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2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians › Section 686.440 - Immunity from civil liability for emergency treatment.

(1) A veterinarian or veterinary technician is not civilly liable for the acts or omissions described in subsection (2) of this section if:
(a) The animal has been brought to the veterinarian or veterinary technician by a person other than the owner of the animal; and
(b) The veterinarian or veterinary technician does not know who owns the animal or is unable to contact an owner of the animal before a decision must be made with respect to emergency treatment or euthanasia.
(2) The immunity granted by this section applies to:
(a) Any injury to an animal or death of an animal that results from acts or omissions of the veterinarian or veterinary technician in providing treatment to the animal; and
(b) The euthanasia of a seriously injured or seriously ill animal.
(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, this section does not apply to any act or omission of a veterinarian or veterinary technician that constitutes gross negligence in providing treatment to an animal.
(4) A veterinarian is completely immune from any civil liability for the decision to euthanize an animal under the circumstances described in subsection (1) of this section. [1997 c.243 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians › Section 686.442 - Legislative findings.

The Legislative Assembly finds that there is a direct link between the problems of animal abuse and human abuse and further finds that for the purposes of identifying and prosecuting individuals who have committed crimes against animals, preventing further abuse of animals and preventing animal abuse from escalating to abuse against humans, it is necessary and in the public interest to require mandatory reporting of aggravated animal abuse by veterinarians. [2003 c.275 §1]
Note:
686.442 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 686 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians › Section 686.445 - Reporting of abandoned, neglected or abused animals; immunity from liability for report; reporting animals injured by trapping device.

(1) Except as provided in ORS 686.455, licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians may report to peace officers, animal control officers or officers of private organizations devoted to humane treatment of animals any animal that the veterinarian or veterinary technician knows or reasonably believes to be abandoned, neglected or abused. Any veterinarian or veterinary technician making a report under this section is immune from any civil or criminal liability by reason of making the report.
(2) Veterinarians licensed and practicing in Oregon shall report to the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, in a form established by the dean, incidences of treating animals purported to have been injured by a trapping device. [1997 c.243 §3; 2001 c.562 §4; 2003 c.275 §7]
Note:
686.445 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 686 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians › Section 686.450 - Definitions.

As used in ORS 686.450 to 686.465 and 686.990 (3):
(1)(a) "Aggravated animal abuse" means any animal abuse as described in ORS 167.322.
(b) "Aggravated animal abuse" does not include:
(A) Good animal husbandry, as defined in ORS 167.310; or
(B) Any exemption listed in ORS 167.335.
(2) "Law enforcement agency" means:
(a) Any city or municipal police department.
(b) A police department established by a university under ORS 352.121 or 353.125.
(c) Any county sheriff’s office.
(d) The Oregon State Police.
(e) A law enforcement division of a humane society in Oregon that employs special agents authorized under ORS 131.805 or humane special agents commissioned under ORS 181A.340.
(f) A law enforcement division of a county or municipal animal control agency that employs sworn officers.
(3) "Veterinarian" means a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under ORS chapter 686. [2003 c.275 §2; 2011 c.506 §45; 2012 c.67 §17; 2013 c.180 §50]
Note:
686.450 to 686.465 and 686.990 (3) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 686 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians › Section 686.455 - Duty to report aggravated animal abuse.

(1) A veterinarian who has reasonable cause to believe that an animal with which the veterinarian has come in contact has suffered aggravated animal abuse, or that any person with whom the veterinarian has come in contact has committed aggravated animal abuse, shall immediately report the suspected aggravated animal abuse in the manner prescribed in subsection (2) of this section.
(2) A report of suspected aggravated animal abuse required under subsection (1) of this section shall be made to a law enforcement agency, either orally or in writing, and shall include, if known:
(a) The name and description of each animal involved;
(b) The address and telephone number of the owner or other person responsible for the care of the animal;
(c) The nature and extent of the suspected aggravated animal abuse;
(d) Any evidence of previous aggravated animal abuse;
(e) Any explanation given for the suspected aggravated animal abuse; and
(f) Any other information that the person making the report believes may be helpful in establishing the cause of the suspected aggravated animal abuse or the identity of the person causing the aggravated animal abuse. [2003 c.275 §3]
Note:
See note under 686.450.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians › Section 686.460 - Duty of law enforcement agency after receiving report of aggravated animal abuse.

