OAR 331-030-0025: Emergency Response

(1) In the event of a disaster or emergency declared by the Governor of Oregon, the Office may allow authorization holders who are licensed in another state, performing services in a field of professional practice regulated by the Office to practice in Oregon under special provisions during the period of the declared disaster or emergency, subject to such limitations and conditions as the Governor may prescribe. (2) Out-of-state authorization holders must submit to the Office: (a) Verification of a permanent, active and unrestricted authorization to practice in another state with no pending investigation or disciplinary action by a state board, or another state or federal agency; and (b) Current photographic federal or state identification. (c) Documentation demonstrating a request to provide services by an Office-recognized public health organization, Emergency Medical Service agency, county, state or federal entity as the result of the declaration of a disaster or emergency. (3) The authorization holder may not practice in Oregon under the special disaster or emergency provisions beyond the termination date of the declared disaster or emergency as prescribed by the Governor.