ORS § 670.350 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.350
670.350 Administration of professional qualification examinations
Status: in_force

Each professional licensing and advisory board that is authorized or required by law to administer an examination as part of its determination of professional qualifications shall administer such examinations at least once each year at such time and place as the board shall designate. [1971 c.753 §18; 1987 c.414 §104]

Source: Section 670.350 — Administration of professional qualification examinations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.995 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.995
700.995 Criminal penalty
Status: in_force

Violation of ORS 700.020 (Registration required) is a Class B misdemeanor. [2003 c.547 §89]

Note: 700.995 (Criminal penalty) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 700 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 700.995 — Criminal penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.748 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.748
676.748 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to establish:

(a) A process for issuing licenses to practice genetic counseling;

(b) A process for renewing licenses to practice genetic counseling;

(c) Fees for issuing and renewing licenses to practice genetic counseling;

(d) Qualifications for applicants for initial licensure and licensure renewal; and

(e) Guidelines by which a licensed genetic counselor shall provide to a patient, or a patient’s family, when and in the manner consistent with the practice of patient- and family-centered care, contact information for support programs and services related to the patient’s genetic or medical condition or disease, including information for hotlines, resource centers, local and national organizations and other educational programs.

(2) The office may adopt:

(a) Rules to approve certification issued by a national certification organization for genetic counselors; and

(b) Other rules necessary to carry out ORS 676.730 (Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748) to 676.748 (Rules) . [2021 c.231 §7]

Source: Section 676.748 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.019 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.019
682.019 Receipt and disbursement of federal funds
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority may receive and disburse such federal funds as may be available for carrying out any of the provisions of ORS 820.330 (Failure to make, maintain and make available ambulance records) to 820.380 (Illegal ambulance or emergency vehicle sirens) or this chapter. [Formerly 682.295; 2009 c.595 §1064]

Source: Section 682.019 — Receipt and disbursement of federal funds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.240 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.240
674.240 Duty to report unethical or unprofessional conduct
Status: in_force

Any employee of an appraisal management company who has reasonable basis to believe that an appraiser has failed to comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, is violating the law or is otherwise engaging in unethical or unprofessional conduct, shall notify the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board if the appraiser’s conduct is likely to have a material effect on the value assigned to the real estate being appraised. [2011 c.447 §17]

Note: See note under 674.200 (Definitions for ORS 674.200 to 674.250) .

Source: Section 674.240 — Duty to report unethical or unprofessional conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.160 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.160
675.160 Mental Health Regulatory Agency
Status: in_force

(1) The Mental Health Regulatory Agency is created to provide for the more effective coordination of administrative and regulatory functions of the regulated boards involved in protecting the public through the licensing and regulation of professions in this state that are related to behavioral and mental health.

(2) The agency shall provide a uniform structure and accountability for the regulated boards under the administration of the agency to protect the public from harm. The agency’s focus is to:

(a) Promote effective behavioral and mental health policy that protects the public from incompetent or unauthorized individuals and allows consumers to select a provider from a range of safe options.

(b) Provide outreach and training to stakeholders to improve compliance with public health and safety standards and to involve stakeholders in the regulation of various disciplines and fields of practice.

(c) Form partnerships and work in collaboration with local and state governmental agencies, educators, organizations and other affected entities to encourage diverse opinions and perspectives.

(d) Provide the regulated boards with a standardized administrative forum and procedures for operation, fiscal services, licensing, enforcement and complaint resolution.

(e) Resolve disputes between regulated boards regarding the scope of practice of persons with authorizations in regulated professions. [2017 c.104 §1]

Note: 675.160 (Mental Health Regulatory Agency) to 675.178 (Agency director appointment) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 675 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 675.160 — Mental Health Regulatory Agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.765 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.765
675.765 Confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

A licensee or any employee of the licensee shall not disclose any communication given the licensee by a client in the course of noninvestigatory professional activity when such communication was given to enable the licensee to aid the client, except:

(1) When the client or those persons legally responsible for the affairs of the client give consent to the disclosure;

(2) When the client initiates legal action or makes a complaint against the licensed professional counselor or licensed marriage and family therapist to the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists;

(3) When the communication reveals the intent to commit a crime or harmful act;

(4) When the communication reveals that a minor is or is suspected to be the victim of a crime, abuse or neglect; or

(5) When responding to an inquiry by the board made during the course of an investigation into the conduct of the licensee under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) to 676.180 (Notice prior to disclosure) . [1989 c.721 §8; 2001 c.120 §4]

Source: Section 675.765 — Confidentiality of information; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.525 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.525
679.525 Amalgam separators required in certain dental facilities
Status: in_force

Each dental facility constructed on or after January 1, 2008, shall have amalgam separators that meet the requirements of ORS 679.520 (Treatment of dental waste materials containing mercury) (1)(b). [2007 c.517 §3]

Note: 679.525 (Amalgam separators required in certain dental facilities) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 679 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 679.525 — Amalgam separators required in certain dental facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.270 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.270
681.270 License and conditional license application
Status: in_force

(1) A person desiring to obtain a license or conditional license from the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall make application to the board.

(2) The application shall be made upon a form and in the manner prescribed by the board.

(3) The application required by this section shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee established by the board. [Formerly 694.355; 1995 c.280 §6; 2005 c.698 §7]

Source: Section 681.270 — License and conditional license application; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.010
692.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Alkaline hydrolysis” or “hydrolysis” means the technical process for reducing human remains by placing the remains in a dissolution chamber that uses heat, pressure, water and base chemical agents, in a licensed hydrolysis facility, to reduce human remains to bone fragments and essential elements.

(2) “Board” means the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board.

(3) “Cemetery” means any one, or a combination of more than one, of the following, in a place used, or intended to be used, and dedicated, for cemetery purposes:

(a) A burial park, for earth interments;

(b) A mausoleum, for crypt interments;

(c) A columbarium, for permanent interments of cremated or reduced remains;

(d) A scattering garden or other designated area above or below ground where a person may pay to establish a memorial of cremated or reduced remains; or

(e) A cenotaph, the primary purpose of which is to provide an area where a person may pay to establish a memorial to honor a person whose remains may be interred elsewhere or whose remains cannot be recovered.

(4) “Exempt operating cemetery” means an operating cemetery that has 10 or fewer interments annually.

(5) “Final disposition” means the burial, interment, cremation, dissolution, reduction or other disposition of human remains authorized by the board by rule.

(6) “Holding room” means a room that is located in a licensed facility for the care, storage or holding of dead human bodies prior to effecting disposition.

(7) “Immediate disposition company” means any business licensed under this chapter, other than a licensed funeral establishment, where a licensed funeral service practitioner operates the business of immediate final disposition and where business records are kept.

(8) “Natural organic reduction” means the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil.

(9) “Operating cemetery” means a cemetery that:

(a) Performs interments;

(b) Has fiduciary responsibility for endowment care, general care or special care funds; or

(c) Has outstanding preneed service contracts for unperformed services.

(10) “Reduced remains” means the remains of a human body after completion of reduction.

(11) “Reduction” means alkaline hydrolysis, natural organic reduction and any other method of final disposition of human remains authorized by the board.

(12) “Rental cover” means a partial enclosure that appears similar to a casket that is utilized for viewing purposes and surrounds the burial, cremation or alternative container. [Amended by 1957 c.596 §1; 1983 c.810 §3; 1985 c.207 §7; 1987 c.252 §10; 1989 c.177 §1; 1997 c.638 §2; 2001 c.224 §1; 2007 c.436 §1; 2009 c.709 §1; 2021 c.296 §19]

Source: Section 692.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.190 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.190
692.190 Application for registration as funeral service practitioner trainee or embalmer trainee
Status: in_force

(1) An individual who wishes to train to be a funeral service practitioner or embalmer shall apply to the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board for registration as a funeral service practitioner trainee or an embalmer trainee upon a form provided by the board. The individual must consent to a background check, including any information required by the Department of State Police. The application must be accompanied by the fee established under ORS 692.160 (License, certificate and registration fees) .

(2) A funeral service practitioner trainee must be supervised by a funeral service practitioner practicing in this state who is licensed by and in good standing with the board.

(3) An embalmer trainee must be under the direct supervision of an embalmer practicing in this state who is licensed by and in good standing with the board.

(4) A trainee registered under this section may not perform activities regulated under this chapter unless:

(a) The activities are performed under the supervision of a licensee; and

(b) The activities fall within the scope of the training for which the trainee is registered.

(5) To complete training required to be a funeral service practitioner or an embalmer, an individual must:

(a) Complete and document the requisite number of cases as determined by the board by rule;

(b) Demonstrate the requisite competencies as determined by the board by rule; and

(c) Meet any other requirement established by the board by rule.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A licensed funeral service practitioner who is in good standing with the board or a licensed embalmer who is in good standing with the board may serve as a preceptor for interns enrolled in an accredited funeral service education program that is registered with the board.

(b) A licensed funeral service practitioner or licensed embalmer must notify the board in a manner and form prescribed by the board by rule when beginning or ceasing service as a preceptor under this subsection.

(c) A preceptor must directly supervise the activities of interns. An intern may not perform activities regulated under this chapter unless:

(A) The activities are performed under the supervision of a preceptor; and

(B) The activities are performed for or as part of the funeral service education program.

(7) The board shall adopt rules under which the board may confer credit for training performed by:

(a) An applicant under ORS 692.140 (Reciprocity for embalmers or funeral service practitioners) ; or

(b) An applicant whose registration under this section has lapsed. [Amended by 1973 c.411 §7; 1981 c.719 §8; 1983 c.810 §12; 1985 c.207 §13; 1989 c.177 §9; 1993 c.275 §1; 1997 c.97 §1; 1997 c.638 §9; 2007 c.170 §2; 2011 c.74 §1; 2015 c.367 §9]

Source: Section 692.190 — Application for registration as funeral service practitioner trainee or embalmer trainee; requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.149 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.149
701.149 Status reports
Status: in_force

(1) If the Construction Contractors Board suspends the processing of a complaint because of the complaint having been submitted to a court or arbitrator or because of a court having stayed action on the complaint, the board may require that the complainant provide status reports on the pending court action or arbitration. The board may dismiss or close a complaint filed under ORS 701.139 (Complaint validity) if the complainant fails to submit status reports on a pending court action or arbitration.

(2) ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) to 183.690 (Office of Administrative Hearings Oversight Committee) do not limit in any way the ability of the board to make full use of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation or referral for arbitration, to resolve complaints against contractors filed under ORS 701.139 (Complaint validity) . [2005 c.207 §2; 2007 c.793 §18; 2011 c.630 §§48,68; 2016 c.99 §10]

Source: Section 701.149 — Status reports; alternative dispute resolution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.056 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.056
701.056 Licensing application fee
Status: in_force

Each applicant shall pay to the Construction Contractors Board:

(1) For an application for the issuance or renewal of a contractor license, an application fee as determined by the board under ORS 701.238 (Determination of licensing application fee) .

(2) For an application for changes to a contractor license, other than changes due to clerical errors by the board, an application fee established by board rule. [Formerly 701.125]

Source: Section 701.056 — Licensing application fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.700 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.700
673.700 Disciplinary action
Status: in_force

The State Board of Tax Practitioners may refuse to issue or renew a tax consultant or preparer’s license, or may suspend or revoke a tax consultant or preparer’s license, or may reprimand any person licensed as a tax consultant or tax preparer for:

(1) Violation of ORS 673.615 (Prohibited acts) , 673.705 (Prohibited acts) or 673.712 (Refund anticipation loan disclosures) .

(2) Failure to keep the records required by ORS 673.690 (Tax consultant’s records) .

(3) Negligence or incompetence in tax consultant or tax preparer practice or when acting in the capacity of a tax preparer or tax consultant in another state, or under an exempt status or in preparation of the personal income tax return for another state or the federal government.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Conduct resulting in a conviction of a felony under the laws of any state or of the United States. However, such conduct may be considered only to the extent permissible under the provisions of ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction) ; or

(b) Conviction of any crime, an essential element of which is dishonesty, fraud or deception, under the laws of any state or of the United States.

(5) Conviction of willful failure to pay any tax or estimated tax, file any tax return, keep records or supply information required under the tax laws of any state or of the United States, or conviction of the willful making, rendering, delivery, disclosure, signing or verifying of any false or fraudulent list, return, account, statement or other document, or of supplying any false or fraudulent information, required under the tax laws of any state or of the United States.

(6) Failure to comply with continuing education requirements under ORS 673.655 (Continuing education requirement) or under ORS 673.667 (Inactive status) unless such requirements have been waived by the board.

(7) Violation of the code of professional conduct prescribed by the board.

(8) Failure to pay any civil penalty incurred under ORS 673.735 (Civil penalties) within the time determined by the board.

(9) Cancellation, revocation or refusal to renew by any state or federal agency of, or entry of a consent order, stipulated agreement or judgment related to, the person’s authority to practice law, to practice as a certified public accountant or a public accountant or to practice under other regulatory law in any state, or to practice as an enrolled agent, if the grounds for the cancellation, revocation, refusal to renew, consent order, stipulated agreement or judgment were related to income tax preparation or if dishonesty, fraud or deception was involved.

(10) Cancellation, revocation or refusal to renew by any state or federal agency of, or entry of a consent order, stipulated agreement or judgment related to, a business’s authority to conduct operations related to the practice of law, certified public accountancy, public accountancy or other services provided under regulatory law in any state, or to provide enrolled agent services, if the grounds for the cancellation, revocation, refusal to renew, consent order, stipulated agreement or judgment involved the conduct or actions of the licensee or applicant and:

(a) Were related to income tax preparation; or

(b) Involved dishonesty, fraud or deception. [1973 c.387 §20; 1975 c.464 §21; 1983 c.110 §6; 1985 c.559 §9; 2001 c.136 §1; 2005 c.331 §6]

Source: Section 673.700 — Disciplinary action; grounds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.059 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.059
702.059 Retention of records
Status: in_force

(1) An athlete agent shall retain the following records for a period of five years:

(a) The name and address of each individual represented by the athlete agent;

(b) Any agency contract entered into by the athlete agent; and

(c) Any direct costs incurred by the athlete agent in the recruitment or solicitation of a student athlete to enter into an agency contract.

(2) Records required by subsection (1) of this section to be retained are open to inspection by the Department of Education during normal business hours of the athlete agent. [2005 c.525 §16]

Source: Section 702.059 — Retention of records; inspection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.655 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.655
671.655 Deposit of moneys
Status: in_force

Except as the State Landscape Contractors Board may otherwise provide under ORS 182.462 (Budgets for semi-independent state agencies) (1)(e), the board shall deposit moneys received as fees or civil penalties into the account created by the board pursuant to ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) . [2005 c.609 §6; 2011 c.110 §5]

Source: Section 671.655 — Deposit of moneys , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.160 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.160
676.160 Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) to 676.180 (Notice prior to disclosure) , “health professional regulatory board” means the:

(1) State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology;

(2) State Board of Chiropractic Examiners;

(3) State Board of Licensed Social Workers;

(4) Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists;

(5) Oregon Board of Dentistry;

(6) State Board of Massage Therapists;

(7) State Mortuary and Cemetery Board;

(8) Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine;

(9) Oregon State Board of Nursing;

(10) Oregon Board of Optometry;

(11) State Board of Pharmacy;

(12) Oregon Medical Board;

(13) Occupational Therapy Licensing Board;

(14) Oregon Board of Physical Therapy;

(15) Oregon Board of Psychology;

(16) Board of Medical Imaging;

(17) Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board; and

(18) Oregon Health Authority, to the extent that the authority licenses emergency medical services providers. [1997 c.791 §1; 1999 c.537 §4; 2001 c.274 §4; 2009 c.43 §9; 2009 c.442 §44; 2009 c.595 §1051; 2009 c.768 §33; 2009 c.833 §25; 2011 c.630 §22; 2011 c.703 §45; 2015 c.674 §7; 2017 c.6 §23; 2017 c.101 §8; 2019 c.43 §6]

Source: Section 676.160 — Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.490 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.490
681.490 Investigation of complaints and alleged violations
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology:

(a) May, upon its own motion, investigate any alleged violation of this chapter.

