ORS § 453.085 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.085
453.085 Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

A person may not perform any of the following acts:

(1) The introduction or delivery for introduction into commerce of any misbranded hazardous substance or banned hazardous substance.

(2) The alteration, mutilation, destruction, obliteration, or removal of the whole or any part of the label of a hazardous substance.

(3) The performance of any act with respect to a hazardous substance while the substance is in commerce, or while the substance is held for sale or resale after shipment in commerce, that results in the hazardous substance being a misbranded hazardous substance or a banned hazardous substance.

(4) The receipt of or delivery into commerce of any misbranded hazardous substance or banned hazardous substance for pay or otherwise.

(5) The giving of a guarantee or undertaking that is false, except as a person who relied upon a guarantee or undertaking to the same effect signed by, and containing the name and address of, a person residing in the United States from whom the person received in good faith the hazardous substance.

(6) The failure to permit entry or inspection as authorized by ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) or to permit access to and copying of any record as authorized by ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) .

(7) The introduction or delivery for introduction into commerce, or the receipt in commerce and subsequent delivery or proffered delivery for pay or otherwise, of a hazardous substance in a reused food, drug or cosmetic container or in a container that, though not a reused container, is identifiable as a food, drug or cosmetic container by its labeling or by other identification.

(8) The use by any person to the advantage of the person, or the revealing other than to the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or the authorized representative of the director or to a court of any information acquired under authority of ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) concerning any method or process that is a trade secret entitled to protection.

(9) The sale or delivery of any poison to a minor under 18 years of age without the written order of a person 21 years of age or over, which written order shall be retained in the records of the seller and the poison register of the seller shall show by the name of the purchaser the fact that the sale or delivery was to a minor on order of an adult and show the adult’s name and address.

(10) The sale or delivery of completely denatured alcohol, methyl alcohol (methanol), canned heat or other solidified forms of denatured alcohol, or any preparation containing those substances, to be used for beverage purposes.

(11) The sale or delivery of any poison without making or causing to be made an entry in a poison register of the seller in the manner required by law.

(12) The sale or delivery to any person of any poison without having learned by due inquiry that such person is aware of the poisonous character thereof and that it is desired for a lawful purpose.

(13) The giving of a fictitious name or making any false representations to the seller or dealer when buying any of the poisons.

(14) The sale or delivery to any person by anyone other than a pharmacist of a poison.

(15) The removal or disposal of any detained or embargoed article without permission of the director or a designated representative.

(16) The introduction or delivery for introduction into commerce of any product containing more than one-tenth of one percent by mass of pentabrominated diphenyl ether, octabrominated diphenyl ether or decabrominated diphenyl ether. This subsection does not apply to:

(a) Used products; or

(b) Replacement parts for products containing more than one-tenth of one percent by mass of pentabrominated diphenyl ether or octabrominated diphenyl ether introduced into commerce before January 1, 2006, or replacement parts for products containing more than one-tenth of one percent by mass of decabrominated diphenyl ether introduced into commerce before January 1, 2011. [1971 c.409 §2; 2005 c.496 §2; 2009 c.595 §884; 2009 c.639 §2]

Source: Section 453.085 — Prohibited acts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.122 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.122
431.122 Members
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Community-based organization” means a nongovernmental organization that provides culturally and linguistic responsive services that are informed by the community, to improve the community’s health and well-being, and that provides services intended to reach individuals disproportionately impacted by health risks and disease.

(b) “Rural” means a geographic area that is at least 10 miles from a population center of at least 40,000 residents.

(c) “Urban” means a geographic area that is less than 10 miles from a population center of at least 40,000 residents.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Public Health Advisory Board is established for the purpose of advising and making recommendations to the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Health Policy Board. The Oregon Public Health Advisory Board shall consist of:

(A) Eighteen members appointed by the Governor as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection;

(B) The Public Health Director or the Public Health Director’s designee;

(C) If the Public Health Director is not the State Health Officer, the State Health Officer or a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 acting as the State Health Officer’s designee;

(D) If the Public Health Director is the State Health Officer, a representative from the Oregon Health Authority who is familiar with public health programs and public health activities in this state; and

(E) A designee of the Oregon Health Policy Board.

(b) The Governor shall appoint the following individuals to the board:

(A) A state employee who has technical expertise in the field of public health;

(B) A local public health administrator who supervises public health programs and public health activities in Benton, Clackamas, Deschutes, Jackson, Lane, Marion, Multnomah or Washington County;

(C) A local public health administrator who supervises public health programs and public health activities in Coos, Douglas, Josephine, Klamath, Linn, Polk, Umatilla or Yamhill County;

(D) A local public health administrator who supervises public health programs and public health activities in Clatsop, Columbia, Crook, Curry, Hood River, Jefferson, Lincoln, Tillamook, Union or Wasco County;

(E) A local public health administrator who supervises public health programs and public health activities in Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Wallowa or Wheeler County;

(F) A local health officer who is not a local public health administrator;

(G) An individual who represents the Conference of Local Health Officials created under ORS 431.330 (Members) ;

(H) An individual who is a member of, or who represents, a federally recognized Indian tribe in this state;

(I) An individual who represents coordinated care organizations;

(J) An individual who represents health care organizations that are not coordinated care organizations;

(K) An individual who represents individuals who provide public health services directly to the public;

(L) An expert in the field of public health who has a background in academia;

(M) An expert in population health metrics;

(N) An expert in health equity;

(O) An individual who represents a community-based organization serving a rural community;

(P) An individual who represents a community-based organization serving an urban community;

(Q) An individual who represents the education system from early learning through high school; and

(R) An at-large member.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office for a board member appointed under this section is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on January 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(b) Members of the board described in subsection (2)(a)(B) to (E) of this section are nonvoting ex officio members of the board.

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

(5) Official action by the board requires the approval of a majority of the voting members of the board.

(6) The board shall elect one of its voting members to serve as chairperson.

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

(8) The board may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the board.

(9) The board may establish committees and subcommittees necessary for the operation of the board.

(10) Voting members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [Formerly 431.195; 2017 c.627 §8a; 2023 c.199 §10]

Source: Section 431.122 — Members; terms; meetings; compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.085 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.085
450.085 Adoption of regulations and ordinances
Status: in_force

Any general regulation or ordinance of a district board shall be adopted in accordance with ORS 198.510 (Definitions for ORS 198.510 to 198.600) to 198.600 (Penalty for violation of regulations) . Orders not establishing a general regulation need not be posted or published. [Amended by 1971 c.268 §16]

Source: Section 450.085 — Adoption of regulations and ordinances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.281 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.281
433.281 Post-secondary institution of education that provides student housing to provide information about vaccine-preventable diseases
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “post-secondary institution of education” means:

(a) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) ;

(b) A community college operated under ORS chapter 341; or

(c) An Oregon-based, generally accredited, private institution of higher education.

(2) Each post-secondary institution of education that provides housing for students shall provide to each student enrolling or registering at the institution for the first time information on vaccine-preventable diseases known to occur in individuals between 16 and 21 years of age, including:

(a) The signs and symptoms associated with, and options for treating, vaccine-preventable diseases known to occur in individuals between 16 and 21 years of age;

(b) The circumstances that create a risk of acquiring a vaccine-preventable disease known to occur in individuals between 16 and 21 years of age, including the circumstance of living in group quarters;

(c) Recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with respect to vaccines recommended to be categorized as category A or category B by the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and vaccines recognized as category A or category B by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;

(d) Any additional information on the availability, benefits and risks and limitations of vaccines for vaccine-preventable diseases known to occur in individuals between 16 and 21 years of age, as determined by the institution; and

(e) Information on where to receive a vaccination.

(3) At a minimum, information provided under subsection (2) of this section must cover vaccine-preventable diseases for which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend vaccination for individuals between 16 and 21 years of age.

(4) In developing information on vaccine-preventable diseases under this section, a post-secondary institution of education shall consult the Oregon Health Authority or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(5) If a post-secondary institution of education provides electronic enrollment or registration for students enrolling or registering at the institution for the first time, the institution shall provide the information required by this section electronically at the time of enrollment or registration.

(6) This section does not create a private right of action against a post-secondary institution of education. [2017 c.323 §2]

Source: Section 433.281 — Post-secondary institution of education that provides student housing to provide information about vaccine-preventable diseases , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.088 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.088
432.088 Mandatory submission and registration of reports of live birth
Status: in_force

(1) A report of live birth for each live birth that occurs in this state shall be submitted to the Center for Health Statistics, or as otherwise directed by the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics, within five calendar days after the live birth and shall be registered if the report has been completed and filed in accordance with this section.

(2) The physician, institution or other person providing prenatal care related to a live birth shall provide prenatal care information as required by the state registrar by rule to the institution where the delivery is expected to occur not less than 30 calendar days prior to the expected delivery date.

(3) When a live birth occurs in an institution or en route to an institution, the person in charge of the institution or an authorized designee shall obtain all data required by the state registrar, prepare the report of live birth, certify either by signature or electronic signature that the child was born alive at the place and time and on the date stated and submit the report as described in subsection (1) of this section.

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

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a live birth occurs outside an institution, the information for the report of live birth shall be submitted within five calendar days of the live birth in a format adopted by the state registrar by rule in the following order of priority:

(A) By an institution where the birth mother and child are examined, if examination occurs within 24 hours of the live birth;

(B) By a physician in attendance at the live birth;

(C) By 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) in attendance at the live birth;

(D) By a person not described in subparagraphs (A) to (C) of this paragraph and not required by law to be licensed to practice midwifery who is registered with the Center for Health Statistics to submit reports of live birth and who was in attendance at the live birth; or

(E) By the father, the birth mother, any other parent or, in the absence or inability of any parent, the person in charge of the premises where the live birth occurred.

(b) The state registrar may establish by rule the manner of submitting the information for the report of live birth by a person described in paragraph (a)(D) of this subsection or a physician or licensed direct entry midwife who attends the birth of his or her own child, grandchild, niece or nephew.

(6) When a report of live birth is submitted that does not include the minimum acceptable documentation required by this section or any rules adopted under this section, or when the state registrar has cause to question the validity or adequacy of the documentation, the state registrar, in the state registrar’s discretion, may refuse to register the live birth and shall enter an order to that effect stating the reasons for the action. The state registrar shall advise the applicant of the right to appeal under ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) .

(7) When a live birth occurs on a moving conveyance:

(a) Within the United States and the child is first removed from the conveyance in this state, the live birth shall be registered in this state and the place where it is first removed shall be considered the place of live birth.

(b) While in international waters or airspace or in a foreign country or its airspace and the child is first removed from the conveyance in this state, the birth shall be registered in this state but the report of live birth shall show the actual place of birth insofar as can be determined.

(8) For purposes of making a report of live birth and live birth registration, the woman who gives live birth is the birth mother. If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that a woman other than the birth mother is the biological or genetic mother, the court may order the state registrar to amend the record of live birth. The record of live birth shall then be placed under seal.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the birth mother is married at the time of either conception or live birth, or within 300 days before the live birth, the name of the mother’s spouse in a marriage shall be entered on the report of live birth as a parent of the child unless parentage has been determined otherwise by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) If the birth mother is not married at the time of either conception or live birth, or within 300 days before the live birth, the name of the other parent shall not be entered on the report of live birth unless a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form or other form prescribed under ORS 432.098 (Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity form) is:

(A) Signed by the birth mother and the person to be named as the other parent; and

(B) Filed with the state registrar.

(c) If the birth mother is a partner in a domestic partnership registered by the state at the time of either conception or live birth, or between conception and live birth, the name of the birth mother’s partner shall be entered on the report of live birth as a parent of the child, unless parentage has been determined otherwise by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(d) In any case in which paternity or parentage of a child is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, or by an administrative determination of paternity or parentage, the Center for Health Statistics shall enter the name of each parent on the new record of live birth. The Center for Health Statistics shall change the surname of the child if so ordered by the court or, in a proceeding under ORS 25.550 (Establishing paternity of child) , by the administrator as defined in ORS 25.010 (Definitions for support enforcement laws) .

(e) If a biological parent is not named on the report of live birth, information other than the identity of the biological parent may be entered on the report.

(10) A parent of the child, or other informant as determined by the state registrar by rule, shall verify the accuracy of the personal data to be entered on a report of live birth in time to permit submission of the report within the five calendar days of the live birth.

(11) A report of live birth submitted after five calendar days, but within one year after the date of live birth, shall be registered in the manner prescribed in this section. The record shall not be marked “Delayed.”

(12) The state registrar may require additional evidence in support of the facts of live birth. [Formerly 432.206; 2014 c.45 §51; 2015 c.629 §50; 2017 c.651 §45]

Source: Section 432.088 — Mandatory submission and registration of reports of live birth; persons required to report; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.409 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.409
448.409 Biennial report
Status: in_force

On or before January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Department of Environmental Quality and the Oregon Health Authority shall develop and submit a joint report to the Legislative Assembly. The report shall include, but need not be limited to:

(1) A summary of actions taken under ORS 448.405 (Definitions for ORS 448.405 to 448.465) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) , 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty) ;

(2) An evaluation of the effectiveness of such actions; and

(3) Any information and recommendations, including legislative recommendations the department or the authority considers appropriate. [1987 c.635 §17; 2001 c.900 §198; 2003 c.14 §272; 2009 c.595 §866]

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

Source: Section 448.409 — Biennial report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.760 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.760
431.760 Certain persons prohibited from participating in proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) A person who owns property or resides within affected territory that is subject to proceedings under the provisions of ORS 431.705 (Definitions for ORS 431.705 to 431.760) to 431.760 (Certain persons prohibited from participating in proceedings) shall not participate in an official capacity in any investigation, hearing or recommendation relating to such proceedings. If the Director of the Oregon Health Authority is such a person, the director shall so inform the Governor, who shall appoint another person to fulfill the duties of the director in any investigation, hearing or recommendation relating to the such proceeding.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not excuse a member of a county court from voting on the order required by ORS 198.792 (District formation or annexation proceedings to relieve public health danger) (2) or 451.445 (Formation of district upon finding of health hazard) (1). [1973 c.361 §12; 2009 c.595 §586]

Source: Section 431.760 — Certain persons prohibited from participating in proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.765 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.765
441.765 Staffing ratios for direct care registered nurses
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “unit” means a hospital unit as defined by the chief executive officer of the hospital or the chief executive officer’s designee.

(2) With respect to direct care registered nurses, a nurse staffing plan must ensure that at all times:

(a) In an emergency department:

(A) A direct care registered nurse is assigned to not more than one trauma patient; and

(B) The ratio of direct care registered nurses to patients averages no more than one to four over a 12-hour shift and a single direct care registered nurse may not be assigned more than five patients at one time. Direct care registered nurses assigned to trauma patients may not be taken into account in determining the average ratio.

(b) In an intensive care unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than two patients.

(c) In a labor and delivery unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than:

(A) Two patients if the patients are not in active labor or experiencing complications; or

(B) One patient if the patient is in active labor or if the patient is at any stage of labor and is experiencing complications.

(d) In a postpartum, antepartum and well-baby nursery, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than six patients, counting mother and baby each as separate patients.

(e) In a mother-baby unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than eight patients, counting mother and baby each as separate patients.

(f) In an operating room, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than one patient.

(g) In an oncology unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than four patients.

(h) In a post-anesthesia care unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than two patients.

(i) In an intermediate care unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than three patients.

(j) In a medical-surgical unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than five patients.

