Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 688 § 688.435 — Application of ORS 688.405 to 688.605
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 688 ·
Oregon Code § 688.435·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Application of ORS 688.405 to 688.605.
The provisions of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 do not apply to the following persons:
(1) Persons who
operate dental X-ray equipment for the sole purpose of oral radiography.
(2) Students in
approved schools, while practicing one of the medical imaging modalities or
subspecialties under the supervision of the schools assigned clinical
instructor.
(3) Specific
licensed health care providers, other than physicians, who use sonographic
equipment within their lawful scope of practice.
(4) Licensed
physicians.
(5) Persons who
use radiation for the purpose of research or education. As used in this
subsection:
(a) Education
means a program of study or training:
(A) In which a
student, trainee or health care practitioner learns to practice or improve
skills for a profession regulated by a health professional regulatory board, as
defined in ORS 676.160; and
(B)(i) That is
accredited by a national or regional post-secondary accrediting body or
organization; or
(ii) That is
approved or recognized by a health professional regulatory board, as defined in
ORS 676.160, for purposes related to being authorized to practice a profession.
(b) Research
means systematic investigation, including research development, testing and
evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to general knowledge and that has
been approved by an institutional review board that provides for the protection
of human research subjects in accordance with federal regulations.
(6) Persons who
use sonographic equipment for the sole purpose of ophthalmic sonography. [1977
c.534 §15; 1979 c.449 §3; 1981 c.603 §5; 1993 c.247 §2; 1999 c.517 §2; 2009
c.833 §4; 2013 c.87 §3; 2017 c.13 §1]
Note:
The amendments to 688.435 by
section 19, chapter 627, Oregon Laws 2025, become operative July 1, 2027. See
section 24, chapter 627, Oregon Laws 2025. The text that is operative on and
after July 1, 2027, is set forth for the users convenience.
688.435.
The provisions of ORS 688.405 to
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 688.435
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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