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2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 699 - Innkeepers and Hotelkeepers › Section 699.060 - Posting of law.

Every hotelkeeper and innkeeper within this state shall keep a copy of ORS 87.156, 164.125, 164.245 and 699.005 to 699.060 printed in not less than eight-point type, posted in not less than 10 conspicuous places in hotels or inns having 250 or more guest rooms and posted in not less than five conspicuous places in hotels or inns having less than 250 guest rooms. [Amended by 1971 c.743 §412; 1979 c.856 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.005 - Purpose.

Recognizing that to regulate our environment for protection of the public’s health is not a natural right of any person but is a privilege granted by legislative authority, it is necessary in the interests of the health, safety and welfare of the people of this state to provide for the granting of that privilege and the regulation of its use, to the end that the public is protected from unauthorized or unqualified persons and from unprofessional conduct by persons registered to practice under this chapter. [1983 c.189 §13]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Board" means the Environmental Health Registration Board, established within the Health Licensing Office.
(2) "Certified professional soil scientist" means a person registered in good standing with the American Registry of Certified Professionals in Agronomy, Crops and Soils.
(3) "Environmental health specialist" means a person who by education, training and experience in the sanitary, biological and physical sciences is qualified to perform duties in environmental sanitation, including but not limited to scientific investigation and education and counseling in environmental sanitation.
(4) "Environmental health specialist trainee" means a person who lacks the combination of training, education and experience required for a registered environmental health specialist, but who is engaged in meeting the requirements.
(5) "Environmental sanitation" means the art and science of applying sanitary, biological and physical science principles and knowledge to improve and control the environment and factors therein for the protection of the health and welfare of the public.
(6) "Registrant" means any person registered with the office under this chapter.
(7) "Registration" means written authorization issued under ORS 700.030 or 700.053 for the holder to perform duties in the fields of environmental sanitation or waste water sanitation.
(8) "Science courses relating to environmental sanitation" include courses in public or community health or in sanitary, biological or physical sciences.
(9) "Trainee registration" means written authorization issued under ORS 700.035 or 700.062 for the holder to perform duties as an environmental health specialist trainee or as a waste water specialist trainee.
(10) "Waste water specialist" means a person who by education, training and experience in the sanitary, biological and physical sciences is qualified to perform duties in the field of waste water treatment, disposal and reuse where soil is used in the final stage of the treatment process.
(11) "Waste water specialist trainee" means a person who lacks the combination of training, education and experience required for a registered waste water specialist, but who is engaged in the process of meeting the requirements. [Amended by 1967 c.476 §1; 1971 c.650 §41; 1983 c.189 §9; 1995 c.572 §1; 1999 c.885 §34; 2003 c.547 §91; 2005 c.648 §104; 2013 c.568 §125]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.020 - Registration required.

Without first complying with the provisions of this chapter, no person shall:
(1) Use or assume the title or any other designation or advertise a title or designation indicating that the person is an environmental health specialist or waste water specialist.
(2) Perform the duties of an environmental health specialist or waste water specialist.
(3) Append after the name of the person the title of "registered environmental health specialist" or the letters "REHS." [Amended by 1967 c.476 §2; 1995 c.572 §7; 2003 c.547 §92]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.025 - Persons not required to register.

The provisions of ORS 700.020 (2) do not apply to:
(1) Any person teaching, lecturing or engaging in research in environmental sanitation but only in so far as such activities are performed as part of an academic position in a college or university.
(2) Any person who is a sanitary engineer, public health engineer or registered professional engineer.
(3) Any public health officer employed pursuant to ORS 431.001 to 431.550, 431.705 to 431.760, 431.990 and 431A.005 to 431A.020.
(4) Any person employed by a federal governmental agency but only at such times as the person is carrying out the functions of employment.
(5) Any person who holds a doctorate in veterinary medicine.
(6) The performances of such duties as meat inspection, produce inspection, bee inspection, grain warehouse inspection, landscaping, gardening, plumbing, septic tank or cesspool installation or insect and rodent poison application.
(7) Any employee of the Department of Environmental Quality other than an on-site waste water disposal employee.
(8) Any person employed by a local government, or its agents, while employed in a job that did not require registration under ORS 700.020 as of October 4, 1997. [1967 c.476 §4; 1991 c.563 §2; 1997 c.528 §1; 2015 c.736 §110]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.030 - Qualifications of environmental health specialist applicant; rules for employment prior to registration.

