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2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.650 - Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians.

(1) There is established the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians within the Health Licensing Office, consisting of:
(a) Nine members appointed by the Governor; and
(b) The section manager of the Radiation Protection Services Section of the Oregon Health Authority, or the section manager’s designee.
(2) Of the nine members appointed by the Governor:
(a) Five must be certified advanced estheticians;
(b) Two must be physicians or physician assistants licensed under ORS chapter 677 or nurse practitioners licensed under ORS 678.375 to 678.390; and
(c) Two must be public members who are residents of this state.
(3) The board member described in subsection (1)(b) of this section is a nonvoting ex officio member of the board.
(4) The term of office of each appointed member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on January 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(5) The voting members of the board shall select one of the voting members as chairperson and another voting member as vice chairperson. The board shall establish the terms of service for the chairperson and the vice chairperson and the duties and powers of the chairperson and the vice chairperson.
(6) A majority of the voting members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(7) Official action by the board requires the approval of a majority of the voting members of the board.
(8) The board shall meet at a place, day and hour determined by the board. The board also may meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the board. [2015 c.722 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.655 - Board powers; rules.

(1) In addition to the powers granted to the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians by ORS 676.630 to 676.660, the board shall have the power to:
(a) Adopt rules and take actions necessary to carry out the duties of the board under ORS 676.630 to 676.660.
(b) Adopt rules establishing sanitation and safety requirements for advanced nonablative esthetics procedures.
(c) Adopt rules establishing a professional code of conduct for certified advanced estheticians.
(d) Adopt any other rule necessary to regulate certified advanced estheticians.
(e) Provide advice to the Health Licensing Office on issues related to advanced nonablative esthetics procedures.
(f) Compile information related to advanced nonablative esthetics procedures and direct the office to disseminate the information to certified advanced estheticians.
(2) In adopting rules under subsection (1)(b) of this section, the board shall adopt rules:
(a) Requiring a certified advanced esthetician to conduct all advanced nonablative esthetics procedures in a facility for which a license has been issued under ORS 690.055;
(b) Requiring a certified advanced esthetician to maintain client disclosure forms that include, at a minimum, disclosure of the existence of professional liability insurance; and
(c) Requiring a certified advanced esthetician to enter into an agreement with:
(A) A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or a nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 to 678.390; or
(B) A licensed health care professional who works at the same location as the certified advanced esthetician and who has the authority to prescribe drugs listed in Schedule III, IV or V.
(3) The purpose of an agreement described in subsection (2)(c) of this section is to provide a certified advanced esthetician with a licensed health care professional to whom the certified advanced esthetician may refer a client of the certified advanced esthetician. [2015 c.722 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.660 - Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures.

In the manner provided by ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, and after consultation with the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline described in ORS 676.612 against any person certified under ORS 676.640 for a violation of the provisions of ORS 676.630 to 676.660 or of a rule adopted under ORS 676.630 to 676.660, or for commission of a prohibited act listed in ORS 676.612. [2015 c.722 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.665 - Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689.

As used in ORS 676.665 to 676.689:
(1) "Lactation consultant" means a person licensed to practice lactation consultation.
(2) "Lactation consultation" means the clinical application of scientific principles and evidence to provide care related to lactation to childbearing families. Lactation consultation includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Client assessment through systematic collection of data;
(b) Data analysis;
(c) Creation of a care plan;
(d) Implementation of the care plan, including demonstration and instructions to clients and communication with the clients’ primary care provider;
(e) Evaluation of client outcomes;
(f) Problem identification and treatment;
(g) Recommendation and use of assistive devices; and
(h) Lactation education to childbearing families and to health care providers. [2017 c.499 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.669 - Lactation consultant license; rules.

The Health Licensing Office may issue a lactation consultant license to an applicant who:
(1) Is at least 18 years old;
(2) Submits sufficient proof, as determined by the office, that the applicant:
(a) As approved by the office by rule, satisfies the requirements for certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners or its successor organization; and
(b) Is in good standing in any other states where the applicant is authorized as a lactation consultant;
(3) Pays a licensure fee; and
(4) Meets other qualifications required by the office by rule. [2017 c.499 §2; 2019 c.456 §40]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.673 - Continuing education; rules.

