OAR 818-012-0120: Compliance with Governor's Executive Orders

(1) During a declared emergency, unprofessional conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of a Governor’s Executive Order or any provision of this rule. (2) Failing to comply as described in subsection (1) includes, but is not limited to: (a) Operating a business required by an Executive Order to be closed under any current Executive Order. (b) Providing services at a business required by an Executive Order to be closed under any current Executive Order. (c) Failing to comply with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidance implementing an Executive Order, including but not limited to: (A) Failing to satisfy required criteria in OHA guidance prior to resuming elective and non-emergent procedures; (B) Failing to implement a measured approach when resuming elective and nonemergent procedures in accordance with OHA guidance; (d) Failing to comply with any Board of Dentistry guidance implementing an Executive Order; (3) No disciplinary action or penalty action shall be taken under this rule if the Executive Order alleged to have been violated is not in effect at the time of the alleged violation. (4) Penalties for violating this rule include: up to $5,000 per violation pursuant to ORS 679.140(10). Any such penalties shall be imposed in accordance with ORS 679.140.