OAR 812-006-0100
Responsible Managing Individual

(1) As used in these rules, Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) has that meaning provided in ORS 701.005 (Definitions)(16).
(2) Upon initial application, an applicant for a contractor’s license shall designate at least one individual as the applicant’s RMI and;
(a) Provide evidence that the applicant’s RMI has completed the pre-licensure training and passed the test, as provided for in ORS 701.122 (Training requirements for individuals and businesses), OAR 812-006-0150 (Pre-Licensure Training Requirements) and 812-006-0300 (Pre-Licensure Testing Requirements);
(b) Document that the applicant’s RMI has experience as required by OAR 812-006-0450 (Pre-Licensure Experience);
(c) Document that the applicant’s RMI has:
(A) Completed the pre-licensure training as provided in OAR 812-006-0160 (Pre-Licensure Training Requirements for NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors);
(B) Passed the National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors as provided in OAR 812-006-0310 (Pre-Licensure Testing Based on NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors); and
(C) Passed the Oregon pre-licensure test as provided in OAR 812-006-0300 (Pre-Licensure Testing Requirements);
(d) Document that the applicant’s RMI completed and passed the Contractor Pre-License Business, Law, and Project Management, Training Institute course, developed by an Oregon community college Small Business Development Center, under an Intergovernmental Agreement pursuant to OAR 812-006-0164 (Pre-License Training Alternative); or
(e) Document that the applicant’s RMI:
(A) Is an individual owner of a sole proprietorship who qualifies for an exemption from pre-licensure training under Oregon Laws 2018, chapter 46, sections 1 and 2, and OAR 812-006-0162 (Special Exemption); and
(B) Passed the Oregon pre-licensure test as provided in OAR 812-006-0300 (Pre-Licensure Testing Requirements).
(3) Except as provided in OAR 812-006-0110 (Temporary Responsible Managing Individual), an individual who is not an owner may not be designated as the RMI of more than one licensee.
(4) An RMI may not be an approved pre-licensure training provider or the principal of an approved pre-licensure training provider or an approved pre-licensure trainer, as provided in OAR 812-006-0200 (Pre-Licensure Training Provider Approval), while serving as an RMI for a licensee. For purposes of this rule, the principal of an approved pre-licensure training provider includes any owner, partner, officer, member, manager or trustee of the provider.
(5) When an RMI leaves a business, the business shall:
(a) Immediately appoint another RMI or immediately appoint a temporary RMI as provided in OAR 812-006-0110 (Temporary Responsible Managing Individual); and
(b) Immediately notify the agency in writing of the name of the newly appointed individual.
(6) Except as provided in OAR 812-006-0110 (Temporary Responsible Managing Individual), an RMI appointed under section (5) of this rule must:
(a) Document completion of the pre-licensure training and testing requirements under ORS 701.122 (Training requirements for individuals and businesses), OAR 812-006-0150 (Pre-Licensure Training Requirements) and 812-006-0300 (Pre-Licensure Testing Requirements);
(b) Document that the RMI has experience as required by OAR 812-006-0450 (Pre-Licensure Experience); or
(c) Document that the applicant’s RMI has:
(A) Completed the pre-licensure training as provided in OAR 812-006-0160 (Pre-Licensure Training Requirements for NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors);
(B) Passed the National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors as provided in OAR 812-006-0310 (Pre-Licensure Testing Based on NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors); and
(C) Passed the Oregon pre-licensure test as provided in OAR 812-006-0300 (Pre-Licensure Testing Requirements).

Source: Rule 812-006-0100 — Responsible Managing Individual, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=812-006-0100 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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