (Exceptions to direct care registered nurse staffing ratios) and submit any changes to the plan no later than 30 days after approval of the changes by the hospital nurse staffing committee.

(6) A type A or a type B hospital may vary from the requirements of ORS 441.765 (Staffing ratios for direct care registered nurses) if the hospital nurse staffing committee of the hospital has voted to approve the variance. A type A hospital or type B hospital shall notify the authority of the variance through the authority’s website. The notification to the authority shall include a statement signed by the cochairs of the committee, confirming that the committee voted to approve the variance. The variance becomes effective upon the submission of the notification to the authority and remains in effect for two years. A type A or type B hospital may renew a variance or notify the authority of a new variance as provided in this subsection. [Formerly 441.155]

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

Note: Sections 15 and 32 (2), chapter 507, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

(1) Consistent with nationally recognized nurse staffing standards or benchmarks;

(2) Consistent with a tool that measures patient acuity and intensity and that has been calibrated to the hospital unit, as defined by the hospital nurse staffing committee; or

(3) Approved after the hospital nurse staffing committee has considered:

(a) The specialized qualifications and competencies of the staff in the unit;

(b) The historic acuity and intensity of the patients in the unit;

(c) Nationally recognized nurse staffing standards, if any; and

(d) Patients’ access to care. [2023 c.507 §15]

Sec. 32. (2) Section 15 of this 2023 Act is repealed on June 2, 2024. [2023 c.507 §32(2)]

Note: Section 29, chapter 507, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Sec. 29. (1)(a) A nurse staffing plan that is in effect on the effective date of this 2023 Act [September 1, 2023] that does not comply with ORS 441.152 to 441.177 [series became 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) to 441.795 (Limitations on rulemaking authority of Oregon Health Authority) ] continues in force until a hospital nurse staffing committee revises the plan or develops a new plan. The committee shall revise the plan, or develop a new plan, to comply with ORS 441.152 to 441.177 no later than June 1, 2024.

(b) A hospital must be in compliance with section 6 of this 2023 Act [ 441.765 (Staffing ratios for direct care registered nurses) ] no later than June 1, 2024.

(c) A nurse staffing plan that is in effect on the effective date of this 2023 Act and that complies with ORS 441.152 to 441.177 remains in effect until revised in accordance with ORS 441.154 [renumbered 441.762 (Hospital nurse staffing committee) ].

(2) A hospital must establish a hospital professional and technical staffing committee and a hospital service staffing committee in accordance with sections 3 [ 441.775 (Hospital professional and technical staffing committee) ] and 4 [ 441.776 (Hospital service staffing committee) ] of this 2023 Act no later than December 31, 2024.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the Oregon Health Authority may begin the enforcement of:

(A) Sections 3 and 4 of this 2023 Act on the date specified in subsection (2) of this section;

(B) Section 6 of this 2023 Act on the date specified in subsection (1) of this section; and

(C) The amendments to ORS 441.020 (Application) , 441.151 [renumbered 441.760 (Definitions) ], 441.152 [renumbered 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) ], 441.154, 441.155 [renumbered 441.763 (Written staffing plan for nursing services) ], 441.156 [renumbered 441.764 (Annual review of nurse staffing plan) ], 441.164 [renumbered 441.778 (Variances to staffing plan requirements) ], 441.165 [renumbered 441.769 (Modification of nurse staffing plan in case of emergency or epidemic) ], 441.171 [renumbered 441.791 (Process for investigating and resolving complaints) ], 441.173 [renumbered 441.780 (Hospital to maintain records) ], 441.175 [renumbered 441.793 (Penalties) ] and 441.177 [renumbered 441.783 (Information to be posted to Oregon Health Authority’s website) ] by sections 1, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19 and 21 to 26 of this 2023 Act on the effective date of this 2023 Act.

(b) The authority shall adopt rules to implement the process for receiving complaints under ORS 441.171 and section 12 of this 2023 Act [ 441.790 (Process for filing complaint) ] no later than January 1, 2024. Complaints may be filed for any violation occurring on or after the effective date of this 2023 Act.

(4) The authority may not impose civil penalties under section 20 of this 2023 Act [ 441.792 (Disposition of complaints) ] for violations that occur before June 1, 2025. [2023 c.507 §29]

Source: Section 441.763 — Written staffing plan for nursing services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.340 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.340
431A.340 Manufacturer notice requirements
Status: in_force

A manufacturer of a cosmetic product sold or offered for sale in this state that contains a chemical included on the list adopted and maintained under ORS 431A.335 (List of high priority chemicals of concern in cosmetic products) in an amount at or above a de minimis level shall include a notice for Oregon consumers on the manufacturer’s website. The notice must contain:

(1) Information that satisfies all of the labeling requirements pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. and the federal Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 15 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.; and

(2) A list of chemicals or classes of chemicals intentionally added to the product if the chemicals or classes of chemicals are identified by the authority as:

(a) A chemical or class of chemicals on the list of high priority chemicals of concern used in cosmetic products adopted and maintained under ORS 431A.335 (List of high priority chemicals of concern in cosmetic products) ; or

(b) A chemical or class of chemicals identified by a state agency, another state, a federal agency or an accredited research university, or by other information deemed authoritative by the Oregon Health Authority on the basis of credible scientific evidence, as known to:

(A) Harm the normal development of a fetus or child or cause other developmental toxicity;

(B) Cause cancer, genetic damage or reproductive harm;

(C) Disrupt the endocrine system;

(D) Damage the nervous system, immune system or organs or cause other systemic toxicity;

(E) Be persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic; or

(F) Be very persistent and very bioaccumulative as determined by the authority by rule. [2023 c.575 §3]

Note: 431A.340 (Manufacturer notice requirements) becomes operative January 1, 2027. See section 6, chapter 575, Oregon Laws 2023.

Source: Section 431A.340 — Manufacturer notice requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.192 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.192
441.192 Notice of employment outside of hospital
Status: in_force

(1) A hospital, as defined in ORS 441.179 (Definitions for ORS 441.179 to 441.186) , may require a registered nurse who is receiving full employment benefits from the hospital to provide notice of any outside employment that may reasonably impede the ability of the nurse to fulfill the nurse’s obligation to the hospital in providing nursing services to patients under the hospital’s care.

(2) If a hospital determines that the outside employment causes a risk to patients receiving services in the hospital, the hospital may require the nurse to discontinue the outside employment.

(3) A hospital may not unreasonably restrict the outside employment of nurses and may restrict outside employment only if the hospital provides in writing to the nurse an explanation of the hospital’s documentation that the outside employment creates a risk to patients in the hospital. A nurse who does not discontinue outside employment if required by the hospital may be disciplined or terminated from employment by the hospital.

(4) A nurse who does not provide notice as required by a hospital pursuant to this section may be disciplined or terminated from employment by the hospital if the failure to provide notice creates a risk to a patient in the hospital. [2001 c.609 §18]

Note: See note under 441.179 (Definitions for ORS 441.179 to 441.186) .

Source: Section 441.192 — Notice of employment outside of hospital , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.001 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.001
443.001 Quality Care Fund
Status: in_force

The Quality Care Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Quality Care Fund shall be credited to the Quality Care Fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority for:

(1) Training, technical assistance, quality improvement initiatives and licensing activities to ensure that high standards for quality of care are met in accordance with rules adopted with respect to:

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

(b) A residential facility as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) , including but not limited to an assisted living facility; and

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

(2) Administering the Senior Emergency Medical Services Innovation Program established in section 1, chapter 616, Oregon Laws 2021. [2009 c.837 §1; 2009 c.828 §78; 2021 c.616 §3]

Note: The amendments to 443.001 (Quality Care Fund) by section 4, chapter 616, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative January 2, 2027. See section 5, chapter 616, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative on and after January 2, 2027, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

443.001 (Quality Care Fund) . The Quality Care Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Quality Care Fund shall be credited to the Quality Care Fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority for training, technical assistance, quality improvement initiatives and licensing activities to ensure that high standards for quality of care are met in accordance with rules adopted with respect to:

(1) A long term care facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) ;

(2) A residential facility as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) , including but not limited to an assisted living facility; and

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

Note: 443.001 (Quality Care Fund) to 443.012 (Disease outbreak and infection control training and protocols) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 443 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 443.001 — Quality Care Fund; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.480 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.480
443.480 Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) to 443.500 (Investigation of registered facilities) :

(1) “Activities of daily living” means:

(a) Bathing and personal hygiene;

(b) Dressing and grooming;

(c) Eating;

(d) Mobility;

(e) Bowel and bladder management; and

(f) Cognition.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Community-based structured housing” means congregate housing where services and support are provided by the owner or operator of the facility or staff of the facility to assist residents who have mental, emotional, behavioral or substance use disorders.

