OAR 817-007-0275: Independent Contractor Standards

(1) An independent contractor must allow the Office’s representative to inspect or conduct an investigation pursuant to ORS 676.608 or 690.225. Obstructing or hindering an investigation or inspection, threatening or exerting physical harm, or enabling another individual or employee to impede an investigation or inspection may result in disciplinary action pursuant to ORS 676.612 or 676.992 and OAR 331-020-0070. (2) The cleanliness and sanitary condition of any shared or common area used by, or provided for, separately licensed facilities or independent contractors located at one premises is the responsibility of each license or registration holder at that premises. (3) Each authorization holder located at one facility may be cited for violations of rules or regulations found in a shared or common area of a facility, unless a contractual agreement exists that indicates specific responsibility for the cleanliness of a shared or common area within the facility.