ORS § 671.530 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.530
671.530 Licensing requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not operate as a landscape construction professional in this state without a valid landscape construction professional license issued pursuant to ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) .

(2) A person may not represent in any manner that the person is a landscape construction professional unless the person has a valid landscape construction professional license issued pursuant to ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) . The prohibition in this subsection includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Using the title of landscape contractor, landscape construction professional, landscape gardener or landscaper or any other title using a form of the word “landscape” that indicates or tends to indicate that the person is a landscape construction professional; and

(b) Using any sign, card or device that indicates or tends to indicate that the person is a landscape construction professional.

(3) A person may not operate as a landscape contracting business in this state unless the person has a valid landscape contracting business license issued pursuant to ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) .

(4) A person may not advertise or represent in any manner that the person is a landscape contracting business unless the person has a valid landscape contracting business license issued pursuant to ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) . The prohibition in this subsection includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Using the title of landscape business, landscaping business or landscape contracting business; and

(b) Using any title, sign, card or device that indicates or tends to indicate that the person is a landscape contracting business.

(5) A landscape maintenance business may use a form of the word “landscape” in the title of the business only if the title clearly indicates the maintenance nature of the business. For purposes of this subsection, the term “landscape gardening” does not indicate the maintenance nature of a landscape maintenance business.

(6) A landscape construction professional may perform landscaping work only while in the employ of a landscape contracting business licensed and bonded as required by ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) . If the landscape construction professional is the sole proprietor, the landscape construction professional must also obtain a license as a landscape contracting business. [1971 c.764 §3; 1973 c.832 §27; 1975 c.757 §2; 1979 c.840 §1a; 1983 c.452 §2; 1989 c.944 §1; 2003 c.659 §1; 2007 c.541 §13]

Source: Section 671.530 — Licensing requirements; use of title; scope of landscape construction professional license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.165 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.165
689.165 Officers
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy shall elect from its members a president and vice president and such other officers as it deems appropriate and necessary to the conduct of its business. The President of the State Board of Pharmacy shall preside at all meetings of the board and shall be responsible for the performance of all of the duties and functions of the board required or permitted by this chapter. If the president is absent or unable to preside, the vice president shall preside. Each additional officer elected by the board shall perform those duties normally associated with their position and such other duties assigned from time to time by the board.

(2) Officers elected by the board shall serve terms of one year commencing with the day of their election, and ending upon election of their successors and shall serve no more than one consecutive full term in each office to which they are elected.

(3) The executive director of the board shall be responsible for the performance of the regular administrative functions of the board and such other duties as the board may direct. The executive director shall not perform any discretionary or decision-making functions for which the board is solely responsible. [1979 c.777 §13; 1985 c.565 §101; 2009 c.756 §75]

Source: Section 689.165 — Officers; executive director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.710 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.710
681.710 License to practice music therapy
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office shall issue a license to practice music therapy to an applicant who:

(1) Is at least 18 years of age;

(2) Is in good standing in any other states where the applicant is licensed or certified to practice music therapy;

(3) Submits sufficient proof, as determined by the office, of:

(a) Having passed the Certification Board for Music Therapists examination;

(b) Current certification with the Certification Board for Music Therapists; or

(c) A professional designation of “registered music therapist,” “certified music therapist” or “advanced certified music therapist” issued by the National Music Therapy Registry;

(4) Pays a licensure fee; and

(5) Meets other qualifications specified by the office under ORS 681.730 (Rules) . [2015 c.632 §2]

Note: See note under 681.700 (Definitions for ORS 681.700 to 681.730) .

Source: Section 681.710 — License to practice music therapy; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.185 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.185
689.185 Meetings
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy shall meet at least once every three months to transact its business. One such meeting held during each fiscal year of the state shall be designated by rule as the annual meeting and shall be for the purpose of electing officers and for the reorganization of the board. The board shall meet at such additional times as it may determine. Such additional meetings may be called by the president of the board or by majority of members of the board.

(2) The board shall meet at such place as it may from time to time determine. The place for each meeting shall be determined prior to giving notice of such meeting and shall not be changed after such notice is given without adequate subsequent notice.

(3) Notice of all meetings of the board shall be given in the manner and pursuant to requirements prescribed by the state’s applicable rules.

(4) A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of a board meeting and, except where a greater number is required by ORS 167.203 (Definitions for ORS 167.212 to 167.252) , 414.325 (Prescription drugs) , 430.405 (Definition) , 435.010 (License required for manufacture or sale of contraceptives) , 453.025 (Certain practices not affected by ORS 453.005 to 453.135) , 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) , 475.135 (Grounds to grant or deny registration) , 475.185 (When prescriptions required) , 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) , 475.906 (Penalties for unlawful delivery to minors) and 616.855 (Items exempt from unit pricing requirements) and this chapter, or by any rule of the board, all actions of the board shall be by a majority of a quorum.

(5) All board meetings and hearings shall be open to the public. The board may, in its discretion and according to law, conduct any portion of its meeting in executive session closed to the public. [1979 c.777 §15; 1999 c.605 §7; 1999 c.1051 §138]

Source: Section 689.185 — Meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.995 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.995
671.995 Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459
Status: in_force

(1) The State Landscape Architect Board may impose a civil penalty against any person who violates any provision of ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) or any rule adopted thereunder. The penalty shall be imposed in the manner provided by ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . The board shall determine the amount of a civil penalty imposed under this section, not to exceed $5,000 for each offense. Notwithstanding ORS 670.335 (Disposition of fees received by boards) , civil penalties recovered under this section shall be deposited into an account established by the board as provided under ORS 182.470 (Accounts for and investment of moneys collected or received by semi-independent state agencies) . Moneys deposited are appropriated continuously to the board for the administration and enforcement of ORS 182.456 (Definitions for ORS 182.456 to 182.472) to 182.472 (Reports) , 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) and 671.995 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459) . The Attorney General shall bring an action in the name of the State of Oregon in a court of appropriate jurisdiction to enforce any civil penalty imposed under this section.

(2) In determining the amount of a civil penalty imposed under this section, the board may consider:

(a) The seriousness of the violation;

(b) The economic benefit to the violator resulting from the violation;

(c) Whether the violator has previously committed violations; and

(d) Other factors that the board finds appropriate. [Formerly 671.950]

Source: Section 671.995 — Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.305 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.305
677.305 Petty cash fund
Status: in_force

The Oregon Medical Board may maintain a petty cash fund in compliance with ORS 293.180 (Agency petty cash fund) in the amount of $5,000. [1955 c.282 §1; 1967 c.470 §57; 1983 c.486 §39; 1989 c.830 §24]

Source: Section 677.305 — Petty cash fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.435 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.435
701.435 Deposits in lieu of cash retainage
Status: in_force

(1) When a contractor on a public contract deposits bonds, securities or other instruments under ORS 279C.560 (Form of retainage) (4), if the subcontract price exceeds $50,000 and constitutes more than 10 percent of the cost of the public contract, a subcontractor on the public contract may deposit bonds, securities or other instruments with the contractor or in a bank or trust company for the contractor to hold for the contractor’s benefit in lieu of moneys held as retainage. If the contractor accepts the bonds, securities or other instruments deposited as provided in this subsection, the contractor shall reduce the moneys held as retainage in an amount equal to the value of the bonds, securities and other instruments and pay the amount of the reduction to the subcontractor in accordance with ORS 701.420 (Partial payment) and 701.430 (Performance bond) . Interest or earnings on the bonds, securities or other instruments shall accrue to the subcontractor.

(2) When a contractor on a public contract elects to have the public contracting agency deposit the accumulated retainage in an interest-bearing account under ORS 279C.560 (Form of retainage) (5), the contractor, within 30 days following payment of the final amount due for construction of the public improvement, shall pay to each subcontractor who performed work on the construction the subcontractor’s proportional share of the interest earnings that accrued to the contractor as a result of the election. A subcontractor’s share of the total amount of interest earnings under this subsection shall be determined by the proportion that the amount of retainage withheld from the subcontractor bears to the amount of retainage withheld from the contractor and the length of time the retainage was withheld from the subcontractor. A share of the interest earnings shall be paid to a subcontractor under this subsection only when:

(a) Retainage is withheld from the subcontractor for more than 60 days after the day on which the first partial payment was due the subcontractor under the terms of the subcontract; and

(b) The amount of interest earnings due the subcontractor exceeds $100.

(3) If the contractor incurs additional costs as a result of the exercise of an option described in subsection (1) or (2) of this section, the contractor may recover the costs from the subcontractor by reducing the final payment. As work on the subcontract progresses, the contractor shall, upon demand, inform the subcontractor of all accrued additional costs.

(4) Bonds, securities and other instruments deposited or acquired in lieu of retainage, as permitted by this section, must be of a character approved by the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, including but not limited to:

(a) Bills, certificates, notes or bonds of the United States.

(b) Other obligations of the United States or agencies of the United States.

(c) Obligations of a corporation wholly owned by the federal government.

(d) Indebtedness of the Federal National Mortgage Association.

(e) General obligation bonds of the State of Oregon or a political subdivision of the State of Oregon.

(f) Irrevocable letters of credit issued by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) . [1977 c.767 §2; 1983 c.690 §16; 2003 c.794 §320; 2009 c.568 §2]

Note: See note under 701.410 (Definitions) .

Source: Section 701.435 — Deposits in lieu of cash retainage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.590 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.590
675.590 State Board of Licensed Social Workers
Status: in_force

(1) There is established a State Board of Licensed Social Workers. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Three members shall be clinical social workers licensed under ORS 675.530 (License) ;

(b) One member shall be a baccalaureate social worker registered under ORS 675.532 (Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work) , a master’s social worker licensed under ORS 675.533 (Licensure for practice of master’s social work) or a clinical social work associate certified under ORS 675.537 (Certification as clinical social work associate) ; and

(c) Three members shall be members of the public who have demonstrated an interest in the field of clinical social work and who are not:

(A) Regulated social workers; or

(B) A spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a regulated social worker.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members appointed under subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section may be appointed from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by any professional organization that represents clinical social workers.

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

(A) Geographic areas of this state; and

(B) Ethnic group.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

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

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

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

(A) Is not a resident of this state;

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

(C) Is not a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 (License) or a retired clinical social worker who was a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 (License) in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 (License) .

(4) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1979 c.769 §2; 1985 c.52 §6; 1989 c.69 §1; 1989 c.721 §41; 2001 c.459 §1; 2009 c.535 §§3,39; 2013 c.60 §4]

Source: Section 675.590 — State Board of Licensed Social Workers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 704.525 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 704 / Section 704.525
704.525 Advisory committee
Status: in_force

(1) The State Marine Board shall appoint an advisory committee to provide advice to the board on various matters regarding the implementation of this chapter. The committee shall be composed of members appointed as follows:

(a) Eight members representing seven of the primary organizations providing outfitting and guiding services in this state, with two members representing the most active organization. The board shall adopt rules to implement this paragraph.

(b) Three public members selected by the board.

(2) The board may not appoint to the advisory committee more than one individual who holds a charter boat license under ORS 830.430 (Definitions for ORS 830.430 to 830.465 and 830.997) to 830.465 (Disciplinary actions) .

(3) In addition to such other duties as the board may prescribe, the advisory committee shall provide advice and recommendations to the board regarding:

(a) Methods of improving communication between the board and the guiding and outfitting industry.

(b) The need for competency testing of guides and outfitters.

(c) Refinements of the definitions of guides and outfitters.

(d) Adequacy of liability insurance coverage.

(e) Identifying decals for motorboats used by guides in providing outfitter and guide services.

(f) Registration reciprocity for guides conducting outfitting and guiding services on the Snake and Columbia Rivers. [1989 c.586 §4; 1993 c.256 §5; 2013 c.146 §12; 2013 c.422 §11]

Source: Section 704.525 — Advisory committee; membership; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors704.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.705 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.705
673.705 Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to:

(1) Obtain or attempt to obtain a license as a tax consultant or a tax preparer by any fraudulent representation.

(2) Represent that the person is licensed as a tax consultant or a tax preparer if the person is not so licensed.

(3) Present or attempt to use the license of another person.

(4) Attempt to use a suspended, lapsed or revoked license.

(5) Falsely impersonate a licensee under ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) .

(6) Engage in dishonesty, fraud or deception relating to the preparation of personal income tax returns.

(7) Violate a position of trust, including a position of trust outside the licensee’s professional practice. [1973 c.387 §19; 1975 c.464 §22; 1983 c.110 §7; 2001 c.136 §2; 2005 c.21 §5]

Source: Section 673.705 — Prohibited acts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.205 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.205
690.205 Rules
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Cosmetology may adopt rules for the administration of ORS 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) and for prescribing safety and infection control requirements for facilities. Infection control requirements for facilities shall be subject to the approval of the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board may not prohibit the use of the facility for domestic purposes if the part devoted to domestic purposes is in a completely separate room not used by customers, with walls extending from floor to ceiling and with any connecting doors kept closed while the facility is in actual operation.

(3) Rules adopted by the board prescribing safety and infection control requirements for facilities shall be adopted in accordance with the procedures set forth in ORS chapter 183. [1977 c.886 §§20,22(2); 1983 c.151 §16; 1993 c.267 §15; 1999 c.425 §21; 2003 c.547 §48; 2005 c.648 §63; 2009 c.595 §1107; 2023 c.273 §12]

Note: The amendments to 690.205 (Rules) by section 12, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative until July 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

690.205 (Rules) . (1) The Board of Cosmetology may adopt rules for the administration of ORS 345.440 (Safety and sanitation inspections) and 690.005 (Definitions for ORS 690.005 to 690.225) to 690.225 (Inspections) and for prescribing safety and infection control requirements for facilities. Infection control requirements for facilities shall be subject to the approval of the Oregon Health Authority. A copy of the rules adopted by the board shall be furnished by the board to the owner or manager of each facility.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board may not prohibit the use of the facility for domestic purposes if the part devoted to domestic purposes is in a completely separate room not used by customers, with walls extending from floor to ceiling and with any connecting doors kept closed while the facility is in actual operation.

(3) Rules adopted by the board prescribing safety and infection control requirements for facilities shall be adopted in accordance with the procedures set forth in ORS chapter 183.

Source: Section 690.205 — Rules; approval of Oregon Health Authority; when domestic use of facility permitted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.205 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.205
680.205 Services rendered under permit
Status: in_force

(1) An expanded practice dental hygienist may render all services within the scope of practice of dental hygiene, as defined in ORS 679.010 (Definitions) , without the supervision of a dentist and as authorized by the expanded practice dental hygienist permit to:

(a) Patients or residents of the following facilities or programs who, due to age, infirmity or disability, are unable to receive regular dental hygiene treatment:

(A) Nursing homes as defined in ORS 678.710 (Definitions for ORS 678.710 to 678.820) ;

(B) Adult foster homes as defined in ORS 443.705 (Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825) ;

(C) Residential care facilities as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) ;

(D) Adult congregate living facilities as defined in ORS 441.525 (Definitions for ORS 441.525 to 441.595) ;

(E) Mental health residential programs administered by the Oregon Health Authority;

(F) Facilities for persons with mental illness, as those terms are defined in ORS 426.005 (Definitions for ORS 426.005 to 426.390) ;

(G) Facilities for persons with developmental disabilities, as those terms are defined in ORS 427.005 (Definitions) ;

(H) Local correctional facilities and juvenile detention facilities as those terms are defined in ORS 169.005 (Definitions for ORS 169.005 to 169.685 and 169.730 to 169.800) , regional correctional facilities as defined in ORS 169.620 (“Regional correctional facility” defined) , youth correction facilities as defined in ORS 420.005 (Definitions) , youth care centers as defined in ORS 420.855 (Definitions for ORS 420.855 to 420.885) , and Department of Corrections institutions as defined in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) ; or

(I) Public and nonprofit community health clinics.

(b) Adults who are homebound.

(c) Students or enrollees of nursery schools and day care programs and their siblings under 18 years of age, Job Corps and similar employment training facilities, primary and secondary schools, including private schools and public charter schools, and persons entitled to benefits under the Women, Infants and Children Program.

(d) Patients in hospitals, medical clinics, medical offices or offices operated or staffed by naturopathic physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants or midwives.

(e) Patients whose income is less than the federal poverty level.

(f) Other populations that the Oregon Board of Dentistry determines are underserved or lack access to dental hygiene services.