(b) Shall, upon the complaint of any resident of this state, investigate any alleged violation of this chapter.

(2) In the conduct of investigations, the board may:

(a) Take evidence;

(b) Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;

(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person charged, before the board in person the same as in civil cases;

(d) Require answers to interrogatories; and

(e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents and testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation.

(3) In exercising its authority under subsection (2) of this section, the board may issue subpoenas over the signature of the board chairperson, vice chairperson or executive director and the seal of the board in the name of the State of Oregon.

(4) The board may bring a cause of action for injunction or other appropriate remedy to enforce any provision of this chapter.

(5) In addition to or in lieu of any other sanction permitted under this chapter, the board may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation of the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted by the board under this chapter. A civil penalty imposed under this section shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . [1989 c.843 §4; 1995 c.280 §24; 2005 c.698 §21; 2011 c.133 §10]

Source: Section 681.490 — Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas; remedies; civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.095 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.095
686.095 Issuance of licenses
Status: in_force

If upon an examination judged by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board sufficiently comprehensive to enable the applicant to actively engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in this state, the applicant demonstrates a scientific and practical knowledge of the art of veterinary medicine, and the applicant complies with the other provisions of this chapter, the board shall issue a license to the applicant to practice veterinary medicine in this state. The license shall be signed by the president and executive director of the board, and attested by the board’s seal. [1953 c.624 §8; 2003 c.163 §2]

Source: Section 686.095 — Issuance of licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.143 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.143
701.143 Requirement for timely filing of complaints
Status: in_force

The Construction Contractors Board may not process a complaint against a licensed contractor, including a complaint based upon a court judgment or an arbitration award, unless the complaint is filed with the board in a timely manner as follows:

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if the owner of a new structure files the complaint, the board must receive the complaint no later than the earlier of:

(a) One year after the date the structure was first occupied; or

(b) Two years after substantial completion of the structure by the contractor filed against.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if the owner of an existing structure files the complaint, the board must receive the complaint no later than one year after the date the work was substantially completed by the contractor filed against.

(3) Regardless of whether the complaint involves a new or an existing structure, if the owner of the structure files the complaint and the licensed contractor failed to begin the work, the board must receive the complaint no later than one year after the date the parties entered into the contract.

(4) Regardless of whether the complaint involves a new or an existing structure, if the owner of the structure files the complaint and the licensed contractor failed to substantially complete the work, the board must receive the complaint no later than one year after the date the contractor ceased to work on the structure.

(5) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a licensed contractor files the complaint against the licensed contractor performing work as a subcontractor on a new structure, the board must receive the complaint no later than the earlier of:

(a) Fourteen months after the date the structure was first occupied; or

(b) Two years after substantial completion of the structure.

(6) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a licensed contractor files the complaint against the licensed contractor performing work as a subcontractor on an existing structure, the board must receive the complaint no later than 14 months after the date the work on the structure was substantially completed.

(7) If a licensed contractor files the complaint against the licensed contractor performing work as a subcontractor on a structure and the subcontractor failed to substantially complete the work, the board must receive the complaint no later than 14 months after the date the subcontractor ceased to work on the structure.

(8) If the licensed contractor’s employee, subcontractor or material or equipment supplier files the complaint, the board must receive the complaint no later than one year after the date the contractor incurred the indebtedness.

(9) The filing of a complaint with the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries for unpaid wages constitutes the filing of a complaint for purposes of establishing timeliness of the filing of a complaint under this section. [2001 c.197 §2 and 2001 c.414 §2; 2007 c.793 §13; 2019 c.444 §7]

Source: Section 701.143 — Requirement for timely filing of complaints; timelines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.585 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.585
688.585 Board of Medical Imaging Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Except for moneys otherwise designated by statute, all fees, contributions and other moneys received by the Board of Medical Imaging must be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the account. All moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the board to be used by the board for purposes of ORS 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) and 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) . Any interest or other income from moneys in the account shall be credited to the account.

(2) The board shall keep a record of all moneys deposited in the account. The record shall indicate by separate cumulative accounts the source from which the moneys are derived and the individual activity or program for which each withdrawal is charged. [1977 c.534 §23; 2005 c.726 §15; 2009 c.833 §20; 2013 c.240 §17]

Source: Section 688.585 — Board of Medical Imaging Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.540 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.540
679.540 Oral disease prevention services
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Dental provider” means a licensed dentist, dental hygienist or other dental practitioner or a dental care team or clinic that provides the following core services:

(A) Comprehensive dental care;

(B) Basic preventive dental services;

(C) Referral to dental specialists; and

(D) Family centered dental care.

(b) “Health worker” means “traditional health worker” as defined by the Oregon Health Authority by rule.

(2) The Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with coordinated care organizations and dental care organizations in this state, shall adopt rules and procedures for the training and certification of health workers to provide oral disease prevention services and for the reimbursement of oral disease prevention services provided by certified health workers.

(3) The rules adopted under subsection (2) of this section must prescribe the training required for certification, including instruction on:

(a) The performance of dental risk assessments; and

(b) The provision of oral disease prevention services.

(4) The authority shall adopt rules requiring that a certified health worker:

(a) Refer patients to dental providers; and

(b) Recommend to patients, or to the parent or legal guardian of a patient, that the patient visit a dental provider at least once annually. [2015 c.542 §1]

Note: 679.540 (Oral disease prevention services) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 679 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 679.540 — Oral disease prevention services; reimbursement; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.620 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.620
688.620 Practice of fluoroscopy by advanced practice registered nurse
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Advanced practice registered nurse” means a person who meets the requirements of ORS 678.025 (Use of title “Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.”) .

(b) “Fluoroscopy” has the meaning given that term in ORS 688.510 (Certificate to practice fluoroscopy) .

(c) “Medical imaging licensee” has the meaning given that term in ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) .

(d) “Radiography” has the meaning given that term in ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) .

(e) “Supervise fluoroscopy” means to provide direction to and consult with the medical imaging licensee who specializes in radiography and who is operating the fluoroscopic X-ray equipment.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, an advanced practice registered nurse may not supervise fluoroscopy unless the advanced practice registered nurse:

(a) Holds an active permit issued by the Board of Medical Imaging issued under this section;

(b) Supervises fluoroscopy only while a medical imaging licensee who specializes in radiography is operating the fluoroscopic X-ray equipment; and

(c) Complies with this section and any rule adopted by the Board of Medical Imaging, the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Oregon Health Authority related to fluoroscopy.

(3) The Board of Medical Imaging shall issue a permit to supervise fluoroscopy to an advanced practice registered nurse who:

(a) Meets any educational and examination requirements, and pays any related fees, established by the Board of Medical Imaging, the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the authority;

(b) Submits an application to the Board of Medical Imaging in a form and manner prescribed by the board;

(c) Pays a permit application fee established by the board by rule; and

(d) Meets the standards of ethical and professional conduct established by a credentialing organization or professional society related to the practice of medical imaging, as approved by the board by rule.

(4) The Board of Medical Imaging shall renew a permit issued under this section if the advanced practice registered nurse:

(a) Submits a renewal application to the board in a form and manner prescribed by the board;

(b) Pays a renewal fee established by the board by rule; and

(c) Completes any continuing education required by the board by rule.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An advanced practice registered nurse may, under the supervision of a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or an advanced practice registered nurse who holds a permit issued under this section, supervise fluoroscopy as part of an educational plan or program for the purpose of meeting any educational requirements to be eligible for a permit under this section.

(b) Fluoroscopic X-ray equipment used under this subsection must be operated by a medical imaging licensee who specializes in radiography.

(6) Nothing in this section authorizes an advanced practice registered nurse to operate fluoroscopic X-ray equipment.

(7) A person other than a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or an advanced practice registered nurse authorized under this section may not supervise fluoroscopy unless specifically allowed by law.

(8) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Board of Medical Imaging may refuse to issue or renew a permit under this section or may suspend or revoke a permit under this section if the applicant or permit holder violates a provision of this section or a rule adopted by the Board of Medical Imaging, the Oregon State Board of Nursing or the authority related to fluoroscopy.

(9) The Board of Medical Imaging, the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the authority may adopt rules as necessary to carry out this section. Any rules adopted under this section must include rules establishing a waiver process through which an advanced practice registered nurse may submit documentation demonstrating sufficient experience or education to exempt the advanced practice registered nurse from any clinical or didactic educational requirements adopted by the Board of Medical Imaging under subsection (3) of this section. [2019 c.128 §1]

Source: Section 688.620 — Practice of fluoroscopy by advanced practice registered nurse; permit; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.750 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.750
678.750 Applicability of licensing requirements to administrators of organizations that rely on spiritual care and treatment
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) or the rules adopted under ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) may be construed to require an individual, who is employed to administer an institution exempted under ORS 441.065 (Exemption of certain religious institutions) as an institution that is operated by and for persons who rely on spiritual means alone for the care and treatment of the sick, to demonstrate proficiency in any medical techniques or to meet any medical educational qualifications or medical standards not in accord with the remedial care and treatment provided in the institution. Any license issued under ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) to an individual described in this subsection shall indicate the limited extent of the authority of the individual to act as an administrator.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not limit or prohibit the operator of an institution from enforcing any religious affiliation requirements imposed as a bona fide occupational qualification or business necessity or as otherwise permitted by section 703(e) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or other provision of federal law. [1971 c.663 §8; 1997 c.574 §1; 2009 c.768 §19]

Source: Section 678.750 — Applicability of licensing requirements to administrators of organizations that rely on spiritual care and treatment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.188 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.188
677.188 Definitions for ORS 677.190
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 677.190 (Grounds for suspending, revoking or refusing to grant license, registration or certification) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Fraud or misrepresentation” means the intentional misrepresentation or misstatement of a material fact, concealment of or failure to make known any material fact, or any other means by which misinformation or a false impression knowingly is given.

(2) “Fraudulent claim” means a claim submitted to any patient, insurance or indemnity association, company or individual for the purpose of gaining compensation, which the person making the claim knows to be false.

(3) “Manifestly incurable condition, sickness, disease or injury” means one that is declared to be incurable by competent physicians or by other recognized authority.

(4) “Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct” means conduct unbecoming a person licensed to practice medicine or podiatry, or detrimental to the best interests of the public, and includes:

(a) Any conduct or practice contrary to recognized standards of ethics of the medical or podiatric profession or any conduct or practice which does or might constitute a danger to the health or safety of a patient or the public or any conduct, practice or condition which does or might adversely affect a physician’s ability safely and skillfully to practice medicine or podiatry;

(b) Willful performance of any surgical or medical treatment which is contrary to acceptable medical standards; and

(c) Willful and repeated ordering or performance of unnecessary laboratory tests or radiologic studies; administration of unnecessary treatment; employment of outmoded, unproved or unscientific treatments; failure to obtain consultations when failing to do so is not consistent with the standard of care; or otherwise utilizing medical service for diagnosis or treatment which is or may be considered inappropriate or unnecessary. [1967 c.470 §29; 1969 c.684 §14; 1975 c.796 §1; 1983 c.486 §21; 1987 c.377 §3; 2009 c.756 §22; 2013 c.129 §11]

Source: Section 677.188 — Definitions for ORS 677.190 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 695.210 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 695 / Section 695.210
695.210 Definitions for ORS 695.210 to 695.240
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 695.210 (Definitions for ORS 695.210 to 695.240) to 695.240 (Advertising secondhand watches) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Consumer” means a person who buys for the person’s own use, or for the use of another, but not for resale.

(2) “Person” means an individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation engaged in the business of selling watches.

(3) “Secondhand watch” means:

(a) A watch which, as a whole, or the case thereof, or the movement thereof, has been sold to a consumer. However, a watch which has been so sold, and is thereafter returned within a period of six months from the date of the original sale, either through an exchange or for credit, to the same person who sold the watch to the consumer, shall not be deemed to be a secondhand watch for the purpose of ORS 695.210 (Definitions for ORS 695.210 to 695.240) to 695.240 (Advertising secondhand watches) if the vendor keeps a written record setting forth the name and address of the consumer, the date of the sale to the consumer, the name of the watch or its maker, and the serial number, if any, on the case and the movement of the watch, or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks, such record to be kept for at least three years from the date of the sale of the watch.

(b) Any watch whose case or movement, serial numbers or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks have been erased, defaced, removed, altered or covered.

Source: Section 695.210 — Definitions for ORS 695.210 to 695.240 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors695.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.775 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.775
675.775 Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists is established. The board consists of eight 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 residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Three must be licensed as professional counselors under ORS 675.715 (Application) ;

(b) Two must be licensed as marriage and family therapists under ORS 675.715 (Application) ;

(c) One must be from the faculty of a school within this state that has programs to train persons to become professional counselors or marriage and family therapists; and

(d) Two must be members of the public who have demonstrated an interest in the fields of professional counseling and marriage and family therapy but who are not a:

(A) Licensed professional counselor or marriage and family therapist; or

(B) Spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a licensee.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members required to be licensees may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by any professional organization representing licensees.

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

(A) Geographic areas of this state; and

(B) Ethnic group.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of each 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) By October 1 of each year, the Governor shall appoint persons to fill positions on the board that are due to become vacant on October 1 of that year. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(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 licensee or a retired licensee whose license was in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a licensee.

(4) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . 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) . [1989 c.721 §10; 2001 c.120 §5; 2009 c.535 §4]

Source: Section 675.775 — Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.805 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.805
675.805 Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists Account
Status: in_force

All moneys received by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists under ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) shall be paid into the General Fund in the State Treasury and placed to the credit of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists Account, which is hereby established. Such moneys are appropriated continuously to the board and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 675.172 (Agency expenses) , 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) , 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) and 676.866 (Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for behavioral health care providers) . [1989 c.721 §17; 1993 c.546 §112; 2001 c.120 §7; 2013 c.240 §6; 2017 c.104 §17; 2017 c.511 §6; 2021 c.114 §5]

Source: Section 675.805 — Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists Account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.815 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.815
696.815 Representation of both buyer and seller
Status: in_force

(1) A real estate licensee may represent both the seller and the buyer in a real estate transaction under a disclosed limited agency agreement, with full disclosure of the relationship under the agreement.

(2) A real estate licensee acting pursuant to a disclosed limited agency agreement has the following duties and obligations:

(a) To the seller, the duties under ORS 696.805 (Real estate licensee as seller’s agent) ;

(b) To the buyer, the duties under ORS 696.810 (Real estate licensee as buyer’s agent) ; and

(c) To both seller and buyer, except with express written permission of the respective person, the duty not to disclose to the other person:

(A) That the seller will accept a price lower or terms less favorable than the listing price or terms;

(B) That the buyer will pay a price greater or terms more favorable than the offering price or terms; or

(C) Specific confidential information as defined in ORS 696.800 (Definitions) (3).

(3) Nothing in this section implies a duty to investigate matters that are outside the scope of the real estate licensee’s expertise unless the licensee agrees in writing to investigate a matter.

(4) In a real estate transaction in which different real estate brokers associated with the same principal real estate broker establish agency relationships with different parties to the real estate transaction, the principal real estate broker shall be the only broker acting as a disclosed limited agent representing both seller and buyer. Other brokers shall continue to represent only the party with whom the broker has an agency relationship unless all parties agree otherwise in writing.

