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OR Rev Stat § 701.112 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.112 - Continuation of board authority when change occurs in license status.

A lapse, surrender, suspension or other change in license status does not affect any authority otherwise granted the Construction Contractors Board to proceed with an investigation, conduct a disciplinary hearing or take disciplinary action against a person for a violation of this chapter or rules of the board, or to determine a timely complaint described in ORS 701.140. [Formerly 701.103]
OR Rev Stat § 701.114 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.114 - Change in responsible managing individual or persons exercising control of contractor.

(1) Except as provided in this subsection, a contractor licensed under this chapter shall immediately notify the Construction Contractors Board of any change in the identity, name or address of a person who holds a position with the contractor that is described in ORS 701.046 (1)(h), (i) or (j) or of a responsible managing individual for the contractor as defined in ORS 701.091. A contractor described in ORS 701.046 (2) is not required to report a change in the identity, name or address of a person described in ORS 701.046 (1)(h), (i) or (j). (2) Except as provided in this subsection, if a partner or joint venturer departs from a contractor that is a partnership or joint venture, the contractor must obtain a new license before continuing to conduct activities that require a license under this chapter. A contractor described in ORS 701.046 (2) that is a partnership or joint venture is not required to obtain a new license upon departure of a partner or joint venturer. [2007 c.114 §7; 2007 c.478 §1a; 2009 c.226 §7; 2013 c.300 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 701.115 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.115

[1971 c.740 §13; 1975 c.721 §5; 1983 c.616 §12; 1989 c.624 §6; 1989 c.928 §13; 1993 c.470 §2; 1997 c.818 §2; 1999 c.402 §25; 2001 c.196 §8; 2003 c.675 §76; 2005 c.432 §11; 2007 c.836 §25; renumbered 701.063 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 701.117 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.117 - Contractor to notify board of address change; effect of mail to last-known address.

A contractor shall notify the Construction Contractors Board of any change of address while licensed and for one year following the date the contractor’s license expires or otherwise becomes inactive. The contractor shall so notify the board within 10 days of the date upon which the change of address occurs. Initial notice of a contested case directed by the board to the last-known address of record shall be considered delivered when deposited in the United States mail and sent registered or certified or post office receipt secured. Any other communication directed by the board to the last-known address of record shall be considered delivered when deposited in the United States mail, regular mail. [Formerly 701.080; 2011 c.630 §§41,62; 2016 c.99 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 701.119 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.119 - Certification to participate in small scale local energy project program.

(1) A licensed contractor that possesses an appropriate endorsement may apply to the Construction Contractors Board for certification to participate as a primary contractor, as defined in ORS 470.050, in the construction of small scale local energy projects financed through the energy efficiency and sustainable technology loan program. The board may issue the certification to a contractor that meets the standards established by the State Department of Energy under ORS 470.560. The board may charge a reasonable fee for certifying a contractor. (2) If the board receives information that the contractor has failed to comply with the certification standards established by the department or has violated a wage and hours standard described in ORS 701.108, the board shall hold a hearing and may revoke the certification. (3) The board shall give the department notice of the issuance or revocation of a certification under this section. [2009 c.753 §51; 2013 c.8 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 701.120 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.120 - Specialized education programs; standards; specialized education notation in credentials; removal of notation; rules for use of credentials.