(1) A lactation consultant shall complete continuing education courses related to:
(a) Cultural competency, approved by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450; and
(b) Trauma-informed care, through programs approved by the Health Licensing Office by rule.
(2) The office shall adopt rules related to the continuing education described in subsection (1) of this section. The rules must include:
(a) Approval of continuing education programs related to trauma-informed care; and
(b) Requirements that lactation consultants:
(A) Complete initial cultural competency and trauma-informed care continuing education courses within one year of the date of initial licensure; and
(B) Complete additional cultural competency and trauma-informed care continuing education courses once every five years thereafter. [2017 c.499 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.681 - Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exemptions.

(1) A person may not practice lactation consultation or assume or use any title, words or abbreviations, including but not limited to the title or designation "lactation consultant," that indicate that the person is authorized to practice lactation consultation unless the person is licensed under ORS 676.669.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit:
(a) A person licensed under the laws of this state in a profession or occupation other than lactation consultation from practicing lactation consultation as a part of the person’s practice;
(b) The use of lactation consultation as an integral part of an education program; or
(c) A person whose training and national certification attest to the person’s preparation and ability to practice their profession or occupation from practicing the profession or occupation in which the person is certified, if the person does not represent that the person is a lactation consultant.
(3) ORS 676.665 to 676.689 do not apply to a person who is:
(a) Employed by or who contracts with the Oregon Health Authority or an entity that contracts with the authority, to promote or support breastfeeding through the Women, Infants and Children Program under ORS 413.500; or
(b) A licensed health care practitioner in this state and who provides services similar to lactation consultation.
(4) ORS 676.665 to 676.689 do not require a person who is a certified lactation counselor to obtain a license issued under ORS 676.669 in order to perform any of the services described in ORS 676.665 (2). [2017 c.499 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.685 - 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 a person licensed under ORS 676.669 for any of the prohibited acts listed in ORS 676.681 and for any violation of a rule adopted under ORS 676.665 to 676.689. [2017 c.499 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.689 - Rules.

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to:
(a) Establish a process for issuing lactation consultant licenses;
(b) Establish licensure fees;
(c) Determine qualifications for applicants for initial licensure and licensure by reciprocity;
(d) Develop and maintain a publicly available record of lactation consultants; and
(e) Establish standards of practice and professional responsibility for lactation consultants that take into consideration the standards established by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
(2) The office may adopt other rules as necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 676.665 to 676.689. [2017 c.499 §7; 2019 c.456 §41]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.698 - Temporary staffing agency authorization; renewal.

(1) Subject to subsection (4) of this section, the Health Licensing Office shall issue a temporary staffing agency authorization to an applicant that submits to the office:
(a) An application that includes the names and addresses of the applicant’s officers and directors and any other person that has ownership, partnership or a similar interest in the applicant;
(b) For the purposes of conducting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the fingerprints of all individuals described in paragraph (a) of this subsection;
(c) Copies of the applicant’s organizational documents, including but not limited to articles of incorporation and other relevant filings;
(d) Any other information requested by the office; and
(e) The applicable fee established under ORS 676.576.
(2) An authorization issued under this section is subject to ORS 676.572. In order to renew an authorization issued under this section, a temporary staffing agency shall submit to the office a renewal application that includes:
(a) Any changes to the information described in subsection (1)(a) or (c) of this section;
(b) Any other information requested by the office; and
(c) The applicable fee established under ORS 676.576.
(3) Every two years after the issuance of an authorization under subsection (1) of this section, as a condition of authorization renewal, the office shall require a temporary staffing agency to provide to the office the fingerprints described in subsection (1)(b) of this section for the purpose of conducting updated state and national criminal records checks under ORS 181A.195.
(4) The office may refuse to issue or renew an authorization under this section if the office is not satisfied with the results of a state or nationwide criminal records check conducted under ORS 181A.195 using the fingerprints described in subsection (1)(b) of this section. [2022 c.92 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.704 - Prohibition on operation without authorization.

(1) A temporary staffing agency may not operate in this state without an authorization issued or renewed under ORS 676.698.
(2) Each separate physical location of a temporary staffing agency must obtain an authorization under ORS 676.698. [2022 c.92 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.707 - Temporary staffing agency duties regarding personnel, records; fees.

