Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 438 § 438.605 — Definitions for ORS 438.605 to 438.620, 448.280 and 448.285
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 438 ·
Oregon Code § 438.605·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Definitions for ORS 438.605 to 438.620, 448.280 and 448.285.
As used in ORS 438.605 to 438.620,
448.280 and 448.285:
(1) Accrediting
authority means the official accrediting authority for the Oregon
environmental laboratory accreditation program comprised of the Director of the
Oregon Health Authority or designee, the Director of the Department of
Environmental Quality or designee and the Director of Agriculture or designee.
(2) Authority
means the Oregon Health Authority.
(3) Environmental
laboratory means a fixed location or mobile facility that performs chemical,
physical, radiological, microbiological or biological testing of environmental
samples or the collection of environmental samples.
(4) Environmental
testing means laboratory analysis of any matter, pollutant, contaminant or
hazardous substance subject to regulation pursuant to:
(a) Rules adopted
or enforced by the Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Environmental
Quality or the State Department of Agriculture; or
(b) A federal
environmental statute or regulation administered or enforced by the United
States Environmental Protection Agency. [1999 c.1063 §1; 2009 c.595 §714]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Definitions for ORS 438.605 to 438.620, 448.280 and 448.285. AI-powered analysis coming soon.
Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 438.605
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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