1. (1) The Office has adopted the following presumptive penalty schedule for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd violation of practitioner licensing laws and rules. This schedule applies, except at the discretion of the Office pursuant to ORS 676.992. For the 4th and subsequent offenses, the provisions of ORS 676.992 apply.

2. (2) Performing, attempting to perform, or purporting to perform services in a field of practice without proper certification, temporary practitioner is a violation of ORS 688.802 or 688.803.

   1. (a) Never held or expired:

      1. (A) 1st offense: $1000.
      2. (B) 2nd offense: $2500.
      3. (C) 3rd offense $5000.
      4. (D) 4th offense: Monetary penalty and any other actions allowed by law including revocation of suspended authorization to practice and refusal to issue a new authorization to practice to a revoked authorization holder.

   2. (b) Inactive:

      1. (A) 1st offense: $200.
      2. (B) 2nd offense: $500.
      3. (C) 3rd offense: $1000.
      4. (D) 4th offense: Monetary penalty and any other actions allowed by law including revocation of suspended authorization to practice and refusal to issue a new authorization to practice to a revoked authorization holder.

   3. (c) Suspended or revoked:

      1. (A) 1st offense: $2500.
      2. (B) 2nd offense: $5000.
      3. (C) 3rd offense: Monetary penalty and any other actions allowed by law including revocation of suspended authorization to practice and refusal to issue a new authorization to practice to a revoked authorization holder.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 676.615, ORS 676.612 & ORS 688.800

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 676.615, ORS 676.612 & ORS 688.800

History

HLO 12-2020, adopt filed 12/30/2020, effective 01/01/2021