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2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.207 - Health Licensing Office rules.

The Health Licensing Office may adopt rules to carry out its duties under ORS 690.005 to 690.225. [2023 c.273 §2]
Note:
690.207 becomes operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.225 - Inspections.

(1) In addition to any other duties prescribed by law, the Health Licensing Office shall provide for the inspection of facilities.
(2) Inspections conducted under this section shall determine whether the facilities comply with the health, safety, infection control and licensing rules of the Board of Cosmetology.
(3)(a) The office may not inspect a school unless the Higher Education Coordinating Commission requests the office’s assistance in carrying out an inspection of a school.
(b) The office may not impose any disciplinary action on a school. [1977 c.886 §26; 1983 c.151 §17; 1987 c.31 §11; 1987 c.414 §86; 1989 c.491 §68; 1993 c.45 §299; 1993 c.267 §16; 1995 c.343 §69; 1999 c.425 §23; 1999 c.885 §21a; 2003 c.547 §49; 2005 c.648 §64; 2012 c.104 §45; 2013 c.568 §§90,91; 2023 c.273 §13]
Note:
The amendments to 690.225 by section 13, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative until July 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
(1) In addition to any other duties prescribed by law, the Health Licensing Office shall provide for the inspection of facilities and schools licensed to teach practitioner skills under ORS 345.010 to 345.450.
(2) Inspections conducted under this section shall determine whether the facilities comply with the health, safety, infection control and licensing rules of the Board of Cosmetology and whether the schools comply with the health, safety and infection control requirements under ORS 345.010 to 345.450 and rules of the office. A report of the results of the inspection shall be submitted to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
Note:
Section 16, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, provides:
Sec. 16.
A school that teaches a curriculum that was approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission before the operative date specified in section 19 of this 2023 Act [July 1, 2024] may continue to teach the curriculum after the operative date specified in section 19 of this 2023 Act unless the Health Licensing Office determines that the curriculum must be approved by the office pursuant to rules adopted by the Board of Cosmetology under ORS 690.005 to 690.225.
[2023 c.273 §16]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.350 - Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410.

As used in ORS 690.350 to 690.410, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Body piercing" means the puncturing of a part of the body of a live human being to create a permanent hole for ornamentation or decoration.
(2) "Dermal implanting" means the insertion of an object under the skin of a live human being for ornamentation or decoration.
(3)(a) "Earlobe piercing" means the puncturing of the soft lower part of the external ear of a live human being for ornamentation or decoration.
(b) "Earlobe piercing" does not include the puncturing of ear cartilage.
(4) "Electrolysis" means the process by which hair, with a series of treatments, is permanently removed from the skin by inserting a needle-conductor into the hair follicle and directing electrical energy toward the hair cell. The word "electrolysis" is used in generic form in ORS 690.350 to 690.410 and refers to modalities of galvanic electrolysis, thermolysis and combinations thereof.
(5) "Facility" means a fixed or mobile place of business operated on a regular or irregular basis for the purpose of providing services in one or more fields of practice.
(6) "Field of practice" means:
(a) Tattooing;
(b) Body piercing;
(c) Earlobe piercing;
(d) Electrolysis;
(e) Dermal implanting; or
(f) Scarification.
(7) "License" means a written authorization issued under ORS 690.365 authorizing the holder to:
(a) Perform services in one or more fields of practice; or
(b) Operate a facility.
(8) "Scarification" means injury of the skin to produce a scar on a live human being for permanent ornamentation or decoration.
(9) "Tattooing" means the process by which a live human being is marked or colored by insertion of nontoxic dyes or pigments to form indelible marks for ornamentation or decoration.
(10) "Temporary license" means a written authorization issued under ORS 690.365 temporarily authorizing the holder to:
(a) Perform services in a field of practice; or
(b) Operate a facility. [1987 c.698 §1; 1993 c.30 §1; 1993 c.45 §300; 1999 c.885 §37; 2003 c.547 §51; 2005 c.648 §66; 2011 c.346 §8; 2013 c.82 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.365 - License to perform services and facility licenses; qualifications; inspection; posting requirement; temporary licenses.

