Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024
Section 411-068-0070 - Access and Inspection(1) Department staff or authorized representative of the Department shall be permitted access to enter and inspect all registered facilities upon receipt of a complaint or other information that gives the Department cause to believe there exists a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the tenants.(2) If an authorized representative of the Department is denied access to enter and inspect a registered facility when investigating a complaint, such denial shall be grounds for suspension, revocation, or non-renewal of registration.(3) When investigating a complaint, an authorized representative of the Department shall be permitted access to the tenants of the facility in order to interview tenants privately and to inspect copies of the residency agreement and other records maintained by the operator.(4) Upon receipt of a complaint or request of the Department, state and local fire inspectors shall be permitted access to enter and inspect a facility regarding fire safety.(5) Upon receipt of a complaint or request of the Department, the Local Licensing Authority, the Oregon Health Authority, state and local authorities shall be permitted access to enter and inspect a facility regarding health and sanitation.(6) If the Department or authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe a facility subject to the requirements of ORS 443.480 to 443.500 is operating without registration, it may request permission to enter the facility to determine if it is in violation of ORS 443.480 to 443.500 and/or it may apply to the district or circuit courts for a search warrant.Or. Admin. Code § 411-068-0070
SSD 15-1990, f. 7-30-90, cert. ef. 8-1-90; APD 24-2022, amend filed 06/13/2022, effective 7/1/2022Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 443.485
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 443.480 & 443.500