ORS § 450.810 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.810
450.810 Board may adopt and enforce ordinances for sanitary purposes
Status: in_force

(1) The district board may, for the protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the authority, adopt and enforce all necessary and proper regulations or ordinances for:

(a) The control of sewage disposal and drainage.

(b) The storage, collection, transportation and disposal of solid wastes where such regulations are supplemental to the requirements of the rules of the Environmental Quality Commission adopted pursuant to ORS 459.045 (Rules) , and are necessary to meet special local conditions.

(c) The cleanliness of roads and streets in the authority.

(d) The control of mosquitoes and other insects.

(e) All other sanitary purposes not in conflict with the laws of this state.

(2) Any general ordinance of the district board shall be enacted in accordance with ORS 198.510 (Definitions for ORS 198.510 to 198.600) to 198.600 (Penalty for violation of regulations) . [1955 c.614 §26; 1967 c.428 §14; 1969 c.593 §39; 1971 c.268 §17; 1971 c.648 §26; 1973 c.835 §163]

Source: Section 450.810 — Board may adopt and enforce ordinances for sanitary purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.850 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.850
450.850 Hearing on board’s proposed construction plans and estimated special assessments
Status: in_force

(1) After plans and specifications have been prepared and filed as provided in ORS 450.845 (Areas needing sewerage installations to be determined and plans for installations to be made) , the board shall hold a hearing within the authority and may adjourn the hearings from time to time.

(2) The board shall post notice of the time and place of the hearing in at least three conspicuous places in the area directly benefited, for two weeks prior to the hearing and publish such notice in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the area once a week for two successive weeks prior to the hearing or, if there is no such newspaper, in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the county in which the area, or the largest portion thereof, is situated. Such notice shall contain a statement that the board proposes to construct a sewage treatment plant or trunk or lateral sewers or drains, or any combination thereof, for the area and a statement, if special assessments are to be levied against property specially benefited, showing the estimated total cost of the improvement which is to be paid for by special assessment of benefited property and the engineer’s estimated unit cost of the improvement to the specially benefited property, clearly indicating that this is an estimate and not an assessment; and set forth the proposed boundaries of the area and that all interested persons may appear and be heard. [1955 c.614 §33; 1973 c.399 §1]

Source: Section 450.850 — Hearing on board’s proposed construction plans and estimated special assessments; notice of hearing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.271 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.271
446.271 Civil penalty for violation of ORS 446.003 to 446.200 or 446.225 to 446.285 or related rules
Status: in_force

The Department of Consumer and Business Services may impose a civil penalty for a violation of ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) to 446.200 (Exemption from additional regulations) or 446.225 (Administration and enforcement of federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards) to 446.285 (Advisory board training and education programs) or rules adopted or orders issued for the administration or enforcement of those sections. The department shall impose a civil penalty authorized by this section as provided in ORS 455.895 (Civil penalties) . [2001 c.411 §2]

Source: Section 446.271 — Civil penalty for violation of ORS 446.003 to 446.200 or 446.225 to 446.285 or related rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.338 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.338
441.338 Temporary manager as agent of state agency
Status: in_force

In any action or proceeding brought against a temporary manager in the temporary manager’s official capacity for acts committed while carrying out the powers and duties authorized by the Department of Human Services by rule or as agreed upon between the department and the licensee, the temporary manager shall be considered an agent of the department under ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) to 30.300 (ORS 30.260 to 30.300 exclusive) . [2009 c.539 §17]

Note: See note under 441.331 (Definition of “facility” for ORS 441.331 to 441.341) .

Source: Section 441.338 — Temporary manager as agent of state agency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.006 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.006
433.006 Investigation and control measures
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, in response to each report of a reportable disease, the local public health administrator shall ensure that investigations and control measures, as prescribed by Oregon Health Authority rule, are conducted.

(2) If there has been a transfer of responsibility from a local public health authority to the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 431.382 (Transfer of local public health authority’s responsibility) , the Oregon Health Authority shall ensure that investigations and control measures are conducted, as funding allows, pursuant to rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority. [1987 c.600 §4; 2009 c.595 §626; 2021 c.191 §11]

Source: Section 433.006 — Investigation and control measures; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.115 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.115
450.115 Use of proceeds of bond sale
Status: in_force

The proceeds of the sale of bonds shall be paid to the district. The proceeds shall be used for the purpose indicated in the order calling for election upon the question of the issuance of the bonds, and for no other purpose. However, if those purposes are entirely fulfilled, any remaining proceeds shall be used for payment of the principal and interest of the bonds. [Amended by 2001 c.373 §4]

Source: Section 450.115 — Use of proceeds of bond sale , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.355 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.355
432.355 Disclosure of death filed in conjunction with claims or interests in land
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a document recording a death filed in conjunction with owning or having a claim or interest in land that is in the custody of a county clerk or county recording officer is open and subject to full disclosure. A county clerk or county recording officer may not record a document that records a death filed in conjunction with owning or having a claim or interest in land if the document originated in this state and includes medical information related to the cause of death. [Formerly 432.124; 2014 c.60 §1]

Source: Section 432.355 — Disclosure of death filed in conjunction with claims or interests in land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.710 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.710
454.710 Deposit in lieu of bond
Status: in_force

In lieu of the surety bond required by ORS 454.705 (Bond) , an applicant for a license required by ORS 454.695 (License required to perform sewage disposal services) may deposit, under the same terms and conditions as when a bond is filed, the equivalent value in cash or negotiable securities of a character approved by the State Treasurer. The deposit is to be made in a bank or trust company for the benefit of the Department of Environmental Quality. Interest on deposited funds or securities shall accrue to the depositor. [1981 c.148 §2]

Source: Section 454.710 — Deposit in lieu of bond , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.631 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.631
446.631 Process for moving manufactured structure
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not move a manufactured structure to a different situs unless the Department of Consumer and Business Services approves the move and the county assessor issues a trip permit on behalf of the department. An application to move a manufactured structure must be filed in the manner and form required by department rule and include the following:

(a) The ownership document or, if an ownership document does not exist, another document acceptable to the department evidencing ownership of the structure or, if the structure is recorded in the deed records of the county, the property description for the current and proposed situses for the structure.

(b) The identity of the owner of the proposed situs or, if the proposed situs is a facility as defined in ORS 90.100 (Definitions) , the name of the facility.

(c) Any other information required by the department by rule.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the department may not approve an application to move a manufactured structure to a situs in another county unless all taxes and special assessments for the current year that will become a lien against the structure prior to the move as described in ORS 311.405 (Tax as lien) and all delinquent taxes and special assessments for past years are paid.

(b) A purchaser or landlord may obtain a trip permit from the county assessor without payment if the county cancels the taxes and assessments as provided in ORS 90.425 (Disposition of personal property abandoned by tenant) or 90.675 (Disposition of manufactured dwelling or floating home left in facility) .

(3) If the assessor cannot compute the exact amount of taxes due, the owner shall pay an amount based on the current assessed value of the manufactured structure or the value that would be used on the next assessment roll, or an amount based on the assessor’s best estimate of the total taxes and assessments. ORS 311.370 (Receipts for taxes collected in advance of extension on the tax roll) applies to taxes and assessments collected under this section.

(4) If the county assessor determines that all due or pending taxes and assessments have been paid, the assessor may issue a trip permit on behalf of the department and shall forward the application information to the department. The department shall update the department’s record for the manufactured structure and issue an updated ownership document for the structure indicating the change in information. If no ownership document exists for the manufactured structure, the department shall record the information for the structure and issue an ownership document.

(5) The department shall deliver an ownership document updated or issued under subsection (4) of this section to the holder of the earliest perfected unreleased security interest in the manufactured structure or, if none, to the owner of the structure. The department shall also send a copy of the ownership document to any other holders of unreleased security interests in the structure and to the county assessor for the county in which the structure is to be sited.

(6) The Department of Consumer and Business Services or a county may charge fees for services provided under this section. The fees charged pursuant to this subsection may not exceed the cost of the services provided.

(7) Subsections (1) to (6) of this section do not apply to the movement of a manufactured structure described under ORS 446.576 (Manufactured structures not requiring ownership document or recording in county deed records) (1)(a) or (b) or 446.736 (Transfer of interest by dealer) . [2003 c.655 §22; 2005 c.22 §321]

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

Source: Section 446.631 — Process for moving manufactured structure; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.855 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.855
431A.855 Establishment of program
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission, shall establish and maintain a prescription monitoring program for monitoring and reporting:

(A) Prescription drugs dispensed by pharmacies licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy that are classified in schedules II through IV under the federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 and 812, as modified by the board by rule under ORS 475.035 (Authority to control schedule) ;

(B) Prescribed gabapentin and short-acting opioid antagonists, as defined in ORS 689.800 (Opioid overdose) , dispensed by pharmacies; and

(C) Other drugs identified by rules adopted by the authority.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) To fulfill the requirements of this subsection, the authority shall establish, maintain and operate an electronic system to monitor and report drugs described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that are dispensed by prescription.

(B) The electronic system must:

(i) Operate and be accessible by practitioners and pharmacies 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and

(ii) Allow practitioners to register as required under ORS 431A.877 (Duty to register) and to apply for access to the electronic system in accordance with rules adopted by the authority under subsection (2) of this section.

(C) The authority may contract with a state agency or private entity to ensure the effective operation of the electronic system.

(2) In consultation with the commission, the authority shall adopt rules for the operation of the electronic prescription monitoring program established under subsection (1) of this section, including standards for:

(a) Reporting data;

(b) Providing maintenance, security and disclosure of data;

(c) Ensuring accuracy and completeness of data;

(d) Complying with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-191) and regulations adopted under that law, including 45 C.F.R. parts 160 and 164, federal alcohol and drug treatment confidentiality laws and regulations adopted under those laws, including 42 C.F.R. part 2, and state health and mental health confidentiality laws, including ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) , 192.517 (Access to records of individual with disability or individual with mental illness) and 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) to 192.581 (Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information) ;

(e) Ensuring accurate identification of persons or entities requesting information from the database;

(f) Accepting printed or nonelectronic reports from pharmacies that do not have the capability to provide electronic reports;

(g) Notifying a patient, before or when a drug classified in schedules II through IV is dispensed to the patient, about the prescription monitoring program and the entry of the prescription in the electronic system; and

(h) Registering practitioners with the electronic system.

(3) The authority shall submit an annual report to the commission regarding the prescription monitoring program established under this section. [Formerly 431.962; 2017 c.683 §12; 2018 c.45 §8; 2019 c.470 §5; 2019 c.583 §16; 2023 c.593 §25]

Note: The amendments to 431A.855 (Establishment of program) by section 4a, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025, and apply to drugs dispensed on or after January 1, 2025. See section 9, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, as amended by section 9a, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, and see section 10, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

431A.855 (Establishment of program) . (1)(a) The Oregon Health Authority, in consultation with the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission, shall establish and maintain a prescription monitoring program for monitoring and reporting:

(A) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, prescription drugs dispensed by pharmacies licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy that are classified in schedules II through V under the federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 and 812, as modified by the board by rule under ORS 475.035 (Authority to control schedule) ;

(B) Prescribed gabapentin dispensed by pharmacies; and

(C) Other drugs identified by rules adopted by the authority.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) To fulfill the requirements of this subsection, the authority shall establish, maintain and operate an electronic system to monitor and report drugs described in paragraph (a) of this subsection that are dispensed by prescription.

(B) The electronic system must:

(i) Operate and be accessible by practitioners and pharmacies 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and

(ii) Allow practitioners to register as required under ORS 431A.877 (Duty to register) and to apply for access to the electronic system in accordance with rules adopted by the authority under subsection (2) of this section.

(C) To ensure the interoperability of data contained in the electronic system, the authority shall contract with an information technology services vendor to provide secure connections between the electronic system and prescribers and between the electronic system and pharmacies. The approved entity, as described by the authority by rule, is responsible for ensuring that only practitioners registered under ORS 431A.877 (Duty to register) and pharmacies may access the electronic system.

(D) The authority shall contract with a state agency or private entity to ensure the effective operation of the electronic system, including the operation of any technology integrations between the electronic system and a health information technology system used by a practitioner.

(2) In consultation with the commission, the authority shall adopt rules for the operation of the electronic prescription monitoring program established under subsection (1) of this section, including standards for:

(a) Reporting data;

(b) Providing maintenance, security and disclosure of data;

(c) Ensuring accuracy and completeness of data;

(d) Complying with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-191) and regulations adopted under that law, including 45 C.F.R. parts 160 and 164, federal alcohol and drug treatment confidentiality laws and regulations adopted under those laws, including 42 C.F.R. part 2, and state health and mental health confidentiality laws, including ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) , 192.517 (Access to records of individual with disability or individual with mental illness) and 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) to 192.581 (Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information) ;

(e) Ensuring accurate identification of persons or entities requesting information from the database;

(f) Accepting printed or nonelectronic reports from pharmacies that do not have the capability to provide electronic reports;

(g) Notifying a patient, before or when a drug classified in schedules II through V is dispensed to the patient, about the prescription monitoring program and the entry of the prescription in the electronic system; and

(h) Registering practitioners with the electronic system.

(3) The authority shall submit an annual report to the commission regarding the prescription monitoring program established under this section.

(4) The prescription and dispensing of a short-acting opioid antagonist, as defined in ORS 689.800 (Opioid overdose) , or a drug containing pseudoephedrine or ephedrine or a salt, isomer or salt of an isomer of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine is not subject to the prescription monitoring program established under this section.

Source: Section 431A.855 — Establishment of program; rules; report to commission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.655 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.655
454.655 Permit required for construction
Status: repealed

(1) Except as otherwise provided in ORS 454.675 (Exemptions) , without first obtaining a permit from the Department of Environmental Quality, no person shall construct or install a subsurface sewage disposal system, alternative sewage disposal system or part thereof. However, a person may undertake emergency repairs limited to replacing minor broken components of the system without first obtaining a permit.

(2) A permit required by subsection (1) of this section shall be issued only in the name of an owner or contract purchaser in possession of the land. However, a permit issued to an owner or contract purchaser carries the condition that the owner or purchaser or regular employees or a person licensed under ORS 454.695 (License required to perform sewage disposal services) perform all labor in connection with the construction of the subsurface or alternative sewage disposal system.

(3) The applications for a permit required by this section must be accompanied by the permit fees prescribed in ORS 454.745 (Permit, service, report, variance and license fees) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) After receipt of an application and all requisite fees, subject to ORS 454.685 (Order limiting or prohibiting construction of sewage disposal systems) , the department shall issue a permit if it finds that the proposed construction will be in accordance with the rules of the Environmental Quality Commission. A permit may not be issued if a community or area-wide sewerage system is available which will satisfactorily accommodate the proposed sewage discharge. The prohibition on the issuance of a permit in this subsection does not apply to a public agency as defined in ORS 454.430 (Definitions for ORS 454.430 to 454.445) .

(b) The commission may adopt rules for determining whether a community or area-wide sewerage system is available, including consideration of:

(A) The legal availability and physical availability of a sewerage system;

(B) The scope and magnitude of the proposed repairs to an existing subsurface sewage disposal system or alternative sewage disposal system;

(C) The cost of repairs to an existing subsurface sewage disposal system or alternative sewage disposal system compared to the cost of connecting to a sewerage system;

(D) Statewide planning goals; and

(E) Environmental and public health concerns associated with the proximity of seepage pits, cesspools or drainfields to wells or waters of this state.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Unless weather conditions or distance and unavailability of transportation prevent the issuance of a permit within 20 days of the receipt of the application and fees by the department, the department shall issue or deny the permit within 20 days after such date. If such conditions prevent issuance or denial within 20 days, the department shall notify the applicant in writing of the reason for the delay and shall issue or deny the permit within 60 days after such notification.

(b) If within 20 days of the date of the application the department fails to issue or deny the permit or to give notice of conditions preventing such issuance or denial, the permit shall be considered to have been issued.

(c) If within 60 days of the date of the notification referred to in paragraph (a) of this subsection, the department fails to issue or deny the permit, the permit shall be considered to have been issued.

(6) Upon request of any person, the department may issue a report, described in ORS 454.755 (Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal) (1), of evaluation of site suitability for installation of a subsurface or alternative sewage disposal system or nonwater-carried sewage disposal facility. The application for such report must be accompanied by the fees prescribed in ORS 454.755 (Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal) .

