Title 52, Occupations and Professions

Any state board or commission that examines applicants for license or certification to practice a profession or engage in a trade or calling may, in its discretion, waive the educational requirement for admission to such examination, provided that the applicant furnishes evidence…

(1) Evidence of completion of the educational requirement waived as provided in ORS 670.010 shall be filed with such state board or commission not later than four calendar months from the first day of the month following the month in which the examination is taken. State boards a…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Occupational or professional service” means a service: (A) That an individual must possess a license, certificate or other form of authorization to provide under the laws of this state; and (B) Over which a professional licensing board has regula…

In enacting chapter 753, Oregon Laws 1971, it is the intention of the Legislative Assembly to provide for the more effective coordination of the administrative functions of boards charged with responsibility for protecting the public through the licensing and regulating of certai…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “License” includes a registration, certification or permit. (b) “Licensee” includes a registrant or a holder of a certification or permit. (2) Except as provided in ORS 342.143 (3) or 342.175 (3), a licensing board, commission or agency may not de…

If a state agency, board or commission has the power to issue any license, certification or registration necessary to practice any profession or engage in any trade or calling, any statute granting the state agency, board or commission the power to suspend the license, certificat…

It shall be unlawful for any state agency or licensing board, including the Oregon State Bar, to: (1) Require that an applicant for employment, licensing or admission answer any questions regarding the existence or contents of a juvenile record that has been expunged pursuant to …

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, each professional licensing and advisory board shall select annually one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, with such powers and duties necessary for the performance of the functions of such offices as the board…

Except as otherwise specifically provided, ORS 670.300 to 670.380 apply to the following professional licensing and advisory boards: (1) Professional licensing and advisory boards established in the Office of the Secretary of State. (2) The Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots. (3) Th…

(1) Subsections (2) and (3) of this section shall apply only to the following professional licensing boards: (a) State Board of Architect Examiners. (b) Construction Contractors Board. (c) State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying. (d) State Landscape Architect …

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law and in accordance with any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, each professional licensing board and advisory board may make such rules as are necessary or proper for the administration of the laws such board is charged with administe…

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, each professional licensing board or advisory board, acting through its chairperson or vice chairperson or an administrative law judge, may administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and th…

(1) All proceedings for the refusal to issue, or the suspension or revocation of any license, certificate of registration or other evidence of authority required to practice any profession subject to the authority of a professional licensing or advisory board shall be conducted p…

Except as otherwise provided by law, all fees or other funds received by a professional licensing or advisory board shall be paid into the State Treasury monthly. Such payments shall be credited to separate accounts in the General Fund for each board, and any such payments shall …

At least 60 days before a vacancy is to occur on a professional licensing or advisory board, the professional organizations representing persons subject to licensing or other regulation by the board may nominate at least three qualified persons for each vacancy, and shall certify…

Each professional licensing and advisory board that is authorized or required by law to administer an examination as part of its determination of professional qualifications shall administer such examinations at least once each year at such time and place as the board shall desig…

(1) If the administrator determines that the standards, qualifications and examinations for licensing or registration of building trades and mechanical and specialty skills of another state are substantially similar to the standards, qualifications and examinations required under…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Occupational or professional service” means a service: (A) For which an individual must possess a license, certificate or other form of authorization to provide under the laws of this state; and (B) Over which a professional licensing board has r…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Professional licensing board” has the meaning given that term in ORS 670.400. (b) “Temporary authorization” means an authorization issued under ORS 670.400. (2) Not later than December 31 of each year, a professional licensing board shall report,…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Occupational or professional service” means a service: (A) That an individual must possess a license, certificate or other form of authorization to provide under the laws of this state; and (B) Over which a professional licensing board has regula…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Occupational or professional service” means a service: (A) That an individual must possess a license, certificate or other form of authorization to provide under the laws of this state; and (B) Over which a professional licensing board has regula…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Occupational or professional service” means a service: (A) That an individual must possess a license, certificate or other form of authorization to provide under the laws of this state; and (B) Over which a professional licensing board has regula…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Individual” means a natural person. (b) “Person” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.100. (c) “Services” means labor or services. (2) As used in ORS chapters 316, 656, 657, 671 and 701, “independent contractor” means a person who provides …

(1) In accordance with ORS chapter 183, those agencies responsible for the administration of ORS 671.510 to 671.760 and ORS chapters 316, 656, 657 and 701 jointly shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 670.600. (2) The agencies responsible for the administration of …

Notwithstanding ORS 670.600, for purposes of ORS chapter 653, a person serving as a referee or assistant referee in a youth or adult recreational soccer match shall be considered to be an independent contractor. [2001 c.765 §3; 2005 c.94 §116] INTERAGENCY COMPLIANCE NETWORK

(1) There is established an Interagency Compliance Network consisting of: (a) The Department of Justice; (b) The Department of Revenue; (c) The Employment Department; (d) The Department of Consumer and Business Services; (e) The Bureau of Labor and Industries; (f) The Constructio…

