(1) The Legislative Assembly finds the activity of persons seeking to assist others, for compensation, to deal in real estate in this state to be a matter of public concern. The provisions of ORS § 696.010 to 696.495, 696.600 to 696.785, 696.800 to 696.870, 696.990 and 696.995 are enacted to assist in creating for the public a healthy real estate market atmosphere and to assure that professional real estate activity is conducted with high fiduciary standards.

(2) ORS § 696.010 to 696.495, 696.600 to 696.785, 696.800 to 696.870, 696.990 and 696.995 may be cited as the Oregon Real Estate License Law. [1977 c.649 § 2]

(Licensing)