Or. Admin. R. 333-003-5000

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 4, April 1, 2024

Section 333-003-5000 - COVID-19 Related Requirements: Consent to Vaccination

(1) A healthcare provider administering COVID-19 vaccinations may not require parental or guardian consent for a minor, age 15-17, who is exercising their right to consent to treatment under ORS 109.640.

(2) A COVID-19 vaccine administration site may not require a healthcare provider to require parental or guardian consent for a minor age 15-17 who is exercising their right to consent to treatment under ORS 109.640.

(3) For the purposes of this rule:

(a) "Healthcare provider" means any health practitioner described in ORS 109.640 who is authorized to order COVID-19 vaccinations, or any individual administering a COVID-19 vaccine who is acting under the authority of a practitioner described in ORS 109.640 or at the direction of a practitioner described in ORS 109.640.

(b) "COVID-19 vaccine administration site" means any location where COVID-19 vaccines are administered.

(4) The Authority may impose civil penalties up to $500 per day per violation on a person or governmental entity operating a COVID-19 vaccine administration site or a healthcare provider for violating this rule.

(5) Each instance of a minor, age 15-17 who is exercising their right to consent to treatment under ORS 109.640 who is denied a COVID-19 vaccine or for whom consent from a parent or guardian was required is a separate violation of this rule.

(6) Any civil penalties imposed by the Authority shall be imposed in accordance with ORS chapter 183.745.

Or. Admin. R. 333-003-5000

PH 21-2021, temporary adopt filed 05/27/2021, effective 5/27/2021through 11/22/2021; PH 82-2021, adopt filed 11/22/2021, effective 11/22/2021

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 109.640, ORS 413.042, ORS 431A.005, ORS 431A.010, ORS 433.004 & ORS 431.110

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 431A.005, ORS 431A.010 & ORS 433.004