OAR 333-077-0035: Expiration and Renewal of License

(1) Each license to operate a birthing center shall expire on December 31 of each calendar year following the date of issue. (2) A birthing center shall submit a completed application for renewal on a form prescribed by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority), accompanied by the required fee, to the Authority not less than 30 days prior to the license expiration date. (3) The Authority may issue a renewal license contingent upon evidence of the birthing center's compliance with birthing center licensing laws. (4) A birthing center that fails to timely renew in accordance with section (2) of this rule is no longer eligible for license renewal. (5) The birthing center that fails to timely renew: (a) Must submit an initial application in accordance with OAR 333-077-0015 to seek re-licensure. (b) May not provide services until a new license has been issued. (c) Must comply with all rules in effect at the time that the application seeking re-licensure is submitted.