(1)(a) The Health Licensing Office shall issue a license to perform services in a field of practice to an applicant who:
(A) Shows to the satisfaction of the office that the applicant:
(i) Is at least 18 years of age;
(ii) Has a high school diploma or equivalent education; and
(iii) Has submitted evidence of completion of education and training prescribed and approved by the office;
(B) Has passed an examination approved, administered or recognized by the office; and
(C) Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576.
(b) The office may issue a temporary license to perform services in a field of practice as prescribed by office rule.
(2)(a) The office shall issue a license to operate a facility to a person who:
(A) Files an application in the form and manner prescribed by the office;
(B) Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576; and
(C) Complies with other requirements established by the office by rule.
(b) The office shall conduct periodic inspections of facilities to determine compliance with safety, infection control and sterilization requirements.
(c) A person holding a license to operate a facility must post the license in a conspicuous place at all times on the premises of the facility.
(d) The office may issue a temporary license to operate a facility in accordance with rules adopted by the office. [1987 c.698 §3; 1993 c.30 §4; 2001 c.104 §264; 2003 c.547 §53; 2005 c.648 §68; 2009 c.701 §46; 2011 c.346 §12; 2013 c.314 §45; 2013 c.568 §93]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.370 - Examinations; rules.

The Health Licensing Office shall offer an examination for applicants for licenses to perform services in each field of practice at least twice a year. An applicant who fails any part of the examination may retake the failed section in accordance with rules adopted by the office. [1987 c.698 §4; 2001 c.104 §265; 2003 c.547 §54; 2005 c.648 §69; 2011 c.346 §13; 2013 c.568 §94]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.380 - Display of license required; notice to Health Licensing Office of place of business; notice to licensees.

(1) A person who holds a license under ORS 690.350 to 690.410 shall notify the Health Licensing Office in writing of the regular address of the place or places where the person performs or intends to perform services in a field of practice and shall keep the license conspicuously posted in the place of business at all times.
(2) The office shall keep a record of the place or places of business of each person who holds a license.
(3) Any notice required to be given by the office to a person who holds a license may be given by mailing the notice to the address of the last place of business of which the person has notified the office. [1987 c.698 §8; 1993 c.30 §5; 2001 c.104 §266; 2003 c.547 §55; 2005 c.648 §70; 2011 c.346 §14; 2013 c.568 §95]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.385 - License renewal.

(1) To renew a license issued under ORS 690.365, the licensee must submit to the Health Licensing Office:
(a) A completed renewal application;
(b) The applicable renewal fee established under ORS 676.576; and
(c) Satisfactory evidence of having completed any required continuing education credits on or before the expiration date of the license as specified by office rule.
(2) A temporary license issued under ORS 690.365 expires as established by the office by rule. [1987 c.698 §9; 1993 c.30 §6; 2001 c.104 §267; 2003 c.547 §56; 2005 c.648 §71; 2009 c.701 §47; 2011 c.346 §15; 2013 c.314 §46; 2013 c.568 §96]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.390 - Required standards for practitioners; rules.

The Health Licensing Office shall establish standards for practitioners in a field of practice. The standards must require:
(1) That instruments used in a field of practice be sterilized in accordance with methods approved by the rules of the office;
(2) A practitioner working in a field of practice to be equipped with appropriate sterilizing equipment, hot and cold running water and a covered waste receptacle; and
(3) A practitioner working in a field of practice to keep case history cards for each client. [1987 c.698 §11; 1993 c.30 §7; 2005 c.648 §72; 2011 c.346 §16; 2013 c.568 §97]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.401 - Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners.

(1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners, to advise the office with regard to the regulation of fields of practice. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor.
(2) Members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:
(a) Two members must be licensed under ORS 690.365 to perform body piercing, dermal implanting or scarification;
(b) One member must be licensed under ORS 690.365 to practice electrolysis;
(c) Two members must be licensed under ORS 690.365 to perform tattooing;
(d) One member must be licensed under ORS chapter 677, 678 or 685; and
(e) One member must be a member of the public who does not possess the professional qualifications of the other members.
(3) The term of office of each member of the board is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The Governor shall fill vacancies by appointment for the unexpired term. A member shall hold the member’s office until the appointment and qualification of a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a person serves two consecutive full terms, a period of at least four years must elapse before the person is eligible for appointment to serve on the board.
(4) The board shall meet at least once per year.
(5) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and reimbursement of expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. [2011 c.346 §10; 2013 c.568 §98; 2015 c.56 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.405 - Powers and duties of Health Licensing Office relating to body art practices; rules.

