OAR 811-010-0086: Annual Registration

The license period for chiropractic physicians in Oregon is a period equal to 12 months, expiring on the last day of the licensee's birth date month. Licensees must comply with ORS 684.090, 684.092, and 684.094 as it applies to their license status. (1) At least 30 days prior to the renewal due date, the OBCE shall provide, by mail or electronic mail to the address on record, a notice of the requirements of ORS 684.090 and ORS 684.092. (2) As part of the annual registration, all licensees must complete the required health care workforce data survey and pay the fee established by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410. (3) Active licensees must pay to the OBCE the annual registration fee and meet the requirements of ORS 684.092 during the 12 months prior to the expiration of the Certificate of Registration. (4) Licensees may apply for a senior active license, if the licensee meets and provides proof of the following requirements: (a) Is 60 years of age or older; and (b) Has held an active chiropractic license for at least 25 years. (5) Senior active licensees shall fulfill the requirements of ORS 684.092 except that continuing chiropractic education shall not be less than 6 hours per year. (6) Active licensees may apply for an inactive license, if the licensee is not engaged in the practice of chiropractic in Oregon. (7) Inactive licensees do not have to fulfill the requirements of ORS 684.092. (8) Inactive licensees who want to reinstate their active license during the same license year shall pay the full active annual registration fee and provide proof of compliance with ORS 684.092. (9) Inactive licensees who apply for reinstatement after five or more years after the date of transfer to inactive license, or who cannot demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board they have been in active practice during the preceding five years, may be required to establish their competency in the practice of chiropractic by: (a) Receiving a passing grade on all or part of an examination required by the OBCE; or (b) Submitting a license verification showing proof of active chiropractic practice and any disciplinary actions from all state boards where licensure is maintained; or (c) Petition the Board to show proof licensee has been actively involved in a health profession in another capacity for a minimum of at least one year of the last five. (10) A license that is not renewed on time may not be renewed except: (a) Upon written application and payment to the OBCE of the fee for the license category plus a delinquent fee of $150 per week. (b) Upon compliance with or exemption from the requirements of ORS 684.092. (11) All licensees shall submit to a criminal background check during renewal at an interval to be determined by the Board. (a) Licensees will not be required to submit to a new criminal background check, if one has been submitted to the OBCE in the last six years, unless under OBCE investigation, or for some other OBCE-determined purpose. Licensee shall provide a complete set of fingerprints or LiveScan Transmittal Verification form, and the criminal background check results obtained from any state or local law enforcement agency, or from any other agency approved by the OBCE. Licensees shall use forms or methods prescribed by the OBCE. (b) Licensees must pay to the OBCE the current actual cost of conducting the state and federal background check. (c) The criminal background check fee will be in addition to the renewal fee and payable by the licensee. (12) Licensees are not required to display a current annual Certificate of Registration.