(7) With respect to an application for a permit for the construction and installation of a septic tank and necessary effluent sewer and absorption facility for a single family residence or for a farm related activity on a parcel of 10 acres or more described in the application by the owner or contract purchaser of the parcel, the Department of Environmental Quality:

(a) Within the period allowed by subsection (5)(a) of this section after receipt by it of the application, shall issue the permit or deliver to the applicant a notice of intent to deny the issuance of the permit;

(b) In any notice of intent to deny an application, shall specify the reasons for the intended denial based upon the rules of the Environmental Quality Commission for the construction and installation of a septic tank and necessary effluent sewer and absorption facility or based upon the factors included in ORS 454.685 (Order limiting or prohibiting construction of sewage disposal systems) (2)(a) to (j);

(c) Upon request of the applicant, shall conduct a hearing in the manner provided in ORS 454.635 (Notice of violation) (4) and (5) on the reasons specified in a notice of intent to deny the application with the burden of proof upon the department to justify the reasons specified; and

(d) In the case of issuance of a permit, may include as a condition of the permit that no other permit for a subsurface sewage disposal system or alternative sewage disposal system shall be issued for use on the described parcel while the approved septic tank, effluent sewer and absorption facility are in use on the described parcel. [1973 c.835 §213; 1974 c.30 §2; 1975 c.167 §5; 1975 c.794 §1; 1999 c.551 §6; 2001 c.557 §6; 2023 c.467 §1]

Note: Sections 2 and 3, chapter 467, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:

Sec. 2. For purposes of ORS 454.655 (Permit required for construction) (4), the Department of Environmental Quality may not determine that a community or area-wide sewerage system is available unless the sewerage system is within 200 feet of the property to be served. [2023 c.467 §2]

Sec. 3. Section 2 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2023 c.467 §3]

Note: Sections 3 to 5, chapter 217, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:

Sec. 3. Section 4 of this 2021 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 454.605 (Definitions for ORS 454.605 to 454.755) to 454.755 (Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal) . [2021 c.217 §3]

Sec. 4. (1) Notwithstanding ORS 454.655 (Permit required for construction) (4), the Department of Environmental Quality shall issue a decision on a permit to repair or replace a subsurface sewage disposal system that serves a dwelling approved under section 2 of this 2021 Act without regard to availability of a community or area-wide sewerage system.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) , the department shall issue a decision on a permit to repair or replace a subsurface sewage disposal system that serves a dwelling approved under section 2 of this 2021 Act without regard to whether a local government has issued a land use compatibility statement for the dwelling.

(3) The department shall approve a permit to repair or replace a subsurface sewage disposal system that serves a dwelling approved under section 2 of this 2021 Act if:

(a) A subsurface sewage disposal system served the dwelling on July 30, 2020; and

(b) Issuance of the permit and operation of the system would not result in pollution of surface waters of the state or result in pollution of ground water that would threaten public health or other beneficial uses of ground water.

(4) This section does not apply to a permit for a dwelling for which the owner received financial assistance from the state or federal government for the repair or replacement of the subsurface sewage disposal system.

(5) This section does not affect the authority of the department or the Environmental Quality Commission to grant a variance or an exemption for a subsurface sewage disposal system for a dwelling or other use. [2021 c.217 §4]

Sec. 5. Sections 2 and 4 of this 2021 Act are repealed on January 2, 2031. [2021 c.217 §5]

Source: Section 454.655 — Permit required for construction; application; rules; time limit; special application procedure for septic tank installation on parcel of 10 acres or more , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.850 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.850
442.850 Fees
Status: in_force

The Oregon Patient Safety Commission may assess fees on the entities described in ORS 442.837 (Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program) (2)(a) to (f) as determined by the Oregon Patient Safety Commission Board of Directors to fund the operating costs of the Oregon Patient Safety Reporting Program. [2003 c.686 §6; 2007 c.476 §2]

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

Source: Section 442.850 — Fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.245 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.245
446.245 Permitted uses of manufactured dwellings
Status: in_force

(1) Manufactured dwellings shall be used as single-family dwellings.

(2) Manufactured dwellings shall not be used for commercial purposes.

(3) Exceptions to subsections (1) and (2) of this section are:

(a) Manufactured dwellings may be used for purposes other than as a single-family dwelling when specifically approved for a change in occupancy in accordance with the provisions of the Oregon specialty codes by the authority having jurisdiction. When a manufactured dwelling changes in occupancy it shall lose its identity as a manufactured dwelling and have the insignia removed and returned to the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(b) Manufactured dwellings may be used by dealers or distributors as temporary sales offices if:

(A) No alterations to the design, construction, transportation, fire and life safety, plumbing, mechanical or electrical systems are made to accommodate the office use; and

(B) The dealer or distributor continues to offer the manufactured dwelling for sale during the office use.

(c) A portion of a manufactured dwelling may be used for an in-house business when the remainder of the dwelling is used as a single-family dwelling by the same person. Approval for the type and location of an in-home business must be obtained from the authority having jurisdiction and the local planning commission prior to the use. [1991 c.478 §2; 2019 c.422 §8]

Note: 446.245 (Permitted uses of manufactured dwellings) was added to and made a part of 446.155 (Sanitation and safety requirements) to 446.285 (Advisory board training and education programs) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 446.245 — Permitted uses of manufactured dwellings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.816 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.816
441.816 Influenza vaccines for patients 65 years of age or older
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, from October 1 through March 1 of each year, each hospital in this state shall make an offer to each patient of the hospital who is 65 years of age or older to immunize the patient against the influenza virus, provided that immunization against the influenza virus is not contraindicated for that patient.

(2) Offers made under subsection (1) of this section must be based on:

(a) The availability of the influenza vaccine at the time the offer is made; and

(b) Any applicable recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(3) The Oregon Health Authority may adopt rules to implement this section. [2015 c.496 §2]

Source: Section 441.816 — Influenza vaccines for patients 65 years of age or older; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.550 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.550
441.550 General powers
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 441.545 (Authority may not levy taxes) , an authority shall have all powers necessary to accomplish the purpose of providing hospital facilities for the people of Oregon, including without limitation the power:

(1) To sue and be sued in its own name.

(2) To acquire by purchase, construction, exchange, gift, lease, or otherwise, and to improve, extend, maintain, equip and furnish hospital facilities, which hospital facilities may be either within or without the corporate limits of the municipality by which the authority is created.

(3) To lease such hospital facilities to any one or more political subdivisions of this state or any private nonprofit corporations which are operating or propose to operate an inpatient care facility subject to the licensing and supervision requirements of ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) , 441.525 (Definitions for ORS 441.525 to 441.595) to 441.595 (Construction of ORS 441.525 to 441.595) , 441.815 (Smoking of tobacco or use of inhalant delivery system in or near hospital prohibited) , 441.820 (Procedure for termination of physician’s privilege to practice medicine at health care facility) , 441.990 (Civil and criminal penalties) , 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) , 442.342 (Waiver of requirements) , 442.344 (Exemptions from requirements) and 442.400 (“Health care facility” defined) to 442.463 (Annual utilization report) upon such terms and conditions as the board deems appropriate, to charge and collect rents and to terminate any such lease upon default of the lessee.

(4) To enter into options and agreements for the renewal or extension of such leases of hospital facilities or for the conveyance of such hospital facilities.

(5) To sell, exchange, donate and convey any or all of its hospital facilities or other assets.

(6) To borrow money and to issue notes and revenue bonds for the purpose of carrying out its powers.

(7) To mortgage and pledge its assets, or any portion thereof, whether then owned or thereafter acquired, to pledge the revenues and receipts from such assets, to acquire, hold, and dispose of mortgages and other similar documents relating to hospital facilities, and to arrange and provide for guarantee and other security agreements therefor.

(8) To loan money for the construction of and improvements to hospital facilities.

(9) To enter into contracts, leases and other undertakings in its own name.

(10) To adopt and amend ordinances and resolutions. [1973 c.153 §6; 1983 c.413 §1]

Source: Section 441.550 — General powers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.003 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.003
431.003 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) :

(1) “Foundational capability” means the knowledge, skill or ability that is necessary to carry out a public health activity.

(2) “Foundational program” means a public health program that is necessary to assess, protect or improve the health of the residents of this state.

(3) “Governing body of a local public health authority” means:

(a) The governing body of a county;

(b) A board described in ORS 431.443 (Formation of health districts) (2);

(c) A board established under ORS 431.443 (Formation of health districts) (3); or

(d) The board of an intergovernmental entity created by an agreement pursuant to ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) (5) for the purpose of providing public health services.

(4) “Local health department” means the agency established by the local public health authority that is responsible for administering public health programs and public health activities within the local public health authority’s jurisdiction.

(5) “Local health officer” means:

(a) A local public health administrator appointed under ORS 431.418 (Local public health administrator) who is a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677;

(b) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 who is employed by or who enters a contract with a local public health administrator under ORS 431.418 (Local public health administrator) ; or

(c) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 who is appointed by the Public Health Officer under ORS 431.045 (Public Health Officer) .

(6) “Local public health administrator” means an individual appointed under ORS 431.418 (Local public health administrator) to supervise the public health programs and public health activities of a local health department.

(7) “Local public health authority” means:

(a) A county government;

(b) A health district formed under ORS 431.443 (Formation of health districts) ; or

(c) An intergovernmental entity that provides public health services pursuant to an agreement entered into under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) (5). [2015 c.736 §2; 2019 c.321 §5]

Source: Section 431.003 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 442.392 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.392
442.392 Uniform payment methodology for hospital and ambulatory surgical center services
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall prescribe by rule a uniform payment methodology for hospital and ambulatory surgical center services that:

(a) Incorporates the most recent Medicare payment methodologies established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or similar payment methodologies, for hospital and ambulatory surgical center services;

(b) Includes payment methodologies for services and equipment that are not fully addressed by Medicare payment methodologies; and

(c) Allows for the use of alternative payment methodologies, including but not limited to pay-for-performance, bundled payments and capitation.

(2) In developing the payment methodologies described in this section, the authority shall convene and be advised by a work group consisting of providers, insurers and consumers of the types of health care services that are subject to the methodologies. [2011 c.418 §3]

Note: 442.392 (Uniform payment methodology for hospital and ambulatory surgical center services) to 442.396 (Attestation of compliance by insurers) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 442 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 442.392 — Uniform payment methodology for hospital and ambulatory surgical center services; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors442.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.380 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.380
443.380 Definitions for ORS 443.380 to 443.394
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 443.380 (Definitions for ORS 443.380 to 443.394) to 443.394 (Procedures to maintain confidentiality) :

(1) “Administrative action” means an action, inaction or decision by an owner, employee or agent of a residential facility or by a state, local, social service or health agency that could affect the health, safety, welfare or rights of residents of the facility.

(2) “Designee” means an individual appointed by the Residential Facilities Ombudsman in accordance with ORS 443.386 (Designees of ombudsman) .

(3) “Legal representative” means a person to whom a resident or a court has granted legal authority to permit access to the resident’s personal information and medical records.

(4) “Long Term Care Ombudsman” means the individual appointed by the Governor under ORS 441.403 (Office of Long Term Care Ombudsman) .

(5) “Resident” means an individual who resides in a residential facility.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Residential facility” means one of the following:

(A) A residential training facility, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) .

(B) A residential training home, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) .

(C) A licensed adult foster home as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) that serves persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities.

(D) A developmental disability child foster home, as defined in ORS 443.830 (Definitions for ORS 443.830 and 443.835) .

(E) A residential treatment facility, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) .

(F) A residential treatment home, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) .

(G) A conversion facility licensed under ORS 443.431 (Conversion facilities) .

(b) “Residential facility” does not include a:

(A) Secured facility housing persons committed under ORS 161.327 (Commitment or conditional release of person found guilty except for insanity of felony) ; or

(B) Facility licensed by the Oregon Health Authority to provide alcohol and drug treatment.

(7) “Residential Facilities Ombudsman Program” means the services provided by the Residential Facilities Ombudsman. [2017 c.441 §1; 2017 c.679 §22]

Note: 443.380 (Definitions for ORS 443.380 to 443.394) to 443.396 (Gifts, grants and donations) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 443 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 443.380 — Definitions for ORS 443.380 to 443.394 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.771 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.771
453.771 Imposition of civil penalty for X-ray machine registration violations
Status: in_force

Upon a complaint by any person, the Oregon Health Authority may investigate any alleged act prohibited by ORS 453.766 (Prohibited conduct) . If, after investigation by an authority-employed X-ray machine inspector, the authority has reason to believe a prohibited act has been committed, the authority may impose a civil penalty. Any person subject to a civil penalty under this section may request a hearing before the authority. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) . [1995 c.444 §6; 2009 c.595 §913]

Source: Section 453.771 — Imposition of civil penalty for X-ray machine registration violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.060 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.060
441.060 Inspections
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall make or cause to be made in-person site inspections of health care facilities licensed under ORS 441.025 (License issuance) (1) at least once every three years.

(2) The authority and the Department of Human Services may prescribe by rule that any licensee or prospective applicant desiring to make specified types of alteration or addition to its facilities or to construct new facilities shall, before commencing such alteration, addition or new construction, either prior to or after receiving a certificate of need pursuant to ORS 442.315 (Certificate of need) , if required, submit plans and specifications therefor to the authority or the department for preliminary inspection and approval or recommendations with respect to compliance with the rules authorized by ORS 441.025 (License issuance) and 443.420 (Qualifications for license) and for compliance with National Fire Protection Association standards when the facility is also to be Medicare or Medicaid certified.

(3) The authority or the department may require by rule payment of a fee for project review services at a variable rate, dependent on total project cost.

(4) For health care facilities, the authority shall develop a review fee schedule as minimally necessary to support the staffing level and expenses required to administer the program.

(5) For long term care facilities and residential care facilities, the department shall develop a review fee schedule as minimally necessary to support the staffing level and expenses required to administer the program. The fee for project review of residential care facilities shall equal two-thirds that required of health care facilities.

(6) The authority or the department may also conduct an on-site review of projects as a prerequisite to licensure of new facilities, major renovations and expansions. The authority and the department shall, at least annually, with the advice of the facilities covered by the review, present proposed rule changes regarding facility design and construction to such agencies for their consideration.

(7) The authority shall publish a state submissions guide for health care facility projects and advise project sponsors of applicable requirements of federal, state and local regulatory agencies.

(8) The department shall publish a state submissions guide for long term care facility and residential care facility projects and advise project sponsors of applicable requirements of federal, state and local regulatory agencies. [Amended by 1965 c.352 §2; 1971 c.730 §14; 1973 c.840 §10; 1985 c.747 §29; 1987 c.428 §11; 1987 c.660 §23; 2001 c.104 §178; 2001 c.900 §169; 2009 c.595 §728; 2009 c.792 §60; 2011 c.35 §2; 2021 c.338 §2]

Source: Section 441.060 — Inspections; approval of plans and specifications; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.895 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.895
431A.895 Term
Status: in_force

(1) The term of office of each member of the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Oregon Health Authority. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the authority shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the authority shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.

(2) The commission shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

(3) The commission shall meet at least once annually at a time and place specified by the chairperson of the commission. The commission may meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the commission.

(4) The commission may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the commission.

(5) A majority of the members of the commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(6) Official action by the commission requires the approval of a majority of the members of the commission.

(7) The authority shall provide staff support to the commission.

(8) Members of the commission are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . Claims for expenses incurred in performing functions of the commission shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the authority for that purpose.

(9) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , are directed to assist the commission in the performance of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish such information and advice as the members of the commission consider necessary to perform their duties. [Formerly 431.978]

Source: Section 431A.895 — Term; meetings; rules; quorum; expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.284 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.284
433.284 Adoption of more stringent immunization requirements
Status: in_force

Private schools, children’s facilities and post-secondary educational institutions may adopt additional or more stringent requirements as long as exemptions are included and the requirements are in compliance with the United States Public Health Service Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations. [1991 c.255 §12; 2013 c.516 §3]

Source: Section 433.284 — Adoption of more stringent immunization requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.026 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.026
441.026 Licensing of extended stay centers
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Extended stay center” means a facility that provides extended stay services.

(b) “Extended stay services” means post-surgical and post-diagnostic medical and nursing services provided to a patient who is recovering from a surgical procedure performed in an ambulatory surgical center.

(c) “Local hospital” has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority that are consistent with federal requirements.

(d) “Operating room” has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the authority.

