Oregon Statutes 443.420 – Qualifications for license
(1) A person applying for a license under ORS § 443.415 must, in the judgment of the director of the licensing agency, be a person:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 443.420
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) Who demonstrates an understanding and acceptance of the rules governing residential facilities;
(b) Mentally and physically capable of caring for such residents; and
(c) Who employs or utilizes only individuals whose presence does not jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of residents.
(2) A residential facility may not be operated or maintained in combination with a nursing home or hospital unless:
(a) The residential facility is licensed, maintained and operated as a separate and distinct part; or
(b) The residential facility is licensed as a conversion facility under ORS § 443.431.
(3) All physical residential facilities used for residents must meet applicable requirements of the State Fire Marshal.
(4) As of the date of licensure, a residential facility must be in substantial compliance with applicable state and local laws, rules, codes, ordinances and permit requirements.
(5) Prior to licensure, a residential facility that proposes to house persons under the age of 21 years shall submit written proof to the licensing agency demonstrating that the facility will:
(a) Comply with ORS § 336.575; and
(b) Ensure that the children who reside at the residential facility receive appropriate educational services that are:
(A) Comprehensive and age-appropriate;
(B) In compliance with requirements of state and federal law; and
(C) If applicable, in compliance with the individual education program of the child.
(6) Prior to an initial licensure of a residential care facility, the licensing agency shall consider:
(a) The license applicant’s history of regulatory compliance and operational experience;
(b) The willingness of the license applicant to serve underserved populations; and
(c) The willingness of the license applicant to contract with the licensing agency to provide services through the state medical assistance program.
(7)(a) The licensing agency may not issue an initial license to a residential care facility if the facility has not conducted a market study that assesses the need for the services offered by the facility in the geographic area served by the facility.
(b) This subsection does not apply to a conversion facility licensed under ORS § 443.431.
(8) Prior to the issuance of an initial license to a residential training facility or a residential training home, and upon an application for a renewal of a license of a residential training facility or a residential training home, the licensing agency shall consider the license applicant’s history of regulatory and safety compliance and operational experience in this state or any other jurisdiction as prescribed by rule by the licensing agency. [1977 c.717 § 4; 1985 c.264 § 3; 2008 c.18 § 12; 2009 c.595 § 781; 2011 c.105 § 1; 2015 c.241 § 1; 2017 c.679 § 21; 2021 c.316 § 3]