(1) Subject to ORS 676.612, upon application accompanied by payment of the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576, the Health Licensing Office shall issue a registration to any applicant who:
(a) Performs to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health Registration Board on an examination approved by the board; and
(b) Furnishes evidence satisfactory to the office that the applicant:
(A) Has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, 45 quarter hours or the equivalent semester hours in science courses related to environmental sanitation and two years of experience in environmental sanitation under the supervision of a registered environmental health specialist;
(B) Has a graduate degree in public or community health from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in environmental sanitation under the supervision of a registered environmental health specialist; or
(C) Possesses qualifications equivalent to those described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of this paragraph, as determined by the board by rule.
(2) For the purpose of meeting the qualifications set forth in subsection (1)(b)(A) of this section, accumulated schooling relevant to environmental sanitation gained while serving in the United States Public Health Service or a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States may be credited toward the educational requirement as evaluated by the current edition of the "Guide to Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services" by the American Council on Education.
(3) The office, in consultation with the board, shall establish by rule requirements for registration as an environmental health specialist when an individual’s date of employment precedes attainment of registration. [Amended by 1967 c.476 §7; 1975 c.600 §1; 1983 c.189 §1; 1995 c.572 §8; 2003 c.547 §93; 2005 c.648 §105; 2013 c.314 §59; 2013 c.568 §126; 2017 c.101 §26]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.035 - Registration of environmental health specialist trainees; rules.

(1) Subject to ORS 676.612, upon application and payment of the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576, the Health Licensing Office shall issue an environmental health specialist trainee registration to any applicant who performs to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health Registration Board on an examination approved by the board and furnishes evidence satisfactory to the office that the applicant:
(a) Has a bachelor’s degree and at least 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent semester hours, in science courses relating to environmental sanitation from an accredited college or university; or
(b) Has at least 15 quarter hours, or the equivalent semester hours, in science courses relating to environmental sanitation from an accredited college or university and has at least five years of experience in environmental sanitation or related activities, as determined by the board, under the supervision of a registered environmental health specialist or a person possessing equal qualifications, as determined by the board.
(2) A person may not be registered as an environmental health specialist trainee for more than two years’ full-time employment in the environmental sanitation profession, or the equivalent hours if employment in environmental sanitation is less than full-time or 40 hours per week.
(3) The office, in consultation with the board, shall establish by rule requirements for registration as an environmental health specialist trainee when an individual’s date of employment precedes attainment of registration.
(4) An environmental health specialist trainee shall be supervised by a registered environmental health specialist or a person possessing equal qualifications as determined by the board. [1967 c.476 §5; 1983 c.189 §2; 1995 c.572 §9; 2003 c.547 §94; 2005 c.648 §106; 2013 c.314 §60; 2013 c.568 §127; 2017 c.101 §26a; 2019 c.456 §111]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.050 - Environmental health specialist examination; rules.

(1) Examinations for registration as an environmental health specialist shall be held at least once every year at such time and place as the Health Licensing Office may determine. The examination shall be sufficiently thorough to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of the applicant to practice as an environmental health specialist and may be in the form of written, oral or practical demonstrations of skill. The examination shall cover subject areas determined by the Environmental Health Registration Board by rule.
(2) The office shall notify each applicant whether the applicant passed or failed the examination.
(3) Upon written request to the office, any applicant may discuss performance on the examination.
(4) Any applicant who fails to make a passing grade on the examination may be allowed to take the examination a second time upon payment of the applicable fee established under ORS 676.576. The office, in consultation with the board, may require the applicant to undergo additional training as determined by the board before taking the examination a third or subsequent time.
(5) The office shall give reasonable notice by mail of the time and place of examination to each applicant accepted for examination. [Amended by 1967 c.476 §8; 1983 c.189 §3; 1995 c.572 §10; 1999 c.885 §35; 2003 c.547 §95; 2005 c.648 §107; 2013 c.314 §61; 2013 c.568 §128]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.052 - Registration without examination; rules.