(1) As used in this section, a "specialized education program" means one or more of the following: (a) A structured program that is approved or certified by an appropriate state or federal agency, or by an organization recognized by the Construction Contractors Board as representing construction contractors, and is designed to educate contractors to deal with one or more specific consumer health or safety issues. (b) A board-approved program from an accredited college or university that grants a two-year or four-year degree upon successful completion of the program. (c) An apprenticeship program that is approved by the board. (2) The board may identify general contractor and specialty contractor activities that require or substantially benefit from specialized education and establish standards for programs providing specialized education in those activities. The board may recognize and adopt the program standards established by another state agency regulating the same or related activities. (3) Upon receipt of a request from a contractor who has successfully completed a specialized education program meeting board standards, the board shall note the specialized education on the contractor’s licensing record as part of the contractor’s professional credentials. The board may remove a professional credential from the contractor’s licensing record if the contractor fails to complete continuing education or other requirements imposed by the entity issuing the credential for maintaining competency in the activity, if the requirements were clearly stated in writing and provided to the contractor by the entity. (4) The board shall include professional credentials described in this section in releases of contractor licensing information by the board. The board shall adopt rules to permit the inclusion of professional credentials described in this section in advertising or other information holding forth to the public the qualifications of a contractor. [2001 c.428 §1] Note: 701.120 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 701 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 701.122 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.122 - Training requirements for individuals and businesses; testing of business license applicant; exception; rules.

(1) The Construction Contractors Board, by rule, shall impose training requirements for individuals and businesses seeking to be licensed under this chapter. The training required by the board must relate to business practices and laws affecting construction contractors. The board shall adopt standards for programs that provide training that meets the requirements of this subsection. (2) In establishing training requirements under subsection (1) of this section, the board shall take into consideration the availability of training programs within the state and shall encourage training providers to use the most up-to-date technology. The board shall recognize and grant credit for training provided by private organizations if the training program meets the standards established by the board under subsection (1) of this section. The board periodically shall review the qualifications of private organizations and instructors to determine compliance with the program standards. The board shall develop and make available to the public a list of public and private programs that provide training that meets the training requirements established by the board under subsection (1) of this section. (3) The board, by rule, shall approve a test for applicants for licensing under ORS 701.046. The test shall measure the applicant’s knowledge regarding business practices and laws that are the subject of the training required under subsection (1) of this section. (4) Subsections (1) and (3) of this section do not apply to an applicant for licensing with endorsement solely as a residential or commercial developer. [Formerly 701.072]
OR Rev Stat § 701.124 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.124

[2007 c.836 §9; renumbered 701.086 in 2013]
OR Rev Stat § 701.125 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.125

[1971 c.740 §14; 1973 c.832 §57; 1975 c.721 §6; 1983 c.180 §3; 1999 c.402 §26; 2005 c.432 §12; renumbered 701.056 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 701.128 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.128 - Suit for damages for misrepresentation.

If any person suffered costs or damages as a result of an individual providing a false or invalid Construction Contractors Board number or otherwise misleading a person with respect to licensure with the board, that person may bring suit in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover damages. The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in an action under this section. [Formerly 701.067] Note: 701.128 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 701 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 701.130 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.130

[1983 c.180 §2; 1989 c.624 §5; 1989 c.928 §14; 1991 c.703 §38; 1999 c.402 §27; 2005 c.432 §13; renumbered 701.238 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 701.133 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.133 - Notice of intent to file complaint; fees; rules.