(1) A temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698, shall:
(a) Ensure all personnel the temporary staffing agency employs or for whom the temporary staffing agency procures temporary employment or that the temporary staffing agency refers or assigns to temporary employment, for the practice or performance of the services provided by the personnel:
(A) Meets any professional authorization or qualification requirements established;
(B) Has completed any state or nationwide criminal records check required for the position in which the personnel is employed or to which the personnel is assigned or referred;
(C) Has completed any required training and continuing education for the position in which the personnel is employed or to which the personnel is assigned or referred;
(D) Possesses the necessary skills, knowledge and experience and meet any other relevant requirements for the position in which the personnel is employed or to which the personnel is assigned or referred; and
(E) Complies with any relevant requirements related to the health of staff employed by the entity at which the personnel is employed or to which the personnel is assigned or referred.
(b) Assign personnel to settings for which the personnel has the appropriate work experience and background to provide the services required by the specific setting.
(c) Retain records for at least 10 years in a manner that makes the records immediately available to the Health Licensing Office upon request of the office.
(d) Meet any other requirements established by the office by rule.
(2) A temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698, may charge to an entity that engages the temporary staffing agency fees or other amounts related to or associated with the subsequent hiring of personnel by the entity, or pay to the entity such fees or amounts if the temporary staffing agency hires the entity’s staff members, if:
(a) The entity or the temporary staffing agency directly solicits, or attempts to solicit, employment of the personnel or the entity’s staff members; and
(b) An agreement between the temporary staffing agency and the entity allows each party to charge to or receive from the other party the fees or amounts described in this subsection. [2022 c.92 §5; 2023 c.506 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.713 - Discipline.

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline against a temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698 for a violation of ORS 676.698, 676.704 or 676.707 or a rule adopted under ORS 676.695 to 676.725. [2022 c.92 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.716 - Temporary staffing agency maximum rates; required consultation; annual evaluation of maximum rates; rules.

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules to establish the maximum rates that, except as provided in ORS 676.719, a temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698 may charge to or receive from an entity that engages the temporary staffing agency. The authority shall establish more than one maximum rate under this section. The maximum rates established under this section must, for the category of personnel for which the maximum rates are established:
(a) Be based on the most recently available wage data from the Employment Department and include any applicable fringe benefits, charges for administrative and contract fees and other special charges; and
(b) Bear a reasonable relationship to the wage data described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(2) The differences in the maximum rates established under this section must be based on factors including but not limited to the minimum wages in geographic regions of this state, shift differentials, holiday pay, type of licensed care setting, relevant state and federal regulatory requirements, personnel with specialty training and information obtained through the consultation described in subsection (3) of this section.
(3) The authority shall consult with at least the following in establishing the maximum rates under this section:
(a) Temporary staffing agencies authorized under ORS 676.698 or representatives of temporary staffing agencies authorized under ORS 676.698; and
(b) Providers of long term care services, acute care services and primary care services, or representatives of the providers described in this paragraph.
(4) The authority shall annually evaluate the maximum rates established under this section and may, based on changes in the labor market, the wage data described in subsection (1) of this section and other factors the authority considers relevant, adjust the maximum rates established under this section. In evaluating and adjusting the maximum rates established under this section, the authority shall consult with the individuals and entities described in subsection (3) of this section.
(5) The authority may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2023 c.506 §9]
Note:
676.716 becomes operative January 1, 2025. See section 15, chapter 506, Oregon Laws 2023.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.719 - Exception from maximum rates.

A temporary staffing agency that is engaged by a hospital may charge to and receive from the hospital rates that exceed the maximum rates established under ORS 676.716 if the rates apply to 25 or fewer personnel in a single licensed care setting. [2023 c.506 §10]
Note:
676.719 becomes operative January 1, 2025. See section 15, chapter 506, Oregon Laws 2023.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.722 - Waiver of maximum rates; emergency waiver of maximum rates; rules.

