1. (1) A temporary license to practice chiropractic shall be issued to the spouse or domestic partner of an active duty armed forces personnel when the following requirements are met:

   1. (a) A completed application, which includes a criminal background check, and payment of fee is received by the OBCE;
   2. (b) Satisfactory evidence of having graduated from a school, college, institution, or university of chiropractic accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education;
   3. (c) Submission of a copy of the orders assigning the active duty member to an assignment in Oregon;
   4. (d) The spouse or domestic partner holds a current license in another state to practice chiropractic at the level of application;
   5. (e) The license is unencumbered and verified as active and current through processes defined by the OBCE; and
   6. (f) Satisfactory evidence of successfully passing a clinical examination administered by any state, national testing agency, or other Board-recognized testing agency.
   7. (g) The spouse or domestic partner is not required to take Oregon specific exams, nor be required to have completed 36 hours of minor surgery/proctology coursework for temporary licensure.

2. (2) The temporary license shall expire on the following date, whichever occurs first:

   1. (a) Oregon is no longer the duty station of the active armed forces member;
   2. (b) The license in the state used to obtain a temporary license expires; or
   3. (c) 6 months after the issuance of the temporary license.
3. (3) Temporary license holders are responsible to comply with ORS Chapter 684, OAR Chapter 811, and any other laws and rules governing the practice of chiropractic and chiropractic physicians.
4. (4) This temporary license is not renewable. If the dates in section (2) of this rule are exceeded and the spouse or domestic partner continues to practice in Oregon, the spouse or domestic partner must apply for an active Oregon license. This license must be obtained using the processes and fees established for permanent licensure. Continuing to work in Oregon when the temporary license has expired will be considered practicing without a valid license and is subject to Board action.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 684

Statutes/Other Implemented

HB 3030(1)(2a) (2019) & SB 688(1)(2a) (2019)

History

BCE 13-2025, amend filed 10/24/2025, effective 10/25/2025
BCE 6-2025, amend filed 02/04/2025, effective 02/04/2025
BCE 1-2020, adopt filed 01/22/2020, effective 01/22/2020