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall:
(a) Determine the qualifications, training, education and fitness of applicants for licenses, renewal of licenses and reciprocal licenses;
(b) Adopt rules as necessary to administer ORS 690.350 to 690.410;
(c) Issue, deny, revoke, suspend and renew licenses;
(d) Maintain a public record of persons holding licenses;
(e) Establish standards of practice and professional responsibility for persons licensed by the office to perform services in a field of practice;
(f) Select licensing examinations;
(g) Provide for waivers of examinations as appropriate;
(h) Appoint representatives to conduct or supervise examinations of applicants for licensure;
(i) Inspect the facilities of persons who perform services in one or more fields of practice; and
(j) Issue temporary licenses to qualified applicants in accordance with rules adopted by the office.
(2) Before the office adopts rules regulating body piercing of genitals or dermal implanting, the office shall consult with the Oregon Medical Board to ensure that the rules protect public safety.
(3) The office may consult with the Oregon Medical Board before adopting rules relating to other body art practices. [1987 c.698 §15; 1993 c.30 §9; 1999 c.885 §39; 2003 c.547 §59; 2005 c.648 §73; 2009 c.701 §48; 2011 c.346 §17; 2013 c.314 §47; 2013 c.568 §99]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.407 - Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office.

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against any person performing services in a field of practice for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612, and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 690.350 to 690.410, or the rules adopted thereunder. [2003 c.547 §57; 2005 c.648 §74; 2011 c.346 §18; 2013 c.568 §100]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.410 - Minimum standards of education and training; rules; schools.

(1) The Health Licensing Office, in accordance with ORS chapter 183 and in consultation with the Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners, shall adopt by rule minimum standards of education and training requirements for each field of practice.
(2) The office shall approve courses in each field of practice. To obtain approval of a course, the provider of a course must submit an outline of instruction to the office and the Department of Education. The outline must include the approved courses, total hours of instruction, hours of lectures in theory and the hours of instruction in application of practical skills.
(3) Schools teaching a field of practice must comply with the safety and infection control rules adopted by the office and are subject to inspection at the discretion of the office. [1987 c.698 §6; 1989 c.475 §1; 1989 c.491 §69; 1993 c.30 §10; 1993 c.45 §301; 1999 c.885 §40; 2001 c.104 §269; 2003 c.547 §60; 2005 c.648 §75; 2011 c.346 §19; 2013 c.568 §101; 2015 c.56 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 690 - Cosmetic Professionals › Section 690.992 - Criminal penalties.

(1) Violation of ORS 690.015 is a Class B misdemeanor.
(2) Violation of ORS 690.360 is a Class A misdemeanor. [1977 c.886 §25; subsection (2) enacted as 1987 c.698 §14; 2003 c.547 §74; 2011 c.346 §21]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 691 - Dietitians › Section 691.011

[Subsections (1) to (5) and (8) to (13) enacted as 1967 c.587 §2 (enacted in lieu of 691.010); subsections (6) and (7) enacted as 1967 c.355 §4; repealed by 1977 c.842 §27 and 1977 c.886 §42]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 691 - Dietitians › Section 691.180

[Amended by 1953 c.231 §4; 1955 c.155 §4; 1959 c.29 §1; 1963 c.52 §2; 1967 c.18 §2; 1967 c.587 §7; renumbered 691.300]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 691 - Dietitians › Section 691.405 - Definitions for ORS 691.405 to 691.485.

As used in ORS 691.405 to 691.485:
(1) "Dietetics practice" means the integration and application of principles derived from the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, food, management, physiology and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain the health of people through:
(a) Assessing the nutritional needs of clients;
(b) Establishing priorities, goals and objectives that meet nutritional needs of clients;
(c) Advising and assisting individuals or groups on appropriate nutritional intake by integrating information from a nutritional assessment with information on food and other sources of nutrients and meal preparation; and
(d) Evaluating and making changes in food, diets and nutrition services, maintaining appropriate standards of nutritional quality in food and maintaining appropriate standards of nutrition services.
(2) "Licensed dietitian" means a dietitian licensed as provided in ORS 691.435. [1989 c.487 §1; 2001 c.900 §216; 2007 c.71 §225; 2009 c.595 §1108; 2009 c.828 §43; 2011 c.630 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 691 - Dietitians › Section 691.415 - License required.

A person who is not licensed under ORS 691.435 may not practice or attempt to practice as a licensed dietitian using in connection with the name of the person the words or letters "L.D.," or "Licensed Dietitian." [1989 c.487 §2; 2011 c.630 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 691 - Dietitians › Section 691.435 - Licensing requirements; examination.

The Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the Board of Licensed Dietitians, shall issue a dietitian license to an applicant who:
(1) Files an application as prescribed by the office;
(2) Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576; and
(3) Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the office that the applicant has:
(a) Received a baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States with a major course of study in human nutrition, dietetics, foods and nutrition or food systems management approved by the board as meeting the standards for approval of the course of study under ORS 691.405 to 691.485;
(b) Completed a planned, continuous program of dietetic experience approved by the office of 900 hours under the supervision of a licensed dietitian; and
(c) Passed an examination prescribed by the office. [1989 c.487 §4; 2011 c.630 §7; 2013 c.314 §48; 2013 c.568 §103]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 691 - Dietitians › Section 691.445 - Licensing without examination based on prior practice or licensure in other state.

The Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the Board of Licensed Dietitians, may waive the examination requirement and grant a dietitian license to an applicant who:
(1) Files an application as prescribed by the office;
(2) Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576; and
(3) Presents satisfactory evidence of:
(a) Current registration as a dietitian with a credentialing body approved by the board; or
(b) Current licensure under the laws of any other state or territory in the United States, if the requirements for licensure of dietitians in the state or territory in which the applicant is licensed are not less than those required by ORS 691.405 to 691.485. [1989 c.487 §5; 2011 c.630 §8; 2013 c.314 §49; 2013 c.568 §104]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 691 - Dietitians › Section 691.465 - License renewal; rules.

To renew a license issued under ORS 691.405 to 691.485, the licensee must submit to the Health Licensing Office:
(1) A completed renewal application;
(2) The applicable renewal fee established under ORS 676.576; and
(3) Satisfactory evidence of having completed any required continuing education credits on or before the expiration date of the license as specified by office rule. [1989 c.487 §7; 1991 c.77 §1; 1991 c.703 §34; 1993 c.10 §1; 2007 c.768 §52; 2009 c.42 §1; 2011 c.630 §9; 2013 c.314 §50; 2013 c.568 §105]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 691 - Dietitians › Section 691.475 - Duties of Health Licensing Office; rules.

The Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the Board of Licensed Dietitians, shall:
(1) Adopt rules necessary for the administration of ORS 691.405 to 691.485;
(2) Issue, deny, revoke, suspend and renew dietitian licenses;
(3) Determine the qualifications, training, education and fitness of applicants for licenses, renewals of licenses and reciprocal licenses for dietitians;
(4) Determine requirements for reciprocity and equivalency for licensed dietetics practice;
(5) Establish a code of professional responsibility and standards of practice for licensed dietitians;
(6) Develop, approve or recognize examinations to test an applicant’s knowledge relating to dietitian techniques and methods and any other subjects the board may determine to be necessary to assess an applicant’s fitness to practice as a licensed dietitian; and
(7) Provide for waivers of examinations. [2011 c.630 §11; 2013 c.314 §51; 2013 c.568 §106]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 691 - Dietitians › Section 691.477 - Discipline.

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and in consultation with the Board of Licensed Dietitians, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against any person practicing dietetics for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 691.405 to 691.485, or the rules adopted under ORS 691.405 to 691.485. [2011 c.630 §13; 2013 c.568 §107]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 691 - Dietitians › Section 691.485 - Board of Licensed Dietitians.

