Oregon Revised Statutes
As used in ORS 690.005 to 690.225: “Authorization” has the meaning given that term in ORS 676.562. “Barbering” means any of the following practices, when done upon the human body for cosmetic purposes and not for medical diagnosis or treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments: Shampooing, styling, cutting, singeing and conditioning of the hair of…
This section establishes prohibitions relating to the practice of hair design, barbering, esthetics, nail technology and natural hair care. The prohibitions under this section are subject to the exemptions under ORS 690.025. A person who commits an act prohibited under this section is subject to the penalties under ORS 690.992 in addition to any administrati…
ORS 690.005 to 690.225 do not apply to: Persons who perform service without compensation in case of emergency or in domestic administration. Persons licensed by a health professional regulatory board listed in ORS 676.160 who are acting within the scope of their professional license. Persons identified by the Health Licensing Office or Board of Cosmetolog…
(Authorizations)
A person desiring to obtain a certificate or demonstration permit shall apply in writing to the Health Licensing Office on a form approved by the office. Each application shall contain an affirmation by the applicant that the information contained therein is accurate. The application must also include evidence establishing to the satisfaction of the office t…
To qualify for certification as a practitioner of hair design, barbering, esthetics, nail technology or natural hair care, an applicant shall: If the applicant is applying for certification to practice hair design, barbering, esthetics or nail technology: Complete the curriculum requirements in the field of practice for which certification is sought that a…
The Health Licensing Office may issue a specialty certificate in a field of practice other than natural hair care to a practitioner who has: Completed post-graduate education approved by the office that is separate from the education or training required for entry-level certification; Passed an examination approved or recognized by the Board of Cosmetology…
The Health Licensing Office shall issue a certificate to each applicant who qualifies under ORS 690.046 or 690.047. The certificate is prima facie evidence of the right of the holder to practice in a field of practice for which the holder has qualified and purports to be a practitioner. A certificate must show the practitioner’s name, certificate number, ex…
To be issued a license to operate a facility, each applicant shall: Be 18 years of age or older, if the applicant is a natural person. Comply with the rules of the Board of Cosmetology concerning health, safety and infection control. Comply with the applicable health and safety laws and rules of the Oregon Health Authority and any other state agencies. P…
To be issued a registration to operate as an independent contractor, each applicant shall: Be 18 years of age or older. Comply with the rules of the Board of Cosmetology concerning health, safety and infection control. Comply with the applicable health and safety laws and rules of the Oregon Health Authority and any other state agencies. Pay the applicab…
Examinations shall be given at such times and places as the Board of Cosmetology may determine, but in no instance less often than once every month. The board shall give each qualified applicant notice of the time and place of the examination. The board shall determine the subjects, scope and form of and the passing score for examinations and qualification…
A person not certified under ORS 690.048 who wishes to practice, demonstrate and teach a field of practice, or perform a field of practice, temporarily and primarily for educational purposes and who is otherwise qualified as determined by the Board of Cosmetology shall first obtain a demonstration permit from the Health Licensing Office. The permit shall sp…
The Board of Cosmetology shall adopt rules to allow an individual who holds a provisional certificate issued under this section to perform in a field of practice under the supervision of a practitioner who holds a certificate in the same field of practice and meets the requirements established under paragraph (c) of this subsection. The rules adopted under t…
The Health Licensing Office may issue a practitioner a freelance license to practice outside or away from a licensed facility. Practitioners performing services outside a licensed facility under the provisions of a freelance license shall comply with the safety and infection control requirements under ORS 690.165 and 690.205 and rules adopted by the office …
(Board of Cosmetology and Health Licensing Office)
There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Board of Cosmetology consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor. At all times the membership of the board shall be so constituted that: Four members of the board shall be practitioners with active authorizations. One member shall be a representative of an hourly-based school. One membe…
The Board of Cosmetology shall convene a curriculum requirements advisory committee consisting of representatives of schools. The advisory committee shall make recommendations to the board regarding curriculum requirements for a field of practice as described in ORS 690.046. Prior to adopting rules regarding the curriculum requirements, the board shall consu…
In addition to the powers otherwise granted by ORS 690.005 to 690.225, the Board of Cosmetology shall have the power to: Determine whether applicants are qualified to take certification examinations, except as that power is vested in the Health Licensing Office under ORS 690.046. Administer, approve or recognize certification examinations and designate the…
In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and at the direction of the Board of Cosmetology, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against any person practicing barbering, hair design, esthetics, nail technology or natural hair care for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 and for any viola…
The Board of Cosmetology shall elect a chairperson. The board shall prescribe rules to govern the proceedings of the board. The board shall hold meetings at such times and places as it determines, but shall meet at least once each year. A majority of the voting members of the board shall constitute a quorum. Each member of the board is entitled to compensat…
The Health Licensing Office shall keep a record of the office’s proceedings relating to the issuance, refusal, suspension and revocation of authorizations and to the imposition of probation. This record must also contain the name, place of business and date of each authorization issued by the office. The office shall keep a record of all complaints received…
The Board of Cosmetology may adopt rules for the administration of ORS 690.005 to 690.225 and for prescribing safety and infection control requirements for facilities. Infection control requirements for facilities shall be subject to the approval of the Oregon Health Authority. Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board may not prohibit the u…
The Health Licensing Office may adopt rules to carry out its duties under ORS 690.005 to 690.225.
