OAR 309-060-0115
Waiver of Registration Requirement

(1) Any CBSH that is required to be registered or licensed under another governmental entity’s standards that are substantially similar or superior to those under ORS 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) to 443.500 (Investigation of registered facilities) and these rules may request a waiver of the requirements of ORS 443.485 (Registration required). Such a request shall be made in writing to the Division and shall include:
(a) A copy of the other governmental entity’s standards; and
(b) An explanation of why they believe that the standards are substantially similar or superior to the requirements of ORS 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) to 443.500 (Investigation of registered facilities) and these rules.
(2) If the Division finds that the requirements of the other governmental entity’s standards are substantially similar or superior to ORS 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) to 443.500 (Investigation of registered facilities) and these rules, it may issue a waiver:
(a)All waivers shall be in writing and signed by the Division; and
(b) All approved waivers may be reviewed by the Division upon amendment of the local ordinance or regulation or upon amendment of ORS 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) to 443.500 (Investigation of registered facilities) or these rules.
(3) If the Division finds that the local requirements are not substantially similar or superior to ORS 443.480 (Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500) to 443.500 (Investigation of registered facilities) and these rules, the Division may issue a written order to the CBSH denying the request for a waiver.
(4) When a CBSH falls within the jurisdiction of both the Division and the Department of Human Services (Department), the Department Director and the Oregon Health Authority Director shall determine the agency responsible for registering the facility.
(5) A Division approved waiver is only good for one year from the approval date.

Source: Rule 309-060-0115 — Waiver of Registration Requirement, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=309-060-0115 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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