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811-001-0001 Notice of Proposed Rule Prior to the adoption, amendment or repeal of any administrative rule, the Board shall give notice of its intended action: (1) In the Secretary of State's bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 at least 21 days prior to the effective date; (2) By mailing, and delivering by electronic mail, a copy of the notice to persons on the Board's mailing list established pursuant to ORS 183.335(7) at least 28 days prior to the effective date; and (3) Delivered only by electronic mail, at least 49 days before the effective date, to the persons specified in subsection (15) of ORS 183.335. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.341 History: BCE 8-2019, amend filed 05/30/2019, effective 05/31/2019 BCE 3-2000, cert. ef. 8-23-00 CE 5-1997, f. & cert. ef. 12-19-97 CE 1-1993, f. 3-1-93, cert. ef. 4-1-93 2CE 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-15-82
811-001-0005 Model Rules of Procedure Pursuant to the provisions of ORS 183.341, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners adopts the Attorney General's Uniform and Model Rules of Procedure under the Administrative Procedures Act July 2014, these rules shall be controlling except as otherwise required by statute or rule. [ED. NOTE: The full text of the Attorney General’s Model Rules of Procedure is available from the office of the Attorney General or Board of Chiropractic Examiners.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.341 History: BCE 1-2019, minor correction filed 02/14/2019, effective 02/14/2019 BCE 3-2018, amend filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/10/2018 BCE 2-2018, minor correction filed 01/09/2018, effective 01/09/2018 BCE 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-12 BCE 2-2007, f. 11-30-07, cert. ef. 1-31-08 BCE 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 6-7-04 BCE 3-2000, cert. ef. 8-23-00 CE 4-1997, f. & cert. ef. 11-3-97 CE 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-30-95 CE 1-1993, f. 3-1-93, cert. ef. 4-1-93 CE 2-1988, f. & cert. ef. 7-1-88 2CE 4-1986, f. & ef. 7-3-86 2CE 3-1984, f. & ef. 11-26-84 2CE 3-1981, f. & ef. 11-27-81 2CE 1-1978, f. 6-16-78, ef. 7-1-78 2CE 12, f. 11-20-73, ef. 12-11-73 2CE 10, f. 2-3-72, ef. 2-15-72
811-001-0010 Rules of Procedure in Contested Cases (1) In addition to the requirements of the Attorney General's Model Rules of Procedure adopted by the Board, the notice to parties in contested cases may include a statement that an answer to the allegations will be requested and, if so, the consequences of failure to answer. (2) A hearing request, and answer when requested, shall be made in writing to the Board by the party or their attorney and an answer shall include the following: (a) An admission or denial of each factual matter alleged in the notice; (b) A short and plain statement of each relevant affirmative defense the party may have. (3) Except for good cause shown: (a) Factual matters alleged in the notice and not denied in the answer shall be presumed admitted; (b) Failure to raise a particular defense in the answer will be considered a waiver of such defense; (c) New matters alleged in the answer (affirmative defenses) shall be presumed to be denied by the agency; and (d) Evidence shall not be taken on any issue not raised in the notice and answer. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183 History: BCE 8-2019, amend filed 05/30/2019, effective 05/31/2019 BCE 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-12 2CE 1-1985, f. & ef. 2-15-85
811-001-0025 Procedure in Disciplinary Proceedings All proceedings relating to the refusal to grant, suspension, or revocation of a license to practice chiropractic or for the reissuance or reinstatement of a license which has been suspended or revoked or for the disciplining of licensing in any manner shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Rules of Administrative Procedure which are filed with the Secretary of State in accordance with the OAR 811-001-0005. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 & 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.341 & 684.155(8) History: BCE 5-2024, amend filed 11/25/2024, effective 11/25/2024 BCE 10-2019, renumbered from 811-010-0020, filed 10/07/2019, effective 10/07/2019 2CE 1-1978, f. 6-16-78, ef. 7-1-78 2CE 9, f. 10-16-70 2CE 3, f. 10-9-59
