ORS § 442.385 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.385
442.385 Definitions for ORS 442.385 and 442.386
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 442.386 (Health Care Cost Growth Target program established) :

(1) “Frontline worker” means any worker whose total annual compensation is less than $200,000, adjusted annually to reflect any percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, excluding executive managers and salaried managers.

(2) “Health care” means items, services and supplies intended to improve or maintain human function or treat or ameliorate pain, disease, condition or injury, including but not limited to the following types of services:

(a) Medical;

(b) Behavioral;

(c) Substance use disorder;

(d) Mental health;

(e) Surgical;

(f) Optometric;

(g) Dental;

(h) Podiatric;

(i) Chiropractic;

(j) Psychiatric;

(k) Pharmaceutical;

(L) Therapeutic;

(m) Preventive;

(n) Rehabilitative;

(o) Supportive; or

(p) Geriatric.

(3) “Health care cost growth” means the annual percentage change in total health expenditures in this state.

(4) “Health care entity” means a payer or a provider.

(5) “Health insurance” has the meaning given that term in ORS 731.162 (“Health insurance.”) .

(6) “Net cost of private health insurance” means the difference between health insurance premiums received by a payer and the claims for the cost of health care paid by the payer under a policy or certificate of health insurance.

(7) “Payer” means:

(a) An insurer offering a policy or certificate of health insurance or a health benefit plan as defined in ORS 743B.005 (Definitions) ;

(b) A publicly funded health care program, including but not limited to Medicaid, Medicare and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program;

(c) A third party administrator; and

(d) Any other public or private entity, other than an individual, that pays or reimburses the cost for the provision of health care.

(8) “Provider” means an individual, organization or business entity that provides health care.

(9) “Total compensation” means wages, benefits, salaries, bonuses and incentive payments provided to a frontline worker by a provider.

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Total health expenditures” means all health care expenditures on behalf of residents of this state by public and private sources, including:

(A) All payments on providers’ claims for reimbursement of the cost of health care provided;

(B) All payments to providers other than payments described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph;

(C) All cost-sharing paid by residents of this state, including but not limited to copayments, deductibles and coinsurance; and

(D) The net cost of private health insurance.

(b) “Total health expenditures” may include expenditures for care provided to out-of-state residents by in-state providers to the extent practicable. [2019 c.560 §1; 2021 c.51 §1; 2023 c.393 §1]

Note: 442.385 (Definitions for ORS 442.385 and 442.386) and 442.386 (Health Care Cost Growth Target program established) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 442 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 442.385 — Definitions for ORS 442.385 and 442.386 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.596 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.596
446.596 Notice provided by escrow agent
Status: in_force

The escrow agent shall send the notice under ORS 446.591 (Exception to requirement for submitting information) (4) by certified mail with return receipt requested and by first class mail, both with postage prepaid, to the last-known address of the holder or other person responsible for furnishing the documents and of any person having a perfected security interest. The notice must:

(1) Contain a description of the manufactured structure, including the year of manufacture, the make and the identification number as described by rule of the Department of Consumer and Business Services;

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) State that the debt or other obligation owed to the holder or other person has been paid and satisfied and specify the date and amount of the final payment; or

(b) State that at or prior to the time that the security interest or other interest of the holder or other person in the manufactured structure is terminated, the escrow agent will fully pay and satisfy the debt or other obligation owed to the holder or other person;

(3) State that, unless the escrow agent receives the appropriate documents within 30 days after the notice is received by the owner or other person responsible for providing or releasing the documents, an application for issuance of a replacement or original ownership document or for changes to an ownership document will be made to the Department of Consumer and Business Services as described in ORS 446.591 (Exception to requirement for submitting information) (5); and

(4) State that, if the escrow agent receives from the holder or other person a written objection to provision or release of the requested documents, the escrow agent will not apply for the issuance or replacement of or changes to the ownership document unless the objection is withdrawn or the escrow agent receives the documents from the holder or other person. [2003 c.655 §15]

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

Source: Section 446.596 — Notice provided by escrow agent; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.327 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.327
433.327 Limitation on liability for good faith disclosure
Status: in_force

A person may not maintain an action for damages against an Oregon hospital, birthing center, diagnostic facility or educational institution offering early intervention services as defined in ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) or their employees for disclosures of information made in good faith in accordance with ORS 433.321 (Hearing screening tests for newborns) and 433.323 (Newborn hearing screening test registry and tracking and recall system) . [2003 c.240 §3]

Note: See note under 433.326 (Waiver of requirement of authorization to disclose information) .

Source: Section 433.327 — Limitation on liability for good faith disclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.225 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.225
435.225 Refusal to offer information and services
Status: in_force

(1) An officer, employee or agent of a public body may refuse to accept the duty of offering reproductive health care information and services to the extent that such duty is contrary to the personal or religious beliefs of the officer, employee or agent. However, such officer, employee or agent shall notify the immediate supervisor in writing of such refusal in order that arrangements may be made for eligible individuals to obtain such information and services from another officer, employee or agent.

(2) If an officer, employee or agent of a public body refuses to provide reproductive health care information and services as provided in subsection (1) of this section, the public body shall immediately make arrangements for an individual to receive reproductive health care information and services from another officer, employee or agent of the public body.

(3) The refusal of an officer, employee or agent of a public body to provide reproductive health care information and services under subsection (1) of this section may not be grounds for any disciplinary action, for dismissal, for any interdepartmental transfer, for any other discrimination in employment, or for suspension from employment, or for any loss in pay or other benefits. [1967 c.491 §4; 1971 c.779 §67; 2009 c.595 §693; 2023 c.228 §7]

Source: Section 435.225 — Refusal to offer information and services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.424 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.424
443.424 Expansion of capacity of residential care facilities and adult foster homes
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Human Services, in cooperation with representatives of residential facilities and adult foster homes, shall:

(a) Assess the capacity on January 1, 2008, of residential facilities and adult foster homes to serve residents who qualify for state medical assistance;

(b) Establish targets for expansion of the capacity assessed in paragraph (a) of this subsection in each area of the state; and

(c) Issue a report on changes in capacity on a quarterly basis.

(2) The department shall report semiannually to the Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board the findings in subsection (1) of this section and any recommendations for legislative action. [2008 c.18 §15]

Note: 443.424 (Expansion of capacity of residential care facilities and adult foster homes) 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 443.424 — Expansion of capacity of residential care facilities and adult foster homes; reports to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.157 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.157
431.157 Authority of local public health administrator to restrain violation of public health laws
Status: in_force

A local public health administrator has the same powers granted to the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 431.155 (Authority of Oregon Health Authority to restrain violation of public health laws) . [1983 c.370 §4; 2003 c.309 §5; 2009 c.595 §538; 2015 c.736 §34]

Source: Section 431.157 — Authority of local public health administrator to restrain violation of public health laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.540 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.540
451.540 Tax levy for financing service facilities
Status: in_force

(1) The county court may, for the purpose of establishing a revolving fund to provide money to finance the construction under ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.585 (Duty of city when all or part of district incorporated or annexed) of those service facilities in the county that may be necessary and in implementation of the master plans provided for in ORS 451.120 (Master plans for development of service facilities) , levy an ad valorem tax of not to exceed 50 cents per year, for a period not to exceed five years, for each $1,000 of real market value of taxable property within all areas of the county, to be served by the facilities included in the master plan. The revenues derived from the taxes shall be deposited with the county treasurer and credited to the revolving fund. Moneys in the revolving fund shall be disbursed by the county treasurer on order of the county court and used solely for the purposes authorized in ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.610 (Advisory committee for emergency communications system) .

(2) The boundaries of the territory within which the tax authorized by subsection (1) of this section may be levied shall be determined by the county court after a public hearing. The county court shall direct the county clerk to publish notice of such hearing once a week for two successive weeks prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation published within the proposed boundaries of the territory or, if there is no such newspaper, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. Any elector or any owner of property within the territory may appear at the hearing to protest inclusion of the property of the voter within the territory, but the county court shall not exclude land which, in its judgment, will be served by the facilities included in the master plan. [1955 c.685 §14; 1961 c.576 §17; 1963 c.515 §18; 1967 c.538 §5; 1981 c.804 §103; 1991 c.459 §405]

Source: Section 451.540 — Tax levy for financing service facilities; hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.820 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.820
442.820 Oregon Patient Safety Commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Patient Safety Commission is established as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) . The commission shall exercise and carry out all powers, rights and privileges that are expressly conferred upon it, are implied by law or are incident to such powers.

(2) The mission of the commission is to improve patient safety by reducing the risk of adverse events occurring in Oregon’s health care system and by encouraging a culture of patient safety in Oregon. To accomplish this mission, the commission shall:

(a) Establish a confidential, voluntary serious adverse event reporting system to learn from adverse events;

(b) Share quality improvement techniques to reduce systems’ errors contributing to adverse events; and

(c) Disseminate evidence-based prevention practices to improve patient safety.

(3) ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) do not apply to public records created or maintained by the commission that contain patient safety data or to reports obtained by the program.

(4) ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) do not apply to portions of a meeting of the Oregon Patient Safety Commission Board of Directors, or subcommittees or advisory committees established by the board, to consider information that identifies a participant or patient and the written minutes of that portion of the meeting.

(5) Notwithstanding ORS 182.460 (Statutory provisions applicable to semi-independent state agencies) , ORS 293.250 (Collections Unit) applies to the commission for the purpose of collecting unpaid fees established under ORS 442.850 (Fees) that are owed to the commission and are past due. [2003 c.686 §2; 2009 c.436 §4; 2023 c.89 §2]

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

Source: Section 442.820 — Oregon Patient Safety Commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.994 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.994
442.994 Civil penalty for failure to perform
Status: in_force

(1) Any health care facility that fails to perform as required in ORS 442.602 (Community benefit reporting) and 442.400 (“Health care facility” defined) to 442.463 (Annual utilization report) or 442.855 (Oregon Health Care Acquired Infection Reporting Program established) , and rules of the Oregon Health Authority may be subject to a civil penalty.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt a schedule of penalties not to exceed $500 per day of violation, determined by the severity of the violation.

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

(4) Civil penalties imposed under this section may be remitted or mitigated upon such terms and conditions as the authority considers proper and consistent with the public health and safety.

(5) Civil penalties incurred under any law of this state are not allowable as costs for the purpose of rate determination or for reimbursement by a third-party payer. [Formerly 442.445]

Source: Section 442.994 — Civil penalty for failure to perform , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.725 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.725
443.725 License required
Status: in_force

(1) Every provider of adult foster care must be licensed with the licensing agency before opening or operating an adult foster home caring for adult residents.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a provider must live in the home that is to be licensed or hire a resident manager to live in the home.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, there must be a provider or substitute caregiver on duty 24 hours per day in an adult foster home under the jurisdiction of the licensing agency.

(4) The licensing agency shall adopt rules establishing standards for granting exceptions to the requirements of subsections (2) and (3) of this section. The standards must be designed to safeguard residents’ health and safety and residents’ uninterrupted receipt of services. [1983 c.629 §3; 1985 c.663 §3; 1991 c.960 §4; 1995 c.667 §9; 2007 c.21 §1; 2009 c.595 §791c]

Source: Section 443.725 — License required; on-site provider required; exception; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 436.305 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 436 / Section 436.305
436.305 Evidence on best interests of respondent
Status: in_force

(1) In determining whether sterilization is in the best interest of the respondent, the court shall hear evidence including, but not limited to, medical, psychological and social evidence as to whether such sterilization is in the best interest of the individual as defined in ORS 436.205 (Definitions) (1).

(2) The respondent or counsel shall have the right to present evidence and to cross-examine witnesses who testify at the hearing. Witnesses or other persons necessary for the conduct of the hearing may be subpoenaed.

(3) The court shall give its consent to sterilization only if it finds by clear and convincing evidence that sterilization is in the best interest of the respondent. The court shall furnish findings to support its conclusion. [1983 c.460 §13]

Source: Section 436.305 — Evidence on best interests of respondent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors436.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.090 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.090
452.090 Filling vacancies
Status: in_force

(1) A vacancy in an office of district trustee shall be filled by appointment by the county court. The appointee shall serve the balance of the unexpired term.

(2) The county court may remove any district trustee from office for cause. [Amended by 1969 c.669 §11]

Source: Section 452.090 — Filling vacancies; removal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.425 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.425
446.425 Delegation to county to administer certain sanitation laws
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall delegate to any county board of commissioners which requests any of the duties and functions of the director under ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) , 446.320 (Tourist facility license required) , 446.330 (Rules) to 446.340 (Responsibility of owner or operator for sanitary conditions) , 446.345 (Prohibited acts) , 446.350 (Tourist Facility Account) and 446.990 (Penalties) if the director determines that the county is able to carry out the rules of the Oregon Health Authority relating to fee collection, inspections, enforcement and issuance and revocation of permits 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. The amount of the fees shall not exceed the costs of administering the inspection program. The county, quarterly, shall remit 15 percent of an amount equal to the state licensing fee or 15 percent of the county license fee whichever is less, to the authority for consultation service and maintenance of the statewide program.

(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 adopted by the authority, the authority shall be made a party to the action, suit or proceeding. [1973 c.560 §21a; 1975 c.790 §1; 1975 c.793 §14; 1983 c.250 §1; 1983 c.370 §3; 1983 c.707 §20; 2009 c.595 §825; 2015 c.736 §92]

Source: Section 446.425 — Delegation to county to administer certain sanitation laws; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.750 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.750
431.750 Commission review of alternative plan
Status: in_force

(1) If the alternative plan submitted under ORS 431.745 (Petition for alternative plan) (1) involves service facilities that are subject to the jurisdiction of the commission, the alternative plan shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Environmental Quality Commission and shall be approved or rejected by the commission within 30 days from the date of filing with the Oregon Health Authority. In reviewing the alternative plan, the commission shall consider whether, in its judgment, the plan contains a preferable alternative for the alleviation or removal of the conditions dangerous to public health. If the commission determines that the original plan provides the better and most expeditious method of removing or alleviating the dangerous conditions, it shall disapprove the alternative plan and inform the authority of its decision. The authority shall order the proceedings on the finding filed under ORS 431.740 (Notice to boundary commission) to resume.

(2) If the commission finds that the alternative plan provides a preferable method of alleviating or removing the dangerous conditions, the petitioners shall be granted six months within which to present to the commission information showing:

(a) That the affected territory has annexed to a city or special district authorized by law to provide the service facilities necessary to remove or alleviate the dangerous conditions, and that the financing of the extension of such facilities to the territory has been assured.

(b) Detailed plans and specifications for the construction of such facilities.

(c) A time schedule for the construction of such facilities.

(d) That such facilities, if constructed, will remove or alleviate the conditions dangerous to public health in a manner as satisfactory and expeditious as would be accomplished by the formation or annexation proposed by the original plans.

(3) The commission shall review the plan presented to it by the petitioners under subsection (2) of this section and shall promptly certify to the authority whether the requirements of subsection (2) of this section have been met. If the requirements have been met, the authority shall certify the alternative plan to the county court or boundary commission having jurisdiction and direct it to proceed in accordance with the alternative plan and in lieu of the plans filed under ORS 431.740 (Notice to boundary commission) . If the requirements of subsection (2) of this section are not met by the petitioners, the authority shall certify that fact to the county court or boundary commission having jurisdiction and direct it to continue the proceedings on the plans filed under ORS 431.740 (Notice to boundary commission) . [1973 c.361 §10; 2009 c.595 §585]

Source: Section 431.750 — Commission review of alternative plan; certification of alternative plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.214 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.214
431A.214 Suspense account for fee money transfers
Status: in_force

(1) Amounts collected by the Department of Revenue pursuant to agreements entered into under ORS 431A.212 (Intergovernmental agreements) shall be paid to the State Treasurer to be held in a suspense account established under ORS 293.445 (Definition for ORS 293.445 to 293.460) .

(2) From moneys held in the suspense account, the department shall make transfers to the Oregon Health Authority and local public health authorities as required by ORS 431A.212 (Intergovernmental agreements) .

