ORS § 442.846 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.846
442.846 Patient safety data not admissible in civil actions
Status: in_force

(1) Patient safety data and reports obtained by a patient safety reporting program from participants are confidential and privileged and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action, including but not limited to a judicial, administrative, arbitration or mediation proceeding. Patient safety data, patient safety activities and reports are not subject to:

(a) Civil or administrative subpoena;

(b) Discovery in connection with a civil action, including but not limited to a judicial, administrative, arbitration or mediation proceeding; or

(c) Disclosure under state public records law pursuant to ORS 442.820 (Oregon Patient Safety Commission) (3) and, if permissible, federal public records laws.

(2) The privilege established under this section does not apply to records of a patient’s medical diagnosis and treatment and to records of a participant created in the ordinary course of business.

(3) Patient safety data, collected or developed for the purpose of and with the intent to communicate with or to make a disclosure or report to the patient safety reporting program, that are contained in the business records of the participant are confidential and not subject to civil or administrative subpoena or to discovery in a civil action, including but not limited to a judicial, administrative, arbitration or mediation proceeding.

(4) The following persons are not subject to an action for civil damages for affirmative actions taken, acts of omission or statements made in good faith:

(a) A person serving on the Oregon Patient Safety Commission Board of Directors;

(b) A person serving on a committee established by the board;

(c) A person communicating information to the Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program; or

(d) A person conducting a study or investigation on behalf of the program.

(5) A participant or a representative of the Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program may not be examined in any civil action, including but not limited to a judicial, administrative, arbitration or mediation proceeding, as to whether a communication of any kind, including oral and written communication, has been made or shared with another participant or with the program regarding patient safety data, patient safety activities, reports, records, memoranda, analyses, deliberative work, statements or event investigations and analyses, provided the communication was made with the intent of making a disclosure to or preparing a report to be submitted to the Oregon Patient Safety Commission.

(6) Nothing in this section may be construed to:

(a) Limit or discourage patient safety activities of or among participants or the voluntary reporting of patient safety data by one or more participants, individually or jointly, to a patient safety reporting program;

(b) Affect other privileges that are available under federal or state laws that provide greater peer review or confidentiality protections than do the protections afforded under ORS 442.819 (Definitions for ORS 442.819 to 442.851) to 442.851 (Limit on amounts collected to fund Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program) ;

(c) Preempt or otherwise affect mandatory reporting requirements under Oregon law or licensing or certification requirements of state or federal law; or

(d) Diminish obligations of participants to comply with state and federal laws pertaining to quality assurance, personnel management and infection control requirements.

(7) Reporting or sharing of patient safety data by a participant is not a waiver of any privilege or protection established under ORS 442.819 (Definitions for ORS 442.819 to 442.851) to 442.851 (Limit on amounts collected to fund Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program) or other Oregon law. [2003 c.686 §12; 2023 c.89 §6]

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

Source: Section 442.846 — Patient safety data not admissible in civil actions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.990 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.990
451.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 451.600 (Restrictions on altering, repairing or connecting with a service facility) or any regulation adopted pursuant to ORS 451.570 (Regulations for sewage disposal, solid waste disposal, street cleaning and other authorized purposes) is a misdemeanor. [1959 c.673 §3; 1973 c.785 §31]

Source: Section 451.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.797 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.797
454.797 Assessment of county for expenses of rulemaking
Status: in_force

(1) If a county requests the Environmental Quality Commission to adopt rules under ORS 454.792 (Rules) in order that the county may be allowed to perform the duties of the Department of Environmental Quality under ORS 454.782 (Definitions for ORS 454.782 to 454.800) to 454.800 (Land application of septage) , the department may assess the county for the reasonable expenses of the department and the commission in carrying out the rulemaking proceeding.

(2) The department shall recover the costs of the department and the commission in conducting the rulemaking proceeding in the following manner:

(a) The county shall fully reimburse the department for the reasonable costs of the rulemaking process.

(b) The department shall appropriately document the direct and indirect costs of the department and the commission and collect payment for such costs from the county. The department shall collect a deposit from the county, against which the department shall bill until the deposit is depleted. When the deposit is depleted, the department shall collect an additional deposit. The county shall submit an initial deposit of the estimated expenses of the department and the commission in completing the rulemaking process before the commission begins the process. The department shall deliver to the county an accounting of all charges and the amount of the deposit remaining at the closure of each month’s accounting records.

(3) All moneys collected by the Department of Environmental Quality pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the General Fund of the State Treasury to an account of the Department of Environmental Quality. Such moneys are continuously appropriated to the Department of Environmental Quality for the payment of expenses of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Environmental Quality Commission in conducting the rulemaking proceeding under ORS 454.792 (Rules) .

(4) A county may fund the assessment charged under subsections (1) and (2) of this section from any public or private financial resources available to the county, including but not limited to community development funds received from the Oregon Business Development Department. [1999 c.978 §7]

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

Source: Section 454.797 — Assessment of county for expenses of rulemaking , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.245 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.245
452.245 Pesticide use
Status: in_force

In exercising its powers under ORS 452.210 (County contracts with cities, vector control districts or other counties on vector control) to 452.250 (Interference prohibited) , a county court:

(1) May not order the application of pesticides to waters in the county that are frequented by waterfowl or that contain any game fish without obtaining annual approval of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission.

(2) May not order the application of pesticides for public health vectors without first obtaining the approval of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. [1981 c.640 §5; 2007 c.258 §10]

Source: Section 452.245 — Pesticide use; consent of State Fish and Wildlife Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.440 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.440
451.440 Plans for service facilities
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to initiation of the formation of a district, the county court may cause engineering and program plans to be prepared. The plans may include:

(a) Preliminary plans for the service facilities to be constructed or provided.

(b) Estimated costs of construction, maintenance and operation.

(c) Recommendations as to boundaries of the district.

(d) Recommendations as to use of any portion of the proposed service facilities for areas in the county outside the district at some future date and the portion of the cost of such works which should be borne by such areas when use is made of any portion of the facilities.

(e) Recommendations as to the extent to which the proposed service facilities may be integrated into other service facilities constructed or being constructed by other districts under ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.610 (Advisory committee for emergency communications system) or by other public agencies and the fair and equitable amount of the cost of construction of such other facilities the district should bear.

(2) If a district is formed or granted authority to provide additional types of service facilities, the county court may require the district to reimburse the county for the cost of engineering and program plans prepared in accordance with this section. [1955 c.685 §4; 1961 c.576 §6; 1963 c.515 §10; 1971 c.291 §5; 1971 c.727 §130; 1973 c.785 §9; 1989 c.374 §4]

Source: Section 451.440 — Plans for service facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.755 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.755
433.755 Additional information required before permit issued
Status: in_force

(1) In reviewing an application for a permit to hold an outdoor mass gathering, the county governing body may require such plans, specifications and reports as it may deem necessary for proper review and it may request and shall receive from all public officers, departments and agencies of the state and its political subdivisions such cooperation and assistance as it may deem necessary. If the county governing body determines upon examination of the permit application that the outdoor mass gathering creates a potential for injury to persons or property, the county governing body may require organizers to obtain an insurance policy in an amount commensurate with the risk, but not exceeding the limitation for liability of a local public body under ORS 30.272 (Limitations on liability of local public bodies for personal injury and death) (3). The policy of casualty insurance shall provide coverage against liability for death, injury or disability of any human or for damage to property arising out of the outdoor mass gathering. The county shall be named as an additional insured under the policy.

(2) In the event of failure to remove all debris or residue and repair any damage to personal or real property arising out of the outdoor mass gathering within 72 hours after its termination and to remove any temporary structures used at the outdoor mass gathering within three weeks after its termination, the county governing body may file suit against the organizer for financial settlement as is needed to remove debris, residue or temporary structures and to repair such damage to real or personal property of persons not attending the outdoor mass gathering. The organizer shall be wholly responsible for payment of any fines imposed under ORS 433.990 (Penalties) (7). [1971 c.597 §4; 1985 c.758 §5; 1993 c.779 §2; 2001 c.104 §158; 2007 c.445 §33; 2019 c.340 §1]

Source: Section 433.755 — Additional information required before permit issued; liability of permit holder; casualty insurance; county as additional insured , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.845 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.845
450.845 Areas needing sewerage installations to be determined and plans for installations to be made
Status: in_force

Whenever the board deems it expedient or necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare to cause to be constructed treatment plants or trunk or lateral sewers or drains, or any combination thereof, the board shall determine the proposed boundaries of the area to be directly benefited thereby and have a registered professional engineer prepare plans and specifications for such plants, sewers or drains. Such plans and specifications must be approved by the Oregon Health Authority and the Environmental Quality Commission and shall be filed in the office of the sanitary authority. Parcels of land which may be served practicably by lateral sewers or drains connected with treatment plants or trunk sewers or drains and are not adequately served by existing plants, sewers or drains, as the case may be, are considered to be directly benefited by the plants, sewers or drains of the sanitary authority. If all or any portion of the cost of construction is to be specially assessed against individual property, the engineer shall include in the plans and specifications, a description of the location and assessed value of each lot, tract or parcel of land, or portion thereof, to be specially benefited by the improvement, with the names of the record owners thereof and an estimate of the unit cost of the improvement to the specially benefited property. [1955 c.614 §32; 2009 c.595 §873]

Source: Section 450.845 — Areas needing sewerage installations to be determined and plans for installations to be made , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.230 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.230
431.230 Emergency or revolving fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may request the Oregon Department of Administrative Services to, and when so requested, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall, draw a payment on the Public Health Account in favor of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority in a sum not exceeding $25,000, which sum shall be used by the director as an emergency or revolving fund.

(2) The emergency or revolving fund shall be deposited with the State Treasurer, and shall be at the disposal of the director. It may be used to pay advances for salaries, travel expenses or any other proper claim against, or expense of, the authority or the health-related licensing boards for whom the authority provides accounting services.

(3) Claims for reimbursement of advances paid from the emergency or revolving fund shall be submitted to the authority for approval. When such claims are so approved, payments covering them shall be drawn in favor of the director and charged against the appropriate fund or account, and shall be used to reimburse the emergency or revolving fund.

(4) The authority may establish petty cash funds within the emergency or revolving fund by drawing checks upon the emergency or revolving fund payable to the custodians of the petty cash funds. [Amended by 1973 c.427 §7; 1975 c.614 §16; 1999 c.829 §6; 2003 c.14 §241; 2009 c.595 §546]

Source: Section 431.230 — Emergency or revolving fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.362 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.362
453.362 Department of Consumer and Business Services to supply employers’ names
Status: in_force

In order to conduct the hazardous substance survey under ORS 453.317 (Hazardous substance survey) , the State Fire Marshal may obtain employers’ names and addresses from the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The Department of the State Fire Marshal shall pay for the expenses incurred by the Department of Consumer and Business Services in providing such information. [1985 c.726 §15; 2021 c.539 §114]

Source: Section 453.362 — Department of Consumer and Business Services to supply employers’ names; reimbursement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.581 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.581
446.581 Abandoned structure ownership transfer
Status: in_force

The Department of Consumer and Business Services shall adopt rules to provide for the transference of an ownership document for an abandoned manufactured structure to a landlord pursuant to ORS 90.425 (Disposition of personal property abandoned by tenant) or 90.675 (Disposition of manufactured dwelling or floating home left in facility) and ORS 446.616 (Transfer of interest in manufactured structure) (2). [2003 c.655 §12]

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

Source: Section 446.581 — Abandoned structure ownership transfer; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.025 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.025
454.025 Limitation on siting or constructing treatment works or discharge
Status: in_force

After January 1, 1991, no point source sewage treatment discharge shall be sited or constructed in the area generally defined as the Abernethy Creek Basin in Clackamas County. [1991 c.849 §2]

Source: Section 454.025 — Limitation on siting or constructing treatment works or discharge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.180 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.180
446.180 Safety standards of other states or national organization
Status: in_force

(1) If the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services determines that standards for construction, equipment and material installed in manufactured dwellings provided by the statutes or rules and regulations of other states are at least equal to the minimum safety standards prescribed under ORS 446.155 (Sanitation and safety requirements) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) , and that such statutes, rules and regulations are being enforced, the director may provide by rule that manufactured dwellings approved by such other state shall be considered approved by the director.

(2) Mobile homes built between September 1, 1969, and June 15, 1976, to the American National Standards Institute Mobile Home Standards A119.1 and which also bear an insignia of compliance from the State of California, Idaho, Nevada or Washington shall be considered to comply with ORS 446.155 (Sanitation and safety requirements) (2) provided no alterations have been made to the original structure. [1969 c.295 §9; 1971 c.753 §46; 1987 c.414 §22; 1989 c.527 §5; 1989 c.648 §18; 1991 c.226 §5; 1991 c.912 §1; 1993 c.744 §52; 2019 c.422 §5]

Source: Section 446.180 — Safety standards of other states or national organization; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.005 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.005
450.005 Definitions for ORS 450.005 to 450.245
Status: in_force

As used in 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) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “District board” means the governing body of a district.

(2) “County board” means the county court or board of county commissioners of the county.

(3) “County” means the county in which the district, or the greater portion of the taxable assessed value of the district or proposed district, is located.

(4) “District” means a sanitary district formed in one or more counties and outside the corporate limits of any city 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) or pursuant to any law which those sections supersede.

(5) “Owner” means the holder of the record title to real property or the vendee under a land sale contract, if there is such a contract.

(6) “Secretary” means the secretary of the district. [Amended by 1969 c.563 §1; 1983 c.83 §87; 2001 c.373 §1]

Source: Section 450.005 — Definitions for ORS 450.005 to 450.245 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.815 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.815
433.815 Educational training
Status: in_force

(1) 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) , shall be conducted by a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. The training may be conducted by any other health care professional licensed under ORS chapter 678 as assigned by a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, or by an emergency medical services provider meeting the requirements established by the Oregon Health Authority by rule. The curricula shall include, at a minimum, the following subjects:

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

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

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

(d) Necessary follow-up treatment.

(2) Educational training on the treatment of hypoglycemia, 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) , shall be conducted by a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or any other health care professional licensed under ORS chapter 678. The curricula shall include, at a minimum, the following subjects:

(a) Recognition of the symptoms of hypoglycemia;

(b) Familiarity with common factors that may induce hypoglycemia;

(c) Proper administration of a subcutaneous injection of glucagon for severe hypoglycemia when other treatment has failed or cannot be initiated; and

(d) Necessary follow-up treatment.

(3) Educational training on the treatment of adrenal insufficiency, 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) , shall be conducted by a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or any other health care professional licensed under ORS chapter 678. The curricula shall include, at a minimum, the following subjects:

(a) General information about adrenal insufficiency and the dangers associated with adrenal insufficiency;

(b) Recognition of the symptoms of a person who is experiencing an adrenal crisis;

(c) The types of medications that are available for treating adrenal insufficiency; and

(d) Proper administration of medications that treat adrenal insufficiency. [1981 c.367 §3; 1989 c.299 §5; 1997 c.345 §4; 2011 c.70 §8; 2013 c.1 §64; 2015 c.676 §5; 2017 c.101 §43]

Source: Section 433.815 — Educational training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.132 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.132
431.132 Assessment and epidemiology
Status: in_force

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

(a) Identify and respond to disease outbreaks and epidemics;

(b) Analyze and respond to information related to disease outbreaks and epidemics;

(c) Conduct and assess surveys about health behaviors and practices;

(d) Collect and maintain vital records and statistics;

(e) Process data from a variety of sources, including vital records, health records, hospital data, insurance data and indicators of community or environmental health;

(f) Analyze key indicators of a community’s health;

(g) Analyze data related to the causes and burdens of disease, injury, disability and death;

(h) Prioritize and respond to requests for data processed and analyzed as described in this section and communicate the response in a manner that is accurate, statistically valid and usable by the requester;

(i) Identify how disease, injury, disability and death disproportionately affect certain populations, including populations specific to sex, race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status;

(j) Conduct a community health assessment and identify priorities arising from that assessment; and

(k) Use relevant data to implement, monitor, evaluate and modify state health improvement plans or community health improvement plans.

