reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
OR Rev Stat § 694.025 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.025 - License required to deal in hearing aids; exceptions.

(1) A person may not deal in hearing aids or display a sign or in any other way advertise or represent that the person deals in hearing aids unless the person holds an active license issued by the Health Licensing Office as provided in ORS 694.015 to 694.170. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, ORS 694.015 to 694.170 do not apply to: (a) An audiologist licensed under ORS chapter 681. (b) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677. [1959 c.634 §2; 1967 c.631 §2; 1971 c.650 §29; 1985 c.227 §4; 2005 c.648 §88; 2009 c.701 §62a; 2013 c.314 §52; 2013 c.568 §111]
OR Rev Stat § 694.032 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.032 - Offer for or sale of hearing aid by direct mail; availability of fitting.

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to offer for sale or sell a hearing aid in this state by direct mail. (2) Any offer for sale or sale of a hearing aid in this state must include the availability of fitting the hearing aid in this state prior to the sale. (3) Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit advertising by mail or delivery of a hearing aid by mail if the fitting and sale were completed in this state. [1989 c.858 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 694.036 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.036 - Statement to prospective hearing aid purchaser; contents; copy retained.

(1) Prior to consummation of the sale of a hearing aid, a person dealing in hearing aids shall deliver to the prospective purchaser a written statement, signed by the person dealing in hearing aids. The statement shall be on a form prescribed by the Health Licensing Office that shall include but not be limited to all of the following: (a) The name and address of the prospective purchaser. (b) The date of the sale. (c) Specifications as to the make, serial number and model number of the hearing aid or aids sold. (d) The address or principal place of business of the person dealing in hearing aids. (e) A statement to the effect that the aid or aids delivered to the purchaser are used or reconditioned, as the case may be, if that is the fact. (f) The number of the hearing aid specialist license of the person dealing in hearing aids. (g) The terms of any guarantee or expressed warranty, if any, made to the purchaser with respect to such hearing aid or hearing aids, including that provided in ORS 646A.460 to 646A.476 and 694.042. (h) The address of the office and the procedure for making a complaint under ORS 694.015 to 694.170. (i) In no smaller type than the largest used in the body copy portion, the following bordered statement: ______________________________________________________________________________ It is desirable that a person seeking help with a hearing problem (especially for the first time) consult an ear doctor and obtain a clinical hearing evaluation. Although hearing aids are often recommended for hearing problems, another form of treatment may be necessary. ______________________________________________________________________________ (j) The signature of the prospective purchaser indicating that the prospective purchaser has read and understands the information contained in the statement. (2) A duplicate copy of the statement required under subsection (1) of this section shall be kept for seven years by the person selling the hearing aid. The statement shall be made available to the office upon request. [1975 c.673 §2 (enacted in lieu of 694.035); 1985 c.227 §5; 1999 c.81 §2; 1999 c.885 §44; 2005 c.648 §90; 2009 c.701 §55; 2013 c.568 §112]
OR Rev Stat § 694.055 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.055 - Application for license; qualifications; fee.

An applicant for licensure under this chapter shall pay the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576 and shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Health Licensing Office that the applicant: (1) Is a person 18 years of age or older. (2) Has graduated from high school or has been awarded a certificate for passing an approved high school equivalency test such as the General Educational Development (GED) test. (3) Has completed the training and has the experience required under ORS 694.065. [1959 c.634 §4; 1967 c.631 §4; 1973 c.182 §7; 1973 c.827 §76; 1985 c.227 §7; 1993 c.133 §3; 1997 c.319 §1; 2001 c.104 §274; 2003 c.547 §78; 2005 c.648 §92; 2013 c.314 §53; 2013 c.568 §145; 2017 c.66 §27]
OR Rev Stat § 694.065 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.065 - Training and experience requirements; licensing examination; rules.

