Laws and Rules Governing the Public Health Division

All licensing, certification, monitoring, inspection or regulatory requirements are developed from current laws. The laws governing the activities and scope of the Public Health Division are defined in the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS). The Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) determine how those laws will be implemented. Learn more from the State Legislative website and Secretary of State website .

Current Rulemakings

Proposed Permanent Rulemakings

OAR 333-016: Toxic Free Kids Act - Phase 3 Rulemaking

OAR 333-250, 255, 265: Compliance with Governor's Executive Orders, Ambulance Construction Criteria and Ambulance Vehicles on Reserve/Loan

Temporary Rulemakings

OAR 333-008-9903: OMMP Operations During Declared Emergency for Oregonians Affected by Wildfires Under Governor's Executive Order No. 20-35 - Effective October 22, 2020 through April 19, 2021
OAR 333-011-0900: Fees for Vital Records for Oregonians Affected by the Wildfires under the Governor’s Executive Order No. 20-35 - Effective September 14, 2020 through March 1, 2021 Temporary Administrative Order 333-011-0900 Notice to Interested Parties
OAR 333-018: REALD Data Collection and Reporting Requirements for Health Care Providers for COVID-19 Encounters - Effective through March 29, 2021

OAR 333-003: Amending rules related to COVID-19 to implement the Governor's Executive Orders - Effective December 18, 2020 through June 15, 2021
OAR 333-006-0170: Newborn Nurse Home Visiting Services Provided by Telehealth - Effective January 1, 2021 through June 29, 2021
OAR 333-018: Reporting of diseases generally and of COVID-19 in out-of-state residents - Effective January 7, 2021 through March 29, 2021

OAR 333-047, 049: Temporary rules for COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements - Effective January 22, 2021 through July 20, 2021
OAR 333-003-4000: Waiving training requirements for registered formerly licensed health care practitioners to participate in vaccination activities - Effective January 22, 2021 through July 20, 2021

Oregon Administrative Rule Suspensions - Governor Kate Brown has determined that compliance with the following administrative rules 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 No. 20-03.

OAR 333-003-0140(2)(a)(B) and (2)(b): Requiring certain prerequisite training in a public health crisis

All Public Health ORS and OAR

Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)

Chapter	Statute
97	Rights and Duties Relating to Cemeteries, Human Bodies and Anatomical Gifts
431	State and Local Administration and Enforcement of Health Laws
432	Vital Statistics
433	Disease and Condition Control; Mass Gatherings; Indoor Air
435	Birth Control; Termination of Pregnancy
436	Sterilization
437	Tuberculosis
438	Clinical and Environmental Laboratories
440	Health Districts; Port Hospitals
441	Health Care Facilities
442	Health Planning
443	Residential Care; Adult Foster Homes; Hospice Programs
444	Special Medical Services for Children
445	Indigent Persons Injured in Motor Vehicle Accidents
446	Manufactured Dwellings and Structures; Parks; Tourist Facilities
448	Pool Facilities; Water and Sewage Systems
450	Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities
451	County Service Facilities
452	Vector Control
453	Hazardous Substances; Radiation Sources
455	Building Code
459	Solid Waste Management
465	Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials I
466	Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II
468	Environmental Quality Generally
468a	Air Quality
468b	Water Quality
469	Energy; Conservation Programs; Energy Facilities
475	Controlled Substances; Illegal Drug Cleanup; Paraphernalia; Precursors
624	Food Service Facilities
675	Psychologists, Therapists, Social Workers
676	Health Professions Generally
678	Nurses, Nursing Home Administrators
680	Dental Hygienists, Denturists
681	Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals
687	Massage Therapists, Direct Entry Midwives
688	Therapeutic and Technical Services
690	Cosmetic Professionals
691	Dietitians
694	Hearing Aid Specialists
700	Environmental Health Specialists, Waste Water Specialists

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR)

OARs

Public Health Division - Chapter 333

The following OAR chapters are specific to the Public Health Division, Health Licensing Office:

By Category

Disease Control, Laboratory Testing and Immunizations

Regulations, rules and practices based on ORS and OARs

Laws: Listed by ORS Chapter

Chapter 431: State and Local Administration and Enforcement of Health Laws

Chapter 433: Disease and Condition Control; Mass Gatherings; Indoor Air

Chapter 438: Clinical and Environmental Laboratories

Chapter 452: Vector Control

Rules: Listed by OAR Division

Division 13: Chemical Analysis for Alcoholic Content of Blood

Division 17: Disease Control (Definitions and References)

Division 18: Disease Reporting

Division 19: Investigation and Control of Diseases: General Powers and Responsibilities

Division 21: Preventative Medicine

Division 22: Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Division 24: Clinical Laboratories

Division 26: Civil Penalties Related to Reporting, Investigation and Control of Diseases of Public Health Concern