811-001-0060 Purchase of Board-Provided Materials For the following materials and services available to the public and licensees, the OBCE may charge as follows: (1) List of licensees: $25.00. (2) Ornamental wall certificate: $50.00. (3) Requests requiring records search: Labor — $25.00 per hour or partial hour. (4) The OBCE may charge for pamphlets and/or forms developed by the agency. Costs will be determined by the actual costs of printing and handling incurred by the OBCE. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 192 & 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 192.440 & 684.155(4) History: BCE 6-2024, amend filed 11/25/2024, effective 11/25/2024 BCE 8-2019, amend filed 05/30/2019, effective 05/31/2019 BCE 2-1998, f. & cert. ef. 5-29-98 CE 4-1993, f. & cert. ef. 5-26-93 CE 3-1993(Temp),f. & cert. ef. 3-16-93
811-010-0008 Fees All fees paid under these rules are non-refundable and are not prorated. All fees shall be paid by any electronic means supported by the payment portal. (1) The following fees apply to chiropractic physician applicants and licensees: (a) Initial application and background check fee: $495; (b) Initial application and background check fee for reciprocity candidates: $495; (c) Initial license fee: $234; (d) Active annual registration fee: $663; (e) Senior active annual registration: $491.40; (f) Inactive annual registration: $351; and (g) Delinquent fee for late renewal: $150 per week. (2) The following fees apply to chiropractic assistant applicants and certificate holders: (a) Initial application, certification, and background check fee: $175; (b) Annual renewal: $117; (c) Delinquent fee for late renewal during the 30 day grace period immediately following the renewal date: $25; and (d) Delinquent fee for late renewal after the 30 day grace period: $50. (3) The criminal background check fee applies to applicants, chiropractic physicians and assistants: $45. (4) The Oregon Health Authority’s Healthcare Workforce Survey fee applies to both chiropractic physicians and chiropractic assistants: $2. (5) If issued, the following fees apply to civil penalty citations: (a) Failing to notify the OBCE within 30 days of changes to email, business, and mailing addresses: $50; (b) Failing to pay any fines or fees owed to the OBCE: $50 per month of non-payment; (c) Failing to comply with continuing education requirements: (A) Chiropractic physicians: $250 plus $50 per credit hour not completed, or proof provided; (B) Chiropractic assistant: $15.00 per credit not completed; (d) Failing to attend the Introduction to the Board meeting when required by the OBCE: $250; (e) Failing to notify the OBCE within 10 days that licensee is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, or arrested for a felony crime: $125 per week; (f) Failing to release patient records upon written request within 30 days: $250; (g) Failing to provide notice when leaving, selling, or retiring from the chiropractic office where the chiropractic physician has provided chiropractic services no later than 30 days prior to the last date the chiropractic physician worked at that location: $500. (h) Failing to notify the OBCE of designated records custodian: $500. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 684.155 History: BCE 2-2025, amend filed 02/04/2025, effective 02/04/2025 BCE 8-2024, amend filed 11/25/2024, effective 11/25/2024 BCE 4-2024, amend filed 09/27/2024, effective 10/15/2024 BCE 10-2023, amend filed 08/21/2023, effective 10/01/2023 BCE 2-2023, amend filed 04/03/2023, effective 04/03/2023 BCE 14-2021, amend filed 11/29/2021, effective 11/29/2021 BCE 8-2020, amend filed 10/21/2020, effective 10/21/2020 BCE 3-2020, adopt filed 03/30/2020, effective 03/30/2020
811-010-0015 Filing Addresses Each licensee and certificate holder shall provide their current business and mailing addresses, including all practice locations, with the OBCE. Each licensee and certificate holder shall also provide their current electronic mail address. Licensees and certificate holders shall notify the OBCE in writing, giving the new mailing and electronic mail addresses within 30 calendar days of any change. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 684.054 History: BCE 3-2025, amend filed 02/04/2025, effective 02/04/2025 BCE 9-2019, amend filed 07/31/2019, effective 07/31/2019 BCE 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-17 CE 3-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-17-90 2CE 1-1978, f. 6-16-78, ef. 7-1-78 2CE 9, f. 10-16-70 2CE 3, f. 10-9-59
