(1) Notwithstanding ORS § 475.525 (3), it is unlawful to provide single-use drug test strips or drug testing tools to a minor who is under 15 years of age unless the strips or tools are provided to the minor as part of the minor’s substance use disorder treatment provided by a mental health care provider and the strips or tools are provided by the mental health care provider.

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(2) As used in this section, ‘mental health care provider’ means a:

(a) Physician licensed under ORS Chapter 677;

(b) Physician assistant licensed under ORS § 677.505 to 677.525;

(c) Psychologist licensed under ORS § 675.010 to 675.150;

(d) Nurse practitioner licensed under ORS § 678.375 to 678.390;

(e) Clinical social worker licensed under ORS § 675.530;

(f) Licensed professional counselor licensed under ORS § 675.715;

(g) Licensed marriage and family therapist licensed under ORS § 675.715;

(h) Naturopathic physician licensed under ORS Chapter 685;

(i) Chiropractic physician licensed under ORS Chapter 684;

(j) Community mental health program established and operated pursuant to ORS § 430.620 when approved to do so by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to rule; or

(k) Organizational provider, as defined in ORS § 430.637, that holds a certificate of approval. [2023 c.593 § 16]