(a) Provides services and support to two or more adult residents, not related to the person by blood or marriage, who have mental, emotional, behavioral or substance use disorders; and
(b) Is not licensed or registered under any other law of this state or city or county ordinance or regulation.
(2) The registration fee is $20 annually.
(3) The authority shall establish by rule reasonable and appropriate standards for the operation of facilities subject to ORS 443.480 to 443.500. The standards must be consistent with the residential nature of the facilities and must address, at a minimum, the:
(a) Physical properties of a facility;
(b) Storage, preparation and serving of food at a facility that provides prepared meals;
(c) Storage, preparation and dispensing of medications and the assistance provided by staff to adult residents in taking medications; and
(d) Number, experience and training of the staff of a facility.
(4) The authority shall provide evidence of the registration to the person. The evidence shall be posted in a facility.
(5) The authority may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for:
(a) Operating without registration as required under this section; or
(b) A violation of ORS 443.880 or 443.881.
(6) The authority may suspend or revoke registration or deny the issuance of registration for violation of any statute, rule, ordinance or regulation relating to the facility.
(7) Rules adopted under subsection (3) of this section must avoid imposing on facilities regulated by federal agencies any reporting requirements or review processes that duplicate the reporting requirements or review processes imposed by the federal agency. [1989 c.581 §1; 1991 c.413 §5; 2007 c.70 §249; 2015 c.740 §3; 2021 c.242 §2]
Note: See note under 443.480.