ORS 672.002
Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325


As used in ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties), unless the context requires otherwise:

(1)

“Board” means the State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying.

(2)

“Engineer,” “professional engineer” or “registered professional engineer” means an individual who is registered in this state and holds a valid certificate to practice engineering in this state as provided under ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties).

(3)

“Engineering intern” means an individual enrolled by the board as having passed an examination in the fundamental engineering subjects.

(4)

“Geodetic survey” means a determination of the size and shape of the earth or the position of any point on the earth.

(5)

“Land surveyor,” “professional land surveyor” or “registered professional land surveyor” means an individual who is registered in this state and holds a valid certificate to practice surveying in this state as provided by ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) to 672.325 (Civil penalties).

(6)

“Land surveying intern” means an individual enrolled by the board as having passed an examination in the fundamental land surveying subjects.

(7)

“Photogrammetric mapping” means an evaluating and measuring of land that is limited to the determination of the topography, area, contours and location of planimetric features, by using photogrammetric methods or similar remote sensing technology, including but not limited to using existing ground control points incidental to the photogrammetric or remote sensing mapping process.

(8)

“Photogrammetrist” means an individual registered with the board and holding a valid certificate to practice photogrammetric mapping.

(9)

“Responsible charge” means to have supervision and control of:

(a)

The engineering design of works with responsibility for design decisions;

(b)

Land surveying work for the purpose of ensuring conformance to the relevant requirements of law and sound surveying practice; or

(c)

Photogrammetric mapping project work, which may include, but need not be limited to, work regarding the extent of coverage, location of ground control, aerial photography or similarly remotely sensed data, the measurement of features detected by remote sensing equipment, quality control for compliance with standards and specifications and the presentation of findings.

(10)

“Supervision and control” means establishing the nature of, directing and guiding the preparation of, and approving the work product and accepting responsibility that the work product is in conformance with standards of professional practice. [1971 c.751 §1; 1983 c.614 §1; 1995 c.33 §1; 1997 c.210 §1; 2005 c.22 §475; 2005 c.445 §6; 2009 c.259 §1; 2015 c.576 §9]

Source: Section 672.002 — Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors672.­html.

Notes of Decisions

Regulation of “engineer” is more burdensome than necessary to protect public from unlicensed practice of engineering and so restricts speech protected under First and Fourteenth Amendments. Järlström v. Aldridge, 366 F. Supp. 3d 1205 (D. Or. 2018)

672.002
Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325
672.005
Additional definitions
672.007
Acts constituting practicing or offering to practice engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping
672.020
Practice of engineering without registration prohibited
672.025
Practice of land surveying without registration prohibited
672.028
Practice of photogrammetric mapping without registration prohibited
672.045
Prohibited activities relating to practices of engineering, land surveying or photogrammetric mapping
672.047
Right of entry by land surveyor
672.060
Activities not requiring registration
672.090
Issuance of certificates by board
672.098
Minimum qualifications for registration as professional engineer
672.103
Examination waiver
672.107
Structural engineer registration for performing engineering services on significant structures
672.109
Temporary permit to practice engineering
672.126
Minimum qualifications for registration as professional land surveyor
672.136
Minimum qualifications for registration as photogrammetrist
672.143
Temporary permit to practice photogrammetric mapping
672.146
Alternatives to degree requirements
672.151
Notice to candidates of examination results
672.153
Registration in new branch of profession
672.155
Establishment of fees by rule
672.157
Payment of fee required before issuance of certificate
672.159
Numbering and recording of certificates
672.162
Specification of branch
672.168
Expiration date of certificates
672.170
Renewal of certificate
672.180
Retiree exemption from registration renewal fees
672.195
Grounds for refusal to register applicant
672.200
Grounds for suspension or revocation of certificate or permit or refusal to issue, restore or renew certificate or permit
672.210
Procedure for suspension or revocation of certificate, permit or enrollment
672.215
Proceedings to enjoin violations of ORS 672.002 to 672.325
672.240
State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying
672.250
Term
672.255
Rulemaking authority
672.300
Investigation of complaints
672.310
Investigation of identity of person claiming to be registered
672.325
Civil penalties
672.505
Definitions for ORS 672.505 to 672.705
672.515
Policy of ORS 672.505 to 672.705
672.525
Geologist registration
672.535
Exemptions from ORS 672.505 to 672.705
672.545
Practice of geology by proprietorship, partnership or corporation
672.555
Application
672.565
Certification in specialty
672.575
Examination
672.585
Certificate of registration
672.588
Continuing education programs
672.595
Registration of persons licensed in other jurisdictions
672.605
Seal of geologist
672.615
State Board of Geologist Examiners
672.635
Record of board proceedings
672.645
Appeals filed with board
672.655
Code of professional conduct
672.665
Charges against geologist
672.675
Grounds for reprimand, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew certificate
672.685
Reissuance of revoked certificate
672.690
Civil penalties
672.695
Public agencies required to contract with or for registered geologist
672.705
Fees
672.991
Penalties
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