(2) Unless different criteria for referral of a patient or resident to a dentist are included in an agreement described in subsection (3) of this section, at least once each calendar year, an expanded practice dental hygienist shall refer each patient or resident to a dentist who is available to treat the patient or resident.

(3) An expanded practice dental hygienist may render the services described in paragraphs (a) to (e) of this subsection to the patients described in subsection (1) of this section if the expanded practice dental hygienist has entered into an agreement in a format approved by the board with a dentist licensed under ORS chapter 679. The agreement must set forth the agreed-upon scope of the dental hygienist’s practice with regard to:

(a) Administering local anesthesia;

(b) Administering temporary restorations with or without excavation;

(c) Prescribing prophylactic antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs specified in the agreement;

(d) Performing interim therapeutic restoration after diagnosis by a dentist; and

(e) Referral parameters.

(4) This section does not authorize an expanded practice dental hygienist to administer nitrous oxide except under the indirect supervision of a dentist licensed under ORS chapter 679.

(5) An expanded practice dental hygienist may assess the need for and appropriateness of sealants, apply sealants and write prescriptions for all applications of fluoride in which fluoride is applied or supplied to patients.

(6) An expanded practice dental hygienist must also procure all other permits or certificates required by the board under ORS 679.250 (Powers and duties of board) .

(7) As used in this section and ORS 680.213 (Interim therapeutic restoration) , “interim therapeutic restoration” means a direct provisional restoration placed to temporarily stabilize a tooth until a dentist subsequently diagnoses the need for further definitive treatment, and that:

(a) Consists of the removal of soft material from the tooth using only hand instrumentation and subsequent placement of an adhesive restorative material; and

(b) Does not require the administration of local anesthesia. [1997 c.251 §3; 2001 c.592 §1; 2005 c.52 §1; 2007 c.70 §306; 2007 c.379 §3; 2009 c.582 §4; 2009 c.595 §1062; 2011 c.658 §41; 2011 c.716 §8; 2013 c.360 §63; 2015 c.349 §2; 2017 c.356 §87; 2021 c.69 §1]

Source: Section 680.205 — Services rendered under permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.442 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.442
678.442 Certification of nursing assistants
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall establish standards for certifying and may certify as a nursing assistant any person who:

(a) Submits an application;

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) Shows completion of an approved training program for nursing assistants; or

(B) Has military training or experience that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the training required by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph; and

(c) Passes a board approved examination.

(2) In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183, the board may revoke, suspend or deny a certificate issued under this section, reprimand a nursing assistant or place a nursing assistant on probation for a period of time and subject to any conditions specified by the board for the following reasons:

(a) Conviction of the certificate holder of a crime if the crime bears demonstrable relationship to the duties of a nursing assistant. A copy of the record of the conviction, certified to by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, shall be conclusive evidence of the conviction.

(b) Any willful fraud or misrepresentation in applying for or procuring a certificate or renewal of a certificate.

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

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

(e) Physical condition that makes the certificate holder unable to perform safely the duties of a nursing assistant.

(f) Conduct unbecoming a nursing assistant in the performance of duties.

(3) The board shall establish by rule a procedure for the biennial renewal of nursing assistant certificates. The certificate renewal procedure must be substantially like the procedure established for the licensing of nurses under ORS 678.101 (Renewal of license) .

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 192.345 (Public records conditionally exempt from disclosure) , the board may use the results of a nursing assistant examination for the continuing education of applicants for certification as a nursing assistant.

(5) During an emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) and subject to terms and conditions that the board may impose, the board may issue a limited certificate to a nursing assistant authorized in another jurisdiction. The board shall adopt rules to establish criteria for issuance of a limited certificate under this subsection. [1989 c.800 §3; 1991 c.536 §1; 2009 c.756 §36; 2011 c.156 §1; 2012 c.43 §8; 2023 c.276 §4; 2023 c.294 §1]

Source: Section 678.442 — Certification of nursing assistants; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.492 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.492
677.492 Liability of physician for acts of certain other health care providers
Status: in_force

(1) If a physician is required to be responsible for the care of a patient of another health care provider with admitting privileges to a health care facility as a condition to the patient’s admission to and continued care in a health care facility, the physician is not liable for the acts or omissions of the other health care provider that result in injury, death or damage to the patient unless:

(a) At the time the injury, death or damage occurs, the physician is physically present and directly supervising the other health care provider;

(b) At the time the injury, death or damage occurs, the physician is not physically present, but the physician is directly supervising and instructing the other health care provider; or

(c) The injury, death or damage to the patient results from a direct violation of a written hospital patient care protocol by the other health care provider, the physician knew or in the exercise of reasonable care should have known of the violation in time to take action to prevent the injury, death or damage, and the physician failed to take action to prevent the injury, death or damage.

(2) The immunity provided by this section applies only to a person who holds a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who is licensed to practice medicine under the provisions of ORS 677.100 (Qualifications of applicant for license) to 677.228 (Automatic lapse of license for failure to pay registration fee or report change of location) .

(3) The immunity provided by this section does not apply if the other health care provider is an employee, a partner or a fellow shareholder of the physician in a corporation established for the provision of health care services. [1995 c.695 §1; 2017 c.409 §25]

Note: 677.492 (Liability of physician for acts of certain other health care providers) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 677 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 677.492 — Liability of physician for acts of certain other health care providers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.615 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.615
673.615 Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) :

(1) A person may not prepare or advise or assist in the preparation of personal income tax returns for another and for valuable consideration or represent that the person is so engaged unless the person is licensed as a tax consultant under ORS 673.605 (Definitions for ORS 673.605 to 673.740) to 673.740 (Educational program as remedy) .

(2) A tax preparer may prepare or advise or assist in the preparation of tax returns only under the supervision of a tax consultant, or a person described in ORS 673.610 (Application of ORS 673.605 to 673.740) (2) or (4), and subject to such conditions and limitations as the State Board of Tax Practitioners by rule may impose.

(3) A person may not be a facilitator of a refund anticipation loan without first being issued a license as a tax consultant or tax preparer under ORS 673.640 (Issuance of licenses) . [1973 c.387 §2; 1975 c.464 §6; 1977 c.100 §4; 2005 c.331 §5]

Source: Section 673.615 — Prohibited acts; preparation of tax returns; refund anticipation loans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.410 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.410
675.410 Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall:

(a) Issue certifications to persons determined by the office to be qualified.

(b) Make all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) to 675.410 (Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410) .

(c) Maintain a registry of all current certified sexual offense therapists. The registry shall be made available to the public online.

(d) Keep a record of its proceedings related to the issuance, refusal, suspension and revocation of certifications issued under ORS 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) to 675.380 (Reciprocal certification) .

(e) In consultation with the Sexual Offense Treatment Board, create a multidisciplinary advisory committee within the board. Persons who are not board members may be appointed as nonvoting members to serve on the multidisciplinary advisory committee with the approval of the board.

(2) The office may:

(a) Deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew any certification issued under ORS 675.365 (Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410) to 675.380 (Reciprocal certification) .

(b) Provide for waivers of examinations, grandfathering requirements and temporary certifications as considered appropriate.

(c) In consultation with the board, create any committees within the board as deemed necessary. Persons who are not board members may be appointed as nonvoting members to serve on the committees with the approval of the board. [2007 c.841 §12; 2009 c.697 §2; 2013 c.568 §17; 2019 c.68 §12]

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

Source: Section 675.410 — Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.017 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.017
682.017 Rules
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules in accordance with ORS chapter 183 that include, but are not limited to:

(1) Requirements relating to the types and numbers of emergency vehicles, including supplies and equipment carried.

(2) Requirements for the operation and coordination of ambulances and other emergency care systems.

(3) Criteria for the use of two-way communications.

(4) Procedures for summoning and dispatching aid.

(5) Requirements that ambulance services report patient encounter data to an electronic emergency medical services data system managed by the authority. The requirements must specify the data that an ambulance service must report, the form and frequency of the reporting and the procedures and standards for the administration of the data system.

(6) Levels of licensure for emergency medical services providers. The lowest level of emergency medical services provider licensure must be an emergency medical responder license.

(7) Other rules as necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. [Formerly 682.215; 2009 c.595 §1063; 2011 c.703 §2; 2017 c.229 §1]

Source: Section 682.017 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.075 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.075
680.075 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may impose application fees for the following:

(a) Examinations;

(b) Biennial dental hygiene license, active;

(c) Biennial dental hygiene license, inactive;

(d) Permits and certificates; and

(e) Delinquency.

(2) Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees and charges established under this section and ORS chapter 679 shall not exceed the costs of administering the regulatory program of the board as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the board budget, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Oregon Board of Dentistry may waive the payment of the license fee in the case of any licensee who furnishes satisfactory evidence that the licensee has discontinued the actual practice of dental hygiene because of retirement.

(b) Application to reinstate a license retired under paragraph (a) of this subsection or to convert an inactive status license to an active status license shall be made in accordance with the rules of the board and with the submission of the license fee prescribed for such license; provided, however, that if more than one year has expired since the license was retired or inactivated, satisfactory evidence of clinical competence must be submitted to the board.

(4) Every dental hygienist shall advise the board within 30 days of any change of address.

(5) Each dental hygienist must renew the hygienist’s license every two years through submitting a renewal application and paying the license fee.

(6) Dental hygienists licensed in even-numbered years must renew by September 30 of each even-numbered year. Dental hygienists licensed in odd-numbered years must renew by September 30 of each odd-numbered year.

(7) A reasonable charge may be made in the event that the license fee or renewal application is more than 10 days delinquent.

(8) Fees paid are not refundable. [1983 c.169 §25; 1985 c.323 §17; 1989 c.338 §9; 1991 c.703 §26; 2023 c.602 §24]

Source: Section 680.075 — Fees; waiver; reinstatement of inactive status license; notice of change of address , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.405 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.405
690.405 Powers and duties of Health Licensing Office relating to body art practices
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall:

(a) Determine the qualifications, training, education and fitness of applicants for licenses, renewal of licenses and reciprocal licenses;

(b) Adopt rules as necessary to administer ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) ;

(c) Issue, deny, revoke, suspend and renew licenses;

(d) Maintain a public record of persons holding licenses;

(e) Establish standards of practice and professional responsibility for persons licensed by the office to perform services in a field of practice;

(f) Select licensing examinations;

(g) Provide for waivers of examinations as appropriate;

(h) Appoint representatives to conduct or supervise examinations of applicants for licensure;

(i) Inspect the facilities of persons who perform services in one or more fields of practice; and

(j) Issue temporary licenses to qualified applicants in accordance with rules adopted by the office.

(2) Before the office adopts rules regulating body piercing of genitals or dermal implanting, the office shall consult with the Oregon Medical Board to ensure that the rules protect public safety.

(3) The office may consult with the Oregon Medical Board before adopting rules relating to other body art practices. [1987 c.698 §15; 1993 c.30 §9; 1999 c.885 §39; 2003 c.547 §59; 2005 c.648 §73; 2009 c.701 §48; 2011 c.346 §17; 2013 c.314 §47; 2013 c.568 §99]

Source: Section 690.405 — Powers and duties of Health Licensing Office relating to body art practices; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.170 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.170
686.170 Appointment of committee to investigate alleged violations of chapter
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board is authorized to appoint a committee of not less than three licensed, practicing veterinarians to investigate any charge made accusing any person of violating any of the provisions of this chapter, and to report to the board any facts concerning the charge, together with any recommendations the committee sees fit to make. No member of the committee shall reside in the same territory served by the accused person. The expenses of the committee shall be paid out of the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board Account established in ORS 686.246 (Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board Account) .

(2) Upon receipt of a complaint under this chapter, the board and any committee shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) . [Amended by 1997 c.791 §41; 2005 c.726 §21]

Source: Section 686.170 — Appointment of committee to investigate alleged violations of chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.040 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.040
683.040 Qualifications of applicants
Status: in_force

(1) Every person desiring to commence the practice of optometry in this state must show satisfactory evidence of graduation from a school of optometry that is approved by the Oregon Board of Optometry and that maintains a standard of four school years of at least nine months each.

(2) Every person desiring to commence the practice of optometry or employ the use of pharmaceutical agents shall in addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section:

(a) Have satisfactorily completed a course in pharmacology, as it applies to optometry, by an institution accredited by a regional or professional accreditation organization that is approved by the board with particular emphasis on the application of pharmaceutical agents for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment in the human eye, approved by the board; and

(b) Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board clinical competency in the prescription of pharmaceutical agents listed on the optometric nontopical formulary. [Amended by 1971 c.102 §3; 1975 c.175 §2; 1985 c.103 §3; 1991 c.967 §2; 1993 c.27 §1; 2001 c.632 §2]

Source: Section 683.040 — Qualifications of applicants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.392 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.392
696.392 Power of commissioner to administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas
Status: in_force

(1) The Real Estate Commissioner may administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, records, memoranda or other information necessary to the carrying out of the laws the commissioner is charged with administering.

(2) If any person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section or refuses to testify on any matters on which the person may be lawfully interrogated, the procedure provided in ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) shall be followed to compel obedience. [1995 c.217 §13]

Source: Section 696.392 — Power of commissioner to administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.743 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.743
678.743 Residential care facility administrator examination
Status: in_force

(1) The Long Term Care Administrators Board shall:

(a) Approve at least one examination for licensure as a residential care facility administrator; and

(b) Ensure that the examinations are easily and frequently accessible to applicants.

(2) An applicant for licensure under ORS 678.733 (Residential care facility administrator license) shall pay an examination or reexamination fee established by the Health Licensing Office under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(3) The board shall adopt rules to:

(a) Determine the subjects, scope and content of the examinations;

(b) Ensure the examinations are specific to Oregon law and administrative rules;

(c) Determine a passing score for each examination approved by the board; and

(d) Ensure the integrity of the examination process. [2018 c.61 §3]

Source: Section 678.743 — Residential care facility administrator examination; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 687.041 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 687 / Section 687.041
687.041 Applications for licenses
Status: in_force

(1) Applications to the State Board of Massage Therapists for a massage therapist license shall be made on forms provided by the board and shall contain the information required to assure the board of the applicant’s eligibility for a license. The application fee provided for in ORS 687.071 (Fees) shall accompany the application.

(2) An applicant shall state on the application whether the applicant has ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime exclusive of minor traffic offenses and if so, where and when.

(3) The board may require that an applicant submit to fingerprinting and may use the fingerprints to request a criminal records check of the applicant under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) . It may also require the photograph of the applicant.

(4) All law enforcement agencies in this state shall cooperate with the board in the administration of ORS 687.011 (Definitions) to 687.250 (Enforcement) , 687.895 (Procedure for civil penalties) and 687.991 (Criminal penalties) and shall, when requested, investigate and report to the board their findings regarding the arrest or conviction of the applicant for crimes within or outside this state. [1955 c.492 §3; 1957 c.166 §1; 1977 c.507 §6; 1979 c.89 §3; 1989 c.841 §3; 1997 c.626 §5; 1999 c.537 §8; 2005 c.730 §36]

Source: Section 687.041 — Applications for licenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors687.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.407 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.407
690.407 Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office
Status: in_force

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) against any person performing services in a field of practice for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 (Disciplinary authority) , and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) to 690.410 (Minimum standards of education and training) , or the rules adopted thereunder. [2003 c.547 §57; 2005 c.648 §74; 2011 c.346 §18; 2013 c.568 §100]

Source: Section 690.407 — Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.140 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.140
692.140 Reciprocity for embalmers or funeral service practitioners
Status: in_force

(1) For an applicant from another state, the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall issue a license to practice as a funeral service practitioner or embalmer, or shall register an individual who applies to be a trainee of a funeral service practitioner or embalmer, if:

(a) The applicant applies to the board and fulfills the requirements specified in subsection (2) of this section; and

(b) The board is satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated the requisite qualifications to be a funeral service practitioner, embalmer or trainee of a funeral service practitioner or embalmer in a manner prescribed by the board by rule.

(2) An applicant under this section shall apply to the board on a form provided by the board. The applicant shall include with the application:

(a) Proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant:

(A) Currently is, or previously was, authorized to practice in another state or profession that is substantially equivalent, as determined by the board, to a funeral service practitioner, embalmer or trainee of a funeral service practitioner or embalmer; and

(B) Is in good standing in that state to practice the profession, or was in good standing in that state at the time that the applicant ceased practicing the profession.