In addition to any other duties prescribed by law, the Health Licensing Office shall provide for the inspection of facilities. Inspections conducted under this section shall determine whether the facilities comply with the health, safety, infection control and licensing rules of the Board of Cosmetology. The office may not inspect a school unless the Highe…
ELECTROLOGISTS AND BODY ART PRACTITIONERS (Generally)
As used in ORS 690.350 to 690.410, unless the context requires otherwise: “Body piercing” means the puncturing of a part of the body of a live human being to create a permanent hole for ornamentation or decoration. “Dermal implanting” means the insertion of an object under the skin of a live human being for ornamentation or decoration. “Earlobe piercing” …
A person may not: Perform or attempt to perform services in a field of practice without a license to perform services in that field of practice; Perform or attempt to perform services in a field of practice outside a licensed facility; Display a sign or in any way advertise or purport to offer services in a field of practice without a license to perform s…
The Health Licensing Office shall issue a license to perform services in a field of practice to an applicant who: Shows to the satisfaction of the office that the applicant: Is at least 18 years of age; Has a high school diploma or equivalent education; and Has submitted evidence of completion of education and training prescribed and approved by the offi…
The Health Licensing Office shall offer an examination for applicants for licenses to perform services in each field of practice at least twice a year. An applicant who fails any part of the examination may retake the failed section in accordance with rules adopted by the office.
A person who holds a license under ORS 690.350 to 690.410 shall notify the Health Licensing Office in writing of the regular address of the place or places where the person performs or intends to perform services in a field of practice and shall keep the license conspicuously posted in the place of business at all times. The office shall keep a record of th…
To renew a license issued under ORS 690.365, the licensee must submit to the Health Licensing Office: A completed renewal application; The applicable renewal fee established under ORS 676.576; and Satisfactory evidence of having completed any required continuing education credits on or before the expiration date of the license as specified by office rule.…
The Health Licensing Office shall establish standards for practitioners in a field of practice. The standards must require: That instruments used in a field of practice be sterilized in accordance with methods approved by the rules of the office; A practitioner working in a field of practice to be equipped with appropriate sterilizing equipment, hot and co…
(Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners and Health Licensing Office)
There is established within the Health Licensing Office the Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners, to advise the office with regard to the regulation of fields of practice. The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor. Members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board: Two members must be licens…
The Health Licensing Office shall: Determine the qualifications, training, education and fitness of applicants for licenses, renewal of licenses and reciprocal licenses; Adopt rules as necessary to administer ORS 690.350 to 690.410; Issue, deny, revoke, suspend and renew licenses; Maintain a public record of persons holding licenses; Establish standards…
In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against any person performing services in a field of practice for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612, and for any violation of the provisions of ORS 690.350 to 690.410, or the rules adopted thereunder.
The Health Licensing Office, in accordance with ORS chapter 183 and in consultation with the Board of Electrologists and Body Art Practitioners, shall adopt by rule minimum standards of education and training requirements for each field of practice. The office shall approve courses in each field of practice. To obtain approval of a course, the provider of a…
PENALTIES
Violation of ORS 690.015 is a Class B misdemeanor. Violation of ORS 690.360 is a Class A misdemeanor.
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