Oregon Code § 676.806·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board.
(1) There is created, within the Health Licensing Office, the Behavior Analysis
Regulatory Board consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor,
including:
(a) Four members
who are licensed by the board under ORS 676.810;
(b) One member
who is a licensed psychiatrist, with experience or training in treating autism
spectrum disorder;
(c) One member
who is a licensed psychologist, with experience or training in treating autism
spectrum disorder;
(d) One member
who is a licensed developmental pediatrician, with experience or training in
treating autism spectrum disorder;
(e) One member of
the general public who does not have a financial interest in the provision of
applied behavior analysis and does not have a ward or family member who has
been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; and
(f) One member
who is a parent, guardian or family member of an individual who has been
diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and has received some form of applied
behavior analysis therapy.
(2) Not more than
one member of the board may be an employee of an insurer.
(3) The
appointments of the members of the board are subject to confirmation by the
Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 and 171.565.
(4) The term of
office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the
Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall
appoint a successor whose term begins on November 1 next following. A member is
eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor
shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired
term.
(5) A member of
the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495.
(6) The board
shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson,
for such terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the
functions of such offices as the board determines.
(7) A majority of
the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(8) The board
shall meet at least once every year as determined by the office. The board may
also meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or
of a majority of the members of the board. [Formerly 676.800]