(k) In a cardiac telemetry unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than four patients.

(L) In a pediatric unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than four patients.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, the direct care registered nurse-to-patient ratio for an individual patient shall be based on a licensed independent practitioner’s classification of the patient, as indicated in the patient’s medical record, regardless of the unit where the patient is being cared for.

(4) With the approval of a majority of the members of the hospital nurse staffing committee, a unit can deviate from the direct care registered nurse-to-patient ratios in subsection (2) of this section, in pursuit of innovative care models that were considered by the committee, by allowing other clinical care staff to constitute up to 50 percent of the registered nurses needed to comply with the applicable nurse-to-patient ratio. The staffing in an innovative care model must be reapproved by the committee every two years.

(5) A hospital shall provide for meal breaks and rest breaks in accordance with ORS 653.261 (Minimum employment conditions) , and rules implementing ORS 653.261 (Minimum employment conditions) , and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

(6) Each hospital unit may deviate from a nurse staffing plan, except with respect to meal breaks and rest breaks, including the applicable registered nurse-to-patient ratios under this section, within a period of 12 consecutive hours, no more than six times during a rolling 30-day period, without being in violation of the nurse staffing plan. The unit manager must notify the hospital nurse staffing committee no later than 10 days after each deviation. Each subsequent deviation during the 30-day period constitutes a separate violation under ORS 441.792 (Disposition of complaints) .

(7) A hospital may not require a direct care registered nurse to be assigned to more patients than as specified in this section or in the nurse staffing plan approved by the hospital nurse staffing committee, as applicable.

(8) A charge nurse may:

(a) Take patient assignments, including patient assignments taken for the purpose of covering staff who are on meal breaks or rest breaks, in units with 10 or fewer beds;

(b) Take patient assignments, including patient assignments taken for the purpose of covering staff who are on meal breaks or rest breaks, in units with 11 or more beds with the approval of the hospital nurse staffing committee; and

(c) Be taken into account in determining the direct care registered nurse-to-patient ratio during periods when the charge nurse is taking patient assignments under this subsection. [2023 c.507 §6]

Note: The amendments to 441.765 (Staffing ratios for direct care registered nurses) by section 17, chapter 507, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2026. See section 33, chapter 507, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after July 1, 2026, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

441.765 (Staffing ratios for direct care registered nurses) . (1) As used in this section, “unit” means a hospital unit as defined by the chief executive officer of the hospital or the chief executive officer’s designee.

(2) With respect to direct care registered nurses, a nurse staffing plan must ensure that at all times:

(a) In an emergency department:

(A) A direct care registered nurse is assigned to not more than one trauma patient; and

(B) The ratio of direct care registered nurses to patients averages no more than one to four over a 12-hour shift and a single direct care registered nurse may not be assigned more than five patients at one time. Direct care registered nurses assigned to trauma patients may not be taken into account in determining the average ratio.

(b) In an intensive care unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than two patients.

(c) In a labor and delivery unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than:

(A) Two patients if the patients are not in active labor or experiencing complications; or

(B) One patient if the patient is in active labor or if the patient is at any stage of labor and is experiencing complications.

(d) In a postpartum, antepartum and well-baby nursery, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than six patients, counting mother and baby each as separate patients.

(e) In a mother-baby unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than eight patients, counting mother and baby each as separate patients.

(f) In an operating room, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than one patient.

(g) In an oncology unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than four patients.

(h) In a post-anesthesia care unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than two patients.

(i) In an intermediate care unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than three patients.

(j) In a medical-surgical unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than four patients.

(k) In a cardiac telemetry unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than four patients.

(L) In a pediatric unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than four patients.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, the direct care registered nurse-to-patient ratio for an individual patient shall be based on a licensed independent practitioner’s classification of the patient, as indicated in the patient’s medical record, regardless of the unit where the patient is being cared for.

(4) With the approval of a majority of the members of the hospital nurse staffing committee, a unit can deviate from the direct care registered nurse-to-patient ratios in subsection (2) of this section, in pursuit of innovative care models that were considered by the committee, by allowing other clinical care staff to constitute up to 50 percent of the registered nurses needed to comply with the applicable nurse-to-patient ratio. The staffing in an innovative care model must be reapproved by the committee every two years.

(5) A hospital shall provide for meal breaks and rest breaks in accordance with ORS 653.261 (Minimum employment conditions) , and rules implementing ORS 653.261 (Minimum employment conditions) , and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

(6) Each hospital unit may deviate from a nurse staffing plan, except with respect to meal breaks and rest breaks, including the applicable registered nurse-to-patient ratios under this section, within a period of 12 consecutive hours, no more than six times during a rolling 30-day period, without being in violation of the nurse staffing plan. The unit manager must notify the hospital nurse staffing committee no later than 10 days after each deviation. Each subsequent deviation during the 30-day period constitutes a separate violation under ORS 441.792 (Disposition of complaints) .

(7) A hospital may not require a direct care registered nurse to be assigned to more patients than as specified in this section or in the nurse staffing plan approved by the hospital nurse staffing committee, as applicable.

(8) A charge nurse may:

(a) Take patient assignments, including patient assignments taken for the purpose of covering staff who are on meal breaks or rest breaks, in units with 10 or fewer beds;

(b) Take patient assignments, including patient assignments taken for the purpose of covering staff who are on meal breaks or rest breaks, in units with 11 or more beds with the approval of the hospital nurse staffing committee; and

(c) Be taken into account in determining the direct care registered nurse-to-patient ratio during periods when the charge nurse is taking patient assignments under this subsection.

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

Source: Section 441.765 — Staffing ratios for direct care registered nurses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.320 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.320
446.320 Tourist facility license required
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall establish, operate, manage or maintain a tourist facility, without a license from the Director of the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) Organizational camps operated under rental or leasehold agreements may be licensed either to the landlord or to the tenant provided that the license holder shall be responsible for compliance with ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) to 446.350 (Tourist Facility Account) and the rules adopted thereunder. [1969 c.533 §3; 1973 c.560 §14; 1979 c.696 §4; 1979 c.789 §2a; 1983 c.707 §9; 2009 c.595 §813]

Source: Section 446.320 — Tourist facility license required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.792 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.792
454.792 Rules
Status: in_force

Upon request of a county under ORS 454.795 (County regulation of septage) , the Environmental Quality Commission shall establish by rule a program to regulate the collection, storage, transportation, treatment, recycling and disposal of septage. The rules must include but need not be limited to:

(1) Standards to ensure the safe and appropriate collection, storage, transportation, treatment, recycling and disposal of septage;

(2) A process to issue, deny and revoke licenses or permits for the collection, storage, transportation, treatment, recycling and disposal of septage; and

(3) Any other provision necessary to implement the provisions of ORS 454.782 (Definitions for ORS 454.782 to 454.800) to 454.800 (Land application of septage) . [1999 c.978 §5]

Note: See note under 454.782 (Definitions for ORS 454.782 to 454.800) .

Source: Section 454.792 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.766 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.766
441.766 Exceptions to direct care registered nurse staffing ratios
Status: in_force

(1) Direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratios under ORS 441.765 (Staffing ratios for direct care registered nurses) do not apply to the care of:

(a) Patients in intensive care or critical units in circumstances prescribed by the hospital nurse staffing committee;

(b) Emergency department patients who are in critical condition, until they are stable;

(c) Patients in swing beds, as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services;

(d) Patients, in inpatient units, who are ready for discharge but are facing a barrier to discharge, as indicated by a licensed independent practitioner in each patient’s medical record;

(e) Patients, including patients in an emergency department, who are located in adjacent rooms or the same room in the hospital and who are ready for discharge but are facing a barrier to discharge, as indicated by a licensed independent practitioner in each patient’s medical record;

(f) Patients in outpatient units that operate under a hospital’s license; or

(g) Patients in psychiatric units.

(2) For patients described in subsection (1) of this section, the hospital nurse staffing committee established under ORS 441.762 (Hospital nurse staffing committee) shall adopt a nurse staffing plan that is:

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

(b) Consistent with a tool that measures patient acuity and intensity and that has been calibrated to the applicable unit; or

(c) Approved after the committee has considered:

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

(B) Historic acuity and intensity of the patients in the unit;

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

(D) Ensuring patient access to care.

(3)(a)(A) If the hospital nurse staffing committee does not adopt a nurse staffing plan under subsection (2) of this section, either cochair of the committee may invoke the commencement of a 60-day period during which the committee shall continue to develop the staffing plan.

(B) If by the end of the 60-day period, the hospital nurse staffing committee does not adopt a nurse staffing plan, the members of the committee may extend deliberations for one additional 60-day period only by a majority vote of the members of the committee.

(C) If a quorum of members present at a meeting comprises an unequal number of nursing staff and managers, only an equal number of staff and managers may vote.

(b) If by the end of the initial 60-day period of deliberations or by the end of the second 60-day period of deliberations, if deliberations are extended under subsection (3)(a)(B) of this section, the hospital nurse staffing committee does not adopt a nurse staffing plan, the cochairs of the committee shall submit the disputed plan or parts of the plan, as applicable, to the Oregon Health Authority, and the authority shall initiate expedited binding arbitration.

(c) The arbitrator shall be selected using alternating strikes by the cochairs or their designees from a list of seven drawn from the interest arbitrator panel maintained by the State Conciliation Service.

(d) Arbitration must be scheduled by mutual agreement no later than 30 calendar days after the cochairs submit the disputed nurse staffing plan or the disputed parts of the plan to the authority except as, by mutual agreement, the time may be extended.

(e) The arbitrator shall issue a decision on the nurse staffing plan or the disputed parts of the plan, as applicable, based on the written submissions of evidence and arguments and may not conduct an evidentiary hearing or allow discovery. The arbitrator’s decision must be based on and within the parameters of the versions of the plan or the disputed parts of the plan submitted by the cochairs and must be within the staffing parameters.

(f) The arbitrator shall issue a decision no later than 60 days after the submission of evidence and written arguments.

(g) The hospital shall pay for the cost of the arbitrator. [2023 c.507 §9]

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

Source: Section 441.766 — Exceptions to direct care registered nurse staffing ratios , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.400 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.400
443.400 Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) and 443.991 (Penalties) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Behavioral health needs” means mental, emotional or behavioral disturbances.

(2) “Conversion facility” means a facility that has applied for, or been issued, a conversion facility license as described in ORS 443.431 (Conversion facilities) .

(3) “Direct care staff” means the employees of a residential facility whose primary responsibilities are to provide personal care services to residents, including but not limited to:

(a) Administering medications;

(b) Coordinating resident-focused activities;

(c) Supervising and supporting residents;

(d) Supporting activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, eating and transferring; and

(e) Serving but not preparing meals.

(4) “Licensing agency” means:

(a) The Department of Human Services, if the residential facility that is licensed, or that the Director of Human Services determines should be licensed, is a residential care facility, residential training facility or residential training home; or

(b) The Oregon Health Authority, if the residential facility that is licensed, or that the Director of the Oregon Health Authority determines should be licensed, is a residential treatment facility or residential treatment home.

(5) “Resident” means any individual residing in a facility who receives residential care, treatment or training. For purposes of ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) , an individual is not considered to be a resident if the individual is related by blood or marriage within the fourth degree as determined by civil law to the person licensed to operate or maintain the facility.

(6) “Residential care” means services such as supervision; protection; assistance while bathing, dressing, grooming or eating; management of money; transportation; recreation; and the providing of room and board.

(7) “Residential care facility” means a facility that provides residential care in one or more buildings on contiguous properties:

(a) For six or more socially dependent individuals or individuals with physical disabilities; or

(b) For fewer than six socially dependent individuals or individuals with physical disabilities if the purpose of the facility is to serve individuals with co-occurring behavioral health needs who are more appropriately served in smaller settings.

(8) “Residential facility” means a residential care facility, residential training facility, residential treatment facility, residential training home, residential treatment home or conversion facility.

(9) “Residential training facility” means a facility that provides, for six or more individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, residential care and training in one or more buildings on contiguous properties.

(10) “Residential training home” means a facility that provides, for five or fewer individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, residential care and training in one or more buildings on contiguous properties, when so certified and funded by the Department of Human Services.

(11) “Residential treatment facility” means a facility that provides, for six or more individuals with mental, emotional or behavioral disturbances or alcohol or drug dependence, residential care and treatment in one or more buildings on contiguous properties.

(12) “Residential treatment home” means a facility that provides for five or fewer individuals with mental, emotional or behavioral disturbances or alcohol or drug dependence, residential care and treatment in one or more buildings on contiguous properties.

(13) “Training” means the systematic, planned maintenance, development or enhancement of self-care skills, social skills or independent living skills, or the planned sequence of systematic interactions, activities or structured learning situations designed to meet each resident’s specified needs in the areas of physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.

(14) “Treatment” means a planned, individualized program of medical, psychological or rehabilitative procedures, experiences and activities designed to relieve or minimize mental, emotional, physical or other symptoms or social, educational or vocational disabilities resulting from or related to the mental or emotional disturbance, physical disability or alcohol or drug problem. [1977 c.717 §1; 1987 c.548 §1; 1989 c.224 §95; 1989 c.488 §1; 1991 c.801 §1; 2001 c.900 §183; 2005 c.22 §306; 2007 c.70 §245; 2009 c.595 §777; 2017 c.679 §35; 2017 c.707 §9]

Source: Section 443.400 — Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.322 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.322
453.322 Retention of information
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fire Marshal shall retain for at least five years the information provided by the employer under ORS 453.317 (Hazardous substance survey) .

(2) The State Fire Marshal shall provide copies of the information to each local public health authority as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) , fire district and any public or private safety agency participating in the emergency communications system pursuant to ORS 403.105 (Definitions for ORS 305.823 and 403.105 to 403.250) to 403.250 (Primary public safety answering points) and, upon request, provide copies of the information to the following agencies located within the geographic jurisdiction of the fire district:

(a) Fire districts and other emergency service personnel responding to a hazardous substance incident;

(b) Health professionals;

(c) Law enforcement agencies; and

(d) Local emergency management agencies as described in ORS 401.305 (Emergency management agency of city, county or tribal government) .

(3) The State Fire Marshal may distribute the information provided by an employer under ORS 453.317 (Hazardous substance survey) to persons outside the jurisdiction of the fire district if the State Fire Marshal considers the information essential to the safe control of an emergency.

(4) In addition to the requirements of subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the State Fire Marshal shall provide, upon request, access to the information provided by employers under ORS 453.317 (Hazardous substance survey) to any agency of this state. [1985 c.726 §6; 1989 c.793 §27; 2009 c.718 §23; 2015 c.247 §37; 2015 c.736 §98]

Source: Section 453.322 — Retention of information; distribution of and access to information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.836 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.836
443.836 Department of Human Services approval required for parent or guardian of resident to attend resident or for residents 18 to 26 years of age to continue to reside in developmental disability child foster home
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Child” means a person:

(A) For whom developmental disability services are planned and provided;

(B) Who resides in a developmental disability child foster home; and

(C) Whose needs, as determined by the child’s individual support plan team, are best met if services are provided in a developmental disability child foster home.

(b) “Developmental disability child foster home” has the meaning given that term in ORS 443.830 (Definitions for ORS 443.830 and 443.835) .

(c) “Developmental disability services” has the meaning given that term in ORS 427.101 (Definitions for ORS 427.115, 427.121, 427.154, 427.215, 430.662 and 430.664) .

(d) “Individual support plan team” has the meaning given that term in ORS 443.830 (Definitions for ORS 443.830 and 443.835) .