(3) Amounts necessary to make transfers as described in subsection (2) of this section are continuously appropriated to the department from the suspense account. [2021 c.586 §14]

Source: Section 431A.214 — Suspense account for fee money transfers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.120 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.120
450.120 Debt limitations
Status: in_force

The total outstanding district bonds of all types, including improvement bonds of the kind authorized by ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) and 223.210 (Right of property owners to apply for installment payment of assessment) to 223.295 (Limit on city indebtedness) , shall at no time exceed in the aggregate 13 percent of the real market value of all taxable property within the district, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) . [Amended by 1955 c.612 §1; 1963 c.9 §27; 1991 c.459 §402]

Source: Section 450.120 — Debt limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.210 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.210
444.210 Treatment of child at other hospital
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the written request of the person or institution having legal custody of a child, filed with the judge exercising jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) or 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) at the time of the hearing under ORS 444.120 (Hearing) , to the effect that the person or institution having legal custody of the child desires the child taken or sent to a designated hospital or medical school of recognized standing or character which is not under the direction or supervision of the Oregon Health and Science University, the judge may make and enter an order directing that the child be taken or sent to the designated institution for free surgical and medical treatment and hospital care, including the furnishing of proper and sufficient clothing.

(2) The reception by an institution of such child as a patient, pursuant to court order, is considered an acceptance on its part of all the provisions of ORS 444.110 (Complaint) to 444.240 (Preparation and distribution of examination blanks) which relate to or in anywise apply to hospitalization of children at the Oregon Health and Science University, except as provided in ORS 444.220 (Compensation for treatment at other hospitals) . Such institution shall furnish the child with all proper and requisite medical or surgical care and attention without compensation, and comply with ORS 444.110 (Complaint) to 444.240 (Preparation and distribution of examination blanks) while the child remains in the institution as a patient. [Amended by 1967 c.534 §30; 1975 c.693 §15; 1993 c.33 §356]

Source: Section 444.210 — Treatment of child at other hospital , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.082 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.082
433.082 Oregon Health Authority to provide certain hospitals supply of HIV drugs or therapies
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Type A hospital” means a rural hospital described in ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) (6)(a)(A).

(b) “Type B hospital” means a rural hospital described in ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) (6)(a)(B).

(2) Once each calendar year, the Oregon Health Authority shall provide to each type A hospital and to each type B hospital in this state, at no cost to the hospital, one 30-day supply of human immunodeficiency virus post-exposure prophylactic drugs or therapies, unless declined by the hospital. [2023 c.411 §2]

Source: Section 433.082 — Oregon Health Authority to provide certain hospitals supply of HIV drugs or therapies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.250 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.250
452.250 Interference prohibited
Status: in_force

No person shall knowingly or willfully hinder or interfere with or prevent the exercise of any powers conferred under ORS 452.230 (Rights under contract) to 452.250 (Interference prohibited) or do or perform any act or thing which will destroy or impair the efficiency of any device or means used for the control or extermination of public health vectors or their larvae. [Amended by 1959 c.600 §17]

Source: Section 452.250 — Interference prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.463 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.463
431A.463 Prohibition on requiring prior authorization of payment for substance use disorder treatment
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall prohibit coordinated care organizations and public payers of health insurance, when reimbursing the cost of medication-assisted treatment for treating substance use disorders, including opioid and opiate addiction, from requiring prior authorization of payment during the first 30 days of medication-assisted treatment.

(2) The authority may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2019 c.583 §7]

Source: Section 431A.463 — Prohibition on requiring prior authorization of payment for substance use disorder treatment; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.895 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.895
443.895 Exemption from ad valorem property taxation for certain facilities
Status: repealed

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The owner of a long term care facility seeking to have the facility be exempt from ad valorem property taxation under ORS 307.811 (Essential community provider long term care facilities) shall apply to the Department of Human Services for certification of the facility as an essential community provider long term care facility.

(b) The application shall be made after the close of the calendar year for which the average percentage of residents eligible for medical assistance under Medicaid is to be determined.

(2) The application shall be in the form and shall contain the information prescribed by the department, including but not limited to:

(a) The location of the long term care facility; and

(b) A statement of the number of residents of the long term care facility during the previous calendar year and the number of those residents who were eligible for Medicaid.

(3) The department shall act upon an application within 15 days after the date the application has been filed with the department and all requested information has been provided by the applicant.

(4) The department shall certify a long term care facility as an essential community provider long term care facility if the facility:

(a) Is a nursing facility, assisted living facility or residential care facility and has an average residency rate of 50 percent or more who are eligible for Medicaid; or

(b) Is an adult foster home and has an average residency rate of 60 percent or more who are eligible for Medicaid.

(5) The department shall send the certification to the applicant. The certification shall state the tax year for which the certification is valid.

(6) A certification under this section shall be valid for the tax year beginning the July 1 immediately following the calendar year in which the long term care facility met the Medicaid eligibility residency rate set forth in subsection (4) of this section.

(7) As used in this section, “long term care facility” means a nursing facility, assisted living facility, residential care facility or adult foster home as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) . [Formerly 443.888]

Note: 443.895 (Exemption from ad valorem property taxation for certain facilities) 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.

Note: Sections 3 and 9 (1), chapter 91, Oregon Laws 2022, provide:

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any provision of the state building code, as defined in ORS 455.010 (Definitions for ORS chapter 455) , a single-family detached dwelling that is used to operate a residential training home, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) , or an adult foster home, as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) , is not required to have installed an automatic sprinkler system if:

(1) The dwelling has been operated as a residential training home or an adult foster home pursuant to a license issued prior to July 1, 2024;

(2) The operator is licensed to serve five or fewer individuals in the dwelling; and

(3) The operator and the dwelling meet all other fire, life and safety requirements established by the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority by rule. [2022 c.91 §3]

Sec. 9. (1) Section 3 of this 2022 Act is repealed on January 2, 2026. [2022 c.91 §9(1)]

Source: Section 443.895 — Exemption from ad valorem property taxation for certain facilities; certification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.640 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.640
454.640 Contract agent enforcement of standards
Status: in_force

In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, a contract agent may enforce, consistent with state enforcement, standards for subsurface sewage disposal systems, alternative sewage disposal systems and nonwater-carried sewage disposal facilities established in ORS 454.605 (Definitions for ORS 454.605 to 454.755) to 454.755 (Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal) or in rules of the Environmental Quality Commission. [1981 c.147 §2; 1999 c.551 §5]

Source: Section 454.640 — Contract agent enforcement of standards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.990 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.990
431.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, failure to obey ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) or rules adopted under ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) or failure to obey a lawful written order relating to public health issued by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or a local public health administrator is a Class A misdemeanor. [Amended by 1959 c.629 §46; 1961 c.610 §15; 1973 c.408 §34; 1973 c.829 §33; 1977 c.582 §32; 2001 c.900 §153; 2009 c.595 §603; 2015 c.736 §46]

Source: Section 431.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.133 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.133
431.133 Emergency preparedness and response
Status: in_force

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

(a) Develop, exercise, improve and maintain preparedness and response plans in the event that either a natural or man-made disaster or an emergency occurs;

(b) Communicate and coordinate with health care providers, emergency service providers and other agencies and organizations that respond to disasters and emergencies;

(c) Activate emergency response personnel during a disaster or emergency, and recognize if public health has a primary, secondary or ancillary role in response activities;

(d) Use communications systems effectively and efficiently during a disaster or emergency;

(e) Maintain and execute a plan providing for continuity of operations during a disaster or emergency, including a plan for accessing resources necessary to recover from or respond to a disaster or emergency;

(f) Issue and enforce emergency health orders;

(g) Be notified of and respond to potential disasters and emergencies; and

(h) Address the needs of vulnerable populations during a disaster or emergency.

(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 §11]

Source: Section 431.133 — Emergency preparedness and response; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.745 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.745
442.745 Disclosure of confidential information not waiver of right to protect information
Status: in_force

If parties to a cooperative program agreement provide the Director of the Oregon Health Authority with written or oral information that is confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure under Oregon law, the disclosures shall not be considered a waiver of any right to protect the information from disclosure in other proceedings. [1993 c.769 §10; 2009 c.595 §763]

Source: Section 442.745 — Disclosure of confidential information not waiver of right to protect information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.991 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.991
443.991 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of ORS 443.015 (License required) is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor.

(2) Violation of any provision of ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) to 443.455 (Civil penalties) is a Class B misdemeanor.

(3) The Department of Human Services may commence an action to enjoin operation of a residential care facility, residential training facility or residential training home:

(a) If the facility or home is operated without valid licensure; or

(b) After notice of revocation has been given and a reasonable time for placement of individuals in other facilities or homes has been allowed.

(4) The Oregon Health Authority may commence an action to enjoin operation of a residential treatment facility or residential treatment home:

(a) If the facility or home is operated without valid licensure; or

(b) After notice of revocation has been given and a reasonable time for placement of individuals in other facilities or homes has been allowed.

(5) Violation of ORS 443.725 (License required) is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor.

(6) Violation of any provision of ORS 443.755 (Entry and inspection of homes) is a Class B misdemeanor. In addition, the department may commence an action to enjoin operation of an adult foster home:

(a) When an adult foster home is operated without a valid license; or

(b) After notice of revocation has been given and a reasonable time for placement of individuals in other facilities has been allowed.

(7) Violation of ORS 443.881 (Transfer of property) is punishable as a Class C misdemeanor. [Subsection (1) enacted as 1977 c.738 §11; subsection (2) enacted as 1977 c.717 §14; 1979 c.284 §144; 1985 c.663 §8; subsection (5) enacted as 1991 c.413 §3; 2009 c.595 §796]

Source: Section 443.991 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.885 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.885
450.885 Tax levies on property in the authority
Status: in_force

(1) The authority may, annually as provided in this section:

(a) Levy a tax on all the property in the authority to provide funds with which to pay expenses of the authority and pay general obligation bonds of the authority which expenses and bonds are not chargeable under ORS 450.600 (Joint authorities) to 450.989 (Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners) to any particular area in the authority.

(b) Levy an additional tax on the property in any particular area within the authority to provide funds with which to pay any part of the principal and interest on general obligation bonds which are to be paid by such area where sewer service charges or assessments will not be sufficient to pay such principal and interest.

(2) Assessment and collection of taxes levied on property within the authority shall be made by the county officers charged with assessment and collection of other property taxes in the county in which the property lies.

(3) Each year, immediately after the necessary records are made, the county assessor of each county in which the authority is situated shall transmit to the board a statement in writing, showing the total value of all property within the authority and within each area within the authority which is subject to levy under subsection (1)(b) of this section as ascertained for that year from the assessment rolls of each county in which property of the authority lies.

(4) The board shall prepare a budget in the form, manner and time prescribed in the Local Budget Law and in accordance therewith fix the amount of money to be raised by taxation for carrying out its functions and activities and for the payment of the principal and interest of outstanding indebtedness of the authority which will become due during the year. The board shall determine the amount of taxes to be raised from the entire authority and the additional amount to be raised from each of the areas within the authority which are directly benefited by particular installations.

(5) The board shall, in the manner and time prescribed by law, transmit to the county assessor of each county a statement of taxes which are to be collected in such county. If the board fails to levy taxes under this section sufficient to pay the interest on and the maturing principal of all outstanding general obligation bonds of the entire authority or on property in areas which are primarily obligated to pay the bonds, the governing body of the counties in which the authority is situated shall cause such taxes to be levied, extended and collected and, if necessary, cause a tax on all the property in the authority to be levied, extended and collected to pay general obligation bonds of the authority. However, any levy against all property in the authority under this subsection shall not alter or limit the obligation of the area primarily obligated on the bonds as between such area and the authority. [1955 c.614 §39; 1995 c.79 §225]

Source: Section 450.885 — Tax levies on property in the authority; budget for authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.378 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.378
453.378 Disclosure of information to local government official
Status: in_force

(1) In order to determine the need for response to a spill or release or threatened spill or release under ORS 453.307 (Definitions for ORS 453.307 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) , any person who prepares, manufactures, processes, packages, stores, transports, handles, uses, applies, treats or disposes of oil or hazardous material shall, upon the request of any authorized local government official, permit the official at all reasonable times to have access to and copy, records relating to the type, quantity, storage locations and hazards of the oil or hazardous material.

(2) In order to carry out subsection (1) of this section a local government official may enter to inspect at reasonable times any establishment or other place where oil or hazardous material is present.

(3) As used in this section, “local government official” includes but is not limited to an officer, employee or representative of a county, city, fire department, fire district or police agency. [1989 c.833 §84]

Source: Section 453.378 — Disclosure of information to local government official; entry onto premises , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.685 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.685
431A.685 Funding
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority is authorized to apply for federal grants that are available under 42 U.S.C. 280g-11, 711 and 712 or any other appropriate federal funding source, and may solicit private gifts, grants or donations to carry out the provisions of ORS 431A.675 (Maternal Mental Health Patient and Provider Education Program) . [Formerly 431.866]

Note: Section 4, chapter 220, Oregon Laws 2011, provides:

(2) The authority may take the actions described in ORS 431.866 before the operative date specified in subsection (1) of this section to obtain the moneys necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 431.862.

(3) Until the operative date specified in subsection (1) of this section, the authority shall report on the actions taken by the authority pursuant to ORS 431.866 to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means at least once during an odd-numbered year regular session of the Legislative Assembly. [2011 c.220 §4; 2012 c.107 §4]

Source: Section 431A.685 — Funding , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.625 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.625
431A.625 Oregon Health Authority to establish services and programs
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish an acquired immune deficiency syndrome program:

(a) To provide education and prevention services to its clients; and

(b) To provide education and prevention services to the public.

(2) Programs authorized by this section may be operated by the authority directly or under contract with public and private agencies. [Formerly 431.830]

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Source: Section 431A.625 — Oregon Health Authority to establish services and programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.173 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.173
432.173 Mandatory submission and registration of reports of marriage and reports of domestic partnership
Status: in_force

(1) A report of each marriage performed and domestic partnership registered by the state shall be submitted to the Center for Health Statistics. The State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics shall register a marriage or domestic partnership if the report of marriage or domestic partnership has been completed and submitted in accordance with this section and any rules adopted by the state registrar.

(2) The county clerk or county official who issues the marriage license or registers the Declaration of Domestic Partnership shall prepare the report of marriage or domestic partnership on a form prescribed and furnished by the state registrar, using information obtained from the parties to whom the marriage license or Declaration of Domestic Partnership is being issued.

(3) A person who performs a marriage shall certify the fact of marriage and submit the certification to the county clerk or county official who issued the license within five calendar days of the marriage ceremony.

(4) A county clerk or county official who issues marriage licenses or registers declarations of domestic partnership shall complete and submit the report of marriage or domestic partnership to the Center for Health Statistics within 15 calendar days of receiving the completed marriage license or registering the Declaration of Domestic Partnership. The report of marriage or domestic partnership must include a copy of the marriage license or Declaration of Domestic Partnership. [Formerly 432.405]

Source: Section 432.173 — Mandatory submission and registration of reports of marriage and reports of domestic partnership; persons required to report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.855 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.855
433.855 Duties of Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority, in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 183:

(a) Shall adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) to 433.875 (Short title) ;

(b) Is responsible for ensuring compliance with ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) to 433.875 (Short title) and rules adopted under ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) to 433.875 (Short title) ; and

(c) May impose a civil penalty not to exceed $500 per day for each violation of ORS 433.845 (Prohibition on aerosolizing, smoking or vaporizing in public place or place of employment) or 433.850 (Prohibition on aerosolizing, smoking or vaporizing in place of employment) or a rule adopted under ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) to 433.875 (Short title) . Penalties imposed under this paragraph must be collected in the manner provided in ORS 441.705 (Definitions for ORS 441.705 to 441.745) to 441.745 (Penalties to Quality Care Fund) . All moneys recovered under this paragraph shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to:

(A) The Tobacco Use Reduction Account established under ORS 431A.153 (Tobacco Use Reduction Account) , if the violation concerns nicotine; or

(B) The Oregon Health Authority Fund established under ORS 413.101 (Oregon Health Authority Fund) , if the violation concerns an inhalant other than nicotine.

(2) In carrying out its duties under this section, the authority is not authorized to require any changes in ventilation or barriers in a public place or place of employment. This subsection does not limit the power of the authority to enforce the requirements of any other provision of law.

