ORS 682.079
Power of Oregon Health Authority to grant exemptions or variances

  • rules

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The Oregon Health Authority may grant exemptions or variances from one or more of the requirements of ORS 820.330 (Failure to make, maintain and make available ambulance records) to 820.380 (Illegal ambulance or emergency vehicle sirens) or this chapter or the rules adopted under ORS 820.330 (Failure to make, maintain and make available ambulance records) to 820.380 (Illegal ambulance or emergency vehicle sirens) or this chapter to any class of vehicles if the authority finds that compliance with the requirement or requirements is inappropriate:

(A)

Because special circumstances exist that would render compliance unreasonable, burdensome or impractical because of special conditions or cause; or

(B)

Because compliance would result in substantial curtailment of necessary ambulance service.

(b)

Exemptions or variances granted under this subsection may be limited in time or may be conditioned as the authority considers necessary to protect the public welfare.

(2)

In determining whether or not a variance shall be granted, the authority:

(a)

May receive the advice of the State Emergency Medical Service Committee; and

(b)

In all cases, shall weigh the equities involved and the advantages and disadvantages to the welfare of patients and the owners of vehicles.

(3)

Rules under this section shall be adopted, amended or repealed in accordance with ORS 183.330 (Description of organization). [Formerly 682.285; 2009 c.595 §1076; 2017 c.101 §32]

Source: Section 682.079 — Power of Oregon Health Authority to grant exemptions or variances; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html.

682.017
Rules 682.019
Receipt and disbursement of federal funds 682.025
Definitions 682.027
Definition of “ambulance services” for ORS 682.031, 682.062 and 682.066 682.028
False statements and misrepresentations regarding license prohibited 682.031
Local ordinances regulating ambulances and emergency medical services providers 682.035
Application of ORS chapter 682 682.039
State Emergency Medical Service Committee 682.041
Legislative intent regarding regulation of ambulance services 682.045
Licenses 682.047
Issuance of license 682.051
Unlawful operation of unlicensed ambulance vehicle or unlicensed ambulance service 682.056
Patient encounter data reporting 682.059
Online publication of annual report 682.062
County plan for ambulance and emergency medical services 682.063
Requirements for adoption and review of ambulance service plan by counties 682.066
Provision of ambulance services when county plan not adopted 682.068
Minimum requirements for vehicles and services 682.071
Exchange of services agreement for ambulance and emergency medical services 682.075
Ambulance construction, maintenance and operation 682.079
Power of Oregon Health Authority to grant exemptions or variances 682.085
Inspection of ambulance vehicles and services 682.089
Replacement of one ambulance service by another 682.105
Proof of financial responsibility required to obtain license 682.107
Form of insurance used to satisfy financial responsibility requirement 682.109
Bonds, letters of credit or certificates of deposit used to prove financial responsibility 682.111
Requirements for bonds 682.113
Action against surety on bond by judgment creditor 682.117
Methods of satisfying financial responsibility requirements 682.204
License requirement 682.208
License 682.212
Application fee 682.216
Issuance of licenses 682.218
Substitute for education requirements for license by indorsement 682.220
Denial, suspension or revocation of license 682.224
Discipline 682.245
Scope of practice of emergency medical services providers 682.265
Prohibition against misleading actions regarding qualifications 682.400
Emergency medical services transport reimbursement program 682.403
Emergency Medical Services Fund 682.410
Emergency transportation of police dog 682.991
Civil and criminal penalties
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through early 2024

§ 682.079’s source at oregon​.gov