(5) The principal real estate broker and the real estate licensees representing either seller or buyer shall owe the following duties to the seller and buyer:

(a) To disclose a conflict of interest in writing to all parties;

(b) To take no action that is adverse or detrimental to either party’s interest in the transaction; and

(c) To obey the lawful instructions of both parties. [1993 c.570 §5; 2001 c.300 §47]

Note: See note under 696.800 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 696.815 — Representation of both buyer and seller; obligations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.047 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.047
671.047 Application of general corporation law to architectural firms
Status: in_force

Unless inconsistent with ORS 671.041 (Certificate of registration for business entity) to 671.047 (Application of general corporation law to architectural firms) , ORS chapters 58, 60, 62, 63, 65, 67 and 70 apply as appropriate to the form of business entity in which an architectural firm is organized. The provisions of ORS 671.041 (Certificate of registration for business entity) to 671.047 (Application of general corporation law to architectural firms) take precedence in governing the powers, privileges, duties, restrictions and liabilities of an architectural firm over conflicting provisions of ORS chapter 58, 60, 62, 63, 65, 67 or 70. [1969 c.596 §4; 1977 c.803 §6; 2023 c.70 §7]

Source: Section 671.047 — Application of general corporation law to architectural firms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.505 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.505
677.505 Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 677.495 (Definitions for ORS 677.495 to 677.535) and 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) are not intended to alter or affect ORS chapter 678, regarding the practice of nursing; ORS chapter 679, regarding the practice of dentistry; ORS 680.010 (Definitions for ORS 680.010 to 680.205) to 680.205 (Services rendered under permit) , regarding the practice of dental hygienists and auxiliaries; or ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) , regarding the practice of optometry.

(2) ORS 677.495 (Definitions for ORS 677.495 to 677.535) and 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) do not require an employee of a person licensed to practice medicine under this chapter, or of a medical clinic or hospital to be licensed under ORS 677.495 (Definitions for ORS 677.495 to 677.535) and 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) , unless the employee is practicing as a physician assistant in which case the individual shall be licensed under ORS 677.495 (Definitions for ORS 677.495 to 677.535) and 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) . [Formerly 677.055; 1999 c.582 §3]

Source: Section 677.505 — Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.473 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.473
676.473 Oregon Health Authority grants for recruitment, retention of nurse educators
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall provide grants to the Oregon Center for Nursing to work with Oregon’s public nursing education programs, including the nursing programs at the Oregon Health and Science University and Oregon’s community colleges, to develop programs to recruit and retain nurse educators at public institutions of higher education. [2023 c.441 §5]

Source: Section 676.473 — Oregon Health Authority grants for recruitment, retention of nurse educators , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.995 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.995
703.995 Civil penalties for investigators
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person who violates any provision of ORS 703.401 (Definitions) to 703.490 (Moneys credited to Police Standards and Training Account) or any rule adopted thereunder:

(a) Is subject to payment of a civil penalty in an amount of not more than $500 for each offense; and

(b) May be assessed the costs of the disciplinary proceedings as a civil penalty.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(a) of this section, if a person violates ORS 703.405 (License requirement) , the person is subject to payment of a civil penalty in an amount of not more than $5,000 for each violation with maximum penalties not to exceed $10,000 per year. The amount of a penalty under this subsection shall be determined by taking into consideration the gravity of the violation, the previous record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with requirements imposed on the violator and any other considerations the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training deems appropriate.

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

(4) Judicial review of civil penalties imposed under this section shall be as provided under ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) , except that the court may reduce the amount of the penalty. [1997 c.870 §20; 1999 c.1051 §220; 2001 c.838 §17; 2005 c.613 §26]

Source: Section 703.995 — Civil penalties for investigators , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.530 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.530
679.530 Information about oral prosthetic devices
Status: in_force

Dental technicians shall, upon request by a dentist or patient, provide the dentist or patient with information about the location where oral prosthetic devices that are inserted into the human oral cavity or that come in contact with its adjacent structures and tissues were manufactured. [2009 c.147 §2]

Source: Section 679.530 — Information about oral prosthetic devices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.625 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.625
688.625 Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 688.625 (Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665) to 688.665 (Rules) :

(1) “Hemodialysis technician” means a person certified by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 688.650 (Qualifications for certification) .

(2) “Outpatient renal dialysis facility” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) . [1997 c.580 §1; 2003 c.14 §436; 2009 c.595 §1094; 2023 c.199 §5]

Source: Section 688.625 — Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.138 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.138
673.138 Liability of persons operating in certain registered business organization
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the liability and limitations on liability of a shareholder, owner, member or comparable person in a registered business organization that is not a proprietorship or partnership for negligent or wrongful acts, omissions or misconduct in the rendering of professional accountancy services on behalf of the registered business organization, shall be as set forth in ORS chapter 58, regarding the liability of a shareholder of a professional corporation for such negligence or wrongful acts, omissions or misconduct. [1993 c.431 §17; 1999 c.322 §10]

Source: Section 673.138 — Liability of persons operating in certain registered business organization , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.409 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.409
670.409 Professional licensing board study of authorization for specified persons
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Occupational or professional service” means a service:

(A) That an individual must possess a license, certificate or other form of authorization to provide under the laws of this state; and

(B) Over which a professional licensing board has regulatory oversight.

(b) “Professional licensing board” means a state agency or board that licenses, certifies or otherwise authorizes individuals to provide an occupational or professional service.

(2) Each professional licensing board shall study the manner in which persons who are immigrants or refugees become licensed, certified or otherwise authorized in the occupational or professional service regulated by the professional licensing board. Each professional licensing board shall develop and implement methods to reduce barriers to licensure, certification or other authorization for applicants who may be immigrants or refugees.

(3) A professional licensing board may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2019 c.469 §1]

Source: Section 670.409 — Professional licensing board study of authorization for specified persons; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.660 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.660
676.660 Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures
Status: in_force

In the manner provided by ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, and after consultation with the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline described in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against any person certified under ORS 676.640 (Certification for practice of advanced nonablative esthetics procedures) for a violation of the provisions of 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) or of a rule adopted 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) , or for commission of a prohibited act listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) . [2015 c.722 §7]

Source: Section 676.660 — Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.397 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.397
696.397 Cease and desist order
Status: in_force

(1) If the Real Estate Agency has reason to believe that a person has engaged, is engaging or is about to engage in a violation of ORS 696.020 (License required for individuals engaged in professional real estate activities) (2) or 696.603 (License requirement) (1), the agency may, subject to ORS chapter 183, issue an order directing the person to cease and desist from the violation or threatened violation.

(2) A cease and desist order issued under subsection (1) of this section must include:

(a) A statement of the facts constituting the violation.

(b) A provision requiring the person named in the order to cease and desist from the violation.

(c) The effective date of the order.

(d) A notice to the person named in the order of the right to a contested case hearing under ORS chapter 183.

(3) A cease and desist order issued under subsection (1) of this section becomes effective 30 days after the date of the order unless the person named in the order requests a hearing on the order.

(4) A final cease and desist order issued under subsection (1) of this section may be recorded in the County Clerk Lien Record in the manner provided by ORS 205.125 (County Clerk Lien Record) and enforced in the manner provided by ORS 205.126 (Enforcement of order or warrant recorded in County Clerk Lien Record) . After the order is recorded, and subject to any other requirements that may apply to the enforcement remedy sought by the agency, the agency may commence proceedings for the enforcement of the order in the same manner as provided for the enforcement of judgments issued by a court, including contempt proceedings.

(5) The Attorney General, the prosecuting attorney of any county or the agency, in its own name, may maintain an action for an injunction in a court of competent jurisdiction against a person violating ORS 696.020 (License required for individuals engaged in professional real estate activities) (2), 696.511 (License requirement) (1) or 696.603 (License requirement) (1). An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. An injunction does not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of this section or from any other civil, criminal or disciplinary remedy. [2011 c.557 §1]

Note: 696.397 (Cease and desist order) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 696 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 696.397 — Cease and desist order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.455 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.455
686.455 Duty to report aggravated animal abuse
Status: in_force

(1) A veterinarian who has reasonable cause to believe that an animal with which the veterinarian has come in contact has suffered aggravated animal abuse, or that any person with whom the veterinarian has come in contact has committed aggravated animal abuse, shall immediately report the suspected aggravated animal abuse in the manner prescribed in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) A report of suspected aggravated animal abuse required under subsection (1) of this section shall be made to a law enforcement agency, either orally or in writing, and shall include, if known:

(a) The name and description of each animal involved;

(b) The address and telephone number of the owner or other person responsible for the care of the animal;

(c) The nature and extent of the suspected aggravated animal abuse;

(d) Any evidence of previous aggravated animal abuse;

(e) Any explanation given for the suspected aggravated animal abuse; and

(f) Any other information that the person making the report believes may be helpful in establishing the cause of the suspected aggravated animal abuse or the identity of the person causing the aggravated animal abuse. [2003 c.275 §3]

Note: See note under 686.450 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 686.455 — Duty to report aggravated animal abuse , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.508 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.508
689.508 Prescription records
Status: in_force

The original record of every prescription filled by a pharmacy must be kept on file for three years at the pharmacy or as specified by State Board of Pharmacy rule. The prescription record must contain the date of the transaction and the brand name, or if the drug has no brand name, the generic name and the name of the manufacturer of any drug substituted pursuant to ORS 689.515 (Regulation of generic drugs) . If the prescription may be communicated to the pharmacy by oral or electronic means, the prescription information may be recorded and stored in an electronic form that allows for ready retrieval. Prescriptions maintained in the file required under this section must be readily accessible to the board for inspection. [2003 c.103 §2; 2009 c.756 §80]

Source: Section 689.508 — Prescription records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.050 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.050
678.050 Examining applicants
Status: in_force

(1) Examinations for the licensing of applicants under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) must be held at least once a year. An applicant must pass an examination in subjects relating to nursing at the practical or registered level as the Oregon State Board of Nursing may determine necessary to protect the public health and welfare.

(2) The board shall issue to all duly qualified applicants who pass the examination and meet other standards established by the board the license provided for in ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) according to the nature of the license for which application is made and examination taken and passed. The board shall provide evidence of current licensure. The board shall determine by rule the form and manner of the evidence of current licensure.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board may issue a license by indorsement to an applicant qualified as provided in ORS 678.040 (Qualifications of applicants for license) who has passed the examination used by the board and who meets other standards established by the board. The board may also require evidence of competency to practice nursing at the level for which application is made.

(b) Except as provided in ORS 676.308 (Authorization for military spouse or domestic partner to practice health profession) , the board shall process in order applications for licensure by indorsement of qualified applicants.

(c) Paragraph (b) of this subsection does not prohibit the board from processing requests to employ nurses to meet temporary staffing shortages, as described in ORS 678.031 (Application of ORS 678.010 to 678.410) or 678.034 (Hospitals to notify board of nurses employed to meet temporary staffing shortage) , in facilities in this state not involved in labor disputes.

(4) Subject to terms and conditions that the board may impose, the board may issue a limited license to practice registered or practical nursing:

(a) To an applicant whose license has become void for nonpayment of fees at either level and who otherwise meets the requirements of the board. The board may, in issuing a limited license, require the applicant to demonstrate ability to give safe nursing care by undergoing a supervised experience in nursing practice designated by the board, or by satisfactorily completing a continuing education program approved by the board. The license issued under this paragraph expires on the date set in the license by the board. Upon the applicant’s satisfactory completion of the board’s requirements, and payment of the renewal fee and delinquency fee, the board shall issue to the applicant a license to practice nursing.

(b) To an applicant who has not practiced nursing in any state for a period of five years, but has maintained a current license by the payment of fees. The applicant may not practice nursing in Oregon unless the applicant applies to the board for a limited license and the board issues the limited license to the applicant. The board may, in issuing a limited license, require the applicant to demonstrate ability to give safe nursing care by undergoing a supervised experience in nursing practice designated by the board, or by satisfactorily completing a continuing education program approved or designated by the board. The board may not issue a license if, in the judgment of the board, the applicant’s conduct has been such, during absence from practice, that the applicant would be denied a license if applying for an initial license to practice nursing in this state.

(c) To a licensee who has been placed on probation or has been otherwise subjected to disciplinary action by the board.

(d) To any of the following persons if the person is affiliated with a planned program of study in Oregon consistent with the standards and requirements established by the board:

(A) A foreign nurse;

(B) A foreign student nurse; or

(C) A nurse licensed in another jurisdiction.

(e) During an emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) , to a nurse licensed in another jurisdiction. The board shall adopt rules to establish criteria for issuance of a license under this paragraph.

(5) The board may adopt by rule requirements and procedures for placing a license or certificate in inactive status.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Retired status may be granted to a person licensed as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist or clinical nurse specialist and who surrenders the person’s license while in good standing with the issuing authority if the person is not subject to any pending disciplinary investigation or action. The board may adopt by rule requirements, procedures and fees for placing a license in retired status.

(b) A person granted retired status by the board under the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection:

(A) Shall pay a fee in an amount to be determined by the board for retired status.

(B) May not practice nursing or offer to practice nursing in this state.

(C) May use the title or abbreviation with the retired license only if the designation “retired” appears after the title or abbreviation. [Amended by 1953 c.254 §16; 1957 c.316 §10; 1969 c.71 §1; 1973 c.584 §5; 1975 c.205 §2; 1981 c.369 §3; 1983 c.221 §1; 1989 c.673 §1; 1999 c.420 §1; 2001 c.275 §1; 2005 c.380 §1; 2009 c.37 §1; 2017 c.128 §1; 2019 c.358 §26; 2022 c.38 §14; 2023 c.276 §3]

Source: Section 678.050 — Examining applicants; issuing license; license by indorsement; processing license by indorsement application; limited license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.808 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.808
689.808 Short-acting opioid antagonist standing order
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “opioid,” “opioid overdose” and “short-acting opioid antagonist” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 689.800 (Opioid overdose) .

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Public Health Officer appointed under ORS 431.045 (Public Health Officer) , or a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 who is employed by the Oregon Health Authority, may issue a standing order to prescribe a short-acting opioid antagonist, and the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist, to:

(A) An individual who is at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose;

(B) An individual who or entity that may encounter an individual who is likely to experience an opioid overdose; and

(C) The owner of a building or facility described in ORS 689.811 (Publicly accessible short-acting opioid antagonist) .

(b) The Public Health Officer or physician may issue a standing order within certain geographic areas of the state or statewide, and may withdraw a standing order at any time.

(3) Upon the request of an individual or entity, a pharmacist shall dispense a short-acting opioid antagonist and the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist pursuant to a standing order issued under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) An individual or an entity may possess, store, deliver or distribute a short-acting opioid antagonist and the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist, and may administer a short-acting opioid antagonist, pursuant to a standing order issued under subsection (2) of this section.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An individual acting in good faith, if the act does not constitute wanton misconduct, is immune from criminal and civil liability for any act or omission of an act committed during the course of possessing, storing, delivering or distributing a short-acting opioid antagonist and the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist and during the course of administering a short-acting opioid antagonist.

(b) An individual is immune from criminal and civil liability for the individual’s failure or refusal to possess, store, deliver or distribute a short-acting opioid antagonist and the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist, or failure or refusal to administer a short-acting opioid antagonist.