811-010-0021 Name Changes (1) Each licensee and certificate holder shall update any name changes with the OBCE by providing a completed Name Change Affidavit and copies of necessary documentation. (2) Licensees and certificate holders shall notify the OBCE in writing (email) within 30 calendar days of any change. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 684.054 History: BCE 1-2026, adopt filed 01/30/2026, effective 02/01/2026
811-010-0025 Display of Renewal Certificate Licensees are not required to display a current annual Certificate of Registration. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 684.155 History: BCE 4-2021, amend filed 05/18/2021, effective 05/18/2021 BCE 9-2019, amend filed 07/31/2019, effective 07/31/2019 BCE 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-17 BCE 3-2000, cert. ef. 8-23-00 2CE 1-1978, f. 6-16-78, ef. 7-1-78 2CE 9, f. 10-16-70 2CE 3, f. 10-9-59
811-010-0040 Duty to Report (1) It shall be the duty of every licensee to file a complaint or notify the OBCE's Executive Director or designated staff of any perceived violation of law or rule. (2) Any person who reports or provides factual information to the OBCE under this rule and who provides such information in good faith shall not be subject to suit for civil damages as a result thereof. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 684.200 History: BCE 4-2025, amend filed 02/04/2025, effective 02/04/2025 BCE 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-17 CE 1-1993, f. 3-1-93, cert. ef. 4-1-93 2CE 6-1983, f. 11-22-83, ef. 12-1-83 2CE 1-1978, f. 6-16-78, ef. 7-1-78 2CE 9, f. 10-16-70 2CE 3, f. 10-9-59
811-010-0045 Chiropractic Students (1) Students enrolled in an accredited Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) chiropractic institution may obtain clinic instruction hours at a licensee's office while under the immediate on-site supervision of a licensed chiropractic physician, upon written notification to the OBCE by the institution's clinic administrator. (2) Students shall not represent themselves, nor allow others to represent them, as “Doctor” in any written, verbal, or digital format. (3) In lieu of chiropractic assistant initial training and the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) chiropractic assistant examination, official transcripts shall be sent to the OBCE showing a passing grade of physiological therapeutic coursework from an approved institution. (a) Application procedure shall be pursuant to OAR 811-010-0110. (b) Students working as certified chiropractic assistants shall comply with OAR 811-010-0110. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 684.020 & 648.150 History: BCE 7-2022, amend filed 11/22/2022, effective 11/22/2022 BCE 9-2019, amend filed 07/31/2019, effective 07/31/2019 BCE 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 5-29-02 CE 4-1993, f. & cert. ef. 5-26-93 2CE 4-1985, f. 11-13-85, ef. 12-1-85 2CE 2-1984, f. 8-14-84, ef. 9-1-84 2CE 2-1979, f. 8-15-79, ef. 9-15-79 2CE 1-1978, f. 6-16-78, ef. 7-1-78 2CE 9, f. 10-16-70 2CE 3, f. 10-9-59
811-010-0066 Reciprocity A person licensed to practice chiropractic under the laws of another state or states for at least five years may apply for reciprocity with the OBCE for a chiropractic license in Oregon. An application and fee shall be submitted and must be accompanied by all items required by ORS 684.040 (1) through (4), and the following: (1) The applicant will present a certified transcript from the chiropractic regulatory licensing body in the state(s) where licensed equivalent to the Oregon Specifics Examination and a state or national examination in physiotherapy. (2) The OBCE may also require successful completion of a state or national written and/or oral examination if no official transcript is available. (3) The applicant will furnish a certified statement from the chiropractic regulatory licensing body in the state(s) where licensed, that the applicant is not the subject of any pending or past disciplinary actions in that state. (4) Any applicant for reciprocity, licensed in another state prior to July 1, 1992, is not required to have passed the Part III examination given by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. (5) Upon qualification for licensure, the applicant will submit the initial license fee. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 684. 040 & 684.060 History: BCE 5-2025, amend filed 02/04/2025, effective 02/04/2025 BCE 9-2019, amend filed 07/31/2019, effective 07/31/2019 BCE 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-17 BCE 3-2015, f. 6-8-15, cert. ef. 7-1-15 BCE 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 5-29-02 BCE 3-2000, cert. ef. 8-23-00 CE 4-1997, f. & cert. ef. 11-3-97 CE 1-1993, f. 3-1-93, cert. ef. 4-1-93 2CE 2-1985, f. 11-13-85, ef. 12-1-85 2CE 2-1983, f. 7-19-83, ef. 8-1-83 2CE 3-1982, f. 7-1-82, ef. 8-1-82
