ORS 448.460: Special certification provisions.

On and after September 27, 1987, an operator holding a current Oregon water treatment certification issued under a voluntary certification program shall be considered certified under the program established under ORS 448.450 at the same classification and grade. Certification of operators by any state that, as determined by the Oregon Health Authority, accepts certifications made under ORS 448.450 to 448.465, 448.992 and 448.994, shall be accorded reciprocal treatment and shall be recognized as valid and sufficient within the purview of ORS 448.450 to 448.465, 448.992 and 448.994, if in the judgment of the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, the certification requirements of such state are substantially equivalent to the requirements of ORS 448.450 to 448.465, 448.992 and 448.994 or any rule adopted under ORS 448.450 to 448.465, 448.992 and 448.994. [1987 c.635 §12; 2009 c.595 §869]