OAR 737-020-0040: Provider Applications

(1) On application for approval, a provider must submit the following: (a) Application on a form supplied by ODOT-TSO; (b) Curriculum materials, as identified in OAR 737-020-0030(1), (2), (3), and (4); and, (c) Policies as identified in OAR 737-020-0050(1). (2) A provider may not offer or begin a distracted driver avoidance course until the provider has been granted approved provider status by ODOT-TSO. (3) Each approved provider must identify an individual from within the approved program to be the contact person with the Division ensuring that all approved course requirements are met. (4) Incomplete applications will be returned to applicants by ODOT-TSO. (5) If an application for approval is denied, the applicant is entitled to a contested case hearing as provided in the Oregon Administrative Procedures Act under ORS 183.413 to 183.500. ODOT-TSO may deny applications for failure to satisfy curriculum or program standards as described in these rules or for misrepresentations during the application process. (6) Applications for renewal of approval are not required. Approved applicants will remain in approved status unless revoked or suspended by ODOT or unless the provider notifies ODOT-TSO that it will no longer provide distracted driving avoidance courses to the public. (7) If a provider is revoked for any reason, in addition to following all of the steps of application as provided in 737-020-0040, the provider must also demonstrate that the issues that led to the revocation have been remediated.