OAR 817-090-0070
Schedule of Penalties for Towels and Linens Violations

The Office has adopted the following presumptive penalty schedule for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd violation of safety and infection control laws and rules. This schedule applies, except at the discretion of the Office pursuant to ORS 676.992 (Civil penalties). For the 4th and subsequent offenses, the provisions of ORS 676.992 (Civil penalties) apply.

(1) Failing to use clean towels or linens for each client is a violation of OAR 817-010-0035 (Towels or Linens)(1) and failing to launder towels and linens as required is a violation of 817-010-0035 (Towels or Linens)(5):

(a) 1st offense: $300;

(b) 2nd offense: $500;

(c) 3rd offense: $1000.

(2) Failing to store clean towels and linens in a clean area is a violation of OAR 817-010-0035 (Towels or Linens)(2):

(a) 1st offense: $300;

(b) 2nd offense: $500;

(c) 3rd offense: $1000.

(3) Failing to immediately deposit all used towels with chemical residue in a closed, fire retardant container is a violation of OAR 817-010-0035 (Towels or Linens)(4):

(a) 1st offense: $300;

(b) 2nd offense: $500;

(c) 3rd offense: $1000.

(4) Failing to deposit soiled towels in a covered container is a violation of OAR 817-010-0035 (Towels or Linens)(3):

(a) 1st offense: $100;

(b) 2nd offense: $200;

(c) 3rd offense: $500.

Source: Rule 817-090-0070 — Schedule of Penalties for Towels and Linens Violations, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=817-090-0070.

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Schedule of Penalties for Practitioner Violations 817‑090‑0045
Schedule of Penalties for Authorizations Holders 817‑090‑0055
Schedule of Penalties for Home Facility Violations 817‑090‑0065
Schedule of Penalties for Water Supply and Disposal Violations 817‑090‑0070
Schedule of Penalties for Towels and Linens Violations 817‑090‑0075
Schedule of Penalties for Waste Disposal Violations 817‑090‑0080
Schedule of Fines for Dispensing of Cosmetic Preparations Violations 817‑090‑0085
Schedule of Penalties for Sanitation or Disinfectant Violations 817‑090‑0090
Schedule of Penalties for Disinfecting Requirements of Tools and Implements Violations 817‑090‑0095
Schedule of Penalties for Cleanable/Non-Absorbent Surfaces Violations 817‑090‑0100
Schedule of Penalties for Clean Conditions Violations 817‑090‑0105
Schedule of Penalties for Client Health and Safety Violations 817‑090‑0110
Schedule of Penalties for Safe Working Conditions Violations 817‑090‑0115
Schedule of Penalties for Chemical Use and Storage Violations

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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Original Source: Rule 817-090-0070 — Schedule of Penalties for Towels and Linens Violations, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=817-090-0070 (last accessed Jun. 8, 2021).