ORS § 675.100 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.100
675.100 Oregon Board of Psychology
Status: in_force

(1) There hereby is created the Oregon Board of Psychology consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . All members of the board must be Oregon residents. Of the members of the board:

(a) Six of the members must have doctoral or master’s degrees with primary emphasis in psychology and must be licensed psychologists or former licensed psychologists who are retired from the practice of psychology; and

(b) Three of the members must be members of the public and may not be:

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

(B) A spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a licensed psychologist.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members required to be licensed psychologists may be appointed from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by any professional organization that represents psychologists.

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

(A) Geographic areas of this state; and

(B) Ethnic group.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of a board member is three years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year.

(b) Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor to assume duties on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. In case of a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

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

(A) Is not a resident of this state;

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

(C) Is not a licensed psychologist or a retired psychologist who was a licensed psychologist in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a psychologist.

(4) Before entering upon the duties of office, each board member shall subscribe to an oath that the member will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of office and that the member will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this state. The oath shall be filed with the Secretary of State.

(5) Each member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1963 c.396 §11; 1969 c.314 §77; 1973 c.777 §9a; 1973 c.792 §32; 2009 c.400 §1; 2009 c.535 §1; 2009 c.756 §7; 2017 c.6 §15]

Source: Section 675.100 — Oregon Board of Psychology , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.393 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.393
671.393 Code of professional conduct
Status: in_force

The State Landscape Architect Board shall cause to be prepared and shall by rule adopt a code of professional conduct which shall be known in writing to every landscape architect and applicant for registration under ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) . This code shall be published in the roster of landscape architects. Such publication shall constitute due notice to all registrants. The board may revise and amend this code of conduct from time to time and shall promptly notify each registrant in writing of such revisions or amendments. [1983 c.455 §4; 2003 c.14 §417]

Source: Section 671.393 — Code of professional conduct; rules; publication; effect; revision , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.045 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.045
704.045 Registration of fishing derby with board
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section, “fishing derby” or “derby” means a multiday, multistate angling event held in Oregon as a fund-raiser.

(2) An organizer of a fishing derby shall register the time and location of the derby with the State Marine Board if the organizer intends to use a guide registered or licensed in a state other than Oregon. Each derby registration shall be accompanied by a fee of $50.

(3) The board may, by permit, exempt a registered fishing derby from the outfitter and guide registration requirements under ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) upon application to the board by the organizer of the derby. The board may place conditions on the exemption, including but not limited to the identification of outfitters and guides who are registered or licensed in a state other than Oregon, the display of guide boat numbers and the display of derby credentials by participants.

(4) A violation of any provision of this section shall result in the revocation of the exemption described in subsection (3) of this section and the denial of a future exemption for one year from the date of violation. [2001 c.183 §2]

Source: Section 704.045 — Registration of fishing derby with board; exemption from outfitter and guide registration; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.010
675.010 Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Approved doctoral program in psychology” means a doctoral program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association or a doctoral program in psychology accredited individually or as part of an institutional accreditation by another private or governmental accrediting agency, when the association’s or agency’s standards and procedures have been approved by the Oregon Board of Psychology by rule.

(2) “Board” means the Oregon Board of Psychology.

(3) “Licensed psychologist” means a person licensed to practice psychology under the provisions of ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) .

(4) “Practice of psychology” means rendering or offering to render supervision, consultation, evaluation or therapy services to individuals, groups or organizations for the purpose of diagnosing or treating behavioral, emotional or mental disorders. “Practice of psychology” also includes delegating the administration and scoring of tests to technicians qualified by and under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist.

(5) “State” means any state or territory of the United States and the District of Columbia. [1963 c.396 §1; 1973 c.777 §1; 1981 c.892 §96; 1991 c.490 §1; 1993 c.585 §1; 1995 c.810 §1; 1999 c.443 §1; 2003 c.630 §3; 2017 c.6 §3]

Source: Section 675.010 — Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.713 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.713
676.713 Discipline
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline against a temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) for a violation of ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) , 676.704 (Prohibition on operation without authorization) or 676.707 (Temporary staffing agency duties regarding personnel, records) or a rule adopted under ORS 676.695 (Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725) to 676.725 (Civil penalties) . [2022 c.92 §6]

Source: Section 676.713 — Discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.136 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.136
672.136 Minimum qualifications for registration as photogrammetrist
Status: in_force

As minimum evidence of qualification for registration as a photogrammetrist, an applicant must:

(1) Except as provided in ORS 672.146 (Alternatives to degree requirements) , provide evidence of graduation in a college or university land surveying, photogrammetric mapping or other geomatics-based program of four years or more approved by the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying;

(2) Pass, or provide evidence of having previously passed, a fundamentals of land surveying examination approved by the board;

(3) Pass, or provide evidence of having previously passed, a professional photogrammetric mapping examination approved by the board;

(4) Have a work record of four years or more of active practice in photogrammetric mapping work satisfactory to the board; and

(5) Meet any additional requirements for registration as a photogrammetrist adopted by the board under ORS 672.255 (Rulemaking authority) . [2015 c.576 §4]

Source: Section 672.136 — Minimum qualifications for registration as photogrammetrist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.682 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.682
697.682 Trust accounts for client funds
Status: in_force

(1) A debt management service provider that holds a consumer’s funds, directly or indirectly, shall establish a trust account in this state with an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , in which to keep the consumer funds that the debt management service provider holds.

(2) The debt management service provider may establish a separate trust account for each consumer with whom the debt management service provider does business, or may establish a single trust account in which the debt management service provider keeps all consumer funds. If the debt management service provider establishes a single trust account, the debt management service provider shall maintain a separate ledger or other record of receipts and disbursements for each consumer on whose behalf the debt management service provider holds funds in the account. The debt management service provider in the financial statement required under subsection (4) of this section and the agreement described in ORS 697.652 (Written agreement and budget analysis requirement) shall disclose the amount of interest earned on the consumer’s funds in the separate trust account or the amount attributable to the consumer’s share of the single trust account to the extent that the interest earned exceeds the fees the financial institution charges to maintain the trust account.

(3) The debt management service provider shall deposit into the trust account all wages, salary, income, credits or proceeds from property that the debt management service provider receives from the consumer or the consumer’s property and shall disburse from the trust account all payments the debt management service provider makes on the consumer’s behalf, including payments of the debt management service provider’s fees or charges.

(4) The debt management service provider without charge shall provide to the consumer in accordance with the terms of the agreement described in ORS 697.652 (Written agreement and budget analysis requirement) , or at the consumer’s request for the period of time the consumer specifies, a statement of the funds or property that the debt management service provider received from or on behalf of the consumer and the disbursements that the debt management service provider made from the trust account under the terms of the agreement.

(5) A debt management service provider may not deposit in a trust account on a single consumer’s behalf more than $250,000 in consumer funds. [1983 c.17 §10; 2009 c.604 §8]

Source: Section 697.682 — Trust accounts for client funds; statements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.267 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.267
701.267 Agreements with continuing education providers
Status: in_force

(1) The Construction Contractors Board may enter into agreements with approved continuing education providers for the providers to offer education developed by the board under ORS 701.082 (Residential contractor continuing education requirements) (1)(b). The agreements may provide for the board to collect payment from the providers for the use of the education materials developed by the board.

(2) In determining whether to approve an entity as a provider of continuing education that is required under ORS 701.082 (Residential contractor continuing education requirements) (1)(c), the board shall consider:

(a) Instructor qualifications; and

(b) Attendance verification procedures.

(3) In determining whether to approve a course as continuing education described in ORS 701.082 (Residential contractor continuing education requirements) (1)(c), the board shall consider the course content.

(4) In determining any process for approving an entity as a provider of continuing education that is not required under ORS 701.082 (Residential contractor continuing education requirements) (1), the board may consider attendance verification procedures.

(5) The board may determine the number of continuing education hours to be credited to a continuing education course or to a specialized education program described in ORS 701.083 (Residential contractor specialized education programs) .

(6) The board may establish reasonable fees for approvals of entities as continuing education providers, approvals of continuing education courses and approvals of specialized education programs described in ORS 701.083 (Residential contractor specialized education programs) and reasonable fees for any continuing education courses offered by the board. The board may charge an approved provider a reasonable fee for each attendee completing course hours in approved continuing education to cover board costs associated with administering the residential contractor continuing education system. [2013 c.718 §3]

Source: Section 701.267 — Agreements with continuing education providers; credits; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.524 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.524
671.524 Landscape irrigation systems
Status: in_force

A landscape construction professional may prepare plans and drawings for a landscape irrigation system, including, but not limited to, plans and drawings that identify the positioning, number, type and model of pumps, piping, valves, sprinklers, nozzles emitters, filters, controllers and other components for the system, if the landscape construction professional:

(1) Holds a license issued by the State Landscape Contractors Board that authorizes the landscape construction professional to install irrigation systems; and

(2) Has any other specialized qualifications required by the board by rule. [2015 c.672 §5]

Source: Section 671.524 — Landscape irrigation systems , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.531 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.531
675.531 Temporary authorizations
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may adopt rules providing for:

(a) The temporary licensure of clinical social workers;

(b) The temporary registration of baccalaureate social workers;

(c) The temporary licensure of master’s social workers; and

(d) The temporary certification of clinical social work associates.

(2) The board may establish by rule fees for temporary registration, certification and licensure under this section. [2015 c.106 §2]

Source: Section 675.531 — Temporary authorizations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.582 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.582
696.582 Escrow agent to hold certain compensation
Status: in_force

(1) An escrow agent shall hold, as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the amount of money or other property agreed to as compensation in a written real estate broker’s or principal real estate broker’s compensation agreement, if the escrow agent has at the office at which the escrow is being closed, before the date of closing:

(a) A written notice of compensation, signed by the real estate broker or principal real estate broker who is authorized under rules adopted by the Real Estate Commissioner to enter into the compensation agreement and sign the written notice of compensation, in substantially the form set out in subsection (2) of this section; and

(b) The written closing instructions of the principals which do not honor the amount and terms of payment in the notice of compensation.

(2) The notice of compensation required by subsection (1) of this section may not be incorporated into any document of agreement between the principals or between the broker and a principal, and must be in substantially the following form:

Notice of

Real Estate Compensation

To: ____________

(Name of Escrow Company)

Re: ____________

(Names of Principals to

Transaction)

Your Escrow Number: ______

The undersigned real estate broker or principal real estate broker states that such broker has a valid written compensation agreement with ______ (Name of Principal), one of the principals to the transaction referred to above, and that such principal is obligated to pay the broker the compensation on account of that transaction. The compensation amount is $_____ and is to be paid on the following terms: _________. Request is hereby made that the compensation be paid in that amount and on those terms, out of escrow and as a part of your closing of that transaction.

__________________

(Name and Signature of Real Estate Broker

or Principal Real Estate Broker)

(3) An escrow agent in a transaction described in subsection (1) of this section may only disburse the moneys or other property to:

(a) The principal real estate broker and principal, based upon a written agreement between those parties and directed to the escrow agent as disbursement instructions;

(b) Any persons, as directed by order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or

(c) The court, upon filing by the escrow agent of an interpleader action for the moneys or property.

(4) If the filing of a notice of compensation with an escrow agent under subsection (1) of this section is made more than 10 days prior to the scheduled closing date, the real estate broker or principal real estate broker filing the notice shall deliver a copy of the notice to the principal identified in the notice. If the notice is filed within 10 days of the scheduled closing date, the escrow agent shall provide a copy of the notice to the principal identified in the notice at the time of closing. [1985 c.449 §2; 2001 c.300 §41; 2007 c.337 §1; 2017 c.234 §25]

Source: Section 696.582 — Escrow agent to hold certain compensation; conditions; notice of demand; disbursement of money; copy of notice to principal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 694.991 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 694 / Section 694.991
694.991 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of any provision of ORS 694.025 (License required to deal in hearing aids) and 694.032 (Offer for or sale of hearing aid by direct mail) is a Class B misdemeanor.

(2) Justice courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit courts of violations listed in subsection (1) of this section. [1959 c.634 §§25,26; subsection (3) enacted as 1973 c.199 §28; subsection (3) renumbered 681.991 (Penalty) ; 2003 c.547 §87; 2005 c.648 §103; 2009 c.701 §63]

Source: Section 694.991 — Penalties; concurrent jurisdiction of offenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors694.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.330 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.330
676.330 Approved osteopathic residency training and certification included as medical specialty certification
Status: in_force

Any health care entity, hospital, hospital medical staff, health care service contractor, independent practice association, health insurance company or any other entity that requires physicians to be certified or eligible for certification in a medical specialty shall include residency training and certification approved by the American Osteopathic Association and the American Board of Medical Specialties. [1995 c.627 §1]

Source: Section 676.330 — Approved osteopathic residency training and certification included as medical specialty certification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.992 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.992
693.992 Civil penalty for violations of chapter
Status: in_force

The State Plumbing Board may impose a civil penalty for a violation of this chapter or rules adopted for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. The board shall impose a civil penalty authorized by this section as provided in ORS 455.895 (Civil penalties) . [2001 c.411 §12]

Source: Section 693.992 — Civil penalty for violations of chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.535 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.535
680.535 Grounds for imposing discipline
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against any person practicing denture technology for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) to 680.565 (Authority of Health Licensing Office and director) , or the rules adopted thereunder. [1979 c.1 §8; 1991 c.921 §6; 1993 c.142 §9; 2003 c.547 §16; 2005 c.648 §28; 2013 c.568 §49]

Source: Section 680.535 — Grounds for imposing discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.120 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.120
671.120 State Board of Architect Examiners
Status: in_force

The State Board of Architect Examiners shall operate as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) for the purpose of carrying out ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) . The board shall be composed of seven members appointed by the Governor to four-year terms with three terms maximum. Before a member’s term expires, the Governor shall appoint a member with a term that is effective on September 1 of the year in which the previous member’s term expires. If a vacancy occurs on the board for any cause, the Governor shall appoint a member for the remainder of the unexpired term. The chair of the board must be elected by the board from among the current members. The board shall have as members:

(1) Five architects who are residents of this state; and

(2) Two members of the general public. [Amended by 1963 c.580 §24; 1971 c.753 §25; 1977 c.803 §13; 1981 c.121 §2; 1987 c.414 §41; 1991 c.910 §6; 1993 c.18 §144; 1997 c.643 §12; 1999 c.1084 §57; 2023 c.70 §14]

Source: Section 671.120 — State Board of Architect Examiners; members; term; chair , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.547 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.547
680.547 Business or professional association of denturist and dentist
Status: in_force

A dentist, as defined in ORS 679.010 (Definitions) , and a denturist may cooperate and maintain any business or professional association that is mutually agreeable with each being responsible for their respective area of expertise. [2003 c.1 §3]

Source: Section 680.547 — Business or professional association of denturist and dentist , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.128 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.128
701.128 Suit for damages for misrepresentation
Status: in_force

If any person suffered costs or damages as a result of an individual providing a false or invalid Construction Contractors Board number or otherwise misleading a person with respect to licensure with the board, that person may bring suit in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover damages. The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in an action under this section. [Formerly 701.067]

Note: 701.128 (Suit for damages for misrepresentation) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 701 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 701.128 — Suit for damages for misrepresentation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.220 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.220
673.220 Inactive status
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Accountancy may grant inactive status to a licensee:

(a) Whose license is not suspended or revoked;

(b) Who is not:

(A) Practicing public accountancy in a business organization required to be registered with the board under ORS 673.160 (Registration of business organizations) ; or

(B) A sole practitioner; and

(c) Who does not perform or offer to perform for a client services involving the use of accounting or auditing skills, including but not limited to issuance of reports on financial statements, management advisory, financial advisory or consulting services, preparation of tax returns or the furnishing of advice on tax matters.