(3) In public places that the authority regularly inspects, the authority shall check for compliance with the provisions of ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) to 433.875 (Short title) . In other public places and places of employment, the authority shall respond to complaints, notifying the proprietor or person in charge of the requirements of ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) to 433.875 (Short title) . If repeated complaints are received, the authority may take appropriate action to ensure compliance.

(4) When a county has assumed responsibility of the duties and responsibilities under ORS 446.425 (Delegation to county to administer certain sanitation laws) and 448.100 (Delegation to county to administer ORS 448.005 to 448.060) , or contracted with the authority under ORS 190.110 (Authority of units of local government and state agencies to cooperate) , the county is responsible for enforcing the provisions of ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) to 433.875 (Short title) and has the same enforcement power as the authority. [1981 c.384 §6; 1991 c.734 §21; 2001 c.104 §162; 2001 c.990 §6; 2003 c.309 §6; 2007 c.445 §36; 2007 c.602 §5; 2009 c.595 §686; 2011 c.597 §84a; 2015 c.158 §19]

Source: Section 433.855 — Duties of Oregon Health Authority; civil penalties; rules; limitations; compliance checks , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.254 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.254
435.254 Hospital duty to provide information about emergency contraception and to make emergency contraception available to victim of sexual assault
Status: in_force

(1) A hospital providing care to a female victim of sexual assault shall:

(a) Promptly provide the victim with unbiased, medically and factually accurate written and oral information about emergency contraception;

(b) Promptly orally inform the victim of her option to be provided emergency contraception at the hospital; and

(c) If requested by the victim and if not medically contraindicated, provide the victim with emergency contraception immediately at the hospital, notwithstanding ORS 147.397 (Payment of costs) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In collaboration with victim advocates, other interested parties and nonprofit organizations that provide intervention and support services to victims of sexual assault and their families, the Oregon Health Authority shall develop, prepare and produce informational materials relating to emergency contraception for the prevention of pregnancy in victims of sexual assault for distribution to and use in all hospital emergency departments in the state, in quantities sufficient to comply with the requirements of this section.

(b) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority, in collaboration with community sexual assault programs and other relevant stakeholders, may approve informational materials developed, prepared and produced by other entities for the purposes of paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) All informational materials must:

(A) Be clearly written and easily understood in a culturally competent manner; and

(B) Contain an explanation of emergency contraception, including its use, safety and effectiveness in preventing pregnancy, including but not limited to the following facts:

(i) Emergency contraception has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration as an over-the-counter medication for women 18 years of age or older and is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or after contraceptive failure, if taken in a timely manner.

(ii) Emergency contraception is more effective the sooner it is taken.

(iii) Emergency contraception will not disrupt an established pregnancy.

(3) The authority shall respond to complaints of violations of ORS 435.256 (Civil penalty) in accordance with ORS 441.044 (Complaints about standard of care in facility) .

(4) The authority shall incorporate the requirements of this section in rules adopted pursuant to ORS 441.025 (License issuance) that prescribe the care to be given to patients at hospitals.

(5) The director shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

(6) Information required to be provided under subsection (1) of this section is medically and factually accurate if the information is verified or supported by the weight of research conducted in compliance with accepted scientific methods and based upon:

(a) Reports in peer-reviewed journals; or

(b) Information that leading professional organizations, such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and agencies with expertise in the field recognize as accurate and objective. [2007 c.182 §5; 2009 c.595 §694; 2009 c.792 §36]

Source: Section 435.254 — Hospital duty to provide information about emergency contraception and to make emergency contraception available to victim of sexual assault; informational materials; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.330 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.330
444.330 Confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

All identifying information regarding individual children that is reported to the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 444.300 (Database on childhood diabetes) to 444.330 (Confidentiality of information) shall be confidential and privileged. Except as required in connection with the administration or enforcement of public health laws or rules, no public health official, employee, agent or other person entitled to access or use data under ORS 444.300 (Database on childhood diabetes) to 444.330 (Confidentiality of information) shall be examined in an administrative or judicial proceeding as to the existence or contents of data in the database established under ORS 444.300 (Database on childhood diabetes) to 444.330 (Confidentiality of information) . Research and studies conducted using confidential data from the statewide database must be reviewed and approved by the body used by the authority as the Committee for the Protection of Human Research Subjects and established in accordance with 45 C.F.R. 46. [2001 c.719 §4; 2009 c.595 §800]

Source: Section 444.330 — Confidentiality of information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.731 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.731
453.731 Civil penalty for violation of ORS 453.726 to 453.734
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500 for a violation of ORS 453.726 (Definitions for ORS 453.726 to 453.734) to 453.734 (Prohibition on use of tanning devices by persons under 18 years of age) or rules of the authority adopted pursuant to ORS 453.726 (Definitions for ORS 453.726 to 453.734) to 453.734 (Prohibition on use of tanning devices by persons under 18 years of age) . Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed in the manner provided by ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . [Formerly 431.950]

Source: Section 453.731 — Civil penalty for violation of ORS 453.726 to 453.734 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.215 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.215
443.215 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly recognizes the importance of providing a high quality of domiciliary care facilities throughout the State of Oregon.

(2) It is the intent of ORS 443.205 (Definitions for ORS 443.215 and 443.225) to 443.225 (Location and capacity of domiciliary care facilities) to distribute domiciliary care facility capacity on the basis of population and the regional origin of institutionalized persons. [1977 c.779 §1; formerly 184.875]

Source: Section 443.215 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.250 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.250
450.250 Definitions for ORS 450.250 to 450.300
Status: in_force

(1) “District” means a sanitary district duly organized under the provisions of 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) , having an assessed valuation of not more than $250,000.

(2) “Sewerage system” means complete or primary sewage treatment and disposal facilities, sewer mains, pumping stations, and all equipment and appurtenances necessary, useful or convenient for the treatment or disposal of sewage, or any portion of such a system, whether within or without the boundaries of a district. [1955 c.577 §1; 1959 c.157 §9]

Source: Section 450.250 — Definitions for ORS 450.250 to 450.300 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.611 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.611
446.611 Perfection of security interest in manufactured structure having ownership document
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the exclusive means for perfecting a security interest in a manufactured structure that has an ownership document is by application for and notation of the security interest in the manufactured structure ownership document records of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. The application to have a security interest noted may be included as part of the application for issuance of an original ownership document. The department shall record the date of receipt of an application to have a security interest noted on the ownership document. The security interest is perfected as provided in ORS 79.0311 (UCC 9-311. Perfection of security interests in property subject to certain statutes, regulations and treaties) upon the department’s entering the security interest in the records maintained by the department under ORS 446.571 (Ownership document application) . The department shall note the interest on a new or updated ownership document and send the document as provided in ORS 446.571 (Ownership document application) . A security interest perfected under this section continues in effect until released by the holder of the interest.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this subsection does not apply if the debtor who granted the security interest is in the business of selling manufactured structures and the structure constitutes inventory held for sale or lease. The filing provisions of ORS 79.0501 (UCC 9-501. Filing office) to 79.0528 (Liability of Secretary of State) apply to security interests in manufactured structures described in this paragraph.

(2) The department shall issue or update an ownership document to reflect a security interest described in subsection (1)(a) of this section and note the interest in the manufactured structure ownership document records maintained by the department. The department shall deliver the ownership document to the holder of the earliest perfected unreleased security interest in the manufactured structure or, if none, to the owner of the structure. The department shall also send a copy of the ownership document to the county assessor for the county in which the manufactured structure is being sited.

(3) If the department cancels an ownership document because the manufactured structure is recorded in the deed records of a county, the department shall notify the county assessor of any unreleased security interest recorded in the department’s record for the manufactured structure. The county assessor shall record the security interest information for the structure in the deed records.

(4) If a manufactured structure is recorded in the deed records of a county prior to the recording of a security interest, the recording of a security interest in the county deed records satisfies the requirement in ORS 72A.3095 (Fixture filing recorded and indexed as mortgage) that the security interest be recorded as a mortgage on real estate and is effective as a financing statement perfecting the security interest in the structure as provided in ORS 79.0502 (UCC 9-502. Contents of financing statement) (3).

(5) If a manufactured structure ceases to be exempt from the ownership document requirement, upon recording the termination of the exemption in the deed records, the county assessor shall notify the department of any unreleased interest shown on the deed record for the manufactured structure. The department shall note the security interest information on the ownership document issued by the department. [2003 c.655 §18]

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

Source: Section 446.611 — Perfection of security interest in manufactured structure having ownership document , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.620 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.620
450.620 Assembly of governing bodies
Status: in_force

(1) When the governing body of each affected entity has adopted or approved a resolution pursuant to ORS 450.615 (Contents of resolution) , the governing body of the affected entity having the largest population according to the most recent federal decennial census shall call a joint assembly of the governing bodies of the affected entities. The governing body calling the joint assembly shall specify the time and place of the assembly. The secretary of the governing body shall give notice of the assembly to each member of the governing body of each affected entity. The notice shall be given by certified mail.

(2) At the joint assembly, a majority of the members of each governing body constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(3) The assembly, by a majority of all members present, shall adopt an order calling an election in each affected authority. The order shall include the matters specified in ORS 198.745 (Content of resolution calling election) . [1993 c.577 §5; 1997 c.590 §9]

Source: Section 450.620 — Assembly of governing bodies; order for election on consolidation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.055 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.055
450.055 Board officers
Status: in_force

(1) The officers of the district shall be the district board, consisting of three or five members, and a secretary appointed by the board.

(2) Except as to those members of the board who are elected on formation and those members who are elected at an election when the number of board members is increased to five, the term of office of each elected member shall be four years.

(3) Vacancy in the membership of the board shall occur by reason of the occurrence of any event listed in ORS 236.010 (Causes for vacancies in office) or, unless excused, by failure to attend three successive regular board meetings. The district board shall fill any vacancy on the board as provided in ORS 198.320 (Filling of vacancies on governing bodies of certain districts) . [Amended by 1955 c.442 §7; 1967 c.439 §1; 1969 c.563 §§11,29; 1969 c.669 §9; 1975 c.647 §35; 1983 c.350 §263]

Source: Section 450.055 — Board officers; term; vacancy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.035 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.035
453.035 Standards for labeling of hazardous substances
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall adopt standards for the labeling of hazardous substances. The director may permit or require the use of a recognized generic name or may require the common or usual name or the chemical name, if there is no common or usual name, of the hazardous substance or of each component which the director finds contributes substantially to its hazard.

(2) The director shall require:

(a) The word “Danger” on substances which are extremely flammable, corrosive or highly toxic;

(b) The word “Warning” or “Caution” on other hazardous substances;

(c) An affirmative statement of the principal hazard or hazards, such as “Flammable,” “Combustible,” “Vapor Harmful,” “Causes Burns,” “Absorbed Through Skin,” or similar wording descriptive of the hazard;

(d) Precautionary measures describing the action to be followed or avoided, except when modified by rule of the director pursuant to subsection (4) of this section;

(e) Instruction, when necessary or appropriate, for first-aid treatment;

(f) The word “Poison” for any hazardous substance which is defined as “highly toxic” in ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) ;

(g) Instructions for handling and storage of packages which require special care in handling or storage;

(h) Adequate directions for the protection of children from the hazard if the article is intended for use by children and is not a banned hazardous substance, or the statement “Keep out of the reach of children,” or its practical equivalent, if the article is not intended for use by children; and

(i) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, distributor or seller.

(3) Any statement required by this section must be in the English language, located prominently and in conspicuous and legible type in contrast by typography, layout or color with other printed matter on the label.

(4) If the director finds that, because of the size of the package involved or because of the minor hazard presented by the substance contained therein, or for other good and sufficient reasons, full compliance with the labeling requirements otherwise applicable under ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) and 453.990 (Criminal penalties) (2) is impracticable or is not necessary for the adequate protection of the public health and safety, the director may authorize the exemption of such substance from the requirements, to an extent consistent with adequate protection of the public health and safety. [1971 c.409 §5; 2009 c.595 §880]

Source: Section 453.035 — Standards for labeling of hazardous substances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.090 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.090
443.090 Exemption from in-home care agency licensing requirements
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) to 443.350 (Applicability) , a home health agency licensed under ORS 443.015 (License required) that provides personal care services that are necessary to assist an individual in meeting the individual’s daily needs, but do not include curative or rehabilitative services, is not required to be licensed as an in-home care agency under ORS 443.315 (License required) .

(2) A licensed home health agency that provides personal care services shall comply with all laws and rules concerning in-home care services except for the licensing requirements. [2003 c.57 §3; 2009 c.792 §24]

Source: Section 443.090 — Exemption from in-home care agency licensing requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.160 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.160
448.160 Emergency plans
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall maintain a plan outlining actions to be taken by the authority during emergencies relating to water systems.

(2) The authority may require that a water supplier compile an emergency plan if it appears necessary to the Director of the Oregon Health Authority. [1981 c.749 §12; 2009 c.595 §847]

Source: Section 448.160 — Emergency plans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.417 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.417
441.417 Duties
Status: in_force

The Residential Ombudsman and Public Guardianship Advisory Board shall:

(1) Monitor the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program.

(2) Advise the Governor and the Legislative Assembly on the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program.

(3) Nominate, after interviews and according to prescribed criteria, three persons to fill the Long Term Care Ombudsman position or to fill a vacancy in the position. [Formerly 441.142; 2017 c.441 §21]

Source: Section 441.417 — Duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.620 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.620
451.620 Procedures for district formed subject to specified dissolution date
Status: in_force

(1) If a county service district is formed subject to a provision specifying a fiscal year for dissolution of the district, the board of directors shall, no later than 45 days after the start of that fiscal year, make the findings required by ORS 198.925 (Findings of fact by district board) and adopt a plan of liquidation and dissolution providing for payment of nonassenting creditors, unless the board adopts an order as specified in subsection (2) of this section. Dissolution shall be effective as of the end of the fiscal year. Dissolution shall be governed by ORS 198.945 (Trustees for dissolved district) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) .

(2) The district board may order that the district continue only if, after a public hearing, it determines that there is a public need for continued existence of the district because:

(a) Liquidation and dissolution cannot be accomplished in a manner that would protect the rights of nonassenting creditors; or

(b) The services provided continue to be needed by the public, the district is providing the services in an efficient and effective manner and continuation will not significantly discourage future boundary change proposals.

(3) A public hearing on continuation shall be preceded by notice published at least 14 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the district. Notice of the hearing shall also be mailed to all incorporated cities within the district and to the boundary commission, if any.

(4) An order continuing the district shall specify a fiscal year, not later than the 10th fiscal year after the date of the order, in which the district shall dissolve unless another determination of public need for continued existence occurs.

(5) An order continuing the district shall be forwarded to the boundary commission, if any, within 10 days. If the district is not within the jurisdiction of a boundary commission the order may be contested as provided in ORS 198.785 (Proceeding to contest validity of formation or change of organization) (2). [1987 c.504 §§2,3,4]

Source: Section 451.620 — Procedures for district formed subject to specified dissolution date , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.502 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.502
433.502 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 433.502 (Definitions) to 433.526 (Public recognition program for compliance) , 455.445 (Indoor air quality standards for public areas and office workplaces) and 468A.775 (Indoor air quality sampling) to 468A.785 (Pilot programs) :

(1) “Office workplace” means any enclosed nonmanufacturing indoor area, located in a building of more than 4,000 square feet, and in which 50 or more employees, as defined in ORS 654.005 (Definitions) spend any part of their working hours.

(2) “Public area” means any enclosed indoor area open to and frequented by the public and where, during a representative 24-hour period the number of public occupants exceeds the number of employees, except private residences. “Public area” includes a health care facility as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(3) “Remodeling” means any change, addition or modification in the ventilation system for which a building permit is or was required.

(4) “Significant indoor air pollutant” means any solid, liquid, semisolid, dissolved solid, biological organism, aerosol or gaseous material, including combinations or mixtures of substances, which has an adverse effect on human health and has been designated by the state for regulation under ORS 433.502 (Definitions) to 433.526 (Public recognition program for compliance) , 455.445 (Indoor air quality standards for public areas and office workplaces) and 468A.775 (Indoor air quality sampling) to 468A.785 (Pilot programs) . [1989 c.1070 §1]

Note: 433.502 (Definitions) to 433.526 (Public recognition program for compliance) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 433 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 433.502 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.989 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.989
450.989 Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners
Status: in_force

(1) If any person is required by an authority to pay the cost of extending a sewer main adjacent to another person’s property so that sewer service for domestic use is provided for that other property without further extension of the sewer main, the authority may require the owner of the other property to refund to the authority for disbursement to the person required to pay the cost of extending the sewer main, a portion of the cost of the extension.