(1) Unless otherwise provided by the Construction Contractors Board by rule, before filing a complaint under ORS 701.139, a person must send notice to the contractor that the person intends to file the complaint. The person must send the notice at least 30 days before filing the complaint. The notice must be mailed by certified mail to the last known address of the contractor as shown in board records. The board by rule may: (a) Specify the manner in which the person may show compliance with this subsection at the time of filing the complaint. (b) Provide that all or part of the requirements for sending a notice under this subsection may be waived if the contractor, by other means, has actual notice of the dispute with the person filing the complaint. (2) If the notice described in subsection (1) of this section is mailed to the contractor fewer than 45 days before expiration of the time limitation under ORS 701.143 for the board to receive the complaint, the time limitation for the board to receive the complaint does not expire until 60 days after the notice is mailed. (3) The board by rule may impose a processing fee for complaints filed under ORS 701.139. The fee amount may not exceed $100. The board may impose different processing fees for complaints processed under ORS 701.145 than for complaints processed under ORS 701.146. (4) If the board adopts rules under subsection (3) of this section, the rules: (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, must provide that a prevailing complainant recover processing fees. (b) Must provide that the board may waive or defer all or part of the processing fee upon application by the person filing the complaint that shows the person is unable to pay all or part of the fee. The application must be made under oath and notarized. The application must show the average monthly income and expenses of the complainant, assets and liabilities of the complainant and any other information required by board rule. (c) May provide for the processing fee to be waived for all complaints that are based on the furnishing of labor by a complainant to a contractor. The board may provide for processing fee waiver under this paragraph only if, in the opinion of the board, a majority of complainants who file complaints based on the furnishing of labor to contractors are eligible for fee waivers as described in paragraph (b) of this subsection. (5) Notice of a valid wage claim received under ORS 652.333 satisfies the notice of intent to file a complaint required by subsection (1) of this section. [Formerly 701.147; 2010 c.107 §§49,50; 2011 c.595 §137; 2011 c.630 §§42,43,63; 2016 c.99 §5; 2019 c.444 §6]
OR Rev Stat § 701.135 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.135

[1971 c.740 §15; 1975 c.721 §7; 1979 c.874 §3; 1981 c.618 §6; 1987 c.414 §40b; 1989 c.430 §7; 1989 c.744 §4; 1989 c.870 §§11,11a; 1989 c.928 §15; 1991 c.67 §186; 1991 c.181 §7; 1993 c.446 §1; 1995 c.216 §2; 1999 c.344 §4; 1999 c.402 §28c; 1999 c.689 §10; 2001 c.160 §3; 2001 c.196 §9; 2001 c.850 §6; 2005 c.432 §14; 2007 c.114 §10; 2007 c.648 §28b; 2007 c.793 §10; 2007 c.836 §63; renumbered 701.098 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 701.137 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.137

[Subsection (2) enacted as 1989 c.744 §2; subsection (1) enacted as 1989 c.928 §9; 1991 c.181 §8; 1995 c.771 §3; renumbered 701.102 in 1997]
OR Rev Stat § 701.138 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.138

[1991 c.598 §§1,2,5; 1999 c.402 §29; 1999 c.551 §15; 2007 c.114 §11; 2007 c.836 §27; renumbered 701.348 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 701.139 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.139 - Complaint validity; applicable resolution processes.

The Construction Contractors Board may determine the validity of a complaint described in ORS 701.140 filed against a licensed contractor. A person must file the complaint within the applicable time limitation described in ORS 701.143. The complaint must be filed and resolved as follows: (1) A complaint against a residential contractor that is not also endorsed as a commercial contractor involving work on a residential or small commercial structure must be resolved as provided in ORS 701.145. (2) A complaint against a commercial contractor that is not also endorsed as a residential contractor involving work on a small commercial or large commercial structure or an appurtenance to a large commercial structure must be resolved as provided in ORS 701.146. (3) A complaint against a contractor that is endorsed as both a residential contractor and a commercial contractor: (a) Involving work on a residential structure must be resolved as provided under ORS 701.145. (b) Involving work on a small commercial structure may be resolved as provided in ORS 701.145 or 701.146, at the complainant’s election. (c) Involving work on a large commercial structure or an appurtenance to a large commercial structure must be resolved as provided in ORS 701.146. [2001 c.197 §3; 2001 c.414 §5a; 2007 c.793 §11; 2007 c.836 §64; 2009 c.225 §2; 2011 c.170 §2; 2011 c.630 §§44,64; 2016 c.99 §6]
OR Rev Stat § 701.140 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.140 - Types of allowable complaints; restriction on processing complaint for recoupment of lien.

