ORS 675.310
Occupational Therapy Licensing Board


(1)

There is created the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board. The board is composed of five members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation). All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:

(a)

Two must be licensed occupational therapists in this state with no less than three years of experience in occupational therapy immediately preceding their appointment;

(b)

One must be a licensed occupational therapy assistant; and

(c)

Two must be members of the public who are not:

(A)

Otherwise eligible for appointment to the board; or

(B)

A spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of an individual who is a licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

Board members required to be occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by:

(A)

The Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon, if the vacancy is in an occupational therapist position; or

(B)

Any professional organization representing occupational therapy assistants, if the vacancy is in an occupational therapy assistant position.

(b)

In selecting the members of the board, the Governor shall strive to balance the representation on the board according to:

(A)

Geographic areas of this state; and

(B)

Ethnic group.

(3)

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(a)

Board members serve a term of four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms shall be staggered so that no more than two terms end each year. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board for any reason, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the expired term.

(b)

A board member shall be removed immediately from the board if, during the member’s term, the member:

(A)

Is not a resident of this state;

(B)

Has been absent from three consecutive board meetings, unless at least one absence is excused;

(C)

Is not a licensed occupational therapist or a retired occupational therapist who was a licensed occupational therapist in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as an occupational therapist; or

(D)

Is not a licensed occupational therapy assistant or a retired occupational therapy assistant who was a licensed occupational therapy assistant in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as an occupational therapy assistant.

(4)

Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions). The board 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 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions). [1977 c.858 §11; 1997 c.632 §10; 2007 c.316 §3; 2009 c.535 §2]

Source: Section 675.310 — Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html.

675.010
Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150
675.020
Practice or representation as psychologist prohibited without license
675.025
Application of ORS 58.325 to 58.365
675.030
Licensing of psychologists after examination
675.040
Examinations for licensing
675.045
Examinations administered by board
675.050
Licensing without national examination
675.063
Limited permit to practice as psychologist
675.070
Authorized sanctions
675.075
Confidentiality of information obtained under ORS 675.070 or 675.085
675.085
Investigation
675.087
Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license
675.090
Application of ORS 675.010 to 675.150
675.100
Oregon Board of Psychology
675.110
Powers of board
675.115
How fees determined
675.130
Officers
675.140
Oregon Board of Psychology Account
675.145
Duty to report prohibited conduct
675.150
Enforcement procedures
675.160
Mental Health Regulatory Agency
675.163
Definitions for ORS 675.160 to 675.178
675.166
Agency oversight
675.169
Responsibilities of agency
675.172
Agency expenses
675.175
Rules
675.178
Agency director appointment
675.210
Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340
675.220
Representation as occupational therapist or therapy assistant prohibited without license
675.222
Employing unlicensed person prohibited
675.230
Application for licensing
675.240
Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapist
675.250
Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapy assistant
675.270
Licensing without examination
675.280
License period
675.290
License renewal procedure
675.300
Grounds and procedures for denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license
675.310
Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
675.320
Powers of board
675.330
Occupational Therapy Licensing Board Account
675.332
Duty to report prohibited conduct
675.335
Investigation of alleged violations
675.336
Civil penalties
675.340
Enforcement procedure
675.365
Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410
675.368
Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410
675.370
Unauthorized practice or use of title prohibited
675.375
Certification
675.380
Reciprocal certification
675.382
Exceptions from requirements of ORS 675.365 to 675.410
675.384
Exception from mental health professional licensure requirement
675.385
Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office
675.390
Confidentiality of communication by clients
675.395
Sexual Offense Treatment Board
675.400
Duties of board
675.410
Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410
675.510
Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600
675.520
Use of title prohibited without license
675.523
License or certification required to practice clinical social work
675.530
License
675.531
Temporary authorizations
675.532
Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work
675.533
Licensure for practice of master’s social work
675.535
Examination
675.537
Certification as clinical social work associate
675.540
Grounds for disciplinary action
675.545
Effect of revocation of authorization
675.550
Reissuance of authorization to practice
675.560
When authorization to practice effective
675.565
Continuing education
675.571
Fees
675.580
Confidentiality of communication by client
675.583
Duty to report evidence of impairment or unprofessional or prohibited conduct
675.585
Investigation of alleged violations
675.590
State Board of Licensed Social Workers
675.595
General powers of board
675.597
State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account
675.600
Duties of board
675.650
Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce training, endorsements, certifications
675.653
Behavioral Health Incentive Subaccount
675.655
Oregon Health Authority duties regarding incentives for recruitment, retention of behavioral health care workforce
675.658
Supervision grant program for certain behavioral health care providers
675.661
Employer to pay supervision costs for certain behavioral health care providers
675.664
Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce investments
675.705
Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835
675.715
Application
675.720
Registered associate
675.725
Annual license
675.735
Reciprocal license
675.745
Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license or refusal to issue license
675.755
Professional disclosure statement required
675.765
Confidentiality of information
675.775
Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
675.785
Powers and duties of board
675.795
Board meeting
675.805
Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists Account
675.810
Authorized practice names
675.815
Duty to report prohibited conduct
675.825
Prohibited practices
675.835
Injunctive proceedings
675.850
Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy
675.990
Penalties
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