OAR 848-045-0030
Compliance with Governor’s Executive Orders


(1) During a declared emergency, unprofessional conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of a Governor’s Executive Orders or any provision of this rule.
(2) Failing to comply as described in subsection (1) includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Engaging in the practice of physical therapy when required by an Executive Order to be closed;
(b) Engaging in the practice of physical therapy at a business required by an Executive Order to be closed;
(c) Failing to comply with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidance implementing an Executive Order, including but not limited to:
(A) Failing to satisfy required criteria in OHA guidance prior to resuming elective and non-emergent procedures;
(B) Failing to implement a measured approach when resuming elective and non-emergent procedures in accordance with OHA guidance;
(d) Failing to comply with any OBPT guidance implementing an Executive Order;
(3) No disciplinary action or penalty action shall be taken under this rule if the Executive Order alleged to have been violated is not in effect at the time of the alleged violation.
(4) Sanctions for violating this rule will be imposed in accordance with OAR 848-045-0010 (Authority and Sanctions).

Source: Rule 848-045-0030 — Compliance with Governor’s Executive Orders, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=848-045-0030.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 848-045-0030’s source at or​.us