(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 §10; 2017 c.627 §7]

Source: Section 431.132 — Assessment and epidemiology; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.160 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.160
446.160 Inspection
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Consumer and Business Services may cause such inspections to be made, approve plans and specifications, provide technical services, issue insignia of compliance, collect fees provided by ORS 446.176 (Fees) and, in compliance with ORS chapter 183, promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary to carry out its duties and insure compliance with those parts 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) , 446.225 (Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards) to 446.285 (Advisory board training and education programs) , 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) to 446.350 (Tourist Facility Account) and 446.395 (License required) to 446.440 (Application of condominium provisions to parks) within the jurisdiction of the department.

(2) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall adopt rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183 to insure that manufacturers, distributors and dealers comply with the reporting requirements of the Department of Consumer and Business Services of this state and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development as required by the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383).

(3) The director is authorized to conduct such inspections and investigations as may be necessary to administer and enforce any federal manufactured dwelling construction and safety standards adopted under ORS 446.155 (Sanitation and safety requirements) or the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383). The director shall furnish to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development or a designee any information obtained indicating noncompliance with such standards for appropriate action.

(4) The director or a designee is authorized to enter, at reasonable times and without advance notice, any factory, warehouse or establishment in which a manufactured dwelling or equipment is manufactured, stored or held for sale; and to inspect at reasonable times within reasonable limits in a reasonable manner, any such factory, warehouse or establishment, and to inspect such products, books, papers, records and documents that are relevant to the manufacture of a manufactured dwelling or equipment and the manufacturer’s, distributor’s or dealer’s compliance with ORS 446.155 (Sanitation and safety requirements) and the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383). [1961 c.567 §§3,4; 1969 c.295 §4; 1971 c.753 §44; 1975 c.546 §12; 1989 c.527 §3; 1989 c.648 §17; 1991 c.409 §2; 2019 c.422 §3]

Source: Section 446.160 — Inspection; rules; federal standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.555 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.555
441.555 Issuance of revenue obligations
Status: in_force

(1) To accomplish its purposes, an authority shall have the power to issue revenue obligations payable from the revenues derived by it from repayment of loans or from its ownership or sale of any one or more hospital facilities. The issuance of revenue obligations is governed by the provisions of subsections (2) to (8) of this section, and is not subject to the prior approval of the electors of the municipality.

(2) The authority shall issue revenue obligations only by bond resolution duly adopted by its board of directors. The bond resolution shall specify the public purposes for which the proceeds of the revenue obligations shall be expended, declare the estimated cost of carrying out such purposes, contain such covenants, and provide for the issuance and sale of revenue obligations in such form and amount as the directors determine. In declaring such cost, the directors may include the funds necessary for working capital during construction, reserves, interest during construction, the payment of organizational, planning, financing and legal expenses, the repayment of advances and the start-up costs. The bond resolution may provide that hospital facilities subsequently acquired or constructed by the authority shall be deemed betterments or additions to, or extensions of, the specified hospital facility, whether or not physically connected.

(3) The bond resolution shall provide for the establishment of one or more special funds, and such funds may be under the control of the board or one or more trustees. The bond resolution shall obligate the authority to deposit and expend the proceeds of the revenue obligations only into and from such fund or funds, and to set aside and pay into such fund or funds any fixed proportion or fixed amount of the revenues derived by it from any or all of its hospital facilities or other corporate activities, as the board finds in the best interest of the authority and the payment of its obligations. The authority may issue and sell revenue obligations payable as to interest and principal only out of such fund or funds.

(4) Any revenue obligations issued against any fund or funds provided for in subsection (3) of this section shall be a valid claim of the holder thereof only as against such special fund or funds, the proportion or amount of the revenues pledged to such fund or funds and such assets as the authority may have pledged. Each such revenue obligation shall state on its face that it is payable from a special fund or funds, naming the fund or funds and the resolution creating it or them.

(5) Any pledge of revenues or other moneys or obligations or assets made by an authority shall be valid and binding from the time that the pledge is made against any parties having subsequent claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against an authority, irrespective of whether such parties have actual notice thereof. The pledge shall be noted in the authority’s minute book which shall be constructive notice thereof to all parties and neither the resolution nor other instrument by which a pledge is created need be otherwise recorded, nor shall the filing of any financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code be required to perfect such pledge. Revenues or other moneys or obligations or assets so pledged and later received by an authority shall immediately be subject to the lien of the pledge without any physical delivery or further act.

(6) The revenue obligations issued under the provisions of subsections (1) to (5) of this section shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, be in such denominations, be in such form, either coupon or registered or both, carry such registration privileges, be made transferable, exchangeable and interchangeable, be payable in such medium, at such place or places, contain such covenants, and be subject to such terms of redemption as the board of directors shall declare in the bond resolution.

(7) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the revenue obligations issued by an authority may be sold by the board of directors upon such terms and conditions and at such rate or rates of interest and for such price or prices as it may deem most advantageous to the authority, with or without public bidding. The authority may make contracts for future sale from time to time of revenue obligations by which the contract purchasers shall be committed to the prices, terms and conditions stated in such contract, and the board of directors may pay such consideration as it deems proper for such commitments.

(8) The board of directors may provide by resolution for the issuance of funding and refunding revenue obligations in order to refund, convert, purchase or restructure any one or more series, or portion of a series, of outstanding revenue obligations at such time or times as it may determine. Such refunding revenue obligations may be sold or exchanged at par or otherwise as the board of directors determines is in the best interest of the authority.

(9) All revenue obligations issued pursuant to this section shall be legal securities that may be used by any insured institution or trust company, as those terms are defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , for deposit with the State Treasurer or a county treasurer or city treasurer, as security for deposits in lieu of a surety bond under any law relating to deposits of public moneys and shall constitute legal investments for public bodies, trustees and other fiduciaries, banks, savings and loan associations, and insurance companies. All such revenue obligations and all coupons appertaining thereto shall be negotiable instruments within the meaning of and for all purposes of the law of this state. [1973 c.153 §7; 1983 c.413 §2; 1997 c.631 §471; 2011 c.256 §4]

Source: Section 441.555 — Issuance of revenue obligations; nature of obligation; refunding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.312 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.312
441.312 License renewal of facility placed in trust
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding other provisions of law concerning licensing of long term care facilities, a license renewal may be issued to a facility placed in trust under ORS 441.281 (Petition for appointment of trustee) . The duration of a license issued under this section is limited to the duration of the trust. [1981 c.868 §10; 2009 c.539 §8]

Source: Section 441.312 — License renewal of facility placed in trust , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.370 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.370
433.370 Inoculation certificate
Status: in_force

Every veterinarian inoculating an animal against rabies shall supply to the owner evidence of inoculation which shall consist of a certificate issued and signed by the veterinarian. The form of the certificate shall be prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority. [1971 c.413 §8; 1975 c.750 §3; 1977 c.189 §6; 1985 c.793 §1; 2009 c.595 §669]

Source: Section 433.370 — Inoculation certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.602 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.602
442.602 Community benefit reporting
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall by rule adopt a cost-based community benefit reporting system for hospitals operating in Oregon that is consistent with established national standards for hospital reporting of community benefits.

(2) Within 90 days of filing a Medicare cost report, a hospital must submit a community benefit report to the authority of the community benefits provided by the hospital, on a form prescribed by the authority.

(3) The authority shall produce an annual report of the information provided under subsections (1) and (2) of this section. The report shall be submitted to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The report shall be presented to the Legislative Assembly during each odd-numbered year regular session and shall be made available to the public.

(4) The authority may adopt all rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [Formerly 442.205]

Source: Section 442.602 — Community benefit reporting; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.070 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.070
433.070 Compliance with procedures required
Status: in_force

(1) Workers, health care facilities, licensed health care providers, local public health administrators and officers and others upon whom duties are imposed by rules adopted under ORS 433.065 (Procedures for HIV testing) shall comply with such requirements.

(2) Any person having information as to the location of a source person shall, when requested for the purpose of carrying out ORS 433.045 (Notice of HIV test required) and 433.060 (Definitions for ORS 433.060 to 433.080) to 433.080 (When test may be required) and rules hereunder, provide that information. [1989 c.878 §3]

Source: Section 433.070 — Compliance with procedures required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.235 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.235
432.235 Requirements for amending or correcting vital record
Status: in_force

(1) A vital record registered under this chapter must be amended or corrected in accordance with this section or rules adopted by the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics for the purpose of protecting the integrity and accuracy of vital records.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A vital record that is amended or corrected under this section shall indicate that it has been amended or corrected, except as otherwise provided in this section or by rule of the state registrar.

(b) The state registrar shall keep and maintain:

(A) Documentation that identifies the evidence upon which an amendment or correction is based;

(B) The date of the amendment or correction; and

(C) The identity of the individual authorized by the Center for Health Statistics that made the amendment or correction.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon the request of an applicant who is 18 years of age or older or an emancipated minor, or if the applicant is not 18 years of age or older or an emancipated minor, upon the request of an applicant’s parent, legal guardian or legal representative, the state registrar shall amend a record of live birth that occurred in this state to change the name of the applicant if:

(A) The state registrar receives a certified copy of an order from a court of competent jurisdiction changing the name of the applicant; or

(B) The state registrar receives a request, on a form prescribed by the state registrar, from the applicant to change the name that includes:

(i) Documentation sufficient, as prescribed by the state registrar by rule, to allow the state registrar to confirm the identity of the applicant and identify the correct record of live birth to be amended; and

(ii) A statement signed by the applicant in which the applicant attests, as prescribed by the state registrar by rule, to making the request for the purpose of affirming the applicant’s gender identity.

(b) Upon request, the state registrar shall amend a record of live birth that occurred in this state to change the sex of an applicant if the applicant is 18 years of age or older or an emancipated minor, or if the applicant is not 18 years of age or older or an emancipated minor, the applicant’s parent, legal guardian or legal representative makes the request, and if:

(A) The state registrar receives a certified copy of an order from a court of competent jurisdiction changing the sex of the applicant; or

(B) The state registrar receives a request, on a form prescribed by the state registrar, from the applicant to change the sex that includes:

(i) Documentation sufficient, as prescribed by the state registrar by rule, to allow the state registrar to confirm the identity of the applicant and identify the correct record of live birth to be amended;

(ii) A statement signed by the applicant in which the applicant attests, as prescribed by the state registrar by rule, to making the request for the purpose of affirming the applicant’s gender identity; and

(iii) Any other documentation as required by the state registrar by rule.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When an applicant to amend a vital record does not submit the minimum documentation required to make an amendment, or when the state registrar has cause to question the validity or adequacy of an application to amend a vital record, the state registrar, in the state registrar’s discretion, may refuse to amend the vital record. If the state registrar refuses to amend a vital record under this subsection, the state registrar shall:

(A) Enter an order denying the amendment and stating the reasons for the denial; and

(B) Advise the applicant of the applicant’s right to appeal the order under ORS 183.484 (Jurisdiction for review of orders other than contested cases) .

(b) The state registrar may not amend a record of live birth to change the name of an applicant under subsection (3)(a)(B) or the sex of an applicant under subsection (3)(b)(B) of this section more than once.

(5) When an amendment is made to a record of marriage or a record of domestic partnership by the county clerk or other county official who issues marriage licenses and registers domestic partnerships, or when an amendment changes the name, date of birth or birthplace of a party to a judgment or final order of a dissolution of marriage or dissolution of domestic partnership by a court of competent jurisdiction, copies of the amendment must be forwarded to the state registrar and the state registrar shall amend the related record.

(6) If a judgment or final order of dissolution of marriage or dissolution of domestic partnership is set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction, a copy of the notice setting aside the judgment or order must be forwarded to the state registrar and the state registrar shall void the related record. [Formerly 432.290; 1997 c.783 §25; 2003 c.576 §455; 2007 c.99 §17; 2007 c.703 §13; 2013 c.366 §29; 2017 c.100 §1]

Source: Section 432.235 — Requirements for amending or correcting vital record , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.380 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.380
440.380 Bonds
Status: in_force

(1) The bonds shall mature serially within not to exceed 30 years from issue date.

(2) The bonds shall bear such rate of interest as the district board shall determine.

(3) The bonds shall be so conditioned that the health district agrees therein to pay to the bearer, at a place named, the principal sum of the bonds with interest at the rate named, payable semiannually in accordance with the tenor and terms of the interest coupons attached. [Formerly 441.345; 1977 c.188 §3; 1981 c.94 §36; 1983 c.347 §27; 2001 c.215 §5]

Source: Section 440.380 — Bonds; maturity; interest; conditions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.030 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.030
444.030 Oregon Health and Science University responsible for administration of services
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health and Science University shall be responsible for the administration of services for children with special health needs under ORS 444.010 (Oregon Health and Science University to administer program for children with disabilities) to 444.050 (Children not treated if parents object) and may establish:

(1) Qualifications of medical, nursing and other personnel employed in connection with services to children with disabilities.

(2) Standards of medical practice, hospitalization, nursing and other services, and diagnostic clinics. [Amended by 1975 c.693 §10; 1989 c.224 §106; 2007 c.70 §254]

Source: Section 444.030 — Oregon Health and Science University responsible for administration of services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.755 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.755
443.755 Entry and inspection of homes
Status: in_force

(1) The licensing agency staff shall be permitted access to enter and inspect all licensed adult foster homes. The licensing agency shall be permitted access to enter and inspect any unlicensed adult foster home upon the receipt of an oral or written complaint, or in case the agency itself has cause to believe that an adult foster home is operating without a license or there exists a threat to the health, safety or welfare of any resident. The licensing agency staff shall be permitted access to the residents of adult foster homes in order to interview residents privately and to inspect residents’ records.

(2) The state or local fire inspectors shall be permitted access to enter and inspect adult foster homes regarding fire safety upon request of the licensing agency.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The licensing agency shall provide to each licensed adult foster home in the state in writing in clear concise language readily comprehensible by the average person a copy of the inspection report of the most recent inspection of that home conducted by the agency.

(b) The provider shall post the inspection report in the entry or equally prominent place and shall, upon request, provide a copy of the information to each resident of, or person applying for admission to, the home, or the legal representative, guardian or conservator of the resident or applicant. [1983 c.629 §6; 1985 c.663 §6; 1991 c.960 §6; 2009 c.595 §791k]

Source: Section 443.755 — Entry and inspection of homes; access to residents; inspection report; fire inspection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.500 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.500
442.500 Technical and financial assistance to rural communities
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Rural Health shall provide technical assistance to rural communities interested in developing health care delivery systems.

(2) Communities shall make application for this technical assistance on forms developed by the office for this purpose.

(3) The office may make grants or loans to rural communities for the purpose of establishing or maintaining medical care services.

(4) The office shall make the final decision concerning which communities receive the moneys and whether a loan is made or a grant is given.

(5) The office shall provide technical assistance and coordination of rural health activities through staff services, which include monitoring, evaluation, community needs analysis, information gathering and disseminating, guidance, linkages and research. [1979 c.513 §8; 1981 c.693 §22; 1983 c.482 §21; 2021 c.97 §58]

Source: Section 442.500 — Technical and financial assistance to rural communities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.767 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.767
433.767 Application to gatherings defined by county ordinance
Status: in_force

ORS 433.735 (Definitions for ORS 433.735 to 433.770) to 433.770 (Enforcement) and 433.990 (Penalties) (7) apply to outdoor mass gatherings defined by county ordinance as well as to those defined by ORS 433.735 (Definitions for ORS 433.735 to 433.770) . [1981 c.82 §2; 2001 c.104 §160; 2007 c.445 §35; 2019 c.408 §4]

Source: Section 433.767 — Application to gatherings defined by county ordinance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.421 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.421
443.421 Revocation and suspension of licenses
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority may revoke or suspend the license of any residential care facility that is not operated in accordance with ORS 443.002 (Providers with multiple facilities) or 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) or the rules of the licensing agency. Such revocation or suspension must be taken in accordance with rules of the licensing agency and ORS chapter 183. However, in cases where an imminent danger to the health or safety of the residents exists, a license may be suspended immediately pending a fair hearing not later than the 10th day after such suspension.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In a case where an imminent danger to the health or safety of the residents exists, a residential care facility license may be suspended immediately.

(b) The residential care facility is entitled to a contested case hearing to appeal an order of immediate suspension in accordance with procedures adopted by the Department of Justice by rule concerning emergency license suspensions.

