Overview
This page will display proposed rule changes of the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners and announce the comment period for public comments. You can also review recently adopted rules and link to the agency's current, published rules.
Prior to adoption, OBCE will open a comment period for the proposed rule language and at least one public hearing will be held during the comment period. Information will be posted under Proposed Rules when available to comment.
Proposed Rules
Proposed rule changes open for public comment. Please send your written comments to the OBCE's Rules Coordinator. All comments received regarding rules will be posted on this site for public transparency.
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- OAR 811-010-008 Fees
- Rule Summary
This rule amendment clarifies that delinquent renewal fees for chiropractic assistants are cumulative as provided in subsections (2)(c) and (2)(d), updates the Oregon Health Authority Healthcare Workforce Survey fee in subsection (4), and adds failure to notify the OBCE within 30 days of a name change as a civil penalty in subsection (5)(a).
- Public Comment Ends
March 19, 2026 at 9:05 am
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- OAR 811-015-0030 Chiropractic Obstetrics, Minor Surgery, and Proctology
- Rule Summary
This rule amendment corrects and clarifies subsection (4)(a) by removing an incorrect reference to subsection (4)(c) and correcting grammatical errors related to supervision and documentation requirements for obstetrics certification.
- Public Comment Ends
March 19, 2026 at 9:05am
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- OAR 811-020-006 Statement of Purpose
- Rule Summary
This rule amendment removes obsolete subsection (4) references in two places and makes minor grammatical corrections to clarify existing educational hour requirements for physiotherapy and minor surgery/proctology without changing the substance of the requirements.
- Public Comment Ends
March 19, 2026 at 9:05 am
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- OAR 811-020-0011 List of Approved Schools and Programs
- Rule Summary
This rule amendment removes an obsolete subsection reference with no substantive change to the rule.
- Public Comment Ends
March 19, 2026 at 9:05 am
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- OAR 811-021-0005 Educational Standards for Chiropractic Schools, Colleges, Institutions and Universities
- Rule Summary
This rule amendment updates the incorporation date for the referenced educational standards and makes a minor grammatical correction, with no substantive change to the requirements.
- Public Comment Ends
March 19, 2026 at 9:05 am
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Recently Adopted Rules
Permanent and temporary rule changes that have been approved and filed with the Secretary of State within approximately the last six months.
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- OAR 811-035-0015
- Rule Summary
Adds harassment, intimidation, or abuse of Board staff or members to the definition of unprofessional conduct.
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- OAR 811-015-0025
- Rule Summary
This amendment adds a new provision under subsection (2)(e), creating paragraph (D), to specify an additional requirement for first-year Chiropractic Assistant renewal.
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- OAR 811-010-0112
- Rule Summary
This rule establishes the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners’ authority and standards for recognizing chiropractic specialty programs. It adopts by reference the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards’ Recognized Chiropractic Specialty Program (FCLB-RCSP) standards as part of the Board’s review criteria. The rule clarifies that the Board retains sole authority to approve or deny specialty programs, sets requirements for chiropractic physicians to obtain Board approval before representing themselves as specialists, and outlines the Board’s process for reviewing post-doctoral specialty programs.
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- OAR 811-010-0093
- Rule Summary
Updating the revision date of the Board’s Guide to Policy and Practice Questions to reflect the most current version adopted by the Board.
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- OAR 811-010-0021
- Rule Summary
This rule requires all licensees and certificate holders to promptly notify the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners (OBCE) of any name or contact information changes. It establishes the process for reporting name changes through a Name Change Affidavit with supporting documentation and mandates written (email) notification to the Board within 30 calendar days of any change to ensure accurate and current records.
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- OAR 811-015-0011
- Rule Summary
Amends (1)(a) from “treatment and diagnosis" to “examination, treatment, and diagnosis," and (1)(b) from “diagnosed" to “prescribed," clarifying and correcting consent language to align with statutory intent and scope of practice.
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- OAR 811-015-0006
- Rule Summary
Chiropractic physicians must provide medical records and imaging (updated from “X-rays") in subsections (1), (2), and (3)(a) to patients within 30 days and to the Board within 14 days, with confidentiality, reasonable fees, and certification of completeness required.
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- OAR 811-010-0068
- Rule Summary
This rule established a temporary chiropractic license for spouses or domestic partners of activeduty military personnel who meet specified application, education, examination, and licensure requirements. The license expires when Oregon is no longer the duty station, the out-of-state license expires, or in subsection (2)(c), six (6) months after issuance (changed from 13 months in original rule). The license is non-renewable, and continued practice after expiration is considered unlicensed practice subject to Board action.
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- Division 30
- Rule Summary
Review for inclusion of imaging.
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- OAR 811-010-0140
- Rule Summary
New rule to create process for criminal conviction determination prior to license application.
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- OAR 811-010-0093
- Rule Summary
Updating document revision date.
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- OAR 811-035-0005
- Rule Summary
Duties and Obligations of Chiropractic Physicians to Their Patients
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- OAR 811-015-0025
- Rule Summary
Continuing Education information for DC's and CA's
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- OAR 811-010-0120
- Rule Summary
Corporation and Business Ownership for DC's
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2026 Rulemaking Planning Calendar
- January:
- OAR 811-010-XXXX - Recognized Chiropractic Specialty Program (RCSP)
- OAR 811-010-0120 - Name Change
- OAR 811-0115-0025 - Continuing Chiropractic Education
- OAR 811-035-0015 - Grounds for Disciplinary Action
- OAR 811-010-0093 - Guide to Policy and Practice Questions
2025 Rulemaking Planning Calendar
- July:
- OAR 811-010-0093 - Guide to Policy and Practice- Updating document date
- OAR 811-010-0140 - Potential new rule due to meet SB 1552 requirements
- Division 30 - Review for Inclusion of Imaging
- October:
- OAR 811-010-0068 - Temporary Chiropractic License for Spouses or Domestic Partners of Active Duty Armed Forces of the United States Stationed in Oregon
- OAR 811-015-0006 - Disclosure of Records
- OAR 811-015-0011 - Minor Consent Rule
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