(2) A licensee granted inactive status by the board:

(a) Must pay a fee in an amount determined by the board by rule for becoming or remaining inactive or for becoming active.

(b) Shall place the word “inactive” next to the licensee’s name and title on any business card, letterhead or other professional document, other than a license issued by the board.

(3) The board may restore a lapsed permit to inactive status as provided in ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) (5).

(4) The board shall maintain a current roster of all licensees granted inactive status.

(5) The provisions of ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) apply to licensees granted inactive status. [1985 c.461 §2; 1987 c.455 §4; 1993 c.193 §4; 1999 c.322 §17; 2005 c.39 §6; 2009 c.531 §13; 2011 c.56 §2; 2015 c.451 §15]

Source: Section 673.220 — Inactive status; conditions; rules; roster; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.010
680.010 Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) , unless the context requires otherwise, words shall have the meanings assigned by ORS 679.010 (Definitions) . [Amended by 1963 c.266 §1; 1983 c.169 §18]

Source: Section 680.010 — Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.411 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.411
703.411 Exceptions
Status: in_force

ORS 703.401 (Definitions) to 703.490 (Moneys credited to Police Standards and Training Account) , 703.993 (Criminal penalties for investigators) and 703.995 (Civil penalties for investigators) do not apply to:

(1) A person employed exclusively by one employer in connection with the affairs of that employer only;

(2) An officer or employee of the United States, or of this state, or a political subdivision of either, while the officer or employee is engaged in the performance of official duties;

(3) A person acting as a private security professional as defined in ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.918, 181A.895 and 181A.995) ;

(4) A person who is employed full-time as a peace officer, as defined in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) , who receives compensation for private employment as an investigator, provided that services are performed for no more than one person or one client;

(5) A person that provides secured transportation and protection, from one place or point to another place or point, of money, currency, coins, bullion, securities, bonds, jewelry or other valuables;

(6) A person that places, leases, rents or sells an animal for the purpose of protecting property, or any person that is contracted to train an animal for the purpose of protecting property;

(7) A person engaged in the business of obtaining and furnishing information regarding the financial rating of persons;

(8) An attorney admitted to practice law in this state performing the attorney’s duties as an attorney;

(9) A legal assistant or paralegal engaged in activity for which the person is employed by an attorney admitted to practice law in this state;

(10) Insurers, insurance adjusters and insurance producers licensed in this state and performing duties in connection with insurance transacted by them;

(11) Any secured creditor engaged in the repossession of the creditor’s collateral and any lessor engaged in the repossession of leased property in which it claims an interest;

(12) An employee of a cattle association who is engaged in inspection of brands of livestock under the authority granted to that cattle association by the Packers and Stockyards Division of the United States Department of Agriculture;

(13) Common carriers by rail engaged in interstate commerce and regulated by state and federal authorities and transporting commodities essential to the national defense or to the general welfare and safety of the community;

(14) Any news media and the employees thereof when engaged in obtaining information for the purpose of disseminating news to the public;

(15) A legal process service company attempting to serve legal process;

(16) A landlord or an agent of a landlord performing duties in connection with rental property transactions;

(17) An engineer while the engineer is performing duties as an engineer or an employee of an engineer while the employee is performing duties on behalf of an engineer. As used in this subsection, “engineer” has the meaning given that term in ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) ; or

(18) An accountant while the accountant is engaged in the practice of public accountancy or an employee of an accountant while the employee is performing duties on behalf of an accountant. As used in this subsection, “accountant” means an individual holding an active permit under ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) or an individual holding an active license described in ORS 673.153 (Holders of licenses issued by other states) . [1997 c.870 §3; 2003 c.364 §57; 2003 c.764 §1; 2005 c.22 §482; 2005 c.447 §14; 2014 c.46 §1]

Source: Section 703.411 — Exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.270 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.270
677.270 Proceedings upon refusal to testify or failure to obey rule, order or subpoena of board
Status: in_force

If any licensee fails to comply with any lawful rule or order of the Oregon Medical Board, or fails to obey any subpoena issued by the board, or refuses to testify concerning any matter on which the licensee may lawfully be interrogated by the board, the board may apply to any circuit court of this state, or the judge thereof, to compel obedience. The court or judge, upon such application, shall institute proceedings for contempt. The remedy provided in this section is in addition to, and not exclusive of, the authority of the board to discipline licensees for violations of ORS 677.190 (Grounds for suspending, revoking or refusing to grant license, registration or certification) (17) and (22). [Amended by 1967 c.470 §51; 1983 c.486 §35; 1989 c.830 §20; 2009 c.756 §26]

Source: Section 677.270 — Proceedings upon refusal to testify or failure to obey rule, order or subpoena of board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.325 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.325
671.325 Application for registration
Status: in_force

(1) Any individual desiring to be registered as a landscape architect in this state shall make application to the State Landscape Architect Board 15 days prior to any meeting of the board upon such forms and in such manner as may be provided by the board. In addition to the qualifications required by ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) , each applicant shall be at least 18 years of age.

(2) Each applicant for a certificate of registration shall pay to the board the fee required under ORS 671.365 (Fees) . [1981 c.536 §3; 1987 c.414 §42a; 1995 c.189 §3; 2003 c.14 §414]

Source: Section 671.325 — Application for registration; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.080 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.080
685.080 Examination and reexamination of applicants
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for licensure under this chapter shall:

(a) Provide evidence satisfactory to the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine of having successfully passed the basic science and the core clinical science examinations administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners; and

(b) Pass any additional examinations required for licensure by the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine by rule.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(a) of this section, the board may waive the basic science examination requirement for licensure for an applicant who is qualified in basic science as a result of successful performance on an examination determined by the board to be comparable to the basic science examination required under subsection (1)(a) of this section and to have been taken recently enough to ensure the currency of the applicant’s knowledge.

(3) At a time and place designated by the board, an applicant for licensure shall take any examinations required by the board by rule. The board shall publish the time and place of the examinations at least 30 days prior to the date of the examinations.

(4) If the applicant passes the required examinations and satisfies all other requirements for licensure under this chapter, upon payment of the initial license fee assessed under ORS 685.100 (License certificate) , the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice naturopathic medicine.

(5) If an applicant fails an examination required under this section, the board may permit the applicant to take the examination again in accordance with rules adopted by the board. [Amended by 1985 c.624 §7; 1989 c.575 §3; 2007 c.327 §3; 2009 c.43 §15; 2011 c.75 §1]

Source: Section 685.080 — Examination and reexamination of applicants; rules; issuing license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.806 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.806
689.806 Notice of availability of short-acting opioid antagonist
Status: in_force

(1) A retail or hospital outpatient pharmacy shall provide written notice in a conspicuous manner that a short-acting opioid antagonist, as defined in ORS 689.800 (Opioid overdose) , and the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist are available at the pharmacy.

(2) The State Board of Pharmacy may adopt rules to carry out this section. [Formerly 689.686]

Source: Section 689.806 — Notice of availability of short-acting opioid antagonist; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.602 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.602
697.602 Definitions for ORS 697.602 to 697.842
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 697.602 (Definitions for ORS 697.602 to 697.842) to 697.842 (Disposition of moneys received by director) :

(1) “Consumer” means an individual who is obligated or is allegedly obligated to pay a debt and on whose behalf a debt management service provider performs or agrees to perform a debt management service.

(2) “Debt management service” means an activity for which a person receives money or other valuable consideration or expects to receive money or other valuable consideration in return for:

(a) Receiving or offering to receive funds from a consumer for the purpose of distributing the funds among the consumer’s creditors in full or partial payment of the consumer’s debts, whether or not the person holds the consumer’s funds;

(b) Improving or offering to improve or preserve a consumer’s credit record, credit history or credit rating;

(c) Modifying or offering to modify terms and conditions of an existing loan from or obligation to a third party; or

(d) Obtaining or attempting to obtain as an intermediary on a consumer’s behalf a concession from a creditor including, but not limited to, a reduction in the principal, interest, penalties or fees associated with a debt.

(3) “Debt management service provider” means a person that:

(a) Resides or does business in this state; and

(b) Provides or performs, or represents that the person can or will provide or perform a debt management service in return for or in expectation of money or other valuable consideration.

(4) “Nationwide Multistate Licensing System” means a system that the Conference of State Bank Supervisors and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators, or assigns of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors or the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators, develop and maintain for participating state agencies to use in licensing and registering mortgage loan originators and other persons that provide nondepository financial services.

(5) “Nonprofit entity” means a person, corporation, organization, board, association or other entity described in 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3), as in effect on June 26, 2009, that is exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(a). [1983 c.17 §2; 1987 c.373 §45; 1993 c.744 §21; 2009 c.604 §1; 2015 c.118 §4]

Source: Section 697.602 — Definitions for ORS 697.602 to 697.842 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.630 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.630
701.630 Payments to subcontractors and material suppliers
Status: in_force

(1) An original contractor, subcontractor or material supplier that performs in accordance with a construction contract is entitled to payment from the party with whom the original contractor, subcontractor or material supplier contracts.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a subcontractor has performed in accordance with a construction contract, and the original contractor receives payment from the owner for work performed by the subcontractor, the original contractor shall pay the subcontractor for that work no later than seven days after the original contractor receives the payment. If a material supplier has performed in accordance with a construction contract, and the original contractor receives payment from the owner for materials or products provided by the material supplier, the original contractor shall pay the material supplier for those materials and products no later than seven days after the original contractor receives the payment. An original subcontractor that receives payment under this subsection for work provided to the original subcontractor by another subcontractor, or for materials or products provided to the original subcontractor, shall pay the other subcontractor or material supplier for the work, materials or products no later than seven days after the original subcontractor receives the payment.

(b) Payment is not required under this subsection unless a subcontractor or material supplier provides to the original contractor or subcontractor a billing or invoice for the work performed or materials or products supplied in compliance with the terms of the contract between the parties. Each subcontractor or material supplier must provide an appropriate waiver of any lien for labor, equipment, services, materials or products in accordance with subcontract or purchase order terms and conditions. The original contractor or subcontractor may require that such waivers of lien be notarized.

(3) Any failure to reasonably account for the application or use of payments, as proven in a legal proceeding authorized under the terms of the construction contract, may constitute grounds for disciplinary action by the Construction Contractors Board under ORS 701.098 (Grounds for discipline) .

(4) An original contractor that submits a billing or estimate to an owner, or an original subcontractor that submits a billing or estimate to the original contractor, may omit from the billing or estimate amounts to be withheld from payment to a subcontractor or material supplier because of:

(a) Unsatisfactory work progress;

(b) Defective construction work, materials or products not remedied;

(c) Disputed work, materials or products, except that the withheld amount may not exceed 150 percent of the amount in dispute;

(d) Failure to comply with other material provisions of the construction contract;

(e) A third party claim being filed or reasonable evidence that a third party claim will be filed;

(f) Failure of the subcontractor to make timely payments to subcontractors and material suppliers for labor, equipment, materials and products;

(g) Damage to an original contractor, subcontractor or material supplier;

(h) Reasonable evidence that the subcontract cannot be completed for the unpaid balance of the subcontract sum; or

(i) Other items as allowed under the subcontract or purchase order terms and conditions.

(5) An original contractor or original subcontractor may also omit from a billing or estimate a reasonable amount for retainage, except that the amount omitted may not exceed the actual percentage allowed by the construction contract, subcontract or purchase order. As used in this subsection, “retainage” has the meaning given that term in ORS 701.410 (Definitions) .

(6) If a progress or final payment to a subcontractor or material supplier is delayed by more than seven days after receipt of a progress or final payment by an original contractor or subcontractor, the original contractor or subcontractor shall pay its subcontractor or material supplier interest beginning on the eighth day, except during periods of time during which payment is withheld pursuant to subsection (4) or (5) of this section, at the rate of one and one-half percent a month or a fraction of a month on the unpaid balance or at such higher rate as the parties agree.

(7) In any action, claim or arbitration brought to collect interest under this section, the prevailing party shall be awarded costs and reasonable attorney fees. [2003 c.675 §56; 2011 c.553 §3]

Note: See note under 701.620 (Definitions for ORS 701.620 to 701.640) .

Source: Section 701.630 — Payments to subcontractors and material suppliers; failure to pay; omission of payment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.649 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.649
689.649 Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy shall convene a Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee consisting of seven members, appointed by the Governor, for the purpose of advising the board in promulgating rules under ORS 689.645 (Vaccines, patient care services, drugs and devices) . The committee shall consist of:

(a) Two physicians licensed to practice medicine under ORS 677.100 (Qualifications of applicant for license) to 677.228 (Automatic lapse of license for failure to pay registration fee or report change of location) ;

(b) Two advanced practice registered nurses who have prescriptive authority and who are licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing; and

(c) Three pharmacists licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy, at least one of whom is employed as a community pharmacist and one of whom is employed as a health system pharmacist.

(2) The Oregon Medical Board, the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Pharmacy may each submit to the Governor a list of up to three names of individuals to be considered for membership for each of the vacancies required to be filled by licensees of each board.

(3) The term of each member of the committee is two years. A member whose term has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed. If a vacancy occurs, a person who is a representative of the same state agency as the departing member shall serve for the remainder of the term.

(4) The committee shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

(5) Members of the committee are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) , to be paid by the State Board of Pharmacy.

(6) A member of the committee who fails to attend two consecutive meetings of the committee shall be removed from the committee unless the failure to attend was because of a serious health condition of the member or a family member of the member.

(7) The committee shall recommend to the State Board of Pharmacy for adoption by rule of the board a formulary of drugs and devices that a pharmacist may prescribe and dispense to a patient pursuant to a diagnosis by a health care practitioner qualified to make the diagnosis. The committee shall periodically review the formulary and recommend the revisions to the board for adoption by rule.

(8) A pharmacist may request that the committee add a drug or device to the formulary by submitting to the committee a request form prescribed by the State Board of Pharmacy. The addition to the formulary of a drug or device under this subsection shall be considered a revision to the formulary that the committee may recommend to the board for adoption by rule. [2017 c.106 §2]

Note: 689.649 (Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 689 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 689.649 — Public Health and Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.312 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.312
671.312 Purpose of ORS 671.310 to 671.459, 671.992 and 671.995
Status: in_force

ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) , 671.992 (Criminal penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459) and 671.995 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459) are enacted in order to introduce qualifying criteria in the professional practice of landscape architecture. This action is necessary to safeguard public health, safety, welfare and property and to eliminate unnecessary loss and waste in this state. These safeguards are in the practice of landscape architecture as it relates to engineering, architecture, ground water, land use planning, landscape hazards, the further development of the practice of landscape architecture and the landscape architectural concerns of the people of this state. [1983 c.455 §3; 1995 c.189 §1; 2001 c.950 §12]

Source: Section 671.312 — Purpose of ORS 671.310 to 671.459, 671.992 and 671.995 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.300 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.300
672.300 Investigation of complaints
Status: in_force

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall carefully investigate any complaints or information relating to violations of ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) . [Amended by 1971 c.753 §29; 1981 c.143 §15]

Source: Section 672.300 — Investigation of complaints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.320 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.320
675.320 Powers of board
Status: in_force

The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board shall have the following powers in addition to powers otherwise granted under ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) or necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) :

(1) To organize and elect from its membership a chairperson and vice chairperson, each of whom shall hold office for one year or until the election and qualification of a successor.

(2) To authorize all necessary disbursements to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) , including, but not limited to, payment for necessary supplies, office equipment and investigations and such other expenditures as provided for in ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) .

(3) To suspend, revoke or invalidate licenses for nonpayment of renewal fees.

(4) To restore licenses that have been suspended, revoked or voided.

(5) To adopt license and license renewal fees under ORS 675.270 (Licensing without examination) , 675.280 (License period) and 675.290 (License renewal procedure) . The fees must be approved by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and may not exceed the cost of administering ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) .

(6) To collect license applications and renewal fees.

(7) To investigate alleged violations of ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) .

(8) To enforce the provisions of ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) and generally supervise the practice of occupational therapy in this state.

(9) To make and enforce rules in accordance with ORS chapter 183 for the procedure of the board and for regulating the practice of occupational therapy not inconsistent with the provisions of ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) .

(10) To establish minimum requirements for continuing education to be complied with by all licensees under ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) .

(11) To establish minimum requirements for limited permit to be complied with by all applicants prior to issuance of limited permit. A limited permit shall be issued to a person at the discretion of the board upon application and payment of a permit fee of $25.

(12) To establish official abbreviations that may be used, under ORS 675.220 (Representation as occupational therapist or therapy assistant prohibited without license) (1), by persons licensed as occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.

(13) To establish minimum requirements for supervised field work necessary for applicants under ORS 675.240 (Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapist) or 675.250 (Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapy assistant) .

(14) To adopt rules that define the scope of the practice of occupational therapy and that reflect national standards for the practice of occupational therapy. [1977 c.858 §12; 1981 c.250 §9; 1989 c.338 §5; 1997 c.104 §4; 2003 c.130 §4; 2007 c.316 §4; 2009 c.756 §11]

Source: Section 675.320 — Powers of board; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.442 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.442
671.442 Arbitration
Status: in_force

In a dispute arising out of a contractual agreement between a registered landscape architect and a member of the general public of the state, the State Landscape Architect Board or a subcommittee of the board may act as arbiter of the dispute. Upon agreement of all parties to such arbitration, the findings of the board or subcommittee shall be binding on all parties to the dispute. There shall be no costs borne by any party for such arbitration and for the purposes of this section members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed as determined by the board. [1983 c.455 §6; 1997 c.643 §17]

Source: Section 671.442 — Arbitration; effect; costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.384 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.384
675.384 Exception from mental health professional licensure requirement
Status: in_force

A person who engages in the practice of sexual abuse specific treatment as a certified clinical sexual offense therapist, and who did not hold an active Oregon mental health professional license or equivalent license as determined by the Health Licensing Office as of the date of the person’s initial certification, may continue to engage in the practice of sexual abuse specific treatment as a certified clinical sexual offense therapist only if the person obtains an Oregon mental health professional license or equivalent license as determined by the office not later than January 1, 2021. [2017 c.421 §12; 2019 c.68 §6]

Note: See note under 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) .

Source: Section 675.384 — Exception from mental health professional licensure requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.380 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.380
692.380 Courts having jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Circuit courts, justice courts and municipal courts sitting as justice courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit courts of the State of Oregon in all prosecutions arising under this chapter. The district attorney is authorized to institute prosecutions for violations of this chapter by information, or prosecutions may be instituted by indictment, or by complaint verified before any magistrate.

Source: Section 692.380 — Courts having jurisdiction; initiation of proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.669 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.669
676.669 Lactation consultant license
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office may issue a lactation consultant license to an applicant who:

(1) Is at least 18 years old;

(2) Submits sufficient proof, as determined by the office, that the applicant:

(a) As approved by the office by rule, satisfies the requirements for certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners or its successor organization; and

(b) Is in good standing in any other states where the applicant is authorized as a lactation consultant;

(3) Pays a licensure fee; and

(4) Meets other qualifications required by the office by rule. [2017 c.499 §2; 2019 c.456 §40]

Source: Section 676.669 — Lactation consultant license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.135 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.135
686.135 License or permit denial and discipline procedures
Status: in_force

(1) When the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board proposes to refuse to issue or renew a license or permit under ORS 686.110 (Renewal of licenses or permits) (1)(c), 686.120 (Grounds for discipline) or 686.130 (“Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct” defined) or proposes to discipline any permit or license holder in accordance with the provisions of ORS 686.150 (Disciplinary sanctions) , opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(2) Adoption of rules, conduct of hearings, issuance of orders and judicial review of rules and orders shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(3) Information that the board or a committee appointed by the board obtains as part of an investigation into licensee or applicant conduct or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving licensee or applicant conduct is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) . [1971 c.734 §136; 1977 c.399 §6; 1979 c.743 §5; 1993 c.491 §8; 1997 c.791 §40]

Source: Section 686.135 — License or permit denial and discipline procedures; rules; confidential information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.420 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.420
701.420 Partial payment
Status: in_force

(1) Partial payment is allowed and may be made on contracts for construction and home improvement. An owner, contractor or subcontractor may withhold as retainage an amount equal to not more than five percent of the contract price of the work completed. Partial payment allowed under this subsection is not acceptance or approval of some of the work or a waiver of defects in the work.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The owner, contractor or subcontractor shall pay interest at the rate of one percent per month on the final payment due the contractor or subcontractor. The interest shall commence 30 days after the contractor or subcontractor has completed and the owner has accepted the work under the contract for construction for which the final payment is due. The interest shall run until the date when final payment is tendered to the contractor or subcontractor. When the contractor or subcontractor considers the work that the contractor or subcontractor is contracted to perform to be complete, the contractor or subcontractor shall notify the party to whom the contractor or subcontractor is responsible for performing the construction work under the contract. The party shall, within 15 days after receiving the notice, either accept the work or notify the contractor or subcontractor of work yet to be performed under the contract. If the party does not accept the work or does not notify the contractor or subcontractor of work yet to be performed within the time allowed, the interest required under this subsection shall commence 30 days after the end of the 15-day period.

(b) If the contract price exceeds $500,000, the owner, contractor or subcontractor shall place amounts withheld as retainage into an interest-bearing escrow account. Interest on the retainage amount accrues from the date the payment request is approved until the date the retainage is paid to the contractor or subcontractor to which it is due.

(3) When a contractor pays a subcontractor in full, including the amount the contractor withheld as retainage, the owner with whom the contractor has the contract shall pay the contractor, out of the amount that the owner withheld from the contractor as retainage, a sum equal to the amount of retainage that the contractor paid the subcontractor. The contractor shall notify the owner when the contractor pays a subcontractor in full under this section and the owner shall, within 15 days after receiving the notice, pay the contractor the amount due the contractor under this subsection. Interest on the amount due the contractor at the rate of one percent per month shall commence 30 days after the owner receives notice of full payment to the subcontractor. [1975 c.772 §2; 2010 c.77 §8; 2013 c.410 §2; 2019 c.486 §2]

Note: See note under 701.410 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 701.420 — Partial payment; retainage; effect; interest; notice of completion; payment by contractor and owner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.603 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.603
671.603 Persons required to give notification of change of address
Status: in_force

(1) A landscape construction professional or person operating as a landscape contracting business shall notify the State Landscape Contractors Board of a change of address for the professional or business that occurs while the professional or business is licensed by the board or within one year after a license expires. The landscape construction professional or landscape contracting business shall ensure that the board receives notice of the change of address no later than the 30th day after the change of address occurs.

(2) Initial notice of a contested case or arbitration directed by the board to the last-known address of record for a landscape construction professional or landscape contracting business is considered delivered to the professional or business when deposited in the United States mail and sent registered, certified or post office receipt secured. Any other communication directed by the board to the last-known address of record for a landscape construction professional or landscape contracting business is considered delivered to the professional or business when deposited in the United States mail, regular mail. [2001 c.409 §14; 2005 c.609 §13; 2007 c.541 §25; 2015 c.672 §10]

Source: Section 671.603 — Persons required to give notification of change of address; communications delivered to last-known address , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.090 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.090
671.090 Prohibitions
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not:

(a) Use fraud or deception in applying for a certificate of registration or in passing an examination required under ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) .

(b) Falsely impersonate a registered architect or engage in the practice of architecture in this state without a certificate of registration from the State Board of Architect Examiners.

(c) Engage in the practice of architecture in this state under an assumed or fictitious business name without registering the assumed or fictitious business name under ORS chapter 648.

(d) Demonstrate fraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the practice of architecture or in the provision of architectural services.

(e) Willfully evade or attempt to evade any law, ordinance, code or regulation of this state, or of counties and cities of this state, that govern the construction of buildings.

(f) Stamp or sign any technical submissions unless the person is a registered architect and prepared the technical submissions or caused the technical submissions to be prepared under the person’s direct control and supervision.

(g) Receive rebates, commissions, grants of moneys or favors to which the person is not entitled or is not justified in receiving, if the person is a registered architect and is doing work for another person that is unaware of the rebate, commission, moneys or favor.

(h) Engage in the practice of architecture or the provision of architectural services in a manner contrary to the provisions and requirements of ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) .

(i) Fail to comply with any continuing education requirements the board adopts under ORS 671.125 (Rulemaking authority of board) , unless the board waives the requirements.

(j) Be convicted of any crime under circumstances that relate to the practice of architecture or the provision of architectural services.

(k) Be the subject of a final order in a disciplinary action that suspends or revokes the person’s right to engage in the practice of architecture in another jurisdiction.

(L) Engage in conduct that the board determines is unprofessional or dishonorable.

(m) Violate a provision of ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) , a rule the board adopts under ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) or an order the board issues under the authority of ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board may investigate, at the board’s own initiative or in response to a complaint under ORS 671.100 (Disciplinary authority of board) , any conduct that the board reasonably determines constitutes or could constitute a violation of a provision of subsection (1) of this section.

(b) Except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this subsection, information the board obtains or receives in an investigation under paragraph (a) of this subsection is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) unless the public interest requires the disclosure.

(c) The board may disclose information described in paragraph (b) of this subsection if:

(A) The investigation results in a proceeding for which the board gives notice under ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) ; or

(B) The board issues a finding or final order related to matters the board investigated under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(d) The board may disclose the fact that the board is conducting an investigation under paragraph (a) of this subsection to the subject of the investigation and to the public and may describe in the disclosure the general nature of the matter the board is investigating.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If the board determines that a person has violated a provision of subsection (1) of this section, the board may:

(A) Refuse to issue or renew a certificate of registration to the person or to reinstate a certificate of registration the board previously issued to the person;

(B) Suspend or revoke the person’s certificate of registration; or

(C) Reprimand or otherwise discipline the person.

(b) In addition to taking an action set forth in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the board may impose a civil penalty under ORS 671.990 (Penalties for violations of ORS 671.010 to 671.220 or 671.530) upon a person that violates subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Actions the board takes under subsection (3) of this section:

(a) Are subject to all applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183 including, but not limited to, a requirement to afford the subject of the action an opportunity for a hearing and the requirements for judicial review of any order of the board; and

(b) May be cumulative and are in addition to and not in lieu of any other applicable penalty or liability to which a person is subject for a violation of the laws of this state. [Amended by 1973 c.832 §24; 1977 c.803 §12; 1979 c.354 §2; 1999 c.802 §5; 2003 c.165 §1; 2013 c.196 §10; 2023 c.70 §12]

Source: Section 671.090 — Prohibitions; board investigations; confidentiality and allowable disclosures; violations; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.184 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.184
696.184 Duties of continuing education provider
Status: in_force

(1) A real estate continuing education provider shall:

(a) Ensure that the courses offered by the continuing education provider meet the learning objectives adopted under ORS 696.182 (Continuing education) (4)(b);

(b) Ensure that instructors who teach a real estate continuing education course meet the requirements set forth in ORS 696.186 (Qualifications of continuing education instructors) ; and

(c) Keep records of each course offered, for at least three years, in a manner and form prescribed by the Real Estate Agency by rule.

(2) Records maintained under this section must be open at all times for inspection by the Real Estate Commissioner or the commissioner’s authorized representatives. Upon request by the commissioner, a real estate continuing education provider must produce records within 15 business days after the date of the request.

(3) The agency may require by rule a real estate continuing education provider to submit a record maintained under this section to the agency electronically.

(4) The agency may prescribe by rule terms and conditions under which a real estate continuing education provider may maintain records outside this state. [2009 c.502 §5; 2013 c.145 §11]

Note: See note under 696.182 (Continuing education) .

Source: Section 696.184 — Duties of continuing education provider; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.143 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.143
672.143 Temporary permit to practice photogrammetric mapping
Status: in_force

The State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may issue a temporary permit to a person to practice photogrammetric mapping in this state, without an examination, for a period not to exceed six months. The board may not issue a temporary permit to the person more than once. The board may issue the temporary permit only if the person:

(1) Pays the appropriate fee;

(2) Is an applicant for registration under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) ;

(3) Has, in the judgment of the board, met all qualifications for registration under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) other than passing an examination; and

(4) Is authorized to practice photogrammetric mapping in another jurisdiction in the United States or a foreign country, by a jurisdiction having authorization standards that the board considers equivalent to the standards for practicing photogrammetric mapping in this state. [Formerly 672.127]

Source: Section 672.143 — Temporary permit to practice photogrammetric mapping; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.123 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.123
690.123 Freelance license
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a practitioner a freelance license to practice outside or away from a licensed facility.

(2) Practitioners performing services outside a licensed facility under the provisions of a freelance license shall comply with the safety and infection control requirements under ORS 690.165 (Powers of board) and 690.205 (Rules) and rules adopted by the office under those statutes. [1977 c.886 §13; 1983 c.151 §12; 1993 c.267 §12; 1999 c.425 §29; 2003 c.547 §45; 2005 c.648 §58; 2009 c.701 §39; 2013 c.314 §41; 2013 c.568 §85]

Source: Section 690.123 — Freelance license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.510 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.510
686.510 Euthanasia Task Force
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may establish a certified Euthanasia Task Force and may assess application and certification fees against certified euthanasia technicians and their employers. The fees so assessed are continuously appropriated to the board to support activities of the task force. [1987 c.651 §10]

Source: Section 686.510 — Euthanasia Task Force; fees; use of fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.285 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.285
678.285 Board regulation of nurse anesthetists
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall adopt rules necessary to establish:

(1) The scope of practice of a certified registered nurse anesthetist that include, but are not limited to, the authority to prescribe prescription drugs if the certified registered nurse anesthetist is authorized under ORS 678.282 (Prescribing authority of nurse anesthetists) ;

(2) Procedures for licensing a certified registered nurse anesthetist under ORS 678.279 (Certified registered nurse anesthetist license) ;

(3) Educational and competency requirements required for licensure; and

(4) Procedures for the maintenance of licensure as a certified registered nurse anesthetist, including but not limited to fees necessary for original or renewal licensure. [1997 c.575 §5; 2019 c.358 §32; 2023 c.346 §6]

Source: Section 678.285 — Board regulation of nurse anesthetists; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.175 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.175
690.175 Chairperson
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Cosmetology shall elect a chairperson. The board shall prescribe rules to govern the proceedings of the board. The board shall hold meetings at such times and places as it determines, but shall meet at least once each year. A majority of the voting members of the board shall constitute a quorum.

(2) Each member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1977 c.886 §§16,17; 1999 c.425 §19]

Source: Section 690.175 — Chairperson; rules; meetings; quorum; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.410 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.410
690.410 Minimum standards of education and training
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office, in accordance with ORS chapter 183 and in consultation with the Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners, shall adopt by rule minimum standards of education and training requirements for each field of practice.

(2) The office shall approve courses in each field of practice. To obtain approval of a course, the provider of a course must submit an outline of instruction to the office and the Department of Education. The outline must include the approved courses, total hours of instruction, hours of lectures in theory and the hours of instruction in application of practical skills.

(3) Schools teaching a field of practice must comply with the safety and infection control rules adopted by the office and are subject to inspection at the discretion of the office. [1987 c.698 §6; 1989 c.475 §1; 1989 c.491 §69; 1993 c.30 §10; 1993 c.45 §301; 1999 c.885 §40; 2001 c.104 §269; 2003 c.547 §60; 2005 c.648 §75; 2011 c.346 §19; 2013 c.568 §101; 2015 c.56 §2]

Source: Section 690.410 — Minimum standards of education and training; rules; schools , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.030 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.030
703.030 Purpose
Status: in_force

(1) It is the purpose of ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) to regulate all persons who purport to be able to detect deception or to verify the truth of statements through the use of instrumentation or mechanical devices, including but not limited to lie detectors, polygraphs and deceptographs, that record visually, permanently and simultaneously the cardiovascular pattern, the respiratory pattern and the galvanic skin response of the individual being examined.

(2) ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) shall be liberally construed to regulate all persons described in subsection (1) of this section. A person who purports to be able to detect deception or to verify the truth of statements is not exempt from the provisions of ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) because of the terminology used to describe the person, the instruments or mechanical devices of the person, or the nature of the services of the person. [1975 c.608 §2; 1987 c.158 §149; 2003 c.777 §3]

Source: Section 703.030 — Purpose; construction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.376 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.376
671.376 Renewal
Status: in_force

(1) Each registrant who desires to continue as a landscape architect or landscape architect in training in this state shall annually pay to the State Landscape Architect Board, on or before the renewal date set by the board by rule, the fee for renewal of registration required under ORS 671.365 (Fees) (5). Upon payment the board administrator shall issue to the registrant a certificate of renewal of registration for a period of one year.

(2) If a registrant fails to have a certificate renewed on or before the renewal date set by the board by rule, the registrant shall be deemed delinquent. However, the registrant may renew the certificate:

(a) Without a late fee if the registrant pays the renewal fee not later than 30 days after the renewal date; or

(b) With a late fee in the amount prescribed by the board by rule, if the registrant pays the renewal fee and late fee later than 30 days, but not later than 60 days, after the renewal date.

(3) A person who fails to pay the renewal fee and, if applicable, the late fee for a period of 60 days after the renewal date may renew the registration only upon passing examinations required by the board and by paying any required examination fees, renewal fees and late fees.

(4) The board may grant inactive status to any registered landscape architect who gives up the practice of landscape architecture as defined in ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) and while in good standing makes a request in writing to the board. The inactive landscape architect may resume practice within five years after approval of the request upon payment of the annual fee for the renewal of registration for the current year, without a late fee. If the inactive landscape architect fails to renew the registration within five years, the registration shall be deemed lapsed. The inactive landscape architect may renew the registration only upon passing examinations required by the board and by paying any required examination fees, renewal fees and late fees. [1995 c.189 §8 (enacted in lieu of 671.375); 2001 c.950 §14; 2005 c.25 §1]

Source: Section 671.376 — Renewal; fee; late fee; failure to renew; rules; inactive status , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.270 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.270
692.270 Certificate of removal registration for removal of dead human bodies
Status: in_force

(1) The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall issue a certificate of removal registration to a funeral establishment licensed in another state contiguous to Oregon with laws substantially similar to the provisions of this section for the limited purpose of removing dead human bodies from Oregon, prior to submitting a report of death, if the establishment that will make the removals applies to the board for a certificate of removal registration on a form provided by the board. The application fee established under ORS 692.160 (License, certificate and registration fees) shall accompany the application. A certificate issued under this subsection expires upon a change of ownership of the funeral establishment.

(2) For purposes of this section, each branch of a registrant’s funeral establishment is a separate establishment and must be registered as a fixed place of business.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 692.025 (License required for funeral service practitioner, embalmer, death care consultant, funeral establishment operator, cemetery operator, crematory operator or alternative disposition facility) (1) and 692.045 (Funeral service practitioner license) , a funeral service practitioner who files reports of death in another state may file an Oregon report of death if the funeral service practitioner is employed by a licensed funeral establishment registered with the board under this section.

(4) The conduct of a funeral service practitioner or any other person employed by or acting on behalf of a removal registrant shall be the direct responsibility of the holder of a certificate of removal registration.

(5) For any of the causes described in ORS 692.180 (Grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew licenses or certificates) , or for violation of any death care rule or law in another state, the board may impose upon the holder of a certificate of removal registration or applicant any of the sanctions described in ORS 692.180 (Grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew licenses or certificates) . [1999 c.724 §6; 2013 c.366 §80]

Note: 692.270 (Certificate of removal registration for removal of dead human bodies) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 692 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 692.270 — Certificate of removal registration for removal of dead human bodies; requirements; sanctions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.165 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.165
679.165 Automatic suspension of license in case of mental disorder
Status: in_force

The entry of a judgment by any court establishing the mental disorder of any person holding a license under this chapter operates as a suspension of such license. Such person may resume practice only upon a finding by the Oregon Board of Dentistry that the licensee has been declared restored to mental competence by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction. [1957 c.552 §3; 1999 c.59 §202; 2003 c.576 §542]

Source: Section 679.165 — Automatic suspension of license in case of mental disorder , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.770 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.770
678.770 Licensing reciprocity
Status: in_force

(1) The Long Term Care Administrators Board may establish by rule standards for the issuance of a nursing home administrator or residential care facility administrator license by endorsement to an applicant who:

(a) Meets the requirements as established by the board; and

(b) On the date of making application, is a nursing home administrator or residential care facility administrator licensed under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States if the requirements for licensing of nursing home administrators or residential care facility administrators in the state or territory in which the applicant is licensed are not less than those required by ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) .

(2) An applicant under this section shall pay to the Health Licensing Office at the time of filing the application the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) . [1971 c.663 §11; 1973 c.829 §61; 1993 c.572 §3; 2009 c.768 §22; 2013 c.82 §1; 2013 c.314 §21; 2013 c.568 §38; 2018 c.61 §8]

Source: Section 678.770 — Licensing reciprocity; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.771 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.771
676.771 Prohibition on unlicensed provision of signed language interpretation services, use of title
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person who is not licensed under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) may not provide signed language interpretation services.

(b) A person who is not licensed under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) may provide signed language interpretation services:

(A) In circumstances in which a license issued under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) is not required.

(B) In emergency situations involving imminent or immediate harm and during which a licensee is not available.

(C) In other extenuating circumstances, as determined by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters.

(D) If the person is a qualified interpreter under ORS 45.288 (Appointment of certified interpreter required) or a court interpreter certified under ORS 45.291 (Certification program) providing signed language interpretation services for the purpose of a proceeding in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Oregon Tax Court or a circuit court or at the direction or with the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or the presiding judge of the court in which the proceeding occurs.

(2) A person who is not licensed under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) may not assume or use any title, words, abbreviations, signs or insignias, including but not limited to the titles “licensed supervisory sign language interpreter,” “licensed sign language interpreter,” “licensed provisional sign language interpreter,” “licensed educational sign language interpreter,” “licensed legal sign language interpreter” or “licensed medical sign language interpreter,” that indicate that the person is licensed to provide signed language interpretation services under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) .

(3) For the purpose of providing signed language interpretation services, a person may not employ or contract with an individual who is not licensed to provide signed language interpretation services under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) . [2023 c.414 §8]

Source: Section 676.771 — Prohibition on unlicensed provision of signed language interpretation services, use of title; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.585 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.585
696.585 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who violates any provision of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) , or any lawful rule or final order of the Real Estate Commissioner or any final judgment made by any court upon application of the commissioner, may be required to forfeit and pay to the General Fund of the State Treasury, a civil penalty in an amount determined by the commissioner of not more than $3,000 for each offense. Each violation shall be deemed a separate offense.

(2) In addition to the civil penalty set forth in subsection (1) of this section, any person who violates any provision of ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) , any lawful rule or final order of the commissioner or any final judgment made by a court upon application to the commissioner, may be required to forfeit and pay to the General Fund of the State Treasury, a civil penalty in an amount determined by the commissioner but not to exceed the amount by which such person profited in any transaction that violates any such provision, rule, order or judgment.

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

(4) The provisions of this section are in addition to and not in lieu of any other enforcement provision contained in ORS 696.505 (Definitions for ORS 696.505 to 696.590) to 696.590 (Penalty amounts) . [1975 c.746 §32; 1981 c.617 §31; 1983 c.696 §26a; 1989 c.706 §24; 1991 c.734 §85; 1991 c.874 §12; 2003 c.427 §13; 2003 c.576 §544; 2009 c.174 §8]

Source: Section 696.585 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.109 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.109
672.109 Temporary permit to practice engineering
Status: in_force

(1) Upon payment of the required fee, the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying may without examination issue a temporary permit to a person to practice engineering in this state for a period not to exceed six months. A temporary permit may only be issued if the person has made application for registration and, in the judgment of the board, has the other necessary qualifications for registration under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) .

(2) A temporary permit to practice engineering may be issued only once to a person and may only be issued to a person authorized to practice engineering in another state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or a foreign country if the standards for such authorization are equivalent to those in Oregon, as determined by the board. [Formerly 672.135]

Source: Section 672.109 — Temporary permit to practice engineering; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.190 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.190
684.190 Enforcement of chapter
Status: in_force

(1) The district attorneys shall prosecute all persons charged with violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. The executive director of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, under the direction of the board, shall aid the district attorneys in the enforcement of this chapter.

(2) The justice courts of the several counties have concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit courts in the enforcement of this chapter. [Amended by 1991 c.892 §13; 1995 c.658 §113]

Source: Section 684.190 — Enforcement of chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.474 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.474
677.474 Administration of controlled substances for pain allowed
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter and notwithstanding ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) and ORS chapters 679 and 689, a health care professional may prescribe or administer controlled substances to a person in the course of treating that person for a diagnosed condition causing pain.

(2) A health care professional shall not be subject to disciplinary action by a health professional regulatory board for prescribing or administering controlled substances in the course of treatment of a person for pain with the goal of controlling the patient’s pain for the duration of the pain.

(3) Subsections (1) and (2) of this section do not apply to:

(a) A health care professional’s treatment of a person for chemical dependency resulting from the use of controlled substances;

(b) The prescription or administration of controlled substances to a person the health care professional knows to be using the controlled substances for nontherapeutic purposes;

(c) The prescription or administration of controlled substances for the purpose of terminating the life of a person having pain, except as allowed under ORS 127.800 (§1.01. Definitions) to 127.897 (§6.01. Form of the request) ; or

(d) The prescription or administration of a substance that is not a controlled substance approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for pain relief.

(4) Subsection (2) of this section does not exempt the governing body of any hospital or other medical facility from the requirements of ORS 441.055 (Health care facility medical staff and bylaws) . [1995 c.380 §7 (enacted in lieu of 677.475); 1999 c.480 §2; 2003 c.408 §1; 2007 c.351 §2]

Source: Section 677.474 — Administration of controlled substances for pain allowed; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.250 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.250
679.250 Powers and duties of board
Status: in_force

The powers and duties of the Oregon Board of Dentistry are as follows:

(1) To, during the month of April of each year, organize and elect from its membership a president who shall hold office for one year, or until the election and qualification of a successor.

(2) To authorize all necessary disbursements to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to, payment for necessary supplies, office equipment, books and expenses for the conduct of examinations, payment for legal and investigative services rendered to the board, and such other expenditures as are provided for in this chapter.

(3) To employ such inspectors, examiners, special agents, investigators, clerical assistants, assistants and accountants as are necessary for the investigation and prosecution of alleged violations and the enforcement of this chapter and for such other purposes as the board may require. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent assistance being rendered by an employee of the board in any hearing called by it. However, all obligations for salaries and expenses incurred under this chapter shall be paid from the fees accruing to the board under this chapter and not otherwise.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) To conduct examinations of applicants for license to practice dentistry, dental hygiene and dental therapy at least twice in each year.

(b) In conducting examinations for licensure, the board may enter into a compact with other states for conducting regional examinations with other board of dental examiners concerned, or by a testing service recognized by such boards.

(5) To meet for the transaction of other business at the call of the president. A majority of board members shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of those present shall be a decision of the entire board. The board’s proceedings shall be open to public inspection in all matters affecting public interest.

(6) To keep an accurate record of all proceedings of the board and of all its meetings, of all receipts and disbursements, of all prosecutions for violation of this chapter, of all examinations for license to practice dentistry, with the names and qualifications for examination of any person examined, together with the addresses of those licensed and the results of such examinations, a record of the names of all persons licensed to practice dentistry in Oregon together with the addresses of all such persons having paid the license fee prescribed in ORS 679.120 (Fees) and the names of all persons whose license to practice has been revoked or suspended.

(7) To make and enforce rules necessary for the procedure of the board, for the conduct of examinations, for regulating the practice of dentistry, and for regulating the services of dental hygienists and dental auxiliary personnel not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. As part of such rules, the board may require the procurement of a permit or other certificate. Any permit issued may be subject to periodic renewal. In adopting rules, the board shall take into account all relevant factors germane to an orderly and fair administration of this chapter and of ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) , the practices and materials generally and currently used and accepted by persons licensed to practice dentistry in this state, dental techniques commonly in use, relevant technical reports published in recognized dental journals, the curriculum at accredited dental schools, the desirability of reasonable experimentation in the furtherance of the dental arts, and the desirability of providing the highest standard of dental care to the public consistent with the lowest economic cost.

(8) Upon its own motion or upon any complaint, to initiate and conduct investigations of and hearings on all matters relating to the practice of dentistry, the discipline of licensees, or pertaining to the enforcement of any provision of this chapter. In the conduct of investigations or upon the hearing of any matter of which the board may have jurisdiction, the board may take evidence, administer oaths, take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged, in the manner provided by law in civil cases, and compel their appearance before it in person the same as in civil cases, by subpoena issued over the signature of an employee of the board and in the name of the people of the State of Oregon, require answers to interrogatories, and compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents and testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation or to the hearing. In all investigations and hearings, the board and any person affected thereby may have the benefit of counsel, and all hearings shall be held in compliance with ORS chapter 183. Notwithstanding ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) , 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) and 679.320 (Confidentiality of information provided to board) , if a licensee who is the subject of an investigation or complaint is to appear before members of the board investigating the complaint, the board shall provide the licensee with a current summary of the complaint or the matter being investigated not less than five days prior to the date that the licensee is to appear. At the time the summary of the complaint or the matter being investigated is provided, the board shall provide to the licensee a current summary of documents or alleged facts that the board has acquired as a result of the investigation. The name of the complainant or other information that reasonably may be used to identify the complainant may be withheld from the licensee.

(9) To require evidence as determined by rule of continuing education or to require satisfactory evidence of operative competency before reissuing or renewing licenses for the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene or dental therapy.

(10) To adopt and enforce rules regulating administration of general anesthesia and conscious sedation by a dentist or under the supervision of a dentist in the office of the dentist. As part of such rules, the board may require the procurement of a permit which must be periodically renewed.