The member agencies of the Interagency Compliance Network shall prepare a report once every two years that details the activities of the network during the two-year period. The report shall identify the manner in which the funding for the network has been expended, and an estimat…

As used in ORS 671.010 to 671.220: (1) “Architect” means a registered architect or a foreign architect. (2) “Architectural firm” means a business entity that, for compensation, provides the services of an architect or engages in the practice of architecture. (3) “Building” means …

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an individual or business entity that does not have a valid certificate of registration from the State Board of Architect Examiners may not: (a) Engage in the practice of architecture within this state; (b) Assume or use a…

(1) Any person applying for a license or permit required under the laws of this state or under the ordinances of any jurisdiction in this state within which the person proposes to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove or convert a building shall submit a…

(1) ORS 671.010 to 671.220 do not apply to the practice of marine, naval or landscape architecture. (2) ORS 671.010 to 671.220 do not prohibit: (a) An employee of a registered architect from acting under the registered architect’s instruction, control or supervision. An employee …

(1) A business entity may apply to the State Board of Architect Examiners for a certificate of registration that authorizes the business entity to engage in the practice of architecture within this state as a registered architectural firm. (2) The board by rule shall specify: (a)…

ORS 671.041 to 671.047 do not affect the law applicable to the professional relationship and liabilities between an architect or architectural firm rendering professional service in the practice of architecture and a person receiving the architect’s or architectural firm’s servic…

Unless inconsistent with ORS 671.041 to 671.047, ORS chapters 58, 60, 62, 63, 65, 67 and 70 apply as appropriate to the form of business entity in which an architectural firm is organized. The provisions of ORS 671.041 to 671.047 take precedence in governing the powers, privilege…

(1) Any individual desiring the right to engage in the practice of architecture in this state shall apply to the State Board of Architect Examiners for a certificate of registration. To obtain a certificate of registration, the individual must: (a) Complete an application with do…

(1) The State Board of Architect Examiners may grant a certificate of registration without examination to any individual who is not registered to engage in the practice of architecture in this state but is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards or …

(1)(a) A registered architect must periodically renew the registration described in ORS 671.020 by submitting to the State Board of Architect Examiners, on or before the renewal date the board establishes by rule: (A) An application for renewal; (B) Any fees the board authorizes …

The State Board of Architect Examiners may impose fees that are reasonable and necessary to aid in the administration of ORS 671.010 to 671.220 and to regulate the practice of architecture in this state. The fees may include, but are not limited to, fees for accepting and process…

(1) A person may not: (a) Use fraud or deception in applying for a certificate of registration or in passing an examination required under ORS 671.010 to 671.220. (b) Falsely impersonate a registered architect or engage in the practice of architecture in this state without a cert…

(1) Any person may submit to the State Board of Architect Examiners a complaint against a registered architect. The complaint must be in writing and be sworn to by the complainant. The board shall review the complaint at the next regular board meeting following receipt of the com…

The State Board of Architect Examiners shall operate as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 to 182.472 for the purpose of carrying out ORS 671.010 to 671.220. The board shall be composed of seven members appointed by the Governor to four-year terms with three t…

In accordance with ORS chapter 183, the State Board of Architect Examiners may: (1) Adopt reasonable rules necessary for the administration of the laws the board is charged with administering; and (2) Adopt reasonable rules prescribing standards of professional conduct for archit…

(1) If the State Board of Architect Examiners determines that a person is engaging in or is about to engage in an activity that violates ORS 671.020 or 671.041, the board may bring an action to restrain the activity or proposed activity. An appropriate circuit court may issue an …

As used in ORS 671.310 to 671.459, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Board” means the State Landscape Architect Board. (2) “Design” means layout, form and establishment of grades and tangible site features for services described in subsection (5) of this section. (3) “L…

ORS 671.310 to 671.459, 671.992 and 671.995 are enacted in order to introduce qualifying criteria in the professional practice of landscape architecture. This action is necessary to safeguard public health, safety, welfare and property and to eliminate unnecessary loss and waste …

(1) Except as provided in this section, unless an individual is registered as a landscape architect by the State Landscape Architect Board, the individual may not engage in the practice of landscape architecture. Unless an individual is registered as a landscape architect by the …

A business may not provide landscape architecture services unless the work is under the full authority and responsible charge of a registered landscape architect who is also an owner or officer of the business. A business shall file a form with the State Landscape Architect Board…

(1) ORS 671.310 to 671.459, 671.992 and 671.995 do not restrict or otherwise affect the right of any person to: (a) Practice architecture under ORS 671.010 to 671.220; (b) Practice engineering under ORS 672.002 to 672.325; (c) Engage in the occupation of growing and marketing nur…

(1) Any individual desiring to be registered as a landscape architect in this state shall make application to the State Landscape Architect Board 15 days prior to any meeting of the board upon such forms and in such manner as may be provided by the board. In addition to the quali…

(1) Examination of an applicant for a certificate of registration shall be made by the State Landscape Architect Board according to the method deemed by it to be the most practicable to test the applicant’s qualification. Examinations shall be written or oral or both written and …