(2) A child residing in a developmental disability child foster home may not be attended by the child’s parent or guardian without the approval of the Department of Human Services.

(3) A child residing in a developmental disability child foster home who attains 18 years of age and is under 26 years of age may continue to reside in the developmental disability child foster home in which the child resides, if approved by the department.

(4) The department shall adopt by rule standards for granting approvals under subsections (2) and (3) of this section. [2023 c.340 §1]

Note: 443.836 (Department of Human Services approval required for parent or guardian of resident to attend resident or for residents 18 to 26 years of age to continue to reside in developmental disability child foster home) 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 443.836 — Department of Human Services approval required for parent or guardian of resident to attend resident or for residents 18 to 26 years of age to continue to reside in developmental disability child foster home; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.665 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.665
453.665 Licenses
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the Oregon Health Authority shall provide for the issuance, allowance, modification, amendment, revision, suspension and revocation of general and specific licenses that relate to by-product materials, source materials or special nuclear materials and to devices or equipment that utilize any of those materials. The authority may not require a specific license for the use of an X-ray machine within the limits of the license by a licensed dentist, chiropodist or veterinarian or by a person licensed to practice medicine, chiropractic, naturopathic medicine or any other system or method of healing. Otherwise the authority may require registration or a general or specific license or both registration and a general or specific license with respect to any radiation source.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Each application for a specific license shall be in writing and shall state such information as the authority by rule determines both to be necessary to decide the applicant’s technical, insurance, financial or other qualifications and to be reasonable and necessary to protect occupational and public health and safety. At any time after the filing of the application for and before the expiration of a specific license the authority may require further written statements, and may cause inspections to be made as the authority considers necessary, to determine whether the license should be granted, denied, modified, amended, revised, suspended or revoked. An application for a specific license or any statement relating to that application or to any license must be signed by the applicant or licensee.

(b) Each license shall be in such form and contain terms and conditions the authority considers necessary to protect the occupational and public health and safety.

(c) A general or specific license or right to possess or use a radiation source under a general or specific license may not be assigned in any manner without the approval of the authority.

(d) The terms and conditions of any general or specific license may be modified, amended or revised by rule or order.

(e) Subject to any requirement for registration, the authority may by rule recognize a license from any other state or from the federal government as compliance with a license requirement of this section or of ORS 453.635 (State Radiation Control Agency) .

(f) When the authority finds that a radiation source, a use of a radiation source, a user of a radiation source or a class of such sources, uses or users will not constitute a significant risk to the health and safety of the public, the authority may exempt the source, use, user or class, as the case may be, from any requirement for registration or a license. [1961 c.664 §5; 2005 c.21 §1; 2009 c.595 §902; 2017 c.409 §16]

Source: Section 453.665 — Licenses; application; modifications; exemptions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.113 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.113
432.113 Delayed reports of live birth
Status: in_force

(1) When a report of live birth of a person born in this state has not been registered within one year after the date of birth, a delayed report of live birth may be submitted in accordance with rules of the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics. No delayed report shall be registered until the evidentiary requirements as specified by rule have been met.

(2) A certified copy issued as a result of a report of live birth submitted under this section shall indicate the delayed registration and show the date of the registration. The record of live birth shall contain a summary statement of the evidence submitted in support of the delayed registration.

(3) All delayed reports of live birth shall be processed and registered at the Center for Health Statistics.

(4) All certified copies of delayed registrations shall be issued by the state registrar.

(5) A delayed report of live birth may not be registered for a deceased person.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When an applicant does not submit the minimum documentation required by rule of the state registrar for delayed registration or when the state registrar has cause to question the validity or adequacy of the applicant’s sworn statement or the documentary evidence, and if the deficiencies are not corrected, the state registrar, in the state registrar’s discretion, may refuse to register the delayed report of live birth and shall enter an order to that effect stating the reasons for the action. The state registrar shall advise the applicant of the right to appeal under ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) .

(b) The state registrar by rule may provide for the dismissal of an application that is not actively prosecuted. [Formerly 432.140]

Source: Section 432.113 — Delayed reports of live birth; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.625 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.625
454.625 Rules
Status: in_force

In accordance with the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Environmental Quality Commission shall adopt such rules as it considers necessary for the purpose of carrying out ORS 454.605 (Definitions for ORS 454.605 to 454.755) to 454.755 (Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal) . [1973 c.835 §210]

Source: Section 454.625 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.815 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.815
443.815 Judicial review of penalties
Status: in_force

Judicial review of civil penalties imposed under ORS 443.790 (Authority to impose civil penalty) shall be as provided under ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) , except that the court may, in its discretion, reduce the amount of the penalty. [1987 c.431 §8]

Source: Section 443.815 — Judicial review of penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.160 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.160
431.160 Commencement of prosecutions
Status: in_force

The district attorney, county attorney or Attorney General may institute prosecutions for violation of any public health statute by information, by indictment or by complaint verified before any magistrate. [Amended by 1959 c.314 §23; 1973 c.833 §44; 1977 c.582 §13; 1995 c.658 §104]

Source: Section 431.160 — Commencement of prosecutions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.398 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.398
453.398 Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the intent of ORS 453.396 (Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) to impose a fee on the possession of hazardous substances at facilities in this state. These provisions are not intended to relieve any person from any other duty or responsibility imposed by law. [1989 c.833 §122]

Source: Section 453.398 — Purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.630 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.630
450.630 Joint meeting of governing bodies after approval of consolidation
Status: in_force

(1) If the proposal for consolidation is approved by a majority of the votes cast in each affected authority or is approved by a local government boundary commission, the governing body of the authority with the largest population according to the most recent federal decennial census shall call a joint meeting of the governing bodies of the affected authorities. The meeting shall be held at a time and place designated by the governing body calling the meeting, not later than 10 days after the canvass of the vote in the authority last canvassed. The secretary of the authority calling the meeting shall give notice of the time and place of the meeting to each member of the governing body of each affected authority.

(2) At the joint meeting, a majority of the members of the governing body of each affected authority constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The members so assembled shall from among the members elect five or seven persons to serve as board members of the successor joint authority until June 30 following the next regular district election as defined in ORS 255.005 (Definitions) . The board so elected shall immediately meet and organize and shall by resolution declare the joint water and sanitary authority formed. From the date of adoption of the resolution the consolidation is complete.

(3) At the first regular election held in the joint water and sanitary authority after consolidation, five or seven board members shall be elected. The terms of office of the members elected shall be determined by lot at their first meeting after their election. When the resolution proposing consolidation provides for a five-member board for the joint water and sanitary authority, the terms of three of the members first elected to the board shall expire on June 30 next following the date of the first regular district election in the joint authority. The terms of the remaining two members shall expire on June 30 next following the date of the second regular district election in the joint authority. When the resolution proposing consolidation provides for a seven-member board for the joint water and sanitary authority, the terms of four of the members first elected to the board shall expire on June 30 next following the date of the first regular district election in the joint authority. The terms of the remaining three members shall expire on June 30 next following the date of the second regular district election in the joint authority. [1993 c.577 §7]

Source: Section 450.630 — Joint meeting of governing bodies after approval of consolidation; declaration of consolidation; election of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.382 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.382
431.382 Transfer of local public health authority’s responsibility
Status: in_force

(1) If the Oregon Health Authority does not receive state moneys in an amount that equals or exceeds the estimate that the Oregon Health Authority submits to the Legislative Fiscal Office under ORS 431.380 (Distribution of funds) (2), the governing body of the county in which a local public health authority operates or the governing body of a local public health authority may adopt an ordinance or resolution transferring the responsibility for fulfilling the local public health authority’s duties under 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 the other public health laws of this state to the Oregon Health Authority. An ordinance or resolution adopted under this section must specify the disparity in moneys received as described in this subsection.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall prescribe the form and manner of informing the Oregon Health Authority that the local public health authority has made a transfer under this section.

(3) A transfer under this section may not take effect until 180 days after the date on which an ordinance or resolution mandating the transfer is adopted unless the Oregon Health Authority agrees to an earlier effective date.

(4) The local public health authority that makes a transfer under this section is not eligible to receive any moneys pursuant to ORS 431.380 (Distribution of funds) , and the Oregon Health Authority may use the moneys to provide or to contract for the provision of public health programs and public health activities within the local public health authority’s jurisdiction.

(5) If a local public health authority makes a transfer under this section, the Oregon Health Authority:

(a) Is not obligated to provide or to contract for the provision of public health programs and public health activities within the local public health authority’s jurisdiction; and

(b) Has the authority of a local public health authority and local public health administrator within the former local public health authority’s jurisdiction.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The governing body of a county or local public health authority that has transferred the responsibility for fulfilling the local public health authority’s duties to the Oregon Health Authority under subsection (1) of this section may request that the Oregon Health Authority transfer the responsibilities back to the local public health authority.

(b) Upon the receipt of a request made under this subsection, the Oregon Health Authority and the governing body of the county or local public health authority that submitted the request shall enter into an agreement that provides a schedule for, and includes any other information necessary to effectuate, the transfer of responsibilities to the local public health authority. Upon completion by the Oregon Health Authority and the governing body of the terms of the agreement described in this paragraph, the governing body may repeal the ordinance or resolution adopted under subsection (1) of this section.

(c) Unless the criteria established under this paragraph are met, and the Oregon Health Authority agrees to an earlier date pursuant to subsection (3) of this section, the governing body of a county or local public health authority described in this subsection may not request that the Oregon Health Authority transfer responsibilities back to the local public health authority sooner than four years from the date described in subsection (3) of this section. The Oregon Health Authority shall establish by rule criteria described in this paragraph.

(d) A request made under this subsection must include the rationale for the request to transfer responsibilities back to the local public health authority.

(e) Nothing in this subsection is intended to alter or terminate before the specified term an agreement or contract that the Oregon Health Authority entered into during the period when the Oregon Health Authority was fulfilling the responsibilities of the local public health authority.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The governing body of a county or local public health authority that adopts an ordinance or resolution pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall enter into a written agreement with the Oregon Health Authority regarding the transfer.

(b) If the governing body of a county or local public health authority makes a request under subsection (6) of this section, the governing body shall enter into a written agreement with the Oregon Health Authority regarding the transfer back to the local public health authority. The agreement must include a description of the reason or reasons that the governing body made the request under subsection (6) of this section.

(c) The Oregon Health Authority may determine the form and manner of the records described in this subsection. [2015 c.736 §29; 2017 c.627 §5; 2019 c.321 §3]

Note: 431.382 (Transfer of local public health authority’s responsibility) was added to and made a part of 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 431.382 — Transfer of local public health authority’s responsibility; effective date of transfer; eligibility to receive moneys; written agreements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.205 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.205
443.205 Definitions for ORS 443.215 and 443.225
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 443.215 (Policy) and 443.225 (Location and capacity of domiciliary care facilities) , “domiciliary care facilities” means facilities providing residential care to adults, including adult foster homes, group care facilities or residential treatment, training or care facilities, established, contracted for or operated by the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority. [1977 c.779 §3; formerly 184.870; 1987 c.320 §234; 2001 c.900 §181; 2007 c.21 §4; 2009 c.595 §775]

Source: Section 443.205 — Definitions for ORS 443.215 and 443.225 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.060 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.060
431A.060 Designation of trauma areas
Status: repealed

[Formerly 431.609]

Source: Section 431A.060 — Designation of trauma areas; rules; trauma system hospitals (repealed) , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.098 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.098
441.098 Health practitioner referral of patient to treatment or diagnostic testing facility
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 441.099 (Health Licensing Office to ensure compliance with ORS 441.098) and 441.991 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 441.098) :

(a) “Facility” means a hospital, outpatient clinic owned by a hospital, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding birthing center or facility that receives Medicare reimbursement as an independent diagnostic testing facility.

(b) “Financial interest” means a five percent or greater direct or indirect ownership interest.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Health practitioner” means a physician, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685, dentist, direct entry midwife, licensed physician assistant or medical imaging licensee under ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) or a nurse practitioner or nurse practitioner specializing in nurse midwifery licensed under ORS chapter 678.

(B) “Health practitioner” does not include a provider in a health maintenance organization as defined in ORS 750.005 (Definitions) .

(d) “Physician” has the meaning given that term in ORS 677.010 (Definitions for chapter) .

(2) A health practitioner’s decision to refer a patient to a facility for a diagnostic test or health care treatment or service shall be based on the patient’s clinical needs and personal health choices.

(3) If a health practitioner refers a patient for a diagnostic test or health care treatment or service at a facility in which the health practitioner or an immediate family member of the health practitioner has a financial interest, the health practitioner or the practitioner’s designee shall inform the patient orally and in writing of that interest at the time of the referral.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a health practitioner refers a patient to a facility for a diagnostic test or health care treatment or service, the health practitioner or the practitioner’s designee shall inform the patient, in the form and manner prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority by rule, that:

(A) The patient may receive the test, treatment or service at a different facility of the patient’s choice; and

(B) If the patient chooses a different facility, the patient should contact the patient’s insurer regarding the extent of coverage or the limitations on coverage for the test, treatment or service at the facility chosen by the patient.

(b) Rules concerning the form and manner for informing a patient as required by this subsection shall:

(A) Be designed to ensure that the information is conveyed in a timely and meaningful manner;

(B) Be administratively simple; and

(C) Accommodate a provider’s adoption and use of electronic health record systems.

(5) A health practitioner may not deny, limit or withdraw a referral to a facility solely for the reason that the patient chooses to obtain the test, treatment or service from a different facility.

(6) The authority may not impose additional restrictions or limitations on any referral described in this section that are in addition to the requirements specified in subsections (3) and (4) of this section.

(7) In obtaining informed consent for a diagnostic test or health care treatment or service that will take place at a facility, a health practitioner shall disclose the manner in which care will be provided in the event that complications occur that require health services beyond what the facility has the capability to provide.

(8) Subsections (3) to (5) of this section do not apply to a referral for a diagnostic test or health care treatment or service:

(a) For a patient who is receiving inpatient hospital services or services in an emergency department if the referral is for a diagnostic test or health care treatment or service to be performed while the patient is in the hospital or emergency department;

(b) Made to a particular facility after the initial referral of the patient to that facility; or

(c) Made by the facility or provider to whom a patient was referred. [2009 c.792 §3; 2013 c.129 §30; 2013 c.552 §1; 2017 c.356 §69; 2019 c.233 §2; 2019 c.358 §15a]

Note: 441.098 (Health practitioner referral of patient to treatment or diagnostic testing facility) 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 441.098 — Health practitioner referral of patient to treatment or diagnostic testing facility; definitions for ORS 441.098, 441.099 and 441.991; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.586 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.586
446.586 Definitions for ORS 446.586 to 446.606
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 446.586 (Definitions for ORS 446.586 to 446.606) to 446.606 (Prohibition on providing application) :

(1) “Holder or other person” means the manufactured structure owner or other person having an interest in the structure as indicated in the records of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(2) “Last-known address” means:

(a) The address of a holder or other person that is the intended recipient of a notice described in ORS 446.591 (Exception to requirement for submitting information) (4) as set forth in an ownership document, financing statement or other documentation;

(b) If the address for the intended recipient of the notice is not shown on a document or statement, the address of the intended recipient’s principal place of business; or

(c) If the address for the intended recipient of the notice is not shown on a document or statement and the intended recipient does not have a principal place of business, the address of the intended recipient’s residence. [2003 c.655 §13]

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

Source: Section 446.586 — Definitions for ORS 446.586 to 446.606 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.330 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.330
446.330 Rules
Status: in_force

In accordance with ORS chapter 183, the Oregon Health Authority may adopt any rules necessary for the administration of ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) to 446.350 (Tourist Facility Account) and 446.990 (Penalties) , including but not limited to rules, concerning the construction, operation and use of tourist facilities that are necessary to protect the health and welfare of persons using these facilities. The rules shall pertain but not be restricted to water supply, final sewage disposal, surface drainage, maintenance, insect and rodent control, garbage disposal, designation and maintenance of camping space and the cleanliness of the premises. [1969 c.533 §5; 1973 c.560 §16; 1983 c.707 §16; 1985 c.809 §2; 2009 c.595 §818]

Source: Section 446.330 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.277 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.277
441.277 Definitions for ORS 441.277 to 441.323
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 441.277 (Definitions for ORS 441.277 to 441.323) to 441.323 (Effect of trust or temporary management on prior obligations or civil or criminal liabilities) :

(1) “Facility” means a long term care facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) or a residential care facility as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) . “Facility” does not include facilities licensed, certified or otherwise authorized under ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) to 418.327 (Licensing of private residential boarding schools) , 418.470 (Authority to pay for shelter-care homes) , 418.475 (Independent residence facilities) or 418.950 (Definitions for ORS 418.950 to 418.970) to 418.970 (ORS 418.950 to 418.970 inapplicable to existing facilities) by the Department of Human Services.