(6) The State Board of Pharmacy and the authority, in consultation with one another, may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2023 c.593 §7]

Source: Section 689.808 — Short-acting opioid antagonist standing order; liability; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.770 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.770
689.770 Definitions for ORS 689.770 to 689.780
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 689.770 (Definitions for ORS 689.770 to 689.780) to 689.780 (Immunity) , “the Charitable Prescription Drug Program” means a drug outlet that has:

(1) A valid certificate of registration issued by the State Board of Pharmacy;

(2) Volunteered to participate in the Charitable Prescription Drug Program; and

(3) Been approved by the board to accept and distribute to needy individuals donated prescription drugs through the program. [2009 c.300 §2]

Source: Section 689.770 — Definitions for ORS 689.770 to 689.780 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.148 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.148
692.148 When new or reissued license, registration or certificate required
Status: in_force

(1) If the principals of a licensed funeral establishment or immediate disposition company change, the establishment or company shall apply to the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board for a new license.

(2) A person holding a license or certificate of authority or who is registered under this chapter shall apply to the board for reissuance of the license, certificate or registration if any of the following occur:

(a) The name of the person changes;

(b) The location of the funeral establishment, immediate disposition company, crematorium or alternative disposition facility changes;

(c) A trainee registered under ORS 692.190 (Application for registration as funeral service practitioner trainee or embalmer trainee) transfers from one licensed funeral service practitioner or licensed embalmer to another;

(d) The original license, registration or certificate is lost or destroyed; or

(e) When a person holding a license or certificate of authority issued under this chapter obtains another license or certificate of authority issued under this chapter.

(3) The application for reissuance of the license, registration or certificate shall include payment of the fee established under ORS 692.160 (License, certificate and registration fees) . The board shall reissue the license, certificate or registration when the board receives the application and the fee. [1993 c.308 §3; 2015 c.367 §13; 2021 c.296 §22]

Source: Section 692.148 — When new or reissued license, registration or certificate required; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.110 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.110
703.110 Fees
Status: in_force

The following fees shall be charged by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training in carrying out ORS 703.010 (Definitions) to 703.310 (Polygraph equipment requirements) :

(1) The fee of $50 for the issuance of each original license as a general polygraph examiner.

(2) The fee of $50 for the annual renewal of a license as a general polygraph examiner.

(3) The fee of $50 for examination by the department to determine the competency of an applicant as a polygraph examiner.

(4) The fee of $35 for the issuance of a trainee license.

(5) The fee of $35 for the extension or renewal of a trainee license.

(6) A fee, established by rule of the department, for issuance by the department of a duplicate polygraph examiner or trainee license upon satisfactory proof that the original license has been lost or stolen. The fee established under this subsection shall be the same, to the nearest dollar, as the actual cost of issuing a duplicate license. [1975 c.608 §23; 1979 c.410 §10; 1997 c.853 §50]

Source: Section 703.110 — Fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.105 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.105
693.105 Procedure for refusal, revocation or suspension of license
Status: in_force

(1) Where the State Plumbing Board proposes to refuse to issue or renew any license under this chapter, or proposes to revoke or suspend any license, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(2) Promulgation of rules, conduct of hearings, issuance of orders and judicial review of rules and orders shall be in accordance with ORS chapter 183.

(3) Hearings under this section must be conducted by an administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established by ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) . [1971 c.734 §154; 1999 c.849 §§169,170; 2003 c.75 §60; 2005 c.758 §50]

Source: Section 693.105 — Procedure for refusal, revocation or suspension of license; procedures for hearings, rules, orders and review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.165 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.165
683.165 Confidential information
Status: in_force

(1) Any information that the Oregon Board of Optometry obtains under ORS 683.140 (Grounds for and nature of discipline) is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential) .

(2) Any person who in good faith provides information to the board shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1989 c.438 §4; 1997 c.791 §34]

Source: Section 683.165 — Confidential information; liability of person providing information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.157 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.157
672.157 Payment of fee required before issuance of certificate
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of the required fee the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying shall issue to any applicant who has been certified as having passed an examination for registration a certificate. [Formerly 672.120]

Source: Section 672.157 — Payment of fee required before issuance of certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.730 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.730
676.730 Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 676.730 (Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748) to 676.748 (Rules) :

(1) “Genetic counseling” means the practice of assisting patients in understanding and adapting to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic conditions, including:

(a) Obtaining and evaluating individual and family medical histories to determine risk for genetic and medical conditions and diseases of a patient and the patient’s family members;

(b) Discussing the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors and risk management for genetic and medical conditions and diseases;

(c) Identifying and coordinating genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies appropriate for genetic assessment;

(d) Integrating test and study results with the patient’s personal and family history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic and medical conditions and diseases;

(e) Explaining the clinical implications of tests and studies and their results and evaluating the patient’s, and patient’s family’s responses, to the results and the risk of any recurrence of conditions and diseases, and providing patient-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;

(f) Identifying and using any community resources to provide educational, financial, medical and psychosocial support and advocacy; and

(g) Providing written documentation of medical, genetic and counseling information for families and health care providers.

(2) “Licensed genetic counselor” means a person licensed to practice genetic counseling. [2021 c.231 §1]

Source: Section 676.730 — Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.460 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.460
686.460 Duty of law enforcement agency after receiving report of aggravated animal abuse
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement agency receiving a report of suspected aggravated animal abuse pursuant to ORS 609.654 (Public or private official reporting of aggravated animal abuse) or 686.455 (Duty to report aggravated animal abuse) shall investigate the nature and cause of the suspected aggravated animal abuse.

(2) If the law enforcement agency finds reasonable cause to believe that aggravated animal abuse has occurred, the law enforcement agency shall process the case in the same manner as any other criminal investigation. [2003 c.275 §4; 2007 c.731 §5]

Note: See note under 686.450 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 686.460 — Duty of law enforcement agency after receiving report of aggravated animal abuse , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.627 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.627
679.627 Discipline
Status: in_force

A person licensed under ORS 679.603 (Dental therapy license) is subject to the provisions of ORS 679.140 (Discipline of licensee) . [2021 c.530 §11]

Source: Section 679.627 — Discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 693.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 693 / Section 693.020
693.020 Persons and activities not regulated under chapter
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, this chapter does not apply to:

(a) A person working on a building or premises owned by the person, regardless of whether the person holds a license under this chapter, if the person complies with all the rules adopted under this chapter and ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and ORS chapter 455.

(b) A person testing, repairing, servicing, maintaining, installing or replacing new or existing potable water pump equipment not exceeding seven and one-half horsepower on residential property and piping between the pumps and storage tanks for the pumps, regardless of whether the person holds any license under this chapter.

(c) A person installing exterior storm drains that are not connected to a sanitary sewer or combination sanitary storm sewer.

(d) An employee or contractor of a utility, energy service provider or water supplier who is installing an approved low-flow showerhead or faucet aerator in existing plumbing fixtures. The devices installed under this paragraph are exempt from the certification, permit and inspection requirements of this chapter and ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) .

(e) A person who owns, leases or operates residential property and who repairs, or uses regular employees to repair, existing plumbing on property owned, leased or operated by the person, regardless of whether the person or employee holds a license under this chapter. As used in this paragraph:

(A) “Repair” means the act of replacing or putting together plumbing parts that restore the existing plumbing system to a safe and sanitary operating condition.

(B) “Regular employee” means a person who is subject to the provisions of ORS 316.162 (Definitions for ORS 316.162 to 316.221) to 316.221 (Disposition of withheld amounts) and who has completed a withholding statement or an exemption certificate required by the provisions of ORS 316.162 (Definitions for ORS 316.162 to 316.221) to 316.221 (Disposition of withheld amounts) .

(f) A person installing plumbing in a structure that is exempt under ORS 455.312 (Exemption from code of structures for out-of-state delivery) (1).

(g) A person making plumbing installations, repairs or replacements in a recreational vehicle as defined in ORS 174.101 (“Manufactured structure,” “recreational vehicle” defined) .

(2) Subsection (1)(a) to (d) of this section does not allow a person other than a journeyman plumber or apprentice plumber to install, remodel or alter plumbing in a commercial or industrial building being constructed or offered for sale, exchange, rent or lease. As used in this subsection, “install, remodel or alter” means activities that involve installations or changes to the plumbing inside a wall, floor, crawl space or ceiling, or a change in the configuration of a plumbing system.

(3) This section applies to any person, including but not limited to individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, joint stock companies, public and municipal corporations, political subdivisions, this state and any agencies thereof and the federal government and any agencies thereof.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (1)(d) of this section, nothing in this section exempts a person from the plumbing inspection requirements of ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) . [Amended by 1981 c.438 §11; 1985 c.590 §5; 1987 c.604 §16; 1993 c.293 §3; 2003 c.14 §437; 2005 c.310 §5; 2005 c.758 §42a; 2017 c.364 §10; 2019 c.134 §13; 2019 c.422 §24]

Source: Section 693.020 — Persons and activities not regulated under chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors693.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.085 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.085
697.085 Rules
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may adopt rules for the administration and enforcement of ORS 697.005 (Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095) to 697.095 (Civil penalties) , 697.105 (Fee for collection of debt owed public body) and 697.115 (Fee for collection of commercial debt) . [1983 c.69 §5; 2005 c.338 §12]

Source: Section 697.085 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.315 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.315
701.315 Contents of contract for work on residential structure
Status: in_force

A contract that is for the performance of work on a residential structure and that is subject to this chapter may not contain a provision that limits the right of a person to file a complaint described in ORS 701.140 (Types of allowable complaints) with the Construction Contractors Board. A contract described in this section may contain a provision requiring mediation or arbitration of a dispute arising from the contract. [Formerly 701.175]

Source: Section 701.315 — Contents of contract for work on residential structure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.210 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.210
683.210 Continuing education requirement
Status: in_force

(1) All optometrists licensed in the State of Oregon are and shall be required to satisfactorily complete courses of study and satisfactorily continue their education by other means as determined by the Oregon Board of Optometry in subjects relating to the practice of the profession of optometry. The study and continued education shall be for the purpose of maintaining and advancing the professional skills and abilities of such licensees and for the purpose of educating such licensees in the utilization and application of new techniques, scientific and clinical advances and the achievements of research so that expansive and comprehensive care to the public will be assured. The length, details and nature of such study and continued education shall be determined by the board.

(2) Attendance at any approved courses or other approved means of continuing education are to be certified to the board upon a form provided by the board and shall be submitted by each optometrist at the time designated by the board but in any case no less frequently than once every two years. In addition to other means of providing such courses and education facilities, the board is authorized to contract for the providing of educational programs to fulfill the requirements of this section and ORS 683.140 (Grounds for and nature of discipline) . The board is further authorized to treat funds set aside for the purpose of continuing education as state funds for the purpose of accepting any funds made available under federal law on a matching basis for the promulgation and maintenance of programs of continuing education. In no instance may the board require a greater number of hours of study than it provides or approves in the State of Oregon and that are available on the same basis to all licensed optometrists. The board shall be allowed to waive the requirements of this section and ORS 683.140 (Grounds for and nature of discipline) in cases of illness, undue hardship or other similar appropriate reasons.

(3) The board may levy an additional fee for each license renewal to carry out the provisions of this section and ORS 683.140 (Grounds for and nature of discipline) .

(4) After giving written notice to all licensees and holding a public hearing, the board shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and ORS 683.140 (Grounds for and nature of discipline) . [1973 c.69 §§2,4,5; 1987 c.443 §10; 1997 c.506 §1; 1997 c.643 §30]

Source: Section 683.210 — Continuing education requirement; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.605 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.605
671.605 Effect of change in partners or corporate owners
Status: in_force

A partnership or corporation licensed as a landscape contracting business shall notify the State Landscape Contractors Board immediately upon any change in partners or corporate owners or in the percentage of an ownership interest in the landscape contracting business. Upon a change in partners, a licensed partnership immediately shall apply for a new license and pay to the board the fee required by ORS 671.650 (License fees) for an original license. [1983 c.452 §11; 2007 c.541 §26]

Source: Section 671.605 — Effect of change in partners or corporate owners; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.260 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.260
681.260 Qualifications for licensure as speech-language pathologist
Status: in_force

An applicant is eligible for licensing by the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology as a speech-language pathologist if the applicant:

(1) Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board, or an equivalent degree as determined by the board;

(2) Completed all requirements for the degree required by subsection (1) of this section at an educational institution accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board;

(3) Has completed supervised clinical experience required by the board by rule;

(4) Has passed examinations required by the board by rule; and

(5) Meets other requirements established by the board by rule. [Formerly 694.345; 1985 c.64 §5; 1989 c.491 §67b; 1995 c.280 §5; 2005 c.698 §4; 2011 c.133 §2]

Source: Section 681.260 — Qualifications for licensure as speech-language pathologist; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.220 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.220
676.220 Enjoining health care professional from practicing after suspension or revocation of license
Status: in_force

(1) If at any time the board suspending or revoking the license of any licensee of a health care profession determines that the licensee is continuing to practice the health care profession notwithstanding, the board shall in its own name bring an action to enjoin the licensee.

(2) If the court finds that the licensee has been or is continuing the practice of the health care profession for which the license has been revoked or suspended, the court shall issue an injunction restraining the licensee. The commission of a single act constituting the practice of the respective health care profession shall be prima facie evidence warranting the issuance of an injunction. [1953 c.592 §2; 1979 c.284 §191; 1983 c.769 §5; 2019 c.13 §64]

Source: Section 676.220 — Enjoining health care professional from practicing after suspension or revocation of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 694.042 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 694 / Section 694.042
694.042 Right to rescind hearing aid purchase
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other rights and remedies the purchaser may have, including rights under ORS 646A.460 (Definitions for ORS 646A.460 to 646A.476) to 646A.476 (Civil action for damages) , the purchaser of a hearing aid shall have the right to rescind the transaction if:

(a) The purchaser for whatever reason consults with a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 to practice medicine who specializes in diseases of the ear or with a physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) who specializes in diseases of the ear, or consults with an audiologist not licensed under this chapter and not affiliated with anyone licensed under this chapter and with a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 to practice medicine or with a physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) , subsequent to purchasing the hearing aid, and the physician or physician assistant advises such purchaser against purchasing or using a hearing aid and in writing specifies the medical reason for the advice;

(b) The seller, in dealings with the purchaser, failed to adhere to the practice standards listed in ORS 694.142 (Standards of practice) , or failed to provide the statement required by ORS 694.036 (Statement to prospective hearing aid purchaser) ;

(c) The fitting of the hearing instrument failed to meet current industry standards; or

(d) The licensee fails to meet any standard of conduct prescribed in the law or rules regulating fitting and dispensing of hearing aids and this failure affects in any way the transaction which the purchaser seeks to rescind.

(2) The purchaser of a hearing aid shall have the right to rescind the transaction, for other than the seller’s breach, as provided in subsection (1)(a), (b), (c) or (d) of this section only if the purchaser returns the product and it is in good condition less normal wear and tear and gives written notice of the intent to rescind the transaction by either:

(a) Returning the product with a written notice of the intent to rescind sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the licensee’s regular place of business; or

(b) Returning the product with a written notice of the intent to rescind to an authorized representative of the company from which it was purchased.

(3) The notice described in subsection (2) of this section shall state that the transaction is canceled pursuant to this section. The notice of intent to rescind must be postmarked:

(a) Within 30 days from the date of the original delivery; or

(b) Within specified time periods if the 30-day period has been extended in writing by both parties. The consumer’s rescission rights can only be extended through a written agreement by both parties.