Division 48: Vaccine Education and Prioritization Plan

Division 49: Immunization Information Systems

Division 50: School Immunization Rules

Division 56: Infectious Waste Management

Division 64: Accreditation of Laboratories

Emergency Medical Services and Public Health Preparedness

Regulations, rules and practices based on ORS and OARs

Laws: Listed by ORS Chapter

Chapter 431A: Public Health Programs and Activities

Chapter 444: Special Medical Services for Children

Chapter 445: Indigent Persons Injured in Motor Vehicle Accidents

Rules: Listed by OAR Division

Division 3: Public Health Preparedness

Division 14: Standards for State and Local Public Health Authorities

Division 55: Training on Lifesaving Treatments

Division 200: Emergency Medical Services and Systems

Division 205: Trauma System Hospital Identification in Trauma Area #1

Division 250: Ambulance Service Licensing

Division 255: Ambulance Vehicle Licensing

Division 260: County Ambulance Service Area Plans

Division 265: Emergency Medical Services Providers

Division 270: Oregon POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) Registry

Environmental Health

Regulations, rules and practices based on ORS and OARs

Laws: Listed by ORS Chapter

Chapter 446: Manufactured Dwellings and Structures; Parks; Tourist Facilities

Chapter 448: Pool Facilities; Water and Sewage Systems

Chapter 450: Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities

Chapter 451: County Service Facilities

Chapter 452: Vector Control

Chapter 453: Hazardous Substances; Radiation Sources

Chapter 455: Building Code

Chapter 459: Solid Waste Management

Chapter 465: Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials I

Chapter 466: Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials II

Chapter 468: Environmental Quality Generally

Chapter 468a: Air Quality

Chapter 468b: Water Quality

Chapter 469: Energy; Conservation Programs; Energy Facilities

Rules: Listed by OAR Division

Division 16: Hazardous Substances

Division 40: Decontamination of Illegal Drug Manufacturing Sites

Division 61: Drinking Water

Division 69: Certification of Individuals and Firms Engaged in Lead-Based Paint Activities and Accreditation of Training Programs for Professionals Engaged in Lead-Based Paint Activities

Division 70: Pre-Renovation Education and Renovation, Repair and Painting Activities Involving Lead-Based Paint

Division 95: Lead Hazards

Division 100: Control of Radiation in Oregon - General Requirements

Division 101: Registration of Radiation Machines, General License Radioactive Materials, Licensing of Radiation Services, and Accreditation of Hospital Radiology Inspectors

Division 102: Licensing of Radioactive Material

Division 103: Fees (Radiation)

Division 105: Radiation Safety Requirements for Industrial Radiographic Operations

Division 106: X-Rays in the Healing Arts

Division 108: Radiation Safety Requirements for Analytical X-ray Equipment

Division 109: Radiation Safety Requirements for Industrial and Manufacturing Use of Particle Accelerators

Division 110: Radiation Safety Requirements for Radioactive Tailings and Ponds

Division 111: Notices, Instructions and Reports to Workers; Inspections

Division 112: Requirements for Microwave Oven Use and Service

Division 113: Radiation Safety Requirements for Wireline Service Operations and Subsurface Tracer Studies

Division 114: Training for Emergency Response to Radioactive Material Incidents

Division 115: Radiation Safety Requirements for X-Ray and Hybrid Gauges

Division 116: Use of Radionuclides in the Healing Arts

Division 117: Regulation and Licensing of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM)

Division 118: Transportation of Radioactive Material

Division 119: Registration of Tanning Facilities

Division 120: Standards for Protection Against Radiation

Division 121: Licensing and Radiation Safety Requirements for Irradiators

Division 122: Radiation Safety Requirements for Industrial X-Ray Machine Operations

Division 123: Therapeutic Radiation machines

Division 124: Civil Penalties (Radiation)

Food Facilities and Recreation Activities

Regulations, rules and practices based on ORS and OARs

Laws: Listed by ORS Chapter

Chapter 431: State and Local Administration and Enforcement of Health Laws

Chapter 433: Disease and Condition Control; Mass Gatherings; Indoor Air

Chapter 446: Manufactured Dwellings and Structures; Parks; Tourist Facilities

Chapter 448: Pool Facilities; Water and Sewage Systems

Chapter 624: Food Service Facilities

Rules: Listed by OAR Division

Division 12: Food, Pool and Lodging Program Standards

Division 29: Travelers' Accommodation Rules

Division 30: Organizational Camp Rules

Division 31: Operation and Maintenance of Recreation Parks

Division 39: Regulations Governing Health and Safety at Outdoor Mass Gatherings

Division 60: Public Swimming Pools

Division 62: Public Spa Pool Rules

Division 170: Bed and Breakfast Facilities

Division 150: Food Sanitation Rules

Division 157: Food Service Licensing, Inspection and Enforcement Procedures

Division 158: Combination Food Service Facilities
- Combination Facilities Engaged in Activities Subject to Regulation by the Department of Agriculture and by the State Health Division