(1) A law enforcement agency receiving a report of suspected aggravated animal abuse pursuant to ORS 609.654 or 686.455 shall investigate the nature and cause of the suspected aggravated animal abuse.
(2) If the law enforcement agency finds reasonable cause to believe that aggravated animal abuse has occurred, the law enforcement agency shall process the case in the same manner as any other criminal investigation. [2003 c.275 §4; 2007 c.731 §5]
Note:
See note under 686.450.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians › Section 686.465 - Immunity for reporting in good faith.

A veterinarian who acts in good faith and has reasonable grounds for making a report of suspected aggravated animal abuse under ORS 686.455 is not liable in any civil or criminal proceeding brought as a result of making the report. [2003 c.275 §5]
Note:
See note under 686.450.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians › Section 686.470 - Duty to report prohibited conduct.

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a person licensed or certified under this chapter who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150. [2009 c.536 §33]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians › Section 686.510 - Euthanasia Task Force; fees; use of fees.

The Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may establish a certified Euthanasia Task Force and may assess application and certification fees against certified euthanasia technicians and their employers. The fees so assessed are continuously appropriated to the board to support activities of the task force. [1987 c.651 §10]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians › Section 686.600 - Requirements for veterinary facility; inspections; fees; rules.

(1) A veterinary facility may not offer services related to the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery or dentistry, as described in ORS 686.030, unless the veterinary facility:
(a) Registers with the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board; and
(b) Designates a veterinarian licensed under this chapter to be responsible for ensuring that the veterinary facility is in compliance with this section and rules adopted by the board under this section.
(2) The board shall adopt rules establishing:
(a) The form and manner of registering under this section;
(b) The form and manner of renewing a registration under this section;
(c) Fees for registering or renewing a registration under this section; and
(d) Health and safety standards for veterinary facilities.
(3) The board may inspect a veterinary facility to ensure that the veterinary facility is in compliance with this section and rules adopted under this section.
(4) Subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board may suspend or revoke the registration of a veterinary facility if the veterinary facility changes ownership, does not retain a designated veterinarian with the responsibilities described in subsection (1)(b) of this section or fails to comply with this section or any rule adopted by the board under this section.
(5) Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees established under subsection (2)(c) of this section may not exceed the cost of administering this section or rules adopted under this section, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board’s budget, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board. [2015 c.628 §3; 2023 c.602 §27]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians › Section 686.990 - Penalties.

(1) Violation of ORS 686.020 (1)(a) is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) In addition to any other sanction imposed by law, the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation of ORS 686.020 (1).
(3) Failure to file a report of suspected aggravated animal abuse as required by ORS 686.455 is a Class A violation. [Amended by 1963 c.59 §1; 2003 c.178 §8; subsection (2) of 2003 Edition enacted as 2003 c.178 §10; subsection (3) of 2003 Edition enacted as 2003 c.275 §6; 2005 c.196 §3; 2011 c.597 §92]
Note:
See note under 686.450.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.021 - Practice of massage without license prohibited; operation of massage facility without permit prohibited; injunction against violation.

(1) A person may not:
(a) Engage in or purport to engage in the practice of massage without a massage therapist license issued by the State Board of Massage Therapists under ORS 687.051.
(b) Operate a massage facility or purport to operate a massage facility without a permit issued by the board under ORS 687.059, unless the person is an individual massage therapist who is working out of the individual’s home.
(c) Advertise that the person engages in the practice of massage unless the person is licensed under ORS 687.051 or holds a permit under ORS 687.059.
(d) Use the word "massage" in a business name unless the person is licensed under ORS 687.051 or holds a permit under ORS 687.059.
(2) The board may exempt by rule a type of massage facility from the prohibition in subsection (1)(b) of this section if the board finds that requiring a permit for that type of facility is not necessary to regulate the practice of massage therapy or to protect the health and safety of the public.
(3) The Attorney General, the prosecuting attorney of any county or the board may maintain an action for an injunction against a person violating this section. An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damages sustained by a person. An injunction does not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violating this section or from any other civil, criminal or disciplinary remedy. [1955 c.492 §2; 1971 c.650 §36; 1977 c.507 §2; 1979 c.89 §2; 1985 c.82 §2; 1989 c.841 §2; 1997 c.626 §3; 1999 c.537 §6; 2013 c.409 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.041 - Applications for licenses.

