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Laws & Rules for Midwifery
Authorizing Statutes & Rules
Regulations governing direct entry midwifery in Oregon are contained in Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 687.405-687.495 and 687.895.991.
 
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) for direct entry midwifery are contained in Chapter 332, Divisions 015-030.
 
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.

State Statutes
Direct Entry Midwifery ORS 687.405-495 and 687.895-991 (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.)

Administrative Rules
Direct Entry Midwifery OAR Chapter 332, Divisions 015-030 (effective 7-1-04)
 
Direct Entry Midwifery Risk Assessment Criteria (PDF)

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OHLA OAR Chapter 331, Divisions 001-030 (effective 2-13-04)

Proposed or Temporary Rules
To comment on proposed rules, please e-mail or mail your written comments to the Oregon Health Licensing AgencyPlease indicate specific profession and rule.
 
Public comment is encouraged.
 
There are currently no proposed or temporary rules for direct entry midwifery.  
 
Click here to view administrative rule updates for all OHLA-regulated professions.

More about Laws & Rules
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Page updated: January 30, 2008

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