(2) “Licensee” means any person licensed by the department to operate a facility other than a trustee appointed under ORS 441.281 (Petition for appointment of trustee) or a temporary manager appointed under ORS 441.333 (Appointment of temporary manager) .

(3) “Monitor” means an agent of the Director of Human Services designated by the director to observe the operation of a facility. [1981 c.868 §1; 1987 c.428 §17; 1987 c.548 §5; 2001 c.900 §173; 2003 c.14 §254; 2009 c.539 §20; 2016 c.106 §49]

Source: Section 441.277 — Definitions for ORS 441.277 to 441.323 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.772 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.772
441.772 Leaving a patient care assignment
Status: in_force

A registered nurse at a hospital may not place a patient at risk of harm by leaving a patient care assignment during an agreed upon shift or an agreed upon extended shift without authorization from the appropriate supervisory personnel. [Formerly 441.168]

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

Source: Section 441.772 — Leaving a patient care assignment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.414 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.414
441.414 Effect of ORS 441.402 to 441.419 on right to visitors
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 441.402 (Definitions for ORS 441.402 to 441.419) to 441.419 (Long Term Care Ombudsman Account) shall affect the right of residents of a long term care facility to see visitors of their choice. [Formerly 441.133; 2017 c.441 §19]

Source: Section 441.414 — Effect of ORS 441.402 to 441.419 on right to visitors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.850 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.850
433.850 Prohibition on aerosolizing, smoking or vaporizing in place of employment
Status: in_force

(1) An employer:

(a) Shall provide for employees a place of employment that is free of all smoke, aerosols and vapors containing inhalants; and

(b) May not allow employees to smoke, aerosolize or vaporize inhalants at the place of employment.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section:

(a) The owner or person in charge of a hotel or motel may designate up to 25 percent of the sleeping rooms of the hotel or motel as rooms in which the smoking, aerosolizing or vaporizing of inhalants is permitted.

(b) Smoking of noncommercial tobacco products for ceremonial purposes is permitted in spaces designated for traditional ceremonies in accordance with the American Indian Religious Freedom Act, 42 U.S.C. 1996.

(c) The smoking of tobacco products is permitted in a smoke shop.

(d) The smoking of cigars is permitted in a cigar bar that generated on-site retail sales of cigars of at least $5,000 for the calendar year ending December 31, 2006.

(e) A performer may smoke or carry a lighted smoking instrument that does not contain tobacco or cannabis, and may aerosolize or vaporize a substance that does not contain nicotine or a cannabinoid, while performing in a scripted stage, motion picture or television production if:

(A) The production is produced by an organization whose primary purpose is producing scripted productions; and

(B) The act of smoking, aerosolizing or vaporizing is an integral part of the production.

(f) The medical use of marijuana is permitted in the place of employment of a licensee of a professional licensing board as described in ORS 475C.892 (Prohibition against taking disciplinary action against professional licensee) .

(3) An employer, except in those places described in subsection (2) of this section, shall post signs that provide notice of the provisions of ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) to 433.875 (Short title) . [1981 c.384 §§4,5; 2001 c.104 §161; 2001 c.990 §2; 2007 c.602 §4; 2011 c.234 §1; 2015 c.158 §18; 2017 c.21 §109]

Source: Section 433.850 — Prohibition on aerosolizing, smoking or vaporizing in place of employment; exceptions; posting signs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.517 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.517
433.517 Field investigations and epidemiological studies
Status: in_force

Subject to available funds, the Oregon Health Authority may conduct field investigations and epidemiological studies to quantify the extent of indoor air pollution levels and public exposure in Oregon. Field investigations shall be conducted in a manner that does not compete with the business of private contractors. Epidemiological studies may be conducted to look for the causes of illness and collect and analyze data to identify trends and health impacts, especially where national information on significant potential problems is lacking. [1989 c.1070 §4; 2009 c.595 §677]

Note: See note under 433.502 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 433.517 — Field investigations and epidemiological studies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.235 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.235
433.235 Definitions for ORS 433.235 to 433.284
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 433.235 (Definitions for ORS 433.235 to 433.284) to 433.284 (Adoption of more stringent immunization requirements) :

(1) “Administrator” means the principal or other person having general control and supervision of a school or children’s facility.

(2) “Children’s facility” or “facility” means:

(a) A certified child care facility as described in ORS 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) , except as exempted by rule of the Oregon Health Authority;

(b) A program operated by, or sharing the premises with, a certified child care facility, school or post-secondary institution where care is provided to children, six weeks of age to kindergarten entry, except as exempted by rule of the authority; or

(c) A program providing child care or educational services to children, six weeks of age to kindergarten entry, in a residential or nonresidential setting, except as exempted by rule of the authority.

(3) “Local health department” has the meaning given that term in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) .

(4) “Parent” means a parent or guardian of a child or any adult responsible for the child.

(5) “Physician” means a physician licensed by the Oregon Medical Board or by the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine or a physician similarly licensed by another state or country in which the physician practices or a commissioned medical officer of the Armed Forces or Public Health Service of the United States.

(6) “School” means a public, private, parochial, charter or alternative educational program offering kindergarten through grade 12 or any part thereof, except as exempted by rule of the authority. [Formerly 433.263; 1991 c.255 §1; 1995 c.278 §55; 2001 c.900 §156; 2003 c.14 §246; 2005 c.343 §1; 2009 c.43 §5; 2009 c.595 §647; 2015 c.736 §80; 2022 c.27 §17]

Source: Section 433.235 — Definitions for ORS 433.235 to 433.284 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.455 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.455
448.455 Certification required for operators
Status: in_force

(1) Any potable water treatment plant or water distribution system 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 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) . The operator’s certification must correspond to the classification of the water treatment plant or distribution system supervised by the operator.

(2) A person may not:

(a) Allow any potable water treatment plant or water distribution system to be operated unless the operator is certified or the potable water treatment plant or water distribution system is supervised by an operator certified under the provisions of ORS 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) , 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty) .

(b) Perform the duties of an operator unless the person is certified under the provisions of ORS 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) , 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty) . [1987 c.635 §§10,11; 2001 c.723 §2]

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

Source: Section 448.455 — Certification required for operators , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.315 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.315
442.315 Certificate of need
Status: in_force

(1) Any new hospital or new skilled nursing or intermediate care service or facility not excluded pursuant to ORS 441.065 (Exemption of certain religious institutions) shall obtain a certificate of need from the Oregon Health Authority prior to an offering or development.

(2) The authority shall adopt rules specifying criteria and procedures for making decisions as to the need for the new services or facilities.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An applicant for a certificate of need shall apply to the authority on forms provided for this purpose by authority rule.

(b) An applicant shall pay a fee prescribed as provided in this section. Subject to the approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the authority shall prescribe application fees, based on the complexity and scope of the proposed project.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The authority shall issue a draft recommendation in response to an application for a certificate of need.

(b) The authority may establish an expedited review process for an application for a certificate of need to rebuild a long term care facility, relocate buildings that are part of a long term care facility or relocate long term care facility bed capacity from one long term care facility to another. The authority shall issue a draft recommendation not later than 120 days after the date a complete application subject to expedited review is received by the authority.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An applicant or any affected person who is dissatisfied with the draft recommendation of the authority is entitled to an informal hearing before the authority in the course of review and before a proposed decision is rendered. Following an informal hearing, or if no applicant or affected person requests an informal hearing within a period of time prescribed by the authority by rule, the authority shall issue a proposed decision.

(b) An applicant or affected person is entitled to a contested case hearing in accordance with ORS chapter 183 to challenge the proposed decision of the authority. Following a contested case hearing, or if no applicant or affected person requests a contested case hearing within a period of time prescribed by the authority by rule, the authority shall issue a final order granting, with or without limitations, or denying the certificate of need.

(6) Once a certificate of need has been granted, it may not be revoked or rescinded unless it was acquired by fraud or deceit. However, if the authority finds that a person is offering or developing a project that is not within the scope of the certificate of need, the authority may limit the project as specified in the granted certificate of need or reconsider the application. A certificate of need is not transferable.

(7) Nothing in this section applies to any hospital, skilled nursing or intermediate care service or facility that seeks to replace equipment with equipment of similar basic technological function or an upgrade that improves the quality or cost-effectiveness of the service provided. Any person acquiring such replacement or upgrade shall file a letter of intent for the project in accordance with the rules of the authority if the price of the replacement equipment or upgrade exceeds $1 million.

(8) Except as required in subsection (1) of this section for a new hospital or new skilled nursing or intermediate care service or facility not operating as a Medicare swing bed program, nothing in this section requires a rural hospital as defined in ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) (6)(a)(A) and (B) to obtain a certificate of need.

(9) Nothing in this section applies to basic health services, but basic health services do not include:

(a) Magnetic resonance imaging scanners;

(b) Positron emission tomography scanners;

(c) Cardiac catheterization equipment;

(d) Megavoltage radiation therapy equipment;

(e) Extracorporeal shock wave lithotriptors;

(f) Neonatal intensive care;

(g) Burn care;

(h) Trauma care;

(i) Inpatient psychiatric services;

(j) Inpatient chemical dependency services;

(k) Inpatient rehabilitation services;

(L) Open heart surgery; or

(m) Organ transplant services.

(10) In addition to any other remedy provided by law, whenever it appears that any person is engaged in, or is about to engage in, any acts that constitute a violation of this section, or any rule or order issued by the authority under this section, the authority may institute proceedings in the circuit courts to enforce obedience to such statute, rule or order by injunction or by other processes, mandatory or otherwise.

(11) As used in this section, “basic health services” means health services offered in or through a hospital licensed under ORS chapter 441, except skilled nursing or intermediate care nursing facilities or services and those services specified in subsection (9) of this section. [1989 c.1034 §2; 1993 c.722 §3; 1995 c.727 §39; 2001 c.875 §3; 2003 c.14 §258; 2009 c.595 §751; 2013 c.608 §§17,23; 2017 c.718 §§9,10; 2019 c.456 §5]

Source: Section 442.315 — Certificate of need; rules; fees; appeals; enforcement; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.096 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.096
433.096 Receiving and disclosing registry information
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) , 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) to 192.581 (Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information) or 677.190 (Grounds for suspending, revoking or refusing to grant license, registration or certification) (5) or the client and provider privilege prevents:

(1) Authorized users from providing information to and receiving information from the immunization registry regarding a client’s immunization record or tracking and recall record; or

(2) The immunization registry from:

(a) Providing immunization information to or receiving immunization information from an authorized user regarding a client’s immunization record or tracking and recall record;

(b) Notifying or personally contacting a client or the custodial parent or guardian of a client about the client’s immunization status; or

(c) Providing or publishing information in aggregate form that does not identify a client. [1993 c.297 §4; 2003 c.86 §11; 2007 c.196 §4; 2011 c.71 §4]

Source: Section 433.096 — Receiving and disclosing registry information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.134 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.134
431.134 Communications
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of establishing the foundational capabilities under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) , communications include, but are not limited to, the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to:

(a) Engage in two-way communications with the public through the use of a variety of accessible methods of communication;

(b) Effectively use mass media and social media to transmit communications to and receive communications from the public;

(c) Communicate with specific populations in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate;

(d) Develop and implement educational programs and preventive strategies; and

(e) During a disease outbreak or other disaster or emergency, provide accurate, timely and understandable information, recommendations and instructions to the public.

(2) For purposes of this section, the Oregon Health Authority may adopt rules differentiating between the knowledge, skills and abilities that are necessary for state governance and that are necessary for local governance. [2015 c.736 §12]

Source: Section 431.134 — Communications; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.147 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.147
431.147 Authority to establish other public health programs and activities
Status: in_force

In addition to the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) , the Oregon Health Authority may establish by rule other public health programs, or by rule or order other public health activities, that address specific public health problems or needs. Programs and activities may be established under this section for the purpose of enhancing or expanding a foundational program or for the purpose of addressing a need not addressed by a foundational program. Additional programs and activities may be established under this section in consideration of any advice provided by the Oregon Public Health Advisory Board or upon the authority’s own initiative. [2015 c.736 §22]

Source: Section 431.147 — Authority to establish other public health programs and activities; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.310 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.310
447.310 Standards for curbing
Status: in_force

(1) The standard for construction of curbs on each side of any city street, county road or state highway, or any connecting street, road or highway for which curbs and sidewalks have been prescribed by the governing body of the city or county or Department of Transportation having jurisdiction thereover, shall require not less than two curb cuts or ramps per lineal block to be located on or near the crosswalks at intersections. Each curb cut or ramp shall be at least 48 inches wide, where possible, and a minimum of 36 inches wide where a 48-inch width will not fit, at a slope not to exceed one-inch rise per 12-inch run. If a slope of 1:12 will not fit, a slope between 1:10 and 1:12 is allowed for a maximum rise of six inches and a slope between 1:8 and 1:10 is allowed for a maximum rise of three inches. In no case shall the slope exceed 1:8.

(2) Standards set for curb cuts and ramps under subsection (1) of this section shall apply whenever a curb or sidewalk is constructed or replaced at any point in a block which gives reasonable access to a crosswalk. [1973 c.176 §1; 1975 c.468 §1; 1989 c.224 §117; 1993 c.503 §13]

Source: Section 447.310 — Standards for curbing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.455 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.455
431A.455 Automated external defibrillators required at places of public assembly
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “place of public assembly” means a single building that has 50,000 square feet or more of indoor floor space and where:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The public congregates for purposes such as deliberation, shopping, entertainment, amusement or awaiting transportation; or

(B) Business activities are conducted; and

(b) At least 50 individuals congregate on a normal business day.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 431A.450 (Automated external defibrillators required at health clubs) (3), the owner of a place of public assembly shall have on the premises at least one automated external defibrillator.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section:

(a) A community college or a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) shall have at least one automated external defibrillator on the campus of the community college or public university; and

(b) If the campus of the community college or public university contains more than one place of public assembly, the community college or public university shall ensure that at least one automated external defibrillator is readily available to each place of public assembly.