The Health Licensing Office shall issue a registration without written examination to an applicant who pays the required fees and furnishes documentation, as determined by the office by rule, showing satisfactory evidence that the applicant meets the education requirements of this chapter, and at the time of application is registered as an environmental health specialist or waste water specialist by a national association that is recognized by the Environmental Health Registration Board or is registered by the regulatory body of another state. The registration requirements of the other state or the national association, including the written examination, must be substantially equivalent to registration requirements in this state. [2003 c.547 §101; 2005 c.648 §108; 2013 c.568 §129]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.053 - Qualifications of waste water specialist applicant; application; examination.

(1) An applicant for registration as a waste water specialist shall submit an application to the Health Licensing Office in the manner required by the Environmental Health Registration Board. The application shall be on a form approved by the office, include proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant meets the education and experience requirements under subsection (3) of this section and include payment of the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576.
(2) The office shall issue a registration as a waste water specialist to an applicant whose application complies with subsection (1) of this section and who successfully completes the examination required under subsection (5) of this section and passes the examination required under subsection (6) of this section.
(3) An applicant for registration as a waste water specialist is required to have:
(a) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including at least 45 quarter hours or the equivalent in soil science courses and two years of experience in waste water treatment, disposal and reuse within this state supervised by a registered waste water specialist or by an equally qualified person as determined by the board;
(b) A graduate degree in soil science from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in waste water treatment, disposal and reuse within this state supervised by a registered waste water specialist or by an equally qualified person as determined by the board; or
(c) A graduate degree in soil science from an accredited college or university and to currently be certified as a professional soil scientist.
(4) Soil science schooling obtained while serving in the United States Public Health Service or a branch of the Armed Services of the United States may be credited toward the soil science course requirement under subsection (3)(a) of this section. The board may use any system it considers reliable in assigning credit for relevant schooling under this subsection, including but not limited to assigning credit in conformance with the "Guide to Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Services" published by the American Council on Education.
(5) The board may, at its discretion, conduct an examination of candidates for registration as waste water specialists. The examination may be on any matter pertaining to the fitness of the applicant to be registered as a waste water specialist, but may not duplicate matters covered on the examination required under subsection (6) of this section.
(6) Every applicant for registration as a waste water specialist shall be given a written or practical examination prepared by the board and designed to test the technical competence of the applicant in all major areas of waste water sanitation. [1995 c.572 §3; 2003 c.547 §96; 2005 c.22 §478; 2005 c.648 §109; 2013 c.314 §62; 2013 c.568 §130]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.056 - Duties allowed for waste water specialist; environmental health specialist may perform duties.

(1) A person who is registered as a waste water specialist under ORS 700.053 shall not perform the duties of a registered environmental health specialist, except that the person may:
(a) Evaluate soils for subsurface or surface disposal of waste water or for the land application of sludge; and
(b) Based on the soil evaluation, determine the appropriate design of systems that use soil in the final stage of the waste water treatment process.
(2) This section does not prohibit a registered environmental health specialist from performing the duties of a waste water specialist. [1995 c.572 §4; 2003 c.547 §97]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.059 - Waste water specialist examination.

(1) Examinations for registration as a waste water specialist shall be held at least once every year at such time and place as the Health Licensing Office may determine. The Environmental Health Registration Board shall determine the content of the examination, utilizing such advisory committees as the board deems necessary.
(2) The office shall notify each applicant whether the applicant passed or failed the examination.
(3) Upon written request to the board, any applicant may discuss performance on the examination.
(4) Any applicant who fails to make a passing grade on the examination may be allowed to take the examination a second time upon payment of the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576. However, any applicant who fails the examination a second time must obtain special permission from the board to take the examination a third or subsequent time.
(5) The office shall give reasonable notice by mail of the time and place of examination to each applicant accepted for examination. [1995 c.572 §5; 2003 c.547 §98; 2005 c.648 §110; 2013 c.314 §63; 2013 c.568 §131]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.062 - Waste water specialist trainee registration.