(b) Payment of the initial reciprocity licensing fee established under ORS 692.160 (License, certificate and registration fees) . [Amended by 1971 c.115 §6; 1973 c.411 §4; 1981 c.719 §4; 1983 c.810 §10; 1989 c.177 §5; 1997 c.638 §6; 2007 c.170 §1; 2015 c.367 §7]

Source: Section 692.140 — Reciprocity for embalmers or funeral service practitioners; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.786 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.786
676.786 Health Licensing Office, Department of Education rules
Status: in_force

The Health Licensing Office and Department of Education may adopt rules with the advice of the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters to carry out the office’s and the department’s duties under ORS 676.750 (Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789) to 676.789 (Criminal penalties) . [2023 c.414 §13]

Source: Section 676.786 — Health Licensing Office, Department of Education rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.068 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.068
701.068 Bonding requirements
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for issuance or renewal of a contractor license shall file with the Construction Contractors Board a surety bond with one or more corporate sureties authorized to do business in this state in the amount set forth in ORS 701.081 (Residential contractors) or 701.084 (Commercial contractors) .

(2) If an applicant for issuance, renewal or an additional endorsement of a license will hold endorsements as both a residential contractor and a commercial contractor, the applicant shall file with the board a surety bond for each endorsement in the amount set forth in ORS 701.081 (Residential contractors) or 701.084 (Commercial contractors) .

(3) The surety bond for a residential contractor must provide that the applicant, with regard to work subject to this chapter, will pay amounts determined by the board as provided under ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) . The surety bond for a commercial contractor must provide that the applicant, with regard to work subject to this chapter, will pay amounts determined by the board as provided under ORS 701.146 (Resolution of complaints involving work on large commercial structures or certain small commercial structures) . Bonds filed under this section shall remain in effect for at least one year or until depleted by payments under ORS 701.150 (Determination of amount to be paid from bond) , 701.153 (Recording of order as lien) and 701.157 (Satisfaction of order against commercial contractor) , unless the surety sooner cancels the bond. At the discretion of the surety the bond may be continued for an additional period by continuation certificate. Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the aggregate liability of the surety under the bond for complaints against the contractor may not exceed the penal sum of the bond no matter how many years the bond is in force. Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, an extension by continuation certificate, reinstatement, reissue or renewal of the bond may not increase the liability of the surety.

(4) The board, by rule, may require a licensee to obtain a new surety bond if, pursuant to a board determination issued under ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) or 701.146 (Resolution of complaints involving work on large commercial structures or certain small commercial structures) , the surety pays an amount out of the bond of the licensee. The new surety bond must be in the applicable amount set forth in ORS 701.081 (Residential contractors) or 701.084 (Commercial contractors) unless a higher amount is required by a board condition or rule described in subsection (5) or (6) of this section. The board may allow a licensee to obtain, instead of a new bond, a certification that the surety remains liable for the full penal sum of the bond, notwithstanding payment by the surety on the complaint.

(5) If the amount the licensee must pay against the bond under subsection (3) of this section exceeds the amount of the bond, the board shall suspend the contractor’s license until the amount owed is paid. The board, as a condition of ending the suspension, may require a contractor requesting reinstatement of a license to file a bond of an amount up to five times as much as the amount required ordinarily of a licensee under ORS 701.081 (Residential contractors) or 701.084 (Commercial contractors) .

(6) The board by rule may establish conditions for applicants or persons licensed under this chapter under which the applicant or licensee must file a bond of an amount up to five times as much as the amount required ordinarily of an applicant or licensee under ORS 701.081 (Residential contractors) or 701.084 (Commercial contractors) . The board may reduce the amount of bond it would otherwise require if the contractor demonstrates satisfactory completion of approved elective classes on dispute resolution and prevention, basic accounting and record keeping or such other classes as the board may prescribe.

(7) The bond required under this section is for the exclusive purpose of payment of amounts for which the board has determined the surety to have responsibility.

(8) Upon issuance of a determination under ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) or 701.146 (Resolution of complaints involving work on large commercial structures or certain small commercial structures) for a complaint against a contractor who holds a bond required under this section, the board shall notify the surety on the bond of the determination in a manner determined by the board by rule. The notification shall include a list of all board determinations for payment by the surety from the bond.

(9) A court action may not be commenced against a surety on a bond required under this section until 30 days after the date that the surety is notified by the board under ORS 701.150 (Determination of amount to be paid from bond) that payment is due on the determination.

(10) In any action against a surety on a bond under this section that is based on the failure of the surety to pay an amount determined by the board, the court may award:

(a) Costs;

(b) Reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party as part of the costs; and

(c) Twice the amount that the board determined the surety must pay on the complaint, if the surety arbitrarily and capriciously refused to pay. [Formerly 701.085; 2009 c.225 §1; 2011 c.630 §§39,60; 2016 c.99 §2]

Source: Section 701.068 — Bonding requirements; action against surety; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.850 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.850
675.850 Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy
Status: in_force

(1) A mental health care or social health professional may not practice conversion therapy if the recipient of the conversion therapy is under 18 years of age.

(2) As used in this section:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Conversion therapy” means providing professional services for the purpose of attempting to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, including attempting to change behaviors or expressions of self or to reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender.

(B) “Conversion therapy” does not mean:

(i) Counseling that assists a client who is seeking to undergo a gender transition or who is in the process of undergoing a gender transition; or

(ii) Counseling that provides a client with acceptance, support and understanding, or counseling that facilitates a client’s coping, social support and identity exploration or development, including counseling in the form of sexual orientation-neutral or gender identity-neutral interventions provided for the purpose of preventing or addressing unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices, as long as the counseling is not provided for the purpose of attempting to change the client’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Mental health care or social health professional” means:

(i) A licensed psychologist as defined in ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) ;

(ii) A psychologist associate licensed by the Oregon Board of Psychology before January 1, 2022;

(iii) An occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant both as defined in ORS 675.210 (Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340) ;

(iv) A regulated social worker as defined in ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) ;

(v) A licensed marriage and family therapist or licensed professional counselor both as defined in ORS 675.705 (Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835) ;

(vi) An individual who provides counseling as part of an educational or training program necessary to practice any of the professions described in sub-subparagraphs (i) to (v) of this subparagraph; and

(vii) A behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst licensed under ORS 676.810 (Board duties) or a behavior analysis interventionist registered under ORS 676.815 (Behavior analysis interventionists) .

(B) “Mental health care or social health professional” includes any individual not described in this paragraph who is licensed in this state and whose license authorizes the individual to provide mental health care or social health counseling services.

(3) Any state board that regulates licensees described in subsection (2)(b)(B) of this section may impose any form of discipline that the board may impose on a licensee under the laws of this state for violating a law of this state or a rule adopted by the board. [2015 c.79 §1; 2021 c.211 §3; 2023 c.500 §10]

Note: 675.850 (Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 675 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 675.850 — Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy; definitions; discipline , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.425 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.425
678.425 Advisory organizations
Status: in_force

The Oregon Center for Nursing and the Oregon Healthcare Workforce Institute may serve in advisory capacities to the State Workforce and Talent Development Board, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and other related entities. The Oregon Center for Nursing may advise on education and workforce development issues affecting nursing. The Oregon Healthcare Workforce Institute may advise on education and workforce development issues affecting doctors, dentists and other allied health professionals. The Oregon Center for Nursing and the Oregon Healthcare Workforce Institute may work together to develop comprehensive solutions to the healthcare workforce shortages in Oregon. [2007 c.789 §2; 2011 c.637 §283; 2017 c.185 §43; 2017 c.297 §28]

Note: See note under 678.420 (Declaration of nursing workforce and faculty shortage) .

Source: Section 678.425 — Advisory organizations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.650 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.650
675.650 Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce training, endorsements, certifications
Status: in_force

The Oregon Health Authority shall create workforce training and establish endorsements or certifications for behavioral health providers of co-occurring disorder treatment. [2021 c.667 §10]

Note: 675.650 (Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce training, endorsements, certifications) , 675.653 (Behavioral Health Incentive Subaccount) , 675.655 (Oregon Health Authority duties regarding incentives for recruitment, retention of behavioral health care workforce) , 675.658 (Supervision grant program for certain behavioral health care providers) , 675.661 (Employer to pay supervision costs for certain behavioral health care providers) and 675.664 (Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce investments) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 675 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 675.650 — Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce training, endorsements, certifications , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 681.430 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 681 / Section 681.430
681.430 Officers
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the board determines.

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

(3) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology shall meet at least once every year at a place, day and hour determined by the board. 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. [Formerly 694.475; 1995 c.280 §19]

Source: Section 681.430 — Officers; quorum; meetings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors681.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.156 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.156
684.156 Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license
Status: in_force

The lapse, suspension or revocation of a license issued under ORS chapter 684 by the operation of law or by order of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners or by the decision of a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee, shall not deprive the board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of or any action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee or to revise or render null and void an order of disciplinary action against the licensee. [2001 c.598 §5]

Note: 684.156 (Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 684 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 684.156 — Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.689 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.689
676.689 Rules
Status: in_force

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

(a) Establish a process for issuing lactation consultant licenses;

(b) Establish licensure fees;

(c) Determine qualifications for applicants for initial licensure and licensure by reciprocity;

(d) Develop and maintain a publicly available record of lactation consultants; and

(e) Establish standards of practice and professional responsibility for lactation consultants that take into consideration the standards established by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.

(2) The office may adopt other rules as necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 676.665 (Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689) to 676.689 (Rules) . [2017 c.499 §7; 2019 c.456 §41]

Source: Section 676.689 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.813 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.813
689.813 Exemption from drug labeling requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A requirement that a health care provider who is authorized to prescribe drugs in this state label a drug dispensed by the health care provider with the information described in subsection (2) of this section does not apply to a drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the reversal of an opioid overdose if the drug is:

(a) In the form of a nasal spray; and

(b) Personally dispensed by a health care provider described in this subsection at the location of practice of the health care provider.

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

(a) The name of the patient;

(b) The name and address of the dispensing health care provider;

(c) The date of dispensing;

(d) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The name of the drug or, if the dispensed drug does not have a brand name, the generic name of the drug along with the name of the drug distributor or manufacturer;

(B) The drug’s quantity per unit, unless the drug is a compound; and

(C) The directions for the drug’s use stated in the prescription;

(e) Cautionary statements, if any, as required by law; and

(f) When applicable and as determined by the State Board of Pharmacy, an expiration date after which the patient should not use the drug. [2023 c.285 §2]

Source: Section 689.813 — Exemption from drug labeling requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.010
686.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Animal medical problem” means any wound, injury, disease, discomfort, abnormality, deformity or defect of an animal.

(2) “Board” means the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board.

(3) “Veterinary college, or veterinary department of a university or college, of good standing and repute” means any veterinary college or department of a university or college, legally organized, which is approved and placed on the accredited list by the board, but in any event the accreditation requirements of the board shall be no more restrictive than the accreditation standards of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

(4) “Veterinary facility” has the meaning given that term by the board by rule.

(5) “Veterinary technician” means an individual who has received a certificate in veterinary technology, or a comparable certificate, from a recognized college or university approved by the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board, or an individual employed as a veterinary technician who has had at least four calendar years of on-the-job training in the technical procedures certified by a licensed veterinarian who presented the instruction. [Amended by 1967 c.334 §1; 1975 c.619 §1; 1987 c.651 §1; 2003 c.178 §2; 2015 c.628 §1]

Source: Section 686.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.555 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.555
671.555 Investigation of person engaged in landscape contracting business
Status: in_force

(1) The State Landscape Contractors Board may investigate the activities of any person engaged in the landscape contracting business to determine compliance with ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) .

(2) With the approval of the city or county, the board may conduct investigations with city or county inspectors, provided that the city or county is reimbursed by the board for the costs of such investigations.

(3) Any inspector or investigator authorized by the board to determine compliance with ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) may require any person who is engaged in any activity regulated by ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) to demonstrate proof of compliance with the licensing requirements of ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) . If a person who is contracting directly with the owner of the property does not demonstrate proof of compliance with the licensing requirements of ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) , the inspector or investigator may give notice of noncompliance to the person.

(4) A notice of noncompliance given under subsection (3) of this section shall be in writing, shall specifically state that the person is not in compliance with the licensing requirements of ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) and shall provide that unless the person demonstrates proof of compliance within two days of the date of the notice, the inspector or investigator may by order stop all work then being done by the person. The notice of noncompliance shall be served upon the person and shall be served upon or delivered to the owner of each property upon which the person is then performing work under contract. If more than one person is the owner of any such property, a copy of the notice need be given to only one of such persons.

(5) If after receipt of a notice of noncompliance under subsection (3) of this section the person fails within the two-day period specified in the notice to demonstrate proof of compliance with the licensing requirements of ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) , the inspector or investigator may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the activity. Any person so notified shall stop such work until proof of compliance is demonstrated. However, the inspector or investigator may not order the work stopped until at least two days after the copies of the notice of noncompliance have been served upon or delivered to the owners.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection (5) of this section, the board may order landscaping work stopped immediately if the landscape contracting business working on a worksite cannot demonstrate that the business has been licensed by the board at any time within the two years immediately preceding work on the worksite. The administrator or any employee of the board may issue an order under this subsection on behalf of the board.

(7) The board has the power to administer oaths, issue notices and subpoenas in the name of the board, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence, hold hearings and perform such other acts as are reasonably necessary to carry out its duties under ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) .

(8) If any person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under subsection (7) of this section or refuses to testify on matters on which the person may be lawfully interrogated, the board shall compel obedience in the manner provided in ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) . [1991 c.533 §5; 1999 c.33 §1; 2007 c.399 §2; 2007 c.541 §15a; 2015 c.672 §7]

Source: Section 671.555 — Investigation of person engaged in landscape contracting business; procedures; orders to stop work , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.660 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.660
688.660 Grounds for discipline of certificate holder
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Health Authority may discipline a person certified as a hemodialysis technician who has:

(a) Admitted the facts of a complaint alleging the person is guilty of violation of one or more of the grounds for suspension or revocation of a certificate as set forth in ORS 688.655 (Grounds for denying, suspending or revoking certificate) .

(b) Been found guilty in accordance with ORS chapter 183 of violation of one or more of the grounds for suspension or revocation of certification as set forth in ORS 688.655 (Grounds for denying, suspending or revoking certificate) .

(2) In disciplining a technician, the authority may use any or all of the following methods:

(a) Suspend judgment.

(b) Place the technician on probation.

(c) Suspend the technician’s certificate.

(d) Revoke the technician’s certificate.

(e) Place limitations on the ability of the technician to practice hemodialysis in this state.

(f) Take such other disciplinary action as the authority in its discretion finds proper, including assessment of the costs of the disciplinary proceedings, not to exceed $1,000, as a civil penalty or assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.

(3) In addition to the action authorized by subsection (2) of this section, the authority may temporarily suspend a certificate or license without a hearing, simultaneously with the commencement of proceedings under ORS chapter 183, if the authority finds that evidence in its possession indicates that a continuation in practice of the technician constitutes an immediate danger to the public.

(4) If the authority places a technician on probation, the authority may determine, and may at any time modify, the conditions of the probation and may include among them any reasonable condition for the purpose of protection of the public and for the purpose of the rehabilitation of the technician. Upon expiration of the term of probation, further proceedings shall be abated if the technician has complied with the terms of the probation.

(5) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . [1997 c.580 §8; 2009 c.595 §1101]

Source: Section 688.660 — Grounds for discipline of certificate holder; civil penalty; assessment of disciplinary proceeding cost , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.310 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.310
671.310 Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Board” means the State Landscape Architect Board.

(2) “Design” means layout, form and establishment of grades and tangible site features for services described in subsection (5) of this section.

(3) “Landscape architect” means an individual who engages in the practice of landscape architecture.

(4) “Landscape architect in training” means a person registered as a landscape architect in training under ORS 671.316 (Registration requirement for practice of landscape architecture) (3).

(5) “Landscape architecture” or the “practice of landscape architecture” means the performance of, or offer to perform, professional services that have the dominant purpose of landscape preservation, development and enhancement, including but not limited to reconnaissance, research, planning, landscape and site design, the preparation of related drawings, construction documents and specifications and responsible construction observation. “Landscape architecture” or the “practice of landscape architecture” includes the location, arrangement and design of tangible objects and features that are incidental and necessary for landscape preservation, development and enhancement.