(4) If the conditions of subsection (1)(a), (b), (c) or (d) of this section and subsection (2)(a) or (b) of this section have been met, the seller, without further request and within 10 days after the cancellation, shall issue a refund to the purchaser. However, the hearing aid specialist may retain a portion of the purchase price as specified by rule by the Health Licensing Office when the purchaser rescinds the sale during the 30-day rescission period. At the same time, the seller shall return all goods traded in to the seller on account of or in contemplation of the sale. The purchaser shall incur no additional liability for the cancellation. [1975 c.673 §6; 1985 c.227 §6; 1993 c.133 §2; 1999 c.81 §3; 2003 c.547 §77; 2005 c.648 §91; 2013 c.568 §113; 2014 c.45 §74]

Source: Section 694.042 — Right to rescind hearing aid purchase; grounds; notice of rescission; time limit; refund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors694.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 699.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 699 / Section 699.010
699.010 Limitation on innkeeper or hotelkeeper liability for valuables
Status: in_force

No innkeeper or hotelkeeper, whether individual, partnership or corporation, who constantly has in the inn or hotel a metal safe or suitable vault in good order, and fit for the custody of money, bank notes, railroad mileage books or tickets, negotiable or valuable papers and bullion, jewelry, articles of gold and silver manufacture, precious stones or ornaments which are owned, used, held or carried by any guest not as sample merchandise or for sale, and who keeps on the doors of the sleeping rooms used by guests, locks or bolts, and who keeps a copy of ORS 164.125 (Theft of services) and 699.005 (Definitions) to 699.060 (Posting of law) conspicuously posted in the hotel or inn, as provided in ORS 699.060 (Posting of law) , is liable for the loss of or injury to such property suffered by any guest, unless the guest has offered to deliver the property to the innkeeper or hotelkeeper for custody in such metal safe or vault, and the innkeeper or hotelkeeper has omitted or refused to take it and deposit it in such safe or vault for custody and to give such guest therefor a receipt, claim check or key to a separate compartment or box in such metal safe or vault. However, the keeper of any inn or hotel is not obliged to receive from any one guest for deposit in such safe or vault any property described and enumerated in this section exceeding a total value of $300, and shall not be liable to such guest for loss or damage to such property described and enumerated in this section in excess of the sum of $300, whether received or not; except that the innkeeper or hotelkeeper may by special arrangement with a guest receive for deposit in such safe or vault any property, other than that described and enumerated in this section upon such terms as they may agree to in writing. Every innkeeper or hotelkeeper is liable for the loss of any property of a guest in the inn or hotel, whether or not the property has been accepted for safekeeping as provided in this section, if the loss is due to the theft or negligence of the innkeeper, hotelkeeper or any of the servants of the innkeeper or hotelkeeper. [Amended by 1971 c.743 §411]

Source: Section 699.010 — Limitation on innkeeper or hotelkeeper liability for valuables , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors699.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.030 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.030
671.030 Activities not considered as “practice of architecture”
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) do not apply to the practice of marine, naval or landscape architecture.

(2) ORS 671.010 (Definitions) to 671.220 (Board action to enjoin violations) do not prohibit:

(a) An employee of a registered architect from acting under the registered architect’s instruction, control or supervision. An employee who is not a registered architect may not use the designation “architect,” “registered architect” or “foreign architect” or the words “architecture” or “architectural” to describe the employee’s work unless a rule of the State Board of Architect Examiners provides otherwise.

(b) A person that is not an architect from preparing technical submissions or providing construction phase services related to erecting, enlarging or altering a building or an appurtenance to a building if the building or the appurtenance:

(A) Is a single family residential dwelling or farm building;

(B) Is a structure used in connection with or auxiliary to a single family residential dwelling or farm building, including but not limited to a three-car garage, barn or shed or a shelter used for the housing of domestic animals or livestock; or

(C) Has a ground area of 4,000 square feet or less and is not more than 20 feet in height from the top surface of lowest flooring to the highest interior overhead finish.

(c) A person from planning, designing, specifying or observing the alterations or repairs to a building if:

(A) The structural part of the building, including but not limited to the foundation walls, floors, roof, footings, bearing partitions, beams, columns and joists, is not involved;

(B) The building code classification by use or occupancy of the building is not changed; and

(C) The building code classification by type of construction of the building is not changed.

(d) A contractor from directing the work of erecting, enlarging or altering a building, or an appurtenance to a building, under the observation of a registered architect.

(e) A person practicing marine, naval or landscape architecture from purporting to be a marine, naval or landscape architect if the work is confined and limited to those classifications.

(f) A construction contractor licensed under ORS chapter 701 from offering services constituting the practice of architecture if:

(A) The construction contractor’s offer discloses in writing that the construction contractor is not an architect and identifies the registered architect or registered architectural firm that will provide the architectural services;

(B) The services are ancillary to construction services the construction contractor will provide; and

(C) A registered architect or registered architectural firm provides the services constituting the practice of architecture. [Amended by 1955 c.407 §2; 1957 c.408 §3; 1987 c.158 §134; 1991 c.910 §2; 2001 c.362 §1; 2003 c.763 §3; 2013 c.196 §4; 2023 c.70 §4]

Source: Section 671.030 — Activities not considered as “practice of architecture”; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 691.475 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 691 / Section 691.475
691.475 Duties of Health Licensing Office
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the Board of Licensed Dietitians, shall:

(1) Adopt rules necessary for the administration of ORS 691.405 (Definitions for ORS 691.405 to 691.485) to 691.485 (Board of Licensed Dietitians) ;

(2) Issue, deny, revoke, suspend and renew dietitian licenses;

(3) Determine the qualifications, training, education and fitness of applicants for licenses, renewals of licenses and reciprocal licenses for dietitians;

(4) Determine requirements for reciprocity and equivalency for licensed dietetics practice;

(5) Establish a code of professional responsibility and standards of practice for licensed dietitians;

(6) Develop, approve or recognize examinations to test an applicant’s knowledge relating to dietitian techniques and methods and any other subjects the board may determine to be necessary to assess an applicant’s fitness to practice as a licensed dietitian; and

(7) Provide for waivers of examinations. [2011 c.630 §11; 2013 c.314 §51; 2013 c.568 §106]

Source: Section 691.475 — Duties of Health Licensing Office; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors691.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.838 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.838
688.838 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 respiratory care practitioner or polysomnographic technologist 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 §30; 2011 c.715 §15]

Source: Section 688.838 — Duty to report prohibited conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.803 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.803
688.803 License required to practice polysomnography
Status: in_force

A person may not practice polysomnography or claim to be a polysomnographic technologist unless the person is licensed under ORS 688.819 (Polysomnographic technologist license) . [2011 c.715 §7]

Source: Section 688.803 — License required to practice polysomnography , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.663 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.663
673.663 Use of title “tax consultant.”
Status: in_force

(1) An individual may not assume or use the title or designation “tax consultant” unless the person is licensed as a tax consultant under ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) .

(2) A sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or other legal entity may not assume or use the title or designation “tax consultant” unless the entity is in compliance with ORS 673.643 (Preparation of tax returns by corporation, firm or partnership) . [1991 c.297 §2]

Source: Section 673.663 — Use of title “tax consultant.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.165 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.165
673.165 Continuing education
Status: in_force

(1) Each holder of a permit issued under ORS 673.150 (Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy) , under rules adopted by the Oregon Board of Accountancy, shall participate in a continuing education program that directly contributes to professional competency.

(2) The education programs shall include any of the following:

(a) Professional development programs and technical meetings of professional associations of public accountants, of certified public accountants or of public accountants and certified public accountants.

(b) University and college courses.

(c) Such professional staff training programs provided by accountancy organizations and other education programs that meet the requirements established by the board by rule.

(3) The board shall determine the hourly value to be assigned to each education program.

(4) The number of hours of continuing education required shall be determined by the board, but may not exceed 40 hours per year, or the equivalent, for both certified public accountants and public accountants.

(5) The board may waive continuing education requirements. However, continuing education requirements may not be waived by the board for more than three consecutive years except for military service, retirement, disability, absence from the state or for other instances of individual hardship. [1975 c.438 §2; 1981 c.89 §10; 1985 c.461 §3; 1985 c.605 §9; 1999 c.322 §13; 2015 c.451 §11]

Source: Section 673.165 — Continuing education; types of programs; hours; waiver; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.366 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.366
678.366 Registered nurse first assistants
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall adopt rules establishing procedures for the recognition of registered nurses who become registered nurse first assistants by receiving additional certification through nationally recognized professional organizations. [2005 c.628 §5]

Source: Section 678.366 — Registered nurse first assistants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.047 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.047
672.047 Right of entry by land surveyor
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, a registered professional land surveyor, or any employee or agent of the land surveyor, may enter on foot, where practicable, upon any land for the purpose of surveying or performing any survey work and may establish permanent survey monuments as allowed by rule of the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying.

(2) Any person exercising the right of entry granted under subsection (1) of this section shall do so with no unnecessary damage to the land entered upon. Damages to trees, shrubs and other vegetation intentionally caused by the land surveyor shall be subject to compensation and penalties as provided in ORS 105.810 (Treble damages for injury to or removal of produce, trees or shrubs) . The land surveyor shall compensate the landowner for all other actual monetary damages, or $100, whichever is greater. Actual monetary damages may include but are not limited to all costs in time, labor and materials incurred by the landowner to return the property to the condition it was in prior to the damage.

(3) If land that is entered and surveyed under this section is located outside of an urban growth boundary and the landowner makes a timely request in writing, the registered professional land surveyor shall provide a copy of the survey in a timely manner to the landowner.

(4) A registered professional land surveyor, or any employee or agent of the land surveyor, may not enter upon land for the purpose of surveying, performing other survey work or establishing a permanent survey monument without first providing notice to the landowner by first class mail or by personal notice. If the land is occupied by a person other than the landowner, notice must also be given to the occupant by first class mail or by personal notice. Notice that is given by first class mail must be mailed at least seven days prior to the entry onto the land. Notice that is given by personal notice must be hand-delivered to the landowner or occupant or be posted in a conspicuous place where the landowner or occupant may reasonably be expected to see the notice. The notice shall give the professional land surveyor’s name, address, telephone number, purpose, availability of the survey and the presence of any temporary or permanent monuments or other markers to be left on the land.

(5) A registered professional land surveyor, or any employee or agent of the land surveyor, who enters land as allowed under this section is owed no greater duty of care than that owed by a landowner to a trespasser.

(6) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, a registered professional land surveyor, or any employee or agent of the land surveyor, may use a vehicle to enter upon land provided that the vehicle remains on existing roadways where practicable.

(7) The land surveyor shall remove all flagging, stakes and other temporary materials that are above ground if leaving the materials in place creates an unreasonable risk of harm to persons or property. Except for forestland as defined in ORS 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770) , the land surveyor shall remove all temporary above ground materials within 60 days of placement unless written authorization to leave the materials in place is received from the landowner or occupant. [1995 c.382 §13; 1997 c.743 §1; 2009 c.259 §5; 2011 c.231 §1]

Source: Section 672.047 — Right of entry by land surveyor; compensation for damages caused; notice; removal of survey markers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.056 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.056
682.056 Patient encounter data reporting
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Ambulance services shall report patient encounter data to the electronic emergency medical services data system managed by the Oregon Health Authority for each patient care event in accordance with rules adopted by the authority under ORS 682.017 (Rules) .

(b) The authority by rule shall specify the patient encounter data elements to be transferred from the electronic emergency medical services data system to the Oregon Trauma Registry and shall establish the procedures for the electronic transfer of the patient encounter data.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The patient outcome data described in subsection (3) of this section about a patient who an ambulance service transported to a hospital, and that the hospital entered into the Oregon Trauma Registry, must be available to the designated official of the ambulance service that transported the patient.

(b) The authority by rule shall specify the method by which the patient outcome data will be made available to the designated official of an ambulance service.

(3) Patient outcome data includes:

(a) The health outcomes of the patient who was the subject of the prehospital care event from the emergency department or other intake facility of the hospital, including but not limited to:

(A) Whether the patient was admitted to the hospital; and

(B) If the patient was admitted, to what unit the patient was assigned;

(b) The patient’s chief complaint, the diagnosis the patient received in the emergency department or other intake facility and any procedures performed on the patient;

(c) The emergency department or hospital discharge disposition of the patient; and

(d) Demographic or standard health care information as required by the authority by rule.

(4) Data provided pursuant to this section shall be:

(a) Treated as a confidential medical record and not disclosed; and

(b) Considered privileged data under ORS 41.675 (Inadmissibility of certain data provided to peer review body of health care providers and health care groups) and 41.685 (Inadmissibility of certain data relating to emergency medical services system) .

(5) Data provided pursuant to this section may be used for quality assurance, quality improvement, epidemiological assessment and investigation, public health critical response planning, prevention activities and other purposes that the authority determines necessary.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A nontransporting prehospital care provider may report patient encounter data to the electronic emergency medical services data system.

(b) A nontransporting prehospital care provider that reports patient encounter data shall comply with the reporting requirements that apply to ambulance services.

(c) The patient outcome data described in subsection (3) of this section must be available to the designated official of the nontransporting prehospital care provider that provided care and reported patient encounter data about the patient.

(7) The authority may adopt rules to carry out this section, including rules to:

(a) Establish software interoperability standards and guidance to assist in reporting the patient encounter data required by this section;

(b) Specify the method by which the patient outcome data will be made available to nontransporting prehospital care providers; and

(c) Define “nontransporting prehospital care provider.” [Formerly 682.037; 2009 c.595 §1072; 2011 c.703 §52; 2017 c.229 §3]

Source: Section 682.056 — Patient encounter data reporting; availability of patient outcome data; use of data; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.500 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.500
680.500 Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) to 680.565 (Authority of Health Licensing Office and director) :

(1) “Denture” means any removable full or partial upper or lower prosthetic dental appliance to be worn in the human mouth to replace any missing natural teeth.

(2) “Denturist” means a person licensed under ORS 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) to 680.565 (Authority of Health Licensing Office and director) to engage in the practice of denture technology and who is authorized within the person’s scope of practice to provide to the public full or partial upper or lower dentures or other removable nonorthodontic dental appliances intended to be worn in the human mouth.

(3) “Practice of denture technology” means:

(a) Constructing, repairing, relining, reproducing, duplicating, supplying, fitting or altering a denture or other removable nonorthodontic dental appliance intended to be worn in the human mouth in respect of which a service is performed under paragraph (b) of this subsection; and

(b) The following services when performed for a purpose listed in paragraph (a) of this subsection:

(A) The taking of impressions;

(B) The taking of bite registrations;

(C) Try-ins of dentures or other removable nonorthodontic dental appliances intended to be worn in the human mouth; and

(D) Insertions of dentures or other removable nonorthodontic dental appliances intended to be worn in the human mouth. [1979 c.1 §1; 1991 c.921 §1; 1993 c.142 §2; 1999 c.885 §26; 2003 c.1 §1; 2005 c.648 §23; 2011 c.53 §1]

Source: Section 680.500 — Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 703.435 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 703 / Section 703.435
703.435 Identification card
Status: in_force

(1) When issuing a license under ORS 703.430 (Issuance of license) , the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training shall also issue an identification card of a size, design and content as may be determined by the department by rule.

(2) An investigator shall carry at all times, while engaged in the practice of investigating, the identification card issued under this section.

(3) In the event of loss or destruction of a license issued under ORS 703.430 (Issuance of license) or an identification card issued under this section, the investigator may apply to the department for a replacement. The application must state the circumstances of the loss or destruction. The investigator shall provide recent photographs of the investigator and a replacement application fee as prescribed by the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training by rule. [1997 c.870 §8; 1999 c.125 §3; 1999 c.363 §2; 2001 c.838 §7; 2005 c.613 §15; 2007 c.320 §5]

Source: Section 703.435 — Identification card; rules; obligation to carry; replacement; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors703.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.470 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.470
687.470 State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery
Status: in_force

(1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery. The board consists of seven 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 residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Four must be licensed direct entry midwives.

(b) One must be a certified nurse midwife.

(c) One must be a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 involved at the time of appointment in obstetrical care or education.

(d) One must be a member of the public.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members required to be licensed direct entry midwives may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by a professional organization representing direct entry midwives.