(1) Applications to the State Board of Massage Therapists for a massage therapist license shall be made on forms provided by the board and shall contain the information required to assure the board of the applicant’s eligibility for a license. The application fee provided for in ORS 687.071 shall accompany the application.
(2) An applicant shall state on the application whether the applicant has ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime exclusive of minor traffic offenses and if so, where and when.
(3) The board may require that an applicant submit to fingerprinting and may use the fingerprints to request a criminal records check of the applicant under ORS 181A.195. It may also require the photograph of the applicant.
(4) All law enforcement agencies in this state shall cooperate with the board in the administration of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 and shall, when requested, investigate and report to the board their findings regarding the arrest or conviction of the applicant for crimes within or outside this state. [1955 c.492 §3; 1957 c.166 §1; 1977 c.507 §6; 1979 c.89 §3; 1989 c.841 §3; 1997 c.626 §5; 1999 c.537 §8; 2005 c.730 §36]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.057 - License by indorsement or reciprocity; rules.

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists may license by indorsement or reciprocity any individual who applies, meets the requirements established by the board and, on the date of making application, is a massage therapist licensed under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States or by a foreign country if the requirements in the state, territory or country where the applicant is licensed are not less than those required in ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. The board shall adopt rules for determining the necessity of an examination based on educational preparation, successful completion of other examinations, work experience and the number of years in active practice of massage.
(2) The board may license by indorsement any individual who applies and successfully completes a practical examination if the individual is already licensed under a law of this state to do an act included in the definition of massage in ORS 687.011.
(3) The board may enter into an agreement with the appropriate regulatory body of any other state, territory or foreign country for reciprocal licensing if the board determines that the qualifications and standards of the other state, territory or foreign country are not less than those required in ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. [1977 c.507 §18; 1985 c.82 §7; 1989 c.841 §5; 1997 c.626 §7; 1999 c.326 §1; 1999 c.537 §10]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.059 - Massage facilities; fees; rules.

(1) To be issued a permit to operate a massage facility in this state, an applicant must:
(a) Submit an application to the State Board of Massage Therapists in a form and manner prescribed by the board by rule;
(b) Comply with the health, safety and infection control requirements adopted by the board under ORS 687.121;
(c) Pay the fee required under ORS 687.071 (1)(b);
(d) If the applicant is a natural person, be at least 18 years of age; and
(e) If the applicant is not a natural person, comport with the laws of this state related to business formation, including making an appropriate filing with the Secretary of State.
(2) A massage facility for which a person has been issued a permit under this section may provide massage therapy only through the use of massage therapists licensed under ORS 687.051.
(3) The board may authorize relocating a massage facility if:
(a) The permittee submits an application in a form and manner prescribed by the board by rule;
(b) The permittee pays the fee required under ORS 687.071 (1)(h); and
(c) The permittee complies with any other applicable rule of the board.
(4) The board may authorize transferring a permit to operate a massage facility from one person to another person if the person to whom the permit will be transferred:
(a) Submits an application in a form and manner prescribed by the board by rule;
(b) Pays the fee required under ORS 687.071 (1)(i);
(c) Makes all necessary changes to documents on file with the Secretary of State; and
(d) Complies with any other applicable rule of the board.
(5) The board may authorize transferring the name of a massage facility to another massage facility if the permittee who operates the massage facility to which the name will be transferred:
(a) Submits an application in a form and manner prescribed by the board by rule;
(b) Pays the fee required under ORS 687.071 (1)(j);
(c) Makes all necessary changes to documents on file with the Secretary of State; and
(d) Complies with any other applicable rule of the board. [2013 c.409 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.061 - Expiration and renewal of license and permit; rules; fees; sanctions for practicing without valid license or operating without valid permit; penalty.