(2) The authority shall adopt rules and procedures for the licensing of extended stay centers to ensure that each licensed extended stay center:

(a) Is affiliated with a facility:

(A) That is licensed by the authority as an ambulatory surgical center;

(B) Whose license is in good standing with the authority; and

(C) That meets the criteria in subsection (3) of this section;

(b) Has no more than two recovery beds for each operating room that is in its affiliated ambulatory surgical center and a total of no more than 10 recovery beds;

(c) Discharges patients within 48 hours from the time of admission to the ambulatory surgical center;

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Has an agreement with at least one local hospital that has the capabilities to treat patients requiring medical care that exceeds the capabilities of the extended stay center and the agreement complies with the federal requirements applicable to patient transfer agreements between ambulatory surgical centers and local hospitals; or

(B) Is affiliated with an ambulatory surgical center in which all of the physicians performing surgeries have admitting privileges at a local hospital that has the capabilities to treat patients requiring medical care that exceeds the capabilities of the extended stay center;

(e) Conforms to all patient safety and facility requirements adopted by the authority by rule;

(f) Uses admission criteria based only on the extended stay center’s:

(A) Medical screening criteria;

(B) Evidence-based surgery guidelines; or

(C) Patient safety standards;

(g) Orally and in writing, clearly notifies patients with Medicare coverage of the services provided by the extended stay center that are not covered by Medicare;

(h) Reports data and metrics to the authority as prescribed by the authority by rule, including but not limited to the:

(A) Types of procedures performed at the affiliated ambulatory surgical center for which patients are transferred to the extended stay center for recovery;

(B) Average duration of patient stays at the extended stay center;

(C) Medical acuity of the patients served by the extended stay center;

(D) Types of payers that reimburse services provided at the extended stay center and the percentage of each payer type in the total number of payers; and

(E) Frequency and cause of patient transfers from the extended stay center to a hospital; and

(i) Is located within an urban area as defined by the Office of Rural Health.

(3) The ambulatory surgical center that is affiliated with an extended stay center must:

(a) Not be affiliated with any other licensed extended stay center;

(b) Be physically contiguous with the extended stay center;

(c) Have demonstrated safe operating procedures in an outpatient surgery setting for no less than 24 consecutive months;

(d) Be certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as participating in the ambulatory surgical center quality reporting program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and

(e) Be accredited by a national accrediting organization approved by the authority.

(4) The authority shall mitigate barriers to and facilitate the reimbursement of extended stay centers with medical assistance funds. [2018 c.50 §2]

Note: 441.026 (Licensing of extended stay centers) was added to and made a part of 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) to 441.119 (Exemptions) and 441.993 (Civil penalties and administrative actions) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.026 — Licensing of extended stay centers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.806 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.806
450.806 General powers of board
Status: in_force

(1) The board is the governing body of the authority and shall exercise all powers thereof.

(2) The board shall every two years appoint one of its members as chairperson to serve for a two-year term. A chairperson so appointed is eligible for reappointment as chairperson.

(3) The board shall appoint a professionally qualified person as manager of the authority. The manager shall serve at the pleasure of the board and receive such compensation as is fixed by the board. [1955 c.614 §23; 2011 c.292 §3]

Source: Section 450.806 — General powers of board; selection of board chairperson; appointment of authority manager , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.410 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.410
448.410 Authority and duties of Environmental Quality Commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Environmental Quality Commission shall:

(a) Adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 448.410 (Authority and duties of Environmental Quality Commission) to 448.430 (Certification exception) and 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) .

(b) Classify all sewage treatment works. In classifying the sewage treatment works, the commission shall take into consideration size and type, character of wastewater to be treated and other physical conditions affecting the sewage treatment works and the skill, knowledge and experience required of an operator.

(c) Certify persons qualified to supervise the operation of sewage treatment works.

(d) Subject to the prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, establish a schedule of fees for certification under paragraph (c) of this subsection. The fees established under the schedule shall be sufficient to pay the costs incurred by the Department of Environmental Quality in carrying out the provisions of ORS 448.410 (Authority and duties of Environmental Quality Commission) to 448.430 (Certification exception) and 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and shall be within the budget authorized by the Legislative Assembly as that budget may be modified by the Emergency Board.

(2) The commission may grant a variance from the requirements of ORS 448.415 (Certification required for operators) , according to criteria established by rule by the commission.

(3) In adopting rules under this section, the commission shall consult with the Oregon Health Authority in order to coordinate rules adopted under this section with rules adopted by the authority under ORS 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) . [1987 c.635 §2; 1991 c.703 §9; 2003 c.14 §273; 2009 c.595 §867; 2023 c.602 §6]

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

Source: Section 448.410 — Authority and duties of Environmental Quality Commission; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.615 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.615
453.615 Statement of policy
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the State of Oregon in furtherance of its responsibility to protect the public health and safety:

(1) To institute and maintain a regulatory program for radiation sources so as to provide for:

(a) Compatibility with the standards and regulatory programs of the federal government;

(b) An integrated effective system of regulation within the state; and

(c) A system consonant insofar as possible with those of other states; and

(2) To institute and maintain a program to permit development and utilization of radiation sources for peaceful purposes consistent with the health and safety of the public. [1961 c.664 §1]

Source: Section 453.615 — Statement of policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.320 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.320
431A.320 Enforcement by civil action
Status: in_force

(1) Any person may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the requirements of ORS 431A.300 (Definitions) to 431A.325 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.300 to 431A.325) . The court may grant injunctive relief in any action brought pursuant to this section.

(2) Punitive damages may also be awarded in any action brought pursuant to this section.

(3) The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in an action under this section. [Formerly 431.905]

Source: Section 431A.320 — Enforcement by civil action; injunction; damages; attorney fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.615 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.615
450.615 Contents of resolution
Status: in_force

(1) A resolution proposing consolidation of a water authority and a sanitary authority shall state the number of members to be on the board of directors of the joint water and sanitary authority.

(2) A resolution proposing consolidation of a water authority and a sanitary authority may include a debt distribution plan to be voted upon as a part of the proposal. The plan may provide for any distribution of indebtedness and may require that a consolidating authority remain solely liable for all or any portion of any indebtedness outstanding at the time of the consolidation.

(3) A resolution proposing consolidation into a joint water and sanitary authority may include a declaration that some or all of the existing water or sanitary authorities or districts proposing consolidation shall be dissolved upon formation of the joint authority.

(4) If the consolidation is approved, the board of the successor joint authority shall, in accordance with the debt distribution plan, levy taxes and assessments for the liquidation of any prior existing indebtedness. Such a levy shall be subject to the principal Act of the consolidated authority. [1993 c.577 §4; 1997 c.590 §8]

Source: Section 450.615 — Contents of resolution; debt distribution plan; dissolution of existing entities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.890 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.890
431A.890 Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission
Status: in_force

(1) The Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission is created for the purposes of:

(a) Studying issues related to the prescription monitoring program established under ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) ;

(b) Reviewing the program’s annual report and making recommendations to the Oregon Health Authority regarding the operation of the program; and

(c) Developing criteria used to evaluate program data.

(2) The commission shall consist of 11 members appointed by the authority as follows:

(a) A person nominated by the Pain Management Commission;

(b) A person who dispenses controlled substances nominated by an association representing pharmacists;

(c) A practicing dentist nominated by an association representing dentists;

(d) A practicing doctor of medicine nominated by an association representing doctors of medicine;

(e) A practicing doctor of osteopathic medicine nominated by an association representing osteopathic physicians and surgeons;

(f) A nurse authorized to prescribe controlled substances nominated by an association representing nurses;

(g) A practicing naturopathic physician nominated by an association representing naturopathic physicians;

(h) A practicing optometrist, nominated by an association representing optometrists;

(i) A representative of the authority with expertise in administering addiction services; and

(j) Two members of the public, one of whom must be an expert in information technology. [Formerly 431.976; 2017 c.409 §13]

Note: The amendments to 431A.890 (Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission) by section 7, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 10, chapter 438, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

431A.890 (Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission) . (1) The Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission is created for the purposes of:

(a) Studying issues related to the prescription monitoring program established under ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) ;

(b) Reviewing the program’s annual report and making recommendations to the Oregon Health Authority regarding the operation of the program; and

(c) Developing criteria used to evaluate program data.

(2) The commission shall consist of 12 members appointed by the authority as follows:

(a) A person nominated by the Pain Management Commission;

(b) A person who dispenses controlled substances nominated by an association representing pharmacists;

(c) A practicing dentist nominated by an association representing dentists;

(d) A practicing doctor of medicine nominated by an association representing doctors of medicine;

(e) A practicing doctor of osteopathic medicine nominated by an association representing osteopathic physicians and surgeons;

(f) A nurse authorized to prescribe controlled substances nominated by an association representing nurses;

(g) A practicing naturopathic physician nominated by an association representing naturopathic physicians;

(h) A practicing optometrist, nominated by an association representing optometrists;

(i) A representative of the authority with expertise in administering addiction services; and

(j) Three members of the public, one of whom must be an expert in information technology.

Source: Section 431A.890 — Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission; purposes; members , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.615 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.615
441.615 Powers and responsibilities of department
Status: in_force

In the administration of ORS 441.600 (Definitions for ORS 441.600 to 441.625) to 441.625 (Retaliation against resident exercising rights prohibited) , 441.710 (Civil penalties) and 441.715 (Criteria for civil penalties) , the Department of Human Services shall have the following powers and responsibilities:

(1) To inspect any facility and the records of any facility to insure compliance with ORS 441.600 (Definitions for ORS 441.600 to 441.625) to 441.625 (Retaliation against resident exercising rights prohibited) , 441.710 (Civil penalties) and 441.715 (Criteria for civil penalties) .

(2) To adopt rules in accordance with ORS chapter 183, including but not limited to procedures for investigations and administrative hearings.

(3) To file complaints and initiate proceedings for the enforcement of ORS 441.600 (Definitions for ORS 441.600 to 441.625) to 441.625 (Retaliation against resident exercising rights prohibited) , 441.710 (Civil penalties) and 441.715 (Criteria for civil penalties) or of rules adopted under ORS 441.600 (Definitions for ORS 441.600 to 441.625) to 441.625 (Retaliation against resident exercising rights prohibited) , 441.710 (Civil penalties) and 441.715 (Criteria for civil penalties) .

(4) To issue subpoenas. [1979 c.261 §3]

Source: Section 441.615 — Powers and responsibilities of department; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.705 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.705
438.705 Definitions for ORS 438.705 to 438.720 and 438.994
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 438.705 (Definitions for ORS 438.705 to 438.720 and 438.994) to 438.720 (Rules) and 438.994 (Penalties for ORS 438.710 and 438.715) :

(1) “Anatomical material” means the body of a dead human or a cell, group of cells or body part taken from the body of a dead human.

(2) “Donor” has the meaning given that term in ORS 97.953 (Definitions for ORS 97.951 to 97.982) .

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) “Nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization” means a person that engages in the recovery or distribution of anatomical material from a donor for research or education purposes other than transplanting the anatomical material or therapy.

(b) “Nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization” does not include:

(A) A hospital or other health care facility, as those terms are defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) ;

(B) A public corporation, as defined in ORS 353.010 (Definitions) ;

(C) A public or private institution of higher education; or

(D) A clinical laboratory, as defined in ORS 438.010 (Definitions for ORS 438.010 to 438.510) , that is:

(i) Licensed under ORS 438.010 (Definitions for ORS 438.010 to 438.510) to 438.510 (Prohibited acts) ; and

(ii) Owned or controlled by, or under common ownership with, a hospital described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph. [2013 c.356 §1]

Source: Section 438.705 — Definitions for ORS 438.705 to 438.720 and 438.994 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.179 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.179
441.179 Definitions for ORS 441.179 to 441.186
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 441.179 (Definitions for ORS 441.179 to 441.186) to 441.186 (Rights, privileges or remedies of nursing staff) :

(1) “Affiliated hospital” means a hospital that has a business relationship with another hospital.

(2) “Hospital” means:

(a) An acute inpatient care facility, as defined in ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) ; or

(b) A hospital as described in ORS 442.015 (Definitions) .

(3) “Manager” means a person who:

(a) Has authority to direct and control the work performance of nursing staff;

(b) Has authority to take corrective action regarding a violation of law or a rule or a violation of professional standards of practice, about which a nursing staff has complained; or

(c) Has been designated by a hospital to receive the notice described in ORS 441.181 (Retaliation prohibited) (2).

(4) “Nursing staff” means a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a nursing assistant or any other assistive nursing personnel.

(5) “Public body” has the meaning given that term in ORS 30.260 (Definitions for ORS 30.260 to 30.300) .

(6) “Retaliatory action” means the discharge, suspension, demotion, harassment, denial of employment or promotion, or layoff of a nursing staff, or other adverse action taken against a nursing staff in the terms or conditions of employment of the nursing staff, as a result of filing a complaint. [Formerly 441.172]

Note: 441.179 (Definitions for ORS 441.179 to 441.186) to 441.192 (Notice of employment outside of hospital) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 441 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 441.179 — Definitions for ORS 441.179 to 441.186 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.414 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.414
453.414 Exemption for local government
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 453.396 (Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414) to 453.412 (Deposit and distribution of moneys received from fees) shall require units of local government to pay a fee imposed under the schedules established under ORS 453.402 (Fees) (2)(a) and (b) because of the use of material which would otherwise be subject to a fee under ORS 453.396 (Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) , if the use of such material by the unit of local government is specifically required by a state or federal law or rule or if the use of such material is reasonably necessary to enable the unit of local government to meet a standard imposed by state or federal law or rule, or is the by-product of processes employed to meet a standard imposed by state or federal rule or law. [1989 c.833 §135]

Source: Section 453.414 — Exemption for local government; circumstances allowing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.886 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.886
453.886 Notice by county or local government required before incurring costs
Status: in_force

(1) Before incurring costs to decontaminate a property that is a nuisance described in ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) (1)(c) or to have the property certified as fit for use under ORS 453.885 (Decontamination of property) , a county or other local government shall give notice to each owner of record for the property and to each person that has a mortgage, trust deed or other lien on the property recorded in the county deed records. A notice given by the county or local government to an owner or lienholder shall allow the owner or lienholder not less than 60 days to respond.

(2) An owner or lienholder making a timely response to a notice given under subsection (1) of this section may propose a course of action by the owner or lienholder to decontaminate and obtain certification of the property within a reasonable time. If the owner or lienholder proposes a course of action that may be reasonably expected to achieve the decontamination and certification of the property, except as provided in this subsection the county or other local government shall suspend other efforts to decontaminate or obtain certification of the property. This subsection does not prevent the county or local government from securing the property by obtaining an injunction against use of the property.

(3) If more than one owner or lienholder proposes a reasonable course of action for a property, the county or other local government may require that the owners and lienholders proposing courses of action work together to decontaminate and obtain certification of the property. The county or local government may require an owner or lienholder to periodically report to the county or local government regarding efforts to carry out a course of action. The county or local government may resume efforts to decontaminate and obtain certification of a property if the county or local government determines, after opportunity for a hearing, that an owner or lienholder has failed to diligently pursue the course of action proposed by the owner or lienholder and to complete the course of action within a reasonable time.

(4) A lien under ORS 105.585 (Costs of securing or decontaminating property as lien) (2) for costs incurred by the county or local government in decontaminating and obtaining certification of the property is superior to, has priority over and shall be fully satisfied before all other liens, judgments, mortgages, security interests or encumbrances on the property other than tax liens, regardless of the date of creating, filing or recording of the lien, judgment, mortgage, security interest or encumbrance, if the county or other local government incurs the cost after giving notice to owners and lienholders under subsection (1) of this section and:

(a) No owner or lienholder provided a response on or before the 60th day after the giving of the notice; or

(b) An owner or lienholder for the property timely responded to the notice with a proposed course of action for decontaminating and obtaining certification of the property, but failed to complete the course of action within:

(A) Eight months after the notice date; or

(B) A date more than eight months after the notice date that was agreed to by the county or local government that gave the notice and the owner or lienholder that timely responded to the notice. [2007 c.673 §1]

Note: 453.886 (Notice by county or local government required before incurring costs) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 453 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 453.886 — Notice by county or local government required before incurring costs; owner’s or lienholder’s proposal for decontamination and certification; injunction to prevent use of property; priority for liens for costs incurred , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.245 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.245
450.245 Application of ORS 450.005 to 450.245 to districts organized under former laws
Status: in_force

(1) Sanitary districts organized under chapter 385, Oregon Laws 1935, which were exercising the functions of sanitary districts on July 16, 1949, are vested with all rights, powers and obligations prescribed in ORS 450.005 (Definitions for ORS 450.005 to 450.245) to 450.245 (Application of ORS 450.005 to 450.245 to districts organized under former laws) and, after July 16, 1949, shall conduct their business in accordance with and be subject to those sections.

(2) No right or obligation incurred by the formation of a sanitary district pursuant to the provisions of chapter 385, Oregon Laws 1935, as amended by chapter 402, Oregon Laws 1941, is affected by the repeal of those provisions.

