1. (1)

   1. (a) The Health Licensing Office shall issue a license to perform services in a field of practice to an applicant who:

      1. (A) Shows to the satisfaction of the office that the applicant:

         1. (i) Is at least 18 years of age;
         2. (ii) Has a high school diploma or equivalent education; and
         3. (iii) Has submitted evidence of completion of education and training prescribed and approved by the office;
      2. (B) Has passed an examination approved, administered or recognized by the office; and
      3. (C) Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576.
   2. (b) The office may issue a temporary license to perform services in a field of practice as prescribed by office rule.

2. (2)

   1. (a) The office shall issue a license to operate a facility to a person who:

      1. (A) Files an application in the form and manner prescribed by the office;
      2. (B) Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576; and
      3. (C) Complies with other requirements established by the office by rule.
   2. (b) The office shall conduct periodic inspections of facilities to determine compliance with safety, infection control and sterilization requirements.
   3. (c) A person holding a license to operate a facility must post the license in a conspicuous place at all times on the premises of the facility.
   4. (d) The office may issue a temporary license to operate a facility in accordance with rules adopted by the office.

[1987 c.698 §3; 1993 c.30 §4; 2001 c.104 §264; 2003 c.547 §53; 2005 c.648 §68; 2009 c.701 §46; 2011 c.346 §12; 2013 c.314 §45; 2013 c.568 §93]