(6) “Landscape preservation, development and enhancement” means:

(a) The preservation and aesthetic and functional enhancement of land uses and natural land features;

(b) The location and construction of aesthetically pleasing and functional systems, approaches and settings for structures, roadways and walkways or other improvements for natural drainage and erosion control;

(c) Design for trails, pedestrian systems, plantings, irrigation, site lighting, grading and drainage and other site features;

(d) Investigation, selection and allocation of land and water resources for appropriate uses;

(e) Feasibility studies;

(f) Formulation of graphic and written criteria to govern the planning and design of land conservation programs;

(g) Preparation, review and analysis of master plans for land use and development;

(h) Production of overall site plans, plans for grading, drainage, irrigation and planting, and related construction details;

(i) Development specifications, cost estimates and reports;

(j) Collaboration in the design of roads, bridges and structures with respect to the functional and aesthetic requirements of the areas where the roads, bridges and structures are to be placed;

(k) Negotiation and arrangement for execution of land area projects; and

(L) Field observation of land area construction, restoration and maintenance.

(7) “Registered landscape architect” means a person registered as a landscape architect under ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) .

(8) “Site features” means constructed surfaces, steps, retaining walls, fences, arbors, trellises, benches, decks, fountains, ponds, waterways, pools or other physical elements constructed or proposed for construction in the landscape. [1961 c.431 §1; 1963 c.580 §31; 1981 c.536 §1; 1983 c.455 §1; 1987 c.414 §42; 2001 c.950 §11; 2003 c.14 §413]

Source: Section 671.310 — Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.073 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.073
701.073 Insurance required of licensed contractors
Status: in_force

(1) A contractor who possesses a license as required under this chapter shall have in effect public liability, personal injury and property damage insurance covering the work of the contractor that is subject to this chapter, including the covering of liability for products and completed operations according to the terms of the policy and subject to applicable policy exclusions, for an amount not less than the applicable amount set forth in ORS 701.081 (Residential contractors) or 701.084 (Commercial contractors) .

(2) The contractor shall provide satisfactory evidence to the Construction Contractors Board at the time of licensure and renewal that the insurance required by subsection (1) of this section has been procured and is in effect. [Formerly 701.105]

Source: Section 701.073 — Insurance required of licensed contractors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 682.071 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 682 / Section 682.071
682.071 Exchange of services agreement for ambulance and emergency medical services
Status: in_force

(1) A city, rural fire protection district or rural ambulance district providing transportation services through use of licensed ambulances that either individually or jointly accept prepayment from persons within their service areas for ambulance and emergency medical services, or ambulance services only, but not for other health care services, and a for-profit or not-for-profit corporation that accepts prepayment for ambulance and emergency medical services, or ambulance services only, but not for other health services, operating within this state or in another state, may enter into an exchange of services agreement for ambulance and emergency medical services.

(2) Any public entity described in subsection (1) of this section may enter into an exchange of services agreement with another comparable entity, operating within this state or in another state, for ambulance and emergency medical services. [Formerly 682.355]

Note: 682.071 (Exchange of services agreement for ambulance and emergency medical services) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 682 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 682.071 — Exchange of services agreement for ambulance and emergency medical services , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.460 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.460
688.460 Exemption from certain licensure requirements
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging may waive the requirements listed in ORS 688.455 (License fee) (1)(b) for an individual who:

(a) Has substantial experience, as determined by the board, practicing the medical imaging modality for which the waiver is sought; and

(b) Performs that medical imaging modality as an employee of, or under a contract with, a rural hospital, as defined in ORS 442.470 (Definitions for ORS 442.470 to 442.507) .

(2) An individual who seeks a waiver under subsection (1) of this section must demonstrate to the board that enforcement of ORS 688.455 (License fee) (1)(b) would result in the substantial shortage of the availability of the medical imaging modality for which the waiver is sought.

(3) The board may condition the issuance of a waiver under subsection (1) of this section by prescribing the terms of the waiver, including the duration of the waiver and any supervisory requirements that the board deems necessary for the individual to practice the medical imaging modality for which the waiver is sought. Additionally, the board may condition the issuance of a waiver upon passage of an examination, administered by a credentialing organization, in a medical imaging modality recognized by the board, with enrollment for the examination authorized through state sponsorship. [2014 c.63 §2]

Note: 688.460 (Exemption from certain licensure requirements) was added to and made a part of 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 688.460 — Exemption from certain licensure requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.115 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.115
689.115 Membership
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy consists of nine members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a) Five must be licensed pharmacists.

(b) Two must be licensed pharmacy technicians.

(c) Two must be members of the public who are not licensed pharmacists or a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a pharmacist.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Board members required to be licensed pharmacists may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by a task force assembled by the Oregon State Pharmacy Association to represent all of the interested pharmacy groups.

(b) The licensed pharmacy technician members of the board must, at the time of appointment:

(A) Be licensed and in good standing to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician in this state;

(B) Be engaged in the performance of the duties of a pharmacy technician in this state; and

(C) Have at least three years of experience in performing the duties of a pharmacy technician in this state after licensure.

(c) The public members of the State Board of Pharmacy must be individuals who:

(A) Have attained the age of majority;

(B) Are not current or former members of the profession of pharmacy;

(C) Do not have and have never had any material financial interest in the providing of pharmacy service; and

(D) Have not engaged in any activity directly related to the practice of pharmacy.

(d) The licensed pharmacist members of the board must at the time of their appointment:

(A) Be licensed and in good standing to engage in the practice of pharmacy in this state;

(B) Be engaged in the practice of pharmacy in this state; and

(C) Have five years of experience in the practice of pharmacy in this state after licensure.

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

(A) Geographic areas of this state; and

(B) Ethnic group.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year. A member is eligible for reappointment. The Governor shall fill vacancies which occur by expiration of full terms within 90 days prior to each date of expiration, and shall fill vacancies which occur for any other reason within 60 days after each such vacancy occurs, for the unexpired term.

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

(A) Is not a resident of this state;

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

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

(D) Ceases to be a licensed pharmacy technician, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a pharmacy technician.

(4) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [1979 c.777 §§7,8,9,11; 1987 c.108 §2; 2009 c.535 §29; 2015 c.284 §1]

Source: Section 689.115 — Membership; qualifications; term; vacancy; compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.123 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.123
678.123 Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person:

(1) To sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any diploma or license or record thereof for any person not graduated from a nursing education program described under ORS 678.040 (Qualifications of applicants for license) or is not licensed under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) or to sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any certificate to a person not certified as a nursing assistant.

(2) To practice nursing under authority of a diploma or license or record thereof illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued unlawfully.

(3) To employ unlicensed persons to practice practical or registered nursing. [1973 c.584 §10; 1989 c.800 §4; 2019 c.358 §30]

Source: Section 678.123 — Prohibited acts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.405 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.405
689.405 Grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend, revoke or restrict the license of any person or the certificate of registration of any drug outlet upon one or more of the following grounds:

(a) Unprofessional conduct as that term is defined by the rules of the board.

(b) Repeated or gross negligence.

(c) Incapacity of a nature that prevents a person from engaging in the activity for which the person is licensed with reasonable skill, competence and safety to the public.

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

(e) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, being found guilty by the board of a violation of subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, or by a court of competent jurisdiction of one or more of the following:

(A) A felony, as defined by the laws of this state; or

(B) Violations of the pharmacy or drug laws of this state or rules pertaining thereto, or of statutes, rules or regulations of any other state, or of the federal government.

(f) Fraud or intentional misrepresentation by a licensee or registrant in securing or attempting to secure the issuance or renewal of a license.

(g) Engaging or aiding and abetting an individual to engage in the practice of pharmacy without a license, or falsely using the title of pharmacist.

(h) Aiding and abetting an individual in performing the duties of a pharmacy technician without licensing.

(i) Being found by the board to be in violation of any of the provisions of ORS 435.010 (License required for manufacture or sale of contraceptives) to 435.130 (Jurisdiction over prosecutions) , 453.025 (Certain practices not affected by ORS 453.005 to 453.135) , 453.045 (Poison registers) , 475.035 (Authority to control schedule) to 475.190 (Exception to prescription requirement) , 475.744 (Providing hypodermic device or pipe to minor prohibited) , 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) or this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to ORS 435.010 (License required for manufacture or sale of contraceptives) to 435.130 (Jurisdiction over prosecutions) , 453.025 (Certain practices not affected by ORS 453.005 to 453.135) , 453.045 (Poison registers) , 475.035 (Authority to control schedule) to 475.190 (Exception to prescription requirement) , 475.744 (Providing hypodermic device or pipe to minor prohibited) , 475.752 (Prohibited acts generally) to 475.980 (Affirmative defense to ORS 475.969, 475.971, 475.975 (1) and 475.976 (1)) and this chapter.

(j) Disciplinary action by another state regarding a license, based upon acts by the licensee similar to acts described in this subsection, unless the disciplinary action resulted solely from the licensee’s provision of a reproductive or gender-affirming health care service that is otherwise lawful in this state but unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the licensee provided the service, so long as the service provided was performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the service. A certified copy of the record of disciplinary action of the state taking the disciplinary action is conclusive evidence thereof.

(2) Upon receipt of a complaint under this chapter, the board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) .

(3) Actions taken under subsection (1) of this section shall be considered a contested case under ORS chapter 183.

(4) The board may not suspend or revoke a person’s license, or refuse to grant a license to a person, because of a conviction resulting solely from the person’s provision of a reproductive or gender-affirming health care service that is otherwise lawful in this state but unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the person provided the service, so long as the service provided was performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the service. [1979 c.777 §§27,28; 1981 c.277 §4; 1985 c.131 §4; 1987 c.736 §1; 1995 c.440 §11; 1997 c.729 §3; 1997 c.791 §48; 2005 c.313 §12; 2009 c.756 §79; 2023 c.228 §38]

Source: Section 689.405 — Grounds for discipline; investigation; procedure as contested case , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 690.046 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 690 / Section 690.046
690.046 Practitioner certification requirements
Status: in_force

(1) To qualify for certification as a practitioner of hair design, barbering, esthetics, nail technology or natural hair care, an applicant shall:

(a) If the applicant is applying for certification to practice hair design, barbering, esthetics or nail technology:

(A) Complete the curriculum requirements in the field of practice for which certification is sought that are adopted by the Board of Cosmetology by rule and approved by the Health Licensing Office; and

(B) Submit satisfactory evidence from a school to the office that demonstrates the applicant has successfully met the requirements described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

(b) Successfully pass the certification examination approved, administered or recognized by the board in the field of practice for which certification is sought.

(c) Pay the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(d) Meet any additional requirements the board may impose by rule in the field of practice for which certification is sought.

(2) The office may waive all or part of the requirements described in subsection (1) of this section and allow an applicant who meets all of the other requirements of subsection (1) of this section to take the certification examination if:

(a) For an applicant who holds an active authorization issued in another state or territory of the United States or another country:

(A) The office determines that the applicant’s education or training, including any education or training obtained in the military, is substantially equivalent to the certification requirements described in subsection (1) of this section and any rules adopted under subsection (1) of this section; and

(B) The applicant’s active authorization has not been subject to disciplinary action by the authorizing body.

(b) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) For an applicant who has received education or training outside of this state and does not hold an active authorization issued by another jurisdiction, the school that provided to the applicant a skills assessment and practical evaluation:

(i) Submits to the office evidence that the applicant passed the skills assessment and practical evaluation; and

(ii) Attests, on a form prescribed by the office, to having verified the applicant’s prior training or education.

(B) An applicant described in this paragraph shall obtain a skills evaluation and practical assessment from a school.

(3) A person who is certified to practice hair design or barbering under this section is authorized to practice natural hair care. [1999 c.425 §6 (enacted in lieu of 690.045); 2005 c.117 §4; 2013 c.290 §4; 2013 c.314 §36; 2023 c.273 §7]

Note: The amendments to 690.046 (Practitioner certification requirements) by section 7, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative until July 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

690.046 (Practitioner certification requirements) . (1) To qualify for certification as a practitioner of hair design, barbering, esthetics, nail technology or natural hair care, an applicant shall:

(a) If the applicant is applying for certification to practice hair design, barbering, esthetics or nail technology, successfully complete all courses required by rule of the State Board of Education for graduation from a school teaching one or more fields of practice.

(b) Successfully pass the certification examination approved, administered or recognized by the Board of Cosmetology for the field of practice in which certification is sought.

(c) Pay the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 (Fees) .

(d) Meet any additional requirements the Board of Cosmetology may impose by rule for certification in a particular field of practice.

(2) A person who is certified to practice hair design or barbering under this section is authorized to practice natural hair care.

Source: Section 690.046 — Practitioner certification requirements; waiver; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors690.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.100 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.100
683.100 Notice to board of place of practice
Status: in_force

(1) Before engaging in the practice of optometry each optometrist shall notify the Oregon Board of Optometry in writing of the address of the place or places where the optometrist is to engage or intends to engage in the practice of optometry and the optometrist also shall notify the board of any change in place of practice. Each optometrist is responsible for any advertisement regarding services rendered at such location.

(2) The board shall keep a record showing the registered address of each optometrist.

(3) Any notice required to be given by the board to any optometrist may be given by mailing it to the optometrist at the last registered address of the optometrist through the United States mail postpaid. [Amended by 1987 c.443 §3]

Source: Section 683.100 — Notice to board of place of practice; responsibility for advertisements; notice given by board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.153 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.153
672.153 Registration in new branch of profession
Status: in_force

If the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying specifies a new branch of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping for examination and registration under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties) , the board may issue a certificate to an individual in the new branch without examination if the individual:

(1) Is already registered as an engineer and the new branch is a branch of engineering;

(2) Is already registered as an engineer or land surveyor and the new branch is a branch of land surveying;

(3) Is already registered as an engineer, land surveyor or photogrammetrist and the new branch is a branch of photogrammetric mapping;

(4) Establishes to the satisfaction of the board that the individual has four years’ experience in the new branch specified by the board;

(5) Pays the fee established under ORS 672.155 (Establishment of fees by rule) for certification in a newly established branch, without examination, based on experience; and

(6) Submits an application to the board for issuance of the certificate in the new branch within one year after the date the board first gives an examination in the new branch. [2005 c.445 §5; 2009 c.259 §11]

Source: Section 672.153 — Registration in new branch of profession; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.660 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.660
673.660 Licenses to be displayed
Status: in_force

Each tax consultant and preparer shall display the evidence of licensing issued to the tax consultant and preparer in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Tax Practitioners. [1973 c.387 §11; 1975 c.464 §18]

Source: Section 673.660 — Licenses to be displayed , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.752 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.752
697.752 Grounds for denial, revocation or suspension of registration
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may deny, suspend, condition, revoke or refuse to issue or renew a registration as a debt management service provider if the director determines that an applicant or debt management service provider:

(1) Cannot meet financial obligations as the obligations mature, has liabilities that exceed assets or is in a financial condition that prevents the applicant or debt management service provider from continuing in business with safety to consumers;

(2) Engaged in dishonest, fraudulent or illegal practices or conduct in a business or profession, or unfair or unethical practices or conduct in connection with a debt management service;

(3) Filed, knowingly or negligently, false or untruthful information with the director under ORS 697.632 (Registration procedure) ;

(4) Violated a provision of ORS 697.642 (Bond requirement) to 697.702 (Interference with records of debt management service provider) or a rule the director adopted under ORS 697.632 (Registration procedure) ;

(5) Filed an application for registration that on the date the director issued a registration or on the date the director denied, suspended, conditioned or revoked a registration was incomplete in a material respect or contained a statement that was false or misleading with respect to a material fact in light of the circumstances in which the applicant or debt management service provider made the statement;

(6) Failed to account to interested persons for money or property the applicant or debt management service provider received;

(7) Was temporarily or permanently enjoined from engaging in or continuing a conduct or practice involving a debt management service by a court of competent jurisdiction;

(8) Is subject to a director’s order that denied, suspended, conditioned or revoked a registration as a debt management service provider, or a license or registration that the director issued under another provision of law;

(9) Is subject to a cease and desist order that the director entered within the previous five years after giving the applicant or debt management service provider notice and an opportunity for a hearing;

(10) Demonstrated negligence or incompetence in performing a debt management service or an act, the performance of which requires the applicant or debt management service provider to obtain a registration or license;

(11) Failed to supervise diligently and control an employee’s or agent’s actions related to a debt management service that the applicant or debt management service provider performed;

(12) Was convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor for which an essential element is fraud, either as an individual that is subject to the requirement to register as a debt management service provider or as a member, partner, officer, director or principal of an applicant or debt management service provider;

(13) Reduced the amount of the bond required under ORS 697.642 (Bond requirement) or allowed the bond to lapse;

(14) Knowingly made a false entry in a consumer’s record; or

(15) Knowingly mutilated, destroyed or otherwise disposed of a consumer’s record unless the record concerns a consumer that no longer receives a debt management service from the applicant or debt management service provider or the record is not subject to the retention requirement set forth in ORS 697.672 (Requirement to make, keep and maintain records) . [1983 c.17 §16; 1989 c.209 §3; 2005 c.338 §18; 2009 c.604 §14]

Source: Section 697.752 — Grounds for denial, revocation or suspension of registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.035 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.035
688.035 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 688.010 (Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201) to 688.201 (Disposition of receipts) may be cited as the Oregon Physical Therapy Practice Act. [2005 c.627 §2]

Note: See note under 688.015 (Findings and purpose) .

