OAR 801-010-0090: Servicemember, Spouse or Domestic Partner Practice Permit

(1) If a servicemember or the spouse or domestic partner of a servicemember has a covered license as defined in section (3) of this rule and relocates residence because such servicemember receives military orders for military service in Oregon, such covered license shall be considered valid for the scope of practice in Oregon if such servicemember, spouse or domestic partner submits to the Oregon Board of Accountancy an application described in section (2). (2) An application described in this subsection includes the following: (a) Proof of military orders described in section (1). (b) If the applicant is the spouse or domestic partner of a servicemember, a copy of the marriage certificate. (c) A notarized affidavit affirming, under the penalty of law, that: (A) The applicant is the person described and identified in the application; (B) All statements made in the application are true and correct and complete; (C) The applicant has read and understands the requirements to receive a license, and the scope of practice, of the Oregon Board of Accountancy; (D) The applicant certifies that the applicant meets and shall comply with requirements described in subparagraph (C); (E) The applicant is in good standing in all States in which the applicant holds or has held a license; and (F) The applicant holds a covered license as defined in section (3). (3) The term "covered license" means a professional license that, with respect to a scope of practice, that: (a) Is in good standing with the licensing authority that issued such license; (b) Has not been revoked or had discipline imposed by any State; (c) Does not have an investigation relating to unprofessional conduct pending in any State relating to it; and (d) Has not been voluntarily surrendered while under investigation for unprofessional conduct in any State. (4) A person qualified for authorization to practice under this rule is not required to apply under this rule and may apply for any other applicable form of licensure for which they qualify. (5) A permit issued under this rule is valid for the duration of the military orders and will expire based on the date of the military orders as long as the covered license is maintained active and in good standing. A person authorized to practice under this rule is responsible for providing the Board the military orders ending military service in Oregon.