(4) Subsection (2) of this section does not apply to a building primarily used for worship or education associated with worship. [Formerly 431.690]

Source: Section 431A.455 — Automated external defibrillators required at places of public assembly; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.273 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.273
448.273 Federal Safe Drinking Water Act administration
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that an agreement between this state and the federal government to assume primary enforcement responsibility in this state for the federal Safe Drinking Water Act is in the best interest of this state, subject to the following assumptions:

(1) The federal government provides an annual program grant in an amount no less than that allocated for the state in the 1984 fiscal year.

(2) The federal government provides technical assistance to this state, as requested, in emergency situations and during outbreaks of waterborne diseases.

(3) The federal government must negotiate an annual work plan for the Oregon Health Authority that can be accomplished within the amount of program grant funding available.

(4) The authority adopts standards no less stringent than the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

(5) The authority provides engineering assistance through regional offices in at least four geographically distributed areas in this state.

(6) In cooperation with representatives of local health departments, the authority develops an equitable formula for distribution of available funds to support local health department water programs.

(7) The primacy agreement may be canceled by the authority, upon 90 days’ notice, if at any time the federal requirements exceed the amount of federal funding and the cancellation is approved by the legislative review agency as defined in ORS 291.371 (Salary plan review by legislative review agency) (1).

(8) The federal government can impose financial sanctions against this state if the state fails to meet the objectives of the annual negotiated work plan without reasonable explanation by tying the next annual funding to specific state production and by withholding of funds a possibility if continued unexplained failures occur but no sanction exists to interfere with other types of federal funding in this state.

(9) The federal government may seek to enforce the safe drinking water standards if this state fails to take timely compliance action against a public water system that violates such standards.

(10) Enforcement under subsection (9) of this section may be by injunctive relief or, in the case of willful violation, civil penalties authorized by 42 U.S.C. 300g-3(a) and (b). [1985 c.178 §1; 2001 c.900 §257; 2009 c.595 §856]

Source: Section 448.273 — Federal Safe Drinking Water Act administration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.817 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.817
450.817 Services to other local governments authorized
Status: in_force

A sanitary authority may provide any of the services that it is authorized to provide under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) to other local governments as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) situated within the boundaries of the authority at wholesale, retail or a combination of wholesale and retail. [1993 c.577 §14; 2003 c.802 §120]

Note: 450.817 (Services to other local governments authorized) was added to and made a part of 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 450.817 — Services to other local governments authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.492 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.492
451.492 Financing portion of connection charges
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the rights and duties accorded a city and the owners of property in a city for financing assessments under ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) and 223.210 (Right of property owners to apply for installment payment of assessment) to 223.295 (Limit on city indebtedness) shall apply in the same manner to districts for purposes of financing that portion of a connection charge imposed by a district which is greater than the amount necessary to reimburse the district for its costs of inspection and installing connections with the sanitary sewer mains of the district.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 223.230 (Lien docket) , the financing of connection charges under this section may, at the option of the governing body of the district, be a second lien on real property, which lien shall be inferior only to the mortgage or other security interest held by the lender of the owner’s purchase money. Bonds issued under this section shall be issued separately from bonds otherwise issued under ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) and 223.210 (Right of property owners to apply for installment payment of assessment) to 223.295 (Limit on city indebtedness) . [1985 c.417 §3; 1995 c.333 §25]

Source: Section 451.492 — Financing portion of connection charges; lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.705 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.705
441.705 Definitions for ORS 441.705 to 441.745
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 441.705 (Definitions for ORS 441.705 to 441.745) to 441.745 (Penalties to Quality Care Fund) :

(1) “Direct patient care or feeding” means any care provided directly to or for any patient related to that patient’s physical, medical and dietary well-being as defined by rules of:

(a) The Department of Human Services when the facility is a long term care facility, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , or a residential care facility, residential training facility or residential training home; and

(b) The Oregon Health Authority if the facility is a residential treatment facility or a residential treatment home.

(2) “Person” means a licensee of a long term care facility, a residential care facility, a residential training facility, a residential treatment facility, a residential training home or a residential treatment home, or an unlicensed person who the Director of Human Services finds should be licensed to operate a long term care facility, a residential care facility, a residential training facility or a residential training home, or an unlicensed person who the Director of the Oregon Health Authority finds should be licensed to operate a residential treatment facility or residential treatment home. “Person” does not mean an employee of a licensee or unlicensed person who the Director of Human Services or the Director of the Oregon Health Authority finds should be licensed.

(3) “Residential care facility,” “residential training facility,” “residential training home,” “residential treatment facility” and “residential treatment home” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) .

(4) “Staff to patient ratio” means the number and training of persons providing direct patient care as defined in rules of the:

(a) Department if the facility is a long term care facility, a residential care or residential training facility or a residential training home; or

(b) Authority if the facility is a residential treatment facility or a residential treatment home. [1975 c.328 §9; 1977 c.261 §7; 1987 c.428 §35; 2001 c.900 §177; 2003 c.14 §256; 2009 c.595 §738; 2021 c.392 §6]

Note: 441.705 (Definitions for ORS 441.705 to 441.745) to 441.745 (Penalties to Quality Care Fund) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were 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 441.705 — Definitions for ORS 441.705 to 441.745 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.131 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.131
433.131 Entry into premises used for isolation or quarantine
Status: in_force

(1) Entry into premises used for isolation or quarantine shall be allowed under the following conditions:

(a) The Public Health Director or the local public health administrator may authorize physicians or other health care workers or other persons access to persons or groups of persons who are in isolation or quarantine pursuant to ORS 433.121 (Emergency administrative order for isolation or quarantine) or 433.123 (Petition for court order for isolation or quarantine) as necessary to meet the needs of isolated or quarantined persons;

(b) Only persons authorized by the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator may enter premises used for isolation or quarantine;

(c) An authorized person entering premises used for isolation or quarantine shall be provided with infection control training and may be required to wear personal protective equipment or to receive vaccinations as determined by the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator; and

(d) A person entering premises used for isolation or quarantine with or without authorization of the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator may become subject to isolation or quarantine.

(2) Persons subject to isolation or quarantine and other persons entering premises used for isolation or quarantine are subject to rules and orders adopted by the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator. Failure to comply with rules and orders adopted by the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator is a Class D violation.

(3) If a health care facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) is used as a premises for isolation or quarantine, the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator must consult with the managers of the health care facility regarding how best to meet the requirements of this section.

(4) Nothing in this section prohibits a physician or other health care worker in a health care facility from having access to a person or a group of persons who is in isolation or quarantine pursuant to ORS 433.121 (Emergency administrative order for isolation or quarantine) or 433.123 (Petition for court order for isolation or quarantine) if the infection control procedures and other precautions determined necessary by the Public Health Director are adhered to by the facility and the physician or other health care worker seeking access to the isolated or quarantined person. [2007 c.445 §13]

Source: Section 433.131 — Entry into premises used for isolation or quarantine; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.980 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.980
450.980 Procedure for testing proceedings and acts of sanitary authorities
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 261.605 (Testing validity of certain commission and board proceedings) to 261.630 (Institution of proceeding by elector) relating to court proceedings to test the validity of acts and proceedings of People’s Utility Districts hereby are made applicable, so far as practicable, to the proceedings and acts of sanitary authorities. [1955 c.614 §59]

Source: Section 450.980 — Procedure for testing proceedings and acts of sanitary authorities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.409 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.409
441.409 Report after investigation
Status: in_force

(1) Following an investigation, the Long Term Care Ombudsman or the designee shall report opinions or recommendations to the party or parties affected and, if appropriate, shall attempt to resolve the complaint using informal techniques of mediation, conciliation and persuasion. Complaints of conditions adversely affecting residents of long term care facilities, or complaints of conditions threatening the safety or well-being of residents that cannot be resolved in the manner described in this section, shall be referred to an appropriate state agency.

(2) Programs that promote the safety or emotional or physical well-being of residents of long term care facilities shall be promoted and publicized by the ombudsman and the designees. [Formerly 441.121; 2017 c.441 §15]

Source: Section 441.409 — Report after investigation; referral to other agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.153 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.153
452.153 Budget
Status: in_force

(1) The board of trustees of any district, annually as provided in this section, may levy a tax on all the property in the district to provide moneys for all purposes required under ORS 452.020 (Formation of district) to 452.170 (Deposit and disbursement of moneys collected) during the next succeeding fiscal year. However, the taxes levied under this section may not exceed two-tenths of one percent (0.002) of the real market value of all taxable property within the district, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) .

(2) Each year, immediately after necessary records are made, the county assessor of the county in which the district is situated shall transmit to the board of trustees a statement in writing, showing the total value of all property within the district as ascertained for that year from the assessment rolls of the county.

(3) The board of trustees shall prepare a budget in the form, manner and time prescribed in the Local Budget Law and in accordance therewith fix the amount of money to be raised by taxation for carrying out its functions and activities. In the manner and time prescribed by law, the board shall transmit to the county assessor a statement of taxes that are to be collected. Assessment and collection of taxes levied on property within the district shall be made by the county officers charged with assessment and collection of other property taxes in the county in which the district is situated. [1965 c.609 §2; 1967 c.205 §1; 1973 c.256 §1; 1981 c.640 §10; 1991 c.459 §407]

Source: Section 452.153 — Budget; taxing authority; rate limitation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.140 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.140
433.140 Payment of isolation or quarantine expenses
Status: in_force

(1) The expenses incurred under ORS 433.128 (Conditions of and principles for isolation or quarantine) , when properly certified by the local public health administrator, shall be paid by the person who is isolated or quarantined, when the person is able to pay the expenses.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority may provide general assistance and medical assistance for the person who is isolated or quarantined, on the basis of need, provided that no payment shall be made for the care of any such person in or under the care of any public institution, except as provided in ORS 411.439 (Twelve-month continuation of medical assistance of persons with serious mental illness admitted to state hospital) and 411.447 (Suspension of medical assistance provided to inmates) , or public agency or municipality. [Amended by 1971 c.779 §64; 2007 c.445 §29; 2009 c.595 §645; 2015 c.836 §4]

Source: Section 433.140 — Payment of isolation or quarantine expenses; assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.165 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.165
454.165 Joint agreements for construction and financing of disposal systems
Status: in_force

(1) Any two, or more, municipalities, counties or other political subdivisions, notwithstanding any limitation or provision of municipal charter to the contrary, may, through their respective governing bodies, enter into and perform such contracts and agreements as they consider proper for or concerning the planning, construction, lease or other acquisition and the financing of the disposal system and the maintenance and operation thereof.

(2) Municipalities, counties or other political subdivisions so contracting with each other may also provide in any contract or agreement for a board, commission or such other body as their governing bodies consider proper for the supervision and general management of the disposal system and for the operation thereof, and may prescribe its powers and duties and fix the compensation of the members thereof. [Formerly 449.435]

Source: Section 454.165 — Joint agreements for construction and financing of disposal systems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.621 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.621
446.621 Effect of certificate of title or other documentation of ownership
Status: in_force

(1) A certificate of title for a manufactured structure issued by the Department of Transportation prior to May 1, 2005, is effective as a document evidencing ownership of the manufactured structure. If the manufactured structure does not have a title pursuant to ORS 308.855 or 308.860 (1969 Replacement Part), a tax record showing that a person has paid the ad valorem tax assessment on the structure since 1972 is a document evidencing the person’s ownership of the structure.

(2) The owner of a manufactured structure described in subsection (1) of this section is not required to obtain an ownership document for the structure unless the structure is moved or sold. Except as provided in subsections (3) and (5) of this section, upon the moving or sale of a manufactured structure described in subsection (1) of this section, the owner shall submit the document evidencing ownership of the structure to the Department of Consumer and Business Services as provided in ORS 446.631 (Process for moving manufactured structure) and 446.641 (Sale of manufactured structure having ownership document or that is exempt structure) . Upon receipt of the document, the department shall enter the information regarding the manufactured structure in the department’s records and issue an ownership document for the structure.

(3) If the owner of a manufactured structure has misplaced a certificate of title, the Department of Consumer and Business Services may require the person to provide proof sufficient to satisfy the department concerning any questions about the ownership of the manufactured structure or security interests in the structure. The proof required by the department may include, but is not limited to, completion of an affidavit that:

(a) Is in a form required by the department by rule;

(b) Contains any information the department requires by rule as necessary to establish ownership of the manufactured structure or to determine any security interests in the structure; and

(c) Is verified by the person making the affidavit.

(4) The Department of Consumer and Business Services is not liable to any person for issuing an ownership document based on proof provided under subsection (3) of this section.

(5) The movement or sale of a manufactured structure described in subsection (1) of this section does not require the owner to obtain an ownership document if:

(a) The move or sale will qualify the manufactured structure for recording in the deed records of a county under ORS 446.626 (Recording manufactured structures in county deed records) ; and

(b) The person who will own the structure after the move or sale files an affidavit with the Department of Consumer and Business Services prior to the move or sale stating that the person will apply within 25 business days after completion of the move or sale to have the manufactured structure recorded in the county deed records.

(6) ORS 803.220 (Notification to department of name or address change) does not apply to a certificate of title for a manufactured structure issued by the Department of Transportation.

(7) If the Department of Consumer and Business Services issues an ownership document for a manufactured structure that was previously issued a certificate of title by the Department of Transportation, the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall record in the department’s records and note on the ownership document any unreleased secured interest that was noted on the certificate of title. A secured interest described in this subsection retains the original perfection date of the interest, but provides the same creditor rights and remedies available for a secured interest in personal property perfected under ORS 446.611 (Perfection of security interest in manufactured structure having ownership document) (1). [2003 c.655 §§20,146(2)]

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

Source: Section 446.621 — Effect of certificate of title or other documentation of ownership , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.066 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.066
446.066 Inspection of parks
Status: in_force

The Department of Consumer and Business Services may inspect every mobile home or manufactured dwelling park in order to determine whether it conforms with the provisions of ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) and 446.225 (Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards) to 446.285 (Advisory board training and education programs) and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. Any person operating such facilities shall at all reasonable times, upon request of the department, permit access to all parts of the facilities. [1953 c.490 §14; 1969 c.533 §16; 1973 c.560 §7; 1975 c.793 §9; 1983 c.707 §4; 1989 c.648 §4]

Source: Section 446.066 — Inspection of parks , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.380 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.380
454.380 Limitation on spending for nonconstruction items
Status: in_force

(1) Not more than 20 percent of an assessment imposed by a municipality through a local improvement district for the construction of treatment works in an affected area pursuant to an order of the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 454.305 (Effect of findings) shall be used to pay for nonconstruction items.

(2) As used in subsection (1) of this section, “nonconstruction items” includes engineering work, administrative expenses and legal fees.

