The Board may require Oregon or National criminal history checks, including fingerprints or other background checks such as the Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS), from any applicants for a license as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, a limited permit, or an applicant to reinstate a lapsed license. The fingerprints shall be provided in a format prescribed by the Board. The Board will provide information on where acceptable fingerprints may be obtained and what acceptable procedure is to be used for submitting them. The Board will use the fingerprints to conduct Criminal History Checks. When applicable, fingerprint cards will be destroyed as required by law. The Board may conduct a criminal record check on licensees applying to renew a license using the Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) maintained by the Department of State Police.
Or. Admin. Code § 339-010-0012
Statutory/Other Authority: OAR 339-005-0000, ORS 675.320 & ORS 676.303
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.303