OAR 333-081-0010: Application for Licensure

(1) Persons meeting the definition of a NARRO as set out in ORS 438.705(3) and OAR 333-081-0005(5) may not act as a NARRO or hold themselves out as a NARRO unless licensed as such by the Division. (2) An applicant wishing to apply for a license to operate a NARRO shall submit an application on the most current form prescribed by the Division and pay the application fee specified in OAR 333-081-0035. (3) An applicant that has obtained accreditation from an accrediting body approved by the Division shall provide proof of accreditation to the Division with its license application and shall include: (a) All of the approved accrediting body survey and inspection reports; and (b) Written evidence of all corrective actions underway or completed in response to the approved accrediting body recommendations including progress reports. (4) If any of the information delineated in a NARRO’s most recent application changes at a time other than the annual renewal date, it must submit a revised application to the Division within 30 calendar days of the change. (5) Notwithstanding section (4) of this rule, a NARRO must submit a revised application to the Division 30 calendar days prior to any of the following changes: (a) Change in ownership or management, acquisition by or of, or merger with another NARRO; (b) Change in facilities because of expansion, relocation, renovations or structural changes that affect NARRO operations; and (c) Change in the scope of operations of the NARRO. (6) In order to allow the Division to determine whether any of the changes reported in accordance with section (4) or (5) of this rule may affect NARRO compliance with NARRO licensing laws and rules, the Division may request NARRO documents, records or other materials for review or it may conduct an on-site inspection. (7) If a NARRO loses accreditation, it shall immediately notify the Division and surrender its license in accordance with OAR 333-081-0045.