(c) When the Department of Human Services issues an immediate suspension order under this subsection, the department may:

(A) Transition all residents of the residential care facility to other residential facilities; or

(B) Appoint a management company with demonstrated skill and experience in operating residential facilities to manage the residential care facility and care for the residents of the facility. If the facility is unable to pay for the appointed management company, the department shall use funds from the facility trustee account fund to cover the cost. [Formerly 443.440; 2021 c.316 §4]

Source: Section 443.421 — Revocation and suspension of licenses; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.766 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.766
453.766 Prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

A person shall not knowingly:

(1) Misrepresent a device evidencing X-ray machine registration as evidencing the registration of a different X-ray machine.

(2) Alter, obscure, deface or remove a device evidencing registration of an X-ray machine registration.

(3) Operate an X-ray machine not having a valid X-ray machine registration. [1995 c.444 §5]

Source: Section 453.766 — Prohibited conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.250 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.250
447.250 Waiver or modification of standards and specifications
Status: in_force

(1) When a person or governmental entity undertaking the construction, renovation, alteration or modification of an affected building or its related facilities determines that a particular standard or specification exceeds the standards or specifications imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act, and that full compliance with the standard or specification is impractical in that it would defeat the purpose of the project proposed or in process, it may apply to the appeals board having jurisdiction over the project for a waiver or modification of such standard or specification, setting forth the reasons for its determination and a proposal for the work complying with the particular standard or specification to the maximum extent that it considers practical.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For projects involving a state correctional facility as defined in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) (2), or a local correctional facility, as defined in ORS 169.005 (Definitions for ORS 169.005 to 169.685 and 169.730 to 169.800) , the appeals board referred to in subsection (1) of this section is the Building Codes Structures Board established under ORS 455.132 (Building Codes Structures Board) .

(b) For all other projects, the appeals board referred to in subsection (1) of this section is the appeals board established under ORS 455.020 (Purpose) (4) by the municipality having jurisdiction over the project.

(3) The appeals board shall thereupon investigate the application. The board in its investigation shall be required to seek the advice of the Oregon Disabilities Commission or its designee in dealing with architectural barrier waivers. If the appeals board finds that the proposal submitted with the application would constitute a substantial compliance with, or an acceptable alternative to, the particular standard or specification in view of the objectives of ORS 447.210 (Definitions for ORS 447.210 to 447.280) to 447.280 (Enforcement powers) , the waiver shall be granted. If the board finds otherwise, the application shall be promptly denied with notice to the requesting person or governmental entity of the denial.

(4) The findings of the appeals board shall include the estimated building costs and the additional cost of construction to conform to the requirements of ORS 447.210 (Definitions for ORS 447.210 to 447.280) to 447.280 (Enforcement powers) over the cost of a nonconforming feature or any other special reason or circumstance that, in the judgment of the board, justifies the decision.

(5) Any person aggrieved by the final decision of an appeals board may within 30 days of the decision appeal to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. In the case where no appeals board has been created the director shall have original jurisdiction of an application for a waiver. The applicant for a waiver or an appeal shall submit a fee of $20 payable to the director with the request for waiver or appeal. In determining an appeal or an original application, the procedures and standards of subsections (1) to (4) of this section shall apply to the director. [1971 c.320 §5; 1973 c.539 §7; 1979 c.133 §4; 1987 c.672 §3; 1989 c.224 §115; 1989 c.703 §2; 1993 c.744 §78; 1995 c.307 §3; 2001 c.517 §6]

Source: Section 447.250 — Waiver or modification of standards and specifications; appeals board; procedures; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.268 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.268
431A.268 Exemption from requirement to remove or substitute chemicals
Status: in_force

Manufacturers of children’s products with annual worldwide gross sales of less than $5 million, as reported on the most recent tax return filed by the manufacturer before the notice required under ORS 431A.258 (Disclosure by manufacturers) , are exempt from the requirements of ORS 431A.258 (Disclosure by manufacturers) , 431A.260 (Requirement to remove or substitute high priority chemicals of concern) , 431A.263 (Process for substituting chemicals) and 431A.265 (Process for waiving requirement to remove or substitute chemicals) . [2015 c.786 §8]

Source: Section 431A.268 — Exemption from requirement to remove or substitute chemicals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.095 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.095
433.095 Reporting information to registry
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules requiring dentists and pharmacists to report information about the administration of vaccines to the immunization registry created under ORS 433.094 (Development of immunization registry and tracking and recall system) . [2009 c.250 §2; 2011 c.720 §194; 2019 c.58 §3]

Note: 433.095 (Reporting information to registry) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 433 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 433.095 — Reporting information to registry; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.350 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.350
440.350 Call of special elections
Status: in_force

The board, at any regular meeting, may call a special election of the electors of the district. [Formerly 441.305]

Source: Section 440.350 — Call of special elections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.100 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.100
448.100 Delegation to county to administer ORS 448.005 to 448.060
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall delegate to any county board of commissioners that requests any of the duties and functions of the director under ORS 448.005 (Definitions for ORS 448.005 to 448.090) , 448.011 (Powers of Oregon Health Authority) , 448.020 (Plan approval required to construct or alter pool facilities) to 448.035 (Annual license required to operate) and 448.040 (Entry on premises for inspection purposes) to 448.060 (Operating pool or other facility without permit, plan approval or license) and this section if the director determines that the county is able to carry out the rules of the Oregon Health Authority relating to fee collection, licensing, inspections, enforcement and issuance and revocation of plan approvals and licenses in compliance with standards for enforcement by the counties and monitoring by the authority. The authority shall review and monitor each county’s performance under this subsection. In accordance with ORS chapter 183, the director may suspend or rescind a delegation under this subsection. If it is determined that a county is not carrying out such rules or the delegation is suspended, the unexpended portion of the fees collected under subsection (2) of this section shall be available to the authority for carrying out the duties and functions under this section.

(2) The county may determine the amount of, and retain, any fee for any function undertaken pursuant to subsection (1) of this section or use the fee amounts established under ORS 448.030 (Plan approval application) and 448.035 (Annual license required to operate) . A county to whom licensing, inspection and enforcement authority has been delegated under this section shall collect and remit to the authority a fee to support the activities of the authority under this section. The fee shall be established by the authority and the Conference of Local Health Officials based upon a budget and formula for funding activities described in this section. The authority and the Conference of Local Health Officials shall consult with associations representing Oregon cities, special districts and the lodging industry in establishing the fee. In the event the authority and the Conference of Local Health Officials cannot reach agreement on the budget and formula, the authority shall submit its budget proposal to the Legislative Assembly.

(3) In any action, suit or proceeding arising out of county administration of functions pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and involving the validity of a rule promulgated by the authority, the authority shall be made a party to the action, suit or proceeding. [1973 c.215 §9; 1975 c.790 §2; 1983 c.370 §2; 1999 c.929 §4; 2009 c.595 §836; 2015 c.736 §93; 2019 c.456 §122]

Source: Section 448.100 — Delegation to county to administer ORS 448.005 to 448.060; standards; fees; suits involving validity of administrative rule , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.605 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.605
441.605 Legislative declaration of rights intended for residents
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that facilities guarantee at a minimum that each resident has the right to be:

(1) Fully informed of all resident rights and all facility rules governing resident conduct and responsibilities.

(2) Fully informed which services are available and of any additional charges not covered by the daily rates or by Medicare or Medicaid.

(3) Informed by a physician of the medical condition of the resident unless medically contraindicated in the medical record, and given the opportunity to participate in planning medical treatment and to refuse experimental research.

(4) Transferred or discharged only for medical reasons, or for the welfare of the resident or of other residents of the facility, or for nonpayment and to be given reasonable advance notice to insure orderly transfer or discharge.

(5) Encouraged and assisted while in the facility to exercise rights as a citizen, and to voice grievances and suggest changes in policies and services to either staff or outside representatives without fear of restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination or reprisal.

(6) Allowed either to manage personal finances or be given a quarterly report of account if the facility has been delegated in writing to carry out this responsibility.

(7) Free from mental and physical abuse and assured that no chemical or physical restraints will be used except on order of a physician.

(8) Assured that medical and personal records are kept confidential and unless the resident transferred, or examination of the records is required by the third party payment contractor, are not released outside the facility. However, nothing in this subsection is intended to prevent a resident from authorizing access to the resident’s medical and personal records by another person.

(9) Treated with respect and dignity and assured complete privacy during treatment and when receiving personal care.

(10) Assured that the resident will not be required to perform services for the facility that are not for therapeutic purposes as identified in the plan of care for the resident.

(11) Allowed to associate and communicate privately with persons of the resident’s choice and send and receive personal mail unopened unless medically contraindicated by the attending physician in the medical record of the resident.

(12) Allowed to participate in activities of social, religious and community groups at the discretion of the resident unless medically contraindicated.

(13) Able to keep and use personal clothing and possessions as space permits unless to do so infringes on other residents’ rights and unless medically contraindicated and upon the resident’s request and the facility management’s consent have access to a private locker, chest or chest drawer that is provided by the resident or the facility that is large enough to accommodate jewelry and small personal property and that can be locked by the resident although both the resident and the facility management may have keys.

(14) Provided, if married, with privacy for visits by the resident’s spouse. If both spouses are residents in the facility, they are permitted to share a room.

(15) Not required to sign a contract or waiver that waives the resident’s right to collect payment for lost or stolen articles. [1979 c.261 §4; 1981 c.326 §1; 1987 c.397 §1]

Source: Section 441.605 — Legislative declaration of rights intended for residents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.620 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.620
441.620 Disclosure of business information required
Status: in_force

Each facility shall disclose to the resident in writing its legal name and business address, and the name and business address of the administrator of the facility, at the time of admission of a resident. Information required to be disclosed by this section shall be kept current. [1979 c.261 §6]

Source: Section 441.620 — Disclosure of business information required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.230 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.230
446.230 Safety and construction standards for installation, support and tiedown
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall, by administrative rule, adopt and enforce safety and construction standards for installation, support and tiedown of manufactured dwellings on a lot. These safety standards shall be reasonably consistent with nationally recognized standards for placement, support and tiedown of manufactured dwellings, and shall be designed to protect the health and safety of occupants of manufactured dwellings against uplift, sliding, rotation and overturning of manufactured dwellings.

(2) The director shall designate wind pressure zones in which the rules for tiedown of manufactured dwellings shall apply.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 446.395 (License required) , an installer is not required to be licensed by the director to connect utilities from utility terminations provided on a lot to manufactured dwellings. [1975 c.546 §3; 1989 c.648 §23; 1991 c.226 §7; 1993 c.744 §55]

Source: Section 446.230 — Safety and construction standards for installation, support and tiedown; rules; when installer license not required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.890 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.890
450.890 Collection of taxes
Status: in_force

(1) Taxes levied under ORS 450.885 (Tax levies on property in the authority) shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as county taxes are collected and, when collected, shall be paid to the sanitary authority. Taxes collected to pay expenses or obligations of a particular area shall be credited to separate accounts or funds of the authority to be used for such purposes.

(2) The taxes shall be a lien upon the property against which they are levied and shall be of the same force and effect as other liens for taxes. Their collection shall be enforced by the same means as provided for the enforcement of liens for county property taxes. [1955 c.614 §40; 1975 c.122 §1; 2001 c.215 §9]

Source: Section 450.890 — Collection of taxes; taxes as lien on property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.275 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.275
453.275 Civil penalty
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 453.235 (Distribution of material containing toxic substances) or 453.265 (Filing of formulation information with poison control centers required) is punishable by a civil penalty of not to exceed $1,000 that may be imposed and collected in the manner prescribed in ORS 441.705 (Definitions for ORS 441.705 to 441.745) to 441.745 (Penalties to Quality Care Fund) . [1985 c.539 §9]

Source: Section 453.275 — Civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.445 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.445
451.445 Formation of district upon finding of health hazard
Status: in_force

(1) When certified copy of the findings of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority is filed with the county court as provided by ORS 431.740 (Notice to boundary commission) or 431.750 (Commission review of alternative plan) , the county court shall, subject to ORS 198.792 (District formation or annexation proceedings to relieve public health danger) , proceed to form the district to provide the facilities described in the findings and shall enter an order in accordance with ORS 451.485 (Governing body of district) .

(2) The county court shall, within one year after making its order under ORS 451.485 (Governing body of district) , prepare plans and specifications for the service facilities proposed to be provided within the district and proceed in accordance with the time schedule to construct or install the facilities.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 451.487 (Referendum on order) , the order of the county court under ORS 451.485 (Governing body of district) is not subject to referendum if it is adopted in accordance with subsection (1) of this section and as a result of proceedings conducted under ORS 431.705 (Definitions for ORS 431.705 to 431.760) to 431.760 (Certain persons prohibited from participating in proceedings) .

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 451.495 (Ordinance governing certain assessments) , when service facilities are to be constructed for the purpose of removing or alleviating a danger to public health and as a result of proceedings conducted by ORS 431.705 (Definitions for ORS 431.705 to 431.760) to 431.760 (Certain persons prohibited from participating in proceedings) , if any portion of the cost of the service facilities is to be assessed against the property directly benefited, ORS 451.495 (Ordinance governing certain assessments) (1)(c) does not apply to the general ordinance providing for the method of assessment which must be adopted under ORS 451.495 (Ordinance governing certain assessments) . [1973 c.361 §18; 1981 c.452 §3; 2009 c.595 §874]

Source: Section 451.445 — Formation of district upon finding of health hazard; assessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.255 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.255
431A.255 List of high priority chemicals of concern in children’s products
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish and maintain a list of high priority chemicals of concern for children’s health when used in children’s products. The authority shall include on the list chemicals that are listed on the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Reporting List of Chemicals of High Concern to Children on July 27, 2015.

(b) The authority may include a class of chemicals on the list. If the authority includes a class of chemicals on the list, the authority may exclude from the list specific members of the class of chemicals, or a subclass of chemicals, that do not share the same hazards as the other members of the class of chemicals.

(2) In establishing by rule the practical quantification limits for chemicals or classes of chemicals on the list, the authority shall consider guidance developed by the State of Washington and other federal, state and nongovernmental organizations with the applicable expertise.

(3) The authority shall post the list of high priority chemicals on its website. For each high priority chemical or high priority class of chemicals on the list, the authority shall post:

(a) Information regarding the known health impacts associated with exposure to the chemical or class of chemicals; and

(b) Data collected under ORS 431A.258 (Disclosure by manufacturers) in a format that is searchable and accessible to the public.

(4) The authority shall review and revise the list of high priority chemicals every three years. In completing the revisions under this subsection, the authority:

(a) Shall consider adding or removing a chemical or class of chemicals from the list of high priority chemicals if, after July 27, 2015, the chemical or class of chemicals is added to or removed from the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Reporting List of Chemicals of High Concern to Children or a list maintained by another state agency, another state or a federal agency that the authority has identified by rule as a list intended to identify high priority chemicals; and

(b) May remove a chemical or class of chemicals from the list of high priority chemicals if the authority determines that the chemical or class of chemicals is no longer being used in children’s products.

(5) The authority shall update the list of high priority chemicals on its website within one year after the date on which a chemical or class of chemicals is added to or removed from the list. [2015 c.786 §3; 2023 c.426 §2]

Source: Section 431A.255 — List of high priority chemicals of concern in children’s products; practical quantification limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.496 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.496
435.496 Report to Center for Health Statistics
Status: in_force

(1) Each induced termination of pregnancy which occurs in this state, regardless of the length of gestation, shall be reported to the Center for Health Statistics within 30 days by the person in charge of the institution in which the induced termination of pregnancy was performed. If the induced termination of pregnancy was performed outside an institution, the attending physician or the naturopathic physician shall prepare and file the report.

(2) If the person who is required to file the report under subsection (1) of this section has knowledge that the person who underwent the induced termination of pregnancy also underwent a follow-up visit or had follow-up contact with a health care provider, the person shall include the fact of the follow-up visit or contact, and whether any complications were noted, in the report. If the person filing the report is not personally aware of the follow-up visit or contact but was informed of the visit or contact, the person shall include the source of that information in the report.