Source: Section 688.035 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.517 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.517
688.517 Bone densitometry certificate
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Medical Imaging may issue a limited permit in bone densitometry to an individual who is certified in bone densitometry by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, its successor agency or another agency approved by the board, and who meets the requirements established by the board by rule.

(2) The board may issue a temporary permit in bone densitometry to an individual to allow the individual to complete the clinical requirements necessary for certification in bone densitometry by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, its successor agency or other agency approved by the board. The individual must meet the requirements established by the board by rule.

(3) The board shall adopt rules regarding the permits described in this section. The rules shall establish:

(a) An application process;

(b) Procedures for issuance of the permits;

(c) Fees;

(d) Continuing education requirements;

(e) Renewal procedures; and

(f) Other criteria that the board determines necessary. [2017 c.13 §5]

Note: 688.517 (Bone densitometry certificate) was added to and made a part of 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 688.517 — Bone densitometry certificate; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 677.184 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 677 / Section 677.184
677.184 License to show degree held
Status: in_force

(1) On each license issued by it, the Oregon Medical Board shall enter after the name of the person holding the license the degree to which the person is entitled by reason of the diploma of graduation from a school of medicine which, at the time of the graduation of such person, was approved by the board for purposes of ORS 677.100 (Qualifications of applicant for license) .

(2) The license shall be displayed in a prominent place in the licensee’s office.

(3) In every letter, business card, advertisement, prescription blank, sign, public listing or display in connection with the profession of the person, each person licensed to practice medicine in this state shall designate the degree appearing on the license of the person pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. Action taken by the board under ORS 677.190 (Grounds for suspending, revoking or refusing to grant license, registration or certification) for failure to comply with this subsection does not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of ORS 676.110 (Use of title “doctor.”) and 676.120 (Use of deceased licensee’s name) . [1967 c.470 §28; 1983 c.486 §20; 1989 c.830 §9]

Source: Section 677.184 — License to show degree held; display of license; use of degree on stationery and in displays , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors677.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.447 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.447
678.447 Use of titles “medication aide,” “Certified Medication Aide” or “CMA.”
Status: in_force

(1) An individual may not use the title “medication aide” or “Certified Medication Aide” or the abbreviation “CMA” unless the individual:

(a) Is a nursing assistant;

(b) Has successfully completed training prescribed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing pursuant to ORS 678.440 (Nursing assistants) for the administration of noninjectable medications; and

(c) Is authorized by the board to administer noninjectable medications.

(2) An individual who is currently enrolled in a program approved by the board under ORS 678.444 (Standards for training programs for nursing assistants) that includes training in the administration of noninjectable medications may use the title “student medication aide.” [2015 c.347 §3]

Source: Section 678.447 — Use of titles “medication aide,” “Certified Medication Aide” or “CMA.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.245 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.245
696.245 Clients’ trust accounts
Status: in_force

(1) Each licensed real estate property manager and principal real estate broker, at the time a clients’ trust account is opened as required under ORS 696.241 (Clients’ trust accounts) , shall provide the bank in which the account is opened with a notice, acknowledged by the real estate licensee and the bank, in substantially the following form:

NOTICE OF CLIENTS’ TRUST ACCOUNT AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXAMINE

To: ________ (name of bank)

Under the Oregon Real Estate License Law, I, ____________ (licensed name), am a licensed real estate property manager or licensed principal real estate broker for ____________ (registered business name under ORS 696.026 (Registration and renewal of business names) ).

Under ORS 696.241 (Clients’ trust accounts) , I am required to maintain in Oregon a clients’ trust account for the purpose of holding funds belonging to others received in the course of conducting professional real estate activity.

An account numbered _________ in the name of ____________ is hereby designated as a clients’ trust account and the account is maintained with you as a depository for money belonging to persons other than myself and in my fiduciary capacity as a licensed real estate property manager or licensed principal real estate broker established by client agreements in separate documents.

I hereby authorize you to furnish information requested by the Real Estate Commissioner and/or authorized representative concerning the account listed above as required by ORS 696.245 (Clients’ trust accounts) .

Dated: ____________ (insert date)

__________________

I, ____________, a duly authorized representative of ____________ (bank), do hereby acknowledge receipt of the above NOTICE OF CLIENTS’ TRUST ACCOUNT AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXAMINE on ______ (date).

__________________

__________________

(2) Within 10 business days from the date a clients’ trust account is opened, a licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker shall notify the Real Estate Agency that the account has been opened. The notice must include information about the clients’ trust account, including but not limited to:

(a) The name of the bank where the account is located;

(b) The account number;

(c) The name of the account;

(d) The date the account was opened; and

(e) An acknowledged copy of the notice described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Within 10 business days from the date a clients’ trust account is closed or transferred, a licensed real estate property manager or principal real estate broker shall notify the agency that the account has been closed or transferred and shall include in the notice the date on which the account was closed or transferred.

(4) Notification to the agency under subsections (2) and (3) of this section must be made in the manner established by the agency by rule.

(5) The principal real estate broker or licensed real estate property manager shall retain the acknowledged copy of the notice described in subsection (1) of this section for at least six years following the closing of the account as provided in ORS 696.280 (Records of licensed real estate property managers and real estate brokers) . [1985 c.589 §2; 1991 c.5 §38; 2001 c.300 §23; 2005 c.116 §19; 2009 c.324 §6; 2011 c.158 §3; 2017 c.234 §17]

Note: 696.245 (Clients’ trust accounts) was added to and made a part of ORS 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

(Nonresident and Reciprocal

Real Estate Broker

and Salesperson Licensing)

Source: Section 696.245 — Clients’ trust accounts; notice to bank and agency; retention of copy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.150 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.150
673.150 Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Board of Accountancy shall issue biennially a permit to engage in the practice of public accountancy in this state to an applicant who is:

(a) A holder of the certificate of certified public accountant issued under ORS 673.040 (Eligibility for certificate of certified public accountant) to 673.075 (Credit for examination sections taken in other states) ; or

(b) A public accountant licensed under ORS 673.100 (License as public accountant) .

(2) Permits issued under this section must be renewed biennially.

(3) Applications for permits or for renewals of permits may be submitted to the board on a form and in a manner prescribed by the board by rule. Applications for permits or for renewals of permits must be accompanied by a fee in the amount of $255.

(4) Applications for renewals of permits must be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has complied with continuing education requirements under ORS 673.165 (Continuing education) unless those requirements have been waived by the board.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A permit that is not renewed by the close of the permit period may be restored upon payment of a delinquent renewal fee in an amount determined by the board by rule. A permit lapses if the permit is not timely renewed after the close of the permit period for which it was issued, as determined by the board by rule.

(b) The board may restore a lapsed permit if the person who held the permit meets any condition established by the board by rule.

(c) A permit expires if it is not renewed for six years after the close of the permit period. If a permit expires, the licensee’s certificate of certified public accountant issued under ORS 673.040 (Eligibility for certificate of certified public accountant) to 673.075 (Credit for examination sections taken in other states) and license as a public accountant issued under ORS 673.100 (License as public accountant) also expire.

(d) The board may restore an expired permit if the board determines that it has just cause to restore the permit.

(6) The board may establish a permit renewal option for retired permit holders and establish by rule a reduced fee for retired permit holders who renew permits. [Amended by 1971 c.217 §4; 1973 c.782 §1; 1975 c.438 §3a; 1975 c.440 §12; 1977 c.873 §6; 1981 c.89 §9; 1985 c.605 §7; 1991 c.187 §7; 1993 c.193 §3; 1999 c.322 §11; 2001 c.638 §6; 2009 c.531 §12; 2011 c.56 §1; 2015 c.355 §1; 2015 c.451 §9]

Source: Section 673.150 — Permits to engage in practice of public accountancy; permit renewals; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.294 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.294
696.294 Opinion letter
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “letter opinion” means a document that expresses a real estate licensee’s conclusion regarding a recommended listing, selling or purchase price or a rental or lease consideration of certain real estate and that results from the licensee’s competitive market analysis.

(2) The Real Estate Commissioner by rule shall specify the minimum contents of a letter opinion, including but not limited to the distinction between a letter opinion and a real estate appraisal. [2007 c.319 §3]

Note: 696.294 (Opinion letter) was added to and made a part of 696.010 (Definitions) to 696.495 (Revolving fund) by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 696.294 — Opinion letter; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.575 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.575
671.575 License required to obtain judicial or administrative remedy
Status: in_force

(1) A landscape contracting business may not file a lien, file a claim with the State Landscape Contractors Board or bring or maintain in any court of this state a suit or action for compensation for the performance of any work or for the breach of any contract for work that is subject to ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) and 671.997 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.510 to 671.760) , unless the landscape contracting business was:

(a) Licensed under ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) at the time the landscape contracting business bid or entered into the contract for performance of the work; and

(b) Licensed continuously while performing the work for which compensation is sought.

(2) If the court determines that the landscape contracting business was not aware of the requirement that the business be licensed, a court may choose not to apply subsection (1) of this section if the court finds that to do so would result in a substantial injustice to the unlicensed landscape contracting business.

(3) If a landscape contracting business falsely swears to information provided under ORS 671.560 (Issuance of license) or 671.565 (Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements) or knowingly violates the provisions of ORS 656.029 (Obligation of person awarding contract to provide coverage for workers under contract) , 670.600 (Independent contractor defined) , 671.560 (Issuance of license) or 671.565 (Landscape contracting business license application process and information requirements) , the landscape contracting business may not file a lien, file a claim with the State Landscape Contractors Board or bring or maintain in any court of this state a suit or action for compensation for the performance of any work or for the breach of any contract for work that is subject to ORS 671.510 (Short title) to 671.760 (Business income tax) and 671.997 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.510 to 671.760) . [1991 c.533 §7; 2007 c.541 §21]

Source: Section 671.575 — License required to obtain judicial or administrative remedy; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.800 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.800
688.800 Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 688.800 (Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840) to 688.840 (Immunity from civil liability) :

(1) “Polysomnographic technologist” means a person licensed under ORS 688.819 (Polysomnographic technologist license) .

(2) “Polysomnography” means the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, education and care of patients with disorders related to sleep. “Polysomnography” includes, but is not limited to:

(a) The use of the following during treatment, management, diagnostic testing, education and care of patients with disorders related to sleep:

(A) Supplemental low-flow oxygen therapy, using up to six liters per minute of oxygen;

(B) Continuous or bilevel positive airway pressure titration on spontaneously breathing patients using a mask or oral appliance, if the mask or oral appliance does not extend into the trachea or attach to an artificial airway;

(C) Capnography;

(D) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(E) Pulse oximetry;

(F) Sleep staging, including surface electroencephalography, surface electrooculography and submental surface electromyography;

(G) Electrocardiography;

(H) Respiratory effort monitoring, including thoracic and abdominal movement monitoring;

(I) Plethysmography blood flow monitoring;

(J) Snore monitoring;

(K) Audio or video monitoring of movement or behavior;

(L) Body movement monitoring;

(M) Nocturnal penile tumescence monitoring, when performed in a facility approved by the Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board;

(N) Nasal and oral airflow monitoring;

(O) Body temperature monitoring; or

(P) Portable monitoring devices and other medical equipment used to treat sleep disorders;

(b) Analyzing data for the purpose of assisting a physician who diagnoses and treats disorders related to sleep;

(c) Implementation and monitoring of durable medical equipment used in the treatment of sleep disorders; and

(d) Educating patients and immediate family members of patients regarding testing and treatment of sleep disorders.

(3) “Qualified medical director for polysomnography” means the medical director of an inpatient or outpatient polysomnography facility who is a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, has special interest and knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and is actively practicing in the field of sleep disorders.

(4) “Qualified medical director for respiratory care” means the medical director of any inpatient or outpatient respiratory care service, department or home care agency who is a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 and who has special interest and knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory problems.

(5) “Respiratory care” means the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. “Respiratory care” includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Direct and indirect respiratory care services, including but not limited to the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative or diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician;

(b) Transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care;

(c) Observing and monitoring signs and symptoms, reactions, general behaviors, general physical responses to respiratory care treatment and diagnostic testing, including determination of whether such signs, symptoms, reactions, general behaviors or general physical responses exhibit abnormal characteristics;

(d) Implementation based on observed abnormalities, or appropriate reporting, referral, respiratory care protocols or changes in treatment, pursuant to a prescription by a person authorized to practice medicine under the laws of this state; and

(e) The initiation of emergency procedures under the rules of the board or as otherwise permitted under ORS 688.800 (Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840) to 688.840 (Immunity from civil liability) .

(6) “Respiratory care practitioner” means a person licensed under ORS 688.815 (License to practice respiratory care) .

(7) “Respiratory care services” means cardiopulmonary care services including, but not limited to, the diagnostic and therapeutic use of the following:

(a) Except for the purpose of anesthesia, administration of medical gases, aerosols and humidification;

(b) Environmental control mechanisms and hyperbaric therapy;

(c) Pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures;

(d) Mechanical or physiological ventilatory support;

(e) Bronchopulmonary hygiene;

(f) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(g) Maintenance of the natural airway;

(h) Maintenance of artificial airways;

(i) Specific diagnostic and testing techniques employed in the medical management of patients to assist in diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and research of pulmonary abnormalities, including measurements of ventilatory volumes, pressures and flows, collection of specimens of blood and blood gases, expired and inspired gas samples, respiratory secretions and pulmonary function testing; and

(j) Hemodynamic and other related physiologic measurements of the cardiopulmonary system. [1997 c.792 §1; 1999 c.885 §32; 2005 c.648 §42; 2011 c.715 §1]

Source: Section 688.800 — Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.505 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.505
689.505 Labeling requirements
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as specifically provided by law and in compliance with ORS 689.564 (Language requirements for prescription drug labels) , a person may not distribute or dispense any drug without affixing to the authorized container a clear and legible label, either printed or written, bearing the name of the drug and the name and place of business of the person distributing or dispensing the drug, and any other information required by state law or rules or federal law or regulations under whose supervision the drug is delivered or dispensed.

(b) Labeling requirements regarding any drug may be changed or exemption therefrom granted by the State Board of Pharmacy in the form of a special permit if the board determines that a change or exemption is in the best interest of public health and safety.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A manufacturer or wholesaler subject to ORS 689.305 (Registration of drug outlets) may not sell or otherwise distribute, or offer to sell or otherwise distribute, any drug for use in a:

(A) Parcel, package or container not bearing a label specifying the name, active ingredients or contents, quality and quantity of the drug.

(B) Misbranded parcel, package or container.

(b) A parcel, package or container is misbranded:

(A) If its labeling is false or misleading in any particular.

(B) Unless it bears a label containing the name and business address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor or wholesaler, and an accurate statement of the quantity of the drug in terms of weight, measure or numerical count, exclusive of wrappers, cartons, containers or other materials packed with such drug.

(C) In case it contains controlled substances that the board finds and by rule designates after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to be habit forming, unless it bears the statement “Warning--May Be Habit Forming.”

(D) Unless it bears a label with adequate directions for the safe use of the drug for specified conditions, and adequate warning against use in those pathological conditions or by children where such use may be dangerous to the health or welfare of a user.

(E) Unless it bears a label with true representations of the intended uses of the drug and no false claims or representations are made of the drug in accompanying literature or advertising.

(3) This section does not apply to parcels, packages or containers containing:

(a) Drugs prepared and packaged solely for use by a pharmacist in compounding prescriptions or for dispensing in dosage unit form upon a prescription, except that such parcels, packages or containers must bear the name and business address of the manufacturer and, if different, the name and business address of the distributor of the drug, and the legend “Caution: Federal Law Prohibits Dispensing Without Prescription” or an equivalent legend.