(Districts With Valuation Less Than $250,000)

Source: Section 450.245 — Application of ORS 450.005 to 450.245 to districts organized under former laws; savings clause , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.665 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.665
454.665 Inspection of completed construction
Status: in_force

(1) Upon completing the construction for which a permit has been issued under ORS 454.655 (Permit required for construction) , the permit holder shall notify the Department of Environmental Quality. The department may at its own election inspect the construction to determine if it complies with the rules of the Environmental Quality Commission. For that construction inspected by the department, the department shall issue a certificate of satisfactory completion to the permit holder unless the construction does not comply with such rules. If the construction does not comply with such rules, the department shall notify the permit holder and shall require satisfactory completion before issuing the certificate. Failure to meet the requirements for satisfactory completion within a reasonable time constitutes a violation of ORS 454.605 (Definitions for ORS 454.605 to 454.755) to 454.755 (Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal) .

(2) If the inspection authorized under subsection (1) of this section is not made within seven days after notification by the permit holder, a certificate of satisfactory completion shall be considered to have been issued. When feasible the department shall notify the party whose work is to be inspected, whether the department will be able to make such inspection within the seven-day requirement of this subsection.

(3) No person shall operate or use any subsurface sewage disposal system, alternative sewage disposal system or part thereof unless a certificate of satisfactory completion has been issued for the construction for which a permit was issued under ORS 454.655 (Permit required for construction) .

(4) Whenever the department finds cause to revoke or refuses to issue a certificate of satisfactory completion pursuant to this section, the permit holder may appeal the decision in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 183. [1973 c.835 §214; 1975 c.167 §6; 1979 c.169 §1; 1999 c.551 §8]

Source: Section 454.665 — Inspection of completed construction; certificate of satisfactory completion; appeal from denial or revocation of certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.160 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.160
444.160 Account and statement of treatment
Status: in_force

The superintendent of the hospital or other person designated by the authorities of the Oregon Health and Science University shall:

(1) Keep a correct account of the medicine, treatment, nursing and maintenance furnished to the patient, and set forth therein the actual, reasonable and necessary cost thereof.

(2) Make and file monthly with the judge exercising jurisdiction under ORS 419B.100 (Jurisdiction) or 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) of the county from which the patient was committed, an itemized, sworn statement, as far as possible, of the expense incurred at the hospital other than the free surgical and medical treatment as provided in ORS 444.120 (Hearing) . [Amended by 1967 c.534 §26; 1993 c.33 §353]

Source: Section 444.160 — Account and statement of treatment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.396 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.396
453.396 Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 453.396 (Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414) to 453.414 (Exemption for local government) :

(1) “Department” means the Department of Revenue.

(2) “Facility” means all buildings, equipment, structures and other stationary items that are located on a single site or on contiguous or adjacent sites and that are owned or operated by the same person or by any person who controls, is controlled by or under common control with such person.

(3) “Hazardous substance” means any chemical substance or waste for which a material safety data sheet is required by the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(4) “Material safety data sheet” means written or printed material concerning a hazardous chemical which is prepared in accordance with rules of the Department of Consumer and Business Services.

(5) “Person” includes any entity operating a facility that is included in one or more of the standard industrial classification categories identified by the State Fire Marshal or added by the State Fire Marshal under ORS 453.408 (Rules) (2). “Entity” includes any individual, trust, firm, association, corporation, partnership, joint stock company, joint venture, public or municipal corporation, commission, political subdivision, the state or any agency or commission thereof, interstate body, and the federal government and any agency thereof.

(6) “Possess” or “possession” means the physical possession of a hazardous substance within this state. [1989 c.833 §121; 1993 c.744 §228]

Source: Section 453.396 — Definitions for ORS 453.396 to 453.414 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 438.070 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 438 / Section 438.070
438.070 Personnel
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall establish by rule the qualifications and responsibilities of technical and clinical consultants, general and technical supervisors and testing personnel. A person is qualified to act as a technical or clinical consultant, a general or technical supervisor, or a testing person in a clinical laboratory if the person meets the requirements established by the authority. Rules adopted under this section shall not be more stringent than comparable rules adopted under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (P.L. 100-578; 42 U.S.C. 201 and 263a). [1993 c.109 §2; 2009 c.595 §700]

Source: Section 438.070 — Personnel; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors438.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.755 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.755
454.755 Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal
Status: in_force

(1) Any person, upon application for any of the following actions by the Department of Environmental Quality, shall pay to the department a fee in the amount required for each lot or parcel:

(a) A report of evaluation of site suitability for a subsurface sewage disposal system, alternative sewage disposal system, nonwater-carried sewage disposal facility or a part thereof, pursuant to ORS 454.655 (Permit required for construction) ;

(b) A report of evaluation of adequacy of a sewage disposal method required prior to the approval of a plat of a subdivision, pursuant to ORS 92.090 (Approval of subdivision plat names) (5)(c); or

(c) A report on any proposed repair or alteration of an existing subsurface sewage disposal system, alternative sewage disposal system, nonwater-carried sewage disposal facility or a part thereof. A person may apply for the permit required under ORS 454.655 (Permit required for construction) (1) to alter or repair a system without obtaining this report.

(2) The fee paid for a report of evaluation of site suitability pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section shall entitle the applicant to as many site inspections as is necessary within 90 days from the date of the first site inspection to determine site suitability for a single home site. The department may require separate fees if it determines that the site inspections are for the purpose of determining site suitability for more than one home site. [1974 c.30 §2; 1974 c.74 §4; 1975 c.167 §11; 1975 c.607 §34; 1999 c.551 §14]

ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEM LOW-INTEREST LOAN PROGRAMS

Source: Section 454.755 — Fees for certain reports on sewage disposal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.059 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.059
441.059 Access to previous X-rays and reports by patients of chiropractic physicians
Status: in_force

The rules of a hospital that govern patient access to previously performed X-rays or diagnostic laboratory reports shall not discriminate between patients of chiropractic physicians and patients of other licensed medical practitioners permitted access to such X-rays and diagnostic laboratory reports. [1979 c.490 §2]

Source: Section 441.059 — Access to previous X-rays and reports by patients of chiropractic physicians , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.867 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.867
453.867 Restriction on transfer of property used as illegal drug manufacturing site
Status: in_force

(1) Unless determined fit for use, pursuant to ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) , 431.175 (Warrant procedure) and 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) and rules of the Oregon Health Authority, or as authorized by ORS 453.870 (Transfer allowed after full disclosure) , no person shall transfer, sell, use or rent any property knowing or having reasonable grounds to believe it was used as an illegal drug manufacturing site.

(2) All contracts, oral or written, for the transfer, sale, use or rent of property in violation of subsection (1) of this section are voidable between the parties, at the instance of the purchaser, transferee, user or renter. This subsection shall not make voidable any promissory note or other evidence of indebtedness or any mortgage, trust deed or other security interest securing such a promissory note or evidence of indebtedness, where such note or evidence and any such mortgage, trust deed or other security interest were given to a person other than the person transferring, selling, using or renting the property to induce such person to finance the transfer, sale, use or rental of the property. This section shall not impair obligations or duties required to be performed upon termination of a contract, as required by the provisions of the contract, including but not limited to payment of damages or return of refundable deposits. [1989 c.915 §4; 2009 c.595 §923]

Source: Section 453.867 — Restriction on transfer of property used as illegal drug manufacturing site; contracts voidable , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.245 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.245
432.245 Replacing records of live birth
Status: in_force

(1) For a person born in this state, the State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics shall amend a record of live birth and establish a replacement for the record of live birth if the state registrar receives one of the following:

(a) A report of adoption as provided in ORS 432.223 (Reports of adoption) or a certified copy of the judgment of adoption from a court of competent jurisdiction, with the information necessary to identify the original record of live birth and to establish a replacement for the record of live birth, unless the court ordering the adoption requests that a replacement for the record of live birth not be established;

(b) A request that a replacement for the record of live birth be prepared to establish parentage, as prescribed by the state registrar by rule, or as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction that has determined the parentage or biological paternity of a person;

(c) A written and notarized request that a replacement for the record of live birth be prepared to establish parentage, if the request includes an acknowledgment of paternity signed by both biological parents;

(d) A certified copy of a judgment from a court of competent jurisdiction changing a person’s sex and, if applicable, name; or

(e) A request approved by the state registrar under ORS 432.235 (Requirements for amending or correcting vital record) (3)(b)(B).

(2) To change a person’s name under subsection (1) of this section, the request or court order must include both the name that appears on the record of live birth at the time of the request and the name to be designated on the replacement for the record of live birth. The designated name of the person must appear on the replacement for the record of live birth.

(3) Upon receipt of a certified copy of a court order to change the name of a person born in this state as authorized by 18 U.S.C. 3521 et seq., the state registrar shall create a replacement for the record of live birth to show the new information as specified in the court order.

(4) When a replacement for a record of live birth is prepared, the city, county and date of live birth must be included in the replacement for the record of live birth. The replacement for the record of live birth must be substituted for the original record of live birth. The original record of live birth and all evidence submitted with the request or court order for the replacement for the record of live birth must be placed under seal and is not subject to inspection, except upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction in this state or as provided by rule of the state registrar.

(5) Upon receipt of an amended judgment of adoption, the record of live birth shall be amended by the state registrar as provided by the state registrar by rule.

(6) Upon receipt of a report of annulment of adoption or a court order annulling an adoption, the original record of live birth must be restored. The replacement for the record of live birth is not subject to inspection, except upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction in this state or as provided by rule of the state registrar.

(7) The state registrar shall prepare and register a record of foreign live birth for a person born in a foreign country who is not a citizen of the United States and for whom a judgment of adoption was issued by a court of competent jurisdiction in this state if the court, the parents adopting the child or the adopted person, if the adopted person is 18 years of age or older, requests the record. The record must be labeled “Record of Foreign Live Birth” and shall show the actual country of live birth. After registering the record of foreign live birth in the new name of the adopted person, the record must be placed under seal and is not subject to inspection, except upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction or as provided by rule of the state registrar.

(8) If there is no record of live birth for a person for whom a replacement for the record of live birth is sought under this section, and if the court order indicates a date of live birth more than one year from the date submitted to the Center for Health Statistics, the replacement for the record of live birth must be created as a delayed record of live birth.

(9) A replacement for the record of live birth may not be created under this section if the date and place of live birth have not been indicated in the court order. [Formerly 432.230; 2017 c.100 §2]

Source: Section 432.245 — Replacing records of live birth; restoring records of live birth , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.300 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.300
454.300 Conduct of hearing
Status: in_force

(1) At the hearing on the resolution or ordinance, any interested person shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written testimony. The hearing shall be for the purpose of determining whether a threat to drinking water exists in the affected area, whether the conditions could be eliminated or alleviated by treatment works and whether the proposed treatment works are the most economical method to alleviate the conditions. The hearing may be conducted by the Environmental Quality Commission or by a hearings officer designated by the commission. After the hearing the commission shall publish a notice of issuance of its findings and recommendations in the newspaper used for the notice of hearing under ORS 454.295 (Commission review) (2), advising of the opportunity for argument under subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Within 15 days after the publication of notice of issuance of findings any person or municipality that will be affected by the findings may petition the commission to present written or oral arguments on the proposal. If a petition is received, the commission shall set a time and place for argument. [1981 c.358 §6]

Source: Section 454.300 — Conduct of hearing; notice of issuance of findings; petition for argument , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.500 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.500
431A.500 Spinal Cord Injury Research Board
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a Spinal Cord Injury Research Board consisting of 11 members appointed by the Governor.

(2) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. 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.

(3) The appointment of a member to the board is subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) .

(4) The members of the Spinal Cord Injury Research Board shall be citizens of this state who are well informed on the issues relating to spinal cord injuries and related disabilities. Members may include, but are not limited to:

(a) A minimum of five health professionals with clinical practice experience in each of the practice fields of neuroscience, neurology, neurosurgery, neuropharmacology and spinal cord rehabilitative medicine;

(b) A representative of the Oregon Disabilities Commission;

(c) A representative of a disabilities advocacy organization or an individual who advocates on behalf of persons with spinal cord injuries;

(d) A representative of the Oregon Health Authority;

(e) Members of the Legislative Assembly; and

(f) A person with a spinal cord injury.

(5) The board shall elect one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and with such duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the board determines.

(6) The board shall meet at least once every three months at a place, day and hour determined by the chairperson. The board also shall meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the board.

(7) In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board may adopt rules necessary for the administration of the grant program and fund described in ORS 431A.505 (Duties of board) and 431A.510 (Spinal Cord Injury Research Fund) . [Formerly 431.290]

Source: Section 431A.500 — Spinal Cord Injury Research Board; members; terms; chairperson; meetings; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.321 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.321
433.321 Hearing screening tests for newborns
Status: in_force

(1) In all Oregon hospitals and birthing centers where more than 200 live births occur per year, each newborn child must receive a newborn hearing screening test. A hospital or birthing center shall attempt to conduct the test required under this subsection prior to the discharge of the newborn child from the facility.

(2) All Oregon hospitals and birthing centers where fewer than 200 live births occur per year shall provide the parent or guardian of a newborn child with the appropriate information furnished by the Oregon Health Authority concerning the importance of newborn hearing screening tests.

(3) All Oregon hospitals and birthing centers conducting newborn hearing screening tests, within 10 days of conducting a newborn hearing screening test, shall:

(a) Notify the parent or guardian and the health care provider of the newborn child of the test results;

(b) Provide the parent or guardian with names and contact information for diagnostic facilities that conduct newborn hearing screening tests in the community and with materials developed pursuant to ORS 433.298 (Oregon Health Authority to compile information about congenital cytomegalovirus) ; and

(c) Report to the authority the results of the test for the newborn child and information identifying the newborn child.

(4) A diagnostic facility conducting newborn hearing screening tests, within 10 days of conducting a newborn hearing screening test, shall report to the authority the results of the test for the newborn child and information identifying the newborn child. If a diagnostic facility conducting newborn hearing screening tests detects hearing loss in a newborn child, the diagnostic facility shall provide to the parent or guardian materials developed pursuant to ORS 433.298 (Oregon Health Authority to compile information about congenital cytomegalovirus) .

(5) Each public and private educational institution that provides early intervention services as defined in ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter) shall disclose to the authority information identifying the children referred to the educational institution with diagnosed hearing loss and the enrollment status of the children. The institution may disclose to the authority additional information regarding children with hearing loss who are receiving early intervention services if the educational institution has obtained consent to disclose the information.

(6) The authority, in collaboration with the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center of the Oregon Health and Science University, shall, on an annual basis, provide to all Oregon hospitals and birthing centers the following information:

(a) A description of the responsibilities created by this section;

(b) A list of appropriate screening devices and descriptions of training protocols to ensure that staff members are adequately trained in the use of hearing screening equipment;

(c) A list of diagnostic facilities that conduct newborn hearing screening tests;

(d) Using evidence-based best practice standards, a recommended schedule for conducting newborn hearing screening tests, and for referring parents and guardians to health care providers for the purpose of diagnosing whether the newborn child has congenital cytomegalovirus, within 21 days of the newborn child’s date of birth;

(e) A list of public and private educational institutions that provide early intervention services and a description of the geographic area served by each institution; and

(f) Other information related to newborn hearing screening tests that the authority deems appropriate.

(7) A hospital or birthing center described in subsection (1) of this section is exempt from providing newborn hearing screening tests if the parent or guardian of the newborn child objects to the testing procedure on the grounds that the procedure conflicts with the religious tenets and practices of the parent or guardian. The parent or guardian must sign a statement that the newborn child is being reared in accordance with those religious tenets and practices.

(8) A newborn child may not be refused the procedure described in subsection (1) of this section because of an inability of the parent or guardian to pay for the procedure. [1999 c.958 §1; 2003 c.240 §1; 2009 c.595 §660; 2017 c.426 §1]

Note: 433.321 (Hearing screening tests for newborns) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 433 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 433.321 — Hearing screening tests for newborns; disclosure of information; religious exemption; effect of inability to pay , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 435.080 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 435 / Section 435.080
435.080 Publication of licensing regulations
Status: in_force

The State Board of Pharmacy shall prepare, print and distribute rules and regulations not inconsistent with law, for the conduct of proceedings for the issue, enforcement and revocation of the licenses provided in ORS 435.010 (License required for manufacture or sale of contraceptives) to 435.130 (Jurisdiction over prosecutions) . [Amended by 1995 c.79 §222]

Source: Section 435.080 — Publication of licensing regulations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors435.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.345 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.345
431A.345 Prohibition on certain intentionally added chemicals or classes of chemicals
Status: in_force

(1) A manufacturer may not knowingly manufacture, sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale or distribute for use in this state any cosmetic product that contains any of the following intentionally added chemicals or classes of chemicals above the practical quantification limit:

(a) Ortho-phthalates;

(b) Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances;

(c) Formaldehyde (CAS Registry Number 50-00-0) and formaldehyde releasing agents;

(d) Methylene glycol (CAS Registry Number 463-57-0);

(e) Mercury and mercury compounds (CAS Registry Number 7439-97-6);

(f) Triclosan (CAS Registry Number 3380-34-5);

(g) m-Phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS Registry Number 108-45-2); and

(h) o-Phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS Registry Number 95-54-5).