(3) Reports submitted under this section shall not disclose the names or identities of the parents. [1983 c.709 §14a (enacted in lieu of 435.495); 1997 c.783 §46; 2017 c.356 §68]

Source: Section 435.496 — Report to Center for Health Statistics; who has duty; report content , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.783 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.783
441.783 Information to be posted to Oregon Health Authority’s website
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall post on a website maintained by the authority:

(1) The hospital staffing plans received by the authority under ORS 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) to 441.795 (Limitations on rulemaking authority of Oregon Health Authority) ;

(2) Any report, described in ORS 441.791 (Process for investigating and resolving complaints) (2)(d), made pursuant to an investigation of a complaint for which the authority issued a warning or imposed a civil penalty under ORS 441.792 (Disposition of complaints) ;

(3) Any order suspending or revoking the license of a hospital pursuant to ORS 441.793 (Penalties) ; and

(4) Any other matter recommended by the Nurse Staffing Advisory Board established under ORS 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) . [Formerly 441.177]

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

Source: Section 441.783 — Information to be posted to Oregon Health Authority’s website , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.138 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.138
431.138 Community partnership development
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of establishing the foundational capabilities under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) , community partnership development includes, but is not limited to, the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to:

(a) Convene and sustain relationships with traditional and nontraditional governmental partners and stakeholders and traditional and nontraditional nongovernmental partners and stakeholders;

(b) Foster and support community involvement and partnerships in developing, adopting and implementing public health policies;

(c) Engage members of the community in implementing, monitoring, evaluating and modifying state health improvement plans or community health improvement plans; and

(d) Develop, strengthen and expand connections across disciplines, such as education and health care, and with members of the community who work in those disciplines.

(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 §16]

Source: Section 431.138 — Community partnership development; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 436.225 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 436 / Section 436.225
436.225 Obtaining informed consent
Status: in_force

(1) In obtaining informed consent for sterilization a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner must offer to answer any questions the individual to be sterilized may have concerning the proposed procedure, and must provide orally all of the following information or advice to the individual to be sterilized:

(a) Advice that the individual is free to withhold or withdraw consent to the procedure at any time before the sterilization without affecting the right to future care or treatment;

(b) A description of available alternative methods of family planning and birth control;

(c) Advice that the sterilization procedure is considered to be irreversible;

(d) A thorough explanation of the specific sterilization procedure to be performed;

(e) A full description of the discomforts and risks that may accompany or follow the performing of the procedure, including an explanation of the type and possible effects of any anesthetic to be used; and

(f) A full description of the benefits or advantages that may be expected as a result of the sterilization.

(2) A natural parent, or a legal guardian or conservator of a minor child or protected person appointed under ORS chapter 125, may not give substitute consent for sterilization.

(3) Whenever any physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner has reason to believe an individual 15 years of age or older is unable to give informed consent, no sterilization shall be performed until it is determined by a circuit court that the individual involved is able to and has given informed consent. Whenever the court determines, under the provisions of this chapter, that a person lacks the ability to give informed consent, the court shall permit sterilization only if the person is 18 years of age or older and only upon showing that such operation, treatment or procedure is in the best interest of the individual.

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 435.210 (Right to make decisions about individual’s reproductive health) , informed consent may not be obtained while the individual to be sterilized is:

(a) In labor or childbirth;

(b) Seeking to obtain or obtaining an abortion; or

(c) Under the influence of alcohol or other substances that affect the individual’s state of awareness. [1983 c.460 §5; 1995 c.664 §98; 2014 c.45 §58; 2023 c.228 §11]

Source: Section 436.225 — Obtaining informed consent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors436.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.676 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.676
441.676 Investigation of licensing violations
Status: in_force

(1) For complaints of licensing violations other than abuse, the Department of Human Services shall cause an investigation to be completed within 90 days of the receipt of the complaint.

(2) Except in cases where the investigation is part of nursing facility surveyor activity pursuant to federal law, an investigator investigating a complaint other than a complaint of abuse shall:

(a) Make an unannounced visit to the facility, while complying with ORS 441.690 (Complainant may accompany investigator) ;

(b) Interview all available witnesses identified by any source as having personal knowledge relevant to the complaint, such interviews to be private unless the witness expressly requests the interview not to be private;

(c) Make personal inspection of all physical circumstances that are relevant and material and that are susceptible to objective observation; and

(d) Write an investigation report that includes:

(A) The investigator’s personal observations;

(B) A review of documents and records;

(C) A summary of all witness statements; and

(D) A statement of the factual basis for the findings for each incident or problem alleged in the complaint. [1993 c.759 §6]

Note: See note under 441.637 (Rules) .

Source: Section 441.676 — Investigation of licensing violations; powers of investigator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.375 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.375
454.375 Filing documentation of sewer charges
Status: in_force

(1) Before any property owner is required to pay for construction of or connection to treatment works constructed pursuant to ORS 454.275 (Definitions for ORS 454.275 to 454.380) to 454.380 (Limitation on spending for nonconstruction items) , the local governing body shall file with the Environmental Quality Commission documentation that connection charges and user charges levied for sewer service are based upon the cost of providing sewer service, according to reasonable cost-of-service sewer utility ratemaking principles. The existence of a city boundary shall not be used as a basis for imposing a sewer user rate or connection fee differential unless there are documented cost causative factors to justify the differential.

(2) Any assessment imposed by a local improvement district for the construction of treatment works pursuant to an order of the commission under ORS 454.305 (Effect of findings) shall not include costs incurred before September 27, 1987, that are associated with responding to litigation to amend or reverse the order or with development of the plan for constructing treatment works prepared pursuant to ORS 454.290 (Study) . [1987 c.627 §§5,6]

Source: Section 454.375 — Filing documentation of sewer charges; prohibited charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.090 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.090
435.090 Labeling
Status: in_force

(1) Goods of the class specified in ORS 435.010 (License required for manufacture or sale of contraceptives) shall be sold at wholesale or at retail in this state only if they:

(a) Specifically identify the manufacturer, date of manufacture or an expiration date and the distributor thereof by firm name and address on the container in which the goods are sold or are intended to be distributed. All such goods manufactured after December 31, 1994, shall bear an expiration date.

(b) Comply with the standards as to such goods, respecting grade and quality, prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 435.100 (Standards) .

(2) Relative to drugs or medicinal preparations intended or having special utility for the prevention of conception, each individual container manufactured for sale in Oregon must bear the date of manufacture or an expiration date. All such drugs or medicinal preparations manufactured after December 31, 1994, shall bear an expiration date. [Amended by 1975 c.285 §4; 1977 c.328 §3; 1993 c.571 §24; 2009 c.595 §689]

Source: Section 435.090 — Labeling; standards; expiration date , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.327 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.327
453.327 Public access
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 453.307 (Definitions for ORS 453.307 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) and 476.030 (Powers and duties of marshal and deputies generally) , the public is permitted access to records retained under ORS 453.322 (Retention of information) relating to hazardous substances not otherwise protected as a trade secret or by a confidentiality agreement described in ORS 453.332 (When disclosure of identity may be withheld) and 453.337 (When disclosure of identity of hazardous substance required) . A person requesting information under this section may be required to complete the form provided by the Department of the State Fire Marshal pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.

(2) If, in the discretion of the State Fire Marshal, it is necessary to protect the public safety and welfare, the State Fire Marshal may require a person requesting information under subsection (1) of this section to complete a form developed by the State Fire Marshal. The form shall require the person making the request for information to provide the name and address and proof of identity of the person making the request. [1985 c.726 §7; 2021 c.539 §112]

Source: Section 453.327 — Public access; identity of requester , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.977 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.977
450.977 Tax levy to finance programs under ORS 450.947 to 450.977
Status: in_force

Expenses incurred by a district in establishing programs or providing benefits authorized by ORS 450.947 (Contracts for medical, dental and hospital services) to 450.977 (Tax levy to finance programs under ORS 450.947 to 450.977) are expenses for which an authority may levy taxes as provided in ORS 450.885 (Tax levies on property in the authority) . [1973 c.399 §7]

Source: Section 450.977 — Tax levy to finance programs under ORS 450.947 to 450.977 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.123 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.123
448.123 Purpose
Status: in_force

(1) It is the purpose of ORS 448.119 (Application of ORS 448.119 to 448.285 and other provisions to water systems) to 448.285 (Penalty schedule) , 454.235 (Election) and 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) to:

(a) Ensure that all Oregonians have safe drinking water.

(b) Provide a simple and effective regulatory program for drinking water systems.

(c) Provide a means to improve inadequate drinking water systems.

(2) In carrying out the purpose set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the Oregon Health Authority shall act in accordance with the goal set forth in ORS 468B.155 (State goal to prevent ground water contamination) .

(3) If, in carrying out any duty prescribed by law, the authority acquires information related to ground water quality in Oregon, the authority shall forward a copy of the information to the centralized repository established pursuant to ORS 468B.167 (Ground water resource protection strategy) . [1981 c.749 §4; 1989 c.833 §50; 1997 c.249 §147; 2007 c.71 §136; 2009 c.595 §839]

Source: Section 448.123 — Purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.882 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.882
453.882 Contaminated property as public nuisance
Status: in_force

The owner of property shall be considered to be maintaining a public nuisance subject to being enjoined or abated under ORS 105.550 (Definitions for ORS 105.550 to 105.600) to 105.600 (ORS 105.550 to 105.600 not to limit authority of cities or counties to further restrict activities) if the property has been determined to be not fit for use under ORS 453.876 (Determination that property is not fit for use) and the owner:

(1) Allows the property to be used as if it were fit for use; or

(2) Fails to have the property decontaminated and certified as fit for use under ORS 453.885 (Decontamination of property) within 180 days after the determination under ORS 453.876 (Determination that property is not fit for use) . [1989 c.915 §12; 1999 c.168 §10; 2005 c.706 §2]

Source: Section 453.882 — Contaminated property as public nuisance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.200 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.200
446.200 Exemption from additional regulations
Status: in_force

A manufactured dwelling that is constructed in conformity with the minimum safety standards provided by ORS 446.185 (Minimum safety standards for equipment, material and installations) and that bears an insignia of compliance is not required to comply with any additional regulations if the dwelling is thereafter placed upon a permanent foundation and affixed to real property. [Formerly 446.165; 1989 c.648 §20; 1991 c.226 §6; 1995 c.251 §4; 2019 c.422 §7]

Source: Section 446.200 — Exemption from additional regulations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.240 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.240
433.240 Parental responsibility
Status: in_force

(1) In adopting ORS 433.235 (Definitions for ORS 433.235 to 433.284) to 433.284 (Adoption of more stringent immunization requirements) , the Legislative Assembly recognizes the obligation of parents to have their children properly immunized and to provide to schools and facilities accurate records of immunization.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 339.030 (Exemptions from compulsory school attendance) , nothing in ORS 433.235 (Definitions for ORS 433.235 to 433.284) to 433.284 (Adoption of more stringent immunization requirements) operates to remove parental liability under compulsory attendance laws. [1981 c.78 §§9,10; 1985 c.579 §5; 1989 c.619 §6]

Source: Section 433.240 — Parental responsibility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.440 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.440
446.440 Application of condominium provisions to parks
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of ORS 100.005 (Definitions) to 100.910 (Use of fees) may be applied to a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park as defined in this chapter.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section a mobile home or manufactured dwelling park is not a condominium for purposes of local zoning and planning provisions. [1987 c.459 §40; 1989 c.648 §30]

Note: 446.440 (Application of condominium provisions to parks) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was 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 446.440 — Application of condominium provisions to parks , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.646 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.646
446.646 Department of Consumer and Business Services rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Consumer and Business Services may adopt rules necessary for carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the department under ORS 446.566 (Ownership document contents) to 446.646 (Department of Consumer and Business Services rules) .

(2) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the department shall adopt appropriate fees to cover the cost of services rendered under ORS 446.566 (Ownership document contents) to 446.646 (Department of Consumer and Business Services rules) by the department and by a county as agent for the department. The department may not vary the fee for issuance or renewal of an ownership document, or for removal of a manufactured structure from the ownership document system, based upon the applicant’s status as an owner, dealer or escrow agent.

(3) A county carrying out functions under ORS 446.566 (Ownership document contents) to 446.646 (Department of Consumer and Business Services rules) related to manufactured structure ownership documents and trip permits is an agent of the department with regard to those functions.

(4) Unless the department adopts a different fee pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, the fee amount:

(a) For issuance of an ownership document is $55.

(b) For issuance of a trip permit is $5. [2003 c.655 §23a]

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

Source: Section 446.646 — Department of Consumer and Business Services rules; fees; county as agent of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.020 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.020
454.020 Compliance with state and federal standards
Status: in_force

The Environmental Quality Commission may require each user of the treatment works of a municipality to comply with the toxic and pretreatment effluent standards and inspection, monitoring and entry requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as enacted by Congress, October 18, 1972, and acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto, and federal regulations and guidelines issued pursuant thereto. The commission may institute actions or proceedings for legal or equitable remedies to enforce such compliance. [1973 c.101 §5; 1979 c.284 §146]

Source: Section 454.020 — Compliance with state and federal standards; enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 436.245 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 436 / Section 436.245
436.245 Petition content
Status: in_force

The petition for determination of ability to give informed consent for sterilization shall be executed under oath and shall set forth:

(1) The name, age and residence of the respondent.

(2) The names and residences of any parents, spouse, legal guardian or conservator of the respondent.

(3) A statement of the facts describing the respondent’s alleged inability to give informed consent for sterilization.

(4) A statement of facts indicating the likelihood or unlikelihood that the respondent will have the ability to make an informed decision about sterilization in the foreseeable future.

(5) A statement of the reasons for which sterilization is sought.

(6) The name, position and statement of interest of the person initiating the petition or any person assisting the respondent with a self-initiated petition. [1983 c.460 §7]

Source: Section 436.245 — Petition content , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors436.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.265 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.265
431A.265 Process for waiving requirement to remove or substitute chemicals
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall grant a waiver to a manufacturer of children’s products that applies for a waiver in order to comply with ORS 431A.260 (Requirement to remove or substitute high priority chemicals of concern) if the application:

(a) Includes an alternatives assessment demonstrating that removal of the high priority chemical of concern for children’s health used in children’s products is not financially or technically feasible; or

(b) Includes a quantitative exposure assessment demonstrating that the high priority chemical of concern for children’s health used in children’s products is inaccessible to the consumer or otherwise not reasonably anticipated to result in exposure based upon an analysis of leachability and bioavailability of the high priority chemical of concern for children’s health used in children’s products.

(2) An alternatives assessment or quantitative exposure assessment submitted under subsection (1) of this section must be conducted in a manner consistent with the guidance and frameworks for such assessments in effect on July 27, 2015, and as established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse, the State of California as part of that state’s program for reducing toxic chemicals in consumer products, or other states or nongovernmental organizations with the applicable expertise, or as developed by the authority by rule. The authority may recommend or require that a manufacturer follow particular guidance or frameworks in order to meet the requirements of this section.

(3) If the authority determines that an alternatives assessment or a quantitative exposure assessment as described in this section is incomplete, the authority may obtain the assessment from another party. The manufacturer that submitted the assessment that was determined to be incomplete must pay for the assessment performed by the other party.

(4) The authority shall approve or disapprove a waiver application within 180 days after its submittal. If the authority fails to act within 180 days, the waiver application is deemed approved, and the manufacturer may continue to sell or offer for sale in this state the children’s product for which the manufacturer submitted a waiver application. If the authority disapproves a waiver application, the manufacturer may submit a revised waiver application for consideration within 180 days after the authority’s disapproval. [2015 c.786 §7; 2023 c.426 §6]

Source: Section 431A.265 — Process for waiving requirement to remove or substitute chemicals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.808 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.808
450.808 General duties of authority manager
Status: in_force

The manager of the authority shall, subject to the direction and control of the board, serve as the administrator and supervisor of the functions and operations of the authority and shall perform all duties prescribed by the board. [1955 c.614 §24]

Source: Section 450.808 — General duties of authority manager , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.561 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.561
446.561 Definitions for ORS 446.566 to 446.646
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 446.566 (Ownership document contents) to 446.646 (Department of Consumer and Business Services rules) :

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, “manufactured structure” means:

(a) A manufactured dwelling. As used in this paragraph, “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) and also includes a structure that would meet the definition in ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) except that the structure is being used for other than residential purposes.