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a process through which a temporary staffing agency or an entity that engages a temporary staffing agency may apply to the authority for a waiver of the maximum rates described in ORS 676.716 in circumstances other than those described in subsection (2) of this section. The authority shall establish a period of time for which a waiver granted under this section is valid and a process through which a waiver may be renewed.
(2)(a) The authority shall establish a process through which an entity that intends to engage a temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698 at a rate higher than a maximum rate established under ORS 676.716, may request an emergency waiver of the maximum rates. The process must allow the entity to submit a written request for an emergency waiver if:
(A) There is an emergency, as defined in ORS 401.025, a state of emergency is declared pursuant to ORS 401.165 or a public health emergency is declared pursuant to ORS 433.441; and
(B) The entity intends to engage the temporary staffing agency in order to respond to the emergency or state of emergency.
(b) A request for an emergency waiver made pursuant to this subsection shall be automatically approved and issued upon submission to the authority.
(c) An emergency waiver issued under this subsection is valid for 90 days and may be renewed. The authority shall approve or deny a request to renew an emergency waiver within three business days after receiving the request.
(d) A temporary staffing agency engaged by an entity for which an emergency waiver is issued under this subsection may charge to or receive from the entity rates consistent with the emergency waiver.
(3) The authority may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2023 c.506 §11]
Note:
676.722 becomes operative January 1, 2025. See section 15, chapter 506, Oregon Laws 2023.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.725 - Civil penalties.

(1) The Health Licensing Office may impose on a temporary staffing agency a civil penalty not to exceed $500 per day per violation of ORS 676.698, 676.704, 676.707 or 676.710. The office shall consider as a separate violation each assignment of an individual personnel member in violation of ORS 676.707 (1).
(2) Moneys from civil penalties imposed under this section shall be deposited in the Health Licensing Office Account established under ORS 676.625 for the administration of ORS 676.695 to 676.725. [2022 c.92 §7; 2023 c.506 §5]
Note:
The amendments to 676.725 by section 14, chapter 506, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative January 1, 2025. See section 15, chapter 506, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
(1) The Health Licensing Office may impose on a temporary staffing agency a civil penalty not to exceed $500 per day per violation of ORS 676.698, 676.704, 676.707, 676.710, 676.716, 676.719 or 676.722. The office shall consider as a separate violation each assignment of an individual personnel member in violation of ORS 676.707 (1).
(2) Moneys from civil penalties imposed under this section shall be deposited in the Health Licensing Office Account established under ORS 676.625 for the administration of ORS 676.695 to 676.725.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.730 - Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748.

As used in ORS 676.730 to 676.748:
(1) "Genetic counseling" means the practice of assisting patients in understanding and adapting to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic conditions, including:
(a) Obtaining and evaluating individual and family medical histories to determine risk for genetic and medical conditions and diseases of a patient and the patient’s family members;
(b) Discussing the features, natural history, means of diagnosis, genetic and environmental factors and risk management for genetic and medical conditions and diseases;
(c) Identifying and coordinating genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies appropriate for genetic assessment;
(d) Integrating test and study results with the patient’s personal and family history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic and medical conditions and diseases;
(e) Explaining the clinical implications of tests and studies and their results and evaluating the patient’s, and patient’s family’s responses, to the results and the risk of any recurrence of conditions and diseases, and providing patient-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;
(f) Identifying and using any community resources to provide educational, financial, medical and psychosocial support and advocacy; and
(g) Providing written documentation of medical, genetic and counseling information for families and health care providers.
(2) "Licensed genetic counselor" means a person licensed to practice genetic counseling. [2021 c.231 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.733 - Genetic counseling license; fees; rules.

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to practice genetic counseling to an applicant who:
(a) Is at least 18 years of age;
(b) Is certified by a national certification organization for genetic counselors approved by the office by rule;
(c) Pays a licensure fee; and
(d) Meets other requirements established by the office by rule.
(2) The office may adopt rules establishing a process for issuing a temporary license to practice genetic counseling, including but not limited to rules establishing qualifications and fees for temporary licensure. [2021 c.231 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.736 - Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exemptions.

(1) A person may not practice genetic counseling or assume any title, words or abbreviations, including but not limited to the title or designation "licensed genetic counselor," that indicate that the person is authorized to practice genetic counseling, unless the person is licensed under ORS 676.733.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit:
(a) A person authorized by a health regulatory board to provide a health care service other than genetic counseling from practicing genetic counseling as part of the person’s provision of the health care service; or
(b) A student from practicing genetic counseling while the student is participating in an educational program for genetic counseling and under the direct supervision of a licensed genetic counselor who is assigned to oversee the student, on duty and available to assist the student. [2021 c.231 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.739 - Requirement to refer for diagnosis, certain treatment.