(b) Drugs intended solely for use in the professional diagnosis of disease, except that such parcels, packages or containers shall bear the statement “Diagnostic Reagent--For Professional Use Only.”

(c) Coloring agents, emulsifiers, excipients, flavorings, lubricants, preservatives and other like inactive ingredients used in the manufacture of drugs.

(4) The board shall by rule exempt from any labeling or packaging requirement of this section drugs that are, in accordance with the practice of the trade, to be processed, labeled or repacked in substantial quantities at establishments other than those where originally processed or packed. However, such drugs must not be adulterated or misbranded upon removal from such processing, labeling or repacking establishment.

(5) A pharmacist or pharmacy intern may not dispense, on the prescription of a practitioner, any drug without affixing to the container thereof a clear and legible label. The label may be printed or written. Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, the pharmacist or pharmacy intern shall state or cause to be stated on the label the following:

(a) The name of the drug. If the dispensed drug does not have a brand name, the prescription label shall indicate the generic name of the drug dispensed along with the name of the drug distributor or manufacturer, its quantity per unit and the directions for its use stated in the prescription. However, if the drug is a compound, the quantity per unit need not be stated.

(b) The name of the practitioner prescribing the drug.

(c) The name and place of business of the pharmacist or the name and place of business of the pharmacy for which the pharmacist or pharmacy intern is acting.

(d) The name of the patient, unless the drug is prescribed to a partner of a patient as defined in ORS 676.350 (Authority of health professional regulatory boards to adopt rules permitting expedited partner therapy) in accordance with rules adopted under ORS 676.350 (Authority of health professional regulatory boards to adopt rules permitting expedited partner therapy) authorizing the practice of expedited partner therapy.

(e) When applicable and as determined by the board, an expiration date after which the patient should not use the drug.

(6) If the prescribing practitioner so directs, the prescription label may not state the name and quantity per unit of the drug.

(7) The board shall determine those drugs that must bear an expiration date under subsection (5)(e) of this section.

(8) As used in this section, “compound” means a drug containing two or more medically active ingredients.

(9) A person may not deliver or dispense any drug for use by the ultimate consumer without labeling the drug container as required in this section.

(10) In addition to the labeling requirements imposed by subsections (1) to (9) of this section, the board may impose by rule requirements for drug code imprints on solid dose legend drugs. [1979 c.777 §34a; 1993 c.571 §13; 2009 c.522 §2; 2019 c.465 §3]

Source: Section 689.505 — Labeling requirements; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.180 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.180
672.180 Retiree exemption from registration renewal fees
Status: in_force

A registered professional engineer, registered professional land surveyor or photogrammetrist who has retired from the active practice of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping may, upon application and at the discretion of the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying, be exempted from payment of annual registration renewal fees thereafter. [Amended by 1971 c.751 §17; 2009 c.259 §14]

Source: Section 672.180 — Retiree exemption from registration renewal fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.177 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.177
676.177 Disclosure of confidential information to another public entity
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation) to 676.180 (Notice prior to disclosure) and except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, a health professional regulatory board, upon a determination by the board that it possesses otherwise confidential information that reasonably relates to the regulatory or enforcement function of another public entity, may disclose that information to the other public entity.

(2) Any public entity that receives information pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall agree to take all reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of the information, except that the public entity may use or disclose the information to the extent necessary to carry out the regulatory or enforcement functions of the public entity.

(3) For purposes of this section, “public entity” means:

(a) A board or agency of this state, or a board or agency of another state with regulatory or enforcement functions similar to the functions of a health professional regulatory board of this state;

(b) A district attorney;

(c) The Department of Justice;

(d) A state or local public body of this state that licenses, franchises or provides emergency medical services; or

(e) A law enforcement agency of this state, another state or the federal government.

(4) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy may disclose information described in subsection (1) of this section to the Physical Therapy Compact Commission established in ORS 688.240 (Physical Therapy Licensure Compact) .

(5) A health professional regulatory board may not disclose the information described in subsection (1) of this section to another public entity if the information relates to the provision of or referral for reproductive or gender-affirming health care services. [1999 c.751 §2; 2016 c.13 §3; 2019 c.43 §7; 2023 c.228 §44]

Source: Section 676.177 — Disclosure of confidential information to another public entity; criteria; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.372 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.372
678.372 Rules for clinical nurse specialists
Status: in_force

The Oregon State Board of Nursing shall adopt rules to implement ORS 678.370 (Clinical nurse specialists) , including but not limited to rules establishing:

(1) Procedures and requirements for initial issuance and continuation of licensure to act as a clinical nurse specialist, including but not limited to educational requirements;

(2) The scope of practice of clinical nurse specialists, including the authority to prescribe and dispense prescription drugs after approval of an application to do so by the board;

(3) Educational requirements for clinical nurse specialists applying for prescriptive authority that include but are not limited to:

(a) At least 45 contact hours in pharmacology; and

(b) Clinical education in patient management, including pharmacotherapeutics, that is comparable to the requirements for completion of a nurse practitioner program;

(4) The amount of any fees necessary for initial issuance and renewal of licensure, initial application for prescriptive authority and renewal of application for prescriptive authority; and

(5) Other rules necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 678.370 (Clinical nurse specialists) . [1999 c.498 §3; 2005 c.462 §5; 2019 c.358 §36]

Source: Section 678.372 — Rules for clinical nurse specialists , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.140 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.140
701.140 Types of allowable complaints
Status: in_force

A complaint under ORS 701.139 (Complaint validity) must arise from the performance, or a contract for the performance, of work that requires a contractor license issued by the Construction Contractors Board. The complaint must be of one or more of the following types:

(1) A complaint against a contractor by the owner of a structure or other real property for the following:

(a) Negligent work.

(b) Improper work.

(c) Breach of contract.

(2) A complaint against a contractor by the owner of a structure or other real property to discharge, or to recoup funds expended in discharging, a lien established under ORS 87.010 (Construction liens) to 87.060 (Foreclosure) and 87.075 (Exemption of building materials from attachment by third persons) to 87.093 (Information Notice to Owner) under circumstances described under this subsection. The board shall process complaints described in this subsection under ORS 701.145 (Resolution of complaints involving work on residential structures or certain small commercial structures) only if:

(a) The owner paid the contractor for that contractor’s work subject to this chapter;

(b) A lien is filed against the property of the owner under ORS 87.010 (Construction liens) to 87.060 (Foreclosure) and 87.075 (Exemption of building materials from attachment by third persons) to 87.093 (Information Notice to Owner) because the contractor failed to pay the person claiming the lien for that person’s contribution toward completion of the improvement; and

(c) The complaint is described in ORS 701.139 (Complaint validity) (1) or (3)(a) or (b).

(3) A complaint against a licensed subcontractor by a licensed contractor for the following:

(a) Negligent work;

(b) Improper work; or

(c) Breach of contract.

(4) A complaint by a person furnishing labor to a contractor or owed employee benefits by a contractor.

(5) A complaint, as limited by rule of the board, by a person furnishing material or renting or supplying equipment to a contractor. The minimum limit set by the board may not exceed $150.

(6) A complaint by a subcontractor against a contractor for unpaid labor or materials arising out of a contract. [1981 c.618 §4; 1983 c.616 §13; 1989 c.167 §1; 1989 c.928 §16; 1991 c.181 §9; 1991 c.717 §1; 1997 c.301 §3; 1999 c.402 §30; 2001 c.197 §13; 2007 c.793 §12; 2007 c.836 §65; 2011 c.630 §§45,65; 2016 c.99 §7]

Source: Section 701.140 — Types of allowable complaints; restriction on processing complaint for recoupment of lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 692.025 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 692 / Section 692.025
692.025 License required for funeral service practitioner, embalmer, death care consultant, funeral establishment operator, cemetery operator, crematory operator or alternative disposition facility
Status: in_force

(1) An individual may not practice as a funeral service practitioner unless the individual is licensed as a funeral service practitioner under ORS 692.045 (Funeral service practitioner license) . Regardless of any title used by the individual, an individual practices as a funeral service practitioner if the individual is engaged directly or indirectly in offering funeral services for payment or supervising or otherwise controlling the transportation, care, preparation, processing and handling of dead human bodies before the bodies undergo final disposition, or before the bodies are transported out of the State of Oregon.

(2) An individual may not practice as an embalmer unless the individual is licensed as an embalmer under ORS 692.105 (Embalmer license) . Regardless of any title used by the individual, an individual practices as an embalmer if the individual is engaged or purports to be engaged in either of the following:

(a) The practice of disinfecting or preserving from decay dead human bodies.

(b) Preparing human bodies dead of contagious or infectious disease for transportation by railroad, express company or common carrier.

(3) An individual may not practice as a death care consultant unless the individual is licensed as a death care consultant under ORS 692.143 (License to practice as death care consultant) . Regardless of any title used by the individual, an individual practices as a death care consultant if the individual offers, for payment, consultations directly relating to the performance of funeral or final disposition services.

(4) A person may not operate a funeral establishment unless the establishment meets the requirements under this subsection. A place is a funeral establishment if the place is customarily used for the care, preparation or viewing of dead human bodies before the bodies undergo final disposition, or before the bodies are transported out of the State of Oregon. A funeral establishment must:

(a) Be licensed by the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board under ORS 692.146 (Application for funeral establishment or immediate disposition company license) ;

(b) Be operated by a funeral service practitioner;

(c) Have on the premises embalming facilities or holding room facilities meeting requirements established by the board; and

(d) Have access to hospital or mortuary refrigeration.

(5) A person may not operate an immediate disposition company unless the immediate disposition company meets the requirements under this subsection. An immediate disposition company must:

(a) Be licensed at a fixed location under ORS 692.146 (Application for funeral establishment or immediate disposition company license) ; and

(b) Be operated by a licensed funeral service practitioner.

(6) A person or city, county or other municipal corporation may not conduct the business of an operating cemetery without first receiving a certificate of authority to conduct the business of an operating cemetery under ORS 692.275 (Certificate of authority for operating cemetery, crematorium or facility for final disposition) .

(7) A person may not operate a crematorium unless the crematorium meets the requirements of ORS 692.275 (Certificate of authority for operating cemetery, crematorium or facility for final disposition) .

(8) A person may not operate an alternative disposition facility unless the facility meets the requirements of ORS 692.275 (Certificate of authority for operating cemetery, crematorium or facility for final disposition) .

(9) An applicant for a license or certificate described in this section and a principal of a licensed establishment described in this section must consent to a background check, including information solicited from the Department of State Police. [1983 c.810 §4; 1985 c.207 §9; 1989 c.177 §2; 1991 c.542 §2; 1997 c.638 §3; 2009 c.709 §2; 2021 c.296 §20]

Source: Section 692.025 — License required for funeral service practitioner, embalmer, death care consultant, funeral establishment operator, cemetery operator, crematory operator or alternative disposition facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors692.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.703 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.703
689.703 Final verification
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “final verification” means, after prescription information is entered into a pharmacy’s electronic system and reviewed by a pharmacist for accuracy, a physical verification that the drug and drug dosage, device or product selected from a pharmacy’s inventory pursuant to the electronic system entry is the prescribed drug and drug dosage, device or product.

(2) A pharmacist may delegate, and a pharmacy technician may perform under the supervision of the pharmacist, final verification. In delegating final verification under this section, a pharmacist shall use the pharmacist’s reasonable professional judgment and shall ensure that the final verification does not require the exercise of discretion by the pharmacy technician.

(3) The State Board of Pharmacy may adopt rules to carry out this section. In adopting rules under this section, the board may not impose standards or requirements stricter than those specified in this section. [2022 c.45 §24]

Source: Section 689.703 — Final verification; delegation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 701.160 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 701 / Section 701.160
701.160 Nonlawyer may represent certain forms of businesses before board
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 9.320 (Necessity for employment of attorney) :

(1) A party may appear or be represented by an individual who is not a member of the Oregon State Bar in a proceeding before the Construction Contractors Board if:

(a) The party is a corporation and the individual is an officer of the corporation;

(b) The party is a partnership, or a limited liability partnership or foreign limited liability partnership as those terms are defined in ORS 67.005 (Definitions) , and the individual is a partner in the partnership, limited liability partnership or foreign limited liability partnership;

(c) The party is a limited partnership as defined in ORS 70.005 (Definitions) and the individual is a general partner in the partnership;

(d) The party is a manager-managed limited liability company as defined in ORS 63.001 (Definitions) and the individual is a manager of the company; or

(e) The party is a member-managed limited liability company as defined in ORS 63.001 (Definitions) and the individual is a member of the company.

(2) In addition to parties described in subsection (1) of this section, the board, by rule, may recognize particular business forms as parties that may appear or be represented by an individual who is not a member of the Oregon State Bar in a proceeding before the board. A board rule adopted under this subsection must identify the business form of the party and specify the required relationship between the party and the individual. The board may allow appearance or representation of a party only by an individual who is a director, officer, partner, trustee, manager or authorized regular employee of the party. [1985 c.599 §3; 1989 c.928 §19; 1995 c.480 §1; 2001 c.163 §1; 2003 c.75 §109]

Source: Section 701.160 — Nonlawyer may represent certain forms of businesses before board; rules for additional business forms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors701.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 697.555 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.555
697.555 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) If the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services finds that a person has violated a provision of ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) or any rules adopted under ORS 697.500 (Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555) to 697.555 (Civil penalties) , the director may impose in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation or, in the case of a continuing violation, not more than $1,000 for each day that the violation continues. The total amount of a penalty imposed for a continuing violation may not exceed $20,000 for each offense. The director shall pay all moneys received under this section into the Consumer and Business Services Fund as provided in ORS 705.145 (Consumer and Business Services Fund) .

(2) The director may order any check-cashing business the director finds in violation of ORS 697.520 (Prohibited practices) to repay any excessive fee, service charge or consideration the check-cashing business has collected. [2007 c.358 §15]

Source: Section 697.555 — Civil penalties; restitution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors697.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 679.300 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 679 / Section 679.300
679.300 Privileged data
Status: in_force

(1) All data shall be privileged and shall not be admissible in evidence in any judicial proceeding, but this section shall not affect the admissibility in evidence of a party’s records dealing with a party’s care and treatment.

(2) A person serving on or communicating information to a committee described in subsection (4) of this section shall not be examined as to any communication to that committee or the findings thereof.

(3) A person serving on or communicating to a committee described in subsection (4) of this section shall not be subject to an action for civil damages for affirmative actions taken or statements made in good faith.

(4) As used in subsection (1) of this section, “data” means written reports, notes or records of peer review committees or other committees and similar committees of professional societies in connection with training, supervision or discipline of dentists. The term also includes written reports, notes or records of utilization review and professional standards review organization. [1983 c.169 §33]

Note: 679.300 (Privileged data) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 679 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 679.300 — Privileged data; admissibility of data as evidence in judicial proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors679.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 688.840 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 688 / Section 688.840
688.840 Immunity from civil liability
Status: in_force

The Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board and its members and the Health Licensing Office and its employees and contractors are immune from any civil liability arising from good faith actions taken pursuant to ORS 688.800 (Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840) to 688.840 (Immunity from civil liability) . [2001 c.40 §7; 2005 c.648 §48; 2011 c.715 §16; 2013 c.568 §75]

Source: Section 688.840 — Immunity from civil liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.410 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.410
678.410 Fees
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon State Board of Nursing may establish and collect fees necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.448 (Use of titles “Certified Nursing Assistant,” “nursing assistant,” “nurse aide” or “CNA.”) .

(2) Fees are nonrefundable.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board shall obtain approval from the Oregon Department of Administrative Services prior to establishing fees under this section.

(b) A fee established and collected under this section may not exceed the cost of administering a regulatory program for which the fee is established and collected, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the Oregon State Board of Nursing budget, subject to modification by the Emergency Board.