A complaint under ORS 701.139 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 to 87.060 and 87.075 to 87.093 under circumstances described under this subsection. The board shall process complaints described in this subsection under ORS 701.145 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 to 87.060 and 87.075 to 87.093 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 (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]
OR Rev Stat § 701.147 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.147

[2001 c.414 §5; 2001 c.414 §§5b,7b; 2003 c.75 §61; 2003 c.294 §§2,3; 2005 c.207 §3; 2007 c.793 §16; renumbered 701.133 in 2007]
OR Rev Stat § 701.149 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.149 - Status reports; alternative dispute resolution.

(1) If the Construction Contractors Board suspends the processing of a complaint because of the complaint having been submitted to a court or arbitrator or because of a court having stayed action on the complaint, the board may require that the complainant provide status reports on the pending court action or arbitration. The board may dismiss or close a complaint filed under ORS 701.139 if the complainant fails to submit status reports on a pending court action or arbitration. (2) ORS 183.605 to 183.690 do not limit in any way the ability of the board to make full use of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation or referral for arbitration, to resolve complaints against contractors filed under ORS 701.139. [2005 c.207 §2; 2007 c.793 §18; 2011 c.630 §§48,68; 2016 c.99 §10]
OR Rev Stat § 701.150 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.150 - Determination of amount to be paid from bond.

(1) If a licensed contractor fails to pay a complainant amounts due under a court judgment or under a final order of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, the Construction Contractors Board shall issue a determination stating the amount that a surety must pay the complainant. The surety shall pay the amount required under the determination as follows: (a) If the complaint was filed under ORS 701.145, the surety shall pay the amount from a bond required for a residential contractor. (b) If the complaint was filed under ORS 701.146, the surety shall pay the amount from a bond required for a commercial contractor. (2) The surety may not pay on a complaint until the surety receives notice from the board that the complaint is ready for payment. (3) Notwithstanding ORS 701.153 and 701.157, a bond is not subject to payment for a complaint that is filed more than 14 months after the earlier of: (a) The expiration or cancellation date of the license that was in force when the work that is the subject of the complaint was completed or abandoned; or (b) The date that the surety canceled the bond. [1971 c.740 §17; 1973 c.832 §60; 1981 c.618 §7; 1983 c.616 §15; 1987 c.414 §40c; 1989 c.928 §18; 1991 c.181 §11; 1997 c.387 §7; 1999 c.59 §208; 1999 c.402 §32; 2001 c.197 §16; 2001 c.427 §1a; 2007 c.793 §19; 2007 c.836 §69; 2011 c.630 §§49,69; 2016 c.99 §11]
OR Rev Stat § 701.157 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts|Section 701.157 - Satisfaction of order against commercial contractor.

(1)(a) Payments from the surety bond of a commercial contractor pursuant to Construction Contractors Board order and notice are satisfied in the following priority in any 90-day period: (A) Board orders as a result of complaints against a commercial contractor by a person furnishing labor to a contractor or owed employee benefits by a contractor have payment priority to the full extent of the bond over all other types of complaints. (B) If the complaints described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph do not exhaust the bond, then amounts due as a result of all other types of small commercial or large commercial structure complaints may be satisfied from the bond, except complaints for costs, interest and attorney fees. (C) If complaints described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph do not exhaust the bond, then complaints for costs, interest and attorney fees resulting from small commercial or large commercial structure complaints may be satisfied from the bond. (b) A 90-day period begins on the date the first complaint is filed with the board. Subsequent 90-day periods begin on the date the first complaint is filed with the board after the close of the preceding 90-day period. (2) If the total complaints filed with the board against a commercial contractor within 90 days after the board receives notice of the first complaint against the contractor exceed the amount of the bond available for those complaints, the bond shall be apportioned as the board determines, subject to the priorities established under this section. (3) If the total amounts due as a result of complaints filed with the board within 90 days after the first complaint is filed do not exceed the amount of the bond available for those complaints, all amounts due as a result of complaints filed within the 90-day period shall have priority over all complaints subsequently filed until the amount of the bond available for the payment of complaints is exhausted. [2007 c.836 §11; 2007 c.836 §53]