1. (1) The Office may discipline authorization holders for violations of laws and rules.

2. (2) Failure to cooperate with the Office or its agent is unprofessional conduct and subject to disciplinary sanctions. Failure to cooperate with the Office or its agent includes, but is not limited to:

   1. (a) Failing to provide information within the specified time allotted by the Office;
   2. (b) Failing to temporarily surrender custody of original client records to the Office upon request;
   3. (c) Interference, a threat, or harassment that delays or obstructs any person from providing evidence in any investigation, contested case, or other legal action instituted by the Office;
   4. (d) Interference, a threat or harassment that delays or obstructs the Office from carrying out its functions under programs administered and regulated by the Office and rules adopted thereunder; or
   5. (e) Deceiving or attempting to deceive the Office regarding investigations.
3. (3) As used in ORS 676.612(2)(j), incompetence means engaging in conduct that evidences a lack of ability or fitness to perform the holder’s professional functions.
4. (4) As used in ORS 676.612(2)(j) negligence means engaging in conduct detrimental to the client.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 676.565, ORS 676.608, ORS 676.612 & ORS 681.700-681.730

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 676.565, ORS 676.608, ORS 676.612 & ORS 681.700-681.730

History

HLO 71-2018, amend filed 04/30/2018, effective 05/01/2018
HLA 8-2011, f. 8-9-11, cert. ef. 8-15-11
HLA 1-2009, f. & cert. ef. 6-1-09
HLO 1-2004, f. & cert. ef. 2-13-04