Title 52, Occupations and Professions

The Health Licensing Office may: (1) Adopt rules necessary to conduct business, carry out duties and administer the provisions of ORS 688.701 to 688.734. (2) Issue licenses, including temporary licenses, permits, waivers and other authorizations to engage in the practice of athle…

(1) A person may not engage in the practice of athletic training or claim to be a licensed athletic trainer unless the person is licensed under ORS 688.720. (2) Nothing in ORS 688.701 to 688.734 is intended to: (a) Limit, preclude or otherwise interfere with the practices of heal…

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to engage in the practice of athletic training to an applicant who submits to the office: (1) Sufficient proof that the applicant: (a) Has passed a nationally accredited examination that is approved by the Board of Athletic Trainers…

(1) A person who is a licensed athletic trainer under ORS 688.701 to 688.734 may use the title “Athletic Trainer, Licensed” and the abbreviation “LAT.” (2) A person who is a licensed athletic trainer under ORS 688.701 to 688.734 and who is certified as an athletic trainer by, and…

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and in consultation with the Board of Athletic Trainers, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against any person engaged in the practice of athletic training for any of th…

As used in ORS 688.800 to 688.840: (1) “Polysomnographic technologist” means a person licensed under ORS 688.819. (2) “Polysomnography” means the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, education and care of patients with disorders related to sleep. “Polysomnography” includes,…

A person may not practice respiratory care or claim to be a respiratory care practitioner unless the person is licensed under ORS 688.815. [2011 c.715 §6]

A person may not practice polysomnography or claim to be a polysomnographic technologist unless the person is licensed under ORS 688.819. [2011 c.715 §7]

(1) Nothing in ORS 688.800 to 688.840 is intended to limit, preclude or otherwise interfere with the practices of other persons and health providers licensed by appropriate agencies of this state. (2) Nothing in ORS 688.800 to 688.840 prohibits: (a) The practice of respiratory ca…

Notwithstanding ORS 688.805: (1) ORS 688.800 to 688.840 do not prohibit a respiratory care practitioner from practicing polysomnography in accordance with the prescription or verbal order of a physician or naturopathic physician and under the direction of a qualified medical dire…

(1) A respiratory care practitioner may use the title “Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner” and the abbreviation “LRCP.” (2) A polysomnographic technologist may use the title “Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist” and the abbreviation “LPSGT.” [1997 c.792 §8; 2011 c.715 §3]

The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to practice respiratory care to an applicant who: (1) Submits to the office written evidence that the applicant: (a) Is at least 18 years of age; (b) Has completed an approved four-year high school course of study or the equivalent …

(1) An applicant for a polysomnographic technologist license shall: (a) Submit to the Health Licensing Office written evidence that the applicant: (A) Is at least 18 years of age; (B) Has completed an approved four-year high school course of study or the equivalent as determined …

(1) There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 a…

(1) The Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for those terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of those offices as the board …

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall: (a) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure, renewal of license and reciprocal licenses under ORS 688.800 to 688.840. (b) Adopt rules that are necessary to conduct its business related to, carry out its duties un…

In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline specified in ORS 676.612 against any person practicing respiratory care or polysomnography for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 and for any violati…

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a respiratory care practitioner or polysomnographic technologist who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited co…

The Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board and its members and the Health Licensing Office and its employees and contractors are immune from any civil liability arising from good faith actions taken pursuant to ORS 688.800 to 688.840. [2001 c.40 §…

(1) In addition to any other sanction authorized by law, the Board of Medical Imaging may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 per occurrence for any violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605, or of any rules adopted under those provisions. The penalty may be imposed whether or …

Violation of any provision of ORS 688.020, 688.120, 688.415 or 688.425 is a Class A misdemeanor. [1959 c.461 §25; subsection (2) enacted as 1977 c.534 §21; 1989 c.171 §80; 2005 c.627 §14; 2011 c.597 §283]

Violation of any provision of ORS 688.800 to 688.840, or of any rule adopted thereunder, is a Class B misdemeanor. [1997 c.792 §9; 2003 c.547 §37]

Violation of ORS 688.718 (1) is a Class B misdemeanor. [2003 c.547 §8] _______________

As used in this chapter: (1) “Administer” means the direct application of a drug or device whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means, to the body of a patient or research subject by: (a) A practitioner or the practitioner’s authorized agent; or (b) The patie…

(1) The practice of pharmacy in the State of Oregon is declared a health care professional practice affecting the public health, safety and welfare and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concer…

This chapter shall be known as the “Oregon Pharmacy Act.” [1979 c.777 §1; 1985 c.565 §96]

If any provision of ORS 167.203, 414.325, 430.405, 435.010, 453.025, 475.005, 475.135, 475.185, 475.752, 475.906 and 616.855 and ORS chapter 689 is declared unconstitutional or illegal, or the applicability of ORS 167.203, 414.325, 430.405, 435.010, 453.025, 475.005, 475.135, 475…

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy consists of nine members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board: (a) Five must be …

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy shall exercise the duties, powers and authority necessary to enforce this chapter and to enforce board rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, including but not limited to the following: (a) Annual printing and circulation of copies of any changes …

The State Board of Pharmacy Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the State Board of Pharmacy shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the board to carry out the duties, fu…

The responsibility for enforcement of the provisions of this chapter is vested in the State Board of Pharmacy. The board shall have all of the duties, powers and authority specifically granted by and necessary and proper to the enforcement of this chapter, as well as such other d…

The State Board of Pharmacy shall be responsible for the control and regulation of the practice of pharmacy in this state including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The licensing by examination or by reciprocity of applicants who are qualified to engage in the practice of …

The lapse, suspension or revocation of a license or certificate of registration by the operation of law or by order of the State Board of Pharmacy or by the decision of a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee or of a certificate of registration by th…

The State Board of Pharmacy shall also have the following responsibilities in regard to medications, drugs, devices and other materials used in this state in the diagnosis, mitigation and treatment or prevention of injury, illness and disease: (1)(a) The regulation of the sale at…

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy shall elect from its members a president and vice president and such other officers as it deems appropriate and necessary to the conduct of its business. The President of the State Board of Pharmacy shall preside at all meetings of the board and sh…

(1) Each member of the State Board of Pharmacy shall receive compensation for each day on which the member is engaged in performance of the official duties of the board, and reimbursement for all expenses incurred in connection with the discharge of such official duties as provid…

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy shall meet at least once every three months to transact its business. One such meeting held during each fiscal year of the state shall be designated by rule as the annual meeting and shall be for the purpose of electing officers and for the reorgan…

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy may, in its discretion, employ persons in positions or capacities as it deems necessary to the proper conduct of board business and to the fulfillment of the board’s responsibilities as defined by this chapter. (2) The employees of the board other …

The State Board of Pharmacy shall make, adopt, amend and repeal such rules as may be deemed necessary by the board, from time to time, for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter. Such rules shall be adopted in accordance with the procedures specified in ORS cha…

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, the State Board of Pharmacy may require the fingerprints of a person who is: (1) Applying for a license or certificate that is issued by the board; (2) Applying for renewal of a license…

(1) A person may not engage in the practice of pharmacy unless the person is licensed under this chapter or authorized in another state or United States territory and is practicing under ORS 676.347. Nothing in this section prevents physicians, dentists, veterinarians or other pr…

(1) To obtain a license to engage in the practice of pharmacy, an applicant for licensure by examination shall: (a) Have submitted a written application in the form prescribed by the State Board of Pharmacy. (b) Have attained the age of 18 years. (c) Be of good moral character an…

(1) To obtain a license as a pharmacist by reciprocity, an applicant for licensure shall: (a) Have submitted a written application in the form prescribed by the State Board of Pharmacy. (b) Have attained the age of 18 years. (c) Have good moral character and temperate habits. (d)…

(1) Each pharmacist shall apply for renewal of license annually no later than June 30 or no later than such date as may be specified by rule of the State Board of Pharmacy. The board shall renew the license of each pharmacist who is qualified to engage in the practice of pharmacy…

(1) The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that: (a) The continuous introduction of new medical agents and the changing concepts of the delivery of health care services in the practice of pharmacy make it essential that a pharmacist undertake a continuing education program i…

In accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy under ORS 689.205, a pharmacist may engage in the practice of clinical pharmacy. [2015 c.362 §2] REGULATION OF DRUG OUTLETS

(1) All drug outlets shall annually register with the State Board of Pharmacy. (2)(a) Each drug outlet shall apply for a certificate of registration in one or more of the following classifications: (A) Retail drug outlet. (B) Institutional drug outlet. (C) Manufacturer drug outle…

(1) The State Board of Pharmacy shall specify by rule the registration procedures to be followed, including but not limited to specification of forms for use in applying for such certificates of registration and times, places and fees for filing such application. (2) Applications…

(1) All registered drug outlets shall report to the State Board of Pharmacy the occurrence of any of the following changes within the times specified by the board by rule: (a) Permanent closing; (b) Change of ownership, management, location or pharmacist in charge; or (c) Any and…

(1) No drug outlet designated in ORS 689.305 shall be operated until a certificate of registration has been issued to said facility by the State Board of Pharmacy. Upon the finding of a violation of ORS 689.305 or 689.405, the board may impose one or more of the penalties under O…