(1) Before an applicant may take the qualifying examination for licensure under ORS 694.015 to 694.170, the applicant must: (a) Meet the training and experience requirements established by the Health Licensing Office by rule; (b) Meet the training requirements for licensure as an audiologist or for certification of a licensed physician by the American Board of Otolaryngology; or (c) Meet the requirements for certification by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences. (2) An individual seeking to obtain the experience and training specified in subsection (1)(a) of this section necessary to take the examination shall obtain a trainee registration from the office pursuant to rules adopted by the office. A trainee registration issued pursuant to this subsection shall allow the holder of the registration to obtain training and experience under the direct supervision of a hearing aid specialist licensed in the State of Oregon or an audiologist licensed under ORS chapter 681. An audiologist who supervises trainees must comply with ORS 694.015 to 694.170 and rules adopted under ORS 694.015 to 694.170, and is subject to ORS 694.991, when supervising trainees. (3) Examination of applicants for licensure under ORS 694.015 to 694.170 shall be held at least once each quarter at such times and places as the office may determine. (4) Timely and appropriate notice of the time and place of the examination shall be given to each applicant and to each licensed hearing aid specialist or audiologist supervising a temporary hearing aid specialist pursuant to rules adopted by the office. (5) The office, in consultation with the Advisory Council on Hearing Aids, shall adopt rules establishing standards for examination scope, format, minimum acceptable performance and reexamination qualifications. The examination shall be sufficiently thorough to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of the applicant to practice as a hearing aid specialist. The examination may be in the form of written, oral or practical demonstration of skills, or a combination of any such types. [1959 c.634 §§5,5a; 1967 c.631 §5; 1985 c.227 §8; 1993 c.133 §4; 1997 c.319 §2; 1999 c.885 §45; 2003 c.547 §79; 2005 c.648 §93; 2009 c.701 §57; 2013 c.314 §53a; 2013 c.568 §115]
OR Rev Stat § 694.085 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.085 - Licensing; fees; rules.

(1) Subject to ORS 676.612, the Health Licensing Office shall grant a hearing aid specialist license to each applicant, without discrimination, who possesses the required training and experience and who satisfactorily passes the examination and pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576. The license is effective for one year following issuance. (2) The office shall waive the examination required under subsection (1) of this section and grant a license to an applicant who: (a) Is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or, if not so certified, satisfies the office that the applicant possesses equivalent training and education achievements; and (b) Passes an examination related to Oregon law in the area of hearing aid dispensing and pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the office may adopt rules for the issuance of a temporary license to an applicant who has not yet passed the examination if the applicant otherwise meets the qualifications for licensure. [1959 c.634 §7; 1973 c.182 §8; 1977 c.873 §14; 1985 c.227 §9; 1991 c.703 §36; 1993 c.133 §5; 1995 c.280 §26; 1997 c.249 §210; 2001 c.104 §275; 2003 c.547 §80; 2009 c.701 §62b; 2013 c.82 §7; 2013 c.314 §54; 2013 c.568 §116]
OR Rev Stat § 694.115 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.115 - Notice to Health Licensing Office of place of business; notice to licensees by office.

(1) A person who holds a license shall notify the Health Licensing Office in writing of the regular address of the place or places where the person deals or intends to deal in hearing aids. (2) The office shall keep a record of the places of business of persons who hold a license. (3) Any notice required to be given by the office to a person who holds a license may be given by mailing it to the address of the last place of business of which the person has notified the office. [1959 c.634 §11; 1967 c.631 §8; 1985 c.227 §11; 2001 c.104 §277; 2005 c.648 §95; 2013 c.568 §117]
OR Rev Stat § 694.147 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.147 - Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office.

(1) 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 against any person dealing in hearing aids for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 694.015 to 694.170, or the rules adopted thereunder. (2) The office may also impose disciplinary sanctions against a person dealing in hearing aids for any of the following causes: (a) Failing or refusing to honor or to perform as represented any promise, agreement, warranty or representation in connection with the promotion, dispensing or fitting of a hearing aid. (b) Advertising a particular model, type or kind of hearing aid for sale that purchasers or prospective purchasers responding to the advertisement cannot purchase. (c) Failing to adhere to practice standards established by ORS 694.142 or rules adopted by the office. [2003 c.547 §83; 2005 c.648 §98; 2013 c.568 §120]
OR Rev Stat § 694.155 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.155 - Powers and duties of Health Licensing Office; rules.

