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OAR Temporary Suspensions

Governor Kate Brown has determined that compliance with the administrative rules listed on this page would prevent, hinder, or delay mitigation of the effects of the COVID-19 emergency. Pursuant to her emergency powers according to ORS 401.168(2), Governor Brown therefore declares and orders that these rules be suspended for the duration of the COVID-19 state of emergency declared by Executive Order 20-03.​

 

 

 
OAR #
  
OAR Title
Rulemaking Agency
Date Suspension Begins
  
852-080-0040(2)(e)
Requiring CPR Certification courses be conducted in-person rather than online.

Board of Optometry​

3/18/2020
809-040-0002
Requiring Board issue exams on dates provided by National Association of State Boards of Geology.

Board of Geologist Examiners​

3/18/2020
Portions of 875-015-0035
Requiring physical examination prior to provision of telemedicine.

Veterinary Medical Examining Board​

3/19/2020
824-070-0005(5)
Requiring specified participation in continuing education.

Health Licensing Office

3/20/2020
331-830-0010(5)
Prohibiting self-study for continuing education requirement of license renewal.

Health Licensing Office​

3/20/2020
331-485-0005(5)
Prohibiting self-study for continuing education requirement of lactation consultant authorization.

Health Licensing Office​

3/20/2020
331-385-0010(6)
Prohibiting self-study for continuing education requirement of art therapist authorization

Health Licensing Office​

3/20/2020
Portions of 334-010-0015(12)(c), 334-010-0015(12)(d), 334-010-0017 (3)(d), 334-010-0017 (4)(e), 334-010-0017 (5)(e), 334-010-0050 (1)(B)
Requiring contact hours for continuing education

Board of Massage Therapists​

3/24/2020
334-010-0050 (2), 334-010-0033 (1)(h)
Requiring contact hours for continuing education

Board of Message Therapists​

3/24/2020
875-010-0026 (1)
Assessing annual license fees

Veterinary Medical Examining Board​

3/24/2020
875-010-006 (2)(e)
Assessing license application and Oregon Jurisprudence Exam/Regional Disease Test

Veterinary Medical Examining Board​

3/24/2020
875-030-0025 (1)(b)
Assessing application fees for Certified Veterinary Technicians

Veterinary Medical Examining Board​

3/24/2020
584-210-0030(6)(e), 584-210-0060(11)(b), 584-210-0100(8)(e), 584-210-0110(7)(d), 584-210-0140(5)(d), 584-210-0150(6)(d)
Requiring teaching license applicants to complete specified civil rights & ethics exam

Teacher Standards and Practices Commission​

3/26/2020
584-230-0020(4)(d), 584-230-0040(5)(d)
Requiring CTE license applicants to complete specified civil rights & ethics exam

Teacher Standards and Practices Commission​

3/26/2020
584-235-0020(8)(e), 584-235-0050(9)(b), 584-235-0090(9)(e)
Requiring school administrator applicants to complete specified civil rights & ethics exam

TeacherStandards and Practices Commission ​

3/26/2020
584-400-0160(2)(c)(i), 584-400-0180(5)(b)
Requiring education preparation providers to complete specified civil rights & ethics exam

Teacher Standards and Practices Commission​

3/26/2020
584-420-0020(2)(d)
Requiring licensure, endorsement & specialty programs to complete specified civil rights & ethics exam

Teacher Standards and Practices Commission​

3/26/2020
OAR 170-080-0015 (1)(b)(F)
Requiring Client Employer registration with the Oregon Retirement Savings Program

Oregon State Treasury​

3/27/2020
845-006-0481
Requiring written notice of reason for licensee closure and estimated reopen date.

Oregon Liquor Control Commission

4/3/2020
333-003-0140(2)(a)(B) and (2)(b)
Requiring certain prerequisite training in a public health crisis.

Oregon Health Authority​

4/6/2020
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Administrative rules may also be adopted, amended, or suspended through temporary rulemaking as described in ORS 183.335(5). You may view rules that have been temporarily adopted or changed on the Secretary of State's website​.
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