(3) If a municipality submits the final local improvement district report to the citizens sewer advisory committee before final action of the governing body on the final local improvement district report, the limitation contained in subsection (1) of this section shall not apply. If the committee requests further documentation and explanation regarding the report, the municipality shall provide such information. Any findings of the committee following this review shall be reported to the commission and to the governing body of the municipality, along with any recommendations the committee may offer. [1987 c.627 §7]

Source: Section 454.380 — Limitation on spending for nonconstruction items; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.532 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.532
441.532 Municipalities authorized to create authority
Status: in_force

Only a municipality may create an authority. Such a municipality may utilize an authority to issue obligations on behalf of the municipality in order to provide hospital facilities for the people of the municipality. No authority shall issue obligations on behalf of more than one municipality. An authority shall not be created or continued in existence for any purpose other than to provide hospital facilities as provided in ORS 441.525 (Definitions for ORS 441.525 to 441.595) to 441.595 (Construction of ORS 441.525 to 441.595) . [1977 c.201 §3]

Source: Section 441.532 — Municipalities authorized to create authority; issuance of obligations; conditions; purpose of authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.212 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.212
431A.212 Intergovernmental agreements
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Revenue and the Oregon Health Authority shall:

(a) Share information necessary for the effective administration of ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) , 431A.183 (Agreements to enforce regulation of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems) , 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) and 431A.218 (Local regulation) ; and

(b) Enter into an agreement for purposes of collecting fee moneys for the authority pursuant to ORS 431A.210 (Fees) from each retailer of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems at the same time that the department collects fee moneys from the retailer under ORS 431A.198 (Licensure) , and transferring the fee moneys collected pursuant to ORS 431A.210 (Fees) to the authority for deposit in the Oregon Health Authority Fund established under ORS 413.101 (Oregon Health Authority Fund) .

(2) The department and each local public health authority that does not require licensure or other authorization pursuant to ORS 431A.220 (Continuity) shall:

(a) Share information 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) and 431A.218 (Local regulation) ; and

(b) Enter into an agreement for purposes of collecting any fee moneys for the local public health authority pursuant to ORS 431A.218 (Local regulation) from each retailer of tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems located within the area over which the local public health authority has jurisdiction at the same time that the department collects fee moneys from the retailer under ORS 431A.198 (Licensure) , and transferring the fee moneys collected pursuant to ORS 431A.218 (Local regulation) to the local public health authority for deposit in a fund of the local public health authority.

(3) The department and each city or local public health authority that requires licensure or other authorization pursuant to ORS 431A.220 (Continuity) shall:

(a) Share information necessary for the effective administration of the licensure or other authorization pursuant to ORS 323.005 (Short title) to 323.482 (Offense of unlawful distribution of cigarettes) , 323.500 (Definitions for ORS 323.500 to 323.645) to 323.645 (Short title) , 323.700 (Definitions for ORS 323.700 to 323.730) to 323.730 (Persons who may bring actions) and 431A.220 (Continuity) and any rules adopted under ORS 323.005 (Short title) to 323.482 (Offense of unlawful distribution of cigarettes) , 323.500 (Definitions for ORS 323.500 to 323.645) to 323.645 (Short title) or 323.700 (Definitions for ORS 323.700 to 323.730) to 323.730 (Persons who may bring actions) ; and

(b) Enter into an agreement under which the city or local public health authority agrees to enforce standards described in ORS 431A.218 (Local regulation) (2)(a) against persons licensed or otherwise authorized by the city or local public health authority under ORS 431A.220 (Continuity) , including through revocation of the license or other authorization of a person that violates the standards or ORS 323.005 (Short title) to 323.482 (Offense of unlawful distribution of cigarettes) , 323.500 (Definitions for ORS 323.500 to 323.645) to 323.645 (Short title) and 323.700 (Definitions for ORS 323.700 to 323.730) to 323.730 (Persons who may bring actions) and any rules adopted under ORS 323.005 (Short title) to 323.482 (Offense of unlawful distribution of cigarettes) , 323.500 (Definitions for ORS 323.500 to 323.645) to 323.645 (Short title) or 323.700 (Definitions for ORS 323.700 to 323.730) to 323.730 (Persons who may bring actions) .

(4) The Oregon Health Authority and each local public health authority shall share information necessary for the effective administration of ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) , 431A.183 (Agreements to enforce regulation of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems) , 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) and 431A.218 (Local regulation) .

(5) Notwithstanding the confidentiality provisions of ORS 323.403 (Application of other statutes) and 323.595 (Application of other statutes) , the department may disclose information received under ORS 323.005 (Short title) to 323.482 (Offense of unlawful distribution of cigarettes) and 323.500 (Definitions for ORS 323.500 to 323.645) to 323.645 (Short title) to a city or local public health authority to the extent the department deems necessary. [2021 c.586 §13]

Source: Section 431A.212 — Intergovernmental agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.165 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.165
448.165 Local government water service plans
Status: in_force

(1) Counties may develop water service plans. These plans should encourage small water systems to combine management functions and to consolidate where possible. Water service plans must be in keeping with county land use plans.

(2) Cities or counties, whichever have authority to issue building permits, must certify that the Oregon Health Authority has approved the construction and installation plans of a proposed water system development and the development plan does not violate city or county water service plans before issuing a building permit.

(3) Counties or boundary commissions are authorized to approve the formation, consolidation and expansion of water systems not owned by cities in keeping with county and city plans. In doing so, counties or boundary commissions should consider whether water service is extended in a logical fashion and water systems have a financial base sufficient for operation and maintenance. [1981 c.749 §13; 2009 c.595 §848]

Source: Section 448.165 — Local government water service plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.635 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.635
441.635 Legislative finding
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that for the purpose of preventing abuse, safeguarding and enhancing the welfare of residents and assuring the dignity and care to which residents are entitled, it is necessary and in the public interest to require mandatory reports and investigations of allegedly abused residents. [1979 c.770 §2; 1993 c.759 §2]

Source: Section 441.635 — Legislative finding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.322 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.322
446.322 Issuance of license
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of a completed application on an Oregon Health Authority form, required fee, and after representation by the applicant that the facility is in compliance with the provisions of ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) to 446.350 (Tourist Facility Account) , and the rules adopted pursuant thereto, and the requirements of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, the authority shall issue a license, unless there is reason to believe noncompliance exists. [1983 c.707 §13; 1985 c.809 §1; 1987 c.414 §24; 1993 c.744 §58; 1995 c.79 §223; 2009 c.595 §815]

Source: Section 446.322 — Issuance of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.350 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.350
433.350 Power of Oregon Health Authority to take possession and order destruction of animal
Status: in_force

When confinement and observation of an animal for purposes of determining infection with rabies will not avoid the necessity of the application of painful or possibly dangerous preventative treatment to a person who has been bitten or scratched by such animal, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority may order possession of the animal to be immediately relinquished to the director or to the authorized representative of the director and may order the animal destroyed for examination of its bodily tissues. [1971 c.413 §3; 2009 c.595 §664]

Source: Section 433.350 — Power of Oregon Health Authority to take possession and order destruction of animal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.402 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.402
441.402 Definitions for ORS 441.402 to 441.419
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 441.402 (Definitions for ORS 441.402 to 441.419) to 441.419 (Long Term Care Ombudsman Account) :

(1) “Administrative action” means any action, inaction or decision made by an owner, employee or agent of a long term care facility or by a public agency that affects the services to residents of long term care facilities.

(2) “Designee” means an individual appointed by the Long Term Care Ombudsman under ORS 441.413 (Appointment of designees) to serve as a representative in a local community in order to carry out the purpose of ORS 441.402 (Definitions for ORS 441.402 to 441.419) to 441.419 (Long Term Care Ombudsman Account) .

(3) “Long term care facility” means:

(a) Any licensed skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility, as defined in rules adopted under ORS 442.015 (Definitions) ;

(b) Adult foster homes, as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) , with residents over 60 years of age;

(c) Residential care facilities, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) ; and

(d) Continuing care retirement communities, as defined in ORS 101.020 (Definitions) .

(4) “Long Term Care Ombudsman Program” means the services provided by the Long Term Care Ombudsman. [Formerly 441.100; 2017 c.441 §10]

Source: Section 441.402 — Definitions for ORS 441.402 to 441.419 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.035 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.035
448.035 Annual license required to operate
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not operate or maintain a public swimming pool, public spa pool, public wading pool or bathhouse without a license to do so from the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) An annual fee of $275 shall be paid for a license to operate a public swimming pool, public spa pool, public wading pool or bathhouse. The annual license fee for each additional public swimming pool, public spa pool, public wading pool or bathhouse, or any combination of those facilities, on the same site is 60 percent of the fee for the first license.

(3) Licenses issued under this section expire annually on a date set by rule. [1961 c.566 §7; 1973 c.215 §5; 1977 c.284 §6; 1979 c.453 §4; 1979 c.696 §6a; 1983 c.781 §3; 1999 c.929 §3; 2009 c.595 §831; 2019 c.510 §2]

Source: Section 448.035 — Annual license required to operate; fees; expiration date , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.123 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.123
431.123 Duties of Oregon Public Health Advisory Board
Status: in_force

The Oregon Public Health Advisory Board shall:

(1) Make recommendations to the Oregon Health Policy Board on the development of statewide public health policies and goals;

(2) Make recommendations to the Oregon Health Policy Board on how other statewide priorities, such as the provision of early learning services and the delivery of health care services, affect and are affected by statewide public health policies and goals;

(3) Make recommendations to the Oregon Health Policy Board on the establishment of the foundational capabilities under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) , the foundational programs under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) and any other public health program or activity under ORS 431.147 (Authority to establish other public health programs and activities) ;

(4) Make recommendations to the Oregon Health Policy Board on the adoption and updating of the statewide public health modernization assessment under ORS 431.115 (Administrative duties of Oregon Health Authority) ;

(5) Make recommendations to the Oregon Health Policy Board on the development of and any modification to the statewide public health modernization plan developed under ORS 431.115 (Administrative duties of Oregon Health Authority) ;

(6) Establish accountability metrics for the purpose of evaluating the progress of the Oregon Health Authority and local public health authorities in achieving statewide public health goals;

(7) Make recommendations to the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Health Policy Board on:

(a) The development of, and any modification to, plans developed under ORS 431.115 (Administrative duties of Oregon Health Authority) for the distribution of funds to local public health authorities under ORS 431.380 (Distribution of funds) ; and

(b) The total cost to local public health authorities of applying the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and implementing the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) ;

(8) Make recommendations to the Oregon Health Policy Board on the use of accountability metrics by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 431.380 (Distribution of funds) to encourage the effective and equitable provision of public health services by local public health authorities;

(9) Make recommendations to the Oregon Health Policy Board on the incorporation and use of incentives by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 431.380 (Distribution of funds) to encourage the effective and equitable provision of public health services by local public health authorities;

(10) Provide support to local public health authorities in developing local plans to apply the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and implement the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) as required by ORS 431.417 (Distribution of moneys to local public health authorities) ;

(11) Monitor the progress of local public health authorities in meeting statewide public health goals, including employing the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and implementing the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) ;

(12) Assist the Oregon Health Authority in seeking funding, including in the form of federal grants, for 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

(13) Assist the Oregon Health Authority in coordinating and collaborating with federal agencies. [2015 c.736 §7; 2017 c.627 §3]

Source: Section 431.123 — Duties of Oregon Public Health Advisory Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.430 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.430
448.430 Certification exception
Status: in_force

The requirements of ORS 448.415 (Certification required for operators) shall not apply to:

(1) Any sewage treatment works with an approved design flow of less than 75,000 gallons a day, if the owner has contracted with a certified operator to provide part-time supervision as the Environmental Quality Commission by rule determines necessary; or

(2) A subsurface sewage disposal system as defined in ORS 454.605 (Definitions for ORS 454.605 to 454.755) . [1987 c.635 §7]

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

Source: Section 448.430 — Certification exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.600 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.600
441.600 Definitions for ORS 441.600 to 441.625
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 441.600 (Definitions for ORS 441.600 to 441.625) to 441.625 (Retaliation against resident exercising rights prohibited) unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Department” means the Department of Human Services.

(2) “Facility” means a long term care facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(3) “Legal representative” means attorney at law, person holding a general power of attorney, guardian, conservator or any person appointed by a court to manage the personal or financial affairs of a resident or person or agency legally responsible for the welfare or support of a resident.

(4) “Person” means an individual and every form of organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, including partnership, corporation, trust, association or administrative agency or political subdivision of this state.

(5) “Resident” means an individual under care in a facility. [1979 c.261 §2; 1987 c.428 §25]

Source: Section 441.600 — Definitions for ORS 441.600 to 441.625 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.994 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.994
438.994 Penalties for ORS 438.710 and 438.715
Status: in_force

(1) In accordance with ORS chapter 183, the Oregon Health Authority may:

(a) Impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation of ORS 438.710 (Licensure of nontransplant anatomical research recovery organizations) or 438.715 (Organization operations) ; and

(b) Suspend or revoke a license issued or renewed under ORS 438.710 (Licensure of nontransplant anatomical research recovery organizations) for a violation of ORS 438.715 (Organization operations) .

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

Source: Section 438.994 — Penalties for ORS 438.710 and 438.715 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.685 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.685
441.685 Monitors
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receipt of a report under ORS 441.645 (Oral report to area agency on aging, department or law enforcement agency) to 441.680 (Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident) or upon receipt of a complaint by a resident or legal guardian of a resident, or other public or private official, as defined in ORS 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) by the Department of Human Services, the Director of Human Services may designate monitors who shall observe the activities of the facility and report to the director. The monitors may be designated without prior notice to the operator or owner of the facility. The monitors shall observe the operations of the facility for a period of not to exceed 10 days, assist the facility by advising it on how to comply with state requirements and shall submit a written report periodically to the director on the operation and condition of the facility.

(2) The monitors shall have access to the facilities to the extent necessary to carry out their duties. The monitors shall also have access to all records pertaining to the operation of the facility.

(3) Upon completion of their investigations, the monitors shall file a final report with the director and may:

(a) Find that problems in the facility have been resolved and recommend that further action by the department is unnecessary;

(b) Find that the problems in the facility are continuing but the facility owner, operator or other controlling person can resolve them within a period of not more than three months, and that during the three-month period the health and welfare of the residents of the facility are not jeopardized thereby; or

(c) Find that the problems of the facility have not been resolved and the department should take steps to obtain compliance with resident care standards and continue monitoring for an additional period.

(4) Associations representing long term care facilities may initiate a peer review process for any facility that is a member of the association and that is the subject of any complaint filed against it under ORS 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.685 (Monitors) , 678.155 (Restrictions on certain standards prescribed by board) and 678.445 (Administration of noninjectable medication by nursing assistant) or any other provision of law. The report of the peer review process shall be submitted to the department. The peer review described in this subsection is in addition to and not in lieu of any other investigation, observation or report of the monitors otherwise required or authorized by ORS 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.685 (Monitors) , 678.155 (Restrictions on certain standards prescribed by board) and 678.445 (Administration of noninjectable medication by nursing assistant) . The association and persons conducting the peer review process acting in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof.

(5) As used in this section:

(a) “Department” means the Department of Human Services.

(b) “Director” means the Director of Human Services.

(c) “Facility” means a long term care facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(d) “Monitor” means an agent of the director designated by the director to observe the operation of a facility. [1979 c.770 §§12,13; 1987 c.428 §32; 1993 c.759 §14; 2001 c.900 §175]

Source: Section 441.685 — Monitors; designation; duties; peer review of facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.053 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.053
441.053 Release of patient presenting with behavioral health crisis
Status: repealed

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Behavioral health crisis” means a disruption in an individual’s mental or emotional stability or functioning resulting in an urgent need for immediate treatment to prevent a serious deterioration in the individual’s mental or physical health.

(b) “Lethal means counseling” means counseling strategies designed to reduce the access by a patient who is at risk for suicide to lethal means, including but not limited to firearms.

(c) “Suicide prevention measures” may include, but are not limited to:

(A) Lethal means counseling; and

(B) Providing information about a suicide intervention hotline.

(2) A hospital with an emergency department shall adopt and implement policies for the release from the hospital’s emergency department of a patient presenting with a behavioral health crisis including suicide prevention measures, if any, that must be taken. At a minimum, the policies must meet the requirements in ORS 441.054 (Discharge of patients receiving mental health treatment) for hospital policies regarding the discharge of a patient who is admitted for mental health treatment. [2017 c.272 §2]

Note: 441.053 (Release of patient presenting with behavioral health crisis) was added to and made a part of 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Sections 1 and 11 (1), chapter 441, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 1. (1) As used in this section, “post-acute care settings” includes:

(a) A setting in which a patient receives in-home care services, as defined in ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) ;

(b) A setting in which a patient receives home health services, as defined in ORS 443.014 (Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105) ;

(c) Skilled nursing facilities, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) ;

(d) Residential care facilities, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) , including assisted living facilities;

(e) Adult foster homes, as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) ; and

(f) Community hemodialysis providers.

(2) The Joint Task Force on Hospital Discharge Challenges is established, consisting of 22 members appointed as follows:

(a) The President of the Senate shall appoint one member from among the members of the Senate.

(b) The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one member from among the members of the House of Representatives.

(c) The Governor shall appoint:

(A) Five members representing hospitals, including at least one member representing a rural hospital, as described in ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) , and one member representing a health system who has expertise in hospice care and home health care;

(B) One member representing nurses who work in acute care settings;

(C) Three members representing health care workers in post-acute care settings;

(D) Three members representing residential care facilities and long term care facilities, including skilled nursing facilities, including one member who has expertise in hospice or home health care;

(E) One member representing commercial insurers that offer health benefit plans;

(F) One member, representing counties, who has expertise in assessing and placing patients discharged from acute care settings into post-acute care settings;

(G) One member representing coordinated care organizations;

(H) One member representing social service providers or federally qualified health centers that serve individuals who are homeless;

(I) One member representing the Oregon Health Authority;

(J) One member representing the Department of Human Services;

(K) One member representing the Governor; and

(L) One member representing outpatient renal dialysis facilities, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(3) The task force shall:

(a) Develop recommendations to address the challenges faced by hospitals in discharging patients to appropriate post-acute care settings, including but not limited to recommendations for:

(A) Streamlining and reducing barriers to training, education, licensure and certification for all classifications of nurses and nursing assistants for work in post-acute care settings while maintaining the quality of the workforce;

(B) Facilitating the timely discharge of patients from hospitals to appropriate placements in post-acute care settings, including by:

(i) Using the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review tool;

(ii) Obtaining medical assistance determinations;

(iii) Improving discharge methodologies; and

(iv) Improving connectivity between hospitals and post-acute care settings for appropriate post-acute care setting placements;

(C) Supporting innovative care models and innovative payment models to increase access to placements in post-acute care settings by patients with complex health needs or who lack stable housing;

(D) Modifying medical assistance and commercial health benefit plan coverage and reimbursement to facilitate appropriate post-acute care setting placements such as by improving benefits for patients in hospitals who are awaiting discharge and increasing reimbursement and benefits for individuals in post-acute care settings;

(E) Increasing available options for and access to community-based placements, including in-home care services, home health care services, adult foster homes, outpatient hemodialysis facilities, hospice care and other potential models of care that may be licensed by the state; and

(F) Opportunities for federal and state partnerships to secure federal resources and the federal approvals needed for such partnerships.

(b) The task force shall consider how each recommendation developed under this subsection relates to the needs of individuals who are experiencing homelessness or who otherwise lack stable housing.

(4) The Legislative Policy and Research Director shall provide staff support to the task force, including but not limited to:

(a) Reviewing strategies that have been successful in other states, including through the use of federal waivers of Medicaid requirements or through demonstration projects under 42 U.S.C. 1315;

(b) Reviewing data and studies related to the challenges faced by hospitals in discharging patients to post-acute care settings;

(c) Reviewing state and federal requirements for licensure, certification and scope of practice for all licensed or certified providers who practice in post-acute care settings;

(d) Reviewing the responsibilities of county and state agencies and the accountability of county and state agencies for conducting clinical assessments and financial assessments of hospital patients who are ready for discharge to post-acute care settings and assisting in the patients’ placements in appropriate post-acute care settings;

(e) Gathering and analyzing data on wages paid to county and state employees with the responsibilities described in paragraph (d) of this subsection, turnover rates of the staff and best practices for hiring and training the staff; and

(f) Gathering and analyzing data provided by hospitals, post-acute care settings and local and state agencies on the main barriers to discharging patients from acute care facilities to appropriate post-acute care settings, including but not limited to:

(A) The primary reasons for delays in discharging patients for post-acute care;

(B) The current overall capacity of post-acute care settings;

(C) The current workforce challenges faced by post-acute care settings;

(D) The rates of reimbursement and methodology for reimbursing care for patients in post-acute care settings;

(E) Coordinated care organizations’ rates of reimbursement and methodologies for reimbursing care for patients in post-acute care settings;

(F) The numbers of days patients remain in hospitals after the patients are ready for discharge and the reasons for the avoidable extended stays; and

(G) Data from acute care facilities on patients’ lengths of stays.

(5) The director may contract with third parties that have expertise in acute care discharges and post-acute care settings to support the work of the task force.

(6) The Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services shall provide data and policy analysis to the task force at the direction of the task force chairperson.

(7) A majority of the voting members of the task force constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(8) Official action by the task force requires the approval of a majority of the voting members of the task force.

(9) The task force shall elect one of its voting members to serve as chairperson and another voting member as vice chairperson.

(10) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.

(11) The task force shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the task force.

(12) The task force may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the task force.

(13) Members of the Legislative Assembly appointed to the task force are nonvoting members of the task force and may act in an advisory capacity only.

(14) Members of the task force who are not members of the Legislative Assembly are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for expenses and serve as volunteers on the task force.

(15) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The task force, at any time, may provide recommendations for administrative changes that do not require legislative action to the Governor and to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health and human services.

(b) No later than December 15, 2023, to the greatest extent practicable, the task force shall report its recommendations for legislative changes to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health and human services. The report need not comply with ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) .

(c) No later than November 15, 2024, the task force shall submit a final report, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , on the findings and recommendations of the task force, which may include recommendations for legislation, to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to health and human services. [2023 c.441 §1]

Sec. 11. (1) Section 1 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2023 c.441 §11(1)]

Source: Section 441.053 — Release of patient presenting with behavioral health crisis , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.052 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.052
441.052 Provision of opioid reversal medication upon discharge or release from hospital
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the discharge or release of a patient, a hospital licensed under this chapter shall provide to the patient at least two doses of an opioid overdose reversal medication and the necessary medical supplies to administer the medication if:

(a) The hospital actively treated the patient for the patient’s opioid use disorder; and

(b) The patient is discharged or released to an unlicensed private residence or other unlicensed setting.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person who is acting in good faith, if the act does not constitute wanton misconduct, is immune from civil liability for any act or omission of an act committed during the course of providing to a patient opioid overdose reversal medications, and the necessary medical supplies to administer the medications, under subsection (1) of this section.

(b) This subsection does not apply to a person involved in the manufacture or sale of opioid overdose reversal medication.

(3) The requirements of subsection (1) of this section do not apply if a patient leaves the hospital against medical advice. [2023 c.297 §2]

Note: 441.052 (Provision of opioid reversal medication upon discharge or release from hospital) 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.

Note: Section 7, chapter 297, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Sec. 7. The Oregon Health Authority shall facilitate access to opioid overdose reversal medications and the necessary medical supplies to administer the medications for hospitals licensed under ORS chapter 441, long term care facilities as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , facilities as defined in section 4 of this 2023 Act [ 430.263 (Provision of opioid overdose reversal medication upon release or discharge from facility that provides detoxification services) ] and facilities as defined in section 6 of this 2023 Act [ 443.454 (Provision of opioid overdose reversal medication upon discharge, release or transfer of resident from facility where resident received addiction treatment) ] for the purposes of carrying out sections 2 [ 441.052 (Provision of opioid reversal medication upon discharge or release from hospital) ], 3 [ 441.698 (Provision of opioid reversal medication and supplies upon discharge or transfer of resident who received addiction treatment) ], 4 and 6 of this 2023 Act. [2023 c.297 §7]

Source: Section 441.052 — Provision of opioid reversal medication upon discharge or release from hospital , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.205 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.205
453.205 Definitions for ORS 453.205 to 453.275
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 453.205 (Definitions for ORS 453.205 to 453.275) to 453.275 (Civil penalty) :

(1) “Art or craft material” means any raw or processed material or manufactured product marketed or being represented by the manufacturer, repackager or principal importer as being suitable for use in any phase of the creation of any work of visual or graphic art of any medium. “Art or craft material” does not include economic poisons subject to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (61 Stat. 163) or drugs, devices or cosmetics, which are subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (52 Stat. 1040).

(2) “Authority” means the Oregon Health Authority.

(3) “Human carcinogen” means any substance listed as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

(4) “Medium” includes, but is not limited to, paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, enamels, jewelry, stained glass, plastic sculpture, photographs and leather and textile goods.

(5) “Potential human carcinogen” means one of the following:

(a) Any substance which does not meet the definition of human carcinogen, but for which there exists sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in animals, as determined by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

(b) Any chemical shown to be changed by the human body into a human carcinogen.

(6) “Toxic substance causing chronic illness” means any of the following:

(a) Human carcinogens.

(b) Potential human carcinogens.

(c) Any substance included in the list of hazardous substances prepared by the Department of Consumer and Business Services pursuant to the Hazard Communication Rule, Division 155, notwithstanding exemptions made for substances on the list which are used in particular forms, circumstances or concentrations, if the health hazard presented by the substance is not the subject of label statements required by federal law. [1985 c.539 §1; 2009 c.595 §890]

Source: Section 453.205 — Definitions for ORS 453.205 to 453.275 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.245 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.245
454.245 Serial bonds
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of the municipality may determine the maturities and tenor of the bonds issued under ORS 454.235 (Election) . However, the bonds shall be serial in character in accordance with present or future provisions of law or the charter. They shall be payable in not to exceed 40 years from the date of issuance thereof, and shall be sold at a price to net the municipality not less than the par value thereof with accrued interest. They shall bear interest at not to exceed six percent per annum payable semiannually.

(2) The amount of any bonds issued under ORS 454.205 (“Municipality” defined) to 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) shall not be within any limitation of indebtedness fixed by law or charter, but shall be in addition thereto. [1973 c.213 §§6,7]

Source: Section 454.245 — Serial bonds; term and content; interest; amount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.817 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.817
433.817 Educational training conducted by public health authority or organization or by other entity or individual approved by Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

Educational training on the treatment of allergic responses, as required by ORS 433.800 (Definitions for ORS 433.800 to 433.830) to 433.830 (Immunity of trained person and institution rendering emergency assistance) , may be conducted by a public health authority or organization or by any other entity or individual approved by the Oregon Health Authority by rule. The training curricula under this section must include the following subjects:

(1) Recognition of the symptoms of systemic allergic responses to insect stings and other allergens;

(2) Familiarity with common factors that are likely to elicit systemic allergic responses;

(3) Proper administration of an intramuscular or subcutaneous injection of epinephrine for severe allergic responses to insect stings and other specific allergens; and

(4) Necessary follow-up treatment. [2013 c.486 §4; 2017 c.101 §44]

Source: Section 433.817 — Educational training conducted by public health authority or organization or by other entity or individual approved by Oregon Health Authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.575 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.575
441.575 Authorities may act jointly
Status: in_force

All powers and responsibilities provided in ORS 441.525 (Definitions for ORS 441.525 to 441.595) to 441.595 (Construction of ORS 441.525 to 441.595) may be exercised and discharged by two or more authorities acting jointly to effectuate the purposes of ORS 441.525 (Definitions for ORS 441.525 to 441.595) to 441.595 (Construction of ORS 441.525 to 441.595) . [1973 c.153 §11]

Source: Section 441.575 — Authorities may act jointly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.602 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.602
440.602 Advisory committee to Central Oregon Health Council
Status: in_force

The Central Oregon Health Council may appoint an advisory committee to advise the council in the performance of the duties of the council. The members of the advisory committee may include representatives of:

(1) Public health agencies serving the region;

(2) Behavioral health agencies for mental health authorities serving the region represented on the council;

(3) Hospital or integrated delivery systems serving the region represented on the council;

(4) Medicaid contractors in each region served by the council;

(5) Safety net clinics;

(6) Health collaboratives;

(7) The dental profession;

(8) School and educational service districts;

(9) The business community;

(10) Primary care clinics; and

(11) Independent physician associations. [2011 c.418 §15; 2015 c.359 §3]

Source: Section 440.602 — Advisory committee to Central Oregon Health Council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.065 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.065
433.065 Procedures for HIV testing
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall by rule prescribe procedures:

(a) Whereby a worker who has experienced an occupational exposure may request or cause to be requested the source person’s voluntary consent to an HIV test;

(b) Whereby a person who, while being administered health care, has experienced a substantial exposure from a worker shall be given notice of such exposure and be given opportunity to request or cause to be requested the worker’s voluntary consent to an HIV test; and

(c) Whereby a person who has experienced a substantial exposure shall be offered information about HIV infection, methods of preventing HIV infection and HIV tests.

(2) Rules prescribing procedures under subsection (1)(a) of this section may require the participation or intervention of the health care facility and licensed health care provider providing care to the source person and may require the further participation or intervention of the local public health administrator or local public health officer.

(3) Where the source person under subsection (1)(a) of this section is not known to be under the care of a health care facility or provider or cannot be located, and in the case of procedures under subsection (2) of this section, the rules may require the participation and intervention of the local public health administrator.

(4) The rules under this section may also include, but need not be limited to, time frames within which the notice and other procedures are to be performed and by whom, prescribed forms for reporting of exposures, and for recording of results of procedures undertaken and restrictions upon disclosure of such reports and records only to specific persons.

(5) If the source person is deceased, the source person’s next of kin may provide voluntary consent under this section. [1989 c.878 §2; 2009 c.595 §636; 2012 c.26 §3]

Source: Section 433.065 — Procedures for HIV testing; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.740 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.740
431.740 Notice to boundary commission
Status: in_force

(1) If a boundary commission has jurisdiction of the affected territory, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall file the findings and order with such boundary commission. If the affected territory is not within the jurisdiction of a boundary commission, the director shall file the findings and order with the county court of the county having jurisdiction of the territory.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority and the Environmental Quality Commission shall use their applicable powers of enforcement to insure that the service facilities are constructed or installed in conformance with the approved plans and schedules. [1973 c.361 §8; 2009 c.595 §583]

Source: Section 431.740 — Notice to boundary commission; service facilities to conform to plans and schedules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.615 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.615
442.615 Financial assistance
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Financial assistance” includes:

(A) Charity care, as defined in ORS 442.601 (Definitions) ; or

(B) An adjustment to a patient’s costs for care under ORS 442.614 (Requirements for financial assistance policies) (1)(a).

(b) “Hospital” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.612 (Definitions) .

(2) Using the process prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority under subsection (3) of this section, a hospital licensed under ORS 441.025 (License issuance) shall screen a patient for presumptive eligibility for financial assistance if the patient:

(a) Is uninsured;

(b) Is enrolled in the state medical assistance program; or

(c) Owes the hospital more than $500.