(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 each 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. Vacancies shall be filled by the Governor by appointment for the unexpired term. A member shall hold the member’s office until the appointment and qualification of a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a person serves two consecutive full terms, a period of at least three years must elapse before the person is again eligible for appointment to serve on the board.

(b) 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 direct entry midwife or a retired direct entry midwife who was a licensed direct entry midwife in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a direct entry midwife.

(4) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The office 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) . [1993 c.362 §2; 1999 c.885 §23; 1999 c.990 §1; 2005 c.648 §38; 2009 c.535 §24; 2009 c.701 §23a; 2011 c.650 §6; 2013 c.568 §58]

Source: Section 687.470 — State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery; establishment; appointment; confirmation; membership; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.755 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.755
675.755 Professional disclosure statement required
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, prior to the performance of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy, the licensee must furnish the client with a copy of a professional disclosure statement. If the licensee fails to provide the statement, the licensee shall not charge a client a fee for services.

(2) A professional disclosure statement shall include the following information regarding the applicant or licensee:

(a) Name, business address and telephone number;

(b) Philosophy and approach to counseling or marriage and family therapy;

(c) Formal education and training;

(d) Continuing education and supervision requirements; and

(e) Fee schedules.

(3) The statement must include the name, address and telephone number of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.

(4) An applicant shall submit a professional disclosure statement for board approval upon application for a license.

(5) Whenever an applicant or licensee makes a change in the professional disclosure statement, the new statement shall be presented to the board for approval.

(6) The board may adopt by rule exemptions from the requirements of this section. [1989 c.721 §7; 1999 c.463 §4]

Source: Section 675.755 — Professional disclosure statement required; content; exemptions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 694.115 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 694 / Section 694.115
694.115 Notice to Health Licensing Office of place of business
Status: in_force

(1) A person who holds a license shall notify the Health Licensing Office in writing of the regular address of the place or places where the person deals or intends to deal in hearing aids.

(2) The office shall keep a record of the places of business of persons who hold a license.

(3) Any notice required to be given by the office to a person who holds a license may be given by mailing it to the address of the last place of business of which the person has notified the office. [1959 c.634 §11; 1967 c.631 §8; 1985 c.227 §11; 2001 c.104 §277; 2005 c.648 §95; 2013 c.568 §117]

Source: Section 694.115 — Notice to Health Licensing Office of place of business; notice to licensees by office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors694.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.465 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.465
673.465 Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints
Status: in_force

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) , the Oregon Board of Accountancy may require the fingerprints of a person who:

(1) Is applying for a license, certificate, registration or permit that is issued by the board;

(2) Is applying for renewal of a license, certificate, registration or permit that is issued by the board;

(3) Is under investigation by the board; or

(4)(a)(A) Is employed or applying for employment by the board; or

(B) Provides services or seeks to provide services to the board as a contractor or vendor; and

(b) Is, or will be, working or providing services in a position:

(A) In which the person has or will have access to individual Social Security numbers, dates of birth, credit card information or information that is confidential under state or federal laws, rules or regulations; or

(B) In which the person is providing information technology services and has control over, or access to, information technology systems that would allow the person to harm or make unlawful use of the information technology systems or the information contained in the systems. [2005 c.730 §53; 2007 c.619 §6; 2009 c.531 §11]

Source: Section 673.465 — Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.195 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.195
690.195 Records of Health Licensing Office
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall keep a record of the office’s proceedings relating to the issuance, refusal, suspension and revocation of authorizations and to the imposition of probation. This record must also contain the name, place of business and date of each authorization issued by the office.

(2) The office shall keep a record of all complaints received, including the date of receipt, the name and place of business of each practitioner involved, the name and address of each complainant and the nature of the complaint.

(3) The records of the office shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection by the public. [1977 c.886 §19; 1987 c.31 §10; 1993 c.267 §14; 1999 c.425 §20; 2003 c.547 §47; 2005 c.648 §62; 2013 c.568 §89; 2023 c.273 §11]

Note: The amendments to 690.195 (Records of Health Licensing Office) by section 11, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative until July 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

690.195 (Records of Health Licensing Office) . (1) The Health Licensing Office shall keep a record of its proceedings relating to the issuance, refusal, suspension and revocation of certificates, registrations, licenses and permits and to the imposition of probation. This record shall also contain the name, place of business and the date of each certificate, registration, license and permit issued by the office.

(2) The office shall keep a record of all complaints received, including the date of receipt, name and place of business of each practitioner involved, the name and address of each complainant and the nature of the complaint.

(3) The records of the office shall at all reasonable times be open to inspection by the public.

Source: Section 690.195 — Records of Health Licensing Office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.645 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.645
673.645 Renewal of licenses
Status: in_force

(1) Any licensed tax consultant and tax preparer shall apply to the State Board of Tax Practitioners and pay the fee for a renewal of the license. The application shall be made annually, on or before a date established by the board by rule. The application shall be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the board that the person applying for renewal of the license has completed the continuing education required by ORS 673.655 (Continuing education requirement) .

(2) At least 30 days before the annual renewal date, the board shall notify the licensee that the annual renewal application and fee are due.

(3) Any license that is not renewed within 15 days after the annual renewal date shall lapse.

(4) The board may restore any lapsed license upon payment to the board of all past unpaid renewal fees and a fee for restoration of a lapsed license that shall be provided under ORS 673.685 (Fees) and upon proof of compliance with any continuing education requirements that may be adopted by the board by rule. [1973 c.387 §8; 1975 c.464 §12; 1977 c.873 §7; 1985 c.559 §6; 1999 c.411 §1; 2003 c.29 §1]

Source: Section 673.645 — Renewal of licenses; restoration of lapsed license; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.995 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.995
689.995 Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rule of the State Board of Pharmacy is a misdemeanor.

(2) Failure to comply with any notice, citation or subpoena issued by the board under ORS 689.135 (General powers of board) (12) is a misdemeanor. Each day during which the violation continues is a separate offense.

(3) Refusal to furnish information required under this chapter or willfully furnishing false information, is a misdemeanor.

(4) Any attempt to secure or the securing of registration or licensure for any person under any certificate, license or permit authorized by this chapter by making or causing to be made any false representations is a misdemeanor. [1979 c.777 §41; 1985 c.131 §7; 1985 c.565 §115; 1993 c.571 §22; 2011 c.597 §143]

Source: Section 689.995 — Criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.450 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.450
686.450 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 686.450 (Definitions) to 686.465 (Immunity for reporting in good faith) and 686.990 (Penalties) (3):

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Aggravated animal abuse” means any animal abuse as described in ORS 167.322 (Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree) .

(b) “Aggravated animal abuse” does not include:

(A) Good animal husbandry, as defined in ORS 167.310 (Definitions for ORS 167.310 to 167.351) ; or

(B) Any exemption listed in ORS 167.335 (Exemption from ORS 167.315 to 167.333) .

(2) “Law enforcement agency” means:

(a) Any city or municipal police department.

(b) A police department established by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) .

(c) Any county sheriff’s office.

(d) The Oregon State Police.

(e) A law enforcement division of a humane society in Oregon that employs special agents authorized under ORS 131.805 (Authority to employ special agents) or humane special agents commissioned under ORS 181A.340 (Commissioning of humane special agents) .

(f) A law enforcement division of a county or municipal animal control agency that employs sworn officers.

(3) “Veterinarian” means a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under ORS chapter 686. [2003 c.275 §2; 2011 c.506 §45; 2012 c.67 §17; 2013 c.180 §50]

Note: 686.450 (Definitions) to 686.465 (Immunity for reporting in good faith) and 686.990 (Penalties) (3) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 686 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 686.450 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.020 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.020
696.020 License required for individuals engaged in professional real estate activities
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Agency may issue a real estate license only to an individual.

(2) An individual may not engage in, carry on, advertise or purport to engage in or carry on professional real estate activity, or act in the capacity of a real estate licensee, within this state unless the individual holds an active license as provided for in this chapter.

(3) Real estate brokers and principal real estate brokers are bound by and subject to the requirements of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) , 696.990 (Penalties) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) while:

(a) Engaging in professional real estate activity; or

(b) Acting on the licensee’s own behalf in the sale, exchange, lease option or purchase of real estate or in the offer or negotiations for the sale, exchange, lease option or purchase of real estate.

(4) A real estate licensee is bound by and subject to the requirements of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.890 (Duties of real estate property managers) , 696.990 (Penalties) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) while engaging in the management of rental real estate.

(5) The agency by rule may establish provisions for a nonlicensed individual whose license is inactive or suspended and who acts on the licensee’s own behalf in the sale, exchange, lease option or purchase of real estate or in the offer or negotiations for the sale, exchange, lease option or purchase of real estate. [Amended by 1969 c.674 §1; 1975 c.746 §1a; 1977 c.649 §10; 1981 c.617 §2a; 2007 c.319 §4; 2013 c.145 §5]

Source: Section 696.020 — License required for individuals engaged in professional real estate activities; exception; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 699.055 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 699 / Section 699.055
699.055 Guest as trespasser
Status: in_force

When a guest has become a trespasser under ORS 164.243 (Criminal trespass in the second degree by a guest) and if that guest refuses to depart from a transient lodging in sufficient time for the hotelkeeper to honor a confirmed reservation, the hotelkeeper may have the guest and chattels of the guest removed by a police officer without incurring any liability to the guest for removal and, if appropriate, may retain possession of the chattels pursuant to ORS 87.156 (Innkeeper’s lien) . [1979 c.856 §4]

Source: Section 699.055 — Guest as trespasser , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors699.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.332 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.332
675.332 Duty to report prohibited conduct
Status: in_force

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, an occupational therapist 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 §23]

Source: Section 675.332 — Duty to report prohibited conduct , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.010
683.010 Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.310 (Professional corporation regulation not required) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Licensed optometrist” means an optometrist licensed under ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) .

(2) “Optometric nontopical formulary” means the list of nontopical pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of diseases of the human eye and the protocols for their usage adopted by the Council on Optometric Nontopical Formulary under ORS 683.240 (Council on Optometric Nontopical Formulary) (2).

(3) “Practice of optometry” means the use of any means other than invasive or laser surgery, or the prescription of Schedule I and II drugs or pharmaceutical agents that are not on the optometric nontopical formulary, for diagnosis and treatment in the human eye, for the measurement or assistance of the powers or range of human vision or the determination of the accommodative and refractive states of the human eye or the scope of its functions in general or the adaptation of lenses or frames for the aid thereof, subject to the limitations of ORS 683.040 (Qualifications of applicants) . “Practice of optometry” includes the prescription of Schedule II hydrocodone-combination drugs for the purposes listed in this subsection and the use of telemedicine as defined in ORS 683.230 (Practice of telemedicine) .

(4) “Trial frames” or “test lenses” means any frame or lens that is used in testing the eye and that is not sold and not for sale. [Amended by 1971 c.102 §1; 1975 c.175 §1; 1989 c.443 §1; 1991 c.904 §4; 1991 c.967 §1; 2001 c.632 §1; 2015 c.18 §1; 2019 c.234 §3]

Source: Section 683.010 — Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 700.240 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 700 / Section 700.240
700.240 Authority of Health Licensing Office and board
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the Environmental Health Registration Board, has such authority as is reasonably necessary to administer this chapter, including the authority to adopt rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183.

(2) The office has authority to administer oaths and subpoena witnesses.

(3) The office shall keep a record of all proceedings of the office, including a register of all registrants. These records shall at reasonable times be open to the public.

(4) When the office is satisfied that an applicant for registration under this chapter has complied with all of the requirements thereof, it shall have issued to such applicant an appropriate certificate evidencing registration. [Amended by 1967 c.476 §16; 1995 c.572 §17; 2003 c.547 §110; 2005 c.648 §118; 2013 c.568 §138]

Source: Section 700.240 — Authority of Health Licensing Office and board; rules; records of proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors700.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.565 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.565
676.565 Oversight and centralized service by office
Status: in_force

Pursuant to ORS 676.568 (Office responsibilities) , the Health Licensing Office shall provide administrative and regulatory oversight and centralized service for the following boards, councils and programs:

(1) Board of Athletic Trainers, as provided in ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) ;

(2) Board of Cosmetology, as provided in ORS 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) ;

(3) State Board of Denture Technology, as provided in ORS 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) to 680.565 (Authority of Health Licensing Office and director) ;

(4) State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery, as provided in ORS 687.405 (“Direct entry midwifery” defined) to 687.495 (Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes) ;

(5) Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board, as provided in ORS 688.800 (Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840) to 688.840 (Immunity from civil liability) ;

(6) Environmental Health Registration Board, as provided in ORS chapter 700;

(7) Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners, as provided in ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) ;

(8) Advisory Council on Hearing Aids, as provided in ORS 694.015 (Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170) to 694.170 (Duties of council) ;

(9) Sexual Offense Treatment Board, as provided in ORS 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) to 675.410 (Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410) ;

(10) Long Term Care Administrators Board, as provided in ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) ;

(11) Board of Licensed Dietitians, as provided in ORS 691.405 (Definitions for ORS 691.405 to 691.485) to 691.485 (Board of Licensed Dietitians) ;

(12) Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board, as provided in ORS 676.806 (Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board) ;

(13) Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians, as provided 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) ;

(14) Art therapy, as provided in ORS 681.740 (Definitions for ORS 681.740 to 681.758) to 681.758 (Rules) ;

(15) Lactation consultation, as provided in ORS 676.665 (Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689) to 676.689 (Rules) ;

(16) Music therapy, as provided in ORS 681.700 (Definitions for ORS 681.700 to 681.730) to 681.730 (Rules) ;

(17) Genetic counseling, as provided in ORS 676.730 (Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748) to 676.748 (Rules) ;

(18) State Board of Sign Language Interpreters, as provided in ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) ; and

(19) Temporary staffing agencies, as provided in ORS 676.695 (Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725) to 676.725 (Civil penalties) . [Formerly 676.583; 2018 c.61 §22; 2019 c.68 §14; 2019 c.456 §15; 2021 c.231 §8; 2022 c.92 §9; 2023 c.414 §§15,16]

Source: Section 676.565 — Oversight and centralized service by office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.290 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.290
681.290 Examination of candidates
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may examine by written or oral examination, or by both. Standards for acceptable performance shall be determined by the board. The board may examine or direct the applicant to be examined for knowledge in whatever theoretical or applied fields in speech-language pathology or audiology it considers appropriate. The board may also examine the candidate with regard to the professional skills and judgment of the candidate in the utilization of speech-language pathology or audiology techniques and methods.

(2) The board may waive the written examination if the applicant has successfully passed the Educational Testing Service Praxis II Specialty Area Examination in speech-language pathology or audiology.

(3) The board shall grade the examination or direct it to be graded. Examination papers shall be retained by the board for at least one year. [Formerly 694.375; 1995 c.280 §10]

Source: Section 681.290 — Examination of candidates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.760 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.760
671.760 Business income tax
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “business license tax” has the meaning given that term in ORS 671.755 (Issuance of business license by metropolitan service district) .

