Oregon Law
Law as of Jan 1, 2026
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687.010[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.011Definitions 687.020[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.021Practice of massage without license prohibited; operation of massage facility without permit prohibited; injunction against violation 687.030[Amended by 1953 c.438 §2; repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.031Application of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 687.040[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.041Applications for licenses 687.050[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.051Qualifications of applicants; continuing education; license renewal; inactive status; rules 687.054License by indorsement or reciprocity; rules 687.055[1977 c.507 §5; 1985 c.82 §6; repealed by 1989 c.841 §14] 687.056Temporary practice permit 687.057[1977 c.507 §18; 1985 c.82 §7; 1989 c.841 §5; 1997 c.626 §7; 1999 c.326 §1; 1999 c.537 §10; renumbered 687.054 in 2025] 687.059Massage facilities; fees; rules 687.060[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.061Expiration and renewal of license and permit; rules; fees; sanctions for practicing without valid license or operating without valid permit; penalty 687.070[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.071Fees; rules; examinations; disposition and use of moneys 687.075[1997 c.626 §1; 1999 c.537 §13; repealed by 2005 c.730 §77] 687.080[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.081Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew, license or permit; probation; penalties; complaint investigation 687.086License and permit denial procedure; review of rules and board orders 687.087[1989 c.841 §§9,12; 1991 c.734 §74; renumbered 687.895 in 1991] 687.090[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.091[1955 c.492 §10; repealed by 1971 c.734 §21] 687.095Duty to report prohibited conduct 687.100[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.101[1955 c.492 §11; repealed by 1971 c.734 §21] 687.110[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.111[1955 c.492 §8; 1977 c.507 §12; 1979 c.89 §8; 1981 c.398 §1; 1985 c.82 §10; repealed by 1989 c.841 §14] 687.115State Board of Massage Therapists; members; appointment; terms; meetings; compensation; administrator 687.120[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.121Rules 687.122Investigation of violations; power of board; subpoenas 687.123Inspection of massage facilities and other premises 687.125[1977 c.507 §17; 1997 c.626 §15; renumbered 687.890 in 1997] 687.130[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.135[1977 c.507 §4; repealed by 1989 c.841 §14] 687.140[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.150[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.160[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.170[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.180[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.190[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.200[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.210[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.220[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.230[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.240[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.250Enforcement; penalty 687.405“Direct entry midwifery” defined 687.410When use of title authorized 687.415Practice of direct entry midwifery without license prohibited; exceptions 687.420Standards for licensing; application; payment by medical assistance program for services provided by licensed midwife 687.425Renewal of license; effect of failure to renew 687.430Waiver of required written examination 687.435[1997 c.690 §4; 1999 c.885 §25; 1999 c.990 §3; 2003 c.547 §22; 2005 c.648 §36; 2009 c.701 §22; repealed by 2013 c.314 §65] 687.440[1993 c.362 §19; 1999 c.885 §24; repealed by 2005 c.648 §121] 687.445Discipline 687.450[1993 c.362 §10; 2001 c.53 §6; repealed by 2003 c.547 §118] 687.455[1993 c.362 §5; 2001 c.53 §3; 2003 c.547 §24; repealed by 2005 c.648 §121] 687.460Duty to report prohibited conduct 687.470State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery; establishment; appointment; confirmation; membership; compensation and expenses 687.475Officers; meetings; quorum; rules 687.480Rules; practice standards 687.482Peer review 687.485Authority of Health Licensing Office; rules 687.490Protection for person providing information to board or office 687.493Authority to purchase and administer certain legend drugs and devices 687.495Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes 687.890[Formerly 687.125; 1999 c.537 §20; 1999 c.1084 §17; renumbered 687.250 in 2001] 687.895Procedure for civil penalties 687.990[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.991Criminal penalties

Chapter 687 — Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives

ORS 687.121 Rules

The State Board of Massage Therapists may adopt rules:

(1)

Establishing reasonable standards concerning the sanitary and hygienic conditions of, and public health and safety for, premises and facilities used by massage therapists.

(2)

Establishing health, safety and infection control requirements for massage facilities.

(3)

Relating to the methods and procedures used in the practice of massage.

(4)

Governing the examination and investigation of applicants for a license under ORS 687.051 or a permit under ORS 687.059 and the issuance, renewal, suspension and revocation of such licenses and permits.

(5)

Setting standards for certifying classes under ORS 687.051.

(6)

Requiring that a massage therapist supply the board with the accurate, current address or addresses where the massage therapist engages in the practice of massage.

(7)

Requiring that a person who holds a permit to operate a massage facility supply the board with the accurate, current address where the massage facility is located.

(8)

Fixing the educational, training and experience requirements for licensing by indorsement or reciprocity.

(9)

Establishing requirements for issuance and retention of an inactive massage therapist license or permit to operate a massage facility.

(10)

Regarding any other matter that the board reasonably considers necessary and proper for the administration and enforcement of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991.

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Version history

Earlier statutory text is available in an ingested published ORS edition.