(1) There is established, within the Health Licensing Office, the Board of Licensed Dietitians to advise the office with regard to the regulation of dietitians. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:
(a) Two must be members of the general public who are not otherwise qualified for membership on the board and who are not a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a licensed dietitian;
(b) One must be a physician trained in clinical nutrition; and
(c) Four must be licensed dietitians who have been engaged in the practice of dietetics for at least five years.
(2) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a person serves two consecutive full terms, a period of at least four years must elapse before the person is again eligible for appointment to serve on the board. If there is a vacancy on the board for any reason, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term. A member shall hold the member’s office until the appointment and qualification of a successor.
(3) 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.
(4) The board shall meet at least once per year. [1989 c.487 §8; 2009 c.535 §31; 2009 c.756 §81; 2011 c.630 §6; 2013 c.568 §109]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter:
(1) "Alkaline hydrolysis" or "hydrolysis" means the technical process for reducing human remains by placing the remains in a dissolution chamber that uses heat, pressure, water and base chemical agents, in a licensed hydrolysis facility, to reduce human remains to bone fragments and essential elements.
(2) "Board" means the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board.
(3) "Cemetery" means any one, or a combination of more than one, of the following, in a place used, or intended to be used, and dedicated, for cemetery purposes:
(a) A burial park, for earth interments;
(b) A mausoleum, for crypt interments;
(c) A columbarium, for permanent interments of cremated or reduced remains;
(d) A scattering garden or other designated area above or below ground where a person may pay to establish a memorial of cremated or reduced remains; or
(e) A cenotaph, the primary purpose of which is to provide an area where a person may pay to establish a memorial to honor a person whose remains may be interred elsewhere or whose remains cannot be recovered.
(4) "Exempt operating cemetery" means an operating cemetery that has 10 or fewer interments annually.
(5) "Final disposition" means the burial, interment, cremation, dissolution, reduction or other disposition of human remains authorized by the board by rule.
(6) "Holding room" means a room that is located in a licensed facility for the care, storage or holding of dead human bodies prior to effecting disposition.
(7) "Immediate disposition company" means any business licensed under this chapter, other than a licensed funeral establishment, where a licensed funeral service practitioner operates the business of immediate final disposition and where business records are kept.
(8) "Natural organic reduction" means the contained, accelerated conversion of human remains to soil.
(9) "Operating cemetery" means a cemetery that:
(a) Performs interments;
(b) Has fiduciary responsibility for endowment care, general care or special care funds; or
(c) Has outstanding preneed service contracts for unperformed services.
(10) "Reduced remains" means the remains of a human body after completion of reduction.
(11) "Reduction" means alkaline hydrolysis, natural organic reduction and any other method of final disposition of human remains authorized by the board.
(12) "Rental cover" means a partial enclosure that appears similar to a casket that is utilized for viewing purposes and surrounds the burial, cremation or alternative container. [Amended by 1957 c.596 §1; 1983 c.810 §3; 1985 c.207 §7; 1987 c.252 §10; 1989 c.177 §1; 1997 c.638 §2; 2001 c.224 §1; 2007 c.436 §1; 2009 c.709 §1; 2021 c.296 §19]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.040 - Application of chapter.

This chapter does not apply to any of the following:
(1) A public institution, medical college, county medical society, anatomical association, college of embalming or institution approved by the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board to accept bodies for education or research purposes under ORS 97.170.
(2) The customs or rites of any religious sect except as to the burial or other disposition of their dead.
(3) A person who picks up dead human bodies under the direction of a licensed funeral service practitioner for delivery to a licensed funeral service practitioner, a licensed funeral establishment, an authorized cemetery, an authorized crematorium or another authorized facility for final disposition of human remains pursuant to an agreement with the funeral service practitioner, if the person is not otherwise engaged in any of the activities of a funeral service practitioner, an embalmer, a funeral establishment, a death care consultant, a cemetery, a crematorium or an alternative disposition facility as described in ORS 692.025 or another authorized facility for final disposition of human remains as described in ORS 692.275.
(4) A person who picks up dead human bodies under the direction of a licensed funeral service practitioner employed by a funeral establishment registered under ORS 692.270 for transportation out of the state or for delivery out of the state to a funeral service practitioner, funeral establishment, cemetery, crematorium or alternative disposition facility pursuant to an agreement with the funeral service practitioner, if the person is not otherwise engaged in any of the activities of a funeral service practitioner, an embalmer, a funeral establishment, a death care consultant, a cemetery, a crematorium or an alternative disposition facility as described in ORS 692.025 or another authorized facility for final disposition of human remains as described in ORS 692.275. [Amended by 1957 c.596 §2; 1983 c.810 §5; 1985 c.207 §10; 1999 c.724 §5; 2009 c.709 §11; 2015 c.651 §7; 2021 c.296 §21]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.045 - Funeral service practitioner license; application; examination; experience.