(2) A city that imposes a business license tax based on or measured by adjusted net income earned by conducting business within the city is exempt from ORS 671.755 (Issuance of business license by metropolitan service district) . [2007 c.541 §48]

Source: Section 671.760 — Business income tax , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.510 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.510
683.510 Definitions for ORS 683.520 to 683.530
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 683.520 (Scope of practice of optician) to 683.530 (Discrimination against opticians prohibited) , “dispensing optician” means a person who prepares and dispenses lenses, eyeglasses and appurtenances thereto to the intended wearers thereof on written prescriptions from a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or an optometrist and, in accordance with such prescriptions, measures, adapts, adjusts and fabricates such lenses, eyeglasses and appurtenances for the aid or correction of visual or ocular anomalies of the human eye. [1991 c.904 §3; 1995 c.79 §344]

Source: Section 683.510 — Definitions for ORS 683.520 to 683.530 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.055 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.055
685.055 Discrimination by Director of Oregon Health Authority against naturopathic physicians prohibited
Status: in_force

The Director of the Oregon Health Authority may not discriminate between licensed naturopathic physicians and any other person authorized by law to render professional services that a licensed naturopathic physician may render, when such services are required. If the Oregon Health Authority is responsible for paying for such services, the services shall be paid for in the same manner and under the same standards as similar professional services. [1993 c.366 §2; 2001 c.900 §215; 2009 c.595 §1090]

Source: Section 685.055 — Discrimination by Director of Oregon Health Authority against naturopathic physicians prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.015 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.015
696.015 Legislative finding
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds the activity of persons seeking to assist others, for compensation, to deal in real estate in this state to be a matter of public concern. The provisions of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) , 696.990 (Penalties) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) are enacted to assist in creating for the public a healthy real estate market atmosphere and to assure that professional real estate activity is conducted with high fiduciary standards.

(2) ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) , 696.990 (Penalties) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) may be cited as the Oregon Real Estate License Law. [1977 c.649 §2]

Source: Section 696.015 — Legislative finding; short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.300 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.300
692.300 State Mortuary and Cemetery Board
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board to carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions of this chapter. The board consists of 11 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 residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) One member must be a funeral service practitioner.

(b) Two members must be representatives of an immediate disposition company or a licensed funeral establishment, and at least one of the two must be a licensed embalmer.

(c) Three members must be representatives of cemeteries, one representing a for-profit cemetery, one representing a nonprofit cemetery and one representing a cemetery owned or operated by a city, county or special district.

(d) One member must be a representative of a crematorium or other facility for final disposition of human remains under ORS 692.275 (Certificate of authority for operating cemetery, crematorium or facility for final disposition) that is not a cemetery.

(e) Four members must be representatives of the public, one of whom must be a member of a recognized senior citizen organization.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) For each vacancy on the board under subsection (1)(a) to (d) of this section, the Governor may select a board member from a list of three to five nominees submitted by professional organizations that represent individuals licensed, certified or registered by the board or facilities regulated by the board.

(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) Ethnicity.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of the members of the board shall be four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than four terms end each year. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this subsection, a member is eligible for no more than two consecutive terms. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective to fill the vacancy. The four-year term of a board member appointed to a vacant position begins on the date of appointment.

(b) 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;

(C) Is not a licensed funeral service practitioner or a retired funeral service practitioner whose license was in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a funeral service practitioner; or

(D) Is not an authorized representative of a cemetery, crematorium, funeral establishment or immediate disposition company, or other facility that is regulated by and in good standing with the board, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a representative of the facility.

(c) A member who is a representative of the public may serve more than two consecutive terms if no other member of the public applies to fill an open position. [Amended by 1971 c.650 §25; 1973 c.792 §46; 1979 c.858 §3; 1981 c.439 §1; 1983 c.810 §20; 1985 c.207 §15; 1991 c.542 §5; 1997 c.632 §12; 2009 c.535 §35; 2009 c.756 §85; 2017 c.103 §1]

Source: Section 692.300 — State Mortuary and Cemetery Board; appointment; term; qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.450 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.450
681.450 Executive director
Status: in_force

The executive director of the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology may, within guidelines established by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, hire employees and enter into contracts for specific services necessary to carry out the administration of this chapter. [Formerly 694.495; 1995 c.280 §21; 2005 c.698 §19; 2009 c.756 §45]

Source: Section 681.450 — Executive director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.370 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.370
673.370 Acts constituting prima facie evidence that person is authorized to use words certified public account or public accountant
Status: in_force

(1) The display or uttering by a person of a card, sign, advertisement or other printed, engraved or written instrument or device, bearing a person’s name in conjunction with the words “certified public accountant” or “public accountant” or any abbreviation thereof, shall be prima facie evidence in any action brought under ORS 673.360 (Injunctions) or 673.990 (Criminal penalties) that the person whose name is so displayed caused or procured the display or uttering and that the person is an individual or business organization that purports to be authorized to use the words under ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) .

(2) In any action referred to in subsection (1) of this section, evidence of the commission of a single act prohibited by ORS 673.010 (Definitions for ORS 673.010 to 673.465) to 673.465 (Authority of Oregon Board of Accountancy to require fingerprints) shall be sufficient to justify an injunction or a conviction without evidence of a general course of conduct. [Amended by 1985 c.605 §14; 1993 c.431 §10; 1999 c.322 §22]

Source: Section 673.370 — Acts constituting prima facie evidence that person is authorized to use words certified public account or public accountant , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.200 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.200
683.200 Standards of liability
Status: in_force

(1) Optometrists utilizing pharmaceutical agents shall be held to the same standards of liability as persons licensed as physicians to practice medicine and surgery by the Oregon Medical Board under ORS chapter 677.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) (3), an optometrist may remove superficial foreign bodies from the eye and its appendages.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An optometrist treating a patient with antiglaucoma medication shall consult with an ophthalmologist if:

(A) The glaucoma progresses despite the use of two glaucoma medications;

(B) More than two medications are required to control the glaucoma; or

(C) A secondary glaucoma develops.

(b) Glaucoma shall be considered to be progressing if, in comparison to prior examinations, there is a reproducible worsening of the patient’s visual field as measured by standard threshold testing or if there is a worsening of the patient’s optic nerve as measured by direct observation or standard imaging technology or by rising eye pressure despite the use of medication. Glaucoma shall be considered to be under control if target eye pressure, individualized for each patient, is maintained with no abnormal glaucomatous progression.

(c) For purposes of this subsection, a combination medication that contains two pharmacologic agents shall be considered one medication. [2007 c.818 §2]

Note: 683.200 (Standards of liability) was added to and made a part of 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.310 (Professional corporation regulation not required) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 683.200 — Standards of liability; removal of foreign bodies from eye; treatment with antiglaucoma medication , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.126 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.126
672.126 Minimum qualifications for registration as professional land surveyor
Status: in_force

As minimum evidence of qualification for registration as a professional land surveyor, 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 or photogrammetric mapping 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 land surveying examination approved by the board;

(4) Pass an Oregon-specific land surveying examination approved by the board;

(5) Have a work record of four years or more of active practice in land surveying work satisfactory to the board; and

(6) Meet any additional requirements for registration as a professional land surveyor adopted by the board under ORS 672.255 (Rulemaking authority) . [2015 c.576 §3]

Source: Section 672.126 — Minimum qualifications for registration as professional land surveyor , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.718 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.718
688.718 License required
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not engage in the practice of athletic training or claim to be a licensed athletic trainer unless the person is licensed under ORS 688.720 (Requirements for licensure) .

(2) Nothing in ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) is intended to:

(a) Limit, preclude or otherwise interfere with the practices of health care providers or other persons licensed or registered in this state under any other statutes, or prevent health care providers or other persons from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the health care provider or person is licensed or registered;

(b) Prevent any person from performing athletic training services if the person is employed as an athletic trainer by the federal government or any of its agencies;

(c) Prohibit a person from performing athletic training services if:

(A) The person accompanies an organization or a sports team from another state, a territory of the United States or a foreign country;

(B) The organization or team is in this state for purposes related to competition or training; and

(C) The person performs athletic training services only on members of the organization or team and the services are performed for no more than 60 days in a calendar year;

(d) Preclude any person from pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or licensure as an athletic trainer in an accredited or approved educational program if the person is identified by a title that clearly indicates student or trainee status;

(e) Prevent any person from completing any supervised practical experience requirements established by the Board of Athletic Trainers by rule; or

(f) Prohibit any person from performing athletic training services in this state for purposes of continuing education, consulting or training if the services are performed for no more than 60 days in any calendar year and are performed in association with a licensed athletic trainer if the person is:

(A) Registered or licensed and in good standing as an athletic trainer in another state; or

(B) Certified as an athletic trainer by, and in good standing with, the national Board of Certification.

(3) Nothing in ORS 688.701 (Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734) to 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) may be construed to require licensure of an elementary or secondary school teacher, coach or volunteer who:

(a) Does not purport to be a licensed athletic trainer; and

(b) Is acting within the scope of the person’s duties as a teacher, coach or volunteer. [1999 c.736 §6; 2013 c.62 §1; 2019 c.378 §4]

Source: Section 688.718 — License required; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.535 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.535
677.535 Limited license
Status: in_force

The Oregon Medical Board may grant a limited license to a physician assistant if the applicant meets the qualifications of the board, the application file is complete and no derogatory information has been submitted but board approval is pending. [1981 c.220 §8; 1983 c.486 §48a; 1989 c.830 §35; 1999 c.582 §7; 2010 c.43 §6; 2011 c.550 §6]

Source: Section 677.535 — Limited license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.830 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.830
677.830 Reciprocal licensing
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 677.825 (Examination of applicants) , the Oregon Medical Board may issue a license to practice podiatry without a written examination of the applicant if the applicant has a license to practice podiatry issued by a licensing agency of another state or territory of the United States and the applicant complies with the other provisions of ORS 677.805 (“Ankle” defined for ORS 677.805 to 677.840) to 677.840 (Fees) . Such a license shall not be issued unless the requirements, including the examination for such license are substantially similar to the requirements of this state for a license to practice podiatry. The board shall adopt rules governing the issuance of licenses to persons applying under this section. The license may be evidenced by a certificate of the board indorsed on the license issued by the other state or territory, or by issuance of a license as otherwise provided by ORS 677.805 (“Ankle” defined for ORS 677.805 to 677.840) to 677.840 (Fees) .

(2) The Oregon Medical Board may accept a certificate of successful examination issued by the National Board of Podiatry Examiners in lieu of a written examination given by the Oregon Medical Board.

(3) The Oregon Medical Board may require an applicant under subsection (1) or (2) of this section to take an oral examination conducted by one or more members of the board. [Formerly 682.055; 2007 c.86 §9]

Source: Section 677.830 — Reciprocal licensing; use of national board examination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.040 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.040
696.040 Single act sufficient to constitute professional real estate activity
Status: in_force

One act or transaction of professional real estate activity is sufficient to constitute engaging in professional real estate activity, within the meaning of this chapter. [Amended by 1955 c.322 §8; 1977 c.649 §12]

Source: Section 696.040 — Single act sufficient to constitute professional real estate activity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.260 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.260
701.260 Appeal committee
Status: in_force

(1) From within its membership, the Construction Contractors Board shall appoint three members, including one of the public members or the elected official, as an appeal committee. The board may appoint one or more appeal committees. At least one residential contractor shall be appointed to any committee that hears appeals involving residential complaints.

(2) An appeal committee shall hear appeals on proposed orders and on petitions for reconsideration and rehearing and motions for stays that were originally appealed to the board as proposed orders.

(3) The Construction Contractors Board shall not consider an appeal of a decision of an appeal committee. However, the full board may act as an appeal committee. The parties affected by a decision of an appeal committee shall retain the right to appeal the decision to the Court of Appeals. [1989 c.928 §24; 1993 c.470 §1; 1993 c.742 §53]

Source: Section 701.260 — Appeal committee; membership; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.250 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.250
674.250 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board shall collect from each appraisal management company an annual registry fee in an amount determined by the Appraisal Subcommittee as set forth in federal law.

(2) The board shall establish by rule fees for appraisal management companies, including but not limited to fees for:

(a) Application for registration.

(b) Registration.

(c) Renewal of registration.

(d) Duplicate registration.

(e) Renewal of inactive registration.

(f) Reactivation of inactive registration.

(g) Late renewal of registration.

(h) Inactive status.

(3) All moneys collected or received by the board pursuant to this section shall be paid into the account created by the board under ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) . [2011 c.447 §19; 2021 c.313 §5]

Note: See note under 674.200 (Definitions for ORS 674.200 to 674.250) .

Source: Section 674.250 — Fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.600 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.600
675.600 Duties of board
Status: in_force

The State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall:

(1) Pursuant to ORS chapter 183, adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) .

(2) Publish annually a list of the names and addresses of all persons who have been authorized to practice regulated social work.

(3) Establish a voluntary arbitration procedure that may be invoked with the consent of clients and regulated social workers whereby disputes between clients and workers may be resolved.

(4) Report to the Legislative Assembly on its activities regarding authorizations to practice regulated social work during the preceding biennium. [1977 c.677 §5; 1979 c.769 §4; 1985 c.52 §7; 1989 c.721 §42; 2009 c.442 §23; 2009 c.697 §20; 2009 c.756 §§91,91b,91c]

Source: Section 675.600 — Duties of board; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.201 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.201
688.201 Disposition of receipts
Status: in_force

(1) All moneys received under ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) shall be paid into an account established by the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy under ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) . The board may establish an additional account under ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) for the purpose of meeting financial obligations imposed on the State of Oregon as a result of this state’s participation in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact established under ORS 688.240 (Physical Therapy Licensure Compact) .

(2) The moneys paid into the accounts established by the board under ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) are continuously appropriated to the board and may be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 676.850 (Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education) , 676.860 (Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for physical health care providers) and 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) and for the purpose of meeting financial obligations imposed on the State of Oregon as a result of this state’s participation in the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact established under ORS 688.240 (Physical Therapy Licensure Compact) . [1973 c.427 §34 (enacted in lieu of 688.200); 1999 c.1084 §28; 2013 c.240 §16; 2016 c.13 §§7,8; 2017 c.511 §11; 2019 c.43 §25]

Source: Section 688.201 — Disposition of receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.440 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.440
676.440 Duty of health professional regulatory boards to encourage multidisciplinary pain management services
Status: in_force

(1) Health professional regulatory boards shall encourage the development of state-of-the-art multidisciplinary pain management services and the availability of these services to the public.

(2) As used in subsection (1) of this section, “health professional regulatory boards” means the:

(a) Oregon Medical Board;

(b) Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine;

(c) Oregon Board of Dentistry;

(d) Oregon State Board of Nursing;

(e) Oregon Board of Physical Therapy;

(f) State Board of Chiropractic Examiners;

(g) State Board of Pharmacy; and

(h) Oregon Board of Psychology. [2003 c.325 §1; 2009 c.43 §10; 2017 c.6 §26; 2019 c.43 §9]

Source: Section 676.440 — Duty of health professional regulatory boards to encourage multidisciplinary pain management services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.205 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.205
676.205 Continuing jurisdiction of boards
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Health professional regulatory board” means the agencies listed in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180) and the Health Licensing Office created in ORS 676.560 (Purpose of Health Licensing Office) .

(b) “License” means a license, registration, certification or other authorization to engage in a profession.

(2) A health professional regulatory board continues to have jurisdiction for licensing, regulatory and disciplinary purposes related to acts and omissions that occur while a person is licensed or required to be licensed, regardless of any changes in the licensing status of the person.

(3) A person who obtains, but is not required to obtain, a license to engage in a profession regulated by a health professional regulatory board, and whose license expires, lapses or is voluntarily surrendered while the person is under investigation by the board, or whose license is suspended or revoked, may not engage in that profession unless the person again obtains a license from the relevant health professional regulatory board to engage in the profession.

(4) Nothing in this section limits the jurisdictional, investigatory or other authority otherwise provided by law to a health professional regulatory board. [2009 c.756 §2; 2013 c.568 §20]

Source: Section 676.205 — Continuing jurisdiction of boards; effect of expiration, lapse, surrender, suspension or revocation of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.635 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.635
688.635 Scope of practice of hemodialysis technician
Status: in_force

(1) A person certified as a hemodialysis technician may, under the direct supervision of a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or a registered nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) , perform functions as determined by rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the Oregon Medical Board and the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

(2) A hemodialysis technician shall not:

(a) Administer medications by oral, intramuscular, intravenous or subcutaneous means except as specified under rules adopted by the authority pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.