(b) A prefabricated structure, as defined in ORS 455.010 (Definitions for ORS chapter 455) , that is relocatable and more than eight and one-half feet wide.

(2) “Manufactured structure” does not include a mobile modular unit as defined in ORS 308.866 (Definition of “mobile modular unit”) or an implement of husbandry as defined in ORS 801.310 (“Implement of husbandry.”) . [2003 c.655 §8; 2019 c.422 §15; 2019 c.585 §10a]

Note: 446.561 (Definitions for ORS 446.566 to 446.646) to 446.646 (Department of Consumer and Business Services rules) 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 446.561 — Definitions for ORS 446.566 to 446.646 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.138 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.138
432.138 Court orders for records of death
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A death may be registered by the Chief Medical Examiner as specified in ORS 432.133 (Mandatory submission and registration of reports of death) (8) or (9) upon receipt of an order from a court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) A court order that establishes a record of death shall include all of the following information:

(A) The decedent’s full legal name;

(B) The date of the decedent’s death as determined from evidence presented to the court; and

(C) The city, county and place in which the decedent died as determined from evidence presented to the court.

(c) A court order that establishes a record of death shall include, if available, all of the following information:

(A) The decedent’s date of live birth, city and state or country of live birth, race, ethnicity, sex and Social Security number and the name or names of the decedent’s parent or parents, as the name or names appear on a birth record;

(B) The decedent’s housing status and address, including street address, city, county, state and zip code at the time of death;

(C) The decedent’s marital status at the time of death;

(D) The name, as it appears on a birth record, of any surviving spouse; and

(E) The information necessary to complete the medical certification, including the cause and manner of death and, if the death occurred because of an injury, information on how and when the injury occurred, or, if the cause and manner of death are not known, a statement that the cause and manner of death are not known.

(2) On the basis of the information in the court order, the Chief Medical Examiner shall prepare a report of death. The State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics shall use a report of death prepared under this subsection to register the death.

(3) All records of death issued under this section shall show the date of the court order and the name of the court issuing the order.

(4) If the death was registered pursuant to ORS 432.133 (Mandatory submission and registration of reports of death) (8) or (9), the record of death shall be flagged as being “Presumptive.” [2013 c.366 §18; 2017 c.151 §26; 2021 c.417 §2]

Source: Section 432.138 — Court orders for records of death , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.566 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.566
446.566 Ownership document contents
Status: in_force

The following information must be recorded on the ownership document issued for a manufactured structure by the Department of Consumer and Business Services:

(1) All ownership interests, for a manufactured structure sold in this state.

(2) A change in location, for a manufactured structure that has been sited in this state.

(3) The manufactured structure identification number as described by department rule.

(4) The manufacturer’s name and, if available, the model of the manufactured structure.

(5) The identifying physical characteristics of the manufactured structure, including but not limited to the total square footage of the living area, type of siding, type of roof, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms and types of heating and cooling.

(6) If the ownership document is issued due to sale of the manufactured structure, the most recent sales price and date of sale for the manufactured structure.

(7) Any other information required by department rule. [2003 c.655 §9; 2007 c.502 §1]

Note: See note under 466.561.

Source: Section 446.566 — Ownership document contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.078 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.078
441.078 Disability discrimination prohibited in provision or insurance coverage of organ transplantation
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Auxiliary aids and services” means:

(A) Qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making aurally delivered material available to individuals with hearing impairment;

(B) Qualified readers, audio recordings of texts or other effective methods of making visually delivered material available to individuals with visual impairment;

(C) Acquisition or modification of equipment or devices; or

(D) Other similar services or actions.

(b) “Covered entity” means:

(A) Any entity licensed under the laws of this state for the purpose of providing health care services;

(B) Any practitioner licensed under the laws of this state for the purpose of practicing a health care profession; or

(C) An insurer of health care services.

(c) “Disability” has the meaning described in ORS 659A.104 (Description of disability for purposes of ORS 659A.103 to 659A.145) .

(d) “Organ transplant” means the transplantation or transfusion of a part of a human body into another human body for the purpose of treating or curing a medical condition.

(e) “Qualified individual” means an individual who, with or without the availability of support networks, auxiliary aids and services or reasonable modifications to policies or practices, meets the eligibility requirements for the receipt of an organ transplant.

(f) “Reasonable modifications to policies or practices” includes:

(A) Communication with individuals responsible for supporting an individual through post-surgical, post-transplantation and post-transfusion care, including the administration of medication; and

(B) Consideration of support networks available to an individual, including family, friends and home- and community-based services funded through Medicaid, Medicare, a health benefit plan as defined in ORS 743B.005 (Definitions) or any other source of funding available to the individual, in determining whether the individual is able to comply with post-transplantation and post-transfusion medical requirements.

(g) “Transplant hospital” has the meaning given that term in ORS 97.953 (Definitions for ORS 97.951 to 97.982) .

(2) A covered entity may not, solely on the basis of a qualified individual’s disability:

(a) Consider the individual ineligible to receive an organ transplant.

(b) Deny the individual medical services or other services related to organ transplantation, including diagnostic services, surgery, post-operative treatment and counseling.

(c) Refuse to refer the individual to a transplant hospital or an organ transplant specialist for the purpose of being evaluated for or receiving an organ transplant.

(d) Refuse to place the individual on an organ transplant waiting list.

(e) Place the individual on an organ transplant waiting list at a lower priority position than the position at which the individual would have been placed if the individual did not have a disability.

(f) Refuse the individual insurance coverage for any procedure associated with being evaluated for or receiving an organ transplant, including post-transplantation and post-transfusion care.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a covered entity may consider a qualified individual’s disability when making treatment or insurance coverage decisions or recommendations related to organ transplantation, to the extent that the disability has been found by a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, following an individualized evaluation of the individual, to be medically significant to the receipt of the organ transplant.

(4) If a covered entity makes an objectively reasonable determination that a qualified individual has the necessary support networks, including family, friends and home- and community-based services funded through Medicaid, Medicare, a health benefit plan as defined in ORS 743B.005 (Definitions) or any other source of funding available to the individual, to assist the individual in complying with post-transplantation and post-transfusion medical requirements, the covered entity may not consider the individual’s inability to independently comply with those orders to be medically significant for purposes of subsection (3) of this section.

(5) A covered entity must modify the covered entity’s policies, practices or procedures when modification is necessary to make medical services or other services related to organ transplantation, including diagnostic services, surgery, post-operative treatment and counseling, available to a qualified individual who has a disability unless the covered entity demonstrates that making the modification would fundamentally alter the nature of the medical services or other services related to organ transplantation.

(6) A covered entity must take steps necessary to ensure that a qualified individual who has a disability is not denied medical services or other services related to organ transplantation, including diagnostic services, surgery, post-operative treatment and counseling, unless the covered entity demonstrates that taking the steps would fundamentally alter the nature of the medical services or other services related to organ transplantation or would result in an undue burden for the covered entity.

(7) Judicial review of a claim brought under this section may be sought from the circuit court for the county in which the potential recipient of the organ transplant resides or resided or was denied the organ transplant. The circuit court shall give priority on its docket and expedited review to a claim brought under this section.

(8) In an action brought under this section, the court may grant equitable relief, including:

(a) Requiring auxiliary aids and services to be made available for a qualified individual with a disability;

(b) Requiring the modification of a policy, practice or procedure of a covered entity; or

(c) Requiring facilities be made readily accessible to and usable by a qualified individual with a disability.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) , a person receiving services constituting patient care on an Oregon Health and Science University campus, in any Oregon Health and Science University clinic or provided by any health care provider employed by or working on behalf of Oregon Health and Science University, may bring a claim under this section for equitable relief.

(b) This section does not create a right to damages against a public body, as defined in ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) .

(c) This section does not prevent a person from bringing a claim against a covered entity and seeking applicable relief from a covered entity for conduct described in this section under any other provision of law. [Formerly 442.765]

Note: 441.078 (Disability discrimination prohibited in provision or insurance coverage of organ transplantation) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.078 — Disability discrimination prohibited in provision or insurance coverage of organ transplantation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.730 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.730
443.730 Information regarding substitute caregivers required
Status: in_force

(1) The provider shall furnish the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the substitute caregivers employed or used by the provider to the licensing agency upon the request of the agency.

(2) The licensing agency shall require the provider to furnish information describing the planned operation of the adult foster home, including the use of substitute caregivers and other staff, as part of the license application.

(3) The provider shall not allow a substitute caregiver or other caregiver to provide care to a resident unless the following standards are met and documented:

(a) The licensing agency has completed a criminal records check in accordance with ORS 443.004 (Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care) . The licensing agency shall adopt rules to provide for the expedited completion of a criminal records check for the State of Oregon when requested by a licensed provider because of an immediate staffing need.

(b) The substitute caregiver has successfully completed the training required by the licensing agency.

(c) The caregiver is able to understand and communicate in oral and written English.

(d) The provider has oriented the caregiver to the residents in the adult foster home, their care needs and the physical characteristics of the home.

(e) The provider has trained the caregiver to meet the routine and emergency needs of the residents.

(4) The licensing agency shall establish educational requirements for substitute caregivers and other caregivers designed to impart the practical knowledge and skills necessary to maintain the health, safety and welfare of residents. The training shall include a test established by the licensing agency to be completed by the caregiver. The test shall be completed by the caregiver without the help of any other person. [1995 c.667 §18; 2009 c.595 §791d; 2009 c.837 §30]

Note: 443.730 (Information regarding substitute caregivers required) and 443.740 (Information on licensed adult foster homes) were added to and made a part of 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) to 443.825 (Disposition of penalties recovered) by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 443.730 — Information regarding substitute caregivers required; standards; educational requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.435 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.435
438.435 Testing for substance of abuse
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to duties which a clinical laboratory may perform under ORS 438.010 (Definitions for ORS 438.010 to 438.510) to 438.510 (Prohibited acts) , a laboratory is authorized to perform appropriate tests, examinations or analyses on materials derived from the human body for the purpose of detecting substances of abuse in the body. All laboratories performing the tests, examinations or analyses must be licensed under the provisions of ORS 438.010 (Definitions for ORS 438.010 to 438.510) to 438.510 (Prohibited acts) and must employ qualified technical personnel to perform the tests, examinations and analyses.

(2) In order to perform such tests, examinations or analyses, the laboratory may examine specimens submitted by persons other than those described in ORS 438.430 (Examination of specimens) (1) and shall report the result of any test, examination or analysis to the person who submitted the specimen. When the substance of abuse test is for nonmedical employment or pre-employment purposes, and a written request is provided, the test result shall be reported to the person from whom the specimen was originally obtained.

(3) When the specimen of a person tested for substances of abuse is submitted to the laboratory and the test result is positive, the laboratory shall perform a confirming test which has been designated by rule of the Oregon Health Authority as the best available technology for use to determine whether or not the substance of abuse identified by the first test is present in the specimen prior to reporting the test results.

(4) The authority by rule shall set standards for special category laboratories that engage only in the initial testing for substances of abuse in the body, including registration procedures for such laboratories and personnel.

(5) The operator of a substances of abuse on-site screening facility may use substances of abuse on-site screening tests if the test results are not for use in diagnosing or preventing disease and are not for use by physicians, dentists or other licensed health care professionals in treating humans. Any entity using the test shall pay a yearly filing fee, not to exceed $50, and file a registration form as provided by rule of the authority that:

(a) States the current name and address of the entity, the telephone number of the entity, if any, and the name of a contact individual at each on-site facility operated by the entity; and

(b) Certifies that:

(A) The tests are being administered according to the federal Food and Drug Administration package insert that accompanies the test;

(B) The tests are being administered according to the instructions of the manufacturer;

(C) Custody chain procedures are being followed;

(D) Operators of the substances of abuse on-site screening facility are trained in the use of the substances of abuse on-site screening tests by the manufacturer; and

(E) If the substances of abuse on-site screening facility obtains a positive test result on a specimen and the entity indicates that the test result is to be used to deny or deprive any person of employment or any benefit, or may otherwise result in adverse employment action, the same specimen shall be submitted to a clinical laboratory licensed under ORS 438.110 (Standards for issuance and renewal of laboratory license) and 438.150 (Temporary permit) or an equivalent out-of-state facility and the presence of a substance of abuse confirmed prior to release of the on-site test result.

(6) The authority by rule shall set reasonable standards for the screening by correctional agencies of adults in custody within state and local correctional facilities and offenders on parole, probation or post-prison supervision for substances of abuse. The standards shall include, but not be limited to, the establishment of written procedures and protocols, the qualifications and training of individuals who perform screening tests, the approval of specific technologies and the minimum requirements for record keeping, quality control and confirmation of positive screening results.

(7) If an initial test by a special category laboratory under subsection (4) of this section or a special category screening under subsection (6) of this section shows a result indicating the presence of a substance of abuse in the body, a confirmatory test shall be conducted in a licensed clinical laboratory if the results are to be used to deprive or deny any person of any employment or benefit. If a screening test of an adult in custody in a state or local correctional facility is positive for a substance of abuse, the adult in custody may be held in a secure facility pending the outcome of the confirmatory test. If the confirmatory test is positive, the adult in custody may be held in a secure facility pending the outcome of any hearing to determine what action will be taken.

(8) If any test for substances of abuse is performed outside this state the results of which are to be used to deprive or deny any person any employment or any benefit, the person desiring to use the test shall have the burden to show that the testing procedure used meets or exceeds the testing standards of this state. [1987 c.669 §2; 1991 c.808 §1; 1997 c.355 §2; 1999 c.739 §2; 2001 c.104 §175; 2009 c.595 §711; 2019 c.213 §103]

Source: Section 438.435 — Testing for substance of abuse; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.280 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.280
454.280 Construction of treatment works by municipality
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS chapters 450, 451 and 454, or any city or county charter, treatment works may be constructed by a municipality and financed by the sale of general obligation bonds, revenue bonds or assessments against the benefited property without a vote in the affected area or municipality or without being subject to a remonstration procedure, when the findings and order are filed in accordance with ORS 454.310 (Construction authorized upon commission approval) . The provisions of ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) to 223.316 (Local governments required to make system development charge information public) and 223.770 (Assessment of public property benefited by improvements) shall apply in so far as practicable to any assessment established as a result of proceedings under ORS 454.275 (Definitions for ORS 454.275 to 454.380) to 454.380 (Limitation on spending for nonconstruction items) . [1981 c.358 §2; 1995 c.333 §18; 1997 c.249 §153]

Source: Section 454.280 — Construction of treatment works by municipality; financing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.785 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.785
441.785 Public notice
Status: in_force

On each hospital unit, a hospital shall post a notice summarizing the provisions of ORS 441.761 (Nurse Staffing Advisory Board) to 441.795 (Limitations on rulemaking authority of Oregon Health Authority) in a place that is clearly visible to the public that includes a phone number for purposes of reporting a violation of the laws. [Formerly 441.169]

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

Source: Section 441.785 — Public notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.495 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.495
442.495 Responsibilities of council
Status: in_force

The responsibilities of the Rural Health Coordinating Council shall be to:

(1) Advise the Office of Rural Health on matters related to the health care services and needs of rural communities;

(2) Develop general recommendations to meet the identified needs of rural communities; and

(3) View applications and recommend to the office which communities should receive assistance, how much money should be granted or loaned and the ability of the community to repay a loan. [1979 c.513 §6; 1981 c.693 §21; 1983 c.482 §20; 2007 c.71 §129]

Source: Section 442.495 — Responsibilities of council , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.767 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.767
443.767 Investigation of complaint
Status: in_force

(1) When the licensing agency receives a complaint that alleges that a resident of a licensed adult foster home has been injured, abused or neglected, and that the resident’s health or safety is in imminent danger, or that the resident has died or been hospitalized, the investigation shall begin immediately after the complaint is received. If the investigator determines that the complaint is substantiated, the licensing agency shall take appropriate corrective action immediately.

(2) When the licensing agency receives a complaint that alleges the existence of any circumstance that could result in injury, abuse or neglect of a resident of a licensed adult foster home, and that the circumstance could place the resident’s health or safety in imminent danger, the agency shall investigate the complaint promptly. If the investigator determines that the complaint is substantiated, the agency shall take appropriate corrective action promptly.