(3) The authority shall adopt by rule the process for screening a patient for presumptive eligibility for financial assistance under subsection (2) of this section. The rules and process must:

(a) Prohibit a hospital from requiring a patient to provide documentation or other verification;

(b) Ensure that the process will not cause any negative impact on the patient’s credit score;

(c) Require a hospital, before sending a bill to the patient, to conduct the screening and apply any financial assistance for which the patient qualifies to the bill; and

(d) Require the hospital to notify a patient if the patient has been screened and to explain to the patient, in language approved by the authority, how to apply for financial assistance if financial assistance was denied, or how to apply for additional financial assistance above what the patient received.

(4) A patient may apply for financial assistance:

(a) If the patient was screened for presumptive eligibility for financial assistance and was found not to be eligible or the patient disagrees with the amount of the financial assistance that was offered;

(b) If a patient was not screened for presumptive eligibility for financial assistance; or

(c) Any time up to 12 months after a patient pays for the services that the hospital provided.

(5) A hospital may require a patient who applies for financial assistance under subsection (4) of this section to provide documentation or verification of information reported as necessary for the hospital to determine the patient’s eligibility for financial assistance.

(6) If a patient applies for financial assistance after having paid for the services and the patient is found to have been eligible for financial assistance when the services were provided:

(a) The hospital shall refund the amount of financial assistance for which the patient qualified;

(b) If the hospital previously determined, incorrectly, that the patient did not qualify for financial assistance for the services based on information provided by the patient at the time of the incorrect determination, the hospital shall also pay the patient interest on the amount of financial assistance at the rate set by the Federal Reserve and any other associated reasonable costs, such as legal expenses and fees, incurred by the patient in securing financial assistance; and

(c) If the hospital sold the debt to a collection agency or authorized a collection agency to collect debts on behalf of the hospital, the hospital shall notify the collection agency that the debt is invalid.

(7) If a patient applies for financial assistance and the hospital determines that the patient is eligible for financial assistance based on documentation provided by the patient, the patient’s eligibility for financial assistance continues for nine months following the hospital’s determination, and the patient may not be required to reapply for financial assistance for services provided during that nine-month period.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A hospital must have a written process that is in plain English, and in other languages as required by law, for a patient to appeal a hospital’s denial of financial assistance, in whole or in part, and that allows the patient, or an individual acting on behalf of the patient, to correct any deficiencies in documentation or to request a review of the denial by the hospital’s chief financial officer or the chief financial officer’s designee. The authority shall prescribe by rule the requirements for the appeal process.

(b) If a hospital denies a patient’s application for financial assistance, whether in whole or in part, the hospital must notify the patient of the denial and include in the notice an explanation of the hospital’s appeal process.

(9) During the pendency of an appeal that is filed using a hospital’s appeal process under subsection (8) of this section, if:

(a) The hospital has initiated collection activities, the hospital must suspend all collection activities; and

(b) The hospital sold the debt under appeal to a collection agency or has authorized a collection agency to collect debts on behalf of the hospital, the hospital must notify the collection agency to suspend collection activities. [2023 c.263 §1]

Note: 442.615 (Financial assistance) becomes operative July 1, 2024. See section 6, chapter 263, Oregon Laws 2023.

Note: 442.615 (Financial assistance) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was 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.

Note: Section 5, chapter 263, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:

Sec. 5. A hospital is not required to have in place an appeals process described in section 1 (8) of this 2023 Act [ 442.615 (Financial assistance) (8)] before January 1, 2025. [2023 c.263 §5]

Source: Section 442.615 — Financial assistance; screening for eligibility; processing; appeals; collections; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.661 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.661
446.661 Definitions for ORS 446.661 to 446.756
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 446.661 (Definitions for ORS 446.661 to 446.756) to 446.756 (Violation of consigned manufactured structure transfer) :

(1) “Dealer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) .

(2) “Insured institution” has the meaning given that term in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) .

(3) “Manufactured dwelling” has the meaning given that term in ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) .

(4) “Manufactured structure” means:

(a) A manufactured structure, as defined in ORS 446.561 (Definitions for ORS 446.566 to 446.646) ; or

(b) A recreational vehicle, as defined in ORS 174.101 (“Manufactured structure,” “recreational vehicle” defined) , that is more than eight and one-half feet wide. [2003 c.655 §24; 2011 c.166 §2; 2019 c.585 §11a]

Note: 446.661 (Definitions for ORS 446.661 to 446.756) to 446.756 (Violation of consigned manufactured structure transfer) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 446 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 446.661 — Definitions for ORS 446.661 to 446.756 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.416 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.416
443.416 Inspection of facilities
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Human Services or authorized representative shall periodically visit and inspect every residential care facility, residential training facility or residential training home to determine whether it is maintained and operated in accordance with ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) and the rules of the director, and to consult with and advise management concerning methods of care, treatment, training, records, housing and equipment. Employees of the Department of Human Services and the State Fire Marshal or authorized representative on request shall be permitted access to the premises and records of individuals in the facility or home that are pertinent to fire safety.

(2) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority or authorized representative shall periodically visit and inspect every residential treatment facility or residential treatment home to determine whether it is maintained and operated in accordance with ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) and the rules of the director, and to consult with and advise management concerning methods of care, treatment, training, records, housing and equipment. Employees of the Oregon Health Authority and the State Fire Marshal or authorized representative on request shall be permitted access to the premises and records of individuals in the facility or home that are pertinent to fire safety. [Formerly 443.435]

Source: Section 443.416 — Inspection of facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.091 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.091
447.091 Contracts with sanitary districts and authorities and service districts for inspection of building sewers
Status: in_force

The Department of Consumer and Business Services or local government administering the plumbing specialty code adopted under ORS 447.020 (Plumbing to conform to state building code) (2) may, upon request of any sanitary district formed pursuant to ORS 450.005 (Definitions for ORS 450.005 to 450.245) to 450.245 (Application of ORS 450.005 to 450.245 to districts organized under former laws) , sanitary authority established under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) , or county service district established under ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.610 (Advisory committee for emergency communications system) , contract for the inspection of building sewers constructed to connect a district sewage system if inspectors employed by such district are certified for sewer inspections under ORS 455.715 (Definitions for ORS 455.715 to 455.740) to 455.740 (Denial of certificate) . [1977 c.828 §4]

Source: Section 447.091 — Contracts with sanitary districts and authorities and service districts for inspection of building sewers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.746 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.746
446.746 Manufactured structure dealer criminal offenses
Status: in_force

(1) A manufactured structure dealer improperly operates a manufactured structure dealership and is subject to the penalties under this section if the dealer commits any of the following crimes:

(a) A manufactured structure dealer commits the crime of failure to obtain a supplemental license if the dealer has a manufactured structure dealer license and opens any additional place of business using the same business name without first obtaining a supplemental license under ORS 446.716 (Additional places of business) .

(b) A manufactured structure dealer commits the crime of failure to obtain a corrected dealer license if the dealer moves a place of business or changes the business name without first obtaining a corrected dealer license under ORS 446.716 (Additional places of business) .

(c) A manufactured structure dealer commits the crime of failure to maintain proper manufactured structure dealer records if the dealer does not keep records or books with all of the following information concerning a used manufactured structure the dealer handles:

(A) A record of the purchase, sale or exchange or of the dealer’s receipt for purpose of sale.

(B) A description of the manufactured structure.

(C) The name and address of the seller, the purchaser and the alleged owner or other person from whom the manufactured structure was purchased or received or to whom it was sold or delivered.

(D) A duly assigned ownership document or other document evidencing ownership or a bill of sale from the registered owner of the manufactured structure from the time of delivery to the dealer until the dealer disposes of the manufactured structure.

(d) A manufactured structure dealer commits the crime of failure to allow administrative inspection if the dealer refuses to allow the Department of Consumer and Business Services to inspect the dealer’s records and manufactured structures in the possession of the dealer at any time during normal business hours.

(e) A manufactured structure dealer commits the crime of failure to allow police inspection if the dealer refuses to allow a police officer to conduct an inspection of the dealer’s records and manufactured structures in the possession of the dealer at any time during normal business hours.

(f) A manufactured structure dealer commits the crime of failure to exhibit the manufactured structure dealer license if the dealer fails to exhibit the license at the place of business of the dealer at all times while the license is in force. This paragraph does not apply to dealer activity at a temporary exhibition of manufactured structures.

(g) A manufactured structure dealer commits the crime of failure to satisfy an interest in a manufactured structure if, within 15 days after transfer of any interest in a manufactured structure to the dealer by a person other than another manufactured structure dealer, or within 15 days after receiving the ownership document for a manufactured structure obtained from another manufactured structure dealer, the dealer fails to satisfy:

(A) The interest of any person from whom the dealer purchased or obtained the manufactured structure;

(B) The interest of any person from whom the person described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph leased the manufactured structure; and

(C) All security interests in the manufactured structure entered into prior to the time of transfer.

(h) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a manufactured structure dealer commits the crime of failure to report an interest transfer for a manufactured structure if, 90 calendar days after a transfer of interest that is subject to ORS 446.736 (Transfer of interest by dealer) , the dealer has failed to submit:

(A) An application to the Department of Consumer and Business Services for an ownership document; or

(B) Sufficient information to a lender to allow the lender to make an application to the department for an ownership document.

(i) A person commits the crime of acting as a manufactured structure dealer while under suspension, revocation or cancellation if the person conducts business as a manufactured structure dealer in this state and the person’s manufactured structure dealer license is revoked, canceled or suspended, regardless of whether the person is licensed as a manufactured structure dealer in another jurisdiction.

(j) A manufactured structure dealer commits the crime of failure to maintain bond or letter of credit coverage if the dealer permits a bond or letter of credit to lapse during the period that the bond or letter of credit is required under ORS 446.691 (Issuance of dealer license) , 446.696 (Renewal of dealer license) or 446.701 (Issuance of temporary manufactured structure dealer license) or if the dealer fails to purchase a bond or letter of credit that complies with ORS 446.726 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) .

(2) A dealer is not considered to have committed the crime described in subsection (1)(h) of this section if the dealer demonstrates that:

(a) The dealer has made a good faith effort to comply; and

(b) The dealer’s failure to make an application or provide information is due to circumstances beyond the dealer’s control.

(3) The crimes described in this section are subject to the following penalties:

(a) The crime described in subsection (1)(a) of this section, failure to obtain a supplemental license, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) The crime described in subsection (1)(b) of this section, failure to obtain a corrected dealer license, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) The crime described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, failure to maintain proper manufactured structure dealer records, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(d) The crime described in subsection (1)(d) of this section, failure to allow administrative inspection, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(e) The crime described in subsection (1)(e) of this section, failure to allow police inspection, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(f) The crime described in subsection (1)(f) of this section, failure to exhibit the manufactured structure dealer license, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(g) The crime described in subsection (1)(g) of this section, failure to satisfy an interest in a manufactured structure, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(h) The crime described in subsection (1)(h) of this section, failure to report an interest transfer for a manufactured structure, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(i) The crime described in subsection (1)(i) of this section, acting as a manufactured structure dealer while under suspension, revocation or cancellation, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(j) The crime described in subsection (1)(j) of this section, failure to maintain bond or letter of credit coverage, is a Class A misdemeanor. [2003 c.655 §37]

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

Source: Section 446.746 — Manufactured structure dealer criminal offenses; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.460 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.460
448.460 Special certification provisions
Status: in_force

On and after September 27, 1987, an operator holding a current Oregon water treatment certification issued under a voluntary certification program shall be considered certified under the program established under ORS 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) at the same classification and grade. Certification of operators by any state that, as determined by the Oregon Health Authority, accepts certifications made under ORS 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) , 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty) , shall be accorded reciprocal treatment and shall be recognized as valid and sufficient within the purview of ORS 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) , 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty) , if in the judgment of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, the certification requirements of such state are substantially equivalent to the requirements of ORS 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) , 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty) or any rule adopted under ORS 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) , 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty) . [1987 c.635 §12; 2009 c.595 §869]

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

Source: Section 448.460 — Special certification provisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.712 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.712
441.712 Notice of civil penalty
Status: in_force

(1) Any civil penalty under ORS 441.710 (Civil penalties) shall be imposed in the manner provided by ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) , the person to whom the notice is addressed shall have 10 days from the date of service of the notice in which to make written application for a hearing before:

(a) The Director of Human Services if the facility is a long term care facility, residential care facility, residential training facility or residential training home; or

(b) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority if the facility is a residential treatment facility or residential treatment home. [1977 c.261 §6; 1987 c.428 §37; 1991 c.734 §23; 2003 c.14 §257; 2009 c.595 §740]

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

Source: Section 441.712 — Notice of civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.720 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.720
438.720 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may:

(a) Adopt rules to implement ORS 438.705 (Definitions for ORS 438.705 to 438.720 and 438.994) to 438.720 (Rules) and 438.994 (Penalties for ORS 438.710 and 438.715) ;

(b) Inspect the premises and records of a nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization as is reasonably necessary to determine compliance with ORS 438.710 (Licensure of nontransplant anatomical research recovery organizations) and 438.715 (Organization operations) ; and

(c) In lieu of conducting inspections authorized under paragraph (b) of this subsection, accept accreditation from an accrediting body approved by the authority.

(2) To be approved under subsection (1)(c) of this section, an accrediting body must:

(a) Require a nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization to document processes related to the recovery, handling and distribution of anatomical material and submit to the accrediting body that documentation.

(b) Require a nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization to keep and maintain all records related to the recovery or distribution of anatomical material for at least 10 years.

(c) Conduct, or have a designee conduct, regular on-site compliance inspections of a nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization’s records, processes and materials relating to:

(A) Donor intake;

(B) Acquisition, preparation, labeling, packaging, storage and distribution of anatomical material; and

(C) Any inspection of a facility owned or operated by the nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization. [2013 c.356 §4]

Source: Section 438.720 — Rules; inspection of organization premises and records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.810 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.810
433.810 Duties of Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall:

(1) Adopt rules necessary for the administration of ORS 433.800 (Definitions for ORS 433.800 to 433.830) to 433.830 (Immunity of trained person and institution rendering emergency assistance) , including defining circumstances under which ORS 433.800 (Definitions for ORS 433.800 to 433.830) to 433.815 (Educational training) , 433.817 (Educational training conducted by public health authority or organization or by other entity or individual approved by Oregon Health Authority) and 433.825 (Availability of doses of epinephrine, glucagon and medication that treats adrenal insufficiency to trained persons) shall apply. The authority shall include input from the educational system, health care provider organizations and other interested parties when adopting rules or amending those rules.

(2) Develop or approve protocols for educational training as described in ORS 433.815 (Educational training) and 433.817 (Educational training conducted by public health authority or organization or by other entity or individual approved by Oregon Health Authority) , including the use of mechanisms for periodic retraining of individuals, and provide the protocols for educational training upon request to schools, health care professionals, parents or guardians of students or other interested parties. [1981 c.367 §2; 1989 c.299 §4; 1997 c.345 §3; 2009 c.595 §683; 2013 c.486 §5]

Source: Section 433.810 — Duties of Oregon Health Authority; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.115 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.115
446.115 Sanitation of parks
Status: in_force

(1) The owner or operator of a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park is responsible for the sanitary condition of the park grounds and buildings.

(2) No person shall allow a pet animal of the person to run at large or to create any health hazard within a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park. [1959 c.562 §§8,9; 1967 c.247 §8; 1969 c.533 §23; 1973 c.560 §12; 1989 c.648 §12]

Source: Section 446.115 — Sanitation of parks; pets to be controlled , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).