(1) The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall issue a license to an individual to practice as a funeral service practitioner if the individual meets the following requirements:
(a) The individual must apply to the board for a funeral service practitioner license on an application form provided by the board.
(b) The individual must pass an examination offered by the board under ORS 692.070 after the individual applies for the funeral service practitioner license.
(c) The individual must complete training as a funeral service practitioner trainee under ORS 692.190.
(2) An individual may not take an examination under ORS 692.070 until the individual has provided written evidence of graduation from an associate degree program meeting the requirements established by board rule.
(3) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(c) or (2) of this section if the applicant provides the board with documentation of military training or experience that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the education or experience required by subsection (1)(c) or (2) of this section.
(4) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, an applicant who has four years of experience as a licensed funeral service practitioner or embalmer in this state or in another state and who is in good standing with the board or with the licensing authority from another state is considered to have met any educational requirement necessary to take the examination under ORS 692.070. [1983 c.810 §6; 1989 c.177 §3; 1993 c.308 §4; 1997 c.638 §4; 1999 c.724 §8; 2007 c.170 §3; 2012 c.43 §25; 2015 c.367 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.070 - Scope of examination for funeral service practitioner license; examination schedule.

(1) The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall offer an examination to individuals applying for a license to practice as a funeral service practitioner.
(2) At a minimum, the examination must test applicants on state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to the care, preparation, disposition and transportation of dead human bodies and relating to survivor death benefits.
(3) The board shall make an examination schedule publicly available and shall send an examination schedule to each applicant at least 10 days before each examination. An examination schedule must denote the time and place of each examination. [Amended by 1981 c.719 §1; 1983 c.810 §7; 1989 c.177 §4; 1997 c.638 §5; 2015 c.367 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.105 - Embalmer license; application; qualifications of applicant; rules.

(1) The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall issue a license to an individual to practice as an embalmer if the individual is 18 years of age or older, applies for a license and meets the qualifications described in this section.
(2) An individual must apply for a license by applying to the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board on an application form provided by the board.
(3) An individual applying for a license under this section must meet the following requirements:
(a) The individual must complete training as an embalmer trainee under ORS 692.190.
(b) The individual must provide written evidence of graduation from an accredited program of funeral service education or from a program that provides an equivalent education as identified by the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board by rule.
(c) The individual must obtain a passing score on the examination described in ORS 692.130 or show evidence satisfactory to the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board that the individual has successfully passed the National Board Examination as administered by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards or its successor organization.
(d) The individual must demonstrate knowledge of applicable state law in an examination offered by the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board under ORS 692.130.
(4) When an individual provides written evidence of graduation from an accredited program of funeral service education, if the individual does not show evidence satisfactory to the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board that the individual has passed the National Board Examination, the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board may examine the individual as provided in ORS 692.130. However, the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board may not issue an embalmer license until an individual has completed the training required under ORS 692.190.
(5) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (3)(a) of this section if the applicant provides the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board with documentation of military experience that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the experience required by subsection (3)(a) of this section. [1983 c.810 §8; 1993 c.308 §5; 2012 c.43 §26; 2015 c.367 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.130 - Scope and conduct of embalmer examination; examination schedule; rules.

(1) The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall offer an examination to individuals applying for a license to practice as an embalmer.
(2) The board shall make an examination schedule publicly available and shall send an examination schedule to each applicant at least 10 days before each examination. An examination schedule must denote the time and place of each examination.
(3) The board shall specify the material to be included in an examination for a license to practice as an embalmer. The board may require inclusion of any question or examination prepared by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards or its successor organization.
(4) The board shall adopt rules establishing standards for minimum performance on the examination and conditions for reexamination. [Amended by 1955 c.754 §1; 1971 c.115 §5; 1973 c.411 §3; 1979 c.858 §2; 1981 c.719 §3; 1983 c.810 §9; 2015 c.367 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.140 - Reciprocity for embalmers or funeral service practitioners; rules.