(3) After public hearing, the licensing agency shall by rule set standards for the procedure, content and time limits for the initiation and completion of investigations of complaints. The time limits shall be as short as possible and shall vary in accordance with the severity of the circumstances alleged in the complaint. In no event shall the investigation exceed a duration of 60 days, unless there is an ongoing concurrent criminal investigation, in which case the licensing agency may take a reasonable amount of additional time in which to complete the investigation.

(4) The licensing agency shall take no longer than 60 days from the completion of the investigation report to take appropriate corrective action in the case of any complaint that the investigator determines to be substantiated.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The licensing agency shall mail a copy of the investigation report within seven days of the completion of the report to:

(A) The complainant, unless the complainant requests anonymity;

(B) The resident, and any person designated by the resident to receive information concerning the resident;

(C) The facility; and

(D) The Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman.

(b) The copy of the report shall be accompanied by a notice that informs the recipient of the right to submit additional evidence.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The complaint and the investigation report shall be available to the public at the local office of the licensing agency or the type B area agency, if appropriate. When the licensing agency or type B area agency concludes the investigation of a complaint, the licensing agency or type B area agency shall clearly designate the outcome of the complaint investigation and make the designation available to the public together with the complaint and the investigation report.

(b) As used in this subsection, “area agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 410.040 (Definitions for ORS 410.040 to 410.300, 410.320 and 410.619) .

(7) A copy of the report shall be forwarded to the licensing agency whether or not the investigation report concludes that the complaint is substantiated. [1991 c.960 §8; 2001 c.447 §2; 2001 c.900 §190; 2009 c.595 §791n; 2017 c.441 §28]

Source: Section 443.767 — Investigation of complaint; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.323 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.323
431A.323 Prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to distribute or sell a toxic household product or cause a toxic household product to be distributed or sold in this state if it does not meet the requirements of ORS 431A.300 (Definitions) to 431A.325 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.300 to 431A.325) .

(2) The prohibition contained in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a person engaged in the business of wholesale or retail distribution of a toxic household product, unless the person is engaged in the manufacture of the product, or has knowledge that a toxic household product which the person is distributing or selling is in violation of ORS 431A.300 (Definitions) to 431A.325 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.300 to 431A.325) .

(3) A distributor of a house brand shall not be considered a manufacturer for purposes of filing an application for an extension pursuant to section 6, chapter 915, Oregon Laws 1991, or for an exemption pursuant to section 7, chapter 915, Oregon Laws 1991. Nothing in this subsection is intended to exempt a distributor of a house brand from any other provisions of ORS 431A.300 (Definitions) to 431A.325 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.300 to 431A.325) . [Formerly 431.910]

Source: Section 431A.323 — Prohibited conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.300 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.300
452.300 Oregon Health Authority vector control program
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall maintain a program of public health vector control, which program shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) Monitoring and investigating public health vectors, vector habitats and vector-borne diseases.

(b) Providing technical assistance and information to vector control districts, local vector control programs and the public.

(c) Maintaining training programs for vector control district personnel and other public health personnel.

(d) Coordinating and assisting vector control district programs and other local programs in research projects.

(e) Reviewing vector control program pesticide use plans submitted by agencies that intend to use pesticides for vector control. Agencies must obtain authority approval of their annual pesticide use plan prior to pesticide applications.

(2) The authority may provide an amount not to exceed $5,000 per year in matching funds to a district for a program to allow the district to carry out disease surveillance in cooperation with public health personnel. [1981 c.640 §7; 2007 c.258 §8; 2009 c.595 §876]

Source: Section 452.300 — Oregon Health Authority vector control program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.805 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.805
454.805 Assessment for installation costs
Status: in_force

(1) When a municipality requires property owners to connect their homes and multifamily dwellings to the sewer system of the municipality, the municipality may assess the installation costs for which the municipality provides financing against the affected properties in the same manner that costs of local improvements are assessed against benefited properties. Such assessments shall have the same lien status and be foreclosable in the same manner as other assessments levied under ORS 223.005 (Appropriation and condemnation for public use within and without city limits) to 223.105 (Proceedings to condemn property for city improvements when owner and city disagree on price) and 223.205 (Scope and application) to 223.930 (Streets along city boundaries or partly within and without city) or the charter of the municipality. If installation costs are so assessed:

(a) The municipality shall make financing for the installation costs available to affected property owners;

(b) Affected property owners may apply to pay the assessments in installments as provided in ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) to 223.316 (Local governments required to make system development charge information public) , but the municipality may impose a reasonable penalty for prepayment of assessment installments;

(c) The municipality may issue special assessment bonds to finance the installation costs pursuant to ORS 223.235 (Issuance of bonds) , but may sell such bonds at public or private sale in the same manner as port district revenue bonds may be sold pursuant to ORS 777.575 (Sale of bonds) (4); and

(d) The municipality may issue Bancroft bonds pursuant to ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) to 223.316 (Local governments required to make system development charge information public) , but only for installation costs for property within an area affected by an order of the Environmental Quality Commission or any court.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) “Installation costs” means the costs of placing, installing and connecting sewer lines and mains between a home or multifamily dwelling and the adjacent street sewer lines, drains or other storm or sanitary sewer facilities of the municipality, and costs of providing financing for such placement, installation and connection.

(b) “Municipality” means a city, county, county service district, sanitary authority or sanitary district. [1985 c.417 §1; 1991 c.902 §114; 1997 c.249 §154]

Note: 454.805 (Assessment for installation costs) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 454 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 454.805 — Assessment for installation costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.735 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.735
433.735 Definitions for ORS 433.735 to 433.770
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 433.735 (Definitions for ORS 433.735 to 433.770) to 433.770 (Enforcement) and 433.990 (Penalties) (7):

(1) “Organizer” includes any person who holds, stages or sponsors an outdoor mass gathering and the owner, lessee or possessor of the real property upon which the outdoor mass gathering is to take place.

(2) “Outdoor mass gathering,” unless otherwise defined by county ordinance, means an actual or reasonably anticipated assembly of more than 3,000 persons which is held primarily in open spaces and not in any permanent structure and within any three-month period is expected to continue for more than 24 hours and not more than 120 hours, excluding hours required for ingress to and egress from a gathering that is located on lands zoned for exclusive farm use that are 60 miles or farther from the nearest interstate highway.

(3) “Permanent structure” includes a stadium, an arena, an auditorium, a coliseum, a fairgrounds or other similar established places for assemblies.

(4) “Temporary structure” includes tents, trailers, chemical toilet facilities and other structures customarily erected or sited for temporary use. [1971 c.597 §1a; 1981 c.82 §3; 1985 c.758 §1; 2001 c.104 §157; 2007 c.445 §32; 2019 c.408 §2]

Source: Section 433.735 — Definitions for ORS 433.735 to 433.770 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.615 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.615
438.615 Environmental laboratory accreditation program
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority, in concurrence with the accrediting authority, shall establish by rule and implement an environmental laboratory accreditation program. The standards for accreditation may be equivalent to, but may not exceed, standards adopted by national accreditation programs. [1999 c.1063 §3; 2009 c.595 §716]

Source: Section 438.615 — Environmental laboratory accreditation program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.298 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.298
433.298 Oregon Health Authority to compile information about congenital cytomegalovirus
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall compile information on the following:

(a) The transmission of congenital cytomegalovirus;

(b) The signs and symptoms of and methods of diagnosing congenital cytomegalovirus;

(c) The potential complications associated with congenital cytomegalovirus; and

(d) Treating and managing congenital cytomegalovirus.

(2) The authority shall disseminate the information described in subsection (1) of this section to hospitals, birthing centers, diagnostic facilities that conduct newborn hearing screening tests, health care providers and the public. The authority must disseminate the information through print publications. The authority also may disseminate the information through electronic publications, video productions or any other method determined to be cost-effective by the authority. [2017 c.426 §2]

Note: 433.298 (Oregon Health Authority to compile information about congenital cytomegalovirus) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 433 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 433.298 — Oregon Health Authority to compile information about congenital cytomegalovirus; dissemination of information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.255 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.255
450.255 Districts eligible for state help in financing sewerage systems
Status: in_force

Districts that have been certified by the Environmental Quality Commission as being in need of sewerage systems may apply to the State Treasurer for the financing of such costs under authority of ORS 450.250 (Definitions for ORS 450.250 to 450.300) to 450.300 (Duty of treasurer to keep funds separate and to withhold tax receipts for bond payments) . The Environmental Quality Commission shall certify to the State Treasurer, in writing, a list of the districts that are in dire need of sewerage and sanitation facilities. [1955 c.577 §2; 1959 c.574 §1]

Source: Section 450.255 — Districts eligible for state help in financing sewerage systems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.010 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.010
431A.010 Power of Oregon Health Authority and local public health administrators to enforce public health laws
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority and local public health administrators shall have the power to enforce public health laws. The enforcement powers authorized by this section include, but are not limited to, the authority to:

(a) Investigate possible violations of public health laws;

(b) Issue subpoenas requiring testimony or the production of physical or other evidence;

(c) Issue administrative orders to enforce compliance with public health laws;

(d) Issue a notice of violation of a public health law and impose a civil penalty as established by rule not to exceed $500 a day per violation;

(e) Enter private property at any reasonable time with consent of the owner or custodian of the property to inspect, investigate, evaluate or conduct tests, or take specimens or samples for testing, as may be reasonably necessary to determine compliance with any public health law;

(f) Enter a public place to inspect, investigate, evaluate, conduct tests, or take specimens or samples for testing as may be reasonably necessary to determine compliance with the provisions of any public health law;

(g) Seek an administrative warrant from an appropriate court authorizing the inspection, investigation, evaluation or testing, or taking of specimens or samples for testing, if denied entry to property;

(h) Restrict access to contaminated property;

(i) Require removal or abatement of a toxic substance on any property and prescribe the proper measures for the removal or abatement;

(j) Maintain a civil action to enforce compliance with public health laws, including a petition to a court for an order imposing a public health measure appropriate to the public health threat presented;

(k) Refer any possible criminal violations of public health laws to a district attorney or other appropriate law enforcement official; and

(L) Request the Attorney General to assist in the enforcement of the public health laws.

(2) Any administrative actions undertaken by the state under this section shall comply with the provisions of ORS chapter 183.

(3) State and local law enforcement officials, to the extent resources are available, must assist the Oregon Health Authority and local public health administrators in ensuring compliance with administrative or judicial orders issued pursuant to this section.

(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any other enforcement authority granted by law to a local public health authority or to the state. [Formerly 431.262]

Source: Section 431A.010 — Power of Oregon Health Authority and local public health administrators to enforce public health laws; authorized actions; rules; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.671 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.671
441.671 Confidentiality of reports
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) , the names of complainants, witnesses and residents, and the reports and records compiled under the provisions of ORS 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.680 (Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident) , are confidential and are not accessible for public inspection.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the Department of Human Services or the department’s designee may, if appropriate, make the names of witnesses and residents, and the reports and records compiled under ORS 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.680 (Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident) , available to:

(a) A law enforcement agency;

(b) A public agency that licenses or certifies long term care facilities;

(c) A public agency that licenses or certifies the persons practicing the healing arts in long term care facilities;

(d) The Long Term Care Ombudsman;

(e) A public agency that licenses or certifies a person that has abused or is alleged to have abused a resident;

(f) A court pursuant to a court order or as provided in ORS 125.012 (Petition for protective order) ; and

(g) An administrative law judge in an administrative proceeding when necessary to provide protective services as defined in ORS 410.040 (Definitions for ORS 410.040 to 410.300, 410.320 and 410.619) to a resident, when in the best interests of the resident or when necessary to investigate, prevent or treat abuse of a resident.

(3) Information made available under subsection (2) of this section, and the recipient of the information, are otherwise subject to the confidentiality provisions of ORS 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.680 (Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident) . [1981 c.470 §2 (enacted in lieu of 441.670); 1993 c.759 §11; 2012 c.70 §13]

Source: Section 441.671 — Confidentiality of reports; when available , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.560 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.560
431A.560 Educational materials about breast reconstruction
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall make written materials available on the authority’s website to educate breast cancer patients about the availability of insurance coverage for breast reconstruction surgery and breast prostheses following a mastectomy. The authority shall update the materials at least annually.

(2) The authority shall place a link to the educational materials described in subsection (1) of this section next to a link on the website to information about breast cancer screenings and under a tab designated “Breast Reconstruction Education.” The materials must include links to information about breast reconstruction surgery published by governmental entities with a nexus to this state or nonprofit organizations with expertise in breast reconstruction surgery, including but not limited to information about:

(a) The availability of the option to have breast reconstruction surgery following a mastectomy including that the breast reconstruction surgery may be performed at the time of a mastectomy or may be delayed until a later date.

(b) Prostheses or breast forms as alternatives to breast reconstruction surgery.

(c) The requirements of the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-277) including the right to breast reconstruction surgery following a mastectomy even if the surgery is delayed until a later date.

(3) The authority may include educational information about breast reconstruction surgery in newsletters or similar publications that the authority sends to clients or physicians on a weekly or monthly basis. [2017 c.163 §1]

Source: Section 431A.560 — Educational materials about breast reconstruction; requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.715 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.715
442.715 Authorized practices under approved cooperative program
Status: in_force

(1) To the extent permitted by an order issued under ORS 442.710 (Application for approval of cooperative program) , health care providers providing heart and kidney transplant services through a cooperative program approved under ORS 442.700 (Definitions for ORS 442.700 to 442.760) to 442.760 (Status to contest order) may engage in the following practices in order to achieve the goals described in ORS 442.705 (Legislative findings) (2):

(a) Set prices for heart and kidney transplants and all services directly related to heart and kidney transplants;

(b) Refuse to deal with competitors in the heart and kidney transplant market;

(c) Allocate product, service, geographic and patient markets directly relating to heart and kidney transplants;

(d) Acquire and maintain a monopoly in heart and kidney transplant services; and

(e) Engage in other activities that might give rise to liability under ORS 646.705 (Definitions for ORS 136.617 and 646.705 to 646.805) to 646.836 (Confidential status of investigative material) or federal antitrust laws.

(2) To the extent permitted by an order issued under ORS 442.710 (Application for approval of cooperative program) and in addition to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, physicians participating in a cooperative program may agree among themselves on referrals of nontransplant cardiac surgeries to the extent necessary to achieve redistribution of the cardiac surgery cases among participating surgeons.

(3) The Legislative Assembly intends that all persons arranging or participating in a cooperative program approved and conducted in accordance with an order issued under ORS 442.710 (Application for approval of cooperative program) and all persons participating in good faith negotiations conducted pursuant to ORS 442.750 (Status of actions under cooperative program) shall:

(a) Not be subject to the provisions of ORS 646.705 (Definitions for ORS 136.617 and 646.705 to 646.805) to 646.836 (Confidential status of investigative material) so long as the activities of the cooperative program are regulated, lawful and approved in accordance with ORS 442.700 (Definitions for ORS 442.700 to 442.760) to 442.760 (Status to contest order) and 646.740 (Permitted activities) ; and

(b) Receive the full benefit of state action immunity under federal antitrust laws. [1993 c.769 §2]

Source: Section 442.715 — Authorized practices under approved cooperative program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.676 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.676
446.676 Exceptions to prohibition against unlicensed dealer activity
Status: in_force

ORS 446.671 (Acting as manufactured structure dealer without license) does not apply to the following manufactured structures or persons:

(1) A unit of government or a public or private utility.

(2) The owner of a manufactured structure, as shown by a document evidencing ownership issued by any jurisdiction if the person owned the manufactured structure for personal, family or household purposes. If the person sells, trades, displays or offers for sale, trade or exchange two or more manufactured structures during a calendar year, the person has the burden of proving that the person owned the structures primarily for personal, family or household purposes.

(3) A conservator, receiver, trustee, personal representative or public officer while performing any official duties. The exemption provided by this subsection applies to actions taken for the purposes of winding up the affairs of a manufactured structure dealer or dealership and not to the continuing operation of a dealership.

(4) A real estate licensee representing a buyer or seller in a transaction involving real property under ORS 308.875 (Manufactured structures classified as real or personal property) or a manufactured structure that is recorded in the deed records of a county.

(5) An escrow agent making an application for an ownership document as described under ORS 446.591 (Exception to requirement for submitting information) (5).

