OAR 331-715-0010: License Issuance and Renewal

(1) A licensee is subject to the provisions of OAR Chapter 331, Division 30 regarding the renewal of a license, and provisions regarding authorization to practice, identification, and requirements for issuance of a duplicate license. (2) License renewals under this rule is valid for one year. (3) LICENSE RENEWAL: To avoid delinquency penalties, license renewal must be made prior to the license entering inactive status. To renew, the licensee must submit: (a) Renewal application form; (b) Payment of required renewal fee pursuant to OAR 331-705-0060; (c) Attestation of having obtained required continuing education under OAR 331-720-0010 or 331-720-0015, on a form prescribed by the Office, whether license is current or inactive; and (d) Attest to having provided the required information to the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410 and p ay fee established by Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410; and (e) Information, on a form prescribed by the Office, permitting the Office to perform a state criminal background check pursuant to OAR 331-030-0004. (4) INACTIVE LICENSE RENEWAL: A license may be inactive for up to three years. A licensee who is inactive is not authorized to practice. When renewing after entering inactive status, the licensee must submit the following: (a) Renewal application form; (b) Payment of delinquency and license fees pursuant to OAR 331-705-0060; (c) Attestation of having obtained required continuing education under OAR 331-720-0010 or 331-720-0015, on a form prescribed by the Office, whether license is current or inactive; (d) Attest to having provided the required information to the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410 and p ay fee established by Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410; and (e) Information, on a form prescribed by the Office, permitting the Office to perform a state criminal background check pursuant to OAR 331-030-0004. (5) EXPIRED LICENSE: A license that has been inactive for more than three years is expired and the licensee must reapply for licensure and meet the requirements listed in OAR 331-710-0010 or 331-710-0050.