(1) Licenses issued under ORS 687.051 and permits issued under ORS 687.059 expire on the date established by the State Board of Massage Therapists by rule and may be renewed after payment of a renewal fee established by the board under ORS 687.071. If the renewal fee is not paid by the expiration date established by the board, a delinquency fee must be paid prior to renewal. Licenses and permits may be renewed within three years after the date of expiration upon payment of the renewal fee and the delinquency fee established by the board.
(2) An individual who engages in the practice of massage without holding a valid license issued under ORS 687.051 or a person who operates a massage facility without holding a valid permit issued under ORS 687.059 is subject to disciplinary action and civil penalty by the board, injunction and criminal prosecution. No disciplinary action, civil penalty or criminal proceeding shall be initiated under this section after the date that a renewal and delinquency fee is paid. However, payment of a renewal and delinquency fee does not stay any disciplinary action, civil penalty or criminal proceeding already assessed or initiated. [1955 c.492 §5; 1977 c.507 §8; 1979 c.89 §5; 1985 c.82 §8; 1989 c.841 §6; 1997 c.626 §8; 1999 c.537 §11; 2005 c.148 §1; 2013 c.409 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.071 - Fees; rules; examinations; disposition and use of moneys.

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists shall impose fees for the following:
(a) Issuance or renewal of a massage therapist license.
(b) Issuance or renewal of a permit to operate a massage facility.
(c) Examinations and reexaminations.
(d) Inactive status.
(e) Delinquency in renewal of a license or of a permit to operate a massage facility.
(f) Temporary practice permit.
(g) Application for massage license examination.
(h) Relocation of a massage facility as described in ORS 687.059 (3).
(i) Transferring a permit to operate a massage facility from one person to another person as described in ORS 687.059 (4).
(j) Transferring the name of a massage facility to another massage facility as described in ORS 687.059 (5).
(2) If the effective period of an initial massage therapist license or permit to operate a massage facility is to be less than 12 months by reason of the expiration date established by rule of the board, the required license fee shall be prorated to represent one-half of the rate for a biennial period.
(3) The board shall examine or reexamine an applicant for a massage therapist license who pays a fee for each examination and who meets the requirements of ORS 687.051.
(4) All moneys received by the board shall be paid into the account created by the board under ORS 182.470 and are continuously appropriated to the board for the administration and enforcement of ORS 676.850, 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. [1955 c.492 §6; 1957 c.166 §3; 1973 c.427 §32; 1977 c.217 §1; 1977 c.507 §9; 1979 c.89 §6; 1983 c.227 §1; 1989 c.841 §7; 1991 c.703 §30; 1993 c.18 §148; 1997 c.626 §9; 1999 c.326 §2; 1999 c.537 §12; 1999 c.1084 §14; 2005 c.148 §2; 2013 c.240 §15; 2013 c.409 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.086 - License and permit denial procedure; review of rules and board orders.

(1) If the State Board of Massage Therapists proposes to impose any of the sanctions authorized in ORS 687.081 or take other disciplinary action, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183. Hearings under this section must be conducted by an administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established by ORS 183.605.
(2) Promulgation of rules, conduct of hearings, issuance of orders and judicial review of rules and orders shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.734 §138; 1977 c.507 §11; 1997 c.626 §11; 1997 c.627 §2; 1999 c.537 §15; 1999 c.849 §§166,167; 1999 c.1084 §§15,15a; 2003 c.75 §59]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.095 - Duty to report prohibited conduct.

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a massage therapist who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150. [2009 c.536 §11]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.121 - Rules.