(1) Subject to ORS 676.612, upon application and payment of the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576, the Health Licensing Office shall issue registration as a waste water specialist trainee to any applicant who furnishes evidence satisfactory to the office that the applicant:
(a) Has a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including at least 45 quarter hours or the equivalent in soil science courses; or
(b) Has a graduate degree in soil science from an accredited college or university.
(2) Soil science schooling obtained while serving in the United States Public Health Service or a branch of the Armed Services of the United States may be credited toward the soil science course requirement under this section. The Environmental Health Registration Board may use any system it considers reliable in assigning credit for relevant schooling under this subsection, including but not limited to assigning credit in conformance with the "Guide to Evaluation of Educational Experience in the Armed Services" published by the American Council on Education. [1995 c.572 §6; 2003 c.547 §99; 2005 c.648 §111; 2013 c.314 §64; 2013 c.568 §132]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.111 - Grounds and procedure for discipline.

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 practicing as an environmental health specialist, an environmental health specialist trainee, a waste water specialist or a waste water specialist trainee for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612, and for any violation of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder. [2003 c.547 §105; 2005 c.648 §115; 2013 c.568 §136]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.210 - Environmental Health Registration Board.

There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Environmental Health Registration Board to consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor. [Amended by 1967 c.424 §6; 1971 c.650 §42; 1973 c.792 §47; 1983 c.189 §6; 1997 c.632 §13; 2003 c.547 §107; 2005 c.648 §116; 2013 c.568 §137]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.220 - Members’ qualifications; term; removal; vacancies; compensation and expenses.

(1) The members of the Environmental Health Registration Board appointed by the Governor shall be appointed from among the residents of this state and shall have the following qualifications and terms of office:
(a) One shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine or surgery by the Oregon Medical Board who has an emphasis in public health.
(b) Four shall be persons registered under this chapter who have at least four years of experience in environmental sanitation.
(c) One shall be a representative of the food or food and alcoholic beverage retail industry.
(d) One shall be a public member.
(2) The term of office of each member of the Environmental Health Registration Board 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 board.
(3) The members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495, to be paid from the Environmental Health Registration Account. [Amended by 1967 c.476 §15; 1969 c.314 §100; 1971 c.650 §43; 1983 c.189 §7; 1987 c.158 §147; 1997 c.249 §213; 2003 c.547 §108; 2005 c.648 §117; 2009 c.701 §66]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.230 - Meetings; chairperson; quorum.

(1) The Environmental Health Registration Board shall hold a meeting at least once each year.
(2) The board shall annually elect a chairperson from its members.
(3) Four members shall constitute a quorum but no action may be taken on any question unless four members are in accord. [Amended by 1983 c.189 §8; 2003 c.547 §109]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.240 - Authority of Health Licensing Office and board; rules; records of proceedings.

(1) The Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the Environmental Health Registration Board, has such authority as is reasonably necessary to administer this chapter, including the authority to adopt rules pursuant to ORS chapter 183.
(2) The office has authority to administer oaths and subpoena witnesses.
(3) The office shall keep a record of all proceedings of the office, including a register of all registrants. These records shall at reasonable times be open to the public.
(4) When the office is satisfied that an applicant for registration under this chapter has complied with all of the requirements thereof, it shall have issued to such applicant an appropriate certificate evidencing registration. [Amended by 1967 c.476 §16; 1995 c.572 §17; 2003 c.547 §110; 2005 c.648 §118; 2013 c.568 §138]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 700 - Environmental Health Specialists; Waste Water Specialists › Section 700.995 - Criminal penalty.

Violation of ORS 700.020 is a Class B misdemeanor. [2003 c.547 §89]
Note:
700.995 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 700 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.002 - Short title.