811-010-0068 Temporary Chiropractic License for Spouses or Domestic Partners of Active Duty Armed Forces of the United States Stationed in Oregon (1) A temporary license to practice chiropractic shall be issued to the spouse or domestic partner of an active duty armed forces personnel when the following requirements are met: (a) A completed application, which includes a criminal background check, and payment of fee is received by the OBCE; (b) Satisfactory evidence of having graduated from a school, college, institution, or university of chiropractic accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education; (c) Submission of a copy of the orders assigning the active duty member to an assignment in Oregon; (d) The spouse or domestic partner holds a current license in another state to practice chiropractic at the level of application; (e) The license is unencumbered and verified as active and current through processes defined by the OBCE; and (f) Satisfactory evidence of successfully passing a clinical examination administered by any state, national testing agency, or other Board-recognized testing agency. (g) The spouse or domestic partner is not required to take Oregon specific exams, nor be required to have completed 36 hours of minor surgery/proctology coursework for temporary licensure. (2) The temporary license shall expire on the following date, whichever occurs first: (a) Oregon is no longer the duty station of the active armed forces member; (b) The license in the state used to obtain a temporary license expires; or (c) 6 months after the issuance of the temporary license. (3) Temporary license holders are responsible to comply with ORS Chapter 684, OAR Chapter 811, and any other laws and rules governing the practice of chiropractic and chiropractic physicians. (4) This temporary license is not renewable. If the dates in section (2) of this rule are exceeded and the spouse or domestic partner continues to practice in Oregon, the spouse or domestic partner must apply for an active Oregon license. This license must be obtained using the processes and fees established for permanent licensure. Continuing to work in Oregon when the temporary license has expired will be considered practicing without a valid license and is subject to Board action. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: HB 3030(1)(2a) (2019) & SB 688(1)(2a) (2019) History: BCE 13-2025, amend filed 10/24/2025, effective 10/25/2025 BCE 6-2025, amend filed 02/04/2025, effective 02/04/2025 BCE 1-2020, adopt filed 01/22/2020, effective 01/22/2020
811-010-0071 Board Members (1) Members of the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall maintain a position of strict neutrality and confidentiality. (2) Board members shall receive a per diem of $200 a day for board meetings, board subcommittee meetings, conference attendance, and presentations. (3) Board members shall receive a per diem of $200 a day for board meeting preparation or other assigned work of the Board, not to exceed a total of $600. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 684.150 History: BCE 1-2020, amend filed 01/22/2020, effective 01/22/2020 BCE 9-2019, amend filed 07/31/2019, effective 07/31/2019 BCE 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-17 BCE 2-2009, f. & cert. ef. 12-22-09 BCE 1-1998, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-98 2CE 1-1978, f. 6-16-78, ef. 7-1-78 2CE 9, f. 10-16-70
811-010-0080 Attendance at Board Meetings (1) The Board is composed of seven members appointed by the Governor of the State of Oregon and subject to confirmation by the Senate. (2) Four members present at any meeting shall constitute a quorum and therefore the regular or special business of the Board may be conducted. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 684.130 & 684.140 History: BCE 9-2019, amend filed 07/31/2019, effective 07/31/2019 CE 4-1997, f. & cert. ef. 11-3-97 2CE 1-1978, f. 6-16-78, ef. 7-1-78 2CE 9, f. 10-16-70 2CE 3, f. 10-9-59