(6) The security interest holder of a manufactured structure as shown by a document evidencing ownership issued by any jurisdiction.

(7) The sale of a manufactured structure by the manufacturer to a manufactured structure dealer. However, a manufacturer must obtain a manufactured structure dealer license under ORS 446.691 (Issuance of dealer license) in order to sell manufactured structures to retail customers.

(8) An insurance adjuster authorized to do business under ORS 744.515 (Exemptions from adjuster licensing requirement) or 744.521 (Powers of director to issue, renew, amend, suspend and reinstate licenses) who is disposing of a manufactured structure for salvage.

(9) A person who sells or trades or offers to sell or trade a manufactured structure that has been used in the operation of the person’s business unless the person’s business is the buying, selling, brokering, trading or exchanging of manufactured structures, displaying new or used manufactured structures for sale or acting as agent for an owner selling a manufactured structure or for a person interested in buying a manufactured structure.

(10) A person who is licensed as a manufactured structure dealer in another jurisdiction and is participating in a temporary exhibition of manufactured structures, if the exhibition includes at least two other manufactured structure dealers licensed in this state or another jurisdiction, lasts 10 days or less and charges admission to the public. An exemption may be claimed under this subsection for a total of not more than 10 days during a calendar year.

(11) A person who receives no money, goods or services, either directly or indirectly, for displaying a manufactured structure or acting as an agent in the selling or buying of a manufactured structure.

(12) A manufactured dwelling park or mobile home park owner that consigns a manufactured structure for sale by a licensed manufactured structure dealer.

(13) The sale of an abandoned manufactured dwelling by a manufactured dwelling park owner pursuant to ORS 90.675 (Disposition of manufactured dwelling or floating home left in facility) (10) if the park owner makes a reasonable effort to transfer the title for the manufactured dwelling to the purchaser.

(14) A licensed real estate broker acting in the employ of, on behalf of or under the supervision of an individual who is both a licensed principal real estate broker and a licensed manufactured structure dealer.

(15) A financial institution or trust company acting as attorney in fact under a duly executed power of attorney from the owner or purchaser authorizing the selling, leasing or exchanging of the owner’s or purchaser’s assets. As used in this subsection, “financial institution” and “trust company” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) . [2003 c.655 §27; 2007 c.319 §29; 2019 c.151 §40]

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

Source: Section 446.676 — Exceptions to prohibition against unlicensed dealer activity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.040 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.040
454.040 Determination of costs payable by users
Status: in_force

In determining the amount of treatment works costs to be paid by recipients of treatment works services, the municipality or, if applicable, the Environmental Quality Commission shall consider the strength, volume, types and delivery flow rate characteristics of the waste; the nature, location and type of treatment works; the receiving waters; and such other factors as deemed necessary. [1973 c.101 §4]

Source: Section 454.040 — Determination of costs payable by users , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.405 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.405
448.405 Definitions for ORS 448.405 to 448.465
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 448.405 (Definitions for ORS 448.405 to 448.465) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) :

(1) “Commission” means the Environmental Quality Commission.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Environmental Quality.

(3) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Environmental Quality.

(4) “Operator” means a person responsible for the operation of a potable water treatment plant, water distribution system or sewage treatment works.

(5) “Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, association, joint venture, public or private corporation, trust, estate, commission, board, public or private institution, utility, cooperative, municipality or any other political subdivision of this state, any interstate body or any other legal entity.

(6) “Potable water treatment plant” means that portion of a water system that in some way alters the physical, chemical or bacteriological quality of the water being treated.

(7) “Sewage treatment works” means any structure, equipment or process required to collect, carry away and treat domestic waste and dispose of sewage as defined in ORS 454.010 (Definitions for ORS 454.010 to 454.040) .

(8) “Supervise” means to operate or to be responsible for directing employees that are responsible for the operation of a water system.

(9) “Water distribution system” means that portion of the water system in which water is stored and conveyed from the potable water treatment plant or other supply point to the premises of a consumer.

(10) “Water system” means potable water treatment plants and water distribution systems:

(a) That have 15 or more service connections used by year-round residents or that regularly serve 25 or more year-round residents; or

(b) That regularly serve at least 25 of the same persons for more than six months per year. [1987 c.635 §1; 1999 c.653 §4; 2001 c.900 §197]

Note: 448.405 (Definitions for ORS 448.405 to 448.465) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 448 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 448.405 — Definitions for ORS 448.405 to 448.465 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.441 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.441
443.441 Assessment of sufficient numbers of direct care staff
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Consistently” means regularly and typically.

(b) “Direct care staff” means staff who provide services for residents that include assistance with daily living, medication administration, resident-focused activities, supervision and support.

(c) “Facility” includes a:

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

(B) Facility with a memory care endorsement under ORS 443.886 (Memory care endorsement required) .

(2) In determining whether a facility has qualified awake direct care staff in sufficient numbers to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of each resident 24 hours a day as prescribed by rule, the Department of Human Services shall conduct an assessment, in accordance with rules for home and community-based settings adopted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and consider whether the facility consistently:

(a) Implements and maintains a current person-centered service plan for each resident as required by rule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services;

(b) Provides timely access, 24 hours a day, to all supports needed for activities of daily living including eating, hydration, toileting, hygiene, bathing, dressing, oral care and other supports included in the resident’s person-centered service plan;

(c) Provides a timely response to issues impacting the dignity of the resident, including but not limited to wet or soiled briefs, clothing or linens; and

(d) Delivers care according to the schedule and procedures outlined in the resident’s person-centered service plan, including but not limited to wound care, medication administration, pain control, behavior support, cueing and repositioning.

(3) For a complaint of a licensing violation, other than abuse, that alleges harm or potential harm to a resident or for a complaint that a facility does not have qualified awake direct care staff in sufficient numbers to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of each resident 24 hours a day:

(a) The department shall begin an investigation without undue delay; and

(b) The investigator shall:

(A) Assess whether the facility has qualified awake direct care staff in sufficient numbers to consistently meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of each resident 24 hours a day pursuant to the criteria prescribed by rule under subsection (2) of this section; and

(B) Write an investigation report that includes:

(i) The investigator’s personal observations;

(ii) A review of documents and records;

(iii) A summary of all witness statements; and

(iv) A statement of the factual basis for the findings for each incident or problem alleged in the complaint, including the investigator’s assessment of staffing levels and whether the facility has qualified awake direct care staff in sufficient numbers to consistently meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of each resident 24 hours a day. [2021 c.392 §1]

Note: 443.441 (Assessment of sufficient numbers of direct care staff) 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 443.441 — Assessment of sufficient numbers of direct care staff; complaint investigations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.100 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.100
443.100 License required for caregiver registry
Status: in_force

A person may not establish, conduct or maintain a caregiver registry, or represent to the public that the person is a caregiver registry, without first obtaining a caregiver registry license from the Oregon Health Authority. [2009 c.792 §14b; 2009 c.792 §64; 2011 c.70 §15]

Source: Section 443.100 — License required for caregiver registry , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.215 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.215
453.215 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly:

(1) Finds and declares that there exists a significant danger to the public health and safety from exposure to art or craft material which contains toxic chemicals. This health risk threatens not only professional artists and craftspersons, but art teachers, students at every educational level, hobbyists and children. Toxic substances may be employed during the course and scope of creating art or craft objects of all varieties.

(2) Finds and declares that present labeling of ingredients and hazards of art or craft material is insufficient to adequately protect the consumers of this state from chronic adverse health effects. Because many persons do not know what toxic chemical substances they work with, proper precautionary actions cannot be taken. Disclosure of toxic ingredients, their possible adverse effects on health, and instructions for safe handling, will substantially minimize unnecessary exposure to excessive risk.

(3) Finds and declares that it is consistent to impose upon those who manufacture, repackage and distribute art or craft material a duty to convey to consumers information about the potential health hazards of the products they manufacture.

(4) Finds and declares that school children are not sufficiently protected by present health laws insofar as materials which may be seriously harmful are not so labeled and therefore children are not properly warned as to the dangers inherent in the use of these materials.

(5) Intends by ORS 453.205 (Definitions for ORS 453.205 to 453.275) to 453.275 (Civil penalty) to insure that consumers be provided information concerning the nature of the toxic substances with which they are working and the known and suspected health hazards of these substances and to insure the uniformity of labeling standards, so that materials with similar hazards also have essentially similar labels and to insure that elementary school children are protected by prohibiting the sale of those toxic substances to schools and school districts for use in kindergarten and grades 1 through 6. [1985 c.539 §2]

(Regulation; Prohibited Acts)

Source: Section 453.215 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.373 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.373
441.373 Admission to or removal from long term care facility, residential care facility or adult foster home of person convicted of sex crime
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Adult foster home” has the meaning given that term in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) .

(b) “Area agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 410.040 (Definitions for ORS 410.040 to 410.300, 410.320 and 410.619) .

(c) “Long term care facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(d) “Move from a long term care facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 441.357 (Definitions for ORS 441.357 to 441.367) .

(e) “Residential care facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) .

(2) If the Department of Human Services or an area agency knows that a person who is on probation, parole or post-prison supervision after being convicted of a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) , is applying for admission to an adult foster home, a long term care facility or a residential care facility, the department or area agency shall notify the home or facility of the person’s status as a sex offender.

(3) When a person who is on probation, parole or post-prison supervision after being convicted of a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) , applies for admission to an adult foster home, a long term care facility or a residential care facility, the person shall notify the home or facility of the person’s status as a sex offender.

(4) An adult foster home, a long term care facility or a residential care facility may refuse admission to a person who is on probation, parole or post-prison supervision after being convicted of a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) .

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An adult foster home may transfer or discharge a resident without reasonable advance notice of the transfer or discharge if:

(A) The home was not notified prior to admission of the resident that the resident is on probation, parole or post-prison supervision after being convicted of a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) ;

(B) The home learns that the resident is on probation, parole or post-prison supervision after being convicted of a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) ; and

(C) The resident meets the criteria established by the department by rule for transfer or discharge under this subsection.

(b) The home shall give the resident a copy of a written notice containing information about the resident’s right to a hearing in accordance with ORS chapter 183 and the grounds for contesting the move at the time the home transfers or discharges the resident.

(6) Notwithstanding ORS 441.362 (Notice by Department of Human Services prior to move or termination) and 441.605 (Legislative declaration of rights intended for residents) (4), the department may move a resident from a long term care facility without providing 30 days’ written notice to the resident if the department or area agency learns that the resident is on probation, parole or post-prison supervision after being convicted of a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) . The department shall give the resident a copy of a written notice containing information about the resident’s right to a hearing in accordance with ORS chapter 183 and the grounds for contesting the move at the time the department moves the resident.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Notwithstanding ORS 441.605 (Legislative declaration of rights intended for residents) (4), a long term care facility may transfer or discharge a resident without reasonable advance notice of the transfer or discharge if:

(A) The facility was not notified prior to admission of the resident that the resident is on probation, parole or post-prison supervision after being convicted of a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) ;

(B) The facility learns that the resident is on probation, parole or post-prison supervision after being convicted of a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) ; and

(C) The resident meets the criteria established by the department by rule for transfer or discharge under this subsection.

(b) The facility shall give the resident a copy of a written notice containing information about the resident’s right to a hearing in accordance with ORS chapter 183 and the grounds for contesting the move at the time the facility transfers or discharges the resident.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A residential care facility may transfer or discharge a resident without reasonable advance notice of the transfer or discharge if:

(A) The facility was not notified prior to admission of the resident that the resident is on probation, parole or post-prison supervision after being convicted of a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) ;

(B) The facility learns that the resident is on probation, parole or post-prison supervision after being convicted of a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) ; and

(C) The resident meets the criteria established by the department by rule for transfer or discharge under this subsection.

(b) The facility shall give the resident a copy of a written notice containing information about the resident’s right to a hearing in accordance with ORS chapter 183 and the grounds for contesting the move at the time the facility transfers or discharges the resident.

(9) If a resident requests a hearing under subsection (5), (6), (7) or (8) of this section, the hearing must be held within five business days of the move, transfer or discharge of the resident.

(10) The department shall establish the criteria required by subsections (5)(a)(C), (7)(a)(C) and (8)(a)(C) of this section so that application of the criteria results in the identification of only those persons who present a current risk of harm to another person within the home or facility. [2005 c.671 §13; 2014 c.104 §7]

Note: 441.373 (Admission to or removal from long term care facility, residential care facility or adult foster home of person convicted of sex crime) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.373 — Admission to or removal from long term care facility, residential care facility or adult foster home of person convicted of sex crime , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.847 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.847
433.847 Smoke shop certification
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules establishing a certification system for smoke shops and any rules necessary for the implementation, administration and enforcement of ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) to 433.875 (Short title) . In adopting rules under this section, the authority shall prohibit the smoking, aerosolizing or vaporizing of inhalants that are not tobacco products in smoke shops.

(2) The authority shall issue a smoke shop certification to a business that:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Is primarily engaged in the sale, for off-premises consumption or use, of tobacco products and smoking instruments used to smoke tobacco products, with at least 75 percent of the gross revenues of the business resulting from such sales;

(B) Prohibits persons under 21 years of age from entering the premises;

(C) Does not offer video lottery games as authorized under ORS 461.217 (Video lottery game regulation) , social gaming or betting on the premises;

(D) Does not:

(i) Sell or offer food or beverages, including alcoholic beverages, for on-premises consumption; or

(ii) Allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages;

(E) Is a stand-alone business with no other businesses or residential property attached to the premises;

(F) Has a maximum seating capacity of four persons; and

(G) Allows the smoking of tobacco product samples only for the purpose of making retail purchase decisions;

(b) On December 31, 2008:

(A) Met the requirements of paragraph (a)(A) to (D) of this subsection; and

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Was a stand-alone business with no other businesses or residential property attached; or

(ii) Had a ventilation system that exhausted smoke from the business and was designed and terminated in accordance with the state building code standards for the occupancy classification in use; or

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Was certified as a smoke shop under ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) , as in effect immediately before June 30, 2011, by the authority on or before December 31, 2012;

(B) Allows the smoking of cigarettes only if at least 75 percent of the gross revenues of the business results from the sale of cigarettes;

(C) Does not:

(i) Sell or offer alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption; or

(ii) Allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages; and

(D) Prohibits persons under 21 years of age from entering the premises.

(3) A smoke shop certified under subsection (2)(b) of this section must renew the smoke shop certification every five years by demonstrating to the satisfaction of the authority that the smoke shop:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Meets the requirements of subsection (2)(a)(A) to (D) of this section; and

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Is a stand-alone business with no other businesses or residential property attached; or

(ii) Has a ventilation system that exhausts smoke from the business and is designed and terminated in accordance with the state building code standards for the occupancy classification in use; and

(b) Allows the smoking of cigarettes only if at least 75 percent of the gross revenues of the business results from the sale of cigarettes.

(4) A smoke shop certified under subsection (2)(c) of this section must renew the smoke shop certification every five years by demonstrating to the satisfaction of the authority that the smoke shop:

(a) Meets the requirements of ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) , as in effect immediately before June 30, 2011;

(b) Allows the smoking of cigarettes only if at least 75 percent of the gross revenues of the business results from the sale of cigarettes;

(c) Does not:

(A) Sell or offer alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption; or

(B) Allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages; and

(d) Prohibits persons under 21 years of age from entering the premises.

(5) The owner of a smoke shop certified under subsection (2)(b) or (c) of this section may transfer the certification with ownership of the smoke shop if the transfer is made in accordance with rules adopted by the authority.

(6) A smoke shop certified under subsection (2)(b) of this section may continue to be certified in a new location under subsection (2)(b) of this section if:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The new location occupies no more than 3,500 square feet; or

(B) If the old location occupied more than 3,500 square feet, the new location occupies no more than 110 percent of the space occupied by the old location; and

(b) The smoke shop as operated in the new location:

(A) Meets the requirements of subsection (2)(a)(A) to (D) of this section;

(B) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Is a stand-alone business with no other businesses or residential property attached; or

(ii) Has a ventilation system that exhausts smoke from the business and is designed and terminated in accordance with the state building code standards for the occupancy classification in use; and

(C) Allows the smoking of cigarettes only if at least 75 percent of the gross revenues of the business results from the sale of cigarettes.