(b) “Community-based structured housing” does not include:

(A) Residential care as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) ; or

(B) Publicly supported housing as defined in ORS 456.250 (Definitions for ORS 456.250 to 456.267) .

(3) “Congregate housing” means housing in which each adult resident has a private or shared bedroom or living quarters and shares with other adult residents a dining room, recreational room and other common areas.

(4) “Disability” means a physical or mental impairment that constitutes or results in a functional limitation on one or more activities of daily living.

(5) “Elderly” means an individual who is 65 years of age or older.

(6) “Services and support” means living accommodations and services, such as housekeeping, laundry, medication monitoring, transportation or recreational opportunities, excluding treatment and assistance with activities of daily living.

(7) “Treatment” has the meaning given that term in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) . [1989 c.581 §5; 2007 c.70 §248; 2015 c.740 §2; 2021 c.242 §1; 2023 c.267 §9]

Note: 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) to 443.500 (Investigation of registered facilities) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 443 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 443.480 — Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.645 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.645
454.645 Enforcement when health hazard exists
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a subsurface sewage disposal system, alternative sewage disposal system or a nonwater-carried sewage disposal facility or part thereof presents or threatens to present a public health hazard creating an emergency requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety and welfare, the Department of Environmental Quality may institute an action. The action may be commenced without the necessity of prior administrative procedures, or at any time during such administrative proceedings, if such proceedings have been commenced. The action shall be in the name of the State of Oregon and may petition for a mandatory injunction compelling the person or governmental unit in control of the system or facility to cease and desist operation or to make such improvements or corrections as are necessary to remove the public health hazard or threat thereof.

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

(3) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent the maintenance of actions for legal or equitable remedies relating to private or public nuisances or for recovery of damages brought by private persons or by the state on relation of any person. [1973 c.835 §212; 1975 c.167 §4; 1979 c.284 §148]

Source: Section 454.645 — Enforcement when health hazard exists , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.005 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.005
446.005 “Issuing authority” defined
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) , 446.225 (Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards) to 446.285 (Advisory board training and education programs) and 446.425 (Delegation to county to administer certain sanitation laws) , unless the context requires otherwise, or unless administration and enforcement by Oregon under the existing or revised National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act would be adversely affected, “issuing authority” means with respect to mobile home or manufactured dwelling park plans review and construction, the Department of Consumer and Business Services. [1975 c.793 §1b (enacted in lieu of 446.004); 1981 c.190 §7; 1983 c.707 §2; 1989 c.648 §2]

Source: Section 446.005 — “Issuing authority” defined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.141 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.141
432.141 Annual reporting of opiate and opioid overdoses
Status: in_force

(1) From resources available to the Oregon Health Authority, the authority shall compile statistics on the total number of opioid and opiate overdoses and the total number of opioid and opiate overdose related deaths occurring in this state.

(2) Not less than once every three months, the authority shall report to the Governor and each local health department, as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) , the statistics compiled under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Not later than September 15 of each year, the authority shall report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care, in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , the statistics compiled under subsection (1) of this section. [2017 c.683 §9]

Note: 432.141 (Annual reporting of opiate and opioid overdoses) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 432 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 432.141 — Annual reporting of opiate and opioid overdoses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.150 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.150
448.150 Duties of authority
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall:

(a) Conduct periodic sanitary surveys of drinking water systems and sources, take water samples and inspect records to ensure that the systems are not creating an unreasonable risk to health. The authority shall provide written reports of the examinations to water suppliers and to local public health administrators, as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) .

(b) Require regular water sampling by water suppliers to determine compliance with water quality standards established by the authority. These samples shall be analyzed in a laboratory approved by the authority. The results of the laboratory analysis of a sample shall be reported to the authority by the water supplier, unless direct laboratory reporting is authorized by the water supplier. The laboratory performing the analysis shall report the validated results of the analysis directly to the authority and to the water supplier if the analysis shows that a sample contains contaminant levels in excess of any maximum contaminant level specified in the water quality standards.

(c) Investigate any water system that fails to meet the water quality standards established by the authority.

(d) Require every water supplier that provides drinking water that is from a surface water source to conduct sanitary surveys of the watershed as may be considered necessary by the authority for the protection of public health. The water supplier shall make written reports of such sanitary surveys of watersheds promptly to the authority and to the local health department.

(e) Investigate reports of waterborne disease pursuant to ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) and take necessary actions as provided for in ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) , 448.030 (Plan approval application) , 448.115 (Definitions for ORS 448.115 to 448.285) to 448.285 (Penalty schedule) , 454.235 (Election) , 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) and 455.680 (Plan approval and permits for recreation or picnic park or camp) to protect the public health and safety.

(f) Notify the Department of Environmental Quality of a potential ground water management area if, as a result of its water sampling under paragraphs (a) to (e) of this subsection, the authority detects the presence in ground water of:

(A) Nitrate contaminants at levels greater than 70 percent of the levels established pursuant to ORS 468B.165 (Ground water contaminants) ; or

(B) Any other contaminants at levels greater than 50 percent of the levels established pursuant to ORS 468B.165 (Ground water contaminants) .

(2) The notification required under subsection (1)(f) of this section shall identify the substances detected in the ground water and all ground water aquifers that may be affected.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority by rule may adopt a schedule of fees to be assessed on water suppliers to partially defray the costs of the authority related to performance of the duties prescribed by this section and ORS 448.155 (Technical assistance and training) (1), 448.175 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to order compliance) (1) and 448.255 (Notice of violation) . The fee schedule shall be graduated based on the size and type of the water system owned or operated by a water supplier.

(b) Not more than once each calendar year, the authority may increase the fees established by rule under this subsection. The amount of the annual increase may not exceed the anticipated increase in the costs of the authority related to performance of the duties prescribed by this section and ORS 448.155 (Technical assistance and training) (1), 448.175 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to order compliance) (1) and 448.255 (Notice of violation) or three percent, whichever is lower. [1981 c.749 §10; 1989 c.833 §51; 1989 c.946 §1; 1997 c.249 §149; 2005 c.696 §1; 2007 c.447 §1; 2009 c.595 §844; 2015 c.736 §94; 2019 c.509 §1]

Source: Section 448.150 — Duties of authority; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.705 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.705
453.705 Impounding radiation source upon violation
Status: in_force

When a radiation source is in the possession, custody or control of any person who is not equipped to observe or who fails to observe any applicable provision of or regulation pursuant to ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) , upon the issuance of an emergency order under ORS 453.807 (When hearing required) the Oregon Health Authority or its authorized representative may cause that source to be impounded. [1961 c.664 §11; 1975 c.241 §1; 2009 c.595 §906]

Source: Section 453.705 — Impounding radiation source upon violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.505 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.505
454.505 Definitions for ORS 454.505 to 454.535
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 454.505 (Definitions for ORS 454.505 to 454.535) to 454.535 (Sewage Treatment Works Construction Account) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Construction” means the erection, building, acquisition, alteration, reconstruction, improvement or extension of sewage treatment works, preliminary planning to determine the economic and engineering feasibility of sewage treatment works, the engineering, architectural, legal, fiscal and economic investigations, reports and studies, surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications, procedures, and other action necessary in the construction of sewage treatment works, and the inspection and supervision of the construction of sewage treatment works.

