OAR 848-010-0044
Grounds for Refusal to License an Applicant


After notice and opportunity for hearing as provided in ORS 688.145 (Discipline procedure), the Board may refuse to license, or may limit or restrict the license of an applicant who:

(1)

Is not a person of good moral character as provided in OAR 848-045-0020 (Grounds for Discipline of a Licensee)(2)(i);

(2)

Willfully made a false statement on the application;

(3)

Failed to disclose requested information or provided false or materially misleading information on the application or during the process of applying for a license or temporary permit;

(4)

Has practiced physical therapy without a license or has purported to be a therapist in violation of ORS 688.020 (License required to practice physical therapy or use designation);

(5)

Has a mental, emotional or physical condition which impairs the applicant’s ability or competency to practice physical therapy in a manner consistent with the public health and safety;

(6)

Has an addiction to or a dependency on alcohol, legend drugs or controlled substances which impairs the applicant’s ability or competency to practice physical therapy in a manner consistent with the public health and safety;

(7)

Has been disciplined or had an application for licensure refused by another Oregon state licensing board or out-of-state licensing board for an act which if committed in Oregon would be grounds for discipline under ORS 688.140 (Grounds for discipline) or OAR 848-045-0020 (Grounds for Discipline of a Licensee);

(8)

Has been convicted of violating any federal law or state law relating to controlled substances, subject to the provisions of ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction)(2); or

(9)

Has been convicted of any crime that is a felony or misdemeanor under the laws of any state or of the United States, subject to the provisions of ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction)(2).

Source: Rule 848-010-0044 — Grounds for Refusal to License an Applicant, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=848-010-0044.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 848-010-0044’s source at or​.us