(c) If federal or other funds are available to offset costs of administering the program, fees shall be established based on net costs to the state but may not exceed $75 per biennium for a nursing assistant certification. [1969 c.71 §7; 1973 c.584 §20; 1975 c.205 §6; 1983 c.221 §4; 1987 c.79 §3; 1989 c.800 §5; 1991 c.193 §3; 1991 c.536 §2; 1991 c.703 §24; 1999 c.420 §3; 1999 c.498 §5; 2001 c.275 §4; 2005 c.380 §3; 2005 c.462 §10; 2007 c.532 §1; 2009 c.697 §8; 2019 c.358 §40; 2023 c.602 §21]

Source: Section 678.410 — Fees; how determined , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.613 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.613
671.613 Sanction for failure to comply with certain laws
Status: in_force

(1) The failure of a landscape contracting business to comply with the provisions of this section and ORS 279C.800 (Definitions for ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870) to 279C.870 (Civil action to enforce payment of prevailing rates of wage) , 656.021 (Coverage exception for laborers under contracts with construction and landscape contractor licensees) , 657.665 (Confidentiality of information) , 670.600 (Independent contractor defined) , 671.525 (Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor) , 671.530 (Licensing requirements) and 671.575 (License required to obtain judicial or administrative remedy) or to be in conformance with the provisions of ORS 279.835 (Definitions for ORS 279.835 to 279.855) to 279.855 (Entities that may obtain goods and services through Oregon Department of Administrative Services) or ORS chapter 279A, 279B, 279C, 316, 571, 656 or 657 is a basis for suspension of the landscape contracting business license, revocation of the landscape contracting business license, refusal to issue or reissue a landscape contracting business license, assessment of a civil penalty as set forth in ORS 671.997 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.510 to 671.760) or a combination of these sanctions.

(2) Any action against a landscape contracting business under this section shall be conducted in conformance with the provisions of ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.497 (Awarding costs and attorney fees when finding for petitioner) . [1991 c.533 §9; 1999 c.535 §5; 2001 c.108 §2; 2003 c.794 §315; 2007 c.541 §29]

Source: Section 671.613 — Sanction for failure to comply with certain laws; civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.010 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.010
674.010 Definitions
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter:

(1) “Appraisal Foundation” means the Appraisal Foundation established on November 30, 1987, as a not-for-profit corporation under the laws of Illinois.

(2) “Appraisal Subcommittee” means the Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council established pursuant to the federal Act.

(3) “Board” means the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board established under ORS 674.305 (Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board) .

(4) “Federal Act” means Title XI of the Federal Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 3310 et seq.).

(5) “Federal financial institution regulatory agency” means:

(a) The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System;

(b) The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation;

(c) The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency;

(d) The Office of Thrift Supervision; or

(e) The National Credit Union Administration.

(6) “Federally related transaction” means any real estate-related financial transaction that:

(a) A federal financial institution regulatory agency or the Resolution Trust Corporation engages in, contracts for or regulates; and

(b) Requires the services of an appraiser.

(7) “Financial institution” means an insured depository institution as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act or an insured credit union as defined in section 101 of the Federal Credit Union Act.

(8) “Mortgage banker” has the meaning given that term in ORS 86A.100 (Definitions) .

(9) “Professional real estate activity” has the meaning given that term in ORS 696.010 (Definitions) .

(10) “Real estate appraisal activity” means the activity described in ORS 674.100 (Persons engaged in real estate appraisal activity required to be certified, licensed or registered) .

(11) “Real estate-related financial transaction” means any transaction involving:

(a) The sale, lease, purchase, investment in or exchange of real property, including interests in real property, or the financing thereof;

(b) The refinancing of real property or interests in real property; and

(c) The use of real property or interests in real property as security for a loan or investment, including mortgage-backed securities.

(12) “State certified appraiser” means an individual who has been certified as a state certified appraiser under ORS 674.310 (Duties and powers of board) .

(13) “State licensed appraiser” means an individual who has been licensed as a state licensed appraiser under ORS 674.310 (Duties and powers of board) .

(14) “State registered appraiser assistant” means an individual who has been registered as a state registered appraiser assistant under ORS 674.310 (Duties and powers of board) . [1991 c.5 §2; 1993 c.465 §2; 1993 c.508 §41; 1993 c.744 §217; 2005 c.254 §1]

Source: Section 674.010 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 702.027 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 702 / Section 702.027
702.027 Restrictions on athlete agents
Status: in_force

An athlete agent may not intentionally:

(1) Initiate contact with a student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, a parent or guardian of the athlete unless registered under ORS 702.005 (Definitions) to 702.065 (Uniformity of law) , 702.991 (Criminal penalties) and 702.994 (Civil penalties) ;

(2) Refuse or fail to retain or permit inspection of the records required to be retained by ORS 702.059 (Retention of records) ;

(3) Fail to register when required by ORS 702.012 (Registration requirement) ;

(4) Provide materially false or misleading information in an application for registration or renewal of registration;

(5) Predate or postdate a written agency contract;

(6) Fail to notify a student athlete or, if the athlete is a minor, a parent or guardian of the athlete before the student athlete, parent or guardian enters into an agency contract for a particular sport that entering into the agency contract may make the student athlete ineligible to participate as a student athlete in that sport; or

(7) Represent a student athlete who is enrolled in a post-secondary institution of education, if the athlete agent represented a post-secondary institution of education at any time in the preceding four years. [1999 c.1079 §6; 2005 c.525 §8; 2013 c.54 §5; 2017 c.113 §9; 2021 c.422 §2]

Source: Section 702.027 — Restrictions on athlete agents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors702.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.700 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.700
670.700 Agencies in network
Status: in_force

(1) There is established an Interagency Compliance Network consisting of:

(a) The Department of Justice;

(b) The Department of Revenue;

(c) The Employment Department;

(d) The Department of Consumer and Business Services;

(e) The Bureau of Labor and Industries;

(f) The Construction Contractors Board;

(g) The State Landscape Contractors Board; and

(h) Other state agencies that enter into the intergovernmental agreement as described in subsection (3) of this section.

(2) The Interagency Compliance Network established under this section shall:

(a) Work to establish consistency in agency determinations relating to the classification of workers, including but not limited to classification of workers as independent contractors;

(b) Gather and share information relating to persons who pay workers in cash and who do not comply with laws relating to taxation or employment;

(c) Gather and share information relating to the misclassification of workers, including but not limited to misclassification as independent contractors;

(d) Develop investigative methods for auditing persons who pay workers in cash, or who misclassify workers, and who do not comply with laws relating to taxation or employment;

(e) Conduct joint audits of persons who pay workers in cash, or who misclassify workers, and who do not comply with laws relating to taxation or employment;

(f) Identify opportunities for and obstacles to improving compliance with the laws relating to the classification of workers, taxation or employment;

(g) Create a coordinated enforcement process for the laws relating to classification of workers that is efficient, fair and effective for the public and the regulatory agencies charged with enforcing laws relating to taxation or employment;

(h) Engage in public outreach efforts to educate the public generally on the distinctions between independent contractors and employees and on the laws and regulations governing the duties relating to classification of workers; and

(i) Take such other action as the member agencies deem appropriate to improve compliance with laws relating to taxation or employment that are administered by the member agencies.

(3) The agencies identified in subsection (1)(a) to (g) of this section shall enter into an intergovernmental agreement for the purpose of coordinating the efforts of the agencies under this section. Any other agency of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) , that has an interest in compliance with laws relating to taxation or employment may become a member of the Interagency Compliance Network by entering into the agreement on such terms as may be prescribed by the agencies identified in subsection (1)(a) to (g) of this section.

(4) Notwithstanding ORS 314.835 (Divulging particulars of returns and reports prohibited) or any other law relating to confidentiality of information, any agency that is a member of the Interagency Compliance Network may enter into an agreement with another member agency to provide information to the other agency. Information provided to an agency under this subsection may be used by the agency only for the purpose of enforcing compliance of laws that are administered by the agency.

(5) ORS 192.610 (Definitions for ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to 192.705 (Filing written grievance) do not apply to meetings of the Interagency Compliance Network or to meetings of representatives from member agencies of the Interagency Compliance Network for the purposes set forth in subsection (2) of this section. [2009 c.845 §1; 2011 c.290 §1]

Source: Section 670.700 — Agencies in network; duties of network , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.050 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.050
684.050 Examination
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall conduct examinations for a license to practice chiropractic in this state according to the method deemed to be the most practicable to test the applicant’s qualifications.

(2) The board shall give an examination on subjects described in subsection (3) of this section. The board shall determine the passing score. The board shall give an applicant credit for all sections passed. The board may authorize an applicant to retake all or part of an examination upon payment of a fee established by the board by rule.

(3) The schedule of minimum educational requirements to enable a person to practice chiropractic in this state includes:

(a) The basic science subjects of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, pathology and public health and hygiene;

(b) The clinical subjects of physical diagnosis, differential diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, theory and practice of chiropractic, nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, chiropractic orthopedics, written and practical roentgenology, eye-ear-nose-throat, proctology, obstetrics and gynecology, minor surgery, jurisprudence, psychology and office procedure; and

(c) Other subjects that the board may, from time to time, require, except internal medicine and major surgery.

(4) The minimum number of academic hours in an approved chiropractic college may not be less than 4,200 or the equivalent requirement in semester or quarter credits.

(5) The board may recognize a national chiropractic testing agency for grades received in both basic science and clinical subjects. [Amended by 1975 c.492 §3; 1987 c.376 §2; 1991 c.300 §2; 1995 c.493 §4; 1997 c.264 §7; 2007 c.618 §3; 2013 c.514 §2]

Source: Section 684.050 — Examination; reexamination fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 676.756 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 676 / Section 676.756
676.756 Sign language interpreter license
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a sign language interpreter license to an applicant who:

(a) Is at least 18 years of age;

(b) Demonstrates compliance with the code of professional conduct authored by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or its successor organization, and the National Association of the Deaf, or its successor organization, and approved by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters;

(c) Meets the requirements established by the board relating to minimum qualifications, education or training or any combination thereof;

(d) Meets any other requirements established by the board; and

(e) Pays a fee established by the office.

(2) A license issued under this section may be renewed twice.

(3) A licensed sign language interpreter may not provide signed language interpretation services in a legal or medical setting without a license issued under ORS 676.765 (Medical sign language interpreter license) or 676.768 (Legal sign language interpreter license) . [2023 c.414 §3]

Source: Section 676.756 — Sign language interpreter license; renewal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.992 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.992
671.992 Criminal penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459
Status: in_force

Violation of any provision of ORS 671.310 (Definitions for ORS 671.310 to 671.459) to 671.459 (State Landscape Architect Board) , or any rule of the State Landscape Architect Board adopted thereunder, is a Class A misdemeanor. [2001 c.950 §8; 2003 c.14 §426; 2011 c.597 §276]

Source: Section 671.992 — Criminal penalties for violations of ORS 671.310 to 671.459 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 670.335 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 670 / Section 670.335
670.335 Disposition of fees received by boards
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, all fees or other funds received by a professional licensing or advisory board shall be paid into the State Treasury monthly. Such payments shall be credited to separate accounts in the General Fund for each board, and any such payments shall constitute a continuous appropriation of such amounts from the General Fund for the purpose of carrying out the functions of the board making the payment. All necessary expenses of each board shall be paid from the amounts paid by such board in the same manner as other claims against the state are paid, after approval thereof by the chairperson or administrator of the board. [1971 c.753 §15; 1987 c.414 §101; 1993 c.744 §242a]

Source: Section 670.335 — Disposition of fees received by boards; procedure for payment of board expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors670.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 684.155 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.155
684.155 Additional powers of board
Status: in_force

In addition to any other powers granted by this chapter, the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners may:

(1) Adopt necessary and proper rules:

(a) To establish standards and tests to determine the moral, intellectual, educational, scientific, technical and professional qualifications of applicants for licenses to practice in this state.

(b) To enforce the provisions of this chapter and to exercise general supervision over the practice of chiropractic within this state.

(c) To establish standards and procedures for certifying chiropractic assistants as qualified to provide physiotherapy, electrotherapy or hydrotherapy under the direction of a chiropractic physician, and to establish continuing education requirements as a condition of maintaining such certification.

(d) To establish standards for the use of ancillary personnel. As used in this paragraph, “ancillary personnel” means a chiropractic physician’s personnel who are directed or designated, by spoken or written words or other means, to follow and carry out the chiropractic physician’s orders or directions.

(2) Issue, deny, suspend and revoke licenses and limited licenses, assess costs of proceedings and place persons on probation as provided in this chapter.

(3) Without the necessity of prior administrative proceedings or hearing and entry of an order or at any time during such proceedings if they have been commenced, institute proceedings to enjoin the practice of any person operating in violation of this chapter.

(4) Make its personnel and facilities available to other regulatory agencies of this state, or other bodies interested in the development and improvement of the practice of chiropractic in this state, upon such terms and conditions for reimbursement as are agreed to by the board and the other agency or body.

(5) Determine the chiropractic schools, colleges and institutions and the training acceptable in connection with licensing under this chapter and approve residency, internship and other training programs carried on by chiropractic schools, colleges or institutions or chiropractic facilities.

(6) Prescribe the time, place, method, manner, scope and subjects of examinations under this chapter.

(7) Prescribe all forms that it considers appropriate for the purposes of this chapter, and require the submission of photographs and relevant personal history data by applicants for licenses to practice chiropractic in this state.

(8) For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check) require each applicant for a license or certification, or renewal of a license or certification, to be fingerprinted.

(9) Subject to ORS 684.150 (Powers and duties of board) , administer oaths, issue notices and subpoenas in the name of the board, enforce subpoenas in the manner authorized by ORS 183.440 (Subpoenas in contested cases) , hold hearings and perform such other acts as are reasonably necessary to carry out its duties under this chapter.

(10) Establish specialty certificate requirements within the practice of chiropractic, adopt rules applicable to specialty certification and require specialty certification for chiropractic physicians engaging in practices identified by the board as requiring specialty certification. [1975 c.492 §9; 1987 c.726 §11; 1989 c.805 §4; 1991 c.892 §10; 1995 c.493 §8; 1997 c.264 §12; 2001 c.598 §2b; 2005 c.730 §46; 2013 c.514 §6]

Source: Section 684.155 — Additional powers of board; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 674.405 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 674 / Section 674.405
674.405 Adjustments to appraisal not required based on form of conveyance
Status: in_force

A person engaging in or carrying on real estate appraisal activity shall not be required to make adjustments to otherwise comparable sales solely on the basis of the form of the conveyance. [1993 c.41 §2]

Source: Section 674.405 — Adjustments to appraisal not required based on form of conveyance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors674.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 685.110 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 685 / Section 685.110
685.110 Grounds for discipline
Status: in_force

The Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine may refuse to grant a license, may suspend or revoke a license, may limit a license, may impose probation, may issue a letter of reprimand and may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each offense for any of the following reasons:

(1) Using fraud or deception in securing a license.

(2) Impersonating another physician.

(3) Practicing naturopathic medicine under an assumed name.

(4) Performing an abortion.

(5) Being convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude.

(6) Any other reason that renders the applicant or licensee unfit to perform the duties of a naturopathic physician.

(7) Being convicted of a crime relating to practice of naturopathic medicine, unless the conviction is solely the result of providing a reproductive or gender-affirming health care service that is otherwise lawful in this state but unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the person provided the service, so long as the service provided was performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the service.

(8) Committing negligence related to the practice of naturopathic medicine.

(9) Having an impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards) .

(10) Prescribing or dispensing drugs outside the scope of practice.

(11) Obtaining a fee through fraud or misrepresentation.

(12) Committing gross or repeated malpractice.

(13) Representing to a patient that a manifestly incurable condition of sickness, disease or injury can be permanently cured.

(14) Engaging in any conduct or practice contrary to a recognized standard of ethics of the profession or any conduct or practice that does or might constitute a danger to the health or safety of a patient or the public or any conduct, practice or condition that does or might adversely affect a physician’s ability safely and skillfully to practice naturopathic medicine.

(15) Willfully and consistently utilizing any naturopathic service, X-ray equipment or treatment contrary to recognized standards of practice of the naturopathic profession.

(16) Failing to notify the board within 30 days of a change in the location of practice or of mailing address.

(17) Attempting to practice naturopathic medicine or practicing or claiming to practice naturopathic medicine or any of its components in this state without first complying with the provisions of this chapter.

(18) Having a license to practice naturopathic medicine in another jurisdiction suspended or revoked, unless the suspension or revocation is solely the result of providing a reproductive or gender-affirming health care service that is otherwise lawful in this state but unlawful in the jurisdiction in which the person provided the service, so long as the service was performed in accordance with the standard of care applicable to the service.

(19) Employing unlicensed persons to practice naturopathic medicine.

(20) Practicing natural childbirth without first obtaining a certificate of special competency.