(2) The board may adopt an ordinance specifying the method of apportioning the construction costs to the property served and establishing a procedure for application for and payment of a refund.

(3) The right to require a refund under this section shall not continue for more than 10 years after the date of installation of the sewer main.

(4) The amount to be refunded shall be determined by the authority and such determination shall be final.

(5) The authority may refuse to provide sewer service until a refund is paid. [1983 c.435 §2]

Source: Section 450.989 — Apportionment of cost among serviced property owners; determination by authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.930 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.930
450.930 Redemption of bonds before maturity dates
Status: in_force

In its discretion, the board may issue bonds of the authority with reservation of the right to redeem them for retirement or refunding purposes prior to the final dates of maturity. [1955 c.614 §48; 1983 c.347 §28]

Source: Section 450.930 — Redemption of bonds before maturity dates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.691 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.691
446.691 Issuance of dealer license
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall issue a manufactured structure dealer license to an applicant if the applicant:

(1) Delivers to the director a bond or letter of credit that meets the requirements under ORS 446.726 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) ;

(2) Provides evidence acceptable to the director that the applicant obtained a corporate surety bond as provided in ORS 86A.227 (Corporate surety bond required) if the applicant employs or intends to employ a mortgage loan originator, as defined in ORS 86A.200 (Definitions) , or is otherwise subject to ORS 86A.200 (Definitions) to 86A.239 (Display of license and unique identifier) ;

(3) Certifies to the director in a form and manner the director specifies by rule that the applicant has independently verified that every individual the applicant or licensee hired or intends to hire as a mortgage loan originator meets the requirements set forth in ORS 86A.200 (Definitions) to 86A.239 (Display of license and unique identifier) and in ORS 86A.186 (Mortgage loan originator criminal records checks) ;

(4) Pays the fee specified in ORS 446.721 (License fees) for issuance of a manufactured structure dealer license; and

(5) Completes the application for a dealer license in a form approved by the director that includes:

(a) The name and residence address of the applicant. If the applicant is a firm or partnership, the application must include the names and residence addresses of the members of the firm or partnership. If the applicant is a corporation, the application must include the names and residence addresses of the principal officers of the corporation and the name of the state in which the corporation is incorporated.

(b) The name under which the business will be conducted.

(c) The street address, including city and county in Oregon, where the business will be conducted.

(d) A statement that indicates whether the applicant handles used manufactured structures.

(e) An affidavit from the applicant showing that the applicant will act as a manufactured structure dealer and will conduct business at the location given on the application.

(f) If the street address where the dealer will conduct the business is in a residential zone, a statement by the dealer that all manufactured structures sold or displayed at that address will meet any architectural and aesthetic standards regulating the placement of manufactured structures in that residential zone.

(g) Information the director requires to efficiently regulate manufactured structures, manufactured structure dealers and dealerships or other relevant information the director requires.

(h) If the applicant will offer for sale new manufactured structures that are recreational vehicles greater than eight and one-half feet in width, an affidavit from the applicant stating that the applicant will maintain a recreational vehicle service facility for those recreational vehicles at a street address provided in the application. [2003 c.655 §28; 2009 c.863 §29]

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

Source: Section 446.691 — Issuance of dealer license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.175 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.175
453.175 Necessity for poison label
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, no person shall sell or dispense at retail any poison without affixing to the box, bottle, vessel or package containing the poison, a clear and legible label, either printed or written, bearing the name of the poison in English with the name and the place of business of the pharmacist, owner or manager by whom it is sold. [Formerly 453.030; 1977 c.582 §50]

Source: Section 453.175 — Necessity for poison label; content , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 452.160 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.160
452.160 Additional taxing authority
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) In addition to or in lieu of the tax levy provided for by ORS 452.153 (Budget) , the board of trustees of any district may, at the times and in the manner provided by law for public corporations, furnish to the county court and county accountant an estimate and statement, made pursuant to the budget laws of the state, of the amount of money necessary for all purposes required under ORS 452.020 (Formation of district) to 452.170 (Deposit and disbursement of moneys collected) during the next ensuing fiscal year.

(b) Subject to paragraph (c) of this subsection, the county court may include the amount of the estimate made under paragraph (a) of this subsection, or any portion of the estimate, in the annual budget of the county.

(c) The amount described in paragraph (b) of this subsection may not, in any one year, be greater than enough to raise the amount determined by the board of trustees under paragraph (a) of this subsection, and approved by the county court and the local public health administrators or their designees on the board. The amount budgeted, when added to any taxes levied under ORS 452.153 (Budget) , shall not exceed two-tenths of one percent (0.002) of the real market value of all taxable property within the district, computed in accordance with ORS 308.207 (Computation of real market value for taxing or bonding limitations) .

(2) The county court, thereafter at the time and in the manner of levying taxes for state and county purposes, may levy a tax on all the taxable property in the district sufficient to raise the amount of the estimate made by the board of trustees of the district.

(3) All taxes levied under this section shall be computed and entered on the assessment and tax rolls of the county and collected at the same time and in the same manner as state and county taxes. When collected, the taxes shall be paid into the county treasury for the use of the district. Such funds may be withdrawn only upon warrants issued by the proper authorities of the district. [Amended by 1959 c.600 §11; 1963 c.9 §28; 1965 c.609 §5; 1981 c.640 §12; 1983 c.310 §20; 1991 c.459 §408; 2021 c.191 §16]

Source: Section 452.160 — Additional taxing authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors452.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.807 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.807
453.807 When hearing required
Status: in_force

(1) Where the Oregon Health Authority proposes to refuse to issue or renew a license, to modify, amend, revise, revoke or suspend a license or to determine compliance with or grant exemption from a regulation of the authority, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(2) Promulgation of rules, conduct of hearings, issuance of orders and judicial review of rules and orders shall be in accordance with ORS chapter 183. [Formerly 453.755; 2009 c.595 §921]

Source: Section 453.807 — When hearing required; procedure; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.100 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.100
435.100 Standards
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt and promulgate from time to time and have jurisdiction over the establishing of such standards relating to and governing the articles and medicinal preparations mentioned in ORS 435.010 (License required for manufacture or sale of contraceptives) as may be deemed necessary by the authority in the interest of disease prevention.

(2) The State Board of Pharmacy may adopt other rules to enforce and carry out the provisions of ORS 435.010 (License required for manufacture or sale of contraceptives) to 435.130 (Jurisdiction over prosecutions) in cooperation with the authority.

(3) The authority shall cause to have published the brand names of all goods of the class specified in ORS 435.010 (License required for manufacture or sale of contraceptives) that comply with the standards prescribed under subsection (1) of this section. [Amended by 1975 c.285 §5; 2009 c.595 §690]

Source: Section 435.100 — Standards; rules regarding enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.612 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.612
442.612 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 442.612 (Definitions) to 442.630 (Community health needs assessment and three-year strategy) :

(1) “Adjust” means to reduce a patient’s cost by a specified percentage.

(2) “Community benefit” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.601 (Definitions) .

(3) “Gross charges” means a hospital’s full, established price for medical care that the hospital consistently and uniformly charges patients before applying any contractual allowance, discounts or deductions.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Hospital” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , excluding any campus of the Oregon State Hospital, a hospital operated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration or any other hospital operated by the federal government.

(b) “Hospital” includes only hospitals located in this state.

(5) “Hospital-affiliated clinic” or “affiliated clinic” means a facility located in this state that provides outpatient health services and that is operated under the common control or ownership of a hospital.

(6) “Household” means:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) A single individual; or

(B) Spouses, domestic partners, or a parent and child under 18 years of age, living together; and

(b) Other individuals for whom a single individual, spouse, domestic partner or parent is financially responsible.

(7) “Medically necessary” means:

(a) Necessary to prevent, diagnose or treat an illness, injury, condition or disease, or the symptoms of an illness, injury, condition or disease; and

(b) Meeting accepted standards of medicine.

(8) “Nonprofit” means:

(a) Organized not for profit, pursuant to ORS chapter 65 or any predecessor of ORS chapter 65; or

(b) Organized and operated as described under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code as defined in ORS 305.842 (Application of Internal Revenue Code to certain property tax laws) .

(9) “Patient’s cost” means the portion of charges billed to a patient for care received at a hospital or a hospital-affiliated clinic that are not reimbursed by insurance or a publicly funded health care program, taking into account the requirements of section 501(r)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code that:

(a) Prohibit a nonprofit hospital from billing gross charges; and

(b) Limit amounts charged for emergency or other medically necessary care, to a patient who qualifies under the nonprofit hospital’s financial assistance policy, to no more than amounts generally billed to a patient who has insurance that reimburses all or a portion of the cost of the care.

(10) “Social determinants of health” means the social, economic and environmental conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live and age, shaped by the distribution of money, power and resources at local, national and global levels, institutional bias, discrimination, racism and other factors. [2019 c.497 §1; 2021 c.96 §3]

Note: See second note under 442.610 (Notice of financial assistance policies) .

Source: Section 442.612 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.064 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.064
441.064 Use of facilities by nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Nurse practitioner” has the meaning given that term in ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) ;

(b) “Physician” has the meaning given that term in ORS 677.010 (Definitions for chapter) ; and

(c) “Physician assistant” has the meaning given that term in ORS 677.495 (Definitions for ORS 677.495 to 677.535) .

(2) The rules of any hospital in this state may grant privileges to nurse practitioners and physician assistants for purposes of patient care.

(3) Rules must be in writing and may include, but need not be limited to:

(a) Limitations on the scope of privileges;

(b) Monitoring and supervision of nurse practitioners and collaboration with physician assistants in the hospital by physicians who are members of the medical staff;

(c) A requirement that a nurse practitioner or physician assistant co-admit patients with a physician who is a member of the medical staff; and

(d) Qualifications of nurse practitioners and physician assistants to be eligible for privileges including but not limited to requirements of prior clinical and hospital experience.

(4) The rules may:

(a) Regulate the credentialing and conduct of nurse practitioners and physician assistants while using the facilities of the hospital;

(b) Prescribe the procedures for suspension or termination of a nurse practitioner’s or physician assistant’s privileges; and

(c) Allow the hospital to refuse privileges to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, but only on the same basis that the hospital refuses privileges to other medical providers.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (3) of this section, rules adopted by a hospital that grant privileges to licensed registered nurses who are licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing as nurse practitioners specializing in nurse midwifery must:

(a) Include admitting privileges;

(b) Be consistent with the privileges of the other medical staff; and

(c) Permit the nurse practitioner specializing in nurse midwifery to exercise the voting rights of the other members of the medical staff.

(6) Rules described in this section are subject to hospital and medical staff bylaws and rules governing credentialing and staff privileges. [1993 c.34 §1; 1995 c.763 §2; 2015 c.63 §1; 2017 c.259 §1; 2019 c.233 §1; 2019 c.358 §14; 2021 c.349 §§7,16]

Note: 441.064 (Use of facilities by nurse practitioners and physician assistants) 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 441.064 — Use of facilities by nurse practitioners and physician assistants; rules regarding privileges and credentialing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.014 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.014
443.014 Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 443.014 (Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105) to 443.105 (Caregiver registries) :

(1) “Caregiver registry” means a person that prequalifies, establishes and maintains a roster of qualified private contractor caregivers that is provided to a client or the client’s representative for consideration in the hiring of an individual to provide caregiver services within the client’s place of residence.

(2) “Home health agency” means a public or private agency providing coordinated home health services on a home visiting basis. “Home health agency” does not include:

(a) Any visiting nurse service or home health service conducted by and for those who rely upon spiritual means through prayer alone for healing in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination.

(b) Those home health services offered by local health departments outside, and in addition to, programs formally designated and funded as home health agencies.

(3) “Home health services” means items and services furnished to an individual by a home health agency, or by others under arrangements with such agency, on a visiting basis, in a place of temporary or permanent residence used as the individual’s home for the purpose of maintaining that individual at home. [Formerly 443.005]

Source: Section 443.014 — Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.260 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.260
450.260 Conditions precedent to financing application
Status: in_force

A district shall not apply to the State Treasurer for financing under 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) unless:

(1) It submits to the State Treasurer plans and specifications prepared by competent registered engineers setting forth the type or character of sewer system or sewerage facilities proposed for the particular district and the estimated cost of the system and of the appurtenances thereto.

(2) It submits to the State Treasurer the proposed plan of the district for liquidation of indebtedness to be incurred for financing the cost of such system or facilities. [1955 c.577 §3; 2009 c.259 §26]

Source: Section 450.260 — Conditions precedent to financing application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.716 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.716
446.716 Additional places of business
Status: in_force

(1) A licensed manufactured structure dealer may open additional places of business under the same business name by obtaining a supplemental license from the Department of Consumer and Business Services. If the dealer will operate the additional place of business under a different business name than that indicated on an existing dealer license, the dealer must apply for a dealer license for the additional place of business instead of for a supplemental license.

(2) A manufactured structure dealer may move a place of business or change a business name by obtaining a corrected dealer license from the department. The department shall prescribe the form for application for a corrected license. For purposes of this subsection, “place of business” includes a recreational vehicle service facility.

(3) The department may refuse to issue a dealer license if a manufactured structure dealer license issued to the dealer by another jurisdiction is in suspended, revoked or probationary status in that jurisdiction. This subsection does not authorize the department to refuse a supplemental license or corrected license.

(4) A dealer obtaining or renewing a dealer license, supplemental license or corrected license must pay the applicable fee specified in ORS 446.721 (License fees) . [2003 c.655 §30]

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

Source: Section 446.716 — Additional places of business; supplemental licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.250 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.250
435.250 Policy
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly declares that:

(1) It is the public policy of this state that all Oregonians’ right to freedom from unreasonable government intrusion into their private lives, and specifically the right of consenting individuals to obtain and use methods of contraception without interference by governmental entities, shall be safeguarded; and

(2) The laws of this state must be interpreted and construed to recognize and protect these rights. [2007 c.182 §1]

Source: Section 435.250 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.305 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.305
435.305 Voluntary sterilization authorized
Status: in_force

Bibliographic info

(1) A person may be sterilized by appropriate means upon request and upon the advice of a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685 or physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) .

(2) A health care provider described in this section, or a hospital, may not be held liable for performing a sterilization without obtaining the consent of the spouse of the person sterilized.

(3) Free clinics to sterilize males under subsections (1) and (4)(d) of this section may be conducted as a part of the program provided for in ORS 435.205 (Family planning and birth control services by public agencies) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A nurse practitioner licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) and acting within the scope of practice authorized by the board may provide medical advice to any person about a sterilization procedure.

(b) A nurse practitioner may acknowledge and sign a consent to sterilization procedure form if, no fewer than 30 days before the procedure, the form is provided to and signed by the person on whom the procedure will be performed.

(c) A nurse practitioner may not acknowledge or sign a consent to sterilization procedure form if the form is provided to or signed by the person on whom the procedure will be performed fewer than 30 days before the procedure.

(d) A nurse practitioner may not perform a sterilization procedure on any person, except that a nurse practitioner may perform a vasectomy. [1967 c.441 §15; 1969 c.31 §1; 1973 c.479 §1; 1975 c.591 §1; 1987 c.158 §82; 2005 c.471 §5; 2014 c.45 §57; 2017 c.356 §66; 2017 c.381 §1]

Source: Section 435.305 — Voluntary sterilization authorized; advice; consent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.200 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.200
444.200 Reimbursing Oregon Health and Science University for expenses in returning patients
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health and Science University, in the discretion of the person designated by the authorities in control thereof, may pay:

(a) Actual, reasonable, necessary expenses of returning the patient to the home of the patient.

(b) The attendant the actual, reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in accompanying a patient to the home of the patient and no more than $3 per day for the time thus necessarily employed, unless the attendant is a parent or relative or an officer or employee receiving other compensation.

(2) The per diem and expenses shall be itemized and verified, and presented to and allowed by the board of county commissioners of the county from which the patient was committed, as provided in ORS 444.170 (Approval of statement) .