(2) “Eligible project” means a project for construction of sewage treatment works:

(a) For which the approval of the Department of Environmental Quality is required under ORS 448.305 (Special ordinance authority of certain cities) , 454.010 (Definitions for ORS 454.010 to 454.040) to 454.040 (Determination of costs payable by users) , 454.205 (“Municipality” defined) to 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) , 454.505 (Definitions for ORS 454.505 to 454.535) to 454.535 (Sewage Treatment Works Construction Account) , 454.605 (Definitions for ORS 454.605 to 454.755) to 454.755 (Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal) and ORS chapters 468, 468A and 468B;

(b) Which is, in the judgment of the Environmental Quality Commission eligible for federal pollution abatement assistance, whether or not federal funds are then available therefor;

(c) Which conforms with applicable rules of the commission; and

(d) Which is, in the judgment of the commission, necessary for the accomplishment of the state’s policy of water purity as stated in ORS 468B.015 (Policy) .

(3) “Federal pollution abatement assistance” means funds available to a municipality, either directly or through allocation by the state, from the federal government as grants for construction of sewage treatment works pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1956 (P.L. 84-660) as amended, or pursuant to any other federal act or program.

(4) “Municipality” means any county, city, special service district or other governmental entity having authority to dispose of sewage, industrial wastes or other wastes, any Indian tribe or authorized Indian tribal organization, or any combination of two or more of the foregoing acting jointly, in connection with an eligible project.

(5) “Sewage treatment works” means any facility for the purpose of treating, neutralizing or stabilizing sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature, including treatment or disposal plants, the necessary intercepting, outfall and outlet sewers, pumping stations integral to such plants or sewers, equipment and furnishings thereof and their appurtenances. [Formerly 449.455; 1983 c.740 §176]

Source: Section 454.505 — Definitions for ORS 454.505 to 454.535 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.780 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.780
431A.780 Recombinant DNA research to comply with federal guidelines
Status: in_force

Persons carrying out recombinant DNA research must comply with the recombinant research guidelines adopted by the National Institutes of Health and any subsequent modifications thereof. [Formerly 431.810]

Source: Section 431A.780 — Recombinant DNA research to comply with federal guidelines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.864 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.864
453.864 Rules
Status: in_force

The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules to carry out ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) , 431.175 (Warrant procedure) and 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) . The rules shall be developed in consultation with:

(1) The State Fire Marshal or designee;

(2) The director of the Poison Control and Drug Information Program of the Oregon Health and Science University, or a designee thereof;

(3) The Director of the Department of Environmental Quality, or a designee thereof;

(4) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, or a designee thereof;

(5) The Director of Transportation, or a designee thereof; and

(6) Any other governmental agency determined appropriate by the Oregon Health Authority whose advice and information is necessary for the formulation of the rules authorized by this section. [1989 c.915 §6; 2009 c.595 §922]

Source: Section 453.864 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.127 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.127
448.127 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 448.119 (Application of ORS 448.119 to 448.285 and other provisions to water systems) to 448.285 (Penalty schedule) , 454.235 (Election) and 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) may be referred to as the Oregon Drinking Water Quality Act. [1981 c.749 §5; 1997 c.249 §148]

Source: Section 448.127 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.738 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.738
443.738 Educational standards for providers, managers and caregivers
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, all providers, resident managers and substitute caregivers for adult foster homes shall satisfactorily meet all educational requirements established by the licensing agency. After consultation with representatives of providers, educators, residents’ advocates and the Long Term Care Ombudsman or the Residential Facilities Ombudsman, the licensing agency shall adopt by rule standards governing the educational requirements. The rules shall require that a person may not provide care to any resident prior to acquiring education or supervised training designed to impart the basic knowledge and skills necessary to maintain the health, safety and welfare of the resident. Each provider shall document compliance with the educational requirements for persons subject to the requirements.

(2) The rules required under subsection (1) of this section shall include but need not be limited to the following:

(a) A requirement that, before being licensed, a provider successfully completes training that satisfies a defined curriculum, including demonstrations and practice in physical caregiving, screening for care and service needs, appropriate behavior toward residents with physical, cognitive and mental disabilities and issues related to architectural accessibility;

(b) A requirement that a provider pass a test before being licensed or becoming a resident manager. The test shall evaluate the ability to understand and respond appropriately to emergency situations, changes in medical conditions, physicians’ orders and professional instructions, nutritional needs, residents’ preferences and conflicts; and

(c) A requirement that, after being licensed, a provider or resident manager successfully completes continuing education as described in ORS 443.742 (Annual continuing education requirements) .

(3) After consultation with representatives of providers, educators, residents’ advocates and the Long Term Care Ombudsman or the Residential Facilities Ombudsman, the licensing agency may adopt by rule exceptions to the training requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section for persons who are appropriately licensed medical care professionals in Oregon or who possess sufficient education, training or experience to warrant an exception. The licensing agency may not make any exceptions to the testing requirements.

(4) The licensing agency may permit a person who has not completed the training or passed the test required in subsection (2)(a) and (b) of this section to act as a resident manager until the training and testing are completed or for 60 days, whichever is shorter, if the licensing agency determines that an unexpected and urgent staffing need exists. The licensed provider must notify the licensing agency of the situation and demonstrate that the provider is unable to find a qualified resident manager, that the person has met the requirements for a substitute caregiver for the adult foster home and that the provider will provide adequate supervision.

(5) Providers shall serve three nutritionally balanced meals to residents each day. A menu for the meals for the coming week shall be prepared and posted weekly.

(6) Providers shall make available at least six hours of activities each week which are of interest to the residents, not including television or movies. The licensing agency shall make information about resources for activities available to providers upon request. Providers or substitute caregivers shall be directly involved with residents on a daily basis.

(7) Providers shall give at least 30 days’ written notice to the residents, and to the legal representative, guardian or conservator of any resident, before selling, leasing or transferring the adult foster home business or the real property on which the adult foster home is located. Providers shall inform real estate licensees, prospective buyers, lessees and transferees in all written communications that the license to operate an adult foster home is not transferable and shall refer them to the licensing agency for information about licensing.

(8) If a resident dies or leaves an adult foster home for medical reasons and indicates in writing the intent to not return, the provider may not charge the resident for more than 15 days or the time specified in the provider contract, whichever is less, after the resident has left the adult foster home. The provider has an affirmative duty to take reasonable actions to mitigate the damages by accepting a new resident. However, if a resident dies or leaves an adult foster home due to neglect or abuse by the provider or due to conditions of imminent danger to life, health or safety, the provider may not charge the resident beyond the resident’s last day in the home. The provider shall refund any advance payments within 30 days after the resident dies or leaves the adult foster home.

(9) Chemical and physical restraints may be used only after considering all other alternatives and only when required to treat a resident’s medical symptoms or to maximize a resident’s physical functioning. Restraints may not be used for discipline of a resident or for the convenience of the adult foster home. Restraints may be used only as follows:

(a) Psychoactive medications may be used only pursuant to a prescription that specifies the circumstances, dosage and duration of use.

(b) Physical restraints may be used only pursuant to a qualified practitioner’s order that specifies the type, circumstances and duration of use in accordance with rules adopted by the licensing agency. The rules adopted by the licensing agency relating to physical restraints shall include standards for use and training.

(10) If the physical characteristics of the adult foster home do not encourage contact between caregivers and residents and among residents, the provider shall demonstrate how regular positive contact will occur. Providers may not place residents who are unable to walk without assistance in a basement, split-level, second story or other area that does not have an exit at ground level. Nonambulatory residents shall be given first floor rooms.

(11) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The provider may not transfer or discharge a resident from an adult foster home unless the transfer or discharge is necessary for medical reasons, for the welfare of the resident or for the welfare of other residents, or due to nonpayment. In such cases, the provider shall give the resident written notice as soon as possible under the circumstances.

(b) The provider shall give the resident and the resident’s legal representative, guardian or conservator written notice at least 30 days prior to the proposed transfer or discharge, except in a medical emergency including but not limited to a resident’s experiencing an increase in level of care needs or engaging in behavior that poses an imminent danger to self or others. In such cases, the provider shall give the resident written notice as soon as possible under the circumstances.