811-010-0089 Competency Examination The Board may at any time direct and order a mental, physical, or professional competency examination or any combination thereof, and make such investigations in order to fully inform itself with respect to the performance or conduct of a licensee or certificate holder pursuant to ORS 684.100(5), (6) and (7): (1) The professional competency examination shall be administered as a written or oral examination. The Board may elect to administer one or both examinations or may elect to use a nationally recognized competency examination such as the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Part IV or Special Purposes Examination for Competency (SPEC). The Board may elect to use other methods of competency examination, including, but not limited to, psychological examinations conducted by a board-approved licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. (a) The written examination shall be determined by the Board according to ORS 684.100(5), (6) and (7); (b) The Board shall make a determination of the passing grade. When the Board elects to use either the NBCE Part IV or SPEC examination, the passing grade suggested by the NBCE shall be adopted. (2) The examinee shall be given no less than two weeks' notice of the date, time, and place of any examination administered. (3) Failure to achieve a passing grade on any competency examination shall constitute grounds for suspension or revocation of examinee's license or certificate by the Board. (4) Any licensee or certificate holder, by practicing chiropractic or acting as a certified chiropractic assistant, shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to any competency examination including a mental or physical examination when so directed by the Board and to have waived all objection to the admissibility of information derived from such mental or physical or professional competency examination on the grounds of statutory privileged communications. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 684.100(6) History: BCE 12-2019, amend filed 10/10/2019, effective 10/10/2019 BCE 3-2000, cert. ef. 8-23-00 CE 4-1990, f. & cert. ef. 5-17-90 CE 1-1987, f. 2-13-87, ef. 3-1-87 2CE 1-1981, f. 4-8-81, ef. 6-1-81
811-010-0090 Food and Drugs (1) Chiropractic physicians and certified chiropractic assistants are prohibited from administering, dispensing, or prescribing drugs requiring a prescription pursuant to state or federal law unless licensed to do so under another health regulatory licensing body. (2) Chiropractic physicians are authorized to issue orders for, or procure, anesthetics, antiseptics, opaque media for X-ray diagnosis as authorized by section (1) of ORS 684.025, and other items that may fall within the provisions of the Chiropractic Act. (3) A person has received training in the administration of emergency use of oxygen if the person has completed a course in emergency medical procedures that includes the use of emergency oxygen at a chiropractic college (or a qualified post graduate education provider), or otherwise can demonstrate familiarity with the protocols for emergency oxygen use. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 684.015 & 684.025 History: BCE 12-2019, amend filed 10/10/2019, effective 10/10/2019 BCE 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-17 BCE 1-2007, f. & cert. ef. 11-30-07 BCE 3-2000, cert. ef. 8-23-00 2CE 1-1978, f. 6-16-78, ef. 7-1-78 2CE 9, f. 10-16-70 2CE 3, f. 10-9-59
811-010-0093 Guide to Policy and Practice Questions The Board's Guide to Policy and Practice Questions, originally dated January 14, 1998, and last revised October 22, 2025, is hereby adopted. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 684.150 & 684.155 History: BCE 1-2026, amend filed 01/30/2026, effective 02/01/2026 BCE 12-2025, amend filed 08/27/2025, effective 08/27/2025 BCE 9-2024, amend filed 11/25/2024, effective 11/25/2024 BCE 7-2023, amend filed 07/28/2023, effective 07/28/2023 BCE 3-2023, amend filed 04/03/2023, effective 04/03/2023 BCE 8-2022, amend filed 11/22/2022, effective 11/22/2022 BCE 12-2021, amend filed 09/22/2021, effective 09/22/2021 BCE 10-2020, amend filed 11/23/2020, effective 11/23/2020 BCE 4-2020, amend filed 05/13/2020, effective 05/13/2020 BCE 12-2019, amend filed 10/10/2019, effective 10/10/2019 BCE 10-2018, amend filed 10/09/2018, effective 10/10/2018 BCE 8-2018, amend filed 06/14/2018, effective 06/15/2018 BCE 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-17 BCE 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 6-6-13 BCE 1-2007, f. & cert. ef. 11-30-07 BCE 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 3-27-06 BCE 1-2003, f. & cert. ef. 9-17-03 BCE 3-2000, cert. ef. 8-23-00 BCE 3-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-4-98