(2) A manufacturer may not knowingly manufacture, sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale or distribute for use in this state any cosmetic product that contains lead or lead compounds (CAS Registry Number 7439-92-1) at 10 parts per million or above, or as otherwise determined by the Oregon Health Authority by rule.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 431A.330 (Definitions) (4)(c)(C), the prohibition on chemicals under this section applies to cosmetic products even if the product contains drug ingredients regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration. [2023 c.575 §4]

Note: 431A.345 (Prohibition on certain intentionally added chemicals or classes of chemicals) becomes operative January 1, 2027. See section 6, chapter 575, Oregon Laws 2023.

Source: Section 431A.345 — Prohibition on certain intentionally added chemicals or classes of chemicals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.275 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.275
447.275 Nonliability for emergency exit deficiencies
Status: in_force

Architects, engineers or other persons designing buildings; contractors and other persons erecting buildings; building officials, plans examiners, inspectors, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, the State Fire Marshal, State Fire Marshal deputies, municipal fire marshals or municipal deputies inspecting buildings; or a municipal appeals board shall be relieved of any personal or financial liability from persons suffering injury or death or those persons’ heirs as the result of exiting deficiencies during emergencies resulting from access for persons with disabilities required by ORS 447.210 (Definitions for ORS 447.210 to 447.280) to 447.280 (Enforcement powers) or standards adopted under them. [1979 c.133 §8; 1989 c.224 §116; 1991 c.67 §123]

Source: Section 447.275 — Nonliability for emergency exit deficiencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.072 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.072
446.072 Uniform enforcement throughout state
Status: in_force

The Department of Consumer and Business Services shall make surveys necessary to assure uniform enforcement throughout the state with respect to mobile home or manufactured dwelling parks. [1953 c.490 §17; 1959 c.562 §14; 1975 c.793 §10; 1983 c.707 §5; 1989 c.648 §5]

Source: Section 446.072 — Uniform enforcement throughout state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 444.020 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.020
444.020 Authority in administering services for children with special health needs
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health and Science University may:

(1) Make all necessary rules and regulations for administering services to children with disabilities under ORS 444.010 (Oregon Health and Science University to administer program for children with disabilities) to 444.050 (Children not treated if parents object) .

(2) Accept, expend and disburse all federal funds made available to this state for services for children with disabilities and for the administration of services for children with special health needs.

(3) Make such reports in such form and containing such information as are required by the federal government, and comply with such provisions as are found necessary to ensure correctness and verification of such reports.

(4) Cooperate with medical, health, nursing and welfare groups and organizations and with any agencies in the state charged with administering state laws providing for vocational rehabilitation of children with physical disabilities.

(5) Cooperate with the federal government through its appropriate agency or instrumentality in administering services for children with special health needs.

(6) Accept and receive funds, money or other valuable things from relatives, corporations or interested persons or organizations for the care of children with disabilities and expend the same for the purposes for which such funds, money or other valuable things were received.

(7) Accept and receive fees for services rendered under ORS 444.010 (Oregon Health and Science University to administer program for children with disabilities) to 444.050 (Children not treated if parents object) . [Amended by 1975 c.693 §9; 1989 c.224 §105; 1995 c.162 §82; 2007 c.70 §253]

Source: Section 444.020 — Authority in administering services for children with special health needs; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors444.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.270 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.270
450.270 Powers of State Treasurer in connection with ORS 450.250 to 450.300
Status: reserved

(1) The State Treasurer shall be the sole judge as to whether state funds shall be invested in the bonds of a district and as to which undertakings shall first be financed. The decision of the State Treasurer on the subject of investment and priority shall be final.

(2) The State Treasurer may enlist the technical services of any state officer or department in a study of the feasibility and cost of the sewerage project. The State Treasurer further may employ registered engineers, at the cost of the district, to make such a study for the district and for the State Treasurer.

(3) The State Treasurer, in the discretion of the State Treasurer, may purchase with moneys from the revolving fund provided by ORS 450.250 (Definitions for ORS 450.250 to 450.300) to 450.300 (Duty of treasurer to keep funds separate and to withhold tax receipts for bond payments) , general obligation sewerage system bonds of any district, issued under authority of ORS 450.250 (Definitions for ORS 450.250 to 450.300) to 450.300 (Duty of treasurer to keep funds separate and to withhold tax receipts for bond payments) . If the State Treasurer deems it expedient in the acquisition and construction of a sewerage system for a district to furnish sewerage service for territory that is contiguous to or outside the boundaries of the district, the State Treasurer may authorize the district to furnish such service and to construct part of its system outside its boundaries for such purpose.

(4) The State Treasurer may authorize districts to issue sewerage system bonds with the right reserved to them to redeem bonds at par value and accrued interest prior to the final maturity dates of the bonds.

(5) The State Treasurer, in the discretion of the State Treasurer, may authorize deferment of payment of interest upon the sewerage bonds of the district for a period not exceeding three years, and may provide for the issuance of such bonds with graduated rates of interest.

(6) The State Treasurer may specify the procedure to be followed by a district in availing itself of the provisions of ORS 450.250 (Definitions for ORS 450.250 to 450.300) to 450.300 (Duty of treasurer to keep funds separate and to withhold tax receipts for bond payments) . [1955 c.577 §5; 2009 c.259 §27]

Source: Section 450.270 — Powers of State Treasurer in connection with ORS 450.250 to 450.300 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.055 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.055
441.055 Health care facility medical staff and bylaws
Status: repealed

(1) The governing body of each health care facility shall be responsible for the operation of the facility, the selection of the medical staff and the quality of care rendered in the facility. The governing body shall:

(a) Ensure that all health care personnel for whom state licenses, registrations or certificates are required are currently licensed, registered or certified;

(b) Ensure that physicians admitted to practice in the facility are granted privileges consistent with their individual training, experience and other qualifications;

(c) Ensure that procedures for granting, restricting and terminating privileges exist and that such procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure their conformity to applicable law;

(d) Ensure that physicians admitted to practice in the facility are organized into a medical staff in such a manner as to effectively review the professional practices of the facility for the purposes of reducing morbidity and mortality and for the improvement of patient care; and

(e) Ensure that a physician is not denied medical staff membership or privileges at the facility solely on the basis that the physician holds medical staff membership or privileges at another health care facility.

(2) The physicians organized into a medical staff pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall propose medical staff bylaws to govern the medical staff. The bylaws shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(a) Procedures for physicians admitted to practice in the facility to organize into a medical staff pursuant to subsection (1) of this section;

(b) Procedures for ensuring that physicians admitted to practice in the facility are granted privileges consistent with their individual training, experience and other qualifications;

(c) Provisions establishing a framework for the medical staff to nominate, elect, appoint or remove officers and other persons to carry out medical staff activities with accountability to the governing body;

(d) Procedures for ensuring that physicians admitted to practice in the facility are currently licensed by the Oregon Medical Board;

(e) Procedures for ensuring that the facility’s procedures for granting, restricting and terminating privileges are followed and that such procedures are regularly reviewed to assure their conformity to applicable law; and

(f) Procedures for ensuring that physicians provide services within the scope of the privileges granted by the governing body.

(3) Amendments to medical staff bylaws shall be accomplished through a cooperative process involving both the medical staff and the governing body. Medical staff bylaws shall be adopted, repealed or amended when approved by the medical staff and the governing body. Approval shall not be unreasonably withheld by either. Neither the medical staff nor the governing body shall withhold approval if such repeal, amendment or adoption is mandated by law, statute or regulation or is necessary to obtain or maintain accreditation or to comply with fiduciary responsibilities or if the failure to approve would subvert the stated moral or ethical purposes of the institution.

(4) The Oregon Medical Board may appoint one or more physicians to conduct peer review for a health care facility upon request of such review by all of the following:

(a) The physician whose practice is being reviewed.

(b) The executive committee of the health care facility’s medical staff.

(c) The governing body of the health care facility.

(5) The physicians appointed pursuant to subsection (4) of this section shall be deemed agents of the Oregon Medical Board, subject to the provisions of ORS 30.310 (Actions and suits by governmental units) to 30.400 (Actions by and against public officers in official capacity) and shall conduct peer review. Peer review shall be conducted pursuant to the bylaws of the requesting health care facility.

(6) Any person serving on or communicating information to a peer review committee shall not be subject to an action for damages for action or communications or statements made in good faith.

(7) All findings and conclusions, interviews, reports, studies, communications and statements procured by or furnished to the peer review committee in connection with a peer review are confidential pursuant to ORS 192.338 (Exempt and nonexempt public record to be separated) , 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) , 192.355 (Public records exempt from disclosure) and 192.690 (Exceptions to ORS 192.610 to 192.705) and all data is privileged pursuant to ORS 41.675 (Inadmissibility of certain data provided to peer review body of health care providers and health care groups) .

(8) Notwithstanding subsection (7) of this section, a written report of the findings and conclusions of the peer review shall be provided to the governing body of the health care facility who shall abide by the privileged and confidential provisions set forth in subsection (7) of this section.

(9) Procedures for peer review established by subsections (4) to (8) of this section are exempt from ORS chapter 183.

(10) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt by rule standards for rural hospitals, as defined in ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) , that specifically address the provision of care to postpartum and newborn patients so long as patient care is not adversely affected.

(11) For purposes of this section, “physician” has the meaning given the term in ORS 677.010 (Definitions for chapter) . [Amended by 1965 c.352 §1; 1971 c.730 §13; 1973 c.837 §14; 1973 c.840 §9; 1977 c.261 §4; 1977 c.448 §10; 1977 c.751 §23a; 1987 c.428 §9; 1987 c.850 §2; 1993 c.269 §1; 1995 c.727 §38; 1995 c.763 §1; 1999 c.542 §1; 2001 c.900 §167; 2009 c.595 §726; 2009 c.792 §58]

Source: Section 441.055 — Health care facility medical staff and bylaws; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.995 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.995
453.995 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Oregon Health Authority may impose a civil penalty on a person for violation of:

(a) ORS 453.885 (Decontamination of property) ; or

(b) ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) or rules adopted under ORS 453.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.005 to 453.135) to 453.135 (Notice required prior to institution of criminal proceedings) by the authority.

(2) A civil penalty imposed under this section may not exceed $2,000.

(3) ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) applies to civil penalties imposed under this section. [1999 c.861 §7; 2005 c.496 §5; 2009 c.595 §936]

Note: 453.995 (Civil penalties) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 453 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 453.995 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.741 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.741
446.741 Suspension, revocation or cancellation of license
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may revoke or suspend a manufactured structure dealer license, or place a dealer on probation, if the dealer does any of the following:

(a) Commits an act that is grounds for suspension, revocation or probation under rules the director adopted.

(b) Fails to comply with the requirements for notices or reports of the transfer of interest in manufactured structures.

(c) Moves a manufactured structure or causes a manufactured structure to be moved without complying with the requirements for variance permits under ORS 818.200 (Authority to issue variance permits) and trip permits under ORS 446.631 (Process for moving manufactured structure) .

(d) Knowingly provides false information on an application for a dealer license, supplemental license or corrected dealer license.

(e) Deals in a manufactured structure that both before and after the sale is assessed as real property under ORS 308.875 (Manufactured structures classified as real or personal property) or is recorded in the deed records of a county. This paragraph does not apply if an ownership document is issued for the manufactured structure prior to sale.

(f) Employs a person in an administrative or managerial capacity while the person is disqualified under subsection (5) of this section.

(g) Fails, in conducting activities of a mortgage loan originator, to comply with the provisions of:

(A) The Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq., and Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. part 1026, as in effect on October 1, 2013;

(B) The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, 12 U.S.C. 2601 et seq., and Regulation X, 12 C.F.R. part 1024, as in effect on January 1, 2013;

(C) The Equal Credit Opportunity Act, 15 U.S.C. 1691 et seq., and Regulation B, 12 C.F.R. part 1002, as in effect on January 1, 2013; or

(D) The S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act, 12 U.S.C. 5101 et seq., and Regulation H, 12 C.F.R. part 1008, as in effect on January 1, 2013.

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

(i) Employs a device, scheme or artifice to defraud or engage in an act, practice or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit.

(j) Knowingly makes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits from a statement a material fact that would make the statement not misleading in light of the circumstances under which the dealer makes the statement.

(k) Makes or files or causes to be made or filed with the director a statement, report or document that the dealer knows is false in a material respect or matter.

(2) The director shall cancel a manufactured structure dealer license immediately upon receipt of legal notice that a bond described under ORS 446.726 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) or under ORS 86A.227 (Corporate surety bond required) is canceled.

(3) Upon suspension, revocation or cancellation of a manufactured structure dealer license under this section, the director shall demand the return of the license.

(4) The director shall cancel a dealer license or supplemental license immediately upon receipt of notice that zoning approval for a place of business has been revoked.

(5) If the director finds that a violation of subsection (1)(d), (i), (j) or (k) of this section has occurred, the director may issue an order under ORS chapter 183 disqualifying, for up to seven years after the date that the disqualification becomes effective:

(a) The dealer whose license is revoked from:

(A) Obtaining a license as a manufactured structure dealer; or

(B) Working in an administrative or managerial capacity for a manufactured structure dealer.

(b) Any other person whose acts or omissions were material to the events that were the basis for the violation from working in an administrative or managerial capacity for a manufactured structure dealer.

(6) If a person who is subject to disqualification or who is disqualified under subsection (5) of this section elects to pay restitution to a customer whom the director finds suffered harm as a result of the violation of subsection (1)(d), (i), (j) or (k) of this section, the director may choose not to issue an order of disqualification to the person or may rescind a previously issued order of disqualification.

(7) A person who applies for licensing as a manufactured structure dealer following a period of disqualification under subsection (5) of this section must meet the requirements for issuance of an initial manufactured structure dealer license. [2003 c.655 §38; 2009 c.863 §32; 2013 c.161 §1]

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

Source: Section 446.741 — Suspension, revocation or cancellation of license; dealer probation; employment disqualification , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.450 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.450
448.450 Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall:

(a) Adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) , 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty) .

(b) Classify all potable water treatment plants and water distribution systems actually used or intended for use by the public. In classifying the potable water treatment plants and water distribution systems, the authority shall take into consideration size and type, character of water to be treated and other physical conditions affecting the treatment plants and distribution systems and the skill, knowledge and experience required of an operator.

(c) Certify persons qualified to supervise the operation of a potable water treatment plant or a water distribution system.

(d) Subject to the prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, establish a schedule of fees for certification under paragraph (c) of this subsection. The fees established under the schedule shall be sufficient to pay the cost of the authority in carrying out the provisions of ORS 448.450 (Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority) to 448.465 (Deposit of fees) , 448.992 (Sewage treatment works violation penalties) and 448.994 (Potable water treatment plant violation penalty) and shall be within the budget authorized by the Legislative Assembly as that budget may be modified by the Emergency Board.

(2) Notwithstanding the authority of the Oregon Health Authority to establish fees for certification under subsection (1)(d) of this section, the authority will not establish fees for certification of operators of water systems serving ground water to fewer than 150 service connections.

(3) In adopting rules under this section, the authority shall consult with the Department of Environmental Quality in order to coordinate rules adopted under this section with rules adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 448.410 (Authority and duties of Environmental Quality Commission) . [1987 c.635 §9; 1991 c.67 §125; 1991 c.703 §10; 2001 c.723 §1; 2001 c.900 §199a; 2009 c.595 §868; 2023 c.602 §7]

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

Source: Section 448.450 — Powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority; rules; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.520 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.520
432.520 Reporting requirement
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any health care facility in which patients are diagnosed or provided treatment for cancer or benign or borderline tumors of the brain and central nervous system shall report each case of cancer or benign or borderline tumors of the brain and central nervous system to the Oregon Health Authority or its authorized representative within a time period and in a format prescribed by the authority. The authority may provide, at cost, reporting services to health care facilities. Health care facilities may also purchase reporting services from another facility or commercial vendor. If a health care facility is unable to report in conformance with the format and standards prescribed by the authority, the authority may, after consultation with the health care facility, elect to activate its reporting service for the facility. When activated, the authority may enter the facility, obtain the information and report it in conformance with the appropriate format and standards. In these instances, the facility shall reimburse the authority or its authorized representative for the cost of obtaining and reporting the information.

(2) Upon application to the authority by a health care facility, the authority shall grant to the health care facility an extension of time in which to meet the reporting requirements of this section. In no event shall the extension of time exceed one year from the date of application.

(3) Any licensed health care practitioner diagnosing or providing treatment to patients with cancer or benign or borderline tumors of the brain and central nervous system shall report each case to the authority or its authorized representative within a time period and in a format prescribed by the authority. Those cases diagnosed or treated at an Oregon health care facility or previously admitted to an Oregon health care facility for diagnosis or treatment of that instance of cancer or benign or borderline tumors of the brain and central nervous system shall be considered by the authority to have been reported by the licensed health care practitioner.

(4) Any clinical laboratory diagnosing cases of cancer or benign or borderline tumors of the brain and central nervous system shall report each case to the authority or its authorized representative within a time period and in a format prescribed by the authority.

(5) For the purpose of assuring the accuracy and completeness of reported data, the authority shall have the right to periodically review all records that would:

(a) Identify cases of cancer and benign or borderline tumors, the treatment of the cancer or benign or borderline tumors or the medical status of any patient identified as being treated for cancer or benign or borderline tumors; or

(b) Establish characteristics of the cancer or benign or borderline tumors.

(6) The authority may conduct special studies of cancer morbidity and mortality. As part of such studies, registry personnel may obtain additional information that applies to a patient’s cancer or benign or borderline tumors and that may be in the medical record of the patient. The record holder may either provide the requested information to the registry personnel or provide the registry personnel access to the relevant portions of the patient’s medical record. Neither the authority nor the record holder shall bill the other for the cost of providing or obtaining this information. [1995 c.585 §3; 2003 c.269 §3; 2009 c.595 §620; 2017 c.101 §37; 2019 c.456 §30]

Note: See note under 432.500 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 432.520 — Reporting requirement; review of records; special studies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.992 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.992
447.992 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

The State Plumbing Board may impose a civil penalty for a violation of ORS 447.010 (Definitions for ORS 447.010 to 447.156 and 447.992) to 447.156 (Sale of uncertified plumbing products prohibited) and 447.992 (Civil penalties) or rules adopted for the administration and enforcement of those sections. The board shall impose a civil penalty authorized by this section as provided in ORS 455.895 (Civil penalties) . [2001 c.411 §6]

Source: Section 447.992 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.897 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.897
453.897 Lists of licensed contractors to be made available
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall provide lists of the names of contractors licensed under ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) , 431.175 (Warrant procedure) and 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) to the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services who shall distribute the lists to local building code enforcement agencies. The local agencies shall make the list available on request and shall supply a copy to any property owner whose property is determined to be not fit for use under ORS 105.555 (Places declared nuisances subject to abatement) , 431.175 (Warrant procedure) and 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) . [1989 c.915 §15; 2009 c.595 §932]

Source: Section 453.897 — Lists of licensed contractors to be made available , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.347 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.347
446.347 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates any rule of the Oregon Health Authority relating to the construction, operation or maintenance of a tourist facility or part thereof may incur a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 per violation.

(2) No civil penalty prescribed under subsection (1) of this section shall be imposed until the person incurring the penalty has received five days’ advance notice in writing from the authority or unless the person incurring the penalty shall otherwise have received actual notice of the violation not less than five days prior to the violation for which a penalty is imposed. [1983 c.707 §25; 2009 c.595 §822]

Source: Section 446.347 — Civil penalties; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.715 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.715
431.715 Resolution requesting Oregon Health Authority to initiate formation or annexation
Status: in_force

(1) The county court or local public health authority, as defined in ORS 431.003 (Definitions) , having jurisdiction over the territory where conditions dangerous to the public health exist shall adopt a resolution requesting the Oregon Health Authority to initiate proceedings for the formation of a district or annexation of territory to, or delivery of appropriate water or sewer services by, an existing district without vote or consent in the affected territory. The resolution shall:

(a) Describe the boundaries of the affected territory;

(b) Describe the conditions alleged to be causing a danger to public health;

(c) Request the authority to ascertain whether conditions dangerous to public health exist in the affected territory and whether such conditions could be removed or alleviated by the provision of service facilities; and either

(d) Recommend a district that the affected territory could be included in or annexed to for the purpose of providing the requested service facilities; or

(e) Recommend that an existing district provide service facilities in the affected territory.

(2) The requesting body shall cause a certified copy of the resolution, together with the time schedule and preliminary plans and specifications, prepared in accordance with subsection (3) of this section, to be forwarded to the Oregon Health Authority.

(3) The requesting body shall cause a study to be made and preliminary plans and specifications prepared for the service facilities considered necessary to remove or alleviate the conditions causing a danger to public health. The requesting body shall prepare a schedule setting out the steps necessary to put the facilities into operation and the time required for each step in implementation of the plans.

(4) If the preliminary plans involve facilities that are subject to the jurisdiction of the Environmental Quality Commission, a copy of the documents submitted to the Oregon Health Authority under subsection (2) of this section shall be submitted to the commission for review, in accordance with ORS 431.725 (Oregon Health Authority to review resolution) , of those facilities that are subject to its jurisdiction. No order or findings shall be adopted under ORS 431.735 (Director’s authority under ORS 431.705 to 431.760) or 431.756 (Judicial review) until the plans of the requesting body for such facilities, if any, have been approved by the commission. [1973 c.361 §3; 1981 c.888 §4; 2009 c.595 §578; 2015 c.736 §73]

Source: Section 431.715 — Resolution requesting Oregon Health Authority to initiate formation or annexation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.325 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.325
446.325 Exemptions from license requirement
Status: in_force

(1) Persons and public bodies, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , that operate transitional housing accommodations under ORS 197.746 (Transitional housing accommodations) , timber companies and private utilities may not establish or operate a recreation park without complying with the rules of the Oregon Health Authority and securing the approval of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or designee but are exempt from the licensing requirement of ORS 446.320 (Tourist facility license required) . The director or designee may delegate, to a health official having sufficient environmental health specialists, the authority to approve such recreation parks.

(2) ORS 446.310 (Definitions for ORS 446.310 to 446.350) to 446.350 (Tourist Facility Account) do not apply to:

(a) Any structure designed for and occupied as a single family residence in which no more than two sleeping rooms are provided on a daily or weekly basis for the use of no more than a total of six travelers or transients at any one time for a charge or fee paid or to be paid for the rental or use of the facilities;

(b) Any temporary camping sites used solely and incidentally in the course of backpacking, hiking, horseback packing, canoeing, rafting or other expedition, unless the expedition is part of an organizational camp program; or

(c) Transitional housing accommodations. [1969 c.533 §4; 1983 c.707 §10; 1999 c.758 §8; 2003 c.547 §113; 2009 c.595 §817; 2019 c.411 §2]

Source: Section 446.325 — Exemptions from license requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 454.635 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.635
454.635 Notice of violation
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the Department of Environmental Quality has reasonable grounds for believing that any subsurface sewage disposal system, alternative sewage disposal system or nonwater-carried sewage disposal facility or part thereof is being operated or maintained in violation of any rule adopted pursuant to ORS 454.625 (Rules) , it shall give written notice to the person or persons in control of such system or facility.

(2) The notice required under subsection (1) of this section shall include the following:

(a) Citation of the rule allegedly violated;

(b) The manner and extent of the alleged violation; and

(c) A statement of the party’s right to request a hearing.

(3) The notice shall be served personally or by registered or certified mail and shall be accompanied by an order of the department requiring remedial action which, if taken within the time specified in the order, will effect compliance with the rule allegedly violated. The order shall become final unless a request for hearing is made by the party receiving the notice within 10 days from the date of personal service or the date of mailing of the notice.

(4) The form of petition for hearing and the procedures employed in the hearing shall be consistent with the requirements of ORS chapter 183 and shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission.

(5) The order shall be affirmed or reversed by the commission after hearing. A copy of the commission’s decision setting forth findings of fact and conclusions shall be sent by registered or certified mail to the petitioner or served personally upon the petitioner. An appeal from such decision may be made as provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) relating to a contested case. [1973 c.835 §211; 1975 c.167 §3]

Source: Section 454.635 — Notice of violation; service; request for hearing; conduct of hearing; order , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors454.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.947 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.947
450.947 Contracts for medical, dental and hospital services
Status: in_force

(1) An authority may enter into contracts for medical, dental and hospital services or insurance covering employees of the authority for life, accidental death and dismemberment, weekly wage indemnity during disability, dental care, remedial care and hospital benefits. Failure to obtain insurance or service contracts shall not be construed as negligence or lack of diligence on the part of the board or the members thereof.

(2) As used in this section, “remedial care” includes services rendered by a person licensed to practice one or more of the healing arts within the scope of the license of the person or any other remedial care recognized under the law of this state. [1973 c.399 §8]

Source: Section 450.947 — Contracts for medical, dental and hospital services; insurance for employees; effect of failure to contract , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 447.026 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 447 / Section 447.026
447.026 Identification on potable water pipe required
Status: in_force

(1) All water pipe used to carry potable water sold in this state shall be clearly marked the entire length of pipe, at intervals of length set by the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services with the approval of the State Plumbing Board, with:

(a) Identification of the manufacturer and the plant of origin; and

(b) The manufacturing standard under which the pipe was made.

(2) A label, shield or coding system may be used to identify the manufacturer, origin and manufacturing standard under which the pipe was made if the manufacturer has on file with the Department of Consumer and Business Services a notice describing the identification system used. [1979 c.535 §3; 1981 c.438 §31; 1991 c.19 §1; 1993 c.744 §67]

Source: Section 447.026 — Identification on potable water pipe required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors447.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 451.573 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.573
451.573 Definitions for ORS 451.573 to 451.577
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 451.573 (Definitions for ORS 451.573 to 451.577) to 451.577 (Dissolution of special district) :

(1) “District” means, in addition to the meaning given that term in ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) , a county service district organized under the authority of a county charter.

(2) “Special district” means any one of the following districts:

(a) A drainage district organized under ORS chapter 547.

(b) A park and recreation district organized under ORS chapter 266.

(c) A highway lighting district organized under ORS chapter 372.

(d) A sanitary district organized under ORS chapter 450.

(e) A diking district organized under ORS chapter 551.

(f) A special road district organized under ORS 371.305 (Authority to form special road districts) to 371.360 (Deposit of tax proceeds in bank) .

(g) A road assessment district organized under ORS 371.405 (Definitions for ORS 371.405 to 371.535) to 371.535 (Disposition of funds of dissolved district) .

(3) “Special district” also means one of the following, if the special district is within the geographical jurisdiction of a local government boundary commission formed by or pursuant to ORS 199.410 (Policy) to 199.519 (Effective date of boundary change) :

(a) A domestic water supply district organized under ORS chapter 264.

(b) A cemetery maintenance district organized under ORS chapter 265.

(c) A health district organized under ORS 440.305 (District created coterminous with each district existing on July 2, 1957) to 440.410 (Annual audit) .

(d) A vector control district organized under ORS 452.020 (Formation of district) to 452.170 (Deposit and disbursement of moneys collected) .

(e) A rural fire protection district organized under ORS chapter 478.

(f) A weather modification district organized under ORS 558.200 (Definition of “county court.”) to 558.440 (Special elections) .

(g) A geothermal heating district organized under ORS chapter 523. [1965 c.475 §4; 1969 c.646 §14a; 1971 c.674 §2; 1973 c.785 §25; 1975 c.782 §52; 1985 c.472 §2; 2003 c.14 §275]

Source: Section 451.573 — Definitions for ORS 451.573 to 451.577 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors451.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 441.595 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 441 / Section 441.595
441.595 Construction of ORS 441.525 to 441.595
Status: repealed

ORS 441.525 (Definitions for ORS 441.525 to 441.595) to 441.595 (Construction of ORS 441.525 to 441.595) shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. In the event that any portion of ORS 441.525 (Definitions for ORS 441.525 to 441.595) to 441.595 (Construction of ORS 441.525 to 441.595) is declared invalid or otherwise unenforceable by a court of record, the remaining provisions of ORS 441.525 (Definitions for ORS 441.525 to 441.595) to 441.595 (Construction of ORS 441.525 to 441.595) shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect. [1973 c.153 §15]

Note: Sections 1 and 6, chapter 616, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:

Sec. 1. (1) As used in this section:

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

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

(c) “Senior emergency medical services” means services provided by an emergency medical services provider, as defined in ORS 682.025 (Definitions) , to residents of a long term care facility or residential care facility.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Senior Emergency Medical Services Innovation Program is established in the Department of Human Services. The purpose of the program is to select, provide funding to and monitor local public sector pilot projects that:

(A) Provide innovative strategies for addressing the emergency medical services needs of this state’s increasing number of aging residents who receive care and services in residential care facilities and long term care facilities;

(B) Encourage the efficient and appropriate use of senior emergency medical services;

(C) Reduce the overall costs of senior emergency medical services while promoting quality emergency medical services; and

(D) Encourage unique community-based responses to challenges faced by local communities in meeting their residents’ needs for senior emergency medical services.

(b) The department shall provide funding to a pilot project described in this subsection from moneys deposited in the Quality Care Fund established under ORS 443.001 (Quality Care Fund) .

(3) The Senior Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council is established consisting of the following 10 members appointed by the Governor:

(a) One member representing long term care facilities;

(b) One member representing residential care facilities;

(c) One member who is a nurse or clinician in a long term care facility or a residential care facility;

(d) One member representing an urban or suburban fire department or a city fire department that provides emergency medical services;

(e) One member representing a rural fire protection district organized under ORS chapter 478;

(f) One member who enters into agreements with a public sector entity to provide emergency medical services;

(g) One member who is a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or other health care practitioner with expertise in emergency medical services;

(h) One member representing the Oregon Health Authority who has expertise in emergency medical services and trauma response;

(i) One member representing private emergency medical services providers; and

(j) One member who is a:

(A) Family member of a resident of a long term care facility or residential care facility;

(B) Caregiver in a long term care facility or residential care facility; or

(C) Member or representative of a group that advocates for seniors residing in long term care facilities or residential care facilities.

(4) The council shall advise and make recommendations to the Department of Human Services on:

(a) Minimum standards and data reporting requirements for pilot projects funded through the program;

(b) The application process and timelines for the consideration of applications for funding of pilot projects;

(c) The criteria for the selection of pilot projects to participate in the program; and

(d) Other factors identified by the council as likely to facilitate successful pilot projects.

(5) A majority of the members of the council constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

(6) Official action by the council requires the approval of a majority of the members of the council.

(7) The council shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

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

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

(10) The council may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the council.

(11) The department shall submit a report, in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , on the pilot projects selected for the program, the success achieved by each pilot project in meeting the goals of the program described in subsection (2) of this section and any recommendations for legislative changes necessary to improve the emergency services provided throughout this state.

(12) The department shall submit the report described in subsection (11) of this section to the authority for consideration and review prior to submitting the report as described in subsection (11) of this section.

(13) The department shall provide staff support to the council.

(14) Members of the council are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement for expenses and serve as volunteers on the council.

(15) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , are directed to assist the council in the performance of the duties of the council and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice the members of the council consider necessary to perform their duties. [2021 c.616 §1]

Sec. 6. Sections 1 and 2 of this 2021 Act are repealed on January 2, 2027. [2021 c.616 §6]

(Nursing Home Patients’ Bill of Rights)

Source: Section 441.595 — Construction of ORS 441.525 to 441.595 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors441.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.020 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.020
431A.020 Rules
Status: in_force

The Public Health Director, after consultation with local public health authorities and local public health administrators, shall adopt rules governing the development of emergency plans and an incident management system. [Formerly 431.266]

Source: Section 431A.020 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.318 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.318
431A.318 Reports to Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

The Poison Prevention Task Force shall report to the Legislative Assembly as necessary with recommendations for the addition or deletion of products from the list set forth in ORS 431A.308 (Toxic household products required to comply with aversive agent requirement) . The task force shall report to the Legislative Assembly any additional recommended measures which shall include reducing the incidence and severity of poisoning, poison prevention education activities and child resistant closure effectiveness. [Formerly 431.900]

Source: Section 431A.318 — Reports to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.040 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.040
433.040 Oregon Vaccine Education and Prioritization Plan
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “vaccine” includes vaccines, immune products and chemoprophylactic medications.