Chapter 928, Oregon Laws 1989, shall be known as the Construction Contractors Licensing Act. [Formerly 701.900]
Note:
Legislative Counsel has substituted "chapter 928, Oregon Laws 1989," for the words "this Act" in section 31, chapter 928, Oregon Laws 1989, compiled as 701.900 and renumbered 701.002 in 2001. Specific ORS references have not been substituted, pursuant to 173.160. The sections for which substitution otherwise would be made may be determined by referring to the 1989 Comparative Section Table located in Volume 22 of ORS.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.013 - Intent relating to certain business license requirements.

It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly to reduce the number of city business licenses that construction contractors are required to obtain in order to conduct business in the Portland metropolitan area. It is the purpose of this section and ORS 701.015 to enable construction contractors to secure from the metropolitan service district one business license that will permit the conduct of business by construction contractors in cities in which the contractors perform a limited amount of work and in which they do not have a principal place of business. Furthermore, it is also the intent of the Legislative Assembly that this section and ORS 701.015 apply only to construction contractors engaged in the building trades and crafts without regard to any subsequent expansion of the jurisdiction of the Construction Contractors Board over other trades and crafts. It is declared to be the policy of this state that, to the maximum extent possible consistent with the requirements of this section and ORS 701.015, the cities within the boundaries of the metropolitan service district be allowed to control the imposition of business license taxes and to maintain the level of revenues obtained from those taxes. The amount and trends of revenue produced or distributed to each city is intended to reflect the construction business activity within the participating cities. [1991 c.79 §1; 2001 c.409 §10; 2007 c.541 §43]
Note:
701.013 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.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.020 - Certain cities exempt from application of ORS 701.015.

(1) A city that imposes a business license tax based on or measured by adjusted net income earned by conducting business within the city shall be exempt from ORS 701.015.
(2) As used in this section, "business license tax" has the meaning given that term in ORS 701.015. [1987 c.581 §7]
Note:
701.020 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.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.021 - License requirement; endorsements.

(1) Except as provided in ORS 701.010, a person or joint venture that undertakes, offers to undertake or submits a bid to do work as a contractor must have a current license issued by the Construction Contractors Board and possess an appropriate endorsement as provided in this section. For purposes of offering to undertake or submitting a bid to do work, a partnership or joint venture is licensed and endorsed if any partner or joint venturer whose name appears in the business name of the partnership or joint venture has a current license issued by the board and possesses an appropriate endorsement.
(2) A person or joint venture that undertakes, offers to undertake or submits a bid to do work as a contractor in preparation for or in connection with a residential structure must have one of the following endorsements:
(a) Residential general contractor.
(b) Residential specialty contractor.
(c) Residential limited contractor.
(d) Residential developer.
(e) Residential locksmith services contractor.
(f) Residential restoration contractor.
(g) Home inspector services contractor.
(h) Home services contractor.
(i) Home energy performance score contractor.
(3) A person or joint venture that undertakes, offers to undertake or submits a bid to do work as a contractor in preparation for or in connection with a small commercial structure must have one of the following endorsements:
(a) Residential general contractor.
(b) Residential specialty contractor.
(c) Residential limited contractor.
(d) Residential developer.
(e) Residential locksmith services contractor.
(f) Residential restoration contractor.
(g) Commercial general contractor level 1.
(h) Commercial specialty contractor level 1.
(i) Commercial general contractor level 2.
(j) Commercial specialty contractor level 2.
(k) Commercial developer.
(4) A person or joint venture that undertakes, offers to undertake or submits a bid to do work as a contractor in preparation for or in connection with a large commercial structure must have one of the following endorsements:
(a) Commercial general contractor level 1.
(b) Commercial specialty contractor level 1.
(c) Commercial general contractor level 2.
(d) Commercial specialty contractor level 2.
(e) Commercial developer. [2007 c.836 §2; 2010 c.57 §1; 2013 c.300 §8; 2013 c.383 §10; 2015 c.498 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.026 - Subcontractor licensing; landscaping.

(1) A contractor may not hire a contractor to perform work unless the contractor is licensed under this chapter and properly endorsed for the work to be performed or is exempt from licensure under ORS 701.010.
(2) Except as provided in ORS 671.540, a contractor that is not licensed under ORS 671.560 shall hire a person licensed under ORS 671.560 to perform landscaping work. [Formerly 701.055]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.031 - Evidence of doing business as contractor.

