OAR 415-012-0020
General Requirements


(1) Every provider that operates a residential service element by contract with the Division or subcontracts with a local entity or public body or receives public funds for providing substance use disorder or problem gambling prevention, intervention, or treatment services shall have a license and:
(a) Providers may not represent themselves as conducting any service described in this rule without first obtaining a license;
(b) A provider that does not have a license for conducting a service described in this rule may not admit an individual needing that service; and
(c) The license shall be posted in the facility and available for inspection at all times.
(2) Licensed providers shall also maintain a current certificate of approval for the provision of outpatient behavioral health treatment services pursuant to OAR 309-008-0100 (Purpose and Scope) to 1600 if also providing an outpatient service.
(3) Any facility that meets the definition of a residential treatment facility under ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455) or a detoxification center as defined in ORS 430.306 (Definitions) shall be licensed by the Division:
(a) No individual or entity may represent themselves as a residential treatment facility or as a detoxification center without being licensed;
(b) A residential treatment facility or a detoxification center that is not licensed may not admit individuals needing residential or detoxification care or treatment; and
(c) A license shall be posted in the facility and available for inspection at all times.
(4) Approval or licensure of a service element pursuant to this rule does not create an express or implied contract in the absence of a fully executed written contract.

Source: Rule 415-012-0020 — General Requirements, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=415-012-0020.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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