Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 701 § 701.485 — Standards of practice and professional conduct; determination of competency;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 701 ·
Oregon Code § 701.485·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Standards of practice and professional conduct; determination of competency;
sanctions; rules; fees.
(1) The Construction Contractors Board shall adopt rules establishing minimum
standards of practice and professional conduct for locksmiths and businesses
that provide locksmith services.
(2) The board
shall require that an applicant for certification as a locksmith pass a test
demonstrating the competency of the applicant to act as a locksmith.
(3) The board may
adopt rules to regulate the practice of locksmithing, including but not limited
to rules:
(a) Accepting the
results of competency testing by a nationally recognized certification program
for locksmiths;
(b) Establishing
requirements for the issuance or renewal of a locksmith certificate, including
but not limited to training and continuing education requirements;
(c) Establishing
standards of professional conduct for certified locksmiths; and
(d) Establishing
fees necessary for the administration of ORS 701.475 to 701.490 that do not
exceed the following amounts:
(A) $100 for
application.
(B) $100 for
testing.
(C) $300 for
issuance of an initial two-year certificate.
(D) $300 for
renewal of a two-year certificate.
(4) The board
shall adopt rules establishing procedures for the issuance, renewal and
revocation of a locksmith certificate.
(5) The board may
suspend or revoke a locksmith certificate if the locksmith:
(a) Fails to
comply with a continuing education requirement established by the board; or
(b) Violates a
standard of professional conduct for certified locksmiths established by board
rule. [2009 c.781 §4]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 701.485
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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