(1) It is prima facie evidence that a person is doing business as a contractor if:
(a) The person for that person’s own use performs, employs others to perform, or for compensation and with the intent to sell the structure arranges to have performed, work described in ORS 701.005 (5); and
(b) Within any 36-month period the person offers for sale two or more newly built structures on which work described in paragraph (a) of this subsection was performed.
(2) Licensure under this chapter is prima facie evidence that the licensee conducts a separate, independent business. [2007 c.114 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.035 - Applicant required to be independent contractor to be eligible for license; classes of licenses.

(1) An applicant must qualify as an independent contractor under ORS 670.600 to be eligible for a license with the Construction Contractors Board.
(2) The board shall establish two classes of independent contractor:
(a) The nonexempt class is composed of the following entities:
(A) Sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies:
(i) With one or more employees; or
(ii) That utilize one or more workers supplied by a worker leasing company.
(B) Partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies with more than two partners, corporate officers or members, if any of the partners, corporate officers or members are not part of the same family and related as parents, spouses, sisters, brothers, daughters or sons, daughters-in-law or sons-in-law or grandchildren.
(b) The exempt class is composed of all sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies that do not qualify as nonexempt.
(3) If a person who is licensed as exempt under subsection (2)(b) of this section hires one or more employees, utilizes one or more workers supplied by a worker leasing company or falls into any of the categories set out in subsection (2)(a)(B) of this section, the person is subject to penalties under ORS 701.992 for improper licensing. If a person who is licensed as exempt under subsection (2)(b) of this section hires one or more employees, or utilizes one or more workers supplied by a worker leasing company, the person is also subject to licensing sanctions under ORS 701.098. The person must reapply to the board in the correct class.
(4) The decision of the board that a person is an independent contractor applies only when the person is performing work of the nature described in ORS 701.021.
(5) A person that is within the exempt class described in subsection (2)(b) of this section and is licensed as a commercial contractor shall procure and maintain workers’ compensation insurance as authorized by ORS 656.128. [1989 c.870 §4; 1995 c.216 §1; 1999 c.402 §13; 2007 c.836 §15; 2009 c.408 §§2,3; 2013 c.300 §10]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.038 - Residential limited contractors.

A residential limited contractor may not:
(1) Perform work as a contractor exceeding $40,000 in gross annual volume; or
(2) Enter into contracts to perform work as a contractor in excess of $5,000. [2007 c.836 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.042 - Residential or commercial developers.

A residential or commercial developer:
(1) Shall act only in association with licensed general contractors, one or a combination of whom must have sole responsibility for overseeing all phases of construction activity on a property; and
(2) May not perform any construction work on a property. [2007 c.836 §6; 2007 c.836 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.050 - Commercial contractor key employees.

(1) A commercial general contractor or commercial specialty contractor shall certify upon license application or renewal that the contractor has one or more key employees with the combined total amount of experience required under ORS 701.084.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the experience certified under subsection (1) of this section must be as a licensed contractor, journeyman, foreperson or supervisor or as any other employee engaged in construction work for a licensed contractor.
(3) The following experience or education may substitute for construction experience described in subsection (2) of this section:
(a) Completion of an apprenticeship program may substitute for up to three years of experience;
(b) A bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field may substitute for up to three years of experience;
(c) A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in business, finance or economics may substitute for up to two years of experience; and
(d) An associate’s degree in construction or building management may substitute for up to one year of experience. [2007 c.836 §8]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.055

[1971 c.740 §7; 1975 c.721 §2; 1981 c.618 §10; 1983 c.616 §6; 1989 c.430 §6; 1989 c.624 §1; 1989 c.928 §4; 1995 c.771 §1; 1997 c.785 §3; 1999 c.35 §1; 1999 c.325 §2; 1999 c.402 §14; 2001 c.196 §4; 2001 c.197 §11; 2005 c.249 §1; 2005 c.432 §8; 2007 c.114 §8; 2007 c.639 §2; 2007 c.648 §17; 2007 c.836 §16; renumbered 701.026 in 2007]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.056 - Licensing application fee; rules.