The State Board of Massage Therapists may adopt rules:
(1) Establishing reasonable standards concerning the sanitary and hygienic conditions of, and public health and safety for, premises and facilities used by massage therapists.
(2) Establishing health, safety and infection control requirements for massage facilities.
(3) Relating to the methods and procedures used in the practice of massage.
(4) Governing the examination and investigation of applicants for a license under ORS 687.051 or a permit under ORS 687.059 and the issuance, renewal, suspension and revocation of such licenses and permits.
(5) Setting standards for certifying classes under ORS 687.051.
(6) Requiring that a massage therapist supply the board with the accurate, current address or addresses where the massage therapist engages in the practice of massage.
(7) Requiring that a person who holds a permit to operate a massage facility supply the board with the accurate, current address where the massage facility is located.
(8) Fixing the educational, training and experience requirements for licensing by indorsement or reciprocity.
(9) Establishing requirements for issuance and retention of an inactive massage therapist license or permit to operate a massage facility.
(10) Regarding any other matter that the board reasonably considers necessary and proper for the administration and enforcement of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. [1955 c.492 §7; 1977 c.507 §14; 1985 c.82 §12; 1989 c.841 §13; 1997 c.626 §13; 1999 c.537 §17; 2013 c.409 §8]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.122 - Investigation of violations; power of board; subpoenas.

(1) Upon the complaint of any citizen of this state, or upon its own motion, the State Board of Massage Therapists may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991.
(2) In the conduct of investigations, the board may:
(a) Take evidence;
(b) Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;
(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person charged, before the board in person the same as in civil cases;
(d) Require answers to interrogatories; and
(e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents and testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation.
(3) In exercising its authority under subsection (2) of this section, the board may issue subpoenas over the signature of the board chairperson and the seal of the board in the name of the State of Oregon.
(4) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, the judge of the circuit court shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from the court. [1989 c.843 §8; 1997 c.626 §14; 1999 c.537 §18]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.123 - Inspection of massage facilities and other premises.

Upon complaint about a massage facility or the premises on which a massage therapist practices massage, the State Board of Massage Therapists or its authorized representative may inspect the massage facility or premises in order to determine whether the massage facility or premises meet the standards set by order of the board under ORS 687.121 (1) or (2). [1989 c.841 §17; 1999 c.537 §19; 2013 c.409 §9]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.250 - Enforcement; penalty.

(1) The State Board of Massage Therapists shall report to the proper district attorney all cases that in the judgment of the board warrant criminal prosecution under ORS 687.991.
(2) The board may, in its own name, assess a civil penalty against a person who violates a provision of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. The board may assess the civil penalty instead of or in addition to disciplinary action under ORS 687.081, an injunction issued under ORS 687.021 or criminal prosecution by the district attorney under this section. The amount of the civil penalty may not exceed $1,000 for any single violation. Except as the board may otherwise provide under ORS 182.462 (1)(e), moneys collected through the assessment of civil penalties by the board under this subsection or ORS 687.081 shall be deposited into the account created by the board pursuant to ORS 182.470 and are continuously appropriated to the board for carrying out the provisions of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. [Formerly 687.890; 2011 c.110 §4; 2013 c.409 §10]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.405 - "Direct entry midwifery" defined.

As used in ORS 687.405 to 687.495, "direct entry midwifery" means providing the following services for compensation:
(1) Supervision of the conduct of labor and childbirth;
(2) Providing advice to a parent as to the progress of childbirth;
(3) Rendering prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care; and
(4) Making newborn assessments. [1993 c.362 §1; 2011 c.650 §4; 2013 c.657 §12]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.410 - When use of title authorized.

A person may not use the title "licensed direct entry midwife," any abbreviation thereof or the initials "L.D.M." unless the person possesses an active license issued under ORS 687.405 to 687.495. [1993 c.362 §16; 2013 c.314 §25]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.415 - Practice of direct entry midwifery without license prohibited; exceptions.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person may not practice direct entry midwifery in this state unless the person holds a license to practice direct entry midwifery under ORS 687.405 to 687.495.
(2) A person may practice direct entry midwifery in this state without a license to practice direct entry midwifery if:
(a) The person is a licensed health care practitioner and the services described in ORS 687.405 are within the scope of the person’s license; or
(b)(A) The person is acting as a traditional midwife and does not use legend drugs or devices, the use of which requires a license under the laws of this state;
(B) The person does not advertise that the person is a midwife; and
(C) The person discloses to each client on a form adopted by the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery by rule:
(i) That the person does not possess a professional license issued by the state;
(ii) That the person’s education and qualification have not been reviewed by the state;
(iii) That the person is not authorized to carry and administer potentially life saving medications;
(iv) That the risk of harm or death to a mother or newborn may increase as a result of the information described in sub-subparagraphs (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph;
(v) A plan for transporting the client to the nearest hospital, as defined in ORS 442.015, if a problem arises during labor or childbirth;
(vi) That the client will not have recourse through a complaint process; and
(vii) The types of midwives who are licensed by the state.
(3) If supervised by a person licensed to practice direct entry midwifery, a student midwife, birth assistant or other individual may assist the direct entry midwife in the provision of services described in ORS 687.405.
(4) A license to practice direct entry midwifery under ORS 687.405 to 687.495 is required for purposes of reimbursement under medical assistance programs. [1993 c.362 §11; 2013 c.657 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.420 - Standards for licensing; application; payment by medical assistance program for services provided by licensed midwife.

(1) The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall establish standards for qualifications for the licensure of direct entry midwives. Such standards shall:
(a) Be consistent with the requirements for becoming a certified professional midwife as established by the North American Registry of Midwives;
(b) Require the applicant to hold a Certified Professional Midwife credential established by the North American Registry of Midwives;
(c) Require the applicant to successfully complete an examination approved by the board;
(d) Require the applicant to be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for infants and adults;
(e) Require the applicant to submit a written plan for emergency transport of prospective patients;
(f) Require the applicant to hold a high school diploma or a modified diploma or to successfully pass a high school equivalency course; and
(g) Require that the applicant participate in at a minimum:
(A) 25 assisted deliveries;
(B) 25 deliveries for which the applicant was the primary care provider;
(C) 100 prenatal care visits;
(D) 25 newborn examinations; and
(E) 40 postnatal examinations.
(2) A person who desires to become licensed as a direct entry midwife shall submit an application to the Health Licensing Office stating the applicant’s qualifications for licensure. If the applicant meets the standards established under subsection (1) of this section and the applicant is not disqualified from licensure under ORS 676.612, the office shall issue an annual license to the direct entry midwife. The office shall impose the applicable fees for application, licensure and examination established under ORS 676.576.
(3) A direct entry midwife licensed under this section is entitled to payment under the rules of the medical assistance program for services provided to an eligible recipient of medical assistance. [1993 c.362 §3; 1997 c.690 §5; 2001 c.53 §1; 2003 c.547 §20; 2005 c.648 §33; 2013 c.314 §26; 2013 c.568 §53; 2013 c.657 §2; 2017 c.726 §14]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.425 - Renewal of license; effect of failure to renew.

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall renew a direct entry midwife license upon:
(a) The applicant’s satisfaction of the requirements for renewal under ORS 676.572;
(b) Receipt of proof of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for infants and adults;
(c) Receipt of the applicable renewal fee established under ORS 676.576; and
(d) The applicant’s satisfaction of the requirements for renewal prescribed by the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery under subsections (2) and (3) of this section.
(2) The board shall prescribe requirements for license renewal including, but not limited to, continuing education that must include training in use of legend drugs and devices.
(3) The board shall require a midwife who has attended fewer than five births in the previous year to take an additional 10 hours of continuing education as prescribed by the board. [1993 c.362 §9; 2001 c.53 §5; 2001 c.274 §3; 2001 c.462 §4; 2003 c.547 §21; 2005 c.648 §34; 2009 c.701 §21; 2013 c.314 §27; 2013 c.568 §54]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.430 - Waiver of required written examination.

A person licensed to practice direct entry midwifery under the laws of another state who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Health Licensing Office that the person has passed a written examination at least equal to the written examination required of persons eligible for licensure under ORS 687.405 to 687.495 may have the written examination waived pursuant to standards of the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery. [1993 c.362 §4; 2001 c.53 §2; 2005 c.648 §35; 2013 c.568 §55]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.445 - Discipline.

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and in consultation with the Health Licensing Office, the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery may impose a form of discipline specified in ORS 676.612 and 676.992 (1) and (2) against any person practicing direct entry midwifery for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 687.405 to 687.495 or the rules adopted under ORS 687.405 to 687.495. [2003 c.547 §28; 2005 c.648 §37; 2013 c.568 §57; 2013 c.657 §11]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.460 - Duty to report prohibited conduct.