(c) The resident has the right to an administrative hearing prior to an involuntary transfer or discharge. If the resident is being transferred or discharged for a medical emergency, or to protect the welfare of the resident or other residents, as defined by rule, the hearing must be held within seven days of the transfer or discharge. The provider shall hold a space available for the resident pending receipt of an administrative order. ORS 441.605 (Legislative declaration of rights intended for residents) (4) and the rules thereunder governing transfer notices and hearings for residents of long term care facilities shall apply to adult foster homes.

(12) The provider may not include any illegal or unenforceable provision in a contract with a resident and may not ask or require a resident to waive any of the resident’s rights.

(13) Any lessor of a building in which an adult foster home is located may not interfere with the admission, discharge or transfer of any resident in the adult foster home unless the lessor is a provider or coprovider on the license. [1991 c.960 §3; 1995 c.180 §3; 1995 c.667 §11; 2001 c.300 §70; 2003 c.14 §260; 2005 c.226 §1; 2009 c.595 §791g; 2017 c.441 §27]

Source: Section 443.738 — Educational standards for providers, managers and caregivers; rules; exception; duties of providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.565 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.565
441.565 Obligations of authority not obligations of municipality
Status: in_force

The revenue bonds and other obligations of an authority shall not be a general obligation of the municipality nor a charge upon the tax revenues of the municipality. [1973 c.153 §9]

Source: Section 441.565 — Obligations of authority not obligations of municipality , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.329 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.329
433.329 Reporting known cases
Status: in_force

Any representative of a religious denomination, householder, nurse, parent, guardian or other person attending to, or in any way having knowledge of the existence of a case of pulmonary tuberculosis, including the affected person, must immediately report the fact to the Oregon Health Authority. The names and addresses of all persons reported as having pulmonary tuberculosis shall be recorded with the authority. [Formerly 437.010]

Note: 433.329 (Reporting known cases) and 433.332 (Investigation and control of reported cases) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 433 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 433.329 — Reporting known cases; records maintained , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.062 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.062
446.062 Rules regulating parks
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall issue rules under ORS chapter 183 to regulate mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks. These rules shall conform to ORS 446.090 (Application of ORS 446.095 to 446.105) to 446.140 (Notice of removal from park) .

(b) Any water system serving a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park is subject to ORS 448.115 (Definitions for ORS 448.115 to 448.285) to 448.285 (Penalty schedule) and the rules adopted pursuant thereto.

(2) Mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks are subject to ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) , 446.055 (Four to six manufactured dwellings exempt from ORS 446.003 to 446.140) , 446.072 (Uniform enforcement throughout state) to 446.100 (Prohibited acts in connection with construction and use of parks) , 446.140 (Notice of removal from park) and 446.271 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 446.003 to 446.200 or 446.225 to 446.285 or related rules) and the state building code, as defined in ORS 455.010 (Definitions for ORS chapter 455) , and the rules adopted thereunder by the director under ORS chapter 183.

(3) The Department of Consumer and Business Services shall review plans and inspect construction of mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks to ensure compliance with subsection (2) of this section. The director shall adopt rules under ORS chapter 183 to provide a schedule for plan review fees and construction inspection fees.

(4) A person shall not construct a new mobile home or manufactured dwelling park or add lots to an existing mobile home or manufactured dwelling park without approval by the department.

(5) Installation of a submeter as provided in ORS 90.574 (Conversion to submeter or pro rata billing for water) to measure water consumption at a space in an existing manufactured dwelling park is a minor plumbing installation under ORS 447.076 (Inspection of minor plumbing installations) and may be performed under a statewide permit and inspection system for minor construction work established under ORS 455.155 (Statewide permit and inspection system for minor construction work) . [1953 c.490 §13; 1959 c.562 §13; 1969 c.533 §15; 1975 c.793 §8; 1981 c.190 §6; 1983 c.707 §3; 1987 c.414 §21a; 1987 c.604 §11; 1989 c.648 §3; 1993 c.744 §48; 1995 c.318 §1; 2001 c.411 §13; 2011 c.503 §11]

Source: Section 446.062 — Rules regulating parks; state building code requirements; approval for new construction or additional lots , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.301 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.301
433.301 Newborn nurse home visiting services program
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “community” means a geographic region, county, tribe or other group of individuals living in proximity as defined by the Oregon Health Authority by rule.

(2) The authority shall design, implement and maintain a voluntary statewide program to provide universal newborn nurse home visiting services to all families with newborns residing in this state to support healthy child development and strengthen families. The authority shall design the universal newborn nurse home visiting program to be flexible so as to meet the needs of the communities where the program operates.

(3) In designing the program described in subsection (2) of this section, the authority shall consult, coordinate and collaborate, as necessary, with insurers that offer health benefit plans in this state, hospitals, local public health authorities, the Department of Early Learning and Care, existing early childhood home visiting programs, community-based organizations and social service providers.

(4) The program must provide nurse home visiting services that are:

(a) Based on criteria established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services for an evidence-based early childhood home visiting service delivery model;

(b) Provided by registered nurses licensed in this state to families caring for newborns up to the age of six months, including foster and adoptive newborns;

(c) Provided in the family’s home; and

(d) Aimed at improving outcomes in one or more of the following domains:

(A) Child health;

(B) Child development and school readiness;

(C) Family economic self-sufficiency;

(D) Maternal health;

(E) Positive parenting;

(F) Reducing child mistreatment;

(G) Reducing juvenile delinquency;

(H) Reducing family violence; or

(I) Reducing crime.

(5) The services provided in the program must:

(a) Be voluntary and carry no negative consequences for a family that declines to participate;

(b) Be offered in every community in this state;

(c) Include an evidence-based assessment of the physical, social and emotional factors affecting the family;

(d) Be offered to all families with newborns residing in the community where the program operates;

(e) Include at least one visit during a newborn’s first three months of life with the opportunity for the family to choose up to three additional visits;

(f) Include a follow-up visit no later than three months after the last visit; and

(g) Provide information and referrals to address each family’s identified needs.

(6) The authority shall collect and analyze data generated by the program to assess the effectiveness of the program in meeting the aims described in subsection (4)(d) of this section and shall work with other state agencies to develop protocols for sharing data, including the timely sharing of data with primary care providers of care to the families with newborns receiving the services.

(7) In collaboration with the Department of Consumer and Business Services, the authority shall adopt by rule, consistent with the provisions of this section:

(a) Criteria for universal newborn nurse home visiting services that must be covered by health benefit plans in accordance with ORS 743A.078 (Newborn nurse home visiting services) ; and

(b) The amount of reimbursement to be paid to a provider of universal newborn nurse home visiting services or a methodology to reimburse the cost of providing universal newborn nurse home visiting services, in accordance with ORS 743A.078 (Newborn nurse home visiting services) .

(8) The authority may prescribe by rule any reasonable reimbursement methodology including, but not limited to, any of the following:

(a) Value-based payments;

(b) A claim invoicing process;

(c) Capitated payments;

(d) A reimbursement methodology that takes into account the need for a community-based entity providing universal newborn nurse home visiting services to expand the entity’s capacity to provide the services and address health disparities; or

(e) Any other methodology agreed to by a carrier and the provider of the universal newborn nurse home visiting services. [2019 c.552 §1; 2021 c.631 §59; 2022 c.94 §2]

Note: 433.301 (Newborn nurse home visiting services program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 433 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 433.301 — Newborn nurse home visiting services program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.406 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.406
453.406 Records of hazardous substance possessed
Status: in_force

(1) Every person who possesses a hazardous substance shall keep at its registered place of business complete and accurate records for each facility of any hazardous substance purchased by, or brought in or caused to be brought in to the facility, or stored, used or manufactured at the facility.

(2) The State Fire Marshal or an authorized representative of the State Fire Marshal, upon oral or written reasonable notice, may make such examinations of the books, papers, records and equipment required to be kept under this section as it may deem necessary in carrying out the provisions of ORS 453.396 (Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) . [1989 c.833 §126]

Source: Section 453.406 — Records of hazardous substance possessed; examinations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.600 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.600
432.600 Establishment of committee
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Maternal mortality” means the pregnancy-related death of a person within 365 days after the end of the pregnancy.

