ORS 670.030 Consideration of experience in lieu of education; rules

As used in this section:

“Occupational or professional service” means a service:

That an individual must possess a license, certificate or other form of authorization to provide under the laws of this state; and

Over which a professional licensing board has regulatory oversight.

“Professional licensing board” means a state agency or board that licenses, certifies or otherwise authorizes individuals to provide an occupational or professional service.

A professional licensing board that regulates an occupational or professional service and that requires up to a high school diploma or equivalent for licensure, certification or other authorization to provide the occupational or professional service may consider an applicant’s relevant experience in lieu of the required education.

A professional licensing board may adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section.