OAR 331-010-0055: Military Spouse or Domestic Partner Temporary Authorization to Practice

(1) Pathway 1 – Military Spouse or Domestic Partner (a) Pursuant to ORS 676.308, “military spouse or domestic partner” means a spouse or domestic partner of an active member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is the subject of a military transfer to Oregon. (b) A military spouse or domestic partner holding a temporary authorization to practice in a profession under the Office’s authority may perform services within the profession. (c) A temporary authorization may be immediately issued to a military spouse or domestic partner; it is valid for three months and may not be renewed. (2) Pathway 2 – Military Spouse (a) Pursuant to 2019 Senate Bill 688, “military spouse” is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Oregon. (b) A military spouse holding a temporary authorization to practice in a profession under the Office’s authority may perform services within the profession. (3) A temporary authorization will be issued to a military spouse and is valid until the earliest of the following: (a) Two years after the date of issuance; (b) The term of service of the military service members ends in Oregon; or (c) The date the military spouse’s authorization issued by another state expires. (4) The temporary authorization is not renewable.