Locksmith exemptions
Oregon law (701.490) exempts the following people from locksmith licensing requirements.
- A person offering key duplication services at a fixed
location that does not provide any other locksmith services
- Class A or B limited energy technicians working within the
scope of their licenses
- Tow truck operators working for a certified tow truck
business
- Construction contractors if not advertising locksmith
services
- Manufacturer of manufactured structures
- Property owner or owner’s employee working on owner’s
property
- Property management company working on managed property
- Real estate property manager or employee working on managed
rentals
- Landlord or landlord’s agent
- Manufacturer of locks
- Representative of lock manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer