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OR Rev Stat § 675.160 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.160 - Mental Health Regulatory Agency.

(1) The Mental Health Regulatory Agency is created to provide for the more effective coordination of administrative and regulatory functions of the regulated boards involved in protecting the public through the licensing and regulation of professions in this state that are related to behavioral and mental health. (2) The agency shall provide a uniform structure and accountability for the regulated boards under the administration of the agency to protect the public from harm. The agency’s focus is to: (a) Promote effective behavioral and mental health policy that protects the public from incompetent or unauthorized individuals and allows consumers to select a provider from a range of safe options. (b) Provide outreach and training to stakeholders to improve compliance with public health and safety standards and to involve stakeholders in the regulation of various disciplines and fields of practice. (c) Form partnerships and work in collaboration with local and state governmental agencies, educators, organizations and other affected entities to encourage diverse opinions and perspectives. (d) Provide the regulated boards with a standardized administrative forum and procedures for operation, fiscal services, licensing, enforcement and complaint resolution. (e) Resolve disputes between regulated boards regarding the scope of practice of persons with authorizations in regulated professions. [2017 c.104 §1] Note: 675.160 to 675.178 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.
OR Rev Stat § 675.163 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.163 - Definitions for ORS 675.160 to 675.178.

As used in ORS 675.160 to 675.178: (1) "Authorization" means a certificate, license, permit or registration issued by a regulated board that allows a person to practice a regulated profession. (2) "Regulated board" means a board that is listed in ORS 675.166. (3) "Regulated profession" means a profession regulated by a regulated board. [2017 c.104 §2] Note: See note under 675.160.
OR Rev Stat § 675.166 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.166 - Agency oversight; centralized service.

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 to 675.835; and (2) The Oregon Board of Psychology, as provided in ORS 675.010 to 675.150. [2017 c.104 §3] Note: See note under 675.160.
OR Rev Stat § 675.169 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.169 - Responsibilities of agency.

(1) The responsibilities of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency include, but are not limited to: (a) Budgeting; (b) Record keeping; (c) Staffing; (d) Contracting; (e) Establishing uniform and streamlined policies and procedures for the issuance and renewal of authorizations, the collection of fees and the investigation of complaints; (f) Preparing and tracking office performance measures; and (g) Implementing regulatory streamlining initiatives to reduce regulatory burdens without compromising regulatory standards. (2) The regulated boards maintain separate authority over functions including, but not limited to: (a) Contracting related to the particular board; (b) Consumer protection and investigation of complaints; (c) Establishing and collecting fees; (d) Determining the qualification of applicants to practice regulated professions; (e) Establishing application processes for the issuance of authorizations; (f) Issuing and renewing authorizations; (g) Conditioning, limiting or denying the issuance of new authorizations, suspending, revoking or refusing to renew existing authorizations and otherwise disciplining persons authorized to practice the regulated professions; (h) Imposing civil penalties; (i) Enforcing administrative rules adopted under any statute that each regulated board is charged with enforcing, including administrative rules and statutes that establish professional codes of conduct, practice standards and scopes of professional practice; and (j) Formulating and enforcing continuing education requirements. (3) Subsection (1) of this section is not intended to limit the duties, functions and powers imposed on or vested in the agency by other statutes. [2017 c.104 §4] Note: See note under 675.160.
OR Rev Stat § 675.172 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.172 - Agency expenses.

The expenses of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency shall be paid by the regulated boards as established by rule by the regulated boards in consultation with each other. [2017 c.104 §5] Note: See note under 675.160.
OR Rev Stat § 675.175 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.175 - Rules.

In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Director of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency may adopt rules necessary for the administration of the laws that the agency is charged with administering. [2017 c.104 §6] Note: See note under 675.160.
OR Rev Stat § 675.178 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.178 - Agency director appointment; powers.