(11) To order an applicant or licensee to submit to a physical examination, mental examination or a competency examination when the board has evidence indicating the incapacity of the applicant or licensee to practice safely. [Amended by 1953 c.8 §2; 1957 c.552 §8; 1963 c.284 §13; 1965 c.122 §7; 1973 c.390 §7; 1973 c.829 §64; 1977 c.192 §7; 1983 c.169 §17; 1985 c.323 §7; 1989 c.338 §10; 1999 c.578 §3; 1999 c.751 §6; 2009 c.756 §41; 2021 c.530 §16]

Source: Section 679.250 — Powers and duties of board; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.360 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.360
678.360 Survey to evaluate institutions
Status: in_force

(1) As determined necessary by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, the board shall survey the institutions approved to provide nursing education programs.

(2) An institution shall submit to the board a written report that includes an evaluation of physical facilities, clinical resources, courses of study and qualifications of instructors.

(3) If the board determines an institution does not meet requirements for approved programs, the board shall issue to the institution written notice that specifies the defect and the time within which the institution must correct the defect.

(4) The board shall withdraw approval from an institution that fails to correct the defect specified under subsection (3) of this section within the period of time prescribed in the notice. The institution may request and if requested shall be granted a hearing before the board in the manner required for contested cases under ORS chapter 183. [Amended by 1973 c.584 §19; 2019 c.358 §34]

Source: Section 678.360 — Survey to evaluate institutions; reporting; withdrawal of approval , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.083 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.083
701.083 Residential contractor specialized education programs
Status: in_force

The Construction Contractors Board may allow a residential contractor to participate in a specialized education program under ORS 701.120 (Specialized education programs) in lieu of completing continuing education described in ORS 701.082 (Residential contractor continuing education requirements) (1)(c). The board may establish a minimum number of specialized education program hours or courses that the residential contractor must complete during a two-year period to substitute for all or part of the required continuing education hours. If the specialized education program provides training in one- and two-family dwelling construction, the board may approve the specialized education program as a substitute for continuing education only if the program meets the program criteria described in ORS 455.805 (Criteria for granting of master builder status) (3) and Department of Consumer and Business Services rules adopted under ORS 455.810 (Certificates) . [2013 c.718 §5]

Source: Section 701.083 — Residential contractor specialized education programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.588 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.588
672.588 Continuing education programs
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Geologist Examiners may establish or approve programs of continuing education that contribute to the competency of geologists. The board may charge a fee for the programs of continuing education established by the board.

(2) The board may require completion of a program of continuing education established or approved under this section as a condition for the renewal, restoration or reissuance of a certificate of registration as a geologist issued under ORS 672.585 (Certificate of registration) or 672.685 (Reissuance of revoked certificate) .

(3) The number of hours of continuing education required shall be determined by the board, but may not exceed eight hours per year.

(4) The board may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2019 c.125 §2]

Note: 672.588 (Continuing education programs) was added to and made a part of 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 672.588 — Continuing education programs; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.023 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.023
704.023 Requirements for outfitter and guide serving outdoor youth program
Status: in_force

In addition to meeting the requirements in ORS 704.020 (Registration requirement) , any person who provides outfitting and guiding services for outdoor youth programs, as defined in ORS 418.205 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) , shall furnish proof of a current child-caring agency license for outdoor youth programs from the Department of Human Services prior to being registered as an outfitter and guide. [2001 c.809 §10]

Source: Section 704.023 — Requirements for outfitter and guide serving outdoor youth program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.733 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.733
676.733 Genetic counseling license
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to practice genetic counseling to an applicant who:

(a) Is at least 18 years of age;

(b) Is certified by a national certification organization for genetic counselors approved by the office by rule;

(c) Pays a licensure fee; and

(d) Meets other requirements established by the office by rule.

(2) The office may adopt rules establishing a process for issuing a temporary license to practice genetic counseling, including but not limited to rules establishing qualifications and fees for temporary licensure. [2021 c.231 §2]

Source: Section 676.733 — Genetic counseling license; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.707 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.707
697.707 Required disclosures
Status: in_force

(1) A debt management service provider may not charge or receive from a consumer a fee described in ORS 697.692 (Fees) until after the debt management service provider makes the disclosures described in this section.

(2) A debt management service provider shall give to every consumer for whom the debt management service provider offers to perform a debt management service a document that:

(a) States the maximum amount the debt management service provider may charge the consumer for all debt management services that the debt management service provider will perform;

(b) States that the consumer is responsible for paying the debt management service provider’s charges;

(c) Warns the consumer that canceled debt may constitute income that is subject to state and federal taxation and advises the consumer to consult with a tax professional;

(d) Describes completely and in detail the debt management services that the debt management service provider will perform for the consumer and states the amount the consumer must pay for each service and for all services; and

(e) States that the consumer may bring an action against the bond required under ORS 697.642 (Bond requirement) and lists the name and address of the surety that issued the bond.

(3) A debt management service provider that performs a debt management service as defined in ORS 697.602 (Definitions for ORS 697.602 to 697.842) (2)(b) or described in ORS 697.612 (Registration requirement) (1)(b)(E), in the document required under subsection (2) of this section, shall:

(a) Describe, accurately and completely, the consumer’s right to review consumer credit information about the consumer that a consumer reporting agency, as defined in 15 U.S.C. 1681a, maintains; and

(b) State the approximate price that a consumer reporting agency will charge a consumer to review the consumer credit information described in paragraph (a) of this subsection and that the consumer may review the information at no charge if the consumer makes a request to the consumer reporting agency within 30 days after the consumer was denied credit.

(4) A debt management service provider that does not hold a consumer’s funds, directly or indirectly, shall include in the document required under subsection (2) of this section these additional statements:

(a) That the debt management service provider does not predict or guarantee specific results and cannot force or require a creditor to accept a specific settlement;

(b) That the debt management service provider does not make scheduled periodic payments to creditors;

(c) That creditors may continue collection efforts, including lawsuits;

(d) That the consumer’s failure to make monthly payments on outstanding debt will likely have a negative impact on the consumer’s credit score;

(e) That the consumer must make regular monthly deposits of funds in an account the consumer establishes and maintains in the consumer’s name with an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , and designates specifically for making disbursements in connection with a debt management service; and

(f) That the debt management service provider will withdraw fees for debt management services from the account described in paragraph (e) of this subsection only with the consumer’s specific authorization and that the debt management service provider does not have custody, control or separate or additional access to the account.

(5) The document described in this section must provide a space for the consumer to sign the form under a statement that indicates that the consumer has read and understands the disclosures set forth in the document. [2005 c.309 §3; 2009 c.604 §11]

Source: Section 697.707 — Required disclosures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.375 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.375
692.375 State Mortuary and Cemetery Board Account
Status: in_force

The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board under this chapter shall be paid into the account and are appropriated continuously to be used only for the administration and enforcement of this chapter, for the administration and enforcement of ORS 97.931 (Registration of salesperson for endowment care cemeteries, preconstruction sales and prearrangement sales) and for the purpose of education of funeral service practitioners, embalmers and death care consultants. Any interest or other income from moneys in the account shall be credited to the account. [1973 c.411 §14; 1983 c.810 §24; 2001 c.796 §26; 2005 c.726 §1; 2009 c.709 §15]

Source: Section 692.375 — State Mortuary and Cemetery Board Account; disposition of receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.200 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.200
702.200 Student athlete rights
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Athletic association, conference or organization with authority over intercollegiate sports” includes the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

(b) “Post-secondary institution of education” means:

(A) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) .

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

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Student’s rights” means the rights of a student enrolled in a post-secondary institution of education to earn compensation for use of the student’s name, image or likeness and to contract with and retain professional representation or an athlete agent.

(B) “Student’s rights” does not include a right to receive compensation from a post-secondary institution of education.

(2) Except as provided in this section, a post-secondary institution of education or an athletic association, conference or organization with authority over intercollegiate sports may not:

(a) Prohibit, prevent or restrict a student athlete from exercising the student’s rights.

(b) Penalize or retaliate against a student athlete for exercising the student’s rights.

(c) Prohibit a student athlete from participating in an intercollegiate sport for exercising the student’s rights.

(d) Impose an eligibility requirement on a scholarship or grant that requires a student athlete to refrain from exercising the student’s rights.

(e) Prohibit a student athlete from receiving food, drink, lodging or medical expenses or insurance coverage from a third party as compensation for use of the student’s name, image or likeness.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A student athlete may not enter into a contract that provides compensation to the student athlete for use of the student athlete’s name, image or likeness if terms of the contract conflict with the student athlete’s team rules or with terms of a contract entered into between the student athlete’s post-secondary institution of education and a third party, except neither the team rules nor a contract entered into between the post-secondary institution of education and a third party may prevent a student athlete from earning compensation for use of the student athlete’s name, image or likeness when not engaged in official team activities, including participating in or being part of an advertisement that was created while not engaged in official team activities but that may otherwise be broadcasted, displayed or disseminated at any time.

(b) A student athlete who enters into a contract that provides compensation to the student athlete for use of the student athlete’s name, image or likeness shall disclose the contract to an official of the post-secondary institution of education designated by the institution if the student athlete is a team member or, if the student athlete is not a team member, at the time the student athlete seeks to become a team member.

(c) If the post-secondary institution of education asserts that the terms of the contract conflict with the team rules or with terms of a contract entered into between the student athlete’s post-secondary institution of education and a third party, the institution shall disclose the specific rules or terms asserted to be in conflict to the student athlete or to the student athlete’s professional representative or athlete agent if the student athlete is represented.

(4) A post-secondary institution of education or an athletic association, conference or organization with authority over intercollegiate sports may not provide to a prospective or current student athlete compensation for use of the student athlete’s name, image or likeness.

(5) A student athlete may not contract with or retain a person as the student athlete’s professional representative or athlete agent, if the person represented a post-secondary institution of education at any time in the preceding four years.

(6) Nothing in this section prohibits a post-secondary institution of education from establishing or enforcing a conduct code that is applicable to all students enrolled at the institution. [2021 c.422 §1]

Source: Section 702.200 — Student athlete rights; name, image or likeness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.565 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.565
672.565 Certification in specialty
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to registering as a geologist, qualified persons also may be eligible for certification in a specialty. A specialty may be created by the State Board of Geologist Examiners by rule, with the rules to contain any required additional qualifications. Only a registered geologist is eligible for certification in a specialty. Application may be submitted for both registration as a geologist and for certification in a specialty at the same time, but the applicant must be approved for registration as a geologist before being considered for certification in a specialty.

(2) An applicant for certification in a specialty shall meet all of the requirements of a registered geologist and any special requirements as the board may establish by rule, including a written examination.

(3) The board may establish professional affairs committees, as needed, to represent each of the specialties into which the board determines certification of registration may be divided. Membership of each committee shall include geologists certified or qualified in the particular specialty involved. Each committee may:

(a) Establish qualifications for certification in its specialty;

(b) Establish a description of the practice of that specialty, subject to approval of the board; and

(c) Advise the board on professional affairs in which the committee is concerned.

(4) Engineering geology shall be one of the specialties requiring certification.

(5) The board may establish by rule criteria for exempting persons applying for a certification in a specialty from a written examination requirement. [1977 c.612 §8; 1981 c.295 §3; 2005 c.9 §2; 2019 c.277 §2]

Note: Section 3, chapter 277, Oregon Laws 2019, provides:

Sec. 3. The amendments to ORS 672.565 (Certification in specialty) by section 2 of this 2019 Act apply to applications for certifications in a specialty received by the State Board of Geologist Examiners on or after the effective date of this 2019 Act [January 1, 2020]. Applications received before the effective date of this 2019 Act shall continue to be governed by the law applicable to applications for certifications in a specialty in effect immediately before the effective date of this 2019 Act. [2019 c.277 §3]

Source: Section 672.565 — Certification in specialty; rules; professional affairs committees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.013 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.013
701.013 Intent relating to certain business license requirements
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly to reduce the number of city business licenses that construction contractors are required to obtain in order to conduct business in the Portland metropolitan area. It is the purpose of this section and ORS 701.015 (Business license requirements in cities and metropolitan service districts) to enable construction contractors to secure from the metropolitan service district one business license that will permit the conduct of business by construction contractors in cities in which the contractors perform a limited amount of work and in which they do not have a principal place of business. Furthermore, it is also the intent of the Legislative Assembly that this section and ORS 701.015 (Business license requirements in cities and metropolitan service districts) apply only to construction contractors engaged in the building trades and crafts without regard to any subsequent expansion of the jurisdiction of the Construction Contractors Board over other trades and crafts. It is declared to be the policy of this state that, to the maximum extent possible consistent with the requirements of this section and ORS 701.015 (Business license requirements in cities and metropolitan service districts) , the cities within the boundaries of the metropolitan service district be allowed to control the imposition of business license taxes and to maintain the level of revenues obtained from those taxes. The amount and trends of revenue produced or distributed to each city is intended to reflect the construction business activity within the participating cities. [1991 c.79 §1; 2001 c.409 §10; 2007 c.541 §43]

Note: 701.013 (Intent relating to certain business license requirements) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 701 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 701.013 — Intent relating to certain business license requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.200 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.200
684.200 Report of suspected violation
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, any licensee licensed by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall report any suspected violation of this chapter or any prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) in the manner provided in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) .

(b) Any person may report to the board any suspected violation of this chapter.

(2) Information pertaining to a report required by subsection (1) of this section shall remain confidential and is not subject to public disclosure except as considered necessary by the board in the enforcement of this chapter.

(3) Any person who reports or provides information to the board under this section in good faith is not subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1985 c.354 §7; 1991 c.892 §14; 2009 c.536 §3]

Source: Section 684.200 — Report of suspected violation; confidentiality of information; liability of supplier , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.625 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.625
673.625 Qualifications for tax consultant and tax preparer
Status: in_force

(1) Every applicant for a license as a tax consultant and every applicant for licensing as a tax preparer must:

(a) Be 18 years of age or older;

(b) Possess a high school diploma or a modified diploma or have passed an equivalency examination;

(c) Present evidence satisfactory to the State Board of Tax Practitioners that the applicant has successfully completed at least 80 hours in basic personal income tax law, theory and practice at a school training session or educational institution approved by the board; and

(d) Possess a preparer tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service.

(2) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, every applicant for licensing as a tax preparer must pass to the satisfaction of the board an examination. The examination must be constructed in a manner that in the judgment of the board measures the applicant’s knowledge of Oregon and federal personal income tax law, theory and practice.

(3) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, every applicant for licensing as a tax consultant must:

(a) Present evidence satisfactory to the board of active employment, as described in ORS 673.615 (Prohibited acts) (2), as a tax preparer or employment in this or another state in a capacity that is, in the judgment of the board equivalent to that of a tax preparer or tax consultant, for not less than a cumulative total of 1,100 hours during at least two of the last five years. The board shall consider certification by a tax consultant or person described in ORS 673.610 (Application of ORS 673.605 to 673.740) (2) or (4) that the applicant was employed as a tax preparer under supervision for the period indicated in the certificate to be satisfactory evidence of the applicant’s employment as a tax preparer for the period indicated. If an applicant has worked less than a cumulative total of 1,100 hours in at least two of the last five years, the board may consider the number of hours employed, the number of years employed, the number of tax returns prepared and whether the work involved contributed directly to the professional competence of the individual in determining if a tax preparer or tax consultant has met the work experience requirement.

(b) Pass to the satisfaction of the board an examination that is constructed in a manner that in the judgment of the board measures the applicant’s knowledge of Oregon and federal personal income tax law, theory and practice. The examination for a tax consultant’s license must be of a more exacting nature and require higher standards of knowledge of personal income tax law, theory and practice than the examination for a tax preparer’s license.

