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2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Public Health, Housing, Environment
Chapter 443 - Residential Care; Adult Foster Homes; Hospice Programs
Section 443.500 - Investigation of registered facilities; access to facilities.
OR Rev Stat § 443.500 (2013) What's This?
(1) The Department of Human Services staff shall be permitted access to enter and investigate complaints of abuse in all facilities registered under ORS 443.480 to 443.500 for purposes of ascertaining compliance with applicable rules, statutes, ordinances and regulations. If the department has reasonable cause to believe any facility is operating without registration in violation of ORS 443.480 to 443.500, it may apply to the circuit court for a search warrant.
(2) Upon complaint of any person:
(a) The state or local fire inspectors shall be permitted access to enter and inspect facilities registered under ORS 443.480 to 443.500 regarding fire safety.
(b) The state or local health officers shall be permitted access to enter and inspect facilities registered under ORS 443.480 to 443.500 regarding health and sanitation. [1989 c.581 §4]
Note: See note under 443.480.
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