(1) The Mental Health Regulatory Agency is under the supervision and control of the Director of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers and for the organization of the agency. (2) The regulated boards shall jointly appoint the director, who shall serve at the direction of the boards. If the boards cannot agree on a director, the Governor shall appoint a director from individuals suggested by each board, and the Governor’s decision is final. (3) The director is authorized to carry out the provisions of: (a) ORS 675.010 to 675.150 as prescribed by the Oregon Board of Psychology; and (b) ORS 675.715 to 675.835 as prescribed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. (4) The director may appoint officers and hire employees as necessary to assist the director in fulfilling the duties, functions and powers conferred on the director by this section. (5) The director may prescribe the duties and fix the compensation of officers appointed by the director and employees hired by the director. (6) The director has all the powers necessary for the director to fulfill the director’s duties as prescribed by the regulated boards under subsection (3) of this section. [2017 c.104 §7] Note: See note under 675.160.
OR Rev Stat § 675.210 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.210 - Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340.

As used in ORS 675.210 to 675.340, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Board" means the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board. (2) "Occupational therapist" means a person licensed to practice occupational therapy under ORS 675.210 to 675.340. (3) "Occupational therapy" means the analysis and use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, developmental or learning disabilities, psychosocial dysfunctions or the aging process in order to maximize independence, prevent disability and maintain health. The practice of occupational therapy encompasses evaluation, treatment and consultation. Specific occupational therapy services includes but is not limited to: Activities of daily living (ADL); perceptual motor and sensory integrated activity; development of work and leisure skills; the design, fabrication or application of selected orthotics or prosthetic devices; the use of specifically designed crafts; guidance in the selection and use of adaptive equipment; exercises to enhance functional performance; prevocational evaluation and training; performing and interpreting manual muscle and range of motion test; and appraisal and adaptation of environments for people with mental and physical disabilities. The services are provided individually, in groups, or through social systems. (4) "Occupational therapy assistant" means a person licensed to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist. (5) "Person" means any individual, partnership, unincorporated association or corporate body, except only an individual may be licensed under ORS 675.210 to 675.340. [1977 c.858 §1; 1981 c.250 §1; 1989 c.224 §132; 1997 c.105 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 675.220 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.220 - Representation as occupational therapist or therapy assistant prohibited without license; exception.

(1) No person shall practice occupational therapy or purport to be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, or as being able to practice occupational therapy, or to render occupational therapy services, or use the abbreviations designated by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board under ORS 675.320 unless the person is licensed in accordance with ORS 675.210 to 675.340. (2) ORS 675.210 to 675.340 do not apply to: (a) Employment as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in an institution or an agency of the federal government. (b) Persons licensed under any other law of this state to do any acts included in the definition of occupational therapy in ORS 675.210 or persons working under the direction of any such person. (c) The practice of occupational therapy which is incidental to the planned program of study for students enrolled in an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant program approved by the board. [1977 c.858 §§2,3; 1981 c.250 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 675.222 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.222 - Employing unlicensed person prohibited.

No person shall hire or employ a person to practice as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant unless the person hired or employed is licensed in accordance with ORS 675.210 to 675.340. [1991 c.791 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 675.230 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.230 - Application for licensing.

Any person desiring to be licensed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall apply in writing to the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board in the form and manner provided by the board. Each application shall include or be accompanied by evidence, satisfactory to the board, that the applicant possesses the qualifications prescribed in ORS 675.240 for applicants for licensing as an occupational therapist, or in ORS 675.250 for applicants for licensing as an occupational therapy assistant. [1977 c.858 §4; 2005 c.21 §6]
OR Rev Stat § 675.240 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.240 - Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapist; rules.

(1) Except as provided in ORS 675.270, an applicant for licensure under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 as an occupational therapist must: (a) Have successfully completed an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, with concentration in biological or physical science, psychology and sociology, and with education in selected manual skills. (b) Pass to the satisfaction of the board an examination adopted by the board to determine the fitness of the applicant for practice as an occupational therapist or be entitled to be licensed as provided in ORS 675.270. (c) Have successfully completed at least six months of supervised field work that complies with rules adopted by the board. (d) Comply with continuing education requirements as adopted by the board by rule. (e) If an applicant has been unlicensed for more than three years, complete a board-approved reentry program or retake the board-approved national examination to determine fitness for practice as an occupational therapist. (2) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(c) 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)(c) of this section. [1977 c.858 §5; 1981 c.250 §3; 1997 c.104 §1; 2007 c.316 §1; 2012 c.43 §5]
OR Rev Stat § 675.250 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.250 - Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapy assistant; rules.