(4) If, in the judgment of the board, an applicant has, in combination, the education and experience to qualify for a tax consultant’s or preparer’s license, but does not meet or cannot present evidence of strict compliance with the requirements of subsection (1)(c) or subsection (3)(a) of this section, the board may allow some of the applicant’s education or experience to substitute one for the other. However, this subsection does not allow a waiver of, or substitution for, any qualifications needed for a tax consultant’s or preparer’s license other than those described in subsection (1)(c) or subsection (3)(a) of this section. [1973 c.387 §4; 1975 c.464 §7; 1977 c.100 §5; 1985 c.559 §2; 1989 c.352 §1; 2011 c.95 §§1,2; 2017 c.726 §12]

Source: Section 673.625 — Qualifications for tax consultant and tax preparer; examination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.035 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.035
701.035 Applicant required to be independent contractor to be eligible for license
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant must qualify as an independent contractor under ORS 670.600 (Independent contractor defined) to be eligible for a license with the Construction Contractors Board.

(2) The board shall establish two classes of independent contractor:

(a) The nonexempt class is composed of the following entities:

(A) Sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies:

(i) With one or more employees; or

(ii) That utilize one or more workers supplied by a worker leasing company.

(B) Partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies with more than two partners, corporate officers or members, if any of the partners, corporate officers or members are not part of the same family and related as parents, spouses, sisters, brothers, daughters or sons, daughters-in-law or sons-in-law or grandchildren.

(b) The exempt class is composed of all sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies that do not qualify as nonexempt.

(3) If a person who is licensed as exempt under subsection (2)(b) of this section hires one or more employees, utilizes one or more workers supplied by a worker leasing company or falls into any of the categories set out in subsection (2)(a)(B) of this section, the person is subject to penalties under ORS 701.992 (Civil penalties and other sanctions) for improper licensing. If a person who is licensed as exempt under subsection (2)(b) of this section hires one or more employees, or utilizes one or more workers supplied by a worker leasing company, the person is also subject to licensing sanctions under ORS 701.098 (Grounds for discipline) . The person must reapply to the board in the correct class.

(4) The decision of the board that a person is an independent contractor applies only when the person is performing work of the nature described in ORS 701.021 (License requirement) .

(5) A person that is within the exempt class described in subsection (2)(b) of this section and is licensed as a commercial contractor shall procure and maintain workers’ compensation insurance as authorized by ORS 656.128 (Sole proprietors, limited liability company members, partners, independent contractors may elect coverage by insurer) . [1989 c.870 §4; 1995 c.216 §1; 1999 c.402 §13; 2007 c.836 §15; 2009 c.408 §§2,3; 2013 c.300 §10]

Source: Section 701.035 — Applicant required to be independent contractor to be eligible for license; classes of licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.758 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.758
681.758 Rules
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to:

(1) Establish a process for issuing licenses under ORS 681.743 (Licensed art therapist) and 681.746 (Licensed certified art therapist) ;

(2) Establish licensure fees for licenses issued under ORS 681.743 (Licensed art therapist) and 681.746 (Licensed certified art therapist) ;

(3) Determine qualifications for applicants for initial licensure, license renewal and licensure by reciprocity for licenses under ORS 681.743 (Licensed art therapist) and 681.746 (Licensed certified art therapist) ;

(4) Develop and maintain a publicly available record of licensed art therapists and licensed certified art therapists; and

(5) Establish standards of professional practice and standards of ethical conduct for licensed art therapists and licensed certified art therapists that take into consideration the code of ethics, conduct and disciplinary procedures of the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization. [2017 c.155 §7; 2019 c.456 §47]

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

Source: Section 681.758 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.630 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.630
676.630 Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 676.630 (Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660) to 676.660 (Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures) :

(1) “Advanced nonablative esthetics procedure” means a procedure that uses a laser, intense pulsed light or other device for nonablative procedures performed on the skin or hair, including, but not limited to, procedures performed in conjunction with one of the following modalities:

(a) Skin rejuvenation;

(b) Photo rejuvenation;

(c) Body contouring;

(d) Dyschromia reduction;

(e) Cellulite reduction;

(f) Hair removal or reduction; and

(g) Nonablative tattoo removal.

(2) “Certified advanced esthetician” means a person certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures under ORS 676.630 (Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660) to 676.660 (Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures) .

(3) “Device” has the meaning given that term by the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians by rule, in collaboration with the Board of Cosmetology.

(4) “Esthetician” means a person certified to practice esthetics under ORS 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) .

(5) “Nonablative” means involving an action performed on the skin or hair of a person that does not result in the wounding of skin or underlying tissue. [2015 c.722 §1; 2021 c.366 §7]

Source: Section 676.630 — Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.112 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.112
685.112 Voluntary limitation on license
Status: in_force

A licensee or an applicant for licensure may request in writing to the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine a voluntary limitation of a license to practice naturopathic medicine. The board may grant the request for a voluntary limitation and has the authority, if it deems appropriate, to attach conditions to the license of the licensee or to the license issued to the applicant within the provisions of ORS 685.060 (Minimum educational requirements for license) to 685.110 (Grounds for discipline) and 685.135 (Certificate of special competency in natural childbirth) . Removal of a voluntary limitation of a license to practice naturopathic medicine is determined by the board. The board may not grant a voluntary limitation of a license to practice naturopathic medicine to a licensee who is under investigation by the board, who is on probation or whose license is under suspension. [2007 c.427 §2; 2009 c.43 §24]

Source: Section 685.112 — Voluntary limitation on license; removal; limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.575 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.575
672.575 Examination
Status: in_force

The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall determine the scope, form and content of the examinations, provided for under ORS 672.505 (Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705) to 672.705 (Fees) . [1977 c.612 §9]

Source: Section 672.575 — Examination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.130 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.130
675.130 Officers
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Psychology shall select one of its members as chairperson, and another as vice chairperson, for the terms and with the powers and duties necessary for the performance of the functions of the offices determined by the board.

(2) A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(3) The board shall meet at least once a year at a place, day and hour determined by the board. The board shall also meet at other times and places as specified by the call of the chairperson, or of a majority of the members of the board or of the Governor.

(4) The board shall maintain records of all board proceedings under ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) .

(5) The board shall maintain a register of all living psychologists licensed under ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) that includes the names, last-known business addresses, last-known residential addresses and the dates and numbers of the licenses of the psychologists. [1963 c.396 §14; 1973 c.777 §14; 1983 c.740 §249; 2009 c.756 §8; 2017 c.6 §18; 2017 c.104 §14]

Source: Section 675.130 — Officers; quorum; meetings; records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.733 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.733
681.733 Authority of Health Licensing Office to discipline
Status: in_force

In the manner provided under ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against a person practicing music therapy for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) , or for any violation of ORS 681.700 (Definitions for ORS 681.700 to 681.730) to 681.730 (Rules) or the rules adopted pursuant to ORS 681.700 (Definitions for ORS 681.700 to 681.730) to 681.730 (Rules) . [2019 c.456 §42]

Note: 681.733 (Authority of Health Licensing Office to discipline) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 681 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 681.733 — Authority of Health Licensing Office to discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.153 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.153
689.153 Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license or certificate
Status: in_force

The lapse, suspension or revocation of a license or certificate of registration by the operation of law or by order of the State Board of Pharmacy or by the decision of a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee or of a certificate of registration by the holder of the certificate, does not deprive the board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation or any action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee or certificate holder or revise or render null and void an order of disciplinary action against the licensee or certificate holder. [2007 c.90 §4]

Source: Section 689.153 — Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license or certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.107 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.107
701.107 Sanction for assisting evasion of obligations
Status: in_force

In addition to any other authority granted to the Construction Contractors Board, the board may revoke, suspend or refuse to issue a license to a person if the board finds that the person has engaged in dishonesty by supplying any governmental entity or person with false information regarding the activities of a construction contracting business, knowing, or having reason to know, that the false information will result in any person evading all or part of an obligation with regard to:

(1) Any federal, state or local income tax laws;

(2) Social security contributions;

(3) Unemployment taxes;

(4) Workers’ compensation premiums;

(5) Wage and hour laws;

(6) Federal or state occupational safety and health laws;

(7) Child support;

(8) Alimony;

(9) A judgment;

(10) A garnishment; or

(11) Other laws or debts identified by the board by rule. [2013 c.251 §2]

Source: Section 701.107 — Sanction for assisting evasion of obligations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.395 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.395
671.395 Continuing education
Status: in_force

(1) The State Landscape Architect Board may establish or approve programs of continuing education that contribute to the competency of landscape architects. The board may charge a fee for programs of continuing education it establishes.

(2) The board may require completion of a program of continuing education established or approved under this section as a condition for the issuance or renewal of registration as a landscape architect under ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) . [1981 c.536 §9; 2001 c.950 §15; 2003 c.14 §418]

Source: Section 671.395 — Continuing education; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.777 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.777
676.777 Discipline
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, and at the direction of the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) for a violation of ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) or rules adopted under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) . [2023 c.414 §10]

Source: Section 676.777 — Discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.528 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.528
697.528 Records
Status: in_force

(1) A check-cashing business shall make, keep and maintain all records used in providing money, credit or any other thing of value in exchange for payment instruments that the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may reasonably require. The check-cashing business shall keep and maintain the records that the director requires under this section separate from records used for any other business that the check-cashing business conducts. The check-cashing business shall retain the records the director requires under this section for three years following the date of the transaction each record describes, or for so long as the director may prescribe by rule.

(2) The director may examine the records required to be kept and maintained under this section to determine whether the check-cashing business is complying with ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) and with rules the director has adopted under ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) . The check-cashing business shall pay the Department of Consumer and Business Services for the actual cost of the examination. The director by rule shall establish rates and charges associated with examinations made under this section. [2007 c.358 §11]

Source: Section 697.528 — Records; retention; examination costs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.290 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.290
683.290 Disposition of receipts
Status: in_force

(1) All moneys received by the Oregon Board of Optometry under ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) shall be deposited into an account established by the board as provided under ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) . Moneys deposited into the account hereby are appropriated continuously to the board and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) , 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) and 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) .

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section and ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) , all civil penalties collected or received for violations of or in prosecutions under ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) shall be paid to the account described under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) In addition to making expenditures for the administration and enforcement of ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) , the Oregon Board of Optometry may make expenditures for educational purposes out of funds available. [Amended by 1959 c.88 §2; 1963 c.77 §1; 1971 c.102 §10; 1973 c.427 §24; 1991 c.460 §8; 1997 c.630 §4; 1997 c.643 §33; 1999 c.1084 §66; 2011 c.597 §141; 2013 c.240 §12]

Source: Section 683.290 — Disposition of receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.120 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.120
703.120 Nonresident licensees
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training may license a person who is not a resident of this state as a polygraph examiner as otherwise provided under ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) . However, any such person must include with the application for a license or renewal thereof an irrevocable written consent permitting the director to act as the agent of the person for the service of all legal process in this state.

(2) In any action in a court of competent jurisdiction in this state, service of process may be made upon a polygraph examiner who does not reside in this state by mailing two copies of the process to the director. The director shall retain one copy of the process in the records and immediately send, by certified or registered mail, the other copy to the polygraph examiner at the most current address of the polygraph examiner as indicated by the records of the department. [1975 c.608 §17; 1997 c.853 §51]

Source: Section 703.120 — Nonresident licensees; service of process , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.283 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.283
670.283 Power of state agency to suspend license includes power to reinstate
Status: in_force

If a state agency, board or commission has the power to issue any license, certification or registration necessary to practice any profession or engage in any trade or calling, any statute granting the state agency, board or commission the power to suspend the license, certification or registration includes the power to reinstate:

(1) At a time certain; or

(2) When the person subject to suspension fulfills conditions for reinstatement set by the agency, board or commission. [1979 c.201 §1]

Source: Section 670.283 — Power of state agency to suspend license includes power to reinstate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.624 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.624
679.624 Dental therapist authority to perform specified procedures
Status: in_force

(1) A dental therapist may perform the procedures listed in ORS 679.621 (Dental therapist scope of practice) so long as the procedures are included in an education program described in ORS 679.603 (Dental therapy license) (1) or the dental therapist has received additional training in the procedure approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

(2) A dental therapist shall purchase and maintain liability insurance as determined sufficient by the board.

(3) A dental therapist shall dedicate at least 51 percent of the dental therapist’s practice to patients who represent underserved populations, as defined by the Oregon Health Authority by rule, or patients located in dental care health professional shortage areas, as determined by the authority. [2021 c.530 §10]

Source: Section 679.624 — Dental therapist authority to perform specified procedures; liability insurance; patient population requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.807 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.807
688.807 Exemptions for practice of polysomnography and respiratory care by licensed individuals
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 688.805 (Exceptions to license requirements) :

(1) ORS 688.800 (Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840) to 688.840 (Immunity from civil liability) do not prohibit a respiratory care practitioner from practicing polysomnography in accordance with the prescription or verbal order of a physician or naturopathic physician and under the direction of a qualified medical director for respiratory care or for polysomnography.

(2) A polysomnographic technologist may not practice respiratory care without a license issued under ORS 688.815 (License to practice respiratory care) , unless the act is within the scope of practice of a polysomnographic technologist. [2011 c.715 §9; 2017 c.356 §92]

Source: Section 688.807 — Exemptions for practice of polysomnography and respiratory care by licensed individuals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.802 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.802
688.802 License required to practice respiratory care
Status: in_force

A person may not practice respiratory care or claim to be a respiratory care practitioner unless the person is licensed under ORS 688.815 (License to practice respiratory care) . [2011 c.715 §6]

Source: Section 688.802 — License required to practice respiratory care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.550 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.550
671.550 Authority of board to investigate
Status: in_force

(1) The State Landscape Contractors Board may inquire into and inspect:

(a) Any services performed or materials furnished by a licensee under ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) .

(b) The financial records of a person who it reasonably believes is operating in violation of ORS 671.530 (Licensing requirements) .

(c) The services performed or materials furnished by a person who it reasonably believes is operating in violation of ORS 671.530 (Licensing requirements) .

(2) Except when used for legal action or to determine a claim described in ORS 671.695 (Types of claims) , the information obtained by an inspection authorized by this section is confidential. However, the board shall furnish copies of any inspection to the licensee or other person that is subjected to an inspection. [1971 c.764 §5; 1979 c.840 §3; 1983 c.452 §4; 2001 c.198 §1; 2007 c.149 §3]

Source: Section 671.550 — Authority of board to investigate; confidentiality of information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.385 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.385
673.385 Disclosure of client information prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section or by permission of the client engaging a licensee, or the heirs, successors or personal representatives of the client, a licensee or any partner, officer, shareholder, member, manager, owner or employee of the licensee shall not voluntarily disclose information communicated to the licensee by the client relating to and in connection with services rendered to the client by the licensee.

(2) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section shall prohibit the disclosure of information:

(a) Required to be disclosed by the standards of the public accountancy profession in reporting on the examination of financial statements;

(b) In court proceedings, in state or federal agency proceedings, in investigations or proceedings under ORS 673.170 (Disciplinary actions) or 673.400 (Civil penalties) , in ethical investigations conducted by private professional organizations or in the course of peer reviews;

(c) To the insurance carrier of a licensee; or

(d) Required by the Oregon Board of Accountancy to be disclosed for regulatory purposes of the board. [1999 c.322 §33]

Source: Section 673.385 — Disclosure of client information prohibited; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.370 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.370
678.370 Clinical nurse specialists
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall issue a license to act as a clinical nurse specialist to any nurse who meets the requirements established by the board pursuant to ORS 678.372 (Rules for clinical nurse specialists) .