(1) If, in the course of practicing genetic counseling, a licensed genetic counselor becomes aware of an indication of a genetic or medical condition or disease that requires a diagnosis or treatment outside the scope of practice of genetic counseling, the licensed genetic counselor shall refer the patient to a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or other appropriate licensed health care practitioner.
(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a licensed genetic counselor to diagnose, test for or treat a genetic or medical condition or disease. [2021 c.231 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.742 - Requirement to practice, provide services in culturally, linguistically appropriate manner.

A licensed genetic counselor shall practice genetic counseling and provide the services described in ORS 676.730 in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate for the patient or the patient’s family. The licensed genetic counselor may use as guidance under this section any standards established by a national certification organization for genetic counselors. [2021 c.231 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.745 - Discipline.

In the manner described in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against a person for any violation of ORS 676.736 and for any violation of a rule adopted under ORS 676.730 to 676.748. [2021 c.231 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.748 - Rules.

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to establish:
(a) A process for issuing licenses to practice genetic counseling;
(b) A process for renewing licenses to practice genetic counseling;
(c) Fees for issuing and renewing licenses to practice genetic counseling;
(d) Qualifications for applicants for initial licensure and licensure renewal; and
(e) Guidelines by which a licensed genetic counselor shall provide to a patient, or a patient’s family, when and in the manner consistent with the practice of patient- and family-centered care, contact information for support programs and services related to the patient’s genetic or medical condition or disease, including information for hotlines, resource centers, local and national organizations and other educational programs.
(2) The office may adopt:
(a) Rules to approve certification issued by a national certification organization for genetic counselors; and
(b) Other rules necessary to carry out ORS 676.730 to 676.748. [2021 c.231 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.750 - Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789.

As used in ORS 676.750 to 676.789:
(1) "Licensee" means an individual who holds a license issued under ORS 676.750 to 676.789.
(2) "Signed language interpretation services" means the interpretation of conversations and other communications by use of a visual signed language.
(3) "Sign language interpreter" means an individual who provides signed language interpretation services. [2023 c.414 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.753 - Supervisory sign language interpreter license.

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a supervisory sign language interpreter license to an applicant who:
(a) Is at least 18 years of age;
(b) Demonstrates compliance with the code of professional conduct authored by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or its successor organization, and the National Association of the Deaf, or its successor organization, and approved by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters;
(c) Has at least three years of qualifying experience, as determined by the board;
(d) Meets the requirements established by the board relating to minimum qualifications, education or training or any combination thereof;
(e) Meets any other requirements established by the board; and
(f) Pays a fee established by the office.
(2) A licensed supervisory sign language interpreter:
(a) May not provide signed language interpretation services in a legal or medical setting without a license issued under ORS 676.765 or 676.768.
(b) May supervise licensed provisional sign language interpreters. [2023 c.414 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.756 - Sign language interpreter license; renewal.

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a sign language interpreter license to an applicant who:
(a) Is at least 18 years of age;
(b) Demonstrates compliance with the code of professional conduct authored by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or its successor organization, and the National Association of the Deaf, or its successor organization, and approved by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters;
(c) Meets the requirements established by the board relating to minimum qualifications, education or training or any combination thereof;
(d) Meets any other requirements established by the board; and
(e) Pays a fee established by the office.
(2) A license issued under this section may be renewed twice.
(3) A licensed sign language interpreter may not provide signed language interpretation services in a legal or medical setting without a license issued under ORS 676.765 or 676.768. [2023 c.414 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.759 - Provisional sign language interpreter license; renewal.

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a provisional sign language interpreter license to an applicant who:
(a) Is at least 18 years of age;
(b) Demonstrates compliance with the code of professional conduct authored by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or its successor organization, and the National Association of the Deaf, or its successor organization, and approved by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters;
(c) Meets the requirements established by the board relating to minimum qualifications, education or training or any combination thereof;
(d) Meets any other requirements established by the board; and
(e) Pays a fee established by the office.
(2) A license issued under this section may be renewed up to five times.
(3) A licensed provisional sign language interpreter:
(a) May provide signed language interpretation services only under the supervision of a licensed supervisory sign language interpreter.
(b) May not provide signed language interpretation services in an educational, legal or medical setting without a license issued under section ORS 676.762, 676.765 or 676.768. [2023 c.414 §4]
Note:
Sections 28 and 29, chapter 414, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:
Sec. 28.
Notwithstanding sections 3 [676.756] and 4 [676.759] of this 2023 Act, a licensed sign language interpreter may supervise a licensed provisional sign language interpreter. [2023 c.414 §28]
Sec. 29.
Section 28 of this 2023 Act is repealed on July 1, 2030. [2023 c.414 §29]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.762 - Educational sign language interpreter license; renewal.