(1) Except as provided in ORS 675.270, an applicant for licensure under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 as an occupational therapy assistant shall: (a) Be at least 18 years of age. (b) Have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapy assistants recognized by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board. (c) Pass an examination approved by the board to determine the fitness of the applicant for practice as an occupational therapy assistant. (d) Have successfully completed at least two months of supervised field work that complies with rules adopted by the board. (e) Comply with continuing education requirements as adopted by the board by rule. (f) If an applicant has been unlicensed for more than three years, complete a board-approved reentry program or retake the board-approved national examination to determine fitness for practice as an occupational therapy assistant. (2) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(b) or (d) of this section if the applicant provides the board with documentation of military training or experience that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the education or experience required by subsection (1)(b) or (d) of this section. [1977 c.858 §6; 1981 c.250 §4; 1997 c.104 §2; 2007 c.316 §2; 2012 c.43 §6]
OR Rev Stat § 675.270 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.270 - Licensing without examination; fee.

(1) The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may license without examination any person who applies and meets the requirements under ORS 675.210 to 675.340, and: (a) Is currently certified as an occupational therapist registered (O.T.R.) or certified occupational therapy assistant (C.O.T.A.) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; or (b) Presents proof of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States that requires standards for licensure considered by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board to be equivalent to the requirements for licensure under ORS 675.210 to 675.340. (2) Each applicant under this section shall pay a license fee, in an amount established by the board, at the time of filing an application under this section. [1977 c.858 §8; 1981 c.250 §6; 1989 c.338 §2; 1997 c.104 §3; 2003 c.130 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 675.280 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.280 - License period; fee; issuance of certificate; certificate as evidence; posting.

Licenses issued under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 shall expire on May 31 of even-numbered years. The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board shall license any person who meets the requirements of ORS 675.210 to 675.340 upon payment of a license fee in an amount established by the board. The board shall issue a certificate to each person licensed. The certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the right of the person to whom it is issued to purport to be a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant subject to the provisions of ORS 675.210 to 675.340. The certificate shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises of the occupational therapy employer. [1977 c.858 §9; 1981 c.250 §7; 1989 c.338 §3; 2003 c.130 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 675.290 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.290 - License renewal procedure; delinquent fee.

Each licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall apply to the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board prior to the expiration of a license for a renewal of a license. Each applicant for renewal of a license shall pay a renewal fee, in an amount established by the board, at the time of filing a renewal application. Any license that is not renewed before June 1 of even-numbered years, or before such date as may be specified by board rule, shall automatically lapse. The board may revive and renew any lapsed license upon payment to it of a delinquent fee in the amount of $50. However, late renewal of a license may not be granted more than three years after its expiration. [1977 c.858 §10; 1981 c.250 §8; 1989 c.338 §4; 2003 c.130 §3; 2007 c.768 §43]
OR Rev Stat § 675.300 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 17 - Occupations|Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists|Section 675.300 - Grounds and procedures for denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license; confidentiality of information.

(1) The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license or may impose probationary conditions where the licensee or applicant has: (a) Committed unprofessional conduct as defined by the standards established by the board; (b) Obtained or attempted to obtain a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts; (c) Violated any provision of ORS 675.210 to 675.340 or 675.850 or any order or rule adopted by the board; or (d) Committed gross negligence or incompetence in the performance of professional duties. (2) The board may suspend or revoke the license of any person licensed under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 if the licensee has an impairment as defined in ORS 676.303. (3) When the board proposes to refuse to issue or renew a license or proposes to revoke or suspend a license, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183. (4) Judicial review of orders under subsection (3) of this section shall be conducted in accordance with ORS chapter 183. (5) Information that the board obtains as part of an investigation into licensee or applicant conduct or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving licensee or applicant conduct is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175. [1977 c.858 §§13,14,15; 1997 c.791 §12; 2009 c.756 §9; 2011 c.132 §1; 2015 c.79 §3]