(2) A person may not act as a clinical nurse specialist, use the name, title, designation, initial or abbreviation of clinical nurse specialist or otherwise hold oneself out as a clinical nurse specialist unless the person is licensed as a clinical nurse specialist pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A licensed clinical nurse specialist is authorized to prescribe drugs for the use of and administration to other persons if approval has been given under ORS 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) . The authority to prescribe and dispense prescription drugs shall be included within the scope of practice of licensed clinical nurse specialists as defined by rules of the board. [1999 c.498 §2; 2005 c.462 §4; 2008 c.4 §1; 2019 c.358 §35]

Source: Section 678.370 — Clinical nurse specialists; licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.310 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.310
696.310 Intracompany supervision and control
Status: in_force

(1) If two or more principal real estate brokers are associated with the same registered business name, the principal real estate brokers shall:

(a) Execute one or more written supervisory agreements between them that:

(A) Fully allocate the supervisory control and responsibility for the professional real estate activities of all real estate brokers associated with the registered business name;

(B) Include a default allocation of supervisory control and responsibility for any real estate brokers who associate with the registered business name in the future or who are otherwise omitted from the written supervisory agreement; and

(C) Include any supervisory control and responsibility of one principal real estate broker over another principal real estate broker;

(b) Update the written supervisory agreement if the disassociation of a principal real estate broker occurs that affects the allocation of supervisory control or responsibility; and

(c) Share equal supervisory control and responsibility for any professional real estate activity conducted by real estate brokers associated with the registered business name that is not otherwise covered by the written supervisory agreement.

(2) If a licensed real estate property manager is associated with the same registered business name as any combination of licensed real estate property managers and principal real estate brokers, the licensed real estate property managers and principal real estate brokers shall:

(a) Execute one or more written supervisory agreements between them that:

(A) Fully allocates supervisory control and responsibility for management of rental real estate conducted by all principal real estate brokers and licensed real estate property managers associated with the registered business name; and

(B) Includes any arrangement for supervisory control and responsibility over the management of rental real estate conducted by the licensed real estate property managers and principal real estate brokers;

(b) Update the written supervisory agreement if another licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker associates with the registered business name; and

(c) Update the written supervisory agreement if the disassociation of a licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker occurs that affects the allocation of supervisory control or responsibility over management of rental real estate.

(3) Licensed real estate property managers and principal real estate brokers who do not exercise administrative or supervisory control over one another are each responsible for their own management of rental real estate. [Amended by 1977 c.649 §42; 1981 c.617 §15; 2001 c.300 §31; 2017 c.234 §21]

Source: Section 696.310 — Intracompany supervision and control , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.457 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.457
673.457 Review by peer review program
Status: in_force

A review of the accountancy practice of a holder of a permit under ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) that provides compilation services or of a registered business organization by a peer review program approved under ORS 673.455 (Peer review programs) shall not preclude the Oregon Board of Accountancy from conducting a review of specified aspects of the professional services of any licensee affiliated with the permit holder or business organization or of the permit holder or business organization itself. [1999 c.322 §30; 2001 c.638 §13; 2015 c.451 §18]

Source: Section 673.457 — Review by peer review program; right of Oregon Board of Accountancy to conduct review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.673 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.673
676.673 Continuing education
Status: in_force

(1) A lactation consultant shall complete continuing education courses related to:

(a) Cultural competency, approved by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450 (Continuing education in cultural competency) ; and

(b) Trauma-informed care, through programs approved by the Health Licensing Office by rule.

(2) The office shall adopt rules related to the continuing education described in subsection (1) of this section. The rules must include:

(a) Approval of continuing education programs related to trauma-informed care; and

(b) Requirements that lactation consultants:

(A) Complete initial cultural competency and trauma-informed care continuing education courses within one year of the date of initial licensure; and

(B) Complete additional cultural competency and trauma-informed care continuing education courses once every five years thereafter. [2017 c.499 §3]

Source: Section 676.673 — Continuing education; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.230 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.230
676.230 Injunction as cumulative remedy
Status: in_force

The remedy herein provided is cumulative and shall be without prejudice to any other civil or criminal remedy. [1953 c.592 §3]

Source: Section 676.230 — Injunction as cumulative remedy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.130 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.130
674.130 Appraisal standards for federally related transactions
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any real estate appraisal that is performed in connection with a federally related transaction shall be in writing and shall be performed and completed in accordance with the appraisal standards established by the federal financial institution regulatory agency having jurisdiction over the federally related transaction for which the appraisal is performed. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of any other law and the appraisal standards established by the federal financial institution regulatory agency having jurisdiction, the standards established by the federal financial institution regulatory agency shall prevail. [1991 c.5 §9]

Source: Section 674.130 — Appraisal standards for federally related transactions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.530 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.530
696.530 Expiration and renewal of license
Status: in_force

(1) The license of an escrow agent expires on the June 30 after the date of issuance or on a date specified by rule of the Real Estate Commissioner. A license may be renewed as prescribed by rule of the commissioner, which may include paying any required fees.

(2) The filing fees are:

(a) For filing an original or a renewal application, $450 for the main office and $225 for each branch office.

(b) For a name change of an escrow agent, $10 for the main office plus $10 for each affected branch office.

(3) The commissioner, by rule, may provide an opportunity for the late renewal of an expired escrow agent license by an applicant who fails to renew the license by the date specified under subsection (1) of this section. [1963 c.440 §6; 1977 c.351 §9; 1977 c.873 §19; 1981 c.617 §25; 1991 c.874 §14; 1997 c.451 §2; 2003 c.427 §9; 2005 c.116 §11; 2007 c.225 §1; 2007 c.768 §54a; 2009 c.174 §5; 2017 c.193 §2]

Source: Section 696.530 — Expiration and renewal of license; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.520 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.520
677.520 Performance of medical services by unlicensed physician assistant prohibited
Status: in_force

Performance of any medical services by a physician assistant after the revocation or suspension of the license by the Oregon Medical Board, after expiration of a temporary license or in the absence of renewal of a license constitutes the unauthorized practice of medicine and subjects the physician assistant to the penalties provided in ORS 677.990 (Penalties) . [Formerly 677.090; 1983 c.486 §67; 1989 c.830 §33; 1999 c.582 §6]

Source: Section 677.520 — Performance of medical services by unlicensed physician assistant prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.150 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.150
686.150 Disciplinary sanctions
Status: in_force

If, pursuant to ORS 686.120 (Grounds for discipline) and 686.135 (License or permit denial and discipline procedures) , the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board determines that disciplinary action is necessary, the board may take any or all of the following actions:

(1) Revoke, suspend or refuse to renew the license;

(2) Place the person on probation;

(3) Suspend execution of an order of the board;

(4) Place limitations on an individual’s license or permit to practice veterinary medicine in Oregon;

(5) Issue a reprimand or assess to the individual the costs of the disciplinary proceedings;

(6) Require board-approved community services; or

(7) Impose a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation. [Amended by 1977 c.399 §7; 1979 c.743 §6; 1985 c.112 §5; 2003 c.178 §3]

Source: Section 686.150 — Disciplinary sanctions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.225 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.225
685.225 Investigation of complaints and alleged violations
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the complaint of a citizen of this state, or upon its own motion, the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine may investigate an alleged violation of this chapter.

(2) In conducting investigations, the board may:

(a) Take evidence;

(b) Take depositions of witnesses, including the person under investigation, in the manner prescribed by law for depositions in civil actions;

(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person under investigation, in the manner prescribed by law for appearances in civil actions;

(d) Require answers to interrogatories; and

(e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents or testimony that pertains to the matter under investigation.

(3) In exercising its authority under subsection (2) of this section, the board or a designee of the board may issue subpoenas. [1989 c.843 §12; 2009 c.43 §34; 2013 c.83 §1]

Source: Section 685.225 — Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.385 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.385
692.385 Enforcement proceedings instituted by board
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever it appears to the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board that any person is engaged or about to engage in any acts or practices which constitute a violation of any statute administered by the board, or any rule or order issued thereunder, the board may institute proceedings in the circuit courts to enforce obedience thereto by injunction, or by other processes, mandatory or otherwise, restraining such person, or its officers, agents, employees and representatives from further violation of such statute, rule or order, and enjoining upon them obedience thereto.

(2) The provisions of this section are in addition to and not in substitution of any other enforcement provisions contained in any statute administered by the board. [1987 c.252 §3]

Source: Section 692.385 — Enforcement proceedings instituted by board; relation to other enforcement provisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.616 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.616
676.616 Final order authority for contested cases related to practice of direct entry midwifery
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office shall delegate the authority to enter a final order for all contested cases related to the practice of direct entry midwifery, as defined in ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) , to the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery. Notwithstanding ORS 183.411 (Delegation of final order authority) , the delegation of authority does not need to be made in writing before the issuance of an order. [2013 c.657 §7]

Source: Section 676.616 — Final order authority for contested cases related to practice of direct entry midwifery , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.220 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.220
675.220 Representation as occupational therapist or therapy assistant prohibited without license
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall practice occupational therapy or purport to be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, or as being able to practice occupational therapy, or to render occupational therapy services, or use the abbreviations designated by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board under ORS 675.320 (Powers of board) unless the person is licensed in accordance with ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) .

(2) ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) to 675.340 (Enforcement procedure) do not apply to:

(a) Employment as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in an institution or an agency of the federal government.

(b) Persons licensed under any other law of this state to do any acts included in the definition of occupational therapy in ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) or persons working under the direction of any such person.

(c) The practice of occupational therapy which is incidental to the planned program of study for students enrolled in an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant program approved by the board. [1977 c.858 §§2,3; 1981 c.250 §2]

Source: Section 675.220 — Representation as occupational therapist or therapy assistant prohibited without license; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.113 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.113
682.113 Action against surety on bond by judgment creditor
Status: in_force

(1) If a judgment rendered against the principal on a bond described under ORS 682.111 (Requirements for bonds) is not settled within 60 days after it has become final, a judgment creditor, for the judgment creditor’s own use and benefit and at the judgment creditor’s sole expense, may bring an action against any surety on the bond. An action brought under this section must be brought in the name of the state. An action under this section may include any action or proceeding to foreclose any lien established upon the real property of a surety under ORS 682.111 (Requirements for bonds) .

(2) For purposes of this section, a judgment is satisfied when any of the following occurs:

(a) Payments in the amounts established by the payment schedule under ORS 682.105 (Proof of financial responsibility required to obtain license) have been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of those amounts.

(b) Judgments rendered for less than the amounts established under ORS 682.105 (Proof of financial responsibility required to obtain license) have been satisfied.

(c) The judgment creditor and the judgment debtor have mutually agreed upon a compromise settlement of the judgment.

(d) The judgment against the judgment debtor has been discharged in bankruptcy. [2003 c.175 §21]

Source: Section 682.113 — Action against surety on bond by judgment creditor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.415 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.415
671.415 Rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

The State Landscape Architect Board, subject to ORS chapter 183, may adopt rules necessary for the board to perform its duties under ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) and 671.995 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459) . [1981 c.536 §11; 1987 c.414 §42d; 2003 c.14 §421]

Source: Section 671.415 — Rulemaking authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.997 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.997
671.997 Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.510 to 671.760
Status: in_force

(1) The State Landscape Contractors Board may impose a civil penalty against a person who violates any provision of ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) or a rule adopted pursuant to ORS 670.310 (Rulemaking authority) , 670.605 (Rules for application of definition of independent contractor) or 671.670 (Rulemaking authority) . The board shall determine the amount of the civil penalty, not to exceed $2,000 for each offense.

(2) The board shall impose civil penalties under this section as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(3) The provisions of this section are in addition to and not in lieu of any other penalty or sanction provided by law.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) If a landscape contracting business commits an act described under ORS 671.610 (Grounds for sanctions against licensee) (5), the board may assess civil penalties or impose license sanctions under this subsection on the landscape contracting business to which the contract is awarded, the landscape contracting business that awards the contract, or both.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a civil penalty imposed on a landscape contracting business for a first offense of committing an act described under ORS 671.610 (Grounds for sanctions against licensee) (5) may not exceed $1,000.

(c) In addition to any civil penalty assessed by the board, if a landscape contracting business has two or more prior offenses for committing acts described under ORS 671.610 (Grounds for sanctions against licensee) (5), the board may impose license sanctions on the landscape contracting business. The license sanctions:

(A) For a third offense may not exceed the suspension of, or refusal to reissue, a license for six months;

(B) For a fourth offense may not exceed revocation of the license for three years; or

(C) For a fifth or subsequent offense may provide for permanent revocation of the license. [Formerly 671.955; 2007 c.541 §40; 2009 c.11 §89; 2015 c.672 §15]

Source: Section 671.997 — Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.510 to 671.760 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.610 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.610
671.610 Grounds for sanctions against licensee
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any civil penalty assessed under ORS 671.997 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.510 to 671.760) , the State Landscape Contractors Board may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew the license of a landscape construction professional or landscape contracting business that does any of the following:

(a) Obtains or attempts to obtain a license under ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) by fraud or material misrepresentation.

(b) Makes a material misrepresentation about the quality of any material or service the person provides.

(c) Performs defective work.

(d) Furnishes defective materials.

(e) Makes misleading statements when advertising services or materials.

(f) Violates a provision of ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) .

(g) Fails to have a replacement bond, letter of credit or deposit on file at the time of a termination, cancellation, reduction or withdrawal of the bond, letter of credit or deposit required by ORS 671.690 (Surety bond, letter of credit or other security) .

(h) Fails to maintain public liability, personal injury and property damage insurance as required by ORS 671.565 (Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements) throughout a licensing period.

(i) Fails to comply with ORS 671.527 (Applicant for landscape contracting business license workers’ compensation coverage) or 671.562 (Landscape contracting business workers’ compensation coverage) .

(j) Fails to provide evidence of workers’ compensation coverage as described in ORS 671.565 (Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements) .

(k) Violates a voluntary compliance agreement entered into under ORS 336.184 (Oregon Student Information Protection Act) and 646.605 (Definitions for ORS 336.184 and 646.605 to 646.652) to 646.652 (District attorney’s reports to Attorney General) .

(L) Performs work for which a permit is required under the state building code without obtaining the required permit, if the work results in the filing of a claim with the board.

(m) Violates a rule or order of the board.

(n) Refuses to comply with a subpoena issued by the board.

(o) Fails to pay in full any amount owed to a claimant under a final order of the board or an arbitration award, or under a judgment rendered in this or any other state.

(p) Does not make payment, including any interest due, for labor or materials contracted for by the person pursuant to a contract for a public improvement within 90 days after the date the person receives payment from a public contracting agency or, if the person is a subcontractor, from the contractor.

(q) Engages in conduct as a landscape construction professional or landscape contracting business that is dishonest or fraudulent or that the board finds injurious to the welfare of the public.

(r) Fails to comply with the requirements of ORS 652.120 (Establishing regular payday) .

(s) Is convicted of a crime under ORS 163.107 (Murder in the first degree) , 163.115 (Murder in the second degree) , 163.185 (Assault in the first degree) , 163.225 (Kidnapping in the second degree) , 163.235 (Kidnapping in the first degree) , 163.355 (Rape in the third degree) , 163.365 (Rape in the second degree) , 163.375 (Rape in the first degree) , 163.385 (Sodomy in the third degree) , 163.395 (Sodomy in the second degree) , 163.405 (Sodomy in the first degree) , 163.408 (Unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree) , 163.411 (Unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree) , 163.415 (Sexual abuse in the third degree) , 163.425 (Sexual abuse in the second degree) , 163.427 (Sexual abuse in the first degree) , 164.055 (Theft in the first degree) , 164.075 (Extortion) , 164.325 (Arson in the first degree) or 164.415 (Robbery in the first degree) , provided that the facts supporting the conviction and all intervening circumstances make the determination to suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew the license consistent with ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) .