Each applicant shall pay to the Construction Contractors Board:
(1) For an application for the issuance or renewal of a contractor license, an application fee as determined by the board under ORS 701.238.
(2) For an application for changes to a contractor license, other than changes due to clerical errors by the board, an application fee established by board rule. [Formerly 701.125]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.060 - Licensing in another category; fee.

Any contractor licensed under this chapter may at any time apply for an additional or different endorsement. The Construction Contractors Board may charge a fee not to exceed $20 for each application. [1977 c.426 §2; 1981 c.618 §11; 1983 c.616 §7; 1989 c.430 §2; 1989 c.928 §5; 1999 c.402 §15; 2007 c.114 §9; 2007 c.836 §17]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.063 - Term of license; fee; renewal; inactive status; license identification card.

(1) A license is valid for two years from the date of issuance unless the license is revoked or suspended as set forth in ORS 701.098.
(2) A person may renew a license by submitting an application for renewal on the prescribed form, providing any additional information required, including evidence of completion of any required education and an affirmation of the person’s status as exempt under ORS 701.035 (2)(b), if the person continues to qualify as exempt, and submitting the appropriate application fee, as provided by Construction Contractors Board rule.
(3) The board may vary the dates of license renewal by giving to the licensee written notice of the renewal date assigned and by making appropriate adjustments in the fee for the license renewal application.
(4) If a contractor applies for renewal not more than two years after the contractor’s license lapses, upon the contractor’s compliance with the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, the board may renew the lapsed license. The board may designate the effective date of renewal as the last date on which the contractor was licensed.
(5) A contractor may convert a license to inactive status if the contractor is not engaged in work as a contractor. A contractor having an inactive license is subject to board licensing requirements and application fees, but is not subject to the bonding requirement of ORS 701.068 or the insurance requirement of ORS 701.073. A commercial general or commercial specialty contractor having an inactive license is not subject to the key employee continuing education requirements of ORS 701.086. An inactive license is not considered a valid license for purposes of offering to undertake construction work, submitting a bid for construction work, obtaining a building permit or performing construction work. A license may not be placed or maintained in inactive status more than once during any two-year licensing term.
(6) The board shall issue a pocket-card certificate of licensure to a contractor licensed under this chapter indicating the type of license issued. [Formerly 701.115; 2009 c.408 §§4,5; 2023 c.277 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.065

[1971 c.740 §8; 1973 c.832 §55; 1975 c.654 §1; 1979 c.874 §1; 1983 c.616 §8; 1989 c.870 §§10,10a; 1989 c.928 §6; 1997 c.818 §3; 1999 c.402 §16; 2003 c.675 §71; 2007 c.793 §6; 2007 c.836 §58; renumbered 701.131 in 2007]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.073 - Insurance required of licensed contractors.

(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 or 701.084.
(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]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.075

[1971 c.740 §9; 1973 c.832 §56; 1979 c.312 §2; 1981 c.618 §12; 1989 c.624 §2; 1989 c.870 §2; 1989 c.928 §7; 1995 c.216 §6; 1999 c.344 §1; 1999 c.402 §18a; 2001 c.160 §2; 2001 c.196 §5; 2003 c.675 §73; 2005 c.432 §9; 2007 c.478 §2; 2007 c.648 §24; 2007 c.836 §58a; renumbered 701.046 in 2007]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.080

[1979 c.312 §5; 1983 c.616 §9; 1989 c.928 §8; 1997 c.301 §1; 1999 c.402 §20; renumbered 701.117 in 2007]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.081 - Residential contractors; bond; insurance; responsible managing individual.

