OAR 411-058-0020: Registration

(1) APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION: (a) Application for registration must be made to the Department and must include: (A) The registration fee as described in section (2) of this rule; (B) The disclosure statement as described in OAR 411-058-0030; (C) General Liability Insurance requirements, as described in OAR 411-058-0070; and (D) Background Check Requirements, as described in OAR 411-058-0080. (b) The application is not considered to be complete until the Department receives all required information and the registration fee. (c) The referral agent disclosure statement must be signed by the referral agent, submitted to the Department for approval, and maintained on record with the Department. (d) The referral agent must renew their registration with the Department every two years. (2) REGISTRATION FEE: (a) The initial application for registration must be accompanied by a fee of $750. (b) After the initial registration, the subsequent renewal fee shall be $500. (3) ISSUANCE OF REGISTRATION: (a) The Department shall issue a Certificate of Registration once the applicant has complied with (1) and (2) above. (b) The Certificate of Registration shall identify the person or entity as a referral agent and includes: (A) Name, doing business as (DBA) and address of the person or entity. (B) Certificate of Registration date of issue and expiration. (C) A certificate that states the following: "A Certificate of Registration does not constitute recommendation or endorsement of the referral agent by the Oregon Department of Human Services, and this registration does not evidence the accuracy or completeness of the information set forth in the disclosure statement." (4) If any person or referral agent who has not been issued a Certificate of Registration in compliance with this rule receives compensation as defined by 411-058-0000(4), then that person must apply for registration as prescribed by Section (1) of this rule within 30 calendar days of receiving such compensation.