(b) “Severe maternal morbidity” includes pregnancy-related outcomes that result in significant short-term or long-term consequences to a person’s health.

(2) The Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee is established in the Oregon Health Authority to conduct studies and reviews of the incidence of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and to make policy and budget recommendations to reduce the incidence of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in this state.

(3) The committee shall consist of at least 11 but not more than 15 members appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall consider for membership the following individuals:

(a) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 who specializes in family medicine and whose practice includes maternity care and delivery;

(b) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology;

(c) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 who specializes in maternal fetal medicine;

(d) A licensed registered nurse who specializes in labor and delivery;

(e) A licensed registered nurse who is licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing as a nurse practitioner specializing in nurse midwifery;

(f) A direct entry midwife licensed under ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) ;

(g) An individual who meets criteria for a doula adopted by the authority in accordance with ORS 414.665 (Traditional health workers utilized by coordinated care organizations) ;

(h) A traditional health worker;

(i) An individual who represents a community-based organization that represents communities of color and focuses on reducing racial and ethnic health disparities;

(j) An individual who represents a community-based organization that focuses on treatment of mental health;

(k) An individual who represents the authority with an expertise in the field of maternal and child health;

(L) An individual who is an expert in the field of public health; and

(m) A medical examiner.

(4) In appointing members under subsection (3) of this section, the Governor shall consider whether the composition of the committee is reasonably representative of this state’s geographic, ethnic and economic diversity.

(5) Members of the committee shall serve for terms of four years each. The Governor shall fill a vacancy on the committee by making an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term. The Governor shall assign the initial terms of office to members so that the terms expire at staggered intervals.

(6) The committee shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson. A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum.

(7) The committee shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the committee.

(8) The committee shall convene in closed, nonpublic meetings.

(9) A member of the committee is not entitled to compensation, but in the discretion of the authority may be reimbursed from funds available to the authority for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by the member in the performance of the member’s official duties in the manner and amount provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) .

(10) The authority may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the committee.

(11) The committee shall:

(a) Study and review information relating to the incidence of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in this state.

(b) Examine whether social determinants of health are contributing factors to the incidence of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity including, but not limited to:

(A) Race and ethnicity;

(B) Socioeconomic status;

(C) Domestic abuse or violence;

(D) Access to affordable housing;

(E) Access to primary and preventive health care services, oral health care services and behavioral health services for a person who is of reproductive age; and

(F) Gaps in insurance coverage postpartum or following pregnancy.

(12) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon request by the division of the authority that is charged with public health functions, the following shall make available to the committee information relating to the incidence of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in this state:

(A) Health care providers;

(B) Providers of social services;

(C) Health care facilities;

(D) The authority;

(E) The Department of Human Services;

(F) Law enforcement agencies;

(G) Medical examiners; and

(H) Any other state and local agency deemed relevant by the committee.

(b) Information made available to the committee may include, but need not be limited to, the following:

(A) Medical records;

(B) Autopsy reports;

(C) Birth records;

(D) Death records;

(E) Social services files;

(F) Information obtained during any family interviews; and

(G) Any other data or information the committee may deem relevant in connection with maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity.

(c) A person may not charge or collect a fee for providing information to the committee pursuant to this subsection.

(13) Notwithstanding any other law relating to sharing confidential information, all agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , are directed to assist the committee in the performance of duties of the committee and shall furnish information and advice as deemed necessary by the members of the committee.

(14) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All meetings and activities of the committee are exempt from the requirements of ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) .

(b) All information obtained, created or maintained by the committee is:

(A) Confidential and exempt from disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) ; and

(B) Not admissible in evidence in a judicial, administrative, arbitration or mediation proceeding.

(c) Committee members may not be:

(A) Examined as to any communications to or from the committee or as to any information obtained or maintained by the committee; or

(B) Subject to an action for civil damages for affirmative actions or statements made in good faith.

(d) This subsection does not limit the discoverability or admissibility of any information that is available from any source other than the committee in a judicial, administrative, arbitration or mediation proceeding.

(15) A person who acts in good faith in making information available to the committee under subsection (12) or (13) of this section:

(a) Has immunity:

(A) From any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to releasing the information;

(B) From disciplinary action taken by the person’s employer with respect to releasing the information; and

(C) With respect to participating in any judicial proceeding resulting from or involving the release of information; and

(b) May not be examined as to any communications to or from the committee or as to any information obtained, created or maintained by the committee.

(16) Nothing in subsection (14) or (15) of this section may be construed to limit or restrict the discoverability or admissibility of any information that is available from any person or any other source independent of the meetings or activities of the committee in a civil or criminal proceeding.

(17) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The committee shall submit a biennial report in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , and may include recommendations for legislation, to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health care. The report submitted under this subsection must include, but is not limited to, the following:

(A) A summary of the committee’s conclusions and findings relating to maternal mortality;

(B) Aggregated data related to the cases of maternal mortality in this state that is not individually identifiable;

(C) A description of actions that are necessary to implement any recommendations of the committee to prevent occurrences of maternal mortality in this state; and

(D) Recommendations for allocating state resources to decrease the rate of maternal mortality in this state.

(b) A biennial report submitted after January 2, 2021, in addition to providing the information described in paragraph (a) of this subsection, must describe how the information relates to severe maternal morbidity.

(18) The committee shall provide the report required under subsection (17) of this section to health care providers and facilities, relevant state agencies and any others as the committee deems necessary to reduce the incidence of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity. [2018 c.63 §1; 2019 c.233 §4; 2019 c.358 §48]

Note: 432.600 (Establishment of committee) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 432 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 432.600 — Establishment of committee; members; term; meetings; duties; confidentiality; reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.405 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.405
446.405 Complaint procedure
Status: in_force

(1) If a manufactured dwelling or cabana is not installed in accordance with the rules adopted under ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) and 446.395 (License required) to 446.420 (License required to maintain action) , the owner of the manufactured dwelling or cabana, at the time of installation, may, within one year of the completion date of such installation, file a written complaint with the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The department shall provide a copy of the complaint to the installer and shall also notify the dealer, if any, that arranged for such installation and may then investigate the complaint. If the department determines that the installation fails to comply with licensure requirements as provided by ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) and 446.395 (License required) to 446.420 (License required to maintain action) or the installation rules adopted by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, the department shall provide notice of such failure to the installer and shall order the installer to bring the installation into compliance.

(2) The director shall establish, by rule, fees and a procedure for inspection of manufactured dwellings and cabanas to carry out the provisions of this section.

(3) If the installer fails to bring the installation into compliance as ordered, the department may suspend or revoke the installer’s license as provided under ORS 455.129 (Additional grounds for denial, suspension, conditioning or revocation of license, certificate, registration or application) .

(4) If the installer fails to bring the installation into compliance, the department shall order the dealer, if any, that arranged for such installation to bring the installation into compliance with the provisions of ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) and 446.395 (License required) to 446.420 (License required to maintain action) and the rules adopted under ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) and 446.395 (License required) to 446.420 (License required to maintain action) . The dealer is responsible to bring only those installation activities into compliance that the dealer arranged. The dealer shall have 30 days from the date of the order to bring the installation into compliance. If the dealer fails to bring the installation into compliance within 30 days of the date of the order, the dealer shall be subject to civil penalties as provided by ORS 446.416 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 446.395 to 446.420 or related rules) .

(5) Hearings, penalties and appeals resulting from violation of this section shall be carried out in conformance with ORS 183.325 (Delegation of rulemaking authority to named officer or employee) to 183.497 (Awarding costs and attorney fees when finding for petitioner) and this section. [1989 c.683 §5; 1991 c.226 §14; 1993 c.744 §61; 2001 c.411 §14; 2005 c.758 §10; 2013 c.324 §5]

Source: Section 446.405 — Complaint procedure; inspections; rules; fees; failure to obey order of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.130 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.130
450.130 Sewer service charges
Status: in_force

(1) The sanitary board may enact ordinances levying sewer service charges within the district, for the purpose of financing the construction, operation and maintenance of the sewage collection and disposal system.