(1) For an applicant from another state, the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall issue a license to practice as a funeral service practitioner or embalmer, or shall register an individual who applies to be a trainee of a funeral service practitioner or embalmer, if:
(a) The applicant applies to the board and fulfills the requirements specified in subsection (2) of this section; and
(b) The board is satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated the requisite qualifications to be a funeral service practitioner, embalmer or trainee of a funeral service practitioner or embalmer in a manner prescribed by the board by rule.
(2) An applicant under this section shall apply to the board on a form provided by the board. The applicant shall include with the application:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant:
(A) Currently is, or previously was, authorized to practice in another state or profession that is substantially equivalent, as determined by the board, to a funeral service practitioner, embalmer or trainee of a funeral service practitioner or embalmer; and
(B) Is in good standing in that state to practice the profession, or was in good standing in that state at the time that the applicant ceased practicing the profession.
(b) Payment of the initial reciprocity licensing fee established under ORS 692.160. [Amended by 1971 c.115 §6; 1973 c.411 §4; 1981 c.719 §4; 1983 c.810 §10; 1989 c.177 §5; 1997 c.638 §6; 2007 c.170 §1; 2015 c.367 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.143 - License to practice as death care consultant; application; qualifications of applicant; fees; rules.

The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall issue a license to an individual to practice as a death care consultant if the individual:
(1) Applies to the board for a death care consultant license on an application form provided by the board;
(2) Passes an examination offered by the board that tests applicants on state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to the care, preparation, disposition and transportation of dead human bodies;
(3) Pays fees required by the board by rule; and
(4) Meets any other requirement established by the board by rule. [2009 c.709 §4; 2015 c.367 §11]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.146 - Application for funeral establishment or immediate disposition company license.

(1) The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board shall issue a license to a funeral establishment or immediate disposition company if the person who will operate the establishment or immediate disposition company applies to the board for a license on a form provided by the board. The application shall be accompanied by the application fee established under ORS 692.160.
(2) The application shall disclose the following:
(a) The name and address of the establishment or company.
(b) That the establishment is operated by a licensed funeral service practitioner.
(c) That the immediate disposition company is operated by a licensed funeral service practitioner.
(3) For purposes of this section and ORS 692.025, each branch of a licensee’s funeral establishment or immediate disposition company is a separate establishment and must be licensed at a fixed place of business. [1957 c.596 §5; 1971 c.115 §8; 1983 c.810 §11; 1989 c.177 §6; 1997 c.638 §7]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.148 - When new or reissued license, registration or certificate required; fee.

(1) If the principals of a licensed funeral establishment or immediate disposition company change, the establishment or company shall apply to the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board for a new license.
(2) A person holding a license or certificate of authority or who is registered under this chapter shall apply to the board for reissuance of the license, certificate or registration if any of the following occur:
(a) The name of the person changes;
(b) The location of the funeral establishment, immediate disposition company, crematorium or alternative disposition facility changes;
(c) A trainee registered under ORS 692.190 transfers from one licensed funeral service practitioner or licensed embalmer to another;
(d) The original license, registration or certificate is lost or destroyed; or
(e) When a person holding a license or certificate of authority issued under this chapter obtains another license or certificate of authority issued under this chapter.
(3) The application for reissuance of the license, registration or certificate shall include payment of the fee established under ORS 692.160. The board shall reissue the license, certificate or registration when the board receives the application and the fee. [1993 c.308 §3; 2015 c.367 §13; 2021 c.296 §22]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.170 - Reinstatement of lapsed licenses and registrations.

(1) When a licensee or a trainee registered under ORS 692.190 has allowed a license or a registration to lapse, the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board may reinstate the license or reregister the trainee if the licensee or trainee:
(a) Applies for reinstatement or reregistration not later than the 90th day after the lapse; and
(b) Pays all fees owing to the date of reinstatement or reregistration as well as a reinstatement or reregistration fee established under ORS 692.160.
(2) Upon the lapse of a license or registration, the board shall send the notice of lapse to the licensee or trainee by registered or certified mail at the last-known address of the licensee or trainee. [Amended by 1971 c.115 §11; 1973 c.411 §6; 1983 c.810 §15; 2015 c.367 §15]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.190 - Application for registration as funeral service practitioner trainee or embalmer trainee; requirements; rules.

