OAR 331-430-0030: Establishing Civil Penalty Amounts

The Office has adopted the following presumptive penalty schedule for the first and second violations of the following laws and rules. The following schedule must apply except as the Office otherwise determines in consideration of the factors referenced in OAR 331-020-0060. For subsequent violations the provisions of OAR 331-020-0060 will apply. (1) Practicing or holding one's self out as available to practice denture technology, or using the title denturist without a license or with an expired or suspended license is a violation of ORS 680.505 and may incur a penalty of $5,000. (2) Licensed denturists who allow nonlicensed persons to violate ORS 680.505 are in violation of and ORS 676.612(i) and may incur a penalty of $5,000. (3) Violations of ORS 680.545 may incur a penalty of $2,000. (4) Failing to notify the Office within 30 days of a change in business related information or license status is a violation of OAR 331-010-0040, and may incur a penalty of $200. (5) Advertising in a manner, which would deceive or mislead the public or that is untruthful is a violation of ORS 676.612(2)(b), and may incur a penalty of $2,000. (6) Violations of the practice standards in Division 420 may incur a penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation. (7) Failing to meet minimum standards of acceptable patient care according to OAR 331-420-0000(5), as determined by the Board may incur a penalty of $5,000.