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

(3) Service charges may also be collected and enforced as provided in ORS 454.225 (Rates and charges) . [Amended by 1975 c.247 §1]

Source: Section 450.130 — Sewer service charges; collection and enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.208 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.208
431A.208 Rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Revenue may adopt rules necessary for the effective administration of ORS 431A.190 (Definitions for ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216) to 431A.216 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.190 to 431A.216, other law, rule or regulation governing tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems) . [2021 c.586 §11]

Source: Section 431A.208 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.065 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.065
441.065 Exemption of certain religious institutions
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) or the rules adopted pursuant thereto do not authorize the supervision, regulation or control of the remedial care or treatment of residents or patients in any home or institution that is described under subsection (2) of this section and is conducted for those who rely upon treatment solely by prayer or spiritual means, except as to the sanitary and safe conditions of the premises, cleanliness of operation and its physical equipment. This section does not exempt such a home or institution from the licensing requirements of ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) , 441.525 (Definitions for ORS 441.525 to 441.595) to 441.595 (Construction of ORS 441.525 to 441.595) , 441.815 (Smoking of tobacco or use of inhalant delivery system in or near hospital prohibited) , 441.820 (Procedure for termination of physician’s privilege to practice medicine at health care facility) , 441.990 (Civil and criminal penalties) , 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) , 442.342 (Waiver of requirements) and 442.344 (Exemptions from requirements) .

(2) To qualify under subsection (1) of this section, a home or institution must:

(a) Be owned by an entity that is registered with the Secretary of State as a nonprofit corporation and that does not own, hold a financial interest in, control or operate any facility, wherever located, of a type providing medical health care and services; and

(b) Provide 24 hour a day availability of nonmedical care and services.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Medical health care and services” means medical screening, examination, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and drug administration. “Medical health care and services” does not include counseling or the provision of social services or dietary services.

(b) “Nonmedical care and services” means assistance or services, other than medical health care and services, provided by attendants for the physical, mental, emotional or spiritual comfort and well being of residents or patients. [Amended by 1971 c.730 §17; 1973 c.840 §11; 1977 c.751 §24; 1997 c.490 §1; 2009 c.792 §38; 2018 c.50 §14]

Source: Section 441.065 — Exemption of certain religious institutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.073 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.073
441.073 Rules regarding staff ratio in long term care facilities
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services shall adopt rules specifying maximum number of patients per nursing assistant per shift in long term care facilities.

(2) The department may grant variances in the staffing requirements within a shift based on patient care needs or nursing practices.

(3) A statement of the specific staffing requirement for each time period required by subsection (1) or (2) of this section in a particular facility shall be posted by the facility in a public place within the facility. [1981 c.574 §§2,3,4; 1987 c.428 §14]

Source: Section 441.073 — Rules regarding staff ratio in long term care facilities; variances; posting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.675 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.675
450.675 Formation of authorities from areas within one or more counties
Status: in_force

Any portion of one or more counties, including both incorporated and unincorporated areas as well as areas within domestic water supply districts, county service districts for water supply works and other districts may be formed into a water authority under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) . Such areas need not be contiguous. [1971 c.504 §3; 1993 c.577 §26]

Source: Section 450.675 — Formation of authorities from areas within one or more counties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.735 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.735
431.735 Director’s authority under ORS 431.705 to 431.760
Status: in_force

(1) If the Director of the Oregon Health Authority after investigation finds that no danger to public health exists because of conditions within the affected territory, or that such a danger does exist but the conditions causing it could not be removed or alleviated by the provision of service facilities, the director shall issue an order terminating the proceedings under ORS 431.705 (Definitions for ORS 431.705 to 431.760) to 431.760 (Certain persons prohibited from participating in proceedings) with reference to the affected territory.

(2) If the director finds, after investigation and the hearing required by ORS 431.725 (Oregon Health Authority to review resolution) , that a danger to public health exists because of conditions within the territory, and that such conditions could be removed or alleviated by the provisions of service facilities in accordance with the plans and specifications and the time schedule proposed, the director shall enter findings in an order, directed to the officers described by ORS 431.740 (Notice to boundary commission) , setting out the service facilities to be provided.

(3) If the director determines that a danger to public health exists because of conditions within only part of the affected territory, or that such conditions could be removed or alleviated in only part of the affected territory by the provision of service facilities, the director may, subject to conditions stated in ORS 431.705 (Definitions for ORS 431.705 to 431.760) to 431.760 (Certain persons prohibited from participating in proceedings) , reduce the boundaries of the affected territory to that part which presents a danger or in which the conditions could be removed or alleviated if the area to be excluded would not be surrounded by the territory remaining to be annexed and would not be directly served by the sanitary, water or other facilities necessary to remove or alleviate the danger to public health existing within the territory remaining to be annexed. The findings shall describe the boundaries of the area as reduced by the director.

(4) In determining whether to exclude any area the director may consider whether or not such exclusion would unduly interfere with the removal or alleviation of the danger to public health in the area remaining to be annexed and whether the exclusion would result in an illogical boundary for the provision of services.

(5) The requesting body or the boundary commission shall, when requested, aid in the determinations made under subsections (3) and (4) of this section and, if necessary, cause a study to be made. [1973 c.361 §7; 1975 c.266 §3; 2009 c.595 §582]

Source: Section 431.735 — Director’s authority under ORS 431.705 to 431.760 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.705 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.705
450.705 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) It hereby is recognized and declared that the sewage disposal, drainage, insect control and related problems in many of the areas of the state where the population is rapidly expanding can best be solved through the cooperative and integrated effort and support of unincorporated and incorporated areas. It is the purpose of ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) to provide a means whereby such cooperation and integration can be achieved and ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) is to be construed liberally to accomplish this purpose.

(2) It is recognized also that potable water supply problems in many areas of the state where the population is rapidly expanding can best be solved through the cooperative and integrated effort and support of unincorporated and incorporated areas. It is the purpose of ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) to provide a means whereby water authorities can be formed and such cooperation and integration can be achieved and ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) is to be construed liberally to accomplish that purpose. [1955 c.614 §1; 1971 c.504 §1; 1993 c.577 §32]

Source: Section 450.705 — Policy; construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.065 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.065
443.065 General requirements for home health agencies
Status: in_force

A home health agency licensed in this state shall:

(1) Be primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and at least one other service delineated in ORS 443.075 (Services and supplies prescribed by physician, naturopathic physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner) (1)(b) and (c);

(2) Have policies established by professional personnel associated with the agency or organization, including one or more physicians or naturopathic physicians and one or more registered nurses, at least two of whom are neither owners nor employees of the agency, and two consumers, to govern the services that it provides;

(3) Require supervision of services that it provides under subsection (1) of this section by a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, naturopathic physician or registered nurse, preferably a public health nurse;

(4) Ensure that in-home care services, as defined in ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) , that it provides in addition to skilled nursing services are provided by individuals who meet the training requirements established by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 443.011 (Training requirements for in-home care service providers) , if applicable;

(5) Maintain clinical and financial records on all patients; and

(6) Have an overall plan and budget in effect. [1977 c.738 §4; 1981 c.415 §2; 2001 c.346 §1; 2013 c.1 §66; 2013 c.61 §3; 2014 c.45 §61; 2017 c.356 §70; 2019 c.680 §3]

Source: Section 443.065 — General requirements for home health agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.103 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.103
433.103 Reporting and training requirements
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules requiring an entity that administers vaccines and receives vaccines from the authority to:

(a) Report information about the administration of the vaccine to the immunization registry created under ORS 433.094 (Development of immunization registry and tracking and recall system) ; and

(b) At least once every two years, certify that employees of the entity have completed a training session approved by the authority on the storage, handling and administration of vaccines. The authority may not require more than two employees of an entity to complete the training session.

(2) The authority shall adopt rules exempting an entity from the requirements of subsection (1)(b) of this section if the entity demonstrates to the satisfaction of the authority that the entity or a health licensing board imposes adequate training requirements on employees of the entity.

(3) The authority shall consider methods of facilitating the redistribution of unused vaccines. [2011 c.362 §1]

Source: Section 433.103 — Reporting and training requirements; exemptions; rules; redistribution of unused vaccines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.570 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.570
431A.570 Significant exposure to bodily fluids
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Communicable disease” has the meaning given that term in ORS 431A.005 (Definitions) .

(b) “Good faith effort to obtain the voluntary consent of the source person” includes a good faith effort to locate or contact the source person.

(c) “Significant exposure” means direct contact with blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials of a person, and the contact is capable of transmitting a communicable disease.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an employee of the Department of Corrections, a law enforcement officer as defined in ORS 414.805 (Liability of individual for medical services received while in custody of law enforcement officer) , a parole and probation officer as defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) , a corrections officer as defined in ORS 181A.355 (Definitions for ORS 181A.355 to 181A.689) , an emergency medical services provider as defined in ORS 682.025 (Definitions) , a licensed health care provider as defined in ORS 433.060 (Definitions for ORS 433.060 to 433.080) or a firefighter who, in the performance of the person’s official duties, comes into contact with the blood, bodily fluid or other potentially infectious material of another person may petition the circuit court for an order compelling the testing of the source person for a communicable disease, provided that the person making the petition has first made a good faith effort to obtain the voluntary consent of the source person to be tested for a communicable disease.

(3) A petition submitted under this section must:

(a) Set forth the facts and circumstances of the contact with the source person and the reasons the petitioner and a medically trained person representing the petitioner, if available, believe the contact with the source person constitutes significant exposure and that testing is appropriate;

(b) If a medically trained person is not available to represent the petitioner, include the reason for the unavailability;

(c) Include information sufficient to identify the source person and the location of the source person, if known; and

(d) Include a statement by the petitioner attesting to having made a good faith effort to obtain the voluntary consent of the source person to be tested for a communicable disease.

(4) The circuit court shall hold an ex parte hearing in person, by telephone or by other appropriate means no later than three judicial days after receiving a petition under this section. Upon a finding that the requirements of subsection (3) of this section have been met and a showing that the circumstances create probable cause to conclude that the petitioner’s contact with the source person constitutes significant exposure, the court shall order the testing of the source person. The court shall issue the order no later than four judicial days after receiving a petition under this section.

(5) If the circuit court orders a test under subsection (4) of this section:

(a) The order shall direct the source person to allow a test to be performed by a licensed health care provider, without delay, for a communicable disease that may be transmitted by the type of contact that occurred and may specify the date by which the test must be completed. If the source person is in custody or otherwise subject to the legal control of another person, the order may be directed to the agency with custody of, or the other person with legal control over, the source person. The order may direct the agency or other person to provide the source person with a copy of the order. The order may contain any directions necessary to ensure that the test is performed.

(b) The petitioner shall designate a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner to receive the results of the test on behalf of the petitioner.

(c) The order must inform the source person, or the agency with custody of or other person with legal control over the source person, of:

(A) The physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner who is to receive the results of the test on behalf of the petitioner; and

(B) How to obtain payment for costs under subsection (8) of this section.

(d) The order must be served on the source person, or the agency with custody of or other person with legal control over the source person, in the manner directed by the court. The court may provide for service of the order by any means appropriate to the circumstances of the source person, including directing the petitioner or the sheriff to serve the order. The costs associated with serving the order must be paid as provided under subsection (8) of this section.

(e) The order is enforceable through the contempt powers of the court.

(6) The results of a test ordered under this section:

(a) Are confidential and not subject to public disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) ; and

(b) May be made available only to the physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner designated by the petitioner to receive the results of the test, the Oregon Health Authority and the source person.

(7) Blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials taken from a source person for the purpose of performing a test under this section:

(a) May not be used for a civil or criminal investigation or as evidence in civil or criminal proceeding; and

(b) May be retained only as long as necessary to confirm the results of a test performed under this section.

(8) A charge or filing fee may not be imposed for the filing of a petition under this section. The cost of any testing ordered under this section shall be the responsibility of the employer of the petitioner. [2017 c.696 §1; 2021 c.102 §1]

Source: Section 431A.570 — Significant exposure to bodily fluids; petition to compel testing; confidentiality of results , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.183 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.183
431A.183 Agreements to enforce regulation of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Health Authority may enter into an agreement with federal agencies to assist the authority in monitoring and enforcing federal laws and regulations related to tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems.

(b) The authority may commission employees of the authority as federal officers for the purpose of carrying out the duties prescribed under an agreement entered into under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) The authority may adopt rules and take any action necessary to carry out the authority’s duties as established under an agreement entered into under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority may enter into an agreement with federal, state and local government agencies, including federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, to assist the authority in carrying out the authority’s duties under ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) and to conduct random, unannounced inspections of wholesalers and retailers of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems to ensure compliance with the laws of this state designed to discourage the use of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems by persons under 21 years of age, including ORS 167.755 (Selling tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems to person under 21 years of age) , 167.760 (Purchase or attempted purchase of tobacco products or inhalant delivery system by person under 21 years of age) , 167.765 (Retail store location of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems) , 167.770 (Display of sign) , 167.775 (Local regulation of vending machines) , 167.780 (Sale or dispensing of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems by vending machine) and 431A.175 (Definitions) .

(b) The authority shall ensure that a retailer is inspected as described in this subsection at least once each year. A retailer that is found to be out of compliance with the laws described in paragraph (a) of this subsection may be reinspected as the authority determines necessary.

(c) The authority may adopt rules to carry out paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the authority enters into an agreement with the Department of State Police under subsection (2) of this section, the department may employ retired state police officers who are active reserve officers. Service by a retired state police officer under this paragraph is subject to ORS 238.082 (Limits on hours worked by retired members) .

(b) The department may not use the services of a retired state police officer to displace an active state police member.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority may apply for and accept moneys from the federal government or other public or private sources and, in accordance with any federal restrictions or other funding source restrictions, use those moneys to carry out the duties and functions related to preventing the use of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems by persons who are not of the minimum age to purchase tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems.

(b) Moneys received by the authority under paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be deposited in the Oregon Health Authority Fund established under ORS 413.101 (Oregon Health Authority Fund) . Moneys subject to a federal restriction or other funding source restriction must be accounted for separately from other fund moneys.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority shall submit a written report each biennium to the Governor and to the appropriate committee or interim committee of the Legislative Assembly to which matters of public health are assigned.

(b) The report submitted under this subsection must contain information describing:

(A) The activities carried out to enforce the laws listed in subsection (2) of this section during the previous biennium;

(B) The extent of success achieved in reducing the availability of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems to persons under 21 years of age; and

(C) The strategies to be utilized for enforcing the laws listed in subsection (2) of this section during the biennium following the report.

(6) The authority shall adopt rules for conducting random inspections of establishments that distribute or sell tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems. The rules shall provide that inspections may take place:

(a) Only in areas open to the public;

(b) Only during the hours that tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems are distributed or sold; and

(c) No more frequently than once a month in any single establishment unless a compliance problem exists or is suspected. [Formerly 431.853; 2017 c.701 §11; 2019 c.456 §8; 2021 c.586 §16]

Source: Section 431A.183 — Agreements to enforce regulation of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems; report; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.793 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.793
450.793 Election laws applicable
Status: in_force

(1) ORS chapter 255 governs the following:

(a) The nomination and election of members of the district board.

(b) The conduct of district elections.