(1) A residential general contractor shall:
(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 in the amount of $25,000;
(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 in an amount of not less than $500,000; and
(c) Have a responsible managing individual who meets the requirements of ORS 701.091.
(2) A residential specialty contractor shall:
(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 in the amount of $20,000;
(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 in an amount not less than $300,000; and
(c) Have a responsible managing individual who meets the requirements of ORS 701.091.
(3) A residential limited contractor shall:
(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 in the amount of $15,000;
(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 in an amount not less than $100,000; and
(c) Have a responsible managing individual who meets the requirements of ORS 701.091.
(4) A residential developer shall:
(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 in the amount of $25,000; and
(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 in an amount not less than $500,000.
(5) A residential locksmith services contractor shall:
(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 in the amount of $15,000;
(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 in an amount of not less than $100,000; and
(c) Have a responsible managing individual for the business who is certified as a locksmith under ORS 701.485.
(6) A home inspector services contractor shall:
(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 in the amount of $15,000;
(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 in an amount of not less than $100,000; and
(c) Have a responsible managing individual for the business who is certified as a home inspector under ORS 701.445.
(7) A home services contractor shall:
(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 in the amount of $15,000; and
(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 in an amount of not less than $100,000.
(8) A home energy performance score contractor shall:
(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 in the amount of $15,000;
(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 in an amount of not less than $100,000; and
(c) Have an owner or employee that is certified by the board as a home energy assessor.
(9) A residential restoration contractor shall:
(a) Obtain a surety bond under ORS 701.068 in the amount of $15,000; and
(b) Obtain general liability insurance under ORS 701.073 in an amount of not less than $100,000. [2007 c.836 §3; 2013 c.300 §9; 2013 c.383 §11; 2015 c.498 §6; 2023 c.254 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.082 - Residential contractor continuing education requirements; exemptions.

(1)(a) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (6) of this section and ORS 701.083, to qualify for the renewal of a residential contractor license the licensee must complete eight hours of continuing education during the two-year licensing period preceding the renewal.
(b) Three of the hours required under paragraph (a) of this subsection must be education regarding laws, regulations and business practices. The Construction Contractors Board shall develop materials for the education. The education must be offered by the board or by an approved continuing education provider acting under an agreement with the board.
(c) Five of the hours required under paragraph (a) of this subsection must be education from approved providers and be courses the board has approved as continuing education regarding one or more of the following:
(A) Construction business practices.
(B) Marketing.
(C) Customer service.
(D) Accounting.
(E) Business law.
(F) Bidding.
(G) Building codes.
(H) Safety.
(I) Energy efficiency.
(J) Trade specific subjects, such as roofing, excavation or exterior shell construction.
(K) Other subjects that the board determines by rule to be appropriate.
(2)(a) In addition to completing the continuing education required under subsection (1) of this section, to qualify for the renewal of a residential contractor license the licensee must complete an additional eight hours of continuing education during the two-year licensing period preceding the renewal if the residential contractor was not licensed by the board as a residential contractor during any part of the six-year period immediately preceding the renewal.
(b) Continuing education that is required of a residential contractor under paragraph (a) of this subsection must be offered by an approved continuing education provider or the board. The education may be in any subject described in subsection (1) of this section related to construction or the business of the residential contractor.
(3) A residential contractor applying for the renewal of a license shall certify the number of continuing education hours completed by the contractor during the two-year period immediately preceding the renewal. The board may require verification of certified continuing education hours described in subsection (1)(c) of this section.
(4) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the board may adopt rules to adjust the period allowed for the completion of continuing education when the renewing residential contractor holds a lapsed license described under ORS 701.063 (4).
(5) Subsections (1) to (4) of this section do not apply to a residential contractor endorsed only as a residential developer.
(6) The board may exempt residential contractors from continuing education requirements under this section. The board may create exemptions under this subsection by rule or may grant an exemption on a case-by-case basis. [2013 c.718 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 701 - Construction Contractors and Contracts › Section 701.083 - Residential contractor specialized education programs.

The Construction Contractors Board may allow a residential contractor to participate in a specialized education program under ORS 701.120 in lieu of completing continuing education described in ORS 701.082 (1)(c). The board may establish a minimum number of specialized education program hours or courses that the residential contractor must complete during a two-year period to substitute for all or part of the required continuing education hours. If the specialized education program provides training in one- and two-family dwelling construction, the board may approve the specialized education program as a substitute for continuing education only if the program meets the program criteria described in ORS 455.805 (3) and Department of Consumer and Business Services rules adopted under ORS 455.810. [2013 c.718 §5]