Source: Section 444.200 — Reimbursing Oregon Health and Science University for expenses in returning patients , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.303 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.303
441.303 Establishment of Facility Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Facility Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, consisting of payments made by facilities to the Department of Human Services as specified in this section. Interest earned by the Facility Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of paying:

(a) The reasonable expenses of a trustee appointed under ORS 441.281 (Petition for appointment of trustee) if funds collected by a trustee under ORS 441.289 (Powers and duties of trustee) and 441.293 (Liability to trustee for goods and services after notice) are insufficient to meet those expenses; or

(b) The reasonable expenses of a temporary manager appointed under ORS 441.333 (Appointment of temporary manager) if funds collected by a temporary manager are insufficient to meet those expenses.

(2) Each licensee shall pay annually to the department an amount not to exceed the annual license fee or application fee for the facility under ORS 441.020 (Application) or 443.415 (License applications) . The facility payment shall be due annually on a date fixed by the department and enforced in the same manner as the license fee for the particular facility is payable and enforceable. The amount of payments shall be set so as to acquire in the fund the $750,000 described in subsection (3) of this section.

(3) Whenever the balance of moneys in the fund established under this section reaches $750,000, the department shall discontinue collecting the facility payment described in subsection (2) of this section. However, whenever the fund balance falls below $600,000, the department shall reinstitute the facility payment described in subsection (2) of this section until the fund is restored to at least $750,000. The department’s notice of intent to reinstitute the facility payment shall include a summary of the amounts expended by the department from the fund and the balance of the fund on the date of the notice. The department may use reasonable amounts from the fund necessary to administer the fund.

(4) Whenever the department is required to use any amount in the fund to meet the expenses of a trustee appointed under ORS 441.281 (Petition for appointment of trustee) or a temporary manager appointed under ORS 441.333 (Appointment of temporary manager) , the amount used shall constitute a loan to the facility and shall be repayable to the fund under such terms and conditions as the facility and the department agree. The rate of interest shall be set by the department to reflect the prevailing market rate on similar loans. Interest earned under this subsection shall be credited to the fund established under this section.

(5) The facility payment described in subsection (2) of this section shall be considered an allowable cost in setting the reimbursement rates of a facility by the department.

(6) The court may order that the trustee file an undertaking with the clerk of the court. The fund established under this section may serve as surety for the undertaking. [1981 c.868 §7a; 1983 c.787 §1; 1987 c.428 §21; 1989 c.966 §49; 2003 c.14 §255; 2009 c.539 §7; 2017 c.679 §38]

Source: Section 441.303 — Establishment of Facility Fund; fees from facilities in addition to license or application fee; use of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.994 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.994
432.994 Unlawful use of vital record or report
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each violation described in ORS 432.993 (Unlawful use of vital record or report) . Moneys received by the authority from civil penalties imposed under this section shall be deposited in the General Fund and are available for general governmental expenses.

(2) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . [2013 c.366 §44]

Source: Section 432.994 — Unlawful use of vital record or report; civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.605 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.605
451.605 Formation of district for emergency communications system
Status: in_force

(1) When a district is established for the purpose of providing services related to the emergency communications system under ORS 403.105 (Definitions for ORS 305.823 and 403.105 to 403.250) to 403.250 (Primary public safety answering points) , the district shall consist of the 9-1-1 service area that is served by a public safety answering point. A district may include more than one city and county.

(2) Before a petition for formation of a district to provide services related to the emergency communications system is filed with the county board of the principal county under ORS 198.800 (Formation petition) , the petition shall be approved by indorsement thereon by two-thirds of the governing bodies of all public or private safety agencies representing two-thirds of the population included within the proposed district.

(3) A county governing body shall not adopt an order under ORS 198.835 (Order for formation of district in single county) for formation of a district to provide services related to the emergency communications system unless the governing body first obtains written approval for the formation of the district from two-thirds of the governing bodies of all public or private safety agencies representing two-thirds of the population included within the proposed district.

(4) As used in this section, “public or private safety agency” has the meaning given that term by ORS 403.105 (Definitions for ORS 305.823 and 403.105 to 403.250) . [1987 c.525 §3; 1989 c.793 §25; 1993 c.441 §2; 2015 c.247 §35]

Source: Section 451.605 — Formation of district for emergency communications system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.210 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.210
438.210 Qualifications of laboratory director
Status: in_force

A person is qualified to act as a laboratory director of a clinical laboratory if:

(1) The person is a pathologist certified in clinical or anatomical pathology by a national organization or organizations recognized by the Oregon Health Authority, or is a physician who possesses qualifications equivalent to those required for such certification;

(2) The person is a physician who possesses special qualifications that enable the person to perform as a laboratory director, or is directing a laboratory on January 1, 1970;

(3) The person has an earned degree of Doctor of Science or Doctor of Philosophy, or an acceptable degree as determined by the authority, from an accredited college or university, with a major in the chemical, physical, or biological sciences and possesses special qualifications as described in the administrative rules of the authority that enable the person to perform as a laboratory director;

(4) The person is a member of a group of five or more physicians who operate on November 4, 1993, a laboratory performing work only on their patients and is the member designated by the group to be the director; or

(5) The person was responsible for the direction of a clinical laboratory for at least 12 months within the five years preceding January 1, 1970, and has had at least two years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience, as determined by the authority. [1969 c.685 §12; 1993 c.109 §8; 2007 c.71 §123; 2009 c.595 §707]

Source: Section 438.210 — Qualifications of laboratory director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.625 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.625
453.625 Purpose of ORS 453.605 to 453.800
Status: in_force

It is the purpose of ORS 453.605 (Definitions for ORS 453.605 to 453.800) to 453.800 (X-ray Machine Inspection Account) to effectuate the policies set forth in ORS 453.615 (Statement of policy) by providing for:

(1) A program of effective regulation of radiation sources for the protection of the occupational and public health and safety;

(2) A program to promote an orderly regulatory pattern within the state, among the states and between the federal government and this state and to facilitate intergovernmental cooperation with respect to use and regulation of radiation sources to the end that duplication of regulation may be minimized;

(3) A program to establish procedures for assumption and performance of certain regulatory responsibilities with respect to by-product materials, source materials and special nuclear materials; and

(4) A program to permit maximum utilization of radiation sources consistent with the health and safety of the public. [1961 c.664 §2]

Source: Section 453.625 — Purpose of ORS 453.605 to 453.800 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.443 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.443
443.443 Information provided upon application for admission
Status: in_force

(1) A residential care facility, which includes an assisted living facility, shall provide, at a minimum, the following information to an individual or any person acting on behalf of the individual at the time the individual applies for admission to the residential care facility and upon request:

(a) A summary explanation of the services provided by the facility;

(b) A summary explanation of the types of care that the facility does not provide;

(c) A statement that if the facility is not capable of meeting the resident’s needs for care and services, the facility may require the resident to pursue other options, including by moving to another facility or care setting;

(d) A statement that if a resident leaves the facility to receive acute medical, psychiatric, nursing facility or other care, before the resident may return to the facility, the facility will first evaluate whether the facility is capable of meeting the resident’s care needs and, if not, the resident will not be permitted to return to the facility;

(e) A statement of a resident’s right to appeal if the facility requires the resident to leave the facility or does not permit the resident to return to the facility, as described in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this subsection; and

(f) A statement of whether the facility will arrange for or otherwise coordinate hospice care for a resident upon request.

(2) The information described in subsection (1) of this section must:

(a) Be in writing;

(b) Be written in plain English;

(c) Be explained to the individual or the person acting on behalf of the individual in a manner the individual or person understands;

(d) Be provided separately from all other disclosure and residency agreement documents; and

(e) Require the signature of the individual or the person acting on behalf of the individual acknowledging that the individual or person understands the content and the implications of the information.

(3) A residential care facility must update and submit to the Department of Human Services the information described in this section at any time there is a change in management or ownership of the facility. The department shall make the information available to the public on the department’s facility search website. [2019 c.554 §2; 2021 c.655 §2]

Source: Section 443.443 — Information provided upon application for admission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.748 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.748
446.748 Cease and desist orders
Status: in_force

(1) If the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services has reason to believe that a person has engaged, is engaging or is about to engage in a violation of ORS 446.661 (Definitions for ORS 446.661 to 446.756) to 446.756 (Violation of consigned manufactured structure transfer) or a rule adopted under ORS 446.661 (Definitions for ORS 446.661 to 446.756) to 446.756 (Violation of consigned manufactured structure transfer) , the director may issue an order directed to the person to cease and desist from the violation or threatened violation.

(2) The director may require a manufactured structure dealer, or a person associated with the manufactured structure dealer, to produce for the director’s examination and use books, accounts, records, files, documents or other information or evidence as the director deems necessary to carry out the purposes of ORS 446.661 (Definitions for ORS 446.661 to 446.756) to 446.756 (Violation of consigned manufactured structure transfer) .

(3) The director may direct, subpoena, examine, compel the attendance of, administer oaths and affirmations to, and request production of books, accounts, records, files, documents or other information or evidence from witnesses and persons that are subject to regulation under ORS 446.661 (Definitions for ORS 446.661 to 446.756) to 446.756 (Violation of consigned manufactured structure transfer) .

(4) The director may interview, take and preserve testimony concerning business practices and operations from the manufactured structure dealer’s officers, principals, mortgage loan originators if applicable, employees, agents and customers or independent contractors associated with the manufactured structure dealer. [2011 c.166 §4]

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

Source: Section 446.748 — Cease and desist orders; investigative authority of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.445 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.445
443.445 Persons admissible at facilities and homes
Status: in_force

(1) A residential facility may not admit individuals who require continuous nursing care except as provided in subsection (3) of this section.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, if any resident of a residential facility requires nursing care for eight or more consecutive days or a physician or the designee of a physician, a naturopathic physician or a registered nurse certifies that continued nursing care is required, the resident shall be transferred to an appropriate health care facility for as long as necessary.

(3) A resident of a residential care facility, residential training facility or residential training home who requires nursing care in addition to training or care needs, or any combination thereof, may be served by that facility or home with approval from the Department of Human Services and in accordance with the rules of the department and consistent with rules adopted by the Oregon State Board of Nursing under ORS 678.150 (Powers, functions and duties of board, officers and executive director) (8).

(4) A resident of a residential treatment facility or residential treatment home who requires nursing care in addition to treatment needs may be served by that facility or home with approval from the Oregon Health Authority and in accordance with the rules of the authority and consistent with rules adopted by the Oregon State Board of Nursing under ORS 678.150 (Powers, functions and duties of board, officers and executive director) (8).

(5) A residential facility may not admit individuals of categories other than those designated on its license without prior written consent of the licensing agency.

(6) In the case of residential facilities supervised by and operated exclusively for persons who rely upon prayer or spiritual means for healing in accordance with the creed or tenets of a well-recognized church or religious denomination, no medical, psychological or rehabilitative procedures shall be required. [1977 c.717 §5; 1991 c.292 §2; 2001 c.900 §185; 2009 c.535 §33; 2009 c.595 §787; 2017 c.356 §72]

Source: Section 443.445 — Persons admissible at facilities and homes; transfer of persons requiring certain treatment; operation of facilities by persons relying on spiritual means for healing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.344 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.344
442.344 Exemptions from requirements
Status: in_force

In furtherance of the purpose and intent of the Legislative Assembly as expressed in ORS 442.310 (Findings and policy) to achieve reasonable access to quality health care at a reasonable cost, the requirements of ORS 442.325 (Certificate of need for health care facility of health maintenance organization) shall not apply to ambulatory surgical centers performing only ophthalmic surgery. [1987 c.723 §1]

Note: 442.344 (Exemptions from requirements) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 442 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 442.344 — Exemptions from requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.374 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.374
453.374 Hazardous material emergency response system
Status: in_force

The State Fire Marshal shall establish by rule a plan for the effective implementation of a statewide hazardous material emergency response system, which, to the extent practicable, shall be consistent with the emergency response plan adopted under ORS 466.620 (Emergency response plan) . The statewide hazardous material emergency response system shall include, but need not be limited to:

(1) Provisions for coordinating the duties and responsibilities of regional hazardous material response teams, including related procedures for 24-hour dispatching and emergency communications;

(2) A schedule of fees for computing the reimbursement for extraordinary response costs incurred by a regional hazardous material response team as authorized by ORS 453.374 (Hazardous material emergency response system) to 453.390 (Revolving fund) ; and

(3) Provisions for ongoing training programs for local government and state agency employees involved in response to spills or releases of oil and hazardous material. The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may coordinate its training programs with emergency response training programs offered by local, state and federal agencies, community colleges and institutes of higher education and private industry in order to reach the maximum number of employees, avoid unnecessary duplication and conserve limited training funds. [1989 c.833 §82; 1993 c.185 §18; 1997 c.853 §39]

Source: Section 453.374 — Hazardous material emergency response system; implementation; contents; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.318 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.318
433.318 Newborn pulse oximetry screening
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “birthing facility” means a health care facility, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) , that provides services related to the delivery of newborns.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules requiring birthing facilities located in this state to perform a pulse oximetry screening on each newborn delivered at the birthing facility before discharging the newborn. [2013 c.334 §1]

Note: 433.318 (Newborn pulse oximetry screening) 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 433.318 — Newborn pulse oximetry screening; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.300 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.300
444.300 Database on childhood diabetes
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to available funding, including gifts, grants or donations, the Oregon Health Authority shall establish a uniform, statewide database for the collection of information on Type I and Type II diabetes occurring in children in Oregon. The purposes of the database shall be to collect and serve as a repository for data about the prevalence and incidence of diabetes occurring in the pediatric population of this state and to make the data available for scientific and medical research and for assistance in making decisions about the allocation of public resources.

(2) The database established by subsection (1) of this section shall include data provided to the authority by schools and physicians as required by ORS 444.310 (Annual survey of students) and 444.320 (Physician report of childhood diabetes) .

(3) The authority shall adopt rules:

(a) Necessary to carry out the purposes of ORS 444.300 (Database on childhood diabetes) to 444.330 (Confidentiality of information) , including but not limited to the reporting format and the effective date after which reporting by schools and physicians shall be required; and

(b) Under which confidential data may be used by third parties to conduct research and studies for the public good. [2001 c.719 §1; 2009 c.595 §797]

Source: Section 444.300 — Database on childhood diabetes; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.050 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.050
454.050 Rules
Status: in_force

The Environmental Quality Commission may adopt, modify or repeal rules, pursuant to ORS chapter 183, for the administration and implementation of ORS 454.010 (Definitions for ORS 454.010 to 454.040) to 454.060 (Powers in addition to other municipal or commission powers) . [1973 c.101 §6]

Source: Section 454.050 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 436.295 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 436 / Section 436.295
436.295 Court determination of ability to consent
Status: in_force

(1) If the court does not determine by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent lacks the ability to give informed consent for sterilization:

(a) If the court determines that the respondent has the ability to give informed consent to sterilization, the court shall issue an order so stating and permitting the sterilization to be performed. Prior to the performance of the sterilization, the physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner and hospital involved shall obtain the written informed consent of the person for sterilization.

(b) If the respondent refuses to consent to sterilization, the court shall issue an order so stating and forbidding sterilization of the respondent, unless the respondent later makes a different choice and only after a rehearing under this section.

(2) If the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent lacks the ability to give informed consent for sterilization, the court shall retain its jurisdiction and continue the hearing to determine whether sterilization is in the best interests of the respondent. [1983 c.460 §12; 2001 c.255 §2; 2014 c.45 §60]

Source: Section 436.295 — Court determination of ability to consent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors436.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.240 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.240
435.240 Prohibitions relating to individual’s exercise of reproductive health rights
Status: in_force

(1) A public body or, except as provided in ORS 435.225 (Refusal to offer information and services) , an officer, employee or agent of a public body may not:

(a) Deprive a consenting individual of the choice of exercising the individual’s reproductive health rights under ORS 435.210 (Right to make decisions about individual’s reproductive health) ;

(b) Interfere with or restrict, in the regulation of benefits, facilities, services or information, the choice of a consenting individual to exercise the individual’s reproductive health rights under ORS 435.210 (Right to make decisions about individual’s reproductive health) ;

(c) Prohibit a health care provider, who is acting within the scope of the health care provider’s license, from providing reproductive health care information and services to a consenting individual;

(d) Interfere with or restrict, in the regulation of benefits, facilities, services or information, the choice of a health care provider, who is acting within the scope of the health care provider’s license, to provide reproductive health care information and services to a consenting individual;

(e) Subject an individual to criminal or civil liability or penalty, or otherwise deprive the individual of any rights, based on the individual’s actions or omissions in exercising the individual’s reproductive health rights under ORS 435.210 (Right to make decisions about individual’s reproductive health) , including any action or omission affecting an actual, potential or alleged pregnancy outcome; or

(f) Subject any person to criminal or civil liability or penalty, or otherwise deprive any person of the person’s rights, based solely on the person’s actions in the provision of aid, assistance, resources or support to an individual in the exercise of the individual’s reproductive health rights, provided that the person’s actions do not otherwise violate the laws of this state.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent the application of laws, rules, ordinances or taxes that affect the method or manner of sales or distribution of contraceptive devices or the provision of reproductive health care, provided that the laws, rules, ordinances or taxes are designed to promote public health and safety and do not unreasonably burden public access to contraception or other reproductive health care.