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a licensed direct entry midwife who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150. [2009 c.536 §28]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.470 - State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery; establishment; appointment; confirmation; membership; compensation and expenses.

(1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:
(a) Four must be licensed direct entry midwives.
(b) One must be a certified nurse midwife.
(c) One must be a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 involved at the time of appointment in obstetrical care or education.
(d) One must be a member of the public.
(2)(a) Board members required to be licensed direct entry midwives may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by a professional organization representing direct entry midwives.
(b) In selecting the members of the board, the Governor shall strive to balance the representation on the board according to:
(A) Geographic areas of this state; and
(B) Ethnic group.
(3)(a) The term of office of each member is three years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year. 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 three years must elapse before the person is again eligible for appointment to serve on the board.
(b) A board member shall be removed immediately from the board if, during the member’s term, the member:
(A) Is not a resident of this state;
(B) Has been absent from three consecutive board meetings, unless at least one absence is excused; or
(C) Is not a licensed direct entry midwife or a retired direct entry midwife who was a licensed direct entry midwife in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a direct entry midwife.
(4) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. The office may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495. [1993 c.362 §2; 1999 c.885 §23; 1999 c.990 §1; 2005 c.648 §38; 2009 c.535 §24; 2009 c.701 §23a; 2011 c.650 §6; 2013 c.568 §58]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.475 - Officers; meetings; quorum; rules.

The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall elect a chairperson. The board shall adopt rules to govern the proceedings of the board. The board shall hold meetings at such times and places as it determines. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum. [1993 c.362 §6; 2009 c.535 §25]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.480 - Rules; practice standards.

(1) The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall adopt rules for the administration of ORS 687.405 to 687.495.
(2) The board shall adopt practice standards that include:
(a) Maintenance of records of care, including patient charts;
(b) Participation in peer review;
(c) Development of a written plan for emergency transport of patients;
(d) Guidelines for equipment; and
(e) Maintenance of patient disclosure forms, which must include information regarding whether the midwife has malpractice insurance. [1993 c.362 §8; 2001 c.53 §4a; 2013 c.657 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.482 - Peer review.

(1) Peer review of a licensed direct entry midwife conducted under ORS 687.480 is subject to the provisions of ORS 41.675. Charts and records created during or for the purpose of the practice of direct entry midwifery are not data under ORS 41.675.
(2) Peer review that is conducted outside of the Health Licensing Office may not be used to replace office regulatory investigations of complaints against licensed direct entry midwives. [2011 c.650 §2; 2013 c.568 §59]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.485 - Authority of Health Licensing Office; rules.

In addition to the powers otherwise granted by ORS 687.405 to 687.495, the Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery, may:
(1) Determine whether applicants meet the qualifications under ORS 687.405 to 687.495 and grant licenses to qualified applicants upon compliance with the rules of the board;
(2) Do any act necessary or proper to effect and carry out the duties required of the office by ORS 687.405 to 687.495; and
(3) Accept and expend donations, contributions and grant funds for the purposes of ORS 687.405 to 687.495. [1993 c.362 §7; 1999 c.990 §2; 2001 c.53 §4; 2001 c.462 §3; 2003 c.547 §25; 2005 c.648 §39; 2013 c.568 §60; 2013 c.657 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.490 - Protection for person providing information to board or office.

A person who in good faith provides information to the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery or the Health Licensing Office for purposes related to an investigation conducted under ORS 676.560 to 676.625, if the investigation is related to the regulation of direct entry midwifery, or ORS 687.405 to 687.495 is not subject to an action for civil damages as a result of providing the information. [1993 c.362 §17; 2001 c.53 §7; 2003 c.547 §26; 2005 c.648 §40; 2013 c.568 §61; 2017 c.101 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.493 - Authority to purchase and administer certain legend drugs and devices.