Division 160: Destruction of Food Unfit for Human Consumption

Division 162: Mobile Food Units, Commissaries and Warehouses

Division 175: Food Handler Training

Health and Wellness

Regulations, rules and practices based on ORS and OARs

Laws: Listed by ORS Chapter

Chapter 432: Vital Statistics

Chapter 433: Disease and Condition Control; Mass Gatherings; Indoor Air

Chapter 435: Birth Control; Termination of Pregnancy

Chapter 436: Sterilization

Chapter 437: Disease and Condition Control; Mass Gatherings; Indoor Air

Rules: Listed by OAR Division

Division 4: Oregon Reproductive Health Program

Division 7: Marijuana Labeling, Concentration Limits, and Testing

Division 8: Medical Marijuana

Division 10: Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
- Cancer Reporting Regulations
- ScreenWise Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
- ScreenWise WISEWOMAN Program
- Tobacco Prevention and Education Programs
- Childhood Diabetes Database

Division 11: Vital Statistics

Division 15: Implementation of Requirements for Oregon's Indoor Clean Air Act, Nutritional Information at Chain Restaurants and Standards for Reducing the Sale of Tobacco and Inhalant Delivery Systems to Persons Under 21 Years of Age

Division 20: Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

Division 25: Genetic Information and Privacy

Division 52: Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program

Division 53: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Participant Administration

Division 54: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Health Licensing Office

Board and Program-specific statutes and rules

Laws: Listed by ORS Chapter

Chapter 675: Psychologists, Therapists, Social Workers
Chapter 676: Health Professions Generally
Chapter 678: Nurses, Nursing Home Administrators
Chapter 680: Dental Hygienists, Denturists
Chapter 681: Hearing, Speech, Music Therapy and Art Therapy Professionals
Chapter 687: Massage Therapists, Direct Entry Midwives
Chapter 688: Therapeutic and Technical Services
Chapter 690: Cosmetic Professionals
Chapter 691: Dietitians
Chapter 694: Hearing Aid Specialists
Chapter 700: Environmental Health Specialists, Waste Water Specialists

Rules: Listed by OAR Chapter

Chapter 331: Health Licensing Office
Chapter 332: Board of Direct Entry Midwifery
Chapter 338: Environmental Health Registration Board
Chapter 817: Board of Cosmetology
Chapter 819: Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians
Chapter 824: Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board
Chapter 834: Board of Licensed Dietitians
Chapter 853: Long Term Care Administrators Board

Hospitals and Healthcare

Regulations, rules and practices based on ORS and OARs

Laws: Listed by ORS Chapter

Chapter 431: State and Local Administration and Enforcement of Health Laws

Chapter 438: Clinical and Environmental Laboratories

Chapter 440: Health Districts; Port Hospitals

Chapter 441: Health Care Facilities

Chapter 442: Health Planning

Chapter 443: Residential Care; Adult Foster Homes; Hospice Programs

Chapter 444: Special Medical Services for Children

Chapter 445: Indigent Persons Injured in Motor Vehicle Accidents

Rules: Listed by OAR Division

Division 2: Standards for Registry Enrollment, Qualification and Certification of Health Care Interpreters
Division 8: Medical Marijuana
Division 9: Reporting Requirements of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act
Division 27: Home Health Agencies
Division 35: Hospice Program Licensure
Division 71: Special Inpatient Care Facilities
Division 72: Health Care Practitioner Referrals
Division 76: Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) and Extended Stay Centers (ESC)
Division 80: Organ Procurement Organizations - Tissue Banks - Eye Banks
Division 275: Hemodialysis Technicians Licensing Procedures and Definitions
Division 500: Hospitals Generally: Definitions, Application and Renewal Procedures, Fees, Facility Closure
Division 501: Hospital Monitoring, Surveys, Investigations, Discipline, and Civil Penalties
Division 505: Hospital Organization and Management
Division 510: Patient Care and Nursing Services in Hospitals
Division 515: Hospital Environmental and Maintenance Services
Division 520: Hospital Services
Division 525: Specialty Hospitals
Division 535: New Construction and Alterations of Existing Hospitals
Division 536: In-Home Care Agencies
Division 540: Caregiver Registries
Division 545: Purpose, Applicability and Definitions for Certificate of Need
Division 550: Projects or Proposals Subject to Certificate of Need Review
Division 555: Certificate of Need Letters of Intent
Division 560: Abbreviated Certificate of Need Review, Delay of Review, Waiver of Review for Facilities, and Expedited Review
Division 565: Certificate of Need Fees and Civil Penalties
Division 570: Certificate of Need Review Requirements and Procedures
Division 575: Monitoring of Implementation and Completion of Projects with Certificates of Need
Division 580: Certificate of Need Application Instructions and Forms
Division 585: General Criteria for Demonstration of Need in Certificate of Need Applications
Division 590: Demonstration of Need for Acute Inpatient Beds and Facilities
Division 600: Demonstration of Need for 24-Hour Health Facility Inpatient Chemical Dependency Services
Division 610: Demonstration of Need for Long-Term Care Services
Division 615: Demonstration of Need for Psychiatric Inpatient Beds
Division 645: Demonstration of Need for Rehabilitation Services
Division 670: Reconsideration of Certificate of Need Decision
Division 675: Project Plans and Construction Review for Health Care Facilities and Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities
Division 700: Licensing Standards for Outpatient Renal Dialysis Facilities

Related Resources

State Legislative Website (ORS)

Secretary of State Website (OAR)

E-mail Public Health Rules Coordinator