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue an educational sign language interpreter license to an applicant who:
(a) Is at least 18 years of age;
(b) Demonstrates compliance with the code of professional conduct authored by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or its successor organization, and the National Association of the Deaf, or its successor organization, and approved by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters;
(c) Meets the requirements established by the Department of Education by rule relating to sign language interpreters serving in schools;
(d) Meets any other requirements established by the board; and
(e) Pays a fee established by the office.
(2) A license issued under this section may be renewed up to five times.
(3) Only a licensed sign language interpreter, licensed supervisory sign language interpreter or licensed educational sign language interpreter may provide signed language interpretation services in an educational setting as defined by the board. [2023 c.414 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.765 - Medical sign language interpreter license.

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a medical sign language interpreter license to an applicant who:
(a) Is a licensed supervisory sign language interpreter or a licensed sign language interpreter;
(b) Meets any requirements established by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters; and
(c) Pays a fee established by the office.
(2) Only a licensed medical sign language interpreter may provide signed language interpretation services in a medical setting as defined by the board. [2023 c.414 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.768 - Legal sign language interpreter license.

(1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a legal sign language interpreter license to an applicant who:
(a) Is a licensed supervisory sign language interpreter or a licensed sign language interpreter;
(b) Meets any requirements established by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters; and
(c) Pays a fee established by the office.
(2) Only a licensed legal sign language interpreter may provide signed language interpretation services in a legal setting as defined by the board. [2023 c.414 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.771 - Prohibition on unlicensed provision of signed language interpretation services, use of title; exceptions.

(1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a person who is not licensed under ORS 676.750 to 676.789 may not provide signed language interpretation services.
(b) A person who is not licensed under ORS 676.750 to 676.789 may provide signed language interpretation services:
(A) In circumstances in which a license issued under ORS 676.750 to 676.789 is not required.
(B) In emergency situations involving imminent or immediate harm and during which a licensee is not available.
(C) In other extenuating circumstances, as determined by the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters.
(D) If the person is a qualified interpreter under ORS 45.288 or a court interpreter certified under ORS 45.291 providing signed language interpretation services for the purpose of a proceeding in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Oregon Tax Court or a circuit court or at the direction or with the approval of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or the presiding judge of the court in which the proceeding occurs.
(2) A person who is not licensed under ORS 676.750 to 676.789 may not assume or use any title, words, abbreviations, signs or insignias, including but not limited to the titles "licensed supervisory sign language interpreter," "licensed sign language interpreter," "licensed provisional sign language interpreter," "licensed educational sign language interpreter," "licensed legal sign language interpreter" or "licensed medical sign language interpreter," that indicate that the person is licensed to provide signed language interpretation services under ORS 676.750 to 676.789.
(3) For the purpose of providing signed language interpretation services, a person may not employ or contract with an individual who is not licensed to provide signed language interpretation services under ORS 676.750 to 676.789. [2023 c.414 §8]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.774 - Protection, disclosure of information acquired while providing signed language interpretation services.

A licensee who acquires any information protected by confidentiality, privilege or privacy laws while providing signed language interpretation services may not be required to disclose the information in an investigation, trial or other legal proceeding without the consent of the individuals for whom the signed language interpretation services were provided. [2023 c.414 §9]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.777 - Discipline.

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, and at the direction of the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 for a violation of ORS 676.750 to 676.789 or rules adopted under ORS 676.750 to 676.789. [2023 c.414 §10]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.780 - State Board of Sign Language Interpreters.

