OAR 812-030-0300
Standards of Professional Conduct


(1)

A certified locksmith shall not engage in dishonest or fraudulent conduct, including, but not limited to:

(a)

Committing any crime that results in a conviction of an offense listed in OAR 812-003-0100 (Licensing Generally) to the extent the conviction demonstrates a lack of fitness under 812-003-0110 (Standards of Behavior);

(b)

Submitting to the board an application for a certificate that includes a false statement; or

(c)

Failing to timely pay a civil penalty or fine imposed by a unit of local, state or federal government.

(2)

A licensed construction contractor that offers locksmith services shall not engage in dishonest or fraudulent conduct, including, but not limited to:

(a)

Accepting payment in advance and failing to perform the work or provide the services agreed to and failing to return payment, upon reasonable and proper demand, within ten days of the demand;

(b)

Displaying to the public false, misleading or deceptive advertising whereby a reasonable person could be misled or injured; or

(c)

Failing to timely pay a civil penalty or fine imposed by a unit of local, state or federal government.

(3)

A certified locksmith and a licensed construction contractor that offers locksmith services shall cooperate fully with any investigation undertaken by the board.

(4)

When gaining entry to private or public property, a licensed construction contractor that offers locksmith services shall:

(a)

Direct the certified locksmith to make positive identification of the client; and

(b)

Obtain and retain, for three years, an authorization or work order signed by the client.

(5)

Subsection (4) does not apply to licensed construction contractors where the construction contractor and the client have a standing agreement covering locksmith services.

Source: Rule 812-030-0300 — Standards of Professional Conduct, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=812-030-0300.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 812-030-0300’s source at or​.us