(2) When the State Health Officer of the Oregon Health Authority determines that there is clear evidence that adverse and avoidable health outcomes from a preventable and acute communicable disease are expected to affect identifiable categories of high-risk individuals throughout Oregon and that assistance with the administration of vaccine is warranted due to a vaccine shortage to protect or treat such individuals, the health officer shall implement the Oregon Vaccine Education and Prioritization Plan as provided in subsection (3) of this section.

(3) The authority shall develop and adopt by rule the Oregon Vaccine Education and Prioritization Plan to protect the public health during a vaccine shortage. The plan shall consist of:

(a) Guidelines for physicians, naturopathic physicians, nurses, hospitals, health systems, pharmacies and others that hold vaccines for the distribution and administration of vaccines. The guidelines shall include, but are not limited to, a definition of high-risk groups for priority protection or treatment in the event a vaccine shortage is imminent;

(b) Rules for imposing a civil penalty of $500 against persons who knowingly violate the guidelines for each repeat violation of the guidelines; and

(c) Procedures for:

(A) Mobilizing public and private health resources to assist in vaccine distribution and administration; and

(B) Notifying health professional regulatory boards and licensing authorities of repeated violations of the guidelines by health professionals regulated by the board or licensed by the licensing authority.

(4) If the Oregon Health Authority adopts temporary rules to implement subsection (2) of this section, the rules adopted are not subject to the requirements of ORS 183.335 (Notice) (6)(a). The authority may amend the temporary rules adopted pursuant to subsection (3) of this section as often as is necessary to respond to a vaccine shortage. [2001 c.627 §2; 2007 c.445 §6c; 2009 c.595 §632; 2017 c.356 §62]

Source: Section 433.040 — Oregon Vaccine Education and Prioritization Plan; implementation of plan during vaccine shortage; rules; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.355 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.355
431A.355 Power of Oregon Health Authority to regulate lead-based paint activities and renovation
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall:

(a) Certify firms and individuals to perform lead-based paint activities;

(b) Certify firms to perform renovation;

(c) Accredit training providers to provide lead-based paint activities and renovation training;

(d) Develop and approve training programs for lead-based paint activities and renovation;

(e) Establish standards based on best practices for the conduct of lead-based paint inspections, risk assessment and hazard control or abatement services, renovation activities that disturb lead-based paint and the disposal of lead-based paint that are in addition to, not inconsistent with and not in lieu of any other workplace standards required by law;

(f) Develop and conduct programs to screen blood lead levels, identify hazards and educate the public, including but not limited to parents, residential dwelling owners, pediatric medical providers and child care facility operators, about the dangers of lead-based paint and about appropriate precautions that may reduce the probability of childhood lead poisoning;

(g) Adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section and ORS 431A.358 (Performance of lead-based paint activities and renovation without certification prohibited) and 431A.363 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.355 or 431A.358) ; and

(h) Establish fees sufficient to recover the costs of implementing the provisions of this section and ORS 431A.358 (Performance of lead-based paint activities and renovation without certification prohibited) and 431A.363 (Civil penalty for violation of ORS 431A.355 or 431A.358) , including but not limited to fees for:

(A) Certification and recertification to perform lead-based paint activities and renovation; and

(B) Accreditation and reaccreditation of lead-based paint training providers.

(2) The authority may contract with a third party to obtain a lead-based paint risk assessment or to abate or control lead-based paint hazards that are identified by a risk assessment.

(3) The authority may:

(a) Enter private or public property at any reasonable time with consent of the owner or custodian of the property to inspect, investigate, evaluate or conduct tests or take specimens or samples for testing, as necessary to determine compliance with this section and ORS 431A.358 (Performance of lead-based paint activities and renovation without certification prohibited) ;

(b) Issue subpoenas to determine compliance with this section and ORS 431A.358 (Performance of lead-based paint activities and renovation without certification prohibited) ;

(c) Suspend, revoke or modify a certification to perform lead-based paint activities or renovation if the holder of the certification fails to comply with state or federal statutes or regulations related to lead-based paint; and

(d) Suspend, revoke or modify a certified renovator’s certification if the renovator fails to comply with state or federal statutes or regulations related to lead-based paint.

(4) A person for whom a third party performs lead-based paint activities or renovation, or who compensates a third party to perform lead-based paint activities or renovation, shall identify the third party to the authority upon request. [Formerly 431.920; 2021 c.49 §1]

Source: Section 431A.355 — Power of Oregon Health Authority to regulate lead-based paint activities and renovation; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.858 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.858
453.858 Definitions for ORS 453.855 to 453.912
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 453.855 (Purpose) to 453.912 (Governmental immunity from liability) :

(1) “Illegal drug manufacturing site” means any property on which there is a reasonably clear possibility of contamination with chemicals associated with the manufacturing of controlled substances and:

(a) Where activity involving the unauthorized manufacture of a controlled substance listed on Schedules I and II or any precursor chemical for such substances occurs; or

(b) Wherein are kept, stored or located any of the devices, equipment, things or substances used for the unauthorized manufacture of a controlled substance listed on Schedules I and II.

(2) “Property” means any:

(a) Real property, improvements on real property or portions of the improvements;

(b) Boat, trailer, motor vehicle or manufactured dwelling; or

(c) Contents of the items listed in paragraph (a) or (b) of this subsection. [1989 c.915 §2; 1999 c.861 §1; 2017 c.21 §63]

Source: Section 453.858 — Definitions for ORS 453.855 to 453.912 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.283 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.283
433.283 Immunizations against measles for certain students at community colleges
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may require each community college to require that students involved in clinical experiences in allied health programs, practicum experiences in education and child care programs and membership on intercollegiate sports teams have current immunizations for measles prior to each student’s participation. The requirement shall apply only to those students born on or after January 1, 1957.

(2) The Higher Education Coordinating Commission by rule shall define clinical experiences in allied health programs, practicum experiences in education and child care programs and membership on intercollegiate sports teams at the community colleges. The Oregon Health Authority by rule shall establish immunization schedules and may further limit the students and programs to which the requirement applies. Each community college shall develop procedures to implement and maintain this requirement.

(3) The authority may conduct validation surveys to ensure compliance with this section. Community colleges shall be required to keep immunization records only while the student is involved in the program. [1991 c.255 §11; 2009 c.595 §654b; 2013 c.747 §181]

Source: Section 433.283 — Immunizations against measles for certain students at community colleges; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.760 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.760
433.760 Rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the Oregon Health Authority shall, in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 183, make rules regulated according to anticipated crowds with respect to health and safety at outdoor mass gatherings which provide for:

(1) Adequate water supply, drainage and sewerage facilities;

(2) Adequate toilet facilities;

(3) Adequate refuse storage and disposal facilities;

(4) Adequate food and sanitary food service, if supplied;

(5) Adequate emergency medical facilities and communication systems;

(6) Adequate fire protection; and

(7) Adequate security personnel and traffic control. [1971 c.597 §5; 1981 c.82 §4; 1985 c.758 §8; 2009 c.595 §682]

Source: Section 433.760 — Rulemaking authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.386 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.386
453.386 Equipment and personnel
Status: in_force

(1) In order to accomplish the purposes of ORS 453.374 (Hazardous material emergency response system) to 453.390 (Revolving fund) , the State Fire Marshal may lend equipment and personnel and make grants for the purchase of equipment and for personnel costs, as funds are available, to any local government participating in the statewide hazardous material emergency response system.

(2) In allocating state equipment and personnel grants under ORS 453.374 (Hazardous material emergency response system) to 453.390 (Revolving fund) , the State Fire Marshal may provide up to 90 percent of the financing for the equipment and personnel. A local government receiving grant moneys shall contribute at least 10 percent to the costs. Such contribution may be in a form agreed upon by the local government and the State Fire Marshal and may include, but need not be limited to, providing emergency response to areas outside the local jurisdiction, paying of insurance costs of the equipment or providing maintenance for the equipment. [1989 c.833 §86; 1991 c.356 §1]

Source: Section 453.386 — Equipment and personnel; loaning; grants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.415 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.415
431.415 Duties of governing bodies of local public health authorities
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of funds paid pursuant to ORS 431.380 (Distribution of funds) , each governing body of a local public health authority shall:

(a) In collaboration with the local public health administrator appointed under ORS 431.418 (Local public health administrator) , develop public health policies and goals for the local public health authority;

(b) Adopt ordinances and rules necessary for the local public health authority to administer ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) , any other public health law of this state and any other public health matter not expressly preempted by a law of this state;

(c) Adopt civil penalties for violations of ordinances and rules adopted under paragraph (b) of this subsection, provided that any civil penalty adopted under this paragraph is for an amount that does not exceed $1,000 per violation per day;

(d) Review and make recommendations on the local public health modernization plan adopted under ORS 431.413 (Powers and duties of local public health authorities) ; and

(e) Monitor the progress of the local public health authority in meeting statewide and local public health goals, including progress in applying the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and implementing the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) .

(2) The governing body of a local public health authority shall adopt ordinances and rules necessary to carry out the duties of the local public health authority under subsection (1) of this section. The governing body of a local public health authority may not adopt an ordinance or rule or policy that is inconsistent with or less strict than a provision of ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) or any other public health law of this state, or that is inconsistent with or less strict than a rule adopted under ORS 431.001 (Findings) to 431.550 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to collect information from local public health administrators) and 431.990 (Penalties) or any other public health law of this state.

(3) The governing body of a local public health authority may adopt schedules of fees for public health services that are reasonably calculated to not exceed the cost of the services performed. The local health department shall charge fees in accordance with the schedule or schedules adopted. [1961 c.610 §6; 1973 c.829 §22; 1977 c.582 §27; 2009 c.595 §562; 2015 c.736 §26]

Source: Section 431.415 — Duties of governing bodies of local public health authorities; fee schedules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.025 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.025
443.025 Hospitals exempt from certain requirements if standards are met
Status: in_force

A hospital licensed under ORS 441.015 (Licensing of facilities and health maintenance organizations) may provide home health services without maintaining a separate governing body and administrative staff so long as the services provided meet the requirements of ORS 443.014 (Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105) to 443.105 (Caregiver registries) and the hospital pays the home health licensing fee under ORS 443.035 (License fees) . [1977 c.738 §7; 1995 c.449 §3; 2009 c.792 §15a]

Source: Section 443.025 — Hospitals exempt from certain requirements if standards are met , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 432.380 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 432 / Section 432.380
432.380 Issuance of certified copies of records
Status: in_force

"This document summarizes current state laws pertaining to access to vital records for children and youth experiencing homelessness." Bibliographic info

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A certified copy of a record of live birth or any part of a record of live birth that is issued under this section shall be considered the same as the original record of live birth and is prima facie evidence of the facts stated on the certified copy. However, the evidentiary value of a certified copy of a record of live birth submitted more than one year after the birth, an amended record of live birth or a record of foreign live birth must be determined by the judicial or administrative body or official before whom the certified copy is offered as evidence.

(b) A certified copy of a record of death, fetal death, marriage, domestic partnership, dissolution of marriage or dissolution of domestic partnership or any part of such records that is issued under this section shall be considered the same as the original record of death, fetal death, marriage, domestic partnership, dissolution of marriage or dissolution of domestic partnership and is prima facie evidence of the facts stated on the certified copy.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Registrar of the Center for Health Statistics shall require an applicant for a certified copy to submit a signed application, documentation of identity and evidence of eligibility.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Upon receipt of an application, the state registrar shall review the documentation of identity provided by the applicant. The documentation must be acceptable to the state registrar and, at a minimum, include:

(i) Government issued identification that includes a photograph;

(ii) At least three forms of identification; or

(iii) Identification submitted through an electronic process adopted by the state registrar by rule.

(B) Forms of identification that may be submitted under subparagraph (A)(ii) of this paragraph include, but are not limited to, letters from government or social agencies, payroll statements, utility bills, student identification with a photograph or other items acceptable to the state registrar.

(c) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Upon receipt of an application, the state registrar shall review the evidence of eligibility provided by the applicant. Evidence of eligibility submitted under this subsection may consist of copies of vital records establishing eligibility, court documents establishing eligibility or alternate methods identified and accepted by the state registrar. Evidence of eligibility must demonstrate that the applicant is qualified to receive a certified copy.

(B) To be qualified, an applicant must be:

(i) Eighteen years of age or older or an emancipated minor or, if the applicant is requesting to receive a certified copy of the applicant’s own record of live birth, 15 years of age or older;

(ii) If the applicant is requesting a certified copy of a record of live birth, the registrant, the registrant’s spouse, domestic partner who is registered by the state, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, legal guardian or legal representative, an authorized representative or a government agency acting in the conduct of its official duties;

(iii) If the applicant is requesting a certified copy of a record of death, the decedent’s spouse, domestic partner who is registered by the state, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, next of kin, legal guardian immediately before death or legal representative, an authorized representative, a person in charge of disposition, a government agency acting in the conduct of its official duties, an employee or agent of a funeral home or person acting as a funeral service practitioner who is named in the record of death or a person that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the state registrar that the certified copy is necessary for a determination related to or the protection of a personal or property right of the applicant;

(iv) If the applicant is requesting a certified copy of a record of fetal death, the parent, legal guardian, legal representative of a parent, sibling, grandparent, an authorized representative, a person in charge of disposition, a government agency acting in the conduct of its official duties or an employee or agent of a funeral home or person acting as a funeral service practitioner who is named in the record of fetal death; and

(v) If the applicant is requesting a certified copy of a record of marriage, domestic partnership, dissolution of marriage or dissolution of domestic partnership, the registrant, the registrant’s spouse, domestic partner who is registered by the state, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, legal guardian or legal representative, an authorized representative or a government agency acting in the conduct of its official duties.

(d) The state registrar may verify documentation of identity and evidence of eligibility with any agency that issued that documentation or evidence in reviewing an application.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, when 100 years have elapsed after the date of live birth for births occurring after 1914, 50 years have elapsed after the date of death for deaths occurring after 1964, 50 years have elapsed after the date of fetal death for fetal deaths occurring after 1964 or 50 years have elapsed after the date of marriage, domestic partnership, dissolution of marriage or dissolution of domestic partnership for such events occurring after 1964, the state registrar may issue a certified copy of a record to a person who submits an application on a form and in a manner prescribed by the state registrar by rule. An application submitted under this subsection must contain proof of identity.

(4) The state registrar shall, upon receipt and approval of an application under this section, issue a certified copy of a vital record in the form of a physical image or abstract to the applicant.

(5) The state registrar shall require all certified copies of vital records registered in the state to be issued from a central database.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The state registrar may issue certified copies directly to a government agency or other institution as described in this subsection.

(b) Upon receipt of an application under subsection (2) of this section, the state registrar may issue, upon request by the qualified applicant, a certified copy in electronic form to a government agency or other institution approved by the state registrar.

(c) The state registrar may authorize a government agency or other institution to receive certified copies under this subsection in electronic form through an automated system approved by the state registrar.

(d) The state registrar, in approving the issuance of a certified copy to a government agency or other institution, shall consider the proposed use for the certified copy, the frequency of need for the certified copy, the security afforded by the government agency or institution and other criteria as determined by the state registrar by rule.

(e) Certified copies issued under this subsection may be used by a government agency only for purposes related to the official duties of the government agency.

(7) The state registrar shall establish minimum information to be included in a certified copy. A certified copy may not be issued without the minimum information, except that a record of live birth without a first name for the registrant may be issued to government agencies for adoption or custody purposes.

(8) A certified copy of a death record containing the cause and manner of death may not be issued except as follows:

(a) Upon specific request by a person qualified to receive a certified copy of a record of death under subsection (2)(c)(B)(iii) of this section;

(b) When a documented need for the cause or manner of death to establish a legal right or claim has been demonstrated; or

(c) Upon receiving an order from a court of competent jurisdiction that requires the issuance of a certified copy of a death record containing the cause and manner of death.

(9) Each certified copy issued for a record registered after January 1, 2008, must indicate the date of registration. If the record was amended, the certified copy must be marked or flagged as having been amended and must indicate the effective date of the amendment. If the record is marked or flagged “Delayed,” the certified copy must be marked or flagged as having been delayed and must include the date of registration and a description of the evidence used to establish the record. If the record is a record of foreign live birth, the certified copy must indicate that fact and show the actual place of birth. A certified copy for a record of live birth that has been matched to a record of death must be marked or flagged “Deceased.”

(10) Information identified in the United States Standard Certificates of Live Birth and Death and the Report of Fetal Death, or as identified by the state registrar by rule, as only being available for medical or health purposes is not subject to subpoena or court order and is not admissible before a court, tribunal or other judicial body. Information identified in the United States Standard Certificates of Live Birth and Death and the Report of Fetal Death, or as identified by the state registrar by rule, as having an administrative, statistical, medical or health purpose may not be included in a certified copy of a vital record.

