| Laws & Rules for Cosmetology |
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| Authorizing Statutes & Rules |
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Regulations governing cosmetology (barbering, esthetics, hair design and nail technology) in Oregon are contained in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 690.005-690.235 and 690.992.
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) for cosmetology are contained in Chapter 817, Divisions 005-120.
Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) statutes and rules governing administrative, procedural, licensing and regulatory compliance requirements for all OHLA-regulated professions are found in ORS 676.605-676.625 and 676.992 and OAR 331, Divisions 001-030.
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| State Statutes |
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Cosmetology ORS 690.005-690.235 and 690.992 (Scroll down to find the correct ORS section.)
OHLA ORS 676.605-676.625 and 676.992 (Scroll down to find the correct ORS section.)
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| Administrative Rules |
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Cosmetology OAR Chapter 817, Divisions 005-120 (effective 3-15-06)
OHLA OAR Chapter 331, Divisions 001-030 (effective 2-13-04)
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| Proposed or Temporary Rules |
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To comment on proposed rules, please e-mail or mail your written comments to the Oregon Health Licensing Agency. Please indicate specific profession and rule.
Public comment is encouraged.
Below are PDF files, which require Adobe Reader to view. Click here to download the latest free version.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Statement of Need and Fiscal Impact
Proposed Changes to Administrative Rules
What is the purpose of this rulemaking notice?
The purpose is to provide stakeholders opportunity to review proposed changes to Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) relating to consumer protection: Requirements and Standards; Skin Care Services; Client Records; Laser Hair Removal Client Assessment and Records.
What is the purpose of the rule change?
The Oregon Health Licensing Agency, under ORS 676.605 through 676.625, and ORS 690, is mandated to ensure that all Oregon consumers are able to access competent and qualified professionals.
Consumer protection standards and regulatory oversight must keep pace with consumer service demands and changes or advances in industry technology, products or devices; client service delivery systems; practice standards and client safety requirements; and current scientific infection control techniques.
Who is affected by the proposed rule changes?
Currently certified and practicing estheticians who provide advanced skin care services, such as laser hair removal, lymphatic drainage, microdermabrasion and chemical peels, vacuum massage, and other skin care and body treatments involving use of manual or mechanical devices to deliver services within the practitioner’s scope of practice.
Are stakeholders (the public, licensees, consumer groups, professional associations, etc.) allowed to comment on the proposed rule concepts?
Yes. All stakeholders are invited and encouraged to comment in writing (via e-mail Cerynthia.Murphy@state.or.us or by regular postal mail.
When will the official rulemaking process begin?
Outreach to interested parties is currently underway. The proposed rules were filed April 15, 2008, and the public comment period officially begins May 1 through May 21, 2008. The rules will be filed and become effective June 1, 2008.
Questions? Contact Cerynthia Murphy at 503-373-1816 or Trish Allbritton at 503-373-2088.
Click here to view administrative rule updates for all OHLA-regulated professions.
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