(2) The electors of a district may exercise the powers of the initiative and referendum regarding a district measure, in accordance with ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . [1983 c.350 §272b]

Source: Section 450.793 — Election laws applicable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.763 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.763
433.763 Application for outdoor mass gathering for which county decides land use permit is required
Status: in_force

(1) An application for an outdoor mass gathering for which the county decides that a land use permit is required, or for any gathering of more than 3,000 persons any part of which is held outdoors and which continues or can reasonably be expected to continue for a period exceeding that allowable for an outdoor mass gathering, shall be allowed by a county if:

(a) The applicant has complied or can comply with the requirements for an outdoor mass gathering permit set out in ORS 433.750 (Application for outdoor mass gathering for which county decides land use permit is not required) and 433.755 (Additional information required before permit issued) ;

(b) Permits required by the applicable land use regulations have been granted; and

(c) The proposed gathering:

(A) Is compatible with existing land uses; and

(B) Does not materially alter the stability of the overall land use pattern of the area.

(2) A hearings officer, county planning commission or other person or body that the county designates may make findings and approve or deny an application for a permit under this section. A decision granting or denying a permit under this section may be appealed to the county governing body as provided in ORS 215.402 (Definitions for ORS 215.402 to 215.438 and 215.700 to 215.780) to 215.438 (Transmission towers) .

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a county may not require a permit under ORS 433.750 (Application for outdoor mass gathering for which county decides land use permit is not required) for events otherwise permitted under ORS 215.213 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in counties that adopted marginal lands system prior to 1993) (11), 215.283 (Uses permitted in exclusive farm use zones in nonmarginal lands counties) (4), 215.449 (Farm brewery) , 215.451 (Cider business) or 215.452 (Winery) . [1985 c.758 §7; 2019 c.408 §1a]

Source: Section 433.763 — Application for outdoor mass gathering for which county decides land use permit is required; criteria; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.740 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.740
443.740 Information on licensed adult foster homes
Status: in_force

(1) The licensing agency shall maintain current information on all licensed adult foster homes and shall make that information available, with the exception of information exempt from public disclosure under ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) , to prospective residents and other interested members of the public at local offices or area agencies on aging licensing offices throughout the state.

(2) The information shall include:

(a) The location of the adult foster home;

(b) A brief description of the physical characteristics of the home;

(c) The name and mailing address of the provider;

(d) The license classification of the home and the date the provider was first licensed to operate that home;

(e) The date of the last inspection, the name and telephone number of the office that performed the inspection and a summary of the findings;

(f) Copies of all complaint investigations involving the home, together with the findings of the licensing agency, the actions taken by the agency and the outcome of the complaint investigation;

(g) An explanation of the terms used in the investigation report;

(h) Any license conditions, suspensions, denials, revocations, civil penalties, exceptions or other actions taken by the licensing agency involving the home; and

(i) Whether care is provided primarily by the licensed provider, a resident manager or other arrangement.

(3) Any list of adult foster homes maintained or distributed by the licensing agency or a local licensing office shall include notification to the reader of the availability of public records concerning the homes. [1995 c.667 §17; 1997 c.741 §1; 2001 c.447 §3; 2003 c.14 §262; 2009 c.595 §791h; 2021 c.318 §3]

Note: See note under 443.730 (Information regarding substitute caregivers required) .

Source: Section 443.740 — Information on licensed adult foster homes; availability; content , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.575 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.575
451.575 Withdrawal of special district before formation of or annexation to county service district
Status: in_force

If a district is authorized to construct, maintain and operate service facilities to provide services that are provided by a special district:

(1) The area within a special district described by ORS 451.573 (Definitions for ORS 451.573 to 451.577) (2)(a) shall not be included in or annexed to a district if prior to or at the hearing on the formation of or annexation to such district the governing body of the special district files with the governing body of the district a resolution withdrawing the area within the special district.

(2) When the formation of or annexation to a district is initiated, and the area to be incorporated or annexed includes the entire area within a special district, the governing board of the special district and the governing body of the district shall meet with each other to agree on a debt distribution plan to be a part of the proposed incorporation or annexation. The debt distribution plan may require that the property within the special district remain solely liable for all bonded indebtedness outstanding at the time of incorporation or annexation or it may provide for any other distribution of indebtedness between the district and the special district. If the governing boards do not agree on a debt distribution plan or if the area within the special district remains liable under the plan for any portion of the indebtedness outstanding at the time of the incorporation or annexation, and dissolution and transfer, the governing body of the district shall be the ex officio board of the dissolved special district for the purpose of levying taxes in such area until the bonded and other indebtedness of the dissolved special district is paid.

(3) The consent of all the known holders of valid indebtedness against the special district shall be obtained or provision made in the debt distribution plan for the payment of the nonassenting holders. The area within the boundaries of the special district shall not by reason of the incorporation or annexation and dissolution and transfer be relieved from liabilities and indebtedness previously contracted by the dissolving special district.

(4) The district officers of the special district, upon the effective date of the incorporation or annexation, shall forthwith deliver to the governing body of the district, the assets and records of the special district. Uncollected taxes, assessments or charges thereof levied by the special district shall become the property of the district and upon collection shall be credited to the account of such district. [1969 c.646 §15; 1973 c.785 §26; 2003 c.14 §276; 2005 c.510 §3]

Source: Section 451.575 — Withdrawal of special district before formation of or annexation to county service district; debt distribution plan; delivery of assets and records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.563 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.563
442.563 Certifying certain individuals providing rural health care for tax credit
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Rural Health shall establish criteria for certifying individuals eligible for the tax credit authorized by ORS 315.613 (Credit available to persons providing rural medical care and affiliated with certain rural hospitals) . Upon application therefor, the office shall certify individuals eligible for the tax credit authorized by ORS 315.613 (Credit available to persons providing rural medical care and affiliated with certain rural hospitals) .

(2) The classification of rural hospitals described in ORS 315.613 (Credit available to persons providing rural medical care and affiliated with certain rural hospitals) (3)(a) to (d) for purposes of determining eligibility under this section shall be the classification of the hospital in effect on January 1, 1991. [1989 c.893 §7; 1991 c.877 §19; 1995 c.746 §35; 1999 c.291 §35; 1999 c.459 §4; 2013 c.177 §5; 2017 c.718 §12; 2019 c.495 §2]

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

Source: Section 442.563 — Certifying certain individuals providing rural health care for tax credit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.585 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.585
451.585 Duty of city when all or part of district incorporated or annexed
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the entire area of a district is incorporated in or annexed to a city in accordance with law, the district shall be extinguished and the city shall upon the effective date of such annexation succeed to all the assets and become charged with all the liabilities, obligations and functions of the district. The district officers shall forthwith deliver to the city officers the district assets and records. Uncollected taxes theretofore levied by such district shall become the property of the city and be delivered to it by the county treasurer upon collection.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a district, the entire area of which becomes incorporated in a city, may continue to provide services if the continuation is proposed by petitioners in a petition for incorporation that is subsequently approved by voters in an incorporation election. At any time after incorporation, a city may cause a district to be extinguished and succeed to all the assets and become charged with all the liabilities, obligations and functions of the district if:

(a) The governing body of the city holds a public hearing on the question of the extinguishment, hears objections to the extinguishment at the hearing, determines that the extinguishment is in the best interest of the city and adopts an ordinance extinguishing the district;

(b) After the hearing, the governing body of the city refers the ordinance extinguishing the district to the electors of the city; and

(c) The majority of all votes cast favors that the district be extinguished.

(3) For the public hearing required in subsection (2)(a) of this section, the governing body shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing and cause notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the hearing to be published once each week for two successive weeks prior to the date of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, and shall cause notices of the hearing to be posted in four public places in the city for a like period.

(4) Whenever a part less than the whole of a district becomes incorporated in or annexed to a city in accordance with law, the city may at any time after such incorporation or annexation cause that part to be withdrawn from such district in the manner set forth in ORS 222.524 (Procedure for withdrawal of part of district from district) , and the provisions of ORS 222.510 (Annexation of entire district) to 222.580 (Procedure applicable to prior annexations in which no property division was made) shall be applicable to such withdrawal except that in case the district and the city cannot agree upon a division of assets or obligations and liabilities, then and in such case, either the district or the city may petition the circuit court for the county in which the city has its legal situs to determine such division. [1961 c.576 §§22,23; 2010 c.41 §3]

Source: Section 451.585 — Duty of city when all or part of district incorporated or annexed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).