1. (1) The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to engage in the practice of art therapy as a provisional licensed art therapist to an applicant who:

   1. (a) Is at least 18 years of age;
   2. (b) Has received at least a master’s degree from a program accepted by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization, and approved by the office;

   3. (c) Submits sufficient proof, as determined by the office, of:

      1. (A) As approved by the office by rule, satisfying the requirements as a provisional registered art therapist by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization;
      2. (B) Engagement in a supervisory relationship with a qualified supervisor; and
      3. (C) Being in good standing in any other states where the applicant is authorized to practice art therapy; and
   4. (d) Pays a licensure fee.

2. (2) A provisional licensed art therapist may apply to the office for a license under ORS 681.743 or 681.746 once the provisional licensed art therapist:

   1. (a) Completes two years of supervised mental health practice, as defined by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor organization, and approved by the office by rule; and
   2. (b) Meets other requirements established by the office by rule.

Note: See note under 681.740.

[2025 c.213 §2]