(21) Failing to respond in a timely manner to a request for information regarding a complaint or the investigation of a complaint by the board.

(22) Failing to pay a civil penalty in the time specified by the order imposing the penalty.

(23) Violating any provision of this chapter or rules adopted by the board. [Amended by 1953 c.555 §2; 1971 c.734 §132; 1985 c.624 §13; 1989 c.146 §3; 2001 c.526 §5; 2003 c.155 §1; 2009 c.43 §22; 2009 c.396 §1; 2009 c.756 §97; 2015 c.224 §4; 2023 c.228 §37]

Source: Section 685.110 — Grounds for discipline; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors685.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 672.555 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 672 / Section 672.555
672.555 Application
Status: in_force

(1) An application for registration as a geologist shall show the applicant’s education and a detailed summary of the geological work performed by the applicant.

(2) To be eligible for a certificate of registration, an applicant shall meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

(a) Have either:

(A) Graduated from an accredited college or university with a major in geology, engineering geology, geological engineering or related geological science approved by the State Board of Geologist Examiners; or

(B) Completed and passed 45 quarter hours or the equivalent in geological science courses.

(b) Have at least seven years of geological work that includes a minimum of three years of geological work under the supervision of a registered geologist or a minimum of five accumulative years’ experience in responsible charge of geological work. The applicant may demonstrate or receive credit for the required seven years of professional geological work in the following ways:

(A) Each year of completed undergraduate study in the geological sciences shall count as one year of training up to a maximum of two years, and each year of completed graduate study shall count as one year of training up to a maximum of three years.

(B) Total credit for undergraduate and graduate study may not exceed a total of four years toward meeting the requirement for at least seven years of geological work.

(C) The board may consider in lieu of geological work required, the cumulative total of geological work or geological research completed by persons teaching at the college or university level, provided such work or research is equivalent to the professional requirements specified in this subsection.

(D) The board shall determine the applicability of geological work by reviewing the applicant’s documented and referenced geological work history in a responsible position. The board shall determine the adequacy of the required supervision and experience in accordance with standards adopted by rule by the board.

(c) Have successfully fulfilled the examination requirements, established by the board, designed to demonstrate that the applicant has the necessary knowledge and skill to exercise the responsibilities of the public practice of geology.

(3) A certificate of registration as a “geologist in training” may be granted to a person who has fulfilled the requirements described in subsection (2)(a) and (c) of this section.

(4) The board shall, by rule, adopt the minimum coursework requirements that an applicant must meet in order to satisfy subsection (2)(a) of this section. [1977 c.612 §§6,7; 1981 c.295 §2; 2005 c.9 §1]

Source: Section 672.555 — Application; qualifications for certificates of registration; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 696.609 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 696 / Section 696.609
696.609 Exemptions from ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995
Status: in_force

ORS 696.392 (Power of commissioner to administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas) , 696.600 (Definitions for ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995) to 696.785 (Commissioner duties when illegal commingling of funds found) and 696.995 (Civil penalties for violation of ORS 696.603, 696.606 or 696.612) do not apply to an individual licensed under ORS 696.022 (Licensing system for real estate brokers and property managers) or to those persons exempt under ORS 696.030 (Exemptions) from licensing under ORS 696.020 (License required for individuals engaged in professional real estate activities) . [1995 c.217 §5; 2001 c.300 §42; 2007 c.319 §17]

Source: Section 696.609 — Exemptions from ORS 696.392, 696.600 to 696.785 and 696.995 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors696.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 683.270 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 683 / Section 683.270
683.270 Powers and duties of board
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) To adopt and use a common seal.

(3) To employ agents and inspectors to secure evidence of and report on all violations of this chapter and to employ other necessary assistance in the carrying out of the provisions of this chapter, and to pay the same from the funds provided in ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) .

(4) To hold regular meetings at least once a year at which an examination of applicants for licenses shall be held at such places as the board shall from time to time designate, and special meetings upon request of a majority of the members of the board or upon the call of the president.

(5) To keep an accurate record of all proceedings of the board and of all of its meetings, of all prosecutions for violations of ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) , and of all examinations held for applicants for licenses, with the names and addresses of all persons taking examinations and their success or failure to pass such examinations. All the records of the board shall be public and shall be kept in the office of the board.

(6) To keep an accurate inventory of all property of the board and of the state in the possession of the board and to obtain a receipt therefor from its successor.

(7) To keep a register of optometrists which shall contain the names and addresses of all persons to whom licenses have been issued in the State of Oregon, together with the date of the issuance of the license and the place or places of business in which each optometrist is engaged, and all renewals, revocations and suspensions thereof.

(8) To grant or refuse to grant licenses as provided in ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct) and to impose any of the sanctions for any of the causes specified in ORS 683.140 (Grounds for and nature of discipline) .

(9) To administer oaths and take testimony upon granting and revoking or suspending any certificate of registration or any other certificate established by the board for the protection of the public.

(10) To designate pharmaceutical agents for topical use in the practice of optometry with the advice and guidance of the Oregon Medical Board.

(11) To adopt rules not inconsistent with the laws of this state as are necessary or proper to carry out the lawful powers and duties of the board, as may be necessary or proper to establish license fees and license terms or duration, to determine the qualifications of applicants for a license and of licensees to practice optometry in this state, and to establish educational and professional standards for such applicants, subject to the laws of this state. If an applicant fails to pass a second examination the board may adopt rules which may provide the required courses of study before further examination. [Amended by 1953 c.599 §2; 1955 c.120 §3; 1963 c.78 §1; 1967 c.22 §2; 1973 c.829 §65; 1975 c.175 §4; 1983 c.389 §4; 1985 c.103 §9; 1987 c.443 §13; 1989 c.443 §2; 1991 c.904 §5; 1991 c.967 §4; 1993 c.816 §1; 1997 c.630 §3; 2001 c.632 §4; 2007 c.818 §3]

Source: Section 683.270 — Powers and duties of board; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 678.101 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 678 / Section 678.101
678.101 Renewal of license
Status: in_force

(1) A person licensed to practice nursing shall apply to the Oregon State Board of Nursing for renewal of the license, other than a limited license, in every second year before 11:59 p.m. on the anniversary of the birthdate of the person in the odd-numbered year for persons whose birth occurred in an odd-numbered year and in the even-numbered year for persons whose birth occurred in an even-numbered year. Persons whose birthdate anniversary falls on February 29 shall be treated as if the anniversary were March 1.

(2) Each application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable renewal fee payable to the board.

(3) The board may not renew the license of a person licensed to practice nursing unless:

(a) The requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section are met; and

(b) Prior to payment of the renewal fee described in subsection (2) of this section the person completes, or provides documentation of completion within the previous 36 months, of:

(A) A one-hour pain management education program approved by the board and developed based on recommendations of the Pain Management Commission; or

(B) An equivalent pain management education program, as determined by the board.

(4) The license of any person not renewed for failure to comply with subsections (1) to (3) of this section is expired and the person shall be considered delinquent and is subject to any delinquent fee established under ORS 678.410 (Fees) .

(5) A registered nurse who has been issued a license as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or certified registered nurse anesthetist shall apply as specified by the board by rule for renewal of the license and for renewal of the authority to prescribe in every second year before 11:59 p.m. on the anniversary of the birthdate, as determined for the person’s license to practice nursing. [1957 c.316 §16 (enacted in lieu of 678.100); 1965 c.158 §1; 1969 c.71 §3; 1973 c.584 §7; 1975 c.205 §3; 1981 c.369 §5; 1987 c.79 §5; 1999 c.420 §2; 2001 c.987 §15; 2017 c.131 §1; 2019 c.358 §27; 2021 c.50 §7; 2021 c.189 §3]

Source: Section 678.101 — Renewal of license; fee; authority to prescribe , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.166 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.166
675.166 Agency oversight
Status: in_force

The Mental Health Regulatory Agency shall provide administrative and regulatory oversight and centralized service for:

(1) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, as provided in ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) ; and

(2) The Oregon Board of Psychology, as provided in ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) . [2017 c.104 §3]

Note: See note under 675.160 (Mental Health Regulatory Agency) .

Source: Section 675.166 — Agency oversight; centralized service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.527 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.527
671.527 Applicant for landscape contracting business license workers’ compensation coverage
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a landscape contracting business license that qualifies under ORS 671.525 (Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor) to be classified as a nonexempt independent contractor must provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all employees of the landscape contracting business.

(2) An applicant for a landscape contracting business license that qualifies under ORS 671.525 (Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor) to be classified as an exempt independent contractor, and that has entered into a contract with a worker leasing company or temporary service provider for the supplying of workers to the landscaping business, must verify that all leasing company or service provider employees supplied for use by the business are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. As used in this subsection, “worker leasing company” and “temporary service provider” have the meanings given those terms under ORS 656.850 (License) . [2011 c.283 §2]

Source: Section 671.527 — Applicant for landscape contracting business license workers’ compensation coverage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 673.635 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 673 / Section 673.635
673.635 Tax preparer’s application
Status: in_force

Every person desiring to be licensed as a tax preparer shall apply in writing to the State Board of Tax Practitioners. The application forms shall be approved by the board. Each application shall include or be accompanied by evidence, satisfactory to the board, that the applicant meets the qualifications prescribed in ORS 673.625 (Qualifications for tax consultant and tax preparer) . The application shall be accompanied by the examination fee as provided under ORS 673.685 (Fees) . [1973 c.387 §6; 1985 c.559 §4; 2005 c.21 §4]

Source: Section 673.635 — Tax preparer’s application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors673.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 675.990 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 675 / Section 675.990
675.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Violation of any provision of ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150) to 675.150 (Enforcement procedures) is a Class C misdemeanor.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, violation of ORS 675.020 (Practice or representation as psychologist prohibited without license) is a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) Violation of any provision of ORS 675.220 (Representation as occupational therapist or therapy assistant prohibited without license) is a Class B misdemeanor.

(3) The following shall be Class C misdemeanors:

(a) Any violation of ORS 675.520 (Use of title prohibited without license) ;

(b) Obtaining or attempting to obtain or renew an authorization to practice regulated social work by bribery or fraudulent representation;

(c) Knowingly making a false statement in connection with any application for an authorization to practice regulated social work under ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) ; or

(d) Knowingly making a false statement on any form adopted by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers in accordance with ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) , or the rules adopted under ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) to 675.600 (Duties of board) . [1963 c.396 §18; 1973 c.777 §18; subsection (2) enacted as 1977 c.858 §18; subsection (3) enacted as 1977 c.677 §11; 1979 c.769 §10; 1989 c.721 §44; subsection (1)(b) of 1995 Edition enacted as 1995 c.810 §4; 2009 c.442 §25]

Source: Section 675.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 686.600 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 686 / Section 686.600
686.600 Requirements for veterinary facility
Status: in_force

(1) A veterinary facility may not offer services related to the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry, as described in ORS 686.030 (Acts constituting practice of veterinary medicine) , unless the veterinary facility:

(a) Registers with the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board; and

(b) Designates a veterinarian licensed under this chapter to be responsible for ensuring that the veterinary facility is in compliance with this section and rules adopted by the board under this section.

(2) The board shall adopt rules establishing:

(a) The form and manner of registering under this section;

(b) The form and manner of renewing a registration under this section;

(c) Fees for registering or renewing a registration under this section; and

(d) Health and safety standards for veterinary facilities.

(3) The board may inspect a veterinary facility to ensure that the veterinary facility is in compliance with this section and rules adopted under this section.

(4) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board may suspend or revoke the registration of a veterinary facility if the veterinary facility changes ownership, does not retain a designated veterinarian with the responsibilities described in subsection (1)(b) of this section or fails to comply with this section or any rule adopted by the board under this section.

(5) Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees established under subsection (2)(c) of this section may not exceed the cost of administering this section or rules adopted under this section, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board’s budget, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board. [2015 c.628 §3; 2023 c.602 §27]

Source: Section 686.600 — Requirements for veterinary facility; inspections; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 671.525 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 671 / Section 671.525
671.525 Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for a landscape contracting business license must qualify as an independent contractor, under ORS 670.600 (Independent contractor defined) , to be licensed with the State Landscape Contractors Board.

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

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

(A) Sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies with one or more employees; and

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

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

(3) All partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies applying for a landscape contracting business license must have a federal tax identification number.

(4) If a licensee who qualifies under subsection (2)(b) of this section hires one or more employees, or falls into any of the categories set out in subsection (2)(a)(B) of this section, the licensee is subject to penalties under ORS 671.997 (Civil penalties for violations of ORS 671.510 to 671.760) and must submit proof that the licensee qualifies under subsection (2)(a) of this section.

(5) The decision of the board that a licensee is an independent contractor applies only when the licensee is performing work of the nature described in ORS 671.520 (Definitions for ORS 671.510 to 671.760) and 671.530 (Licensing requirements) . [1991 c.533 §6; 1997 c.337 §2; 2007 c.541 §12]

Source: Section 671.525 — Applicant for landscape contracting business license required to be independent contractor; classes of licensees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors671.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 680.565 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 680 / Section 680.565
680.565 Authority of Health Licensing Office and director
Status: in_force

(1) The Health Licensing Office has such authority as is reasonably necessary to administer ORS 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) to 680.565 (Authority of Health Licensing Office and director) and 680.990 (Criminal penalties) (2), including the authority to adopt rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183.

(2) The Director of the Health Licensing Office shall keep a record of all proceedings of the State Board of Denture Technology including a register of all persons licensed to practice denture technology.

(3) When the office is satisfied that the applicant for licensure under ORS 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) to 680.565 (Authority of Health Licensing Office and director) has complied with all the requirements, it shall issue to such applicant an appropriate license under ORS 680.500 (Definitions for ORS 680.500 to 680.565) to 680.565 (Authority of Health Licensing Office and director) . [1979 c.1 §11; 1981 c.313 §7; 1991 c.921 §14; 1993 c.142 §14; 1999 c.885 §30; 2005 c.648 §31; 2013 c.568 §52]

Source: Section 680.565 — Authority of Health Licensing Office and director; rules; issuance of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors680.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 689.255 — OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 689 / Section 689.255
689.255 Qualifications for licensure by examination
Status: in_force

(1) To obtain a license to engage in the practice of pharmacy, an applicant for licensure by examination shall:

(a) Have submitted a written application in the form prescribed by the State Board of Pharmacy.

(b) Have attained the age of 18 years.

(c) Be of good moral character and temperate habits.

(d) Have completed requirements for the first professional undergraduate degree as certified by a school or college of pharmacy which has been approved by the board.

(e) Have completed an internship or other program which has been approved by the board, or demonstrated to the board’s satisfaction experience in the practice of pharmacy which meets or exceeds the minimum internship requirements of the board.

(f) Have successfully passed an examination approved by the board.

(g) Have paid the fees specified by the board for examination and issuance of license.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The board shall approve the content and subject matter of each examination and determine which persons have successfully passed the examination.

(b) The examination shall be prepared to measure the competence of the applicant to engage in the practice of pharmacy. The board may employ and cooperate with any organization or consultant in the preparation and grading of an appropriate examination, but shall retain the sole discretion and responsibility of determining which applicants have successfully passed such an examination.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) All applicants for licensure by examination shall obtain professional and practical experience in the practice of pharmacy concurrent with or after college attendance, or both, under such terms and conditions as the board shall determine.

(b) The board shall establish standards for internship or any other program necessary to qualify an applicant for the licensure examination based on nationally recognized standards of practice and shall also determine the necessary qualifications of any preceptors used in any internship or other program.

(4) Any person who has received a professional degree from a school or college of pharmacy located outside the United States which has not been approved by the board, but who is otherwise qualified to apply for a license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oregon may be deemed to have satisfied the degree requirements of subsection (1)(d) of this section by verification to the board of the academic record and graduation of the person and by meeting such other requirements as the board may establish. The board may require such person to successfully pass an examination or examinations given or approved by the board to establish proficiency in English and equivalency of education of such person with qualified graduates of a degree program referred to in subsection (1)(d) of this section as a prerequisite of taking the licensure examination provided for in subsection (1)(f) of this section.

(5) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(e) or (3) of this section if the applicant provides the board with documentation of military experience that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the experience required by subsection (1)(e) or (3) of this section. [1979 c.777 §22; 1987 c.108 §4; 1999 c.59 §205; 2009 c.756 §77; 2012 c.43 §22]

Source: Section 689.255 — Qualifications for licensure by examination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors689.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).