Effective January 13, 2015:
- (1) Without authorization from the Commission as provided in this rule, any offer of a degree or of services purporting to lead to a degree in whole or in part is a Class B misdemeanor under ORS 348.992. Complaints may be brought to a prosecutor against any person acting individually or on behalf of an organization or group.
- (2) Without authorization from the Commission as provided in this rule, any offer of a degree or of services purporting to lead to a degree in whole or in part may be a violation of Oregon’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA), ORS 646.605 to 646.652. The Commission may in addition request injunctive relief or a civil penalty against violators. Complaints may be brought to the Oregon Department of Justice against any person acting individually or in concert with others.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 348.606
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 348.606 & 348.992
History
ODA 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 2-19-16
ODA 2-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-10-15 thru 3-7-16
ODA 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 3-17-15
Reverted to ODA 5-2005, f. 12-1-05, cert. ef. 12-7-05
ODA 1-2014(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-16-14 thru 1-12-15
ODA 5-2005, f. 12-1-05, cert. ef. 12-7-05
ODA 1-2003, f. & cert. ef. 4-16-03
ODA 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-27-01
ODA 2-1998, f. & cert. ef. 8-12-98
Reverted to EPP 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-7-96
SSC 1-1997(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-25-97
EPP 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-7-96
EPP 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-6-95
EPP 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 6-28-93