(b) Nothing in this section requires a public body to provide or pay for reproductive health care. [Formerly 659.880]

Source: Section 435.240 — Prohibitions relating to individual’s exercise of reproductive health rights , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.280 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.280
448.280 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law:

(a) Any person who violates any rule of the Oregon Health Authority relating to the construction, operation or maintenance of a water system or part thereof shall incur a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each day of violation, except that a violation at any water system that serves more than 10,000 people shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each day of violation.

(b) Any person who operates an environmental laboratory and who purports that the laboratory is accredited under the environmental laboratory accreditation program established under ORS 438.615 (Environmental laboratory accreditation program) when the laboratory is not accredited shall incur a civil penalty in accordance with the schedule of penalties established by rule by the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, in collaboration with the accrediting authority.

(2) No civil penalty prescribed under subsection (1) of this section shall be imposed until the person incurring the penalty has received five days’ advance notice in writing from the authority or unless the person incurring the penalty shall otherwise have received actual notice of the violation not less than five days prior to the violation for which a penalty is imposed. [1973 c.835 §174; 1975 c.254 §13; 1981 c.749 §19; 1999 c.653 §2; 1999 c.1063 §5; 2009 c.595 §860]

Source: Section 448.280 — Civil penalties; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.231 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.231
447.231 Rules to eliminate architectural barriers
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law and the authority of any board within the Department of Consumer and Business Services, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall adopt rules to conform the state building code to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act and the regulations adopted thereunder. In addition, the director shall adopt rules to conform the state building code to the provisions of ORS 447.210 (Definitions for ORS 447.210 to 447.280) to 447.280 (Enforcement powers) , to the extent to which any statute is stricter than the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Fair Housing Act. [1991 c.691 §2; 1993 c.503 §4; 2003 c.14 §269]

Source: Section 447.231 — Rules to eliminate architectural barriers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.730 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.730
453.730 Written warning statement and sign
Status: in_force

(1) A tanning facility shall give each customer a written statement warning that:

(a) Not wearing the protective eye wear provided to each customer by the tanning facility may cause damage to the eyes.

(b) Overexposure to the tanning process causes burns.

(c) Repeated exposure to the tanning process may cause skin cancer or premature aging of the skin, or both.

(d) Abnormal skin sensitivity or burning may result from the tanning process if the customer is also consuming or using certain:

(A) Foods.

(B) Cosmetics.

(C) Medications such as tranquilizers, antibiotics, diuretics, high blood pressure medication, antineoplastics or birth control pills.

(e) Any person taking a prescription or over-the-counter drug should consult a physician before using a tanning device.

(2) In addition to giving customers the written statement required by subsection (1) of this section, the tanning facility shall post a warning sign in any area where a tanning device is used. The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule the language for the warning sign. [Formerly 431.945]

Source: Section 453.730 — Written warning statement and sign; content; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.332 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.332
433.332 Investigation and control of reported cases
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall, upon receiving a report that any person has tuberculosis, make such investigation of the case as is necessary to determine whether or not the person reported has communicable tuberculosis. Upon finding that any person has communicable tuberculosis, the authority shall exercise such control over the affected person and contacts with other persons as may be necessary for the protection of the public health, pursuant to its rules and regulations. In exercising such control over any person who has communicable tuberculosis the authority may make such rules or orders governing such person’s conduct as are necessary to prevent the spread of the disease. [Formerly 437.030]

Note: See note under 433.329 (Reporting known cases) .

Source: Section 433.332 — Investigation and control of reported cases; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.285 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.285
446.285 Advisory board training and education programs
Status: in_force

To assist the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services in administration and enforcement of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and safety standards pursuant to 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 446.420 (License required to maintain action) , the Residential and Manufactured Structures Board may approve or conduct programs of training and education that maintain and advance the professional skills and abilities of persons engaged in manufacturing, delivery, installation, sale or service of manufactured dwellings. [1987 c.604 §14; 1989 c.648 §29; 1991 c.67 §119; 1991 c.226 §11; 1993 c.744 §57; 2009 c.567 §31; 2019 c.422 §14]

Source: Section 446.285 — Advisory board training and education programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.671 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.671
453.671 Vendor license
Status: in_force

(1) Each person shall obtain a vendor license from the Oregon Health Authority before engaging in the business of:

(a) Selling, leasing, transferring, lending, installing, marketing, servicing, inspecting, repairing or calibrating a radiation device or equipment, including an X-ray machine and tanning device; or

(b) Providing consulting services to an owner or operator of a radiation device or equipment, including an X-ray machine and tanning device.

(2) The authority shall require a person to pay an annual $500 fee to obtain or renew the vendor license under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The authority may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2021 c.513 §6]

Source: Section 453.671 — Vendor license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.674 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.674
441.674 Specified evidentiary privileges inapplicable
Status: in_force

(1) In the case of abuse of a resident in a long term care facility, the privileges created in ORS 40.230 (Rule 504. Psychotherapist-patient privilege) to 40.255 (Rule 505. Spousal privilege) , including the psychotherapist-patient privilege, the physician-patient privilege, the privileges extended to nurses, to staff members of schools and to regulated social workers and the spousal privilege, shall not be a ground for excluding evidence regarding a resident’s abuse, or the cause thereof, in any judicial proceeding resulting from a report made pursuant to ORS 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.680 (Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident) .

(2) In any judicial proceedings resulting from a report made pursuant to ORS 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.680 (Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident) , either spouse shall be a competent and compellable witness against the other.

(3) As used in this section, “abuse” and “facility” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) . [2021 c.323 §3]

Note: 441.674 (Specified evidentiary privileges inapplicable) 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 441.674 — Specified evidentiary privileges inapplicable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.894 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.894
453.894 Licensing fees
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish by rule a schedule of fees for at least the following:

(a) Initial licenses and renewal under ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) , 431.175 (Warrant procedure) and 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) .

(b) Training courses and examinations conducted by or on behalf of the authority.

(c) Reexaminations for failing the initial examinations.

(d) Review of work plans.

(2) The fees established under subsection (1) of this section shall be based upon the costs of the authority in carrying out the provisions of ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) , 431.175 (Warrant procedure) and 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) .

(3) If a license renewal application and fee is not received by the authority within 15 days after the expiration of the license, a penalty of $100 shall be added and collected.

(4) The fees collected under this section shall be paid into the State Treasury and deposited in the General Fund to the credit of the Public Health Account. Such moneys are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Health Authority to pay the authority’s expenses in administering the provisions of ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) , 431.175 (Warrant procedure) and 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) .

(5) Subject to prior approval by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, any fee or change thereto shall be within the budget authorized by the Legislative Assembly as that budget may be modified by the Emergency Board. [1989 c.915 §14; 1991 c.703 §12; 1999 c.861 §8; 2009 c.595 §931; 2023 c.602 §9]

Source: Section 453.894 — Licensing fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.020 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.020
447.020 Plumbing to conform to state building code
Status: in_force

(1) All installations of plumbing and drainage in buildings and structures in this state and all potable water supply, drainage, and waste installations, within or serving buildings or structures, except in temporary construction camps, and except as otherwise provided in ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties) , shall be made in accordance with the requirements of ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties) and ORS chapter 455.

(2) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services with the approval of the State Plumbing Board shall make rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183 for the purpose of setting standards for plumbing and defining compliance with the provisions of ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties) particularly pertaining to installation of piping, protection and adequacy of the water supply, workmanship and materials, traps and cleanouts, domestic hot water storage tanks and devices, drinking fountains, solar heating and cooling systems, approval of devices, equipment and fixtures, hangers and supports, drainage and venting, house drains and house sewers, storm water drains, special wastes, light and ventilation of water closets and bathrooms, and excavation and grading.

(3) The director shall appoint an adequate staff experienced and trained to serve as plumbing inspectors to enforce rules adopted under this section. [Amended by 1957 c.300 §2; 1971 c.753 §48; 1973 c.734 §2; 1973 c.835 §222; 1981 c.438 §29; 1993 c.744 §66; 2001 c.683 §26]

Source: Section 447.020 — Plumbing to conform to state building code; rules; enforcement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.340 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.340
433.340 Definitions for ORS 433.340 to 433.390
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 433.340 (Definitions for ORS 433.340 to 433.390) to 433.390 (County dog control fund) unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Animal” means a dog or other animal of a species susceptible to rabies.

(2) “Owner” means any person having a right of property in an animal or who harbors an animal or who has it in the care of the person, or acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits an animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by the person. “Owner” does not include veterinarians or kennel operators temporarily maintaining on their premises animals owned by other persons for a period of not more than 30 days. [1971 c.413 §1]

Source: Section 433.340 — Definitions for ORS 433.340 to 433.390 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.888 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.888
453.888 License required to perform decontamination
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority by rule shall establish performance standards for contractors under ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) , 431.175 (Warrant procedure) and 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) .

(2) The authority shall train and test, or may approve courses to train and test, contractors’ personnel on the essential elements in assessing premises used as an illegal drug manufacturing site to determine hazard reduction measures needed, techniques for adequately reducing contaminants, use of personal protective equipment and relevant federal regulations and state rules.

(3) Upon the contractor’s supervisory personnel’s successful completion of the training and testing and the contractor having complied with the rules of the authority and having paid the required fee, the contractor shall be licensed. Licenses are renewable biennially, as determined by rule of the authority, upon supervisory personnel’s successful completion of any required refresher course.

(4) The authority may deny, suspend or revoke the license of any contractor pursuant to ORS chapter 183 for:

(a) Failing to:

(A) Perform decontamination work under the supervision of trained personnel;

(B) File a work plan;

(C) Perform work pursuant to the plan;

(D) Pay a civil penalty imposed under ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) , 431.175 (Warrant procedure) and 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) ; or

(E) Perform work that meets the requirements of ORS 453.903 (Evaluation of decontamination projects) .

(b) Committing fraud or misrepresentation in:

(A) Applying for a license;

(B) Seeking approval of a work plan; or

(C) Documenting completion of the work to the authority.

(5) The authority may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $500, in addition to or in lieu of license denial, suspension or revocation, pursuant to ORS chapter 183. [1989 c.915 §13; 1991 c.67 §126; 2009 c.595 §929]

Source: Section 453.888 — License required to perform decontamination; procedure; grounds for denial, revocation or suspension of license; civil penalty; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.442 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.442
433.442 Definitions for ORS 433.441 to 433.452
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 433.441 (Declaration of public health emergency) to 433.452 (Detaining persons exposed to reportable condition or condition that is basis for state of public health emergency) :

(1) “Bioterrorism” means the intentional use of any microorganism, virus, infectious substance or biological product to cause death, disease or other biological harm to a human, an animal, a plant or another living organism.

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

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

(4) “Public health emergency” means an occurrence or imminent threat of an illness or health condition that:

(a) Is believed to be caused by any of the following:

(A) Bioterrorism;

(B) The appearance of a novel or previously controlled or eradicated infectious agent or biological toxin that may be highly contagious;

(C) An epidemic of communicable disease; or

(D) A natural disaster, a chemical attack or accidental chemical release or a nuclear attack or nuclear accident; and

(b) Poses a high probability of any of the following harms:

(A) A large number of deaths in the affected population;

(B) A large number of serious or long-term disabilities in the affected population; or

(C) Widespread exposure to an infectious or toxic agent that poses a significant risk of substantial future harm to a large number of persons in the affected population.

(5) “Public health measure” has the meaning given that term in ORS 431A.005 (Definitions) . [2007 c.445 §22; 2015 c.736 §82]

Source: Section 433.442 — Definitions for ORS 433.441 to 433.452 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.515 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.515
443.515 Training requirements for certification of home or community-based services caregivers
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section and ORS 443.517 (Online home or community-based services caregiver registry) :

(a) “Employer” means:

(A) The Home Care Commission, for caregivers described in paragraph (b)(A) of this subsection.

(B) An in-home care agency that hires, enters into an arrangement with or contracts with a caregiver described in paragraph (b)(B) of this subsection.

(b) “Home or community-based services caregiver” or “caregiver” means:

(A) A home care worker, as defined in ORS 410.600 (Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625) .

(B) An individual providing in-home care services as an employee of or under an arrangement or contract with an in-home care agency.

(c) “In-home care agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) .

(d) “In-home care services” has the meaning given that term in ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) .

(2) The Department of Human Services shall adopt by rule criteria for the certification and continuing certification of home or community-based services caregivers. The criteria must include, but are not limited to, requirements that:

(a) The caregiver:

(A) Be 18 years of age or older;

(B) Not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs under 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7a;

(C) Have in effect a satisfactorily completed criminal records check in accordance with ORS 443.004 (Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care) ; and

(D) Complete all basic training requirements that are relevant to the position and to the health and safety of workers and individuals receiving care, including but not limited to requirements adopted by the department under ORS 410.598 (Training and testing for home care workers and personal support workers) and 443.011 (Training requirements for in-home care service providers) ; and

(b) The employer provide to the department verification from a person that provides training, including but not limited to the employer, a training institution, an approved training entity or an apprenticeship program, that the caregiver was provided the training described in paragraph (a)(D) of this subsection. The department shall prescribe by rule the deadline by which the department must receive the verification from the employer following the completion of the training.

(3) The department shall prescribe an application process and verification requirements for the certification and continuing certification of home or community-based services caregivers.

(4) Employers are responsible for initiating the certification of home or community-based services caregivers who they employ.

(5) A home or community-based services caregiver maintains the caregiver’s certification if all training requirements are completed timely. [2022 c.95 §1]

Note: The amendments to 443.515 (Training requirements for certification of home or community-based services caregivers) by section 3, chapter 95, Oregon Laws 2022, become operative December 31, 2024. See section 6, chapter 95, Oregon Laws 2022. The text that is operative on and after December 31, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

443.515 (Training requirements for certification of home or community-based services caregivers) . (1) As used in this section and ORS 443.517 (Online home or community-based services caregiver registry) :

(a) “Employer” means:

(A) The Home Care Commission, for caregivers described in paragraph (b)(A) of this subsection.

(B) An in-home care agency that hires, enters into an arrangement with or contracts with a caregiver described in paragraph (b)(B) of this subsection.

(C) An owner or operator of a residential care facility that employs a caregiver described in paragraph (b)(C) of this subsection.

(b) “Home or community-based services caregiver” or “caregiver” means:

(A) A home care worker, as defined in ORS 410.600 (Definitions for ORS 410.595 to 410.625) .

(B) An individual providing in-home care services as an employee of or under an arrangement or contract with an in-home care agency.

(C) An individual who is direct care staff, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) , in a residential care facility, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) , that includes a residential care facility with a memory care endorsement under ORS 443.886 (Memory care endorsement required) and an assisted living facility.

(c) “In-home care agency” has the meaning given that term in ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) .

(d) “In-home care services” has the meaning given that term in ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) .

(2) The Department of Human Services shall adopt by rule criteria for the certification and continuing certification of home or community-based services caregivers. The criteria must include, but are not limited to, requirements that:

(a) The caregiver:

(A) Be 18 years of age or older;

(B) Not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs under 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7a;

(C) Have in effect a satisfactorily completed criminal records check in accordance with ORS 443.004 (Criminal records check required for employees and volunteers providing direct care) ; and

(D) Complete all basic training requirements that are relevant to the position and to the health and safety of workers and individuals receiving care, including but not limited to requirements adopted by the department under ORS 410.598 (Training and testing for home care workers and personal support workers) and 443.011 (Training requirements for in-home care service providers) ; and

(b) The employer provide to the department verification from a person that provides training, including but not limited to the employer, a training institution, an approved training entity or an apprenticeship program, that the caregiver was provided the training described in paragraph (a)(D) of this subsection. The department shall prescribe by rule the deadline by which the department must receive the verification from the employer following the completion of the training.