(b) Determine the frequency, duration or nature of dialysis treatments or alter any treatment prescribed by a licensed health professional.

(c) Engage in any health care activity requiring a license except as authorized under rules adopted by the authority pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. [1997 c.580 §3; 2009 c.595 §1096]

Source: Section 688.635 — Scope of practice of hemodialysis technician; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.055 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.055
678.055 Nurse emeritus license
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing may issue a nurse emeritus license to an applicant who:

(a) Is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner or registered nurse;

(b) Has been granted retired status by the board as described in ORS 678.050 (Examining applicants) ; and

(c) Pays the license fee as established by rule of the board.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 678.050 (Examining applicants) (6), a nurse emeritus may engage in the practice of nursing, practical nursing or registered nursing on a volunteer or other noncompensatory basis.

(3) The board shall adopt rules to establish:

(a) The annual license fee for the nurse emeritus license described in subsection (1) of this section; and

(b) The method to determine the competency required to practice nursing, practical nursing or registered nursing as a nurse emeritus. [2015 c.353 §2]

Note: 678.055 (Nurse emeritus license) was added to and made a part of 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 678.055 — Nurse emeritus license; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.825 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.825
676.825 Disciplinary authority over persons licensed or registered
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and in consultation with the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against any person licensed or registered under ORS 676.810 (Board duties) or 676.815 (Behavior analysis interventionists) for any of the prohibited acts listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) and for any violation of a rule adopted under ORS 676.802 (Definitions for ORS 676.802 to 676.830) to 676.830 (Health benefit plan credentialing for applied behavior analysis providers) . [Formerly 676.805; 2023 c.500 §3]

Source: Section 676.825 — Disciplinary authority over persons licensed or registered , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.111 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.111
678.111 Causes for denial, revocation or suspension of license or probation, reprimand or censure of licensee
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for a contested case, and except as provided in ORS 678.138 (Exception from certain disciplinary actions for provision of reproductive or gender-affirming health care service) :

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing may refuse to issue a license to practice nursing by examination or indorsement or a nurse internship license or may revoke or suspend a license, issue a limited license, censure or reprimand or place on probation, subject to any conditions imposed by the board, a person issued a license, for any of the following causes:

(a) Conviction of the licensee of crime where the crime bears demonstrable relationship to the practice of nursing. A copy of the record of the conviction, certified to by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, shall be conclusive evidence of the conviction.

(b) Gross incompetence or gross negligence of the licensee in the practice of nursing at the level for which the licensee is licensed.

(c) Any willful fraud or misrepresentation in applying for or procuring a license or renewal of a license.

(d) Fraud or deceit of the licensee in the practice of nursing or in admission to the practice of nursing.

(e) Impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards) .

(f) Conduct derogatory to the standards of nursing.

(g) Violation of any provision of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) or rules adopted under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) .

(h) Revocation or suspension of a license to practice nursing by any state or territory of the United States, or any foreign jurisdiction authorized to issue nursing credentials whether or not that license or credential was relied upon in issuing that license in this state. A certified copy of the order of revocation or suspension shall be conclusive evidence of the revocation or suspension.

(i) Physical condition that makes the licensee unable to conduct safely the practice for which the licensee is licensed.

(j) Violation of any condition imposed by the board when issuing a limited license.

(2) A license may be denied, suspended or revoked for the reasons stated in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) A license in inactive status may be denied, suspended or revoked for the reasons stated in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) A license in retired status may be denied, suspended or revoked for any cause stated in subsection (1) of this section. [1957 c.316 §18 (enacted in lieu of 678.110); 1973 c.584 §11; 1975 c.205 §4; 1979 c.744 §51; 1981 c.369 §7; 1983 c.221 §2; 1985 c.23 §7; 2001 c.275 §2; 2009 c.756 §31; 2019 c.358 §28; 2022 c.38 §9; 2023 c.228 §36]

Source: Section 678.111 — Causes for denial, revocation or suspension of license or probation, reprimand or censure of licensee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.065 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.065
679.065 Qualifications of applicants
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a dental license shall be entitled to take the examination to practice dentistry in Oregon if the applicant:

(a) Is 18 years of age or older; and

(b) Is a graduate of a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or its successor agency, if any, which must have been approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry.

(2) Foreign trained graduates of dental programs may apply for the dental licensure examination, providing the applicant meets the board’s requirements, by rule, as will reasonably assure that an applicant’s training and education are sufficient for licensure. [1983 c.169 §5]

Source: Section 679.065 — Qualifications of applicants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.150 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.150
675.150 Enforcement procedures
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Psychology may institute and commence injunction proceedings in any circuit court in Oregon to enjoin the unlawful practice of psychology. In any such proceeding it shall not be necessary to show that any person is individually injured by the actions complained of. If the person complained of is found by the court to have unlawfully engaged in practice of psychology, the court may enjoin the person from so practicing. Procedure in such cases shall be the same as any other injunction suit. The remedy by injunction hereby given is in addition to criminal prosecution and punishment. [1973 c.777 §13; 2017 c.6 §21]

Source: Section 675.150 — Enforcement procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.405 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.405
692.405 Identifying receptacle
Status: in_force

The funeral service practitioner or person acting as such shall be responsible for causing to be affixed to each receptacle, as defined by rule of the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board, in which a dead human body is contained an identifying metal disc, of a design to be approved by rule of the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board, that shall remain attached to the receptacle in which the body is contained and shall bear a corresponding number that is also in the report of death and the final disposition permit. In the event of cremation or reduction, the disc shall stay with the cremated or reduced remains. [1985 c.207 §20; 2013 c.366 §81; 2021 c.296 §24]

Source: Section 692.405 — Identifying receptacle , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.532 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.532
675.532 Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work
Status: in_force

(1) If an applicant for initial registration for the practice of baccalaureate social work has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571 (Fees) , the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall register the applicant as a baccalaureate social worker. Upon registration, the board shall issue notice of the registration to the applicant.

(2) An applicant for registration for the practice of baccalaureate social work shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(a) Has complied with the requirements of all applicable provisions of ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) and the applicable rules of the board;

(b) Holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the board; and

(c) If required under ORS 675.535 (Examination) , has passed the written examination for registration for the practice of baccalaureate social work. [2009 c.442 §6; 2013 c.60 §6]

Source: Section 675.532 — Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.038 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.038
701.038 Residential limited contractors
Status: in_force

A residential limited contractor may not:

(1) Perform work as a contractor exceeding $40,000 in gross annual volume; or

(2) Enter into contracts to perform work as a contractor in excess of $5,000. [2007 c.836 §5]

Source: Section 701.038 — Residential limited contractors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.621 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.621
679.621 Dental therapist scope of practice
Status: in_force

(1) A dental therapist may perform, pursuant to the dental therapist’s collaborative agreement, the following procedures under the general supervision of the dentist:

(a) Identification of conditions requiring evaluation, diagnosis or treatment by a dentist, a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, a nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) or other licensed health care provider;

(b) Comprehensive charting of the oral cavity;

(c) Oral health instruction and disease prevention education, including nutritional counseling and dietary analysis;

(d) Exposing and evaluation of radiographic images;

(e) Dental prophylaxis, including subgingival scaling and polishing procedures;

(f) Application of topical preventive or prophylactic agents, including fluoride varnishes and pit and fissure sealants;

(g) Administering local anesthetic;

(h) Pulp vitality testing;

(i) Application of desensitizing medication or resin;

(j) Fabrication of athletic mouth guards;

(k) Changing of periodontal dressings;

(L) Simple extractions of erupted primary anterior teeth and coronal remnants of any primary teeth;

(m) Emergency palliative treatment of dental pain;

(n) Preparation and placement of direct restoration in primary and permanent teeth;

(o) Fabrication and placement of single-tooth temporary crowns;

(p) Preparation and placement of preformed crowns on primary teeth;

(q) Indirect pulp capping on permanent teeth;

(r) Indirect pulp capping on primary teeth;

(s) Suture removal;

(t) Minor adjustments and repairs of removable prosthetic devices;

(u) Atraumatic restorative therapy and interim restorative therapy;

(v) Oral examination, evaluation and diagnosis of conditions within the supervising dentist’s authorization;

(w) Removal of space maintainers;

(x) The dispensation and oral or topical administration of:

(A) Nonnarcotic analgesics;

(B) Anti-inflammatories; and

(C) Antibiotics; and

(y) Other services as specified by the Oregon Board of Dentistry by rule.

(2) A dental therapist may perform, pursuant to the dental therapist’s collaborative agreement, the following procedures under the indirect supervision of the dentist:

(a) Placement of temporary restorations;

(b) Fabrication of soft occlusal guards;

(c) Tissue reconditioning and soft reline;

(d) Tooth reimplantation and stabilization;

(e) Recementing of permanent crowns;

(f) Pulpotomies on primary teeth;

(g) Simple extractions of:

(A) Erupted posterior primary teeth; and

(B) Permanent teeth that have horizontal movement of greater than two millimeters or vertical movement and that have at least 50 percent periodontal bone loss;

(h) Brush biopsies; and

(i) Direct pulp capping on permanent teeth.

(3) The dentist described in subsection (2) of this section shall review a procedure described in subsection (2) of this section that is performed by the dental therapist and the patient chart that contains information regarding the procedure.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A dental therapist may supervise a dental assistant and an expanded function dental assistant, as defined by the board by rule, if the dental therapist is authorized to perform the services provided by the dental assistant or expanded function dental assistant.

(b) A dental therapist may supervise up to two individuals under this subsection. [2021 c.530 §9]

Source: Section 679.621 — Dental therapist scope of practice; duties of dentist; authority of dental therapist to supervise , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.425 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.425
687.425 Renewal of license
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall renew a direct entry midwife license upon:

(a) The applicant’s satisfaction of the requirements for renewal under ORS 676.572 (Issuance of authorizations) ;

(b) Receipt of proof of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for infants and adults;

(c) Receipt of the applicable renewal fee established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) ; and

(d) The applicant’s satisfaction of the requirements for renewal prescribed by the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery under subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

(2) The board shall prescribe requirements for license renewal including, but not limited to, continuing education that must include training in use of legend drugs and devices.

(3) The board shall require a midwife who has attended fewer than five births in the previous year to take an additional 10 hours of continuing education as prescribed by the board. [1993 c.362 §9; 2001 c.53 §5; 2001 c.274 §3; 2001 c.462 §4; 2003 c.547 §21; 2005 c.648 §34; 2009 c.701 §21; 2013 c.314 §27; 2013 c.568 §54]

Source: Section 687.425 — Renewal of license; effect of failure to renew , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.021 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.021
701.021 License requirement
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 701.010 (Exemptions from licensure) , a person or joint venture that undertakes, offers to undertake or submits a bid to do work as a contractor must have a current license issued by the Construction Contractors Board and possess an appropriate endorsement as provided in this section. For purposes of offering to undertake or submitting a bid to do work, a partnership or joint venture is licensed and endorsed if any partner or joint venturer whose name appears in the business name of the partnership or joint venture has a current license issued by the board and possesses an appropriate endorsement.

(2) A person or joint venture that undertakes, offers to undertake or submits a bid to do work as a contractor in preparation for or in connection with a residential structure must have one of the following endorsements:

(a) Residential general contractor.

(b) Residential specialty contractor.

(c) Residential limited contractor.

(d) Residential developer.

(e) Residential locksmith services contractor.

(f) Residential restoration contractor.

(g) Home inspector services contractor.

(h) Home services contractor.

(i) Home energy performance score contractor.

(3) A person or joint venture that undertakes, offers to undertake or submits a bid to do work as a contractor in preparation for or in connection with a small commercial structure must have one of the following endorsements:

(a) Residential general contractor.

(b) Residential specialty contractor.

(c) Residential limited contractor.

(d) Residential developer.

(e) Residential locksmith services contractor.

(f) Residential restoration contractor.

(g) Commercial general contractor level 1.

(h) Commercial specialty contractor level 1.

(i) Commercial general contractor level 2.

(j) Commercial specialty contractor level 2.

(k) Commercial developer.

(4) A person or joint venture that undertakes, offers to undertake or submits a bid to do work as a contractor in preparation for or in connection with a large commercial structure must have one of the following endorsements:

(a) Commercial general contractor level 1.

(b) Commercial specialty contractor level 1.

(c) Commercial general contractor level 2.

(d) Commercial specialty contractor level 2.

(e) Commercial developer. [2007 c.836 §2; 2010 c.57 §1; 2013 c.300 §8; 2013 c.383 §10; 2015 c.498 §5]

Source: Section 701.021 — License requirement; endorsements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.430 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.430
696.430 Records of commissioner as evidence
Status: in_force

Copies of all records and papers in the office of the Real Estate Commissioner duly certified and authenticated by the seal of the commissioner shall be received in evidence in all courts equally and with like effect as the original. Except for records of open investigations, all records kept in the office of the commissioner under authority of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) , 696.800 (Definitions) to 696.870 (Duties of real estate licensee under ORS 105.462 to 105.490, 696.301 and 696.870) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) shall be open to public inspection under such reasonable rules and regulations as shall be prescribed by the commissioner. [Amended by 2001 c.300 §35]

Source: Section 696.430 — Records of commissioner as evidence; records open to inspection; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.880 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.880
696.880 Licensee not required to disclose proximity of registered sex offender
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) to 163A.235 (Agreements to resolve concerns about community notification) , 696.301 (Grounds for discipline) , 696.805 (Real estate licensee as seller’s agent) , 696.810 (Real estate licensee as buyer’s agent) , 696.815 (Representation of both buyer and seller) or 696.855 (Common law application to statutory obligations and remedies) creates an obligation on the part of a person licensed under this chapter to disclose to a potential purchaser of residential property that a sex offender registered under ORS 163A.010 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, paroled or released from correctional facility or another United States jurisdiction) , 163A.015 (Reporting by sex offender discharged, released or placed on probation by court or another United States jurisdiction) , 163A.020 (Reporting by sex offender upon moving into state) or 163A.025 (Reporting by sex offender adjudicated in juvenile court) resides in the area. [1999 c.732 §2; 2001 c.300 §73; 2011 c.271 §24; 2013 c.708 §28]

Note: 696.880 (Licensee not required to disclose proximity of registered sex offender) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 696 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 696.880 — Licensee not required to disclose proximity of registered sex offender , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.710 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.710
678.710 Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) to 678.820 (Duties and powers of board and Health Licensing Office) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Dual facility” means a facility that operates both a hospital and a long term care facility on the same campus.

(2) “Nursing home” means any institution or facility defined as a long term care facility for licensing purposes under state statute or the rules of the Department of Human Services, including a long term care facility operated as part of a dual facility.

(3) “Nursing home administrator” means an individual responsible for planning, organizing and managing the operation of a nursing home, whether or not the individual has an ownership interest in the nursing home and whether or not the functions are shared by one or more other individuals, if:

(a) Final responsibility and authority are retained in the nursing home administrator; and

(b) In the case of a dual facility, the nursing home administrator may be subject to the authority of the administrator of the dual facility or the dual facility administrator may administer the nursing home if the dual facility administrator is licensed or otherwise qualified by statute to administer a nursing home.

(4) “Provisional license” means a temporary license issued to a provisional nursing home administrator under the rules of the Health Licensing Office.

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

(6) “Residential care facility administrator” means an individual who is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the operation of a residential care facility. [1971 c.663 §1; 1973 c.829 §57; 1989 c.495 §1; 1995 c.643 §1; 2009 c.768 §14; 2013 c.568 §34; 2018 c.61 §5]

Source: Section 678.710 — Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).