The powers and duties of the Health Licensing Office with regard to dealing in hearing aids are as follows: (1) To authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 694.015 to 694.170. (2) To determine training and experience requirements prerequisite to taking the examination and to supervise and administer qualifying examinations to test the knowledge and proficiency of applicants for licensure. (3) To provide for waivers of examinations by rule. (4) To license persons who apply to the office and who have qualified to deal in hearing aids. (5) To purchase and maintain or rent audiometric equipment and facilities necessary to carry out the examination of applicants for licensure. (6) To issue and renew licenses and temporary licenses. (7) To suspend or revoke licenses in the manner provided in ORS chapter 183. (8) To appoint representatives to conduct or supervise the examination of applicants for licensure. (9) To designate the time and place for examining applicants for licensure. (10) To adopt rules not inconsistent with the laws of this state which are necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 694.015 to 694.170. (11) With the advice of the Advisory Council on Hearing Aids, to prescribe safety and sanitation requirements, to require the periodic inspection of the audiometric testing equipment and to carry out the periodic inspection of facilities of persons who deal in hearing aids. (12) To appoint or employ subordinate employees. (13) To adopt rules specifying exemptions relating to assistive listening devices. [1959 c.634 §23; 1967 c.631 §12; 1985 c.227 §16; 1993 c.133 §9; 1999 c.885 §46; 2005 c.648 §99; 2013 c.82 §6; 2013 c.568 §121]
OR Rev Stat § 694.165 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.165 - Advisory Council on Hearing Aids; qualifications; terms; compensation and expenses.

(1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Advisory Council on Hearing Aids. The council shall consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor. (2) Members of the council must be residents of this state. A member of the council may not be a member or employee of the office. (3) Membership on the council shall consist of: (a) One member who is licensed to practice medicine in this state and holds a certificate of qualification from the American Board of Otolaryngology; (b) One member who holds a clinical certification in audiology with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a member in good standing with that association; (c) Four members who are experienced in the fitting of hearing aids and possess the qualifications provided in ORS 694.055; and (d) One member who is a consumer of hearing aids and does not possess the professional qualifications of the other members. (4) The term of office of each member of the council is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Vacancies shall be filled by the Governor by appointment for the unexpired term. A member shall hold the member’s office until the appointment and qualification of a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a person serves two consecutive full terms, a period of at least four years must elapse before the person is again eligible for appointment to serve on the council. (5) Members of the council are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. [1959 c.634 §§16,17,19,20; 1967 c.631 §13; 1969 c.314 §95; 1985 c.227 §17; 1995 c.167 §1; 1999 c.885 §47; 2005 c.648 §100; 2009 c.701 §61; 2013 c.568 §122]
OR Rev Stat § 694.170 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.170 - Duties of council.

(1) The Advisory Council on Hearing Aids shall have the responsibility and duty of advising the Health Licensing Office in all matters relating to ORS 694.015 to 694.170 including standards of practice and professional conduct, shall prepare the examinations required by ORS 694.015 to 694.170 subject to the approval of the office and shall assist the office in carrying out the provisions of ORS 694.015 to 694.170. (2) The office shall consider and be guided by the recommendations of the council in all matters relating to ORS 694.015 to 694.170. [1959 c.634 §21; 1999 c.885 §48; 2003 c.547 §85; 2005 c.648 §101; 2013 c.568 §123]
OR Rev Stat § 694.305 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.305

[1973 c.199 §1; renumbered 681.205]
OR Rev Stat § 694.315 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.315

[1973 c.199 §2; renumbered 681.220]
OR Rev Stat § 694.325 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.325

[1973 c.199 §4; renumbered 681.230]
OR Rev Stat § 694.335 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.335

[1973 c.199 §3; renumbered 681.250]
OR Rev Stat § 694.345 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.345

[1973 c.199 §5; renumbered 681.260]
OR Rev Stat § 694.355 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.355

[1973 c.199 §20; renumbered 681.270]
OR Rev Stat § 694.365 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.365

[1973 c.199 §22; renumbered 681.280]
OR Rev Stat § 694.375 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.375

[1973 c.199 §21; renumbered 681.290]
OR Rev Stat § 694.385 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.385

[1973 c.199 §6; renumbered 681.300]
OR Rev Stat § 694.395 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.395

[1973 c.199 §23; renumbered 681.310]
OR Rev Stat § 694.405 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.405

[1973 c.199 §25; renumbered 681.320]
OR Rev Stat § 694.415 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.415