(2) The board may suspend or refuse to renew the license of a landscape construction professional or landscape contracting business without prior hearing if, after investigating and setting forth in writing the facts supporting the action, the board determines that continued activity by the landscape construction professional or landscape contracting business poses an imminent threat of serious harm to the public welfare. Facts sufficient to support a suspension or refusal to renew under this subsection include, but are not limited to:

(a) The lack of a surety bond, letter of credit or deposit required under ORS 671.690 (Surety bond, letter of credit or other security) ;

(b) The lack of public liability, personal injury or property damage insurance required under ORS 671.565 (Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements) ;

(c) The lack of workers’ compensation insurance that is required of the licensee under ORS 671.562 (Landscape contracting business workers’ compensation coverage) ;

(d) The hiring of employees while licensed as exempt under ORS 671.525 (Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor) ;

(e) Conduct as a landscape construction professional or a landscape contracting business that is dishonest;

(f) Operation of a landscape contracting business that does not employ at least one licensed landscape construction professional; or

(g) The failure to notify the board of any unpaid court judgment, arbitration award or administrative agency final order as required by ORS 671.563 (Applicant notice of unpaid judgments, awards and orders) .

(3) A person whose license is suspended or refused renewal under subsection (2) of this section may request a hearing within 90 days after receiving the notice of the suspension or refusal to renew. Except as provided in this subsection, the board shall give a contested case hearing requested under this subsection priority over other hearings and schedule the hearing for the earliest practicable date. If a citation is issued to the person and the order of suspension or refusal to renew will terminate by its terms if a court renders a final judgment regarding the citation in favor of the person, the person may request that the board hold the requested contested case hearing in abeyance until after the court has rendered a final judgment.

(4) A person whose license is revoked under this section is not eligible to apply for a license under ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) until two years after the effective date of the revocation.

(5) The board may suspend, revoke or refuse to reissue the license of a landscape contracting business, and may impose a civil penalty, all as provided under ORS 671.997 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.510 to 671.760) (4), if the board determines, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that the landscape contracting business was working with other landscape contracting businesses on the same task and work site where one of the landscape contracting businesses is licensed as an exempt independent contractor under ORS 671.525 (Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor) (2)(b) and the total number of landscape contracting businesses working on the task exceeded:

(a) Two sole proprietors;

(b) One partnership;

(c) One corporation; or

(d) One limited liability company.

(6) The board shall provide by rule a process and criteria that must be met for restoration of a license that has not been permanently revoked. [1971 c.764 §11; 1981 c.536 §23; 1987 c.461 §2; 1989 c.944 §2; 1995 c.645 §1; 1997 c.337 §3; 2001 c.924 §26; 2005 c.609 §14; 2007 c.151 §4; 2007 c.541 §28; 2009 c.11 §87; 2011 c.283 §5; 2019 c.635 §29]

Source: Section 671.610 — Grounds for sanctions against licensee; suspension or refusal of license without prior hearing; hearing; effect of revocation; civil penalty; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.615 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.615
671.615 Installation of backflow assemblies
Status: in_force

The State Landscape Contractors Board may license a landscape construction professional to install backflow assemblies for irrigation systems and ornamental water features. The board, by rule, shall establish qualifications for issuance of a license under this section. A landscape construction professional may install a backflow assembly only if the landscape construction professional is licensed under this section and is the owner of, or employed by, a licensed landscape contracting business. A landscape construction professional installing a backflow assembly may tap into the potable water supply only at a point after the connection between the water system and the customer, as that connection is defined in ORS 448.115 (Definitions for ORS 448.115 to 448.285) . [1987 c.561 §2; 1989 c.944 §3; 1995 c.645 §2; 2001 c.181 §2; 2005 c.609 §15; 2007 c.541 §31]

Source: Section 671.615 — Installation of backflow assemblies; qualification rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.325 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.325
681.325 Issuance of conditional license
Status: in_force

(1) A conditional license permits an individual to practice speech-language pathology or audiology while the person completes the licensing requirements of this chapter.

(2) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may issue a conditional license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology to an applicant who:

(a) Except for the examination and supervised post-graduate professional practice in speech-language pathology or audiology, meets the license requirements under ORS 681.260 (Qualifications for licensure as speech-language pathologist) or 681.264 (Qualifications for licensure as audiologist) ; and

(b) Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that for the term of the conditional license the applicant will practice speech-language pathology or audiology only under the supervision of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist under this chapter.

(3) A conditional license expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.

(4) The board may renew the conditional license for one additional one-year term if the holder:

(a) Continues to meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section;

(b) Submits a conditional license renewal application to the board on the form that the board requires; and

(c) Pays to the board a conditional license renewal fee established by the board. [1995 c.280 §8; 2005 c.698 §11]

Note: 681.325 (Issuance of conditional license) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 681 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 681.325 — Issuance of conditional license; scope of practice; renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.410 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.410
692.410 Environmentally sound practices
Status: in_force

The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall adopt rules promoting environmentally sound death care practices. [2009 c.709 §7]

Note: 692.410 (Environmentally sound practices) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 692 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 692.410 — Environmentally sound practices; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.220 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.220
671.220 Board action to enjoin violations
Status: in_force

(1) If the State Board of Architect Examiners determines that a person is engaging in or is about to engage in an activity that violates ORS 671.020 (Prohibition on engaging in practice of architecture or use of title without valid certificate of registration) or 671.041 (Certificate of registration for business entity) , the board may bring an action to restrain the activity or proposed activity. An appropriate circuit court may issue an injunction without proof of actual damages, but the injunction does not relieve the defendant in the action from the imposition of a civil penalty for a violation of ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) .

(2) A person may not bring or maintain an action related to the practice of architecture in a court of this state unless the person alleges and proves that at the time the person engaged in the practice of architecture, the person was a registered architect or was a foreign architect acting in compliance with ORS 671.020 (Prohibition on engaging in practice of architecture or use of title without valid certificate of registration) . An architectural firm may not bring or maintain an action related to the practice of architecture in a court of this state unless the architectural firm was a registered architectural firm at the time the architectural firm engaged in the practice of architecture.

(3) ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) do not prevent a person from representing the person’s membership in or affiliation with any bona fide professional or trade organization unless the person makes the representation to advance the person’s unlawful practice of architecture or unlawful attempt to engage in the practice of architecture. [Amended by 1961 c.585 §7; 1977 c.803 §16; 1983 c.389 §3; 1989 c.795 §§2,5; 1991 c.734 §64; 1995 c.327 §2; 1995 c.762 §1; 1997 c.643 §13; 1999 c.1084 §58; 2013 c.196 §14; 2023 c.70 §16]

Source: Section 671.220 — Board action to enjoin violations; standing to bring action related to practice of architecture; person’s representation as member in or affiliate of professional or trade organization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.643 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.643
673.643 Preparation of tax returns by corporation, firm or partnership
Status: in_force

(1) A sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other legal entity, through individuals who are authorized within this state to render those services, may engage in the preparation, or in advising or assisting in the preparation of personal income tax returns for another and for valuable consideration and represent that it is so engaged if the entity:

(a) Registers annually with the State Board of Tax Practitioners in the manner prescribed by the board;

(b) Designates and reports in the manner prescribed by the board the authorized individual or individuals who are responsible for the tax return preparation activities and decisions of the entity; and

(c) Complies with ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) and the rules adopted by the board.

(2) A sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other legal entity shall not be relieved of responsibility for the conduct or acts of its agents, employees or officers by reason of its compliance with subsection (1) of this section, nor shall a licensed tax consultant be relieved of responsibility for professional services performed by reason of employment by or relationship with such sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other legal entity.

(3) A sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other legal entity shall not engage in tax return preparation activities under subsection (1) of this section if the tax consultant, or the proprietor, a partner, a principal, an officer, director or manager, or a shareholder of the entity, is:

(a) An individual whose license as a tax consultant or tax preparer under ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) is permanently revoked.

(b) An individual to whom the board has refused to issue or renew a license on the basis of dishonest conduct or conduct involving tax preparation.

(c) An individual whose occupational license, permit or registration has been revoked or refused by another state regulatory agency or the Internal Revenue Service for dishonest conduct or conduct involving tax preparation.

(d) A sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other legal entity prohibited from engaging in tax return preparation activities under subsection (1) of this section by reason of this subsection.

(4) The shareholders referred to in subsection (3) of this section are:

(a) If the corporation is publicly traded, a shareholder that owns more than 10 percent in value of the outstanding stock of the corporation.

(b) If the corporation is not publicly traded, any shareholder.

(5) For purposes of subsections (3) and (4) of this section, “publicly traded” means traded on an established securities market.

(6) If a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other legal entity must sever a relationship in order that it may engage or may continue to engage in tax preparation activities in compliance with this section, the entity shall be allowed a reasonable time to sever the relationship. Except as provided under subsection (7) of this section, the time allowed to sever a relationship shall not exceed 180 days after the board gives notice that the severance is required. The notice shall include a statement affording an opportunity for hearing on the issue of severance. The notice and all proceedings conducted under this section shall be in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(7) If a hearing is requested under subsection (6) of this section, or if an appeal is taken of the board’s order following hearing, the board or court may allow additional time for the affected parties to comply with any order requiring severance. [1975 c.464 §10; 1989 c.351 §1; 1991 c.138 §1]

Source: Section 673.643 — Preparation of tax returns by corporation, firm or partnership; requirements; liability; prohibitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.180 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.180
701.180 Alternative mediation or arbitration process
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 36.600 (Definitions) to 36.740 (Relationship to electronic signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) , any other provision of law or any contractual provision, failure of a contractor to initiate mediation or arbitration proceedings within 30 days after notification by the Construction Contractors Board of a complaint under ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) is a waiver by the contractor of any contractual right to a mediation or arbitration process in lieu of mediation by the board under ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) . If the parties do not resolve or settle the dispute pursuant to board mediation under ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) , unless otherwise provided by law regarding a dispute described under ORS 652.140 (Payment of wages on termination of employment) or 653.010 (Definitions for ORS 653.010 to 653.261) to 653.261 (Minimum employment conditions) , the complainant must comply with any contractual provision for mediation or arbitration of the dispute as a condition for obtaining the judgment required under ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) (5). [Subsection (1) enacted as 1989 c.430 §5; subsection (2) enacted as 1989 c.928 §21; 1991 c.67 §187; 1991 c.181 §12; 2001 c.197 §17; 2001 c.414 §11; 2003 c.598 §52; 2007 c.793 §21; 2011 c.630 §§51,71; 2016 c.99 §13]

Source: Section 701.180 — Alternative mediation or arbitration process; waiver and compliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.062 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.062
702.062 Appointment of Department of Education as agent for service of process
Status: in_force

(1) By acting as an athlete agent in Oregon, a nonresident individual appoints the Department of Education as the individual’s agent for service of process in any civil action in Oregon related to the individual’s acting as an athlete agent in Oregon.

(2) The department may issue subpoenas for any material that is relevant to the administration of ORS 702.005 (Definitions) to 702.065 (Uniformity of law) , 702.991 (Criminal penalties) and 702.994 (Civil penalties) . [2005 c.525 §3]

Source: Section 702.062 — Appointment of Department of Education as agent for service of process; subpoenas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.460 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.460
687.460 Duty to report prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a licensed direct entry midwife who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) . [2009 c.536 §28]

Source: Section 687.460 — Duty to report prohibited conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.265 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.265
696.265 Recognition of nonresident real estate licensee
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 696.040 (Single act sufficient to constitute professional real estate activity) to 696.232 (License status of employee of agency) and 696.255 (Nonresident license equivalent to appointment of commissioner as agent for service of process) , the Real Estate Commissioner may prescribe by rule the terms and conditions for license recognition of a nonresident real estate broker or salesperson and for reciprocity agreements with other states and countries, including but not limited to application procedures, license qualifications, license maintenance, limitations on activities and license renewal requirements. [1989 c.532 §4; 1999 c.470 §3; 2001 c.300 §24]

Note: 696.265 (Recognition of nonresident real estate licensee) was added to and made a part of 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 696.265 — Recognition of nonresident real estate licensee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.635 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.635
672.635 Record of board proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Geologist Examiners shall keep a public record of its proceedings.

(2) All official records of the board, or affidavits by the administrator as to the content of such records, shall be prima facie evidence of all matters required to be kept therein.

(3) The administrator shall make available, upon request and payment of actual cost, an annual roster showing the names and addresses of all registered geologists and certified specialists. [1977 c.612 §16; 1987 c.454 §2; 1997 c.107 §1]

Source: Section 672.635 — Record of board proceedings; roster , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.701 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.701
676.701 Publicly available list of authorized temporary staffing agencies
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office shall publish and maintain on a publicly available website operated by or on behalf of the office a list of temporary staffing agencies authorized under ORS 676.698 (Temporary staffing agency authorization) . [2022 c.92 §3]

Source: Section 676.701 — Publicly available list of authorized temporary staffing agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.370 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.370
686.370 Examination for license
Status: in_force

(1) All applicants for a veterinary technician license shall be given a written examination to determine their knowledge of animal care, handling, basic comparative mammalian health records, applied clinical laboratory procedures and basic animal diseases and such other subjects as the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board deems advisable. The examination shall be designed to test both the scientific and practical knowledge of the applicants. The written examination shall be so conducted that the members of the board do not know the name of the applicant whose answers are being graded until after the judging or grading is completed.

(2) Veterinary technicians must have successfully passed an examination administered by the board. The board by rule may establish deadlines, scores, application procedures and other details. [1975 c.619 §9; 1987 c.651 §9; 1993 c.491 §14; 2003 c.178 §5]

Source: Section 686.370 — Examination for license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.624 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.624
696.624 Consent by nonresident real estate marketing organization to service of summons or process required
Status: in_force

(1) Every nonresident real estate marketing organization, at the time of licensing, shall file with the Real Estate Commissioner an irrevocable consent that if, in any suit or action commenced against the nonresident organization in this state arising out of a violation of any provision of ORS 696.603 (License requirement) , 696.606 (Real estate marketing organization license) or 696.612 (Grounds for disciplinary action) , personal service of summons or process upon the nonresident organization cannot be made in this state after the exercise of due diligence, a valid service may be made upon the nonresident organization by service on the commissioner.

(2) The consent shall be in writing, executed and verified by an officer of the real estate marketing organization and shall set forth:

(a) The name of the real estate marketing organization.

(b) The address to which documents served upon the commissioner are to be forwarded.

(c) If the real estate marketing organization is a corporation or unincorporated association, that the consent signed by such officer was authorized by resolution duly adopted by the board of directors.

(3) The address for forwarding documents served under this section may be changed by filing a new consent in the form prescribed in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) Service on the commissioner of any summons or process shall be made by delivery to the commissioner or a clerk on duty in any office of the commissioner, and shall include duplicate copies of such summons or process, together with duplicate copies of any papers required by law to be delivered in connection with such service.

(5) When the commissioner is served with any such summons or process, the commissioner shall immediately cause one of the copies thereof, with any accompanying papers, to be forwarded by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the real estate marketing organization at the address set forth in the consent.

(6) The commissioner shall keep a record of all summonses and processes, notices and demands served upon the commissioner under this section, and shall record therein the time of such service and the action with reference thereto. [1995 c.217 §11]

Source: Section 696.624 — Consent by nonresident real estate marketing organization to service of summons or process required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).