(7) A smoke shop certified under subsection (2)(c) of this section may continue to be certified in a new location under subsection (2)(c) of this section if:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The new location occupies no more than 3,500 square feet; or

(B) If the old location occupied more than 3,500 square feet, the new location occupies no more than 110 percent of the space occupied by the old location; and

(b) The smoke shop as operated in the new location:

(A) Meets the requirements of ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) , as in effect immediately before June 30, 2011;

(B) Allows the smoking of cigarettes only if at least 75 percent of the gross revenues of the business results from the sale of cigarettes;

(C) Does not:

(i) Sell or offer alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption; or

(ii) Allow on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages; and

(D) Prohibits persons under 21 years of age from entering the premises.

(8) Rules adopted under this section must provide that, in order to obtain a smoke shop certification, a business must agree to allow the authority to make unannounced inspections of the business to determine compliance with ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) to 433.875 (Short title) .

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to ORS chapter 183, the authority may revoke or refuse to issue or renew a certification to a smoke shop for a violation of any provision of ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) to 433.875 (Short title) or a violation of any rule adopted under ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) to 433.875 (Short title) .

(b) If the authority revokes the certification or denies the renewal of the certification of a smoke shop that was certified under subsection (2)(b) or (c) of this section, the authority may not issue a new certification to the smoke shop under subsection (2)(b) or (c) of this section. [2011 c.601 §3; 2015 c.51 §1; 2015 c.158 §17; 2017 c.701 §12; 2019 c.456 §9]

Source: Section 433.847 — Smoke shop certification; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.839 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.839
442.839 Commission as central patient safety organization
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Patient Safety Commission is the central agency in Oregon responsible for the collection of data and analyses produced by all entities in Oregon that are certified by the United States Department of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. 299b-24 as patient safety organizations.

(2) The commission shall incorporate the data and analyses collected under this section in the preparation of reports required by ORS 442.837 (Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program) . [2009 c.436 §2]

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

Source: Section 442.839 — Commission as central patient safety organization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.420 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.420
438.420 Communicable disease reports to be from licensed laboratory
Status: in_force

When the control or release of a case contact or carrier of a communicable disease is dependent on laboratory findings, the health officer may require such findings to be obtained by a clinical laboratory licensed by the Oregon Health Authority. [Formerly 433.325; 2009 c.595 §710]

Source: Section 438.420 — Communicable disease reports to be from licensed laboratory , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.466 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.466
433.466 Right to legal counsel by persons subject to public health measure
Status: in_force

(1) A person or group of persons subject to isolation or quarantine or other public health measure pursuant to ORS 433.121 (Emergency administrative order for isolation or quarantine) or 433.123 (Petition for court order for isolation or quarantine) has the right to be represented by legal counsel if the person or group of persons so elects. If the person or group of persons requests legal counsel and cannot afford counsel, the court shall appoint legal counsel. If no request for legal counsel is made, the court must appoint legal counsel unless counsel is expressly, knowingly and intelligently refused by the person or the group of persons. The person or the group of persons may request legal counsel at any time during the period of imposition of the isolation, quarantine or other public health measure.

(2) If a person is unable to afford legal counsel, the executive director of the Oregon Public Defense Commission shall determine and pay, as provided in ORS 135.055 (Compensation and expenses of appointed counsel) , the reasonable expenses of the person and compensation for legal counsel appointed to represent the person. [2007 c.445 §11; 2023 c.281 §75]

Source: Section 433.466 — Right to legal counsel by persons subject to public health measure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.662 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.662
454.662 Variance fee
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, each application for a variance submitted pursuant to ORS 454.657 (Variance from subsurface sewage disposal system rules or standards) must be accompanied by a fee, the amount of which shall be determined by a fee structure adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission as described in ORS 454.745 (Permit, service, report, variance and license fees) . The moneys received are continuously appropriated to meet administrative expenses of the hearings and appeals.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, an applicant for a variance under this section is not required to pay the fee specified in subsection (1) of this section if, at the time of filing the application, the applicant:

(a) Is 65 years of age or older;

(b) Is a resident of this state; and

(c) Has an annual household income, as defined in ORS 311.666 (Definitions for ORS 311.666 to 311.701) , of $15,000 or less. [1975 c.309 §4; 1979 c.591 §1; 1999 c.551 §7; 2015 c.348 §20]

Source: Section 454.662 — Variance fee; low income elderly exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.122 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.122
441.122 Rules
Status: in_force

The Director of Human Services shall adopt rules in accordance with ORS chapter 183 as necessary to implement the provisions of ORS 441.111 (Definitions) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) . [2023 c.567 §10]

Note: 441.122 (Rules) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.122 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.446 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.446
443.446 Residential Care Quality Measurement Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Residential Care Quality Measurement Program is established in the Department of Human Services. Under the program, the department shall, no later than July 1 of each year, publish an annual report, based on data reported by each residential care facility under subsection (2) of this section. Excluding data that identifies a resident, the report must include data compilation, illustration and narratives to:

(a) Describe statewide patterns and trends that emerge from the data reported to the department under subsection (2) of this section and compliance data maintained by the department;

(b) Identify residential care facilities that substantially failed to report data as required by this section;

(c) Allow residential care facilities and the public to compare a residential care facility’s performance on each quality metric, by demographics, geographic region, facility type and other categories the department believes may be useful to consumers and facilities;

(d) Show trends in performance on each of the quality metrics;

(e) Identify patterns of performance by geographic regions and other categories the department believes will be useful to consumers;

(f) Identify the number, severity and scope of regulatory violations by each geographic region; and

(g) Show average timelines for surveys and for investigations of abuse or regulatory noncompliance.

(2) Each residential care facility shall report, no later than January 31 of each year and in the form and manner prescribed by the Quality Measurement Council established under ORS 443.447 (Quality Measurement Council) , the quality metrics developed by the council under ORS 443.447 (Quality Measurement Council) .

(3) The department shall make available an annual report to each residential care facility that reports quality metrics under subsection (2) of this section using data compilation, illustration and narratives to allow the residential care facility to measure and compare its quality metrics over time.

(4) The department shall make available to the public in a standard format and in plain language the data reported by each residential care facility, excluding information that identifies a resident.

(5) The department shall, using moneys from the Quality Care Fund established under ORS 443.001 (Quality Care Fund) :

(a) Develop online training modules to address the top two statewide issues identified by surveys or reviews of residential care facilities during the previous year; and

(b) Post and regularly update the data used to prepare the report described in subsection (1) of this section.

(6) The Quality Measurement Council, in consultation with the department, shall establish a uniform system for residential care facilities to report quality metrics as required by subsection (2) of this section. The system must:

(a) Allow for electronic reporting of data, to the greatest extent practicable; and

(b) Take into account and utilize existing data reporting systems used by residential care facilities.

(7) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Quality metric data reported to the department under this section may not be used as the basis for an enforcement action by the department nor may the data be disclosed to another agency for use in an enforcement or regulatory action.

(b) Quality metric data are not admissible as evidence in any civil action, including but not limited to judicial, administrative, arbitration or mediation proceedings.

(c) Quality metric data reported to the department are not subject to:

(A) Civil or administrative subpoena; or

(B) Discovery in connection with a civil action, including but not limited to judicial, administrative, arbitration or mediation proceedings.

(8) Subsection (7) of this section does not exempt a residential care facility from complying with state law or prohibit the department’s use of quality metric data obtained from another source in the normal course of business or compliance activity. [2017 c.679 §15; 2017 c.679 §17]

Source: Section 443.446 — Residential Care Quality Measurement Program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.270 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.270
431A.270 Testing for compliance
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may conduct testing of children’s products sold or offered for sale in this state in order to determine compliance with ORS 431A.258 (Disclosure by manufacturers) , 431A.260 (Requirement to remove or substitute high priority chemicals of concern) and 431A.263 (Process for substituting chemicals) .

(2) The authority may establish by rule a schedule of fees for manufacturers of children’s products that are based on the costs to the authority for administering ORS 431A.253 (Definitions) to 431A.280 (Biennial report to Legislative Assembly) . Fees collected by the authority under this subsection shall be deposited in the High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children’s Health Fund established under ORS 431A.278 (High Priority Chemicals of Concern for Children’s Health Fund) . [2015 c.786 §9]

Source: Section 431A.270 — Testing for compliance; fee schedule; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.655 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.655
431A.655 Control of fund
Status: in_force

Oregon Health and Science University shall have access to and control of the moneys held in the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fund established under ORS 431A.650 (Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fund) but shall use such moneys only for the purposes specified in ORS 431A.650 (Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fund) (2). [Formerly 431.860]

Source: Section 431A.655 — Control of fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.110 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.110
451.110 Definitions for ORS 451.110 to 451.140
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 451.110 (Definitions for ORS 451.110 to 451.140) to 451.140 (Powers of county court under ORS 451.110 to 451.140) , unless the context indicates otherwise:

(1) “County court” includes the board of county commissioners.

(2) “Service facilities” means public service installations, works or services provided within a county for any or all of the purposes specified in ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) . [1955 c.509 §1; 1963 c.515 §3; 1967 c.249 §1; 1973 c.785 §2]

Source: Section 451.110 — Definitions for ORS 451.110 to 451.140 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.515 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.515
442.515 Rural hospitals
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that Oregon rural hospitals are an integral part of the communities and geographic area where they are located. Their impact on the economic well-being and health status of the citizens is vast. The problems faced by rural hospitals include a general decline in rural economies, the age of the rural populations, older physical plants, lack of physicians and other health care providers and a poor financial outlook. The Legislative Assembly recognizes that the loss of essential hospital services is imminent in many communities. [1987 c.918 §1]

Source: Section 442.515 — Rural hospitals; findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.790 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.790
454.790 Permit or license required to collect, store, transport, treat, recycle or dispose of septage
Status: in_force

A person may not collect, store, transport, treat, recycle or dispose of septage:

(1) Without first obtaining a license or permit from the Department of Environmental Quality issued under the program established under ORS 454.792 (Rules) ; and

(2) Unless the person is operating in compliance with the terms of the license or permit. [1999 c.978 §4]

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

Source: Section 454.790 — Permit or license required to collect, store, transport, treat, recycle or dispose of septage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.225 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.225
443.225 Location and capacity of domiciliary care facilities
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by subsections (3) and (4) of this section, the capacity of all domiciliary care facilities must be located throughout the state based on the relationship of the population of the county in which the additional capacity is proposed to be located to the number of persons originating from the county who are determined to be in need of domiciliary care. However, nothing in this subsection is intended to prevent the placement of a person who is or was not a resident of the county in a domiciliary care facility in the county.

(2) The Department of Human Services shall determine the number of persons originating from a county who are in need of domiciliary care if the domiciliary care facility is an adult foster home as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) , a residential care facility or residential training facility as those terms are defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) or other group care facility.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority shall determine the number of persons originating from a county who are in need of domiciliary care if the domiciliary care facility is a residential treatment facility as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) .

(4) When a county is too sparsely populated to produce a meaningful ratio of county population to population in need, or a county is lacking necessary support services, the population of two or more counties may be combined. The area of the combined counties may be considered a county for purposes of subsection (1) of this section.

(5) The computation required by subsection (1) of this section does not require reduction in any domiciliary care facility capacity existing on October 4, 1977.

(6) Subject to the appropriate licensing requirements, the governing body of a county may authorize a domiciliary care facility located in the county to exceed the capacity limit imposed by subsection (1) of this section upon:

(a) Request of an individual or organization operating or proposing to operate a domiciliary care facility;

(b) Consultation with an advisory committee appointed by the governing body and consisting of persons who are particularly interested in the type of domiciliary care facility contemplated; and

(c) Finding of good cause following notice and public hearing. [1977 c.779 §2; 1979 c.235 §1; formerly 184.880; 2007 c.71 §132; 2009 c.595 §776]

IN-HOME CARE AGENCIES

Source: Section 443.225 — Location and capacity of domiciliary care facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.061 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.061
441.061 Delegation of health inspections to local public health authorities
Status: in_force

(1) Upon agreement, the Director of Human Services may grant specific authorization to any local public health authority, as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) , to administer and enforce any law or rules of the Department of Human Services relating to inspections and issuance, revocation and suspension of licenses, or portion thereof, for long term care facilities.

(2) Pursuant to an agreement as provided in subsection (1) of this section, the director may provide funds and other resources to the local public health authority necessary to enable the local public health authority to perform the agreed upon functions. [1977 c.261 §2; 1987 c.428 §12; 2015 c.736 §87]

Source: Section 441.061 — Delegation of health inspections to local public health authorities; financial assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.985 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.985
450.985 Authority of South Suburban Sanitary District of Klamath Falls to incur indebtedness
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsections (3) to (6) of this section, the South Suburban Sanitary District of Klamath Falls, Oregon, may incur indebtedness by borrowing money from financial institutions or issuing revenue bonds and using real property of the district to secure the loan or provide security for payment of the bonds.

(2) No recourse shall be had for payment of a loan made under this section, or interest thereon, against the general fund of the district, nor shall the credit or taxing power of the district be deemed to be pledged thereto.

(3) The governing body of the district, prior to borrowing money or issuing revenue bonds under subsections (1) and (2) of this section, must find that the real property tendered as security for the loan or bonds is:

(a) Not designated for use as park or open space land; and

(b) Surplus to the needs of the district.

(4) Prior to incurring indebtedness under subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the governing body of the district shall adopt an ordinance authorizing the indebtedness and shall submit the ordinance to the electors of the district for approval. The ordinance shall take effect and the indebtedness shall be incurred only upon approval of the ordinance by a majority of those voting upon the question.

(5) Loans made or revenue bonds issued under subsections (1) and (2) of this section and secured by real property of the district shall bear interest at the rate per annum fixed by the governing body of the district after consultation with the State Treasurer.

(6) Prior to foreclosure of real property used to secure a loan made or revenue bonds issued under subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the governing body of the district shall submit to the electors of the district the question of levying upon the taxable property within the district a sum sufficient to pay the principal and interest due on a loan made or revenue bonds issued under subsections (1) and (2) of this section. Upon approval by a majority of those voting on the question, the governing body shall levy the tax and pledge the revenues derived therefrom toward the discharge of the obligation incurred under subsections (1) and (2) of this section.

(7) As used in this section:

(a) “District” means the South Suburban Sanitary District of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

(b) “Financial institution” means a state or national bank, a mutual savings bank or a savings association. [1981 c.284 §§1,2,3,4,5,6]

Note: 450.985 (Authority of South Suburban Sanitary District of Klamath Falls to incur indebtedness) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 450 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 450.985 — Authority of South Suburban Sanitary District of Klamath Falls to incur indebtedness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.136 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.136
433.136 Consolidation of proceedings regarding isolation or quarantine
Status: in_force

Upon receiving multiple petitions under ORS 433.123 (Petition for court order for isolation or quarantine) , 433.133 (Court hearing and order for release from isolation or quarantine or for remedy for breach of required conditions of isolation or quarantine) or 433.142 (Petition for isolation of contaminated property) , to promote the fair and efficient operation of justice and having given due regard to the rights of affected persons, the severity of the threat to the public health, and the availability of necessary witnesses and evidence, a court may order the consolidation of the proceedings when:

(1) The number of persons involved or to be affected is so large that individual participation is rendered impracticable;

(2) There are questions of law or fact common to the individual petitions or rights to be determined;

(3) The group petitioner rights to be determined are typical of the affected persons’ petitions or rights; and

(4) The entire group will be adequately represented in the consolidation. [2007 c.445 §15]

Source: Section 433.136 — Consolidation of proceedings regarding isolation or quarantine , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.210 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.210
431.210 Public Health Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the General Fund the Public Health Account, classified separately as to federal and other moneys.

(2) All fees, penalties, federal apportionments or contributions and other moneys received by the Oregon Health Authority relating to public health shall be turned over to the State Treasurer not later than the 10th day of the calendar month next succeeding their receipt by the authority and shall be credited to the Public Health Account.

(3) All moneys credited to the Public Health Account are continuously appropriated to the authority for the payment of expenses of the authority. [Amended by 1971 c.650 §14; 1973 c.427 §5; 1977 c.582 §16; 2001 c.900 §148; 2005 c.755 §36; 2009 c.595 §544; 2011 c.597 §194]

Source: Section 431.210 — Public Health Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).