(1) A direct entry midwife licensed under ORS 687.405 to 687.495 may purchase and administer authorized scheduled legend drugs and devices that are used in pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, newborn care or resuscitation and that are deemed integral to providing safe care to the public by the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery by rule.
(2) Legend drugs authorized under subsection (1) of this section are limited:
(a) For neonatal use to prophylactic ophthalmic medications, vitamin K and oxygen; and
(b) For maternal use to antibiotics for Group B Streptococcal antibiotic prophylaxis, postpartum antihemorrhagics, Rh
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(D) immune globulin, epinephrine, intravenous fluids, local anesthetic and oxygen.
(3) Legend devices authorized under subsection (1) of this section are limited to devices for injection of medications, for the administration of intravenous fluids, for adult and infant resuscitation and for rupturing the amniotic membranes.
(4) A pharmacist who dispenses drugs and devices to a licensed midwife as authorized by this section and in conformity with the provisions of ORS chapter 689 is not liable for any adverse reactions caused by administration of the legend drugs and devices by the midwife. [2001 c.462 §2; 2013 c.657 §13]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.495 - Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes.

(1) The Center for Health Statistics established under ORS 432.010 shall collect and report data on birth and fetal death outcomes occurring in this state, including intrapartum and neonatal transfers to hospital care from another birthing facility, hospital or other location. The center shall report the data by attendant type. The report shall distinguish outcomes between licensed direct entry midwives and direct entry midwives who are not licensed under ORS 687.405 to 687.495.
(2) The Oregon Health Authority may accept gifts, grants and contributions from any public or private source for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section. [1993 c.362 §15; 2005 c.648 §41; 2011 c.650 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.895 - Procedure for civil penalties.

Any civil penalty under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745. [Formerly 687.087; 1997 c.626 §16]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 687 - Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives › Section 687.991 - Criminal penalties.

(1) Violation of ORS 687.021 or of any rule adopted under ORS 687.121 is a Class A misdemeanor.
(2) Violation of ORS 687.410 is a Class A misdemeanor. [1955 c.492 §14; 1977 c.507 §15; 2003 c.547 §27]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 688.010 - Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201.

As used in ORS 688.010 to 688.201, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Physical therapist" means a person who is licensed pursuant to ORS 688.010 to 688.201 to practice physical therapy.
(2) "Physical therapist aide" means a person who is trained by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to perform designated and supervised routine tasks related to physical therapy and who works under the direct on-site supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
(3) "Physical therapist assistant" means a person who assists a physical therapist in the administration of selected components of physical therapy intervention. A physical therapist assistant works under the supervision and direction of the physical therapist.
(4) "Physical therapy" means the care and services provided by a physical therapist or by a physical therapist assistant under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist.
(5) "Practice of physical therapy" means:
(a) Examining, evaluating and testing for mechanical, physiological and developmental impairments, functional limitations and disabilities or other neuromusculoskeletal conditions in order to determine a physical therapy diagnosis or prognosis or a plan of physical therapy intervention and to assess the ongoing effects of physical therapy intervention.
(b) Alleviating impairments and functional limitations by designing, implementing, administering and modifying physical therapy interventions.
(c) Reducing the risk of injury, impairment, functional limitation and disability by physical therapy interventions that may include as a component the promotion and maintenance of health, fitness and quality of life in all age populations.
(d) Consulting or providing educational services to a patient for the purposes of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this subsection. [1959 c.461 §1; 1965 c.314 §1; 1969 c.339 §1; 1971 c.585 §1; 1975 c.111 §1; 1987 c.726 §5; 2005 c.627 §3; 2019 c.43 §13]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 688 - Therapeutic and Technical Services: Physical Therapists; Medical Imaging Practitioners and Limited X-Ray Machine Operators; Hemodialysis Technicians; Athletic Trainers; Respiratory Therapists and Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 688.015 - Findings and purpose.

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that providing for state administrative control, supervision, licensure and regulation of the practice of physical therapy in this state serves the purpose of protecting the public health, safety and welfare.
(2) It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly that only individuals who meet and maintain prescribed standards of competence may engage in the practice of physical therapy as authorized by ORS 688.010 to 688.201 and implemented by the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy. [2005 c.627 §1; 2019 c.43 §14]
Note:
688.015 and 688.035 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 688 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.