(1) The Board of Cosmetology may adopt rules for the administration of ORS § 690.005 to 690.225 and for prescribing safety and infection control requirements for facilities. Infection control requirements for facilities shall be subject to the approval of the Oregon Health Authority.

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(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board may not prohibit the use of the facility for domestic purposes if the part devoted to domestic purposes is in a completely separate room not used by customers, with walls extending from floor to ceiling and with any connecting doors kept closed while the facility is in actual operation.

(3) Rules adopted by the board prescribing safety and infection control requirements for facilities shall be adopted in accordance with the procedures set forth in ORS Chapter 183. [1977 c.886 20,22(2); 1983 c.151 § 16; 1993 c.267 § 15; 1999 c.425 § 21; 2003 c.547 § 48; 2005 c.648 § 63; 2009 c.595 § 1107; 2023 c.273 § 12]

The amendments to 690.205 by section 12, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative July 1, 2024. See section 19, chapter 273, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative until July 1, 2024, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

(1) The Board of Cosmetology may adopt rules for the administration of ORS § 345.440 and 690.005 to 690.225 and for prescribing safety and infection control requirements for facilities. Infection control requirements for facilities shall be subject to the approval of the Oregon Health Authority. A copy of the rules adopted by the board shall be furnished by the board to the owner or manager of each facility.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board may not prohibit the use of the facility for domestic purposes if the part devoted to domestic purposes is in a completely separate room not used by customers, with walls extending from floor to ceiling and with any connecting doors kept closed while the facility is in actual operation.

(3) Rules adopted by the board prescribing safety and infection control requirements for facilities shall be adopted in accordance with the procedures set forth in ORS Chapter 183.