OAR 309-060-0110
Letter of Registration Required

(1) The owner or operator of a CBSH facility offered to the general public shall register with the Division if the facility:
(a) Provides housing and meals to two or more residents who are elderly or have disabilities, as defined by ORS 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500), and
(b) Is not licensed or registered under any other law of this state or city or county ordinance or regulation.
(2) Any provider operating CBSH prior to July 1, 2018, shall submit a completed application for registration within 30 days following notification by the Division of requirement to become registered. All persons who wish to begin operation of a CBSH on or after July 1, 2018, shall be issued a Letter of Registration for the CBSH by the Division prior to providing services or receiving compensation as defined within this rule.
(3) If a provider operates more than one CBSH, each facility shall be registered separately with the Division.
(4) No Letter of Registration that has been issued to a provider for the operation of a CBSH for a given location shall be valid for use by any other provider or at any facility other than that for which it was issued.
(5) When a CBSH is to be sold or otherwise transferred to another operator, the new operator shall apply for and obtain a new Letter of Registration prior to the transfer or operation of the CBSH.
(6) A Letter of Registration is valid for one year unless revoked, suspended, or voluntarily relinquished at an earlier date.
(7) Any CBSH providing residential care or treatment as defined under ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) may be subject to residential licensing under OAR chapter 309, division 35, or OAR chapter 309, division 40.
(8) Upon discovery that a CBSH may be operating in a manner such that they may meet the definition of a residential care facility, residential facility, residential training facility, residential training home, residential treatment facility, or residential treatment home defined under ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455), the Division may notify the provider in writing of the Division’s plan to conduct an inspection to determine if licensure is required.
(9) If the Division believes any CBSH facility is operating without registration or is in violation of ORS 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) to 443.500 (Investigation of registered facilities), the Division may apply to the circuit court for a search warrant.
(10) Any CBSH that fails to comply with these rules shall be issued a notice of intent to revoke registration and have hearing rights under ORS chapter 183.

Source: Rule 309-060-0110 — Letter of Registration Required, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=309-060-0110 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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