(1) An individual who wishes to train to be a funeral service practitioner or embalmer shall apply to the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board for registration as a funeral service practitioner trainee or an embalmer trainee upon a form provided by the board. The individual must consent to a background check, including any information required by the Department of State Police. The application must be accompanied by the fee established under ORS 692.160.
(2) A funeral service practitioner trainee must be supervised by a funeral service practitioner practicing in this state who is licensed by and in good standing with the board.
(3) An embalmer trainee must be under the direct supervision of an embalmer practicing in this state who is licensed by and in good standing with the board.
(4) A trainee registered under this section may not perform activities regulated under this chapter unless:
(a) The activities are performed under the supervision of a licensee; and
(b) The activities fall within the scope of the training for which the trainee is registered.
(5) To complete training required to be a funeral service practitioner or an embalmer, an individual must:
(a) Complete and document the requisite number of cases as determined by the board by rule;
(b) Demonstrate the requisite competencies as determined by the board by rule; and
(c) Meet any other requirement established by the board by rule.
(6)(a) A licensed funeral service practitioner who is in good standing with the board or a licensed embalmer who is in good standing with the board may serve as a preceptor for interns enrolled in an accredited funeral service education program that is registered with the board.
(b) A licensed funeral service practitioner or licensed embalmer must notify the board in a manner and form prescribed by the board by rule when beginning or ceasing service as a preceptor under this subsection.
(c) A preceptor must directly supervise the activities of interns. An intern may not perform activities regulated under this chapter unless:
(A) The activities are performed under the supervision of a preceptor; and
(B) The activities are performed for or as part of the funeral service education program.
(7) The board shall adopt rules under which the board may confer credit for training performed by:
(a) An applicant under ORS 692.140; or
(b) An applicant whose registration under this section has lapsed. [Amended by 1973 c.411 §7; 1981 c.719 §8; 1983 c.810 §12; 1985 c.207 §13; 1989 c.177 §9; 1993 c.275 §1; 1997 c.97 §1; 1997 c.638 §9; 2007 c.170 §2; 2011 c.74 §1; 2015 c.367 §9]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.230 - Grounds for suspension and revocation of trainee registration; reregistration; investigation; confidentiality.

(1) The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board may suspend or revoke the registration of a trainee, after notice and upon hearing, if the board finds any of the causes specified in ORS 692.180 in regard to the trainee.
(2) A trainee whose registration has been suspended or revoked may apply for reregistration within one year after the suspension or revocation, but the board shall not allow more than two reregistrations. When the circumstances warrant, the board may allow a trainee credit under a reregistration for time actually served under a previous registration. However, if the previous registration has been suspended or revoked under subsection (1) of this section, the board shall not provide credit for more than 75 percent of the time previously served.
(3) Upon receipt of a complaint, the board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165.
(4) Information that the board obtains as part of an investigation into trainee conduct or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving trainee conduct is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175. [Amended by 1973 c.411 §9; 1983 c.810 §17; 1997 c.791 §54; 2015 c.367 §17]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.260 - Grounds for revocation, suspension or refusal to renew funeral establishment or immediate disposition company license.

The State Mortuary and Cemetery Board may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew a license issued to a funeral establishment or immediate disposition company if the board finds any of the following in regard to the establishment or company or its operation:
(1) Any of the causes specified in ORS 692.180.
(2) Violation of ORS 692.025 (4).
(3) Failure to comply with the rules of the board. [1957 c.596 §6; 1971 c.734 §149; 1983 c.810 §18; 1989 c.177 §10; 1997 c.638 §10; 2009 c.709 §14]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 692 - Funeral Service Practitioners; Embalmers; Death Care Consultants; Funeral Establishments; Cemetery Operators; Crematory Operators and Alternative Disposition Facilities › Section 692.265 - License denial and civil penalty procedure; rules and orders; judicial review.

(1) If the State Mortuary and Cemetery Board proposes to impose a civil penalty or to revoke, suspend or refuse to issue or renew any license or certificate, the board shall accord an opportunity for hearing as provided in ORS chapter 183.
(2) Adoption of rules, conduct of hearings and issuance of orders and judicial review of rules and orders shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.734 §151; 1983 c.810 §19]