2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Public Health, Housing, Environment
Chapter 443 - Residential Care; Adult Foster Homes; Hospice Programs
Section 443.485 - Registration required; fee; rules; civil penalty; grounds for suspension or revocation of registration.

(1) Subject to ORS 443.490, any person who offers to the general public residential facilities and meals for compensation to two or more adults who are elderly or have disabilities, as defined in ORS 443.480, not related to the person by blood or marriage, and is not licensed or registered under any other law of this state or city or county ordinance or regulation shall register the person's name and address with the Department of Human Services. The registration fee is $20 annually. The department shall establish by rule reasonable and appropriate standards for the operation of facilities subject to ORS 443.480 to 443.500, consistent with their residential nature.

(2) The Department of Human Services shall provide evidence of the registration to the person. The evidence shall be posted in the residence.

(3) The Department of Human Services may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $200 for:

(a) Operating without registration as required under this section; or

(b) A violation of ORS 443.880 or 443.881.

(4) The department may suspend or revoke registration or deny the issuance of registration for violation of any statute, rule, ordinance or regulation relating to the safety of occupants of the residential facility. [1989 c.581 §1; 1991 c.413 §5; 2007 c.70 §249]

Note: See note under 443.480.