[1973 c.199 §19; renumbered 681.330]
OR Rev Stat § 694.425 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.425

[1973 c.199 §24; renumbered 681.340]
OR Rev Stat § 694.435 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.435

[1973 c.199 §26; renumbered 681.350]
OR Rev Stat § 694.445 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.445

[1973 c.199 §7; renumbered 681.400]
OR Rev Stat § 694.455 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.455

[1973 c.199 §§9,11; renumbered 681.410]
OR Rev Stat § 694.465 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.465

[1973 c.199 §18; renumbered 681.420]
OR Rev Stat § 694.475 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.475

[1973 c.199 §§12,13; renumbered 681.430]
OR Rev Stat § 694.485 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.485

[1973 c.199 §14; renumbered 681.440]
OR Rev Stat § 694.495 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.495

[1973 c.199 §15; renumbered 681.450]
OR Rev Stat § 694.505 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.505

[1973 c.199 §16; renumbered 681.460]
OR Rev Stat § 694.515 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.515

[1973 c.199 §17; renumbered 681.470]
OR Rev Stat § 694.525 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.525

[1973 c.199 §27; renumbered 681.480]
OR Rev Stat § 694.991 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists|Section 694.991 - Penalties; concurrent jurisdiction of offenses.

(1) Violation of any provision of ORS 694.025 and 694.032 is a Class B misdemeanor. (2) Justice courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit courts of violations listed in subsection (1) of this section. [1959 c.634 §§25,26; subsection (3) enacted as 1973 c.199 §28; subsection (3) renumbered 681.991; 2003 c.547 §87; 2005 c.648 §103; 2009 c.701 §63]
OR Rev Stat § 695.210 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 695 - Watch Dealers|Section 695.210 - Definitions for ORS 695.210 to 695.240.

As used in ORS 695.210 to 695.240, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Consumer" means a person who buys for the person’s own use, or for the use of another, but not for resale. (2) "Person" means an individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation engaged in the business of selling watches. (3) "Secondhand watch" means: (a) A watch which, as a whole, or the case thereof, or the movement thereof, has been sold to a consumer. However, a watch which has been so sold, and is thereafter returned within a period of six months from the date of the original sale, either through an exchange or for credit, to the same person who sold the watch to the consumer, shall not be deemed to be a secondhand watch for the purpose of ORS 695.210 to 695.240 if the vendor keeps a written record setting forth the name and address of the consumer, the date of the sale to the consumer, the name of the watch or its maker, and the serial number, if any, on the case and the movement of the watch, or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks, such record to be kept for at least three years from the date of the sale of the watch. (b) Any watch whose case or movement, serial numbers or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks have been erased, defaced, removed, altered or covered.
OR Rev Stat § 695.220 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 695 - Watch Dealers|Section 695.220 - Secondhand watch tag requirement.

Any person who sells, exchanges, offers to sell or exchange, exposes for sale or exchange, or possesses with intent to sell or exchange, a secondhand watch, shall affix and keep affixed to the same a tag with the words "secondhand" legibly written or printed thereon in the English language.
OR Rev Stat § 695.230 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 695 - Watch Dealers|Section 695.230 - Delivery of invoice to vendee; contents; duplicate invoice.

Any person who sells a secondhand watch shall deliver to the vendee a written invoice setting forth the name and address of the vendor, the name and address of the vendee, the date of the sale, the name of the watch or its maker, and the serial numbers, if any, or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks on its case and movement. If the serial numbers, or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks have been erased, defaced, removed, altered or covered, this shall be set forth in the invoice. A duplicate of the invoice shall be kept on file by the vendor of the secondhand watch for at least one year from the date of the sale thereof.
OR Rev Stat § 695.240 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 695 - Watch Dealers|Section 695.240 - Advertising secondhand watches.

Any person advertising in any manner secondhand watches for sale shall state clearly in such advertising that the watches so advertised are secondhand watches.
OR Rev Stat § 695.990 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 695 - Watch Dealers|Section 695.990 - Penalties.

Violation of any of the provisions of ORS 695.210 to 695.240 is a Class A misdemeanor. [Amended by 1981 c.821 §13; 2011 c.597 §285]