(1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor as follows:
(a)(A) Two members who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing and who represent an association in this state that promotes and protects the rights of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing;
(B) One member who represents a professional organization in this state for sign language interpreters and who holds a license issued under ORS 676.750 to 676.789;
(C) One member who represents a sign language interpreter education program at a post-secondary institution in this state and who holds a license issued under ORS 676.750 to 676.789;
(D) Two members who are hearing interpreters certified by or registered with a national organization for sign language interpreters and who hold licenses issued under ORS 676.750 to 676.789; and
(E) One member who is a deaf interpreter certified by or registered with a national organization for sign language interpreters and who holds a license issued under ORS 676.750 to 676.789.
(b) All members must be residents of this state and proficient in American Sign Language. To the extent practicable, the members must reflect the geographic and racial diversity of this state.
(2) The term of office of each member of the board is three years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of a term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on January 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(3) A member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495.
(4) The board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of the office of chairperson and vice chairperson as the board determines.
(5) A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(6) The board shall meet at least once each quarter as determined by the office. The board may also meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the board. [2023 c.414 §11]
Note:
Section 27, chapter 414, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:
Sec. 27.
(1) Notwithstanding the term of office specified by section 11 of this 2023 Act [676.780], of the members first appointed to the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters:
(a) Two shall serve for a term ending December 31, 2024.
(b) Two shall serve for a term ending December 31, 2025.
(c) Three shall serve for a term ending December 31, 2026.
(2) The members who are required to hold a license under sections 1 to 14 of this 2023 Act [676.750 to 676.789] shall obtain a license not later than January 31, 2024. [2023 c.414 §27]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.783 - Board duties, powers; rules.

The State Board of Sign Language Interpreters:
(1) Shall advise the Health Licensing Office in the establishment of:
(a) A publicly available registry of licensees that includes at least the names and specific license of each licensee.
(b) A process to receive and address grievances regarding licensees and signed language interpretation services.
(2) Shall adopt rules to carry out ORS 676.750 to 676.789, including rules to:
(a) Establish standards relating to minimum qualifications, education or training or any combination thereof for issuance of licenses under ORS 676.750 to 676.789;
(b) Determine qualifications for renewal of licenses issued under ORS 676.750 to 676.789;
(c) Establish supervision requirements; and
(d) Establish a code of professional conduct for sign language interpreters licensed under ORS 676.750 to 676.789.
(3) May establish additional specialty licenses for sign language interpreters that the board determines necessary. [2023 c.414 §12]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.786 - Health Licensing Office, Department of Education rules.

The Health Licensing Office and Department of Education may adopt rules with the advice of the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters to carry out the office’s and the department’s duties under ORS 676.750 to 676.789. [2023 c.414 §13]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.802 - Definitions for ORS 676.802 to 676.830.

As used in ORS 676.802 to 676.830:
(1)(a) "Applied behavior analysis" means the design, implementation and evaluation of environmental modifications, using behavioral stimuli and consequences, to produce significant improvement in human social behavior, including the use of direct observation, measurement and functional analysis of the relationship between environment and behavior.
(b) "Applied behavior analysis" does not mean psychological testing, neuropsychology, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, sex therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy or long-term counseling as treatment modalities.
(2) "Licensed health care professional" means an individual whose scope of practice includes applied behavior analysis and who is licensed by:
(a) The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board;
(b) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists;
(c) The Oregon Medical Board;
(d) The Oregon State Board of Nursing;
(e) The Oregon Board of Physical Therapy;
(f) The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology;
(g) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers; or
(h) The Oregon Board of Psychology. [2015 c.674 §1; 2017 c.6 §27; 2019 c.43 §10; 2023 c.500 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally › Section 676.806 - Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board.

(1) There is created, within the Health Licensing Office, the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor, including:
(a) Four members who are licensed by the board under ORS 676.810;
(b) One member who is a licensed psychiatrist, with experience or training in treating autism spectrum disorder;
(c) One member who is a licensed psychologist, with experience or training in treating autism spectrum disorder;
(d) One member who is a licensed developmental pediatrician, with experience or training in treating autism spectrum disorder;
(e) One member of the general public who does not have a financial interest in the provision of applied behavior analysis and does not have a ward or family member who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; and
(f) One member who is a parent, guardian or family member of an individual who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and has received some form of applied behavior analysis therapy.
(2) Not more than one member of the board may be an employee of an insurer.
(3) The appointments of the members of the board are subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 and 171.565.
(4) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on November 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(5) A member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495.
(6) The board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for such terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the board determines.
(7) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(8) The board shall meet at least once every year as determined by the office. The board may also meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the board. [Formerly 676.800]