(11) After acceptance of an application by a qualified applicant, if a record is not identified for the requested certified copy, the state registrar shall issue a document indicating that a record for the requested certified copy has not been identified. The document also must include the criteria used in attempting to identify the record, including the type of vital event, the name of the registrant, the date or range of dates for the vital event and other criteria used.

(12) Verification of facts contained in a certified copy may be furnished by the state registrar to a government agency in the conduct of its official duties. The request for verification must:

(a) Include a copy of the certified copy and be in a format prescribed or approved by the state registrar; or

(b) If the requester attests to having the certified copy and can provide verification, as determined by the state registrar by rule, of having the certified copy, be submitted electronically through an automated system approved by the state registrar.

(13) The state registrar shall provide or approve forms and procedures for the issuance of certified copies of vital records in this state. All forms and procedures must be uniform and be in accordance with ORS 432.033 (Duties of state registrar related to confidentiality and security) .

(14) The state registrar shall maintain a searchable file, either physical or electronic, of each application submitted under this section for a minimum of three years.

(15) A person may not prepare or issue any paper or electronic document that purports to be an original vital record, a certified copy for verification of a vital record or a copy of a vital record except as authorized in this chapter.

(16) All applications and supporting documentation submitted for the purpose of issuing certified copies of vital records are confidential and not subject to public disclosure under ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [Formerly 432.180; 2019 c.259 §1]

Source: Section 432.380 — Issuance of certified copies of records; applicant qualifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors432.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 448.040 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 448 / Section 448.040
448.040 Entry on premises for inspection purposes
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ORS 448.005 (Definitions for ORS 448.005 to 448.090) to 448.090 (Disposition of moneys) , the Director of the Oregon Health Authority may at all reasonable times enter upon any part of the premises of public bathing and swimming places to make examination and investigation to determine the sanitary conditions of such places and whether ORS 448.005 (Definitions for ORS 448.005 to 448.090) to 448.090 (Disposition of moneys) or the rules of the Oregon Health Authority pertaining to public swimming pools, public spa pools, public wading pools or bathhouses are being violated. [Amended by 1961 c.566 §14; 1973 c.215 §6; 1979 c.453 §5; 1999 c.929 §5; 2009 c.595 §833]

Source: Section 448.040 — Entry on premises for inspection purposes; reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors448.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.120 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.120
431.120 Other duties of Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

In addition to the duties described in ORS 431.115 (Administrative duties of Oregon Health Authority) , the Oregon Health Authority shall:

(1) Enforce the laws, rules and policies of this state related to health.

(2) Routinely conduct epidemiological investigations for each case of sudden infant death syndrome, including the identification of risk factors such as birth weight, maternal age, prenatal care, history of apnea and socioeconomic characteristics. The authority may conduct the investigations through local health departments only upon adoption by rule of a uniform epidemiological data collection method.

(3) Adopt rules related to loans and grants awarded under ORS 285B.560 (Definitions for ORS 285B.560 to 285B.599) to 285B.599 (Effect of failure to repay to Water Fund) or 541.700 (Definitions for ORS 541.700 to 541.855) to 541.855 (Biennial report to Legislative Assembly and Governor) for the improvement of drinking water systems for the purpose of maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal drinking water quality standards. In adopting rules under this subsection, the authority shall coordinate the authority’s rulemaking process with the Water Resources Department and the Oregon Business Development Department to ensure that rules adopted under this subsection are consistent with rules adopted under ORS 285B.563 (Water Fund) and 541.845 (Rules) .

(4) Control health care capital expenditures by administering the state certificate of need program under ORS 442.325 (Certificate of need for health care facility of health maintenance organization) to 442.344 (Exemptions from requirements) . [Amended by 1971 c.650 §10; 1977 c.582 §9; 1981 c.385 §1; 1991 c.944 §4; 1993 c.18 §107; 1993 c.754 §8; 2005 c.835 §24; 2009 c.595 §535; 2013 c.61 §2a; 2015 c.736 §32]

Source: Section 431.120 — Other duties of Oregon Health Authority; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431a.875 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431a / Section 431a.875
431A.875 Reports to health professional regulatory boards
Status: in_force

If a practitioner or pharmacist authorized to obtain prescription information from the electronic system established under ORS 431A.855 (Establishment of program) discloses or uses information obtained from the electronic system in violation of ORS 431A.865 (Disclosure of information) , the Oregon Health Authority shall report the individual to the appropriate health professional regulatory board. [Formerly 431.970; 2017 c.683 §15]

Source: Section 431A.875 — Reports to health professional regulatory boards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.350 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.350
443.350 Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions of ORS 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) to 443.350 (Applicability) do not apply to organizations licensed, registered or certified under ORS 101.030 (Registration of continuing care retirement community providers) , 410.495 (Registry for adult day care programs in state) , 443.410 (Single license required) , 443.485 (Registration required) , 443.725 (License required) , 443.860 (License required) or 443.886 (Memory care endorsement required) . [1999 c.1034 §6]

Note: See note under 443.305 (Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350) .

Source: Section 443.350 — Applicability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.110 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.110
431.110 General powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall:

(1) Have direct supervision of all matters relating to the preservation of life and health of the people of this state.

(2) Ensure the statewide and local application of the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 (Foundational capabilities) and described in ORS 431.132 (Assessment and epidemiology) , 431.133 (Emergency preparedness and response) , 431.134 (Communications) , 431.135 (Policy and planning) , 431.136 (Leadership and organizational competencies) , 431.137 (Health equity and cultural responsiveness) and 431.138 (Community partnership development) .

(3) At the state level of governance, administer the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) and described in ORS 431.142 (Communicable disease control programs) , 431.143 (Environmental public health programs) , 431.144 (Prevention of injury and disease and promotion of health programs) and 431.145 (Clinical preventive services) .

(4) At the local level of governance, oversee and provide support for the implementation of the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 (Foundational programs) and described in ORS 431.142 (Communicable disease control programs) , 431.143 (Environmental public health programs) , 431.144 (Prevention of injury and disease and promotion of health programs) and 431.145 (Clinical preventive services) .

(5) Conduct sanitary surveys about and investigations on the causes and prevention of diseases.

(6) Investigate, conduct hearings and issue findings in connection with annexations proposed by cities as provided in ORS 222.840 (Short title) to 222.915 (Application of ORS 222.840 to 222.915) and 431.705 (Definitions for ORS 431.705 to 431.760) to 431.760 (Certain persons prohibited from participating in proceedings) .

(7) Have full power in the control of all communicable diseases.

(8) Have the authority to send a representative of the authority to any part of the state.

(9) From time to time, publish and distribute to the public information related to the functions and duties of the authority. [Amended by 1955 c.105 §1; 1967 c.624 §18; 1971 c.650 §9; 1977 c.582 §8; 1987 c.414 §83; 1989 c.834 §18; 1991 c.122 §11; 2001 c.900 §254; 2009 c.595 §534; 2013 c.61 §2; 2015 c.736 §3]

Source: Section 431.110 — General powers and duties of Oregon Health Authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 446.706 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.706
446.706 Limited manufactured structure dealer
Status: in_force

(1) A person who holds a limited manufactured structure dealer license issued under this section may sell during a calendar year up to 10 manufactured dwellings located at a manufactured dwelling park identified in the license. The manufactured dwellings sold under a limited manufactured structure dealer license must be dwellings that:

(a) Have been abandoned as described in ORS 90.675 (Disposition of manufactured dwelling or floating home left in facility) at any manufactured dwelling park. If the manufactured dwelling is not subject to sale by the limited manufactured structure dealer under ORS 90.675 (Disposition of manufactured dwelling or floating home left in facility) (10), the dealer must have the certificate of title or registration for the dwelling transferred to the dealer prior to offering the dwelling for sale; or

(b) Have been purchased by the park owner from a person holding title, and at the time of purchase by the park owner, were sited in the manufactured dwelling park identified in the license.

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 90.525 (Unreasonable conditions of rental or occupancy prohibited) , if a limited manufactured structure dealer sells a manufactured dwelling that was abandoned at a manufactured dwelling park other than the park where the dwelling is being sold, the sale terms for the manufactured dwelling must require that the dwelling is to be sited under a rental agreement at the park where sold for at least 12 months following the sale.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 446.741 (Suspension, revocation or cancellation of license) , the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services shall issue a limited manufactured structure dealer license to a person if the person:

(a) Owns or operates a manufactured dwelling park as defined in ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) ;

(b) Submits a completed application for a limited manufactured structure dealer license in a form approved by the director;

(c) Delivers to the director a bond or letter of credit that meets the requirements under ORS 446.726 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) , except that the bond or letter of credit must be in the sum of $15,000 for each year that the license is valid;

(d) Delivers to the director a corporate surety bond that meets the requirements specified in ORS 86A.227 (Corporate surety bond required) if the person employs or intends to employ a mortgage loan originator, as defined in ORS 86A.200 (Definitions) , or is otherwise subject to ORS 86A.200 (Definitions) to 86A.239 (Display of license and unique identifier) ;

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

(f) Is 18 years of age or older or is legally emancipated; and

(g) Pays the fee specified in ORS 446.721 (License fees) for issuance of a limited manufactured structure dealer license.

(4) If the person is a firm or partnership, the application for a limited manufactured structure dealer license must include the names and residence addresses of the members of the firm or partnership. If the person is a corporation, the application must include the names of the principal officers of the corporation and residence addresses of the officers and the name of the state under whose laws the corporation is organized. If the person is the owner of a manufactured dwelling park, the person may submit a joint application on behalf of the person and a named park operator employed by the person. If the person is the operator of a manufactured dwelling park, the application must include the name and signature of the park owner.

(5) A limited manufactured structure dealer license is valid for use at a single manufactured dwelling park. The manufactured dwelling park location must be specified in the license application. A limited manufactured structure dealer may not employ a salesperson.

(6) A limited manufactured structure dealer license is valid for two years, but the director may adjust the term of an initial license for the purpose of establishing uniform expiration dates.

(7) Notwithstanding subsection (6) of this section, the limited manufactured structure dealer license for the person expires immediately if the person ceases to be an operator or owner of the manufactured dwelling park at which the license may be used. The owner of a manufactured dwelling park shall immediately notify the director if a person licensed under this section ceases to be an owner or operator of a manufactured dwelling park at which the license may be used.

(8) Notwithstanding subsections (6) and (7) of this section, if a licensed person ceases to be an operator of the manufactured dwelling park, the park owner may apply to have a corrected license issued to a new operator employed by the owner. A corrected license issued under this subsection is valid for the unexpired portion of the original license term. The director shall charge the fee specified in ORS 446.721 (License fees) for issuing a corrected license.

(9) A limited manufactured structure dealer may renew a license as provided by the director. The director shall renew a license only if the dealer:

(a) Submits a completed application for renewal in a form approved by the director;

(b) Delivers to the department a bond or letter of credit that meets the requirements described in subsection (3) of this section; and

(c) Pays the fee specified in ORS 446.721 (License fees) for renewal of a limited manufactured structure dealer license. [2003 c.655 §29b; 2009 c.863 §31]

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

Source: Section 446.706 — Limited manufactured structure dealer; licensing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors446.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.750 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.750
433.750 Application for outdoor mass gathering for which county decides land use permit is not required
Status: in_force

(1) Unless a county decides that a land use permit is required, the county in which an outdoor mass gathering is to take place shall issue a permit upon application if the organizer demonstrates compliance with or the ability to comply with the health and safety rules governing outdoor mass gatherings to be regulated according to the anticipated crowd and adopted by the Oregon Health Authority. The application must include all of the following:

(a) Name and address of the applicant.

(b) Legal description of the place of the proposed gathering.

(c) Date of the proposed gathering.

(d) Estimated attendance at the proposed gathering.

(e) Nature of the proposed gathering.

(f) Such other appropriate information as the county may require in order to ensure compliance with rules of the authority.

(2) Notice of the application must be sent by the county to the county sheriff or county chief law enforcement officer, the local health officer and the chief of the fire district in which the gathering is to be held.

(3) Each officer receiving notice of the application under subsection (2) of this section may comment in writing to the county not later than the hearing date. The comment may include recommendations related to the official functions of the officer as to granting the permit and any recommended conditions that should be imposed.

(4) The county shall hold a public hearing on the issue of compliance with this section. Notice of the time and place of the hearing including a general explanation of the matter to be considered must be published at least 10 calendar days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or, if there is none, it must be posted in at least three public places in the county.

(5) Except as provided in ORS 433.763 (Application for outdoor mass gathering for which county decides land use permit is required) , a decision of a county on an application for a permit to hold an outdoor mass gathering may be appealed to a circuit court for the county as provided in ORS 34.020 (Who may obtain review) to 34.100 (Power of court on review) .

(6) A county may charge permit applicants a fee reasonably calculated to reimburse the county for its reasonable and necessary costs in receiving, processing and reviewing applications for permits to hold outdoor mass gatherings. However, a fee authorized by this subsection may not exceed the greater of $5,000 or $2 per anticipated attendee of the gathering. [1971 c.597 §3; 1985 c.758 §4; 1993 c.779 §1; 2009 c.595 §681; 2015 c.736 §83; 2019 c.408 §3]

Source: Section 433.750 — Application for outdoor mass gathering for which county decides land use permit is not required; criteria; procedure; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 453.400 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.400
453.400 Possession of hazardous substance
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning January 1, 1990, and annually thereafter, any person possessing a hazardous substance at a facility in this state in aggregate amounts at or above the threshold quantities designated by rule by the State Fire Marshal shall pay a fee for each facility in accordance with the fee schedules established under ORS 453.402 (Fees) .

(2) If any person fails to pay the fee imposed under subsection (1) of this section within 60 days, there shall be added to the fee a penalty of five percent of the amount of the fee. Any payment made after 60 days shall bear interest at the rate prescribed under ORS 305.220 (Interest on deficiency, delinquency or refunds) .

(3) The fee imposed by this section is in addition to all other state, county or municipal fees on a hazardous substance. [1989 c.833 §§123,130]

Source: Section 453.400 — Possession of hazardous substance; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors453.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 433.104 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 433 / Section 433.104
433.104 Use of immunization registry for potential catastrophic disease threat
Status: in_force

(1) The immunization registry and associated tracking and recall systems established under ORS 433.094 (Development of immunization registry and tracking and recall system) may be used as a vaccination management and tracking system in preparation for a potential catastrophic disease threat, such as smallpox or pandemic influenza.

(2) When used as authorized by this section, the immunization registry may include persons of any age, and vaccination records may be shared with authorized users of the registry without obtaining the prior consent of the clients of the registry.

(3) As used in this section, “client” and “immunization registry” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 433.090 (Definitions for ORS 433.090 to 433.102) . [2003 c.593 §4]

Source: Section 433.104 — Use of immunization registry for potential catastrophic disease threat , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors433.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 443.887 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 443 / Section 443.887
443.887 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this section and ORS 443.886 (Memory care endorsement required) and 443.889 (Use of acuity-based staffing tool) :

(1) “Acuity-based staffing tool” means the acuity-based staffing tool described in ORS 443.432 (Acuity-based staffing tool) or an acuity-based staffing tool adopted by a facility that meets requirements established by the Department of Human Services by rule.

(2) “Endorsed memory care community” means a special care unit in a designated, separated area for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia that is locked or secured to prevent or limit access by a resident outside the designated or separated area.

(3) “Facility” means a residential care facility as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) . [2021 c.588 §1]

Note: 443.887 (Definitions) and 443.889 (Use of acuity-based staffing tool) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 443 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 443.887 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 450.973 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.973
450.973 Eligibility for retirement plan
Status: in_force

Nothing in ORS 450.947 (Contracts for medical, dental and hospital services) to 450.977 (Tax levy to finance programs under ORS 450.947 to 450.977) authorizes the authority to budget, provide for payments or collect contributions to fund retirement benefits for an individual who is not in the employment of the authority at the time of the creation of a membership status under a retirement plan. [1973 c.399 §13]

Source: Section 450.973 — Eligibility for retirement plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors450.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 431.756 — OR Code / Title 36 / Chapter 431 / Section 431.756
431.756 Judicial review
Status: in_force

Judicial review of orders under ORS 431.705 (Definitions for ORS 431.705 to 431.760) to 431.760 (Certain persons prohibited from participating in proceedings) shall be as provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) , 183.485 (Decision of court on review of contested case) , 183.490 (Agency may be compelled to act) and 183.500 (Appeals) . [1975 c.266 §5 (enacted in lieu of 431.755)]

Source: Section 431.756 — Judicial review , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors431.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).