(3) The department shall prescribe an application process and verification requirements for the certification and continuing certification of home or community-based services caregivers.

(4) Employers are responsible for initiating the certification of home or community-based services caregivers who they employ.

(5) A home or community-based services caregiver maintains the caregiver’s certification if all training requirements are completed timely.

Note: 443.515 (Training requirements for certification of home or community-based services caregivers) and 443.517 (Online home or community-based services caregiver registry) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 443 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 443.515 — Training requirements for certification of home or community-based services caregivers; employer verification required; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.360 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.360
432.360 Records of dissolution of marriage and dissolution of domestic partnership subject to full disclosure
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, notwithstanding any other provision of law, all marriage and domestic partnership records and all records of dissolution of marriage and dissolution of domestic partnership in the custody of a county clerk or county recording officer and all records of dissolution of marriage and dissolution of domestic partnership in the custody of the state courts are open and subject to full disclosure.

(2) Records of dissolution of marriage and dissolution of domestic partnership in the custody of the state courts shall be completed and maintained in accordance with procedures established under ORS 107.840 (Confidentiality of Social Security numbers) to ensure that the Social Security numbers of parties to proceedings under ORS 107.085 (Petition) and 107.485 (Conditions for summary dissolution procedure) are kept confidential and exempt from public inspection. [Formerly 432.412]

Source: Section 432.360 — Records of dissolution of marriage and dissolution of domestic partnership subject to full disclosure; exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.705 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.705
443.705 Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) to 443.825 (Disposition of penalties recovered) :

(1) “Adult foster home” means any family home or facility in which residential care is provided in a homelike environment for five or fewer adults who are not related to the provider by blood or marriage.

(2) “Licensed adult foster home” means a home which has been investigated and approved by the licensing agency. This includes an in-person site inspection of the facility.

(3) “Licensing agency” means:

(a) The Department of Human Services for adult foster homes licensed by the department.

(b) The Oregon Health Authority for adult foster homes licensed by the authority.

(4) “Provider” means any person operating an adult foster home and includes a resident manager. “Provider” does not include the owner or lessor of the building in which the adult foster home is located or the owner or lessor of the land on which the adult foster home is situated unless the owner or lessor is also the operator of the adult foster home.

(5) “Residential care” means the provision of room and board and services that assist the resident in activities of daily living, such as assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, medication management, money management or recreation.

(6) “Substitute caregiver” means any person who provides care and services in an adult foster home under the jurisdiction of the licensing agency in the absence of the provider or resident manager. [1983 c.629 §1; 1985 c.663 §1; 1987 c.430 §1; 1991 c.960 §1; 1995 c.180 §1; 1995 c.667 §8; 2001 c.900 §187; 2009 c.595 §791; 2021 c.338 §8]

Source: Section 443.705 — Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 440.347 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.347
440.347 District elections
Status: in_force

(1) ORS chapter 255 governs the following:

(a) The nomination and election of directors.

(b) The conduct of district elections.

(2) The electors of a district may exercise the powers of the initiative and referendum regarding a district measure, in accordance with ORS 255.135 (Prospective petition) to 255.205 (Retention of petition materials) . [1983 c.350 §261]

Source: Section 440.347 — District elections , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors440.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.253 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.253
432.253 Adding or changing biological parent on original record of live birth
Status: in_force

(1) If an original record of live birth for a person at least 21 years of age was sealed under ORS 432.245 (Replacing records of live birth) and was later opened under ORS 432.250 (Access to adoption records) , and the paternity or parentage of the person has been determined by DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) testing or by other means, the person may apply to the Center for Health Statistics to add or change the name of a biological parent on the original record of live birth.

(2) An application under this section must include:

(a) Evidence of a DNA test or other evidence that shows that the person whose name is to be entered as a biological parent is the biological parent of the applicant; and

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) If the person whose name is to be entered as a biological parent is living, an affidavit attesting that the person is a biological parent of the applicant and that the name to be entered is that of the biological parent that was omitted from the original record of live birth; or

(B) If the person whose name is to be entered as a biological parent is deceased, an affidavit from the personal representative or a relative of the person attesting that the person is a biological parent of the applicant and that the name to be entered is that of the biological parent that was omitted from the original record of live birth.

(3) If the name of a biological parent is entered on an original record of live birth under this section:

(a) A person may only obtain a noncertified copy of a record of live birth amended under this section.

(b) A notation indicating that the record was amended must be shown on all copies of the record.

(c) The center shall prominently display the following language on all copies of the record: “THIS RECORD OF LIVE BIRTH MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY LEGAL PURPOSE AND DOES NOT CREATE ANY LEGAL RIGHTS FOR THE CHILD OR THE PARENTS LISTED ON THE RECORD.”

(4) The center shall adopt rules regarding:

(a) The establishment and collection of fees for the preparation and registration of an amended original record of live birth and for the issuance of a noncertified copy of an amended original record of live birth under this section.

(b) Consent and affidavit forms, proof of identification requirements and the evidentiary requirements to substantiate that a person is an omitted biological parent of an applicant under this section. [2023 c.157 §2]

Source: Section 432.253 — Adding or changing biological parent on original record of live birth; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.035 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.035
433.035 Testing or examination of persons with certain diseases or conditions
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Public Health Director or a local public health administrator may require testing or medical examination of any person who may have, or may have been exposed to, a communicable disease identified by rule of the Oregon Health Authority to be a reportable disease, a new or uncommon disease of potential public health significance, or a condition that is the basis of a state of public health emergency declared by the Governor as authorized by ORS 433.441 (Declaration of public health emergency) . The Public Health Director or the local public health administrator must issue a written order for testing or medical examination pursuant to this section.

(b) A written order must:

(A) Include findings stating the communicable disease that the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator believes the person has and the reasons for that belief.

(B) State whether medical or laboratory confirmation of the disease is feasible and possible and whether such confirmation would enable control measures to be taken to minimize infection of others with the disease.

(C) Include a statement that the person may refuse to submit to the testing or medical examination and that if the testing or examination is refused, the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator may seek the imposition of a public health measure, including isolation or quarantine pursuant to ORS 433.121 (Emergency administrative order for isolation or quarantine) or 433.123 (Petition for court order for isolation or quarantine) .

(2) When a person is directed to submit to a test or examination under this section and the person agrees to do so, the person shall submit to any testing or examination as may be necessary to establish the presence or absence of the communicable disease for which the testing or examination was directed. The examination shall be carried out by the local health officer or a physician licensed by the Oregon Medical Board or the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine. A written report of the results of the test or examination shall be provided to the person ordering the test or examination, and upon request, to the person tested or examined. Laboratory examinations, if any, shall be carried out by the laboratory of the authority whenever the examinations are within the scope of the tests conducted by the laboratory. If treatment is needed, the person or the parent or guardian of the person shall be liable for the costs of treatment based on the examination carried out under this section, if the person liable is able to pay the treatment costs. Cost of any examination performed by a physician in private practice shall be paid from public funds available to the local public health administrator, if any, or from county funds available for general governmental expenses in the county that the local public health administrator serves or in the county where the person tested or examined resides if the local public health administrator serves more than one county or the test or examination was ordered by the Public Health Director or local public health administrator.

(3) If a person has a communicable disease, a new or uncommon disease of potential public health significance, or a condition that is the basis of a state of public health emergency, the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator may issue an order requiring the person to complete an appropriate prescribed course of medication or other treatment for the communicable disease, including directly observed therapy if appropriate, and to follow infection control provisions for the disease. The order shall also include statements that the person may refuse the medication or other treatment and that the person’s failure to comply with the order issued under this subsection may result in the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator seeking the imposition of a public health measure, including isolation or quarantine as authorized by ORS 433.121 (Emergency administrative order for isolation or quarantine) and 433.123 (Petition for court order for isolation or quarantine) .

(4) The Public Health Director or the local public health administrator must make every effort to obtain voluntary compliance from a person for any testing, medical examination and treatment required under this section.

(5) Any action taken by the Public Health Director or the local public health administrator under this section to compel testing, medical examination or treatment of a person who has a communicable disease, a new or uncommon disease of potential public health significance, or a condition that is the basis of a state of public health emergency must be the least restrictive alternative available to accomplish the results necessary to minimize the transmission of the disease to others. [1967 c.617 §1 (enacted in lieu of 434.060); 1973 c.259 §7; 1979 c.731 §6; 1987 c.600 §6; 1989 c.224 §87; 2003 c.14 §244; 2003 c.555 §9; 2007 c.445 §18; 2009 c.43 §4; 2009 c.595 §631]

Source: Section 433.035 — Testing or examination of persons with certain diseases or conditions; order for medication or treatment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.675 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.675
431A.675 Maternal Mental Health Patient and Provider Education Program
Status: in_force

(1) The Maternal Mental Health Patient and Provider Education Program is created in the Oregon Health Authority. The goal of the program is to identify and address maternal mental health disorders and to prevent the associated long-term negative outcomes from the disorders that result for women, children and families.

(2) The authority shall develop informational materials for health care providers who serve pregnant and postpartum patients, including patients who have experienced a post-pregnancy loss. The informational materials must be based on the recommendations made in the report of the work group on maternal mental health disorders pursuant to section 1, chapter 624, Oregon Laws 2009.

(3) The authority shall post the informational materials developed under subsection (2) of this section to the authority’s website to educate the public about maternal mental health disorders. [Formerly 431.862]

Source: Section 431A.675 — Maternal Mental Health Patient and Provider Education Program; informational materials , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.255 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.255
454.255 Plans and cost estimates
Status: in_force

Before calling any election under ORS 454.235 (Election) , the governing body of the municipality shall cause to be prepared plans, specifications and estimates of costs of any proposed disposal or water system, as defined in ORS 448.115 (Definitions for ORS 448.115 to 448.285) , to be voted upon, which may be examined by any elector of the municipality. [1973 c.213 §8; 1981 c.749 §23]

CONSTRUCTION OF SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS; PROVISION OF SERVICES

Source: Section 454.255 — Plans and cost estimates; examination by electors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.530 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.530
441.530 Policy
Status: in_force

In order to provide the people of Oregon with access to adequate medical care and hospital facilities, the Legislative Assembly finds that it is necessary and desirable to authorize the creation in the several counties and cities of public authorities having the power to acquire, own, lease, sell and otherwise dispose of hospital facilities, and to authorize municipalities which create authorities to utilize those authorities to issue bonds and other obligations on behalf of such municipalities in order that the municipalities may provide hospital facilities. [1973 c.153 §1; 1977 c.201 §2]

Source: Section 441.530 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.223 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.223
441.223 Implementation of committee recommendations
Status: in_force

(1) Upon receiving the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Physician Credentialing Information, the Oregon Health Authority shall:

(a) Adopt administrative rules in a timely manner, as required by the Administrative Procedures Act, for the purpose of effectuating the provisions of ORS 441.221 (Advisory Committee on Physician Credentialing Information) to 441.223 (Implementation of committee recommendations) ; and

(b) Ensure that the rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority are identical and are consistent with the recommendations developed pursuant to ORS 441.222 (Committee recommendations) for affected credentialing organizations.

(2) The uniform credentialing information required pursuant to the administrative rules of the Oregon Health Authority represents the minimum uniform credentialing information required by the affected credentialing organizations. Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a credentialing organization may request additional credentialing information from a health care practitioner for the purpose of completing credentialing procedures used by the credentialing organization to credential health care practitioners.

(3) In credentialing a telemedicine provider, a hospital is subject to the requirements prescribed by rule by the authority under ORS 441.056 (Credentialing telemedicine providers) . [Formerly 442.807; 2021 c.50 §14]

Note: See note under 441.221 (Advisory Committee on Physician Credentialing Information) .

Source: Section 441.223 — Implementation of committee recommendations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.881 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.881
443.881 Transfer of property
Status: in_force

(1) No owner, employee or administrator of a residential facility as defined by ORS 443.880 (Responsibilities of residential facility regarding property of resident) shall cause any person who is a resident of the facility to deliver to the owner, employee or administrator any funds or property of the resident by the exercise of undue influence.

(2) For the purposes of this section, “undue influence” means that an owner, employee or administrator of a residential facility has substituted the will or interests of the owner, employee or administrator for the will or interests of the resident of the facility. [1991 c.413 §2]

Source: Section 443.881 — Transfer of property; undue influence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.820 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.820
433.820 Eligibility for training
Status: in_force

A person eligible to receive the training described in ORS 433.815 (Educational training) and 433.817 (Educational training conducted by public health authority or organization or by other entity or individual approved by Oregon Health Authority) must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be 18 years of age or older; and

(2) Have, or reasonably expect to have, responsibility for or contact with at least one other person as a result of the eligible person’s occupational or volunteer status, such as camp counselors, scout leaders, school personnel, forest rangers, tour guides or chaperones. [1981 c.367 §4; 1997 c.345 §5; 2011 c.70 §9; 2013 c.486 §6]

Source: Section 433.820 — Eligibility for training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.095 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.095
453.095 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The authority to adopt rules for the administration and enforcement of ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) and 453.990 (Criminal penalties) (2) is vested in the Director of the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS chapter 183.

(2) The director shall cause the rules adopted under ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) and 453.990 (Criminal penalties) (2) to be no less strict than rules established pursuant to the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

(3) The combustibility, and extreme flammability of solids and of the contents of self-pressurized containers shall be determined by methods found by the director to be generally applicable to such materials or containers, respectively, and established by the director.

(4) Before designating any substance as a strong sensitizer, the director, upon consideration of the frequency of occurrence and severity of the reaction, shall find that the substance has a significant potential for causing hypersensitivity. [1971 c.409 §10; 2009 c.595 §885]

Source: Section 453.095 — Rules; determination of combustibility, flammability; designating strong sensitizers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.210 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.210
431A.210 Fees
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule fees necessary to pay the expenses of administering and enforcing ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) , 431A.183 (Agreements to enforce regulation of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems) and 431A.218 (Local regulation) . Pursuant to an agreement entered into under ORS 431A.212 (Intergovernmental agreements) , the Department of Revenue shall collect the fee moneys for, and transfer the fee moneys to, the authority. Moneys transferred to the authority under this section must be deposited in the Oregon Health Authority Fund established under ORS 413.101 (Oregon Health Authority Fund) . Moneys deposited in the fund under this section are continuously appropriated to the authority for the purposes of administering and enforcing ORS 431A.175 (Definitions) , 431A.183 (Agreements to enforce regulation of tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems) and 431A.218 (Local regulation) . [2021 c.586 §12]

Source: Section 431A.210 — Fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.600 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.600
450.600 Joint authorities
Status: in_force

(1) A joint water and sanitary authority may be formed as provided in ORS 198.705 (Definitions for ORS 198.705 to 198.955) to 198.955 (Disposition of assets) .

(2) Five or seven directors of the board of the joint water and sanitary authority shall be elected at the election for formation of the joint water and sanitary authority, according to the number set forth in the petition for formation.

(3) When the effective date of the formation of the joint authority occurs in an odd-numbered year:

(a) If the governing body of the joint authority is a board of directors of five members, three district board members shall be elected for four-year terms and the other two district board members shall be elected for two-year terms; and

(b) If the governing body of the joint authority is a board of directors of seven members, four district board members shall be elected for four-year terms and the other three district board members shall be elected for two-year terms.

(4) When the effective date of the formation occurs in an even-numbered year:

(a) If the governing body of the joint authority is a board of directors of five members, three district board members shall be elected for three-year terms and the other two district board members shall be elected for one-year terms; and

(b) If the governing body of the joint authority is a board of directors of seven members, four district board members shall be elected for three-year terms and the other three district board members shall be elected for one-year terms.

(5) The terms of the members of the first board shall be determined by lot at the first meeting of the board after the election. [1993 c.577 §1]

Source: Section 450.600 — Joint authorities; formation; election of directors upon formation; first terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.726 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.726
446.726 Bond or letter of credit requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A bond or letter of credit required to qualify for issuance or renewal of a manufactured structure dealer license under ORS 446.691 (Issuance of dealer license) or 446.696 (Renewal of dealer license) or a temporary manufactured structure dealer license under ORS 446.701 (Issuance of temporary manufactured structure dealer license) must comply with the following requirements:

(a) The bond must have a corporate surety licensed to do business within this state. A letter of credit must be an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution.

(b) The bond or letter of credit must:

(A) Be executed to the State of Oregon;

(B) Be in the sum of $40,000 for each year the license is valid;

(C) Be in a form approved by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services;

(D) Be conditioned that the dealer will conduct the manufactured structure dealership without fraud or fraudulent representation and without violating any statute or rule relating to manufactured structure dealers, manufactured structure dealerships, transfers of interests in manufactured structures, alteration of manufactured structures or moving manufactured structures;

(E) Be separate from any bond or letter of credit covering business activities other than dealing in manufactured structures; and

(F) Be filed and held by the director.

(2) The surety or institution shall notify the director if the bond or letter of credit is canceled for any reason. The surety or institution continues to be liable under the bond or letter of credit until the director receives the notice required by this subsection, or until the cancellation date specified in the notice, whichever is later.

(3) If the license of a manufactured structure dealer is not renewed or is voluntarily or involuntarily canceled, the surety on the bond and the issuer of the letter of credit are relieved from liability that accrues after the director cancels the license.

(4) The manufactured structure dealer shall purchase a bond or letter of credit under this section annually on or before each anniversary of the issuance of the dealer’s license.

(5) A retail customer has a right of action against a manufactured structure dealer, against the surety on the dealer’s bond and the issuer of a letter of credit if the retail customer suffers any loss or damage by reason of the manufactured structure dealer’s fraud, fraudulent representations or violations of statutes relating to:

(a) Transfer of interests in manufactured structures;

(b) Moving manufactured structures;

(c) The alteration of manufactured structures; or

(d) The regulation of manufactured structure dealers and manufactured structure dealerships. [2003 c.655 §33; 2003 c.655 §34; 2011 c.166 §3]

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

Source: Section 446.726 — Bond or letter of credit requirements; action against dealer and surety or issuer , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.680 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.680
441.680 Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident
Status: in_force

A resident who in good faith is under treatment solely by spiritual means through prayer in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof shall, for this reason alone, not be considered an abused resident within the meaning of ORS 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) to 441.680 (Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident) . [1979 c.770 §11; 1993 c.759 §13; 2017 c.679 §43]

Source: Section 441.680 — Spiritual healing alone not considered abuse of resident , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.177 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.177
450.177 Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue
Status: in_force

For purposes of ad valorem taxation, a boundary change must be filed in final approved form with the county assessor and the Department of Revenue as provided in ORS 308.225 (Boundary changes) . [2001 c.138 §30]

Note: 450.177 (Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue) was added to and made a part of 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) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 450.177 — Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.624 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.624
441.624 Purpose
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 124.050 (Definitions for ORS 124.050 to 124.095) , 124.080 (Photographing of victim) , 410.190 (Representation of entities in contested case proceedings before department) , 441.020 (Application) to 441.055 (Health care facility medical staff and bylaws) , 441.060 (Inspections) , 441.061 (Delegation of health inspections to local public health authorities) , 441.067 (Inspection reports, complaint procedures and rules) , 441.073 (Rules regarding staff ratio in long term care facilities) , 441.087 (General inspection of long term care facility) , 441.277 (Definitions for ORS 441.277 to 441.323) to 441.289 (Powers and duties of trustee) , 441.303 (Establishment of Facility Fund) , 441.316 (Termination of trust) , 441.318 (Trustee accounting) , 441.331 (Definition of “facility” for ORS 441.331 to 441.341) to 441.341 (Rules) , 441.367 (Facility required to give notice of base rate and policy on nonpayment) , 441.600 (Definitions for ORS 441.600 to 441.625) , 441.610 (Nursing home patients’ bill of rights) , 441.630 (Definitions for ORS 441.630 to 441.680) , 441.650 (Investigation of abuse complaint) to 441.665 (Record of reports) , 441.685 (Monitors) , 441.690 (Complainant may accompany investigator) , 441.703 (Complaint file) and 441.705 (Definitions for ORS 441.705 to 441.745) to 441.720 (Remittance or reduction of penalties) address the consolidation of the regulatory functions of licensing, certification, inspection of care, utilization review, abuse reporting and abuse investigation.

(2) It is legislative intent that:

(a) The Department of Human Services focus administrative effort on the integration and consistent application and interpretation of the regulatory functions at the nursing facility level;

(b) Surveys and other reports, especially with respect to client assessment, be consistently and reliably performed throughout the state;

(c) Positive and negative findings and sanctions be proportional to the strengths and problems identified, within the limits of federal statute and regulations; and

(d) The interpretation of regulatory criteria be independent of influence from budgetary limitations. [1987 c.428 §1a; 2001 c.900 §229; 2009 c.539 §12; 2009 c.792 §39]

Note: 441.624 (Purpose) 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 441.624 — Purpose , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.665 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.665
441.665 Record of reports
Status: in_force

(1) A proper record of reports under ORS 441.640 (Report of suspected abuse of resident required) , 441.645 (Oral report to area agency on aging, department or law enforcement agency) and 441.676 (Investigation of licensing violations) on residents in long term care facilities shall be maintained by the Department of Human Services. Each problem or incident alleged in a report shall be determined to be abuse, other licensing violation or no violation. Each incident of abuse or other licensing violation alleged in a report shall be classified as substantiated, unsubstantiated or unable to substantiate or recorded as under appeal by the facility.

(2) All reports shall be cataloged under the name of the long term care facility associated with the complaint. [1979 c.770 §8; 1987 c.428 §31; 1993 c.759 §9]

Source: Section 441.665 — Record of reports; classification of investigation report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.076 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.076
446.076 Consumer and Business Services Fund
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the Department of Consumer and Business Services under ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) and 446.225 (Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards) to 446.285 (Advisory board training and education programs) shall be paid into the Consumer and Business Services Fund created by ORS 705.145 (Consumer and Business Services Fund) . The moneys received under this section are continuously appropriated to the department for use as provided in ORS 446.423 (Use of moneys) . [1953 c.490 §15; 1973 c.560 §8; 1975 c.793 §11; 1983 c.707 §6; 1987 c.414 §21b; 1989 c.648 §6; 1993 c.744 §49; 2001 c.710 §4]

Source: Section 446.076 — Consumer and Business Services Fund; sources; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.215 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.215
454.215 Authority over disposal systems
Status: in_force

(1) Any municipality may own, acquire, construct, equip, operate and maintain, either within or without its statutory or corporate limits, in whole or in part, disposal systems with all appurtenances necessary, useful or convenient for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage. The municipality may acquire by gift, grant, purchase or condemnation necessary lands and rights of way therefor, either within or without its statutory or corporate limits. For the purpose of acquiring property for such uses, the municipality may invoke and shall have the rights, powers and privileges granted to public corporations under the provisions of existing or future laws pertaining to this subject.

(2) The authority given by ORS 454.205 (“Municipality” defined) to 454.255 (Plans and cost estimates) shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of any power existing in the municipality under any constitutional, statutory or charter provisions now or hereafter existing. [1973 c.213 §3]

Source: Section 454.215 — Authority over disposal systems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.990 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.990
438.990 Penalties for ORS 438.040 and 438.510
Status: in_force

Violation of any provision of ORS 438.040 (Laboratory license) or 438.510 (Prohibited acts) is a Class A misdemeanor. Each day of continuing violation shall be considered a separate offense. [1969 c.685 §22; 1977 c.582 §45]

Source: Section 438.990 — Penalties for ORS 438.040 and 438.510 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.256 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.256
435.256 Civil penalty
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may impose a civil penalty against a hospital for each violation of the rules adopted under ORS 435.254 (Hospital duty to provide information about emergency contraception and to make emergency contraception available to victim of sexual assault) . A civil penalty imposed under this section may not exceed $1,000 for each violation upon inspection or each substantiated complaint filed. [2007 c.182 §6; 2009 c.595 §695]

Source: Section 435.256 — Civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.658 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.658
450.658 Election of directors
Status: in_force

(1) Five or seven directors of the water authority shall be elected at the election for formation of the authority or, if no election is held on the question of formation, at the election held under ORS 198.825 (Election of first members of board when no formation election required) .

(2) When the petition or resolution proposing formation provides for a five-member board for the water authority, the terms of three of the members first elected to the board shall expire on June 30 next following the date of the first regular district election in the water authority. The terms of the remaining two members shall expire on June 30 next following the date of the second regular district election in the water authority. When the petition or resolution proposing formation provides for a seven-member board for the water authority, the terms of four of the members first elected to the board shall expire on June 30 next following the date of the first regular district election in the water authority. The terms of the remaining three members shall expire on June 30 next following the date of the second regular district election in the water authority. [1987 c.863 §6; 1993 c.577 §23]

Source: Section 450.658 — Election of directors; terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.160 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.160
450.160 Collection and enforcement of delinquent liens
Status: in_force

(1) In case the whole or any portion of the cost of sewers, drains or sewage treatment plants is assessed against the property directly benefited and the owner of the property fails to pay the amount of the lien, or any portion thereof, or the interest thereon, when they become due, the board may proceed to foreclose the lien in any manner provided by law for the collection of liens by local governments as defined in ORS 174.116 (“Local government” and “local service district” defined) and may provide by ordinance a general procedure for the collection of liens in any manner not inconsistent with law.

(2) The provisions of ORS 223.405 (Definitions for ORS 223.405 to 223.485) to 223.485 (When reassessment authority inapplicable) relating to reassessment shall be available to sanitary districts where applicable. [Amended by 2003 c.802 §117]

Source: Section 450.160 — Collection and enforcement of delinquent liens; reassessment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.490 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.490
451.490 Methods of financing service facilities
Status: in_force

The district may, in accordance with the order adopted under ORS 451.485 (Governing body of district) , finance the construction, operation or maintenance of service facilities for a district by:

(1) Use of funds from a fund established under ORS 280.055 (Obtaining and advancing of funds to county service districts) or 451.540 (Tax levy for financing service facilities) to be repaid by the district without interest.

(2) Assessments against the property in the district with or without issuance of bonds authorized under ORS 223.205 (Scope and application) , 223.210 (Right of property owners to apply for installment payment of assessment) to 223.295 (Limit on city indebtedness) and 223.770 (Assessment of public property benefited by improvements) .

(3) Service or user charges in the district.

(4) Connection charges.

(5) District ad valorem taxes.

(6) Sale of bonds.

(7) Funds obtained under ORS 280.040 (Definitions for ORS 280.040 to 280.145) , 280.050 (Providing funds for financing cost of services, projects, property and equipment) , 280.060 (Levy of local option taxes outside constitutional limitation) , 280.070 (Manner of holding elections for local option tax or permanent rate limit) , 280.080 (Contents of order, resolution or ordinance calling election) and 280.090 (Submission of several proposals to impose local option taxes) . A district local option tax adopted under ORS 280.060 (Levy of local option taxes outside constitutional limitation) shall not authorize a tax in any fiscal year later than the fiscal year in which the district is subject to dissolution under ORS 451.620 (Procedures for district formed subject to specified dissolution date) (1) and (2).

(8) Any combination of the provisions of subsections (1) to (7) of this section. [1955 c.685 §9; 1961 c.576 §15; 1963 c.515 §15; 1969 c.646 §9; 1973 c.785 §13; 1987 c.504 §12; 1995 c.333 §24; 1999 c.21 §75]

Source: Section 451.490 — Methods of financing service facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.349 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.349
431A.349 Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.340 or 431A.345
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may impose a civil penalty on a manufacturer of cosmetic products for a violation of any provision of ORS 431A.340 (Manufacturer notice requirements) or 431A.345 (Prohibition on certain intentionally added chemicals or classes of chemicals) .

(2) For purposes of assessing civil penalties under this section, a violation consists of a single course of conduct with regard to an entire cosmetic product line that is sold or offered for sale in this state.

(3) The authority shall adopt by rule a schedule of civil penalties for violations of ORS 431A.340 (Manufacturer notice requirements) or 431A.345 (Prohibition on certain intentionally added chemicals or classes of chemicals) . A civil penalty may not exceed $5,000 for the first violation. A civil penalty may not exceed $10,000 for the second and each subsequent violation.

(4) In imposing a penalty under this section, the authority shall consider the following factors:

(a) The past history of the manufacturer incurring a penalty in taking all feasible steps or following all feasible procedures necessary or appropriate to correct any violation.

(b) Any prior violations of statutes, rules, orders or permits pertaining to high priority chemicals of concern used in cosmetic products or the chemicals or classes of chemicals listed in ORS 431A.345 (Prohibition on certain intentionally added chemicals or classes of chemicals) .

(c) The gravity and magnitude of the violation.

(d) Whether the violation was a sole event, repeated or continuous.

(e) Whether the violation was a result of an unavoidable accident, negligence or an intentional act.

(f) The violator’s cooperativeness and efforts to correct the violation.

(g) The economic and financial conditions of the manufacturer incurring a penalty.

(5) If the authority has reason to believe that a cosmetic product that contains a high priority chemical of concern used in cosmetic products is being sold or offered for sale in this state in violation of ORS 431A.340 (Manufacturer notice requirements) , the authority may request that the manufacturer provide a statement of compliance on a form provided by the authority. The manufacturer must submit the statement of compliance within 10 days after receipt of a request. To prove compliance with ORS 431A.340 (Manufacturer notice requirements) , the manufacturer must:

(a) Show that the cosmetic product does not contain the high priority chemical of concern used in cosmetic products at or above a de minimis level; or

(b) Show that the manufacturer complied with the notice requirements of ORS 431A.340 (Manufacturer notice requirements) .

(6) If the authority has reason to believe that a cosmetic product that contains a chemical or class of chemicals listed in ORS 431A.345 (Prohibition on certain intentionally added chemicals or classes of chemicals) is being manufactured, sold, offered for sale, distributed for sale or distributed for use in this state in violation of ORS 431A.345 (Prohibition on certain intentionally added chemicals or classes of chemicals) , the authority may request that the manufacturer provide a statement of compliance on a form provided by the authority. The manufacturer must submit the statement of compliance within 10 days after receipt of a request. To prove compliance with ORS 431A.345 (Prohibition on certain intentionally added chemicals or classes of chemicals) , the manufacturer must show that the cosmetic product does not contain the intentionally added chemicals or class of chemicals listed in ORS 431A.345 (Prohibition on certain intentionally added chemicals or classes of chemicals) above the practical quantification limit. [2023 c.575 §5]

Note: 431A.349 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.340 or 431A.345) becomes operative January 1, 2027. See section 6, chapter 575, Oregon Laws 2023.

LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES

Source: Section 431A.349 — Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.340 or 431A.345; rules; statements of compliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.547 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.547
451.547 Tax levies authorized
Status: in_force

A district that has not previously imposed ad valorem property taxes may vote to establish a permanent rate limit for operating taxes in accordance with section 11 (3)(c), Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Oregon, and thereafter the district may levy ad valorem property taxes on property within the district for the purposes authorized by ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.610 (Advisory committee for emergency communications system) . If a district has established a permanent rate limit in accordance with this section, the provisions of ORS 294.305 (Sections constituting Local Budget Law) to 294.565 (Failure to file copy of required budget, reports or other documents) shall apply to the district. [1961 c.576 §20; 1963 c.515 §19a; 1971 c.647 §104; 1973 c.785 §21; 1997 c.541 §385]

Source: Section 451.547 — Tax levies authorized , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.992 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.992
441.992 Civil penalty for violation of ORS 441.048 or 441.049
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty or remedy provided by law, the Oregon Health Authority may impose a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for each violation of ORS 441.048 (Discrimination based on execution of POLST, advance directive or similar instruction prohibited) or 441.049 (Support persons for patients with disabilities) .

(2) Moneys received under this section shall be paid into the General Fund.

(3) Civil penalties shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . [2020 s.s.1 c.20 §3]

Note: 441.992 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 441.048 or 441.049) 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 441.992 — Civil penalty for violation of ORS 441.048 or 441.049 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).