Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 816 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, STATE BOARD OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
vHere’s a refined overview of Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 816 (Health Licensing Office, State Board of Sign Language Interpreters), effective June 8, 2024 (oregon.gov):
🧭 Divisions & Highlights
Division 5: Definitions & General Administration (§ 816‑005‑0000 to ‑0030)
Establishes foundational terms, e.g., “ASL,” “Board,” “SLI,” “HLO,” “EIPA,” and credentialing bodies (NAD, RID, TBEI) (oregon.gov).
Governs Board governance: annual election of chair/vice‑chair, procedures for meetings and officer vacancies .
Division 15: Emergency Care, Exceptions & Extenuating Circumstances (§ 816‑015‑0000)
Allows unlicensed interpreters to assist in emergencies, prehospital care, or court proceedings when licensed providers are unavailable (oregon.gov).
Division 25: Licensing & Supervision (§ 816‑025‑0000 to ‑0110)
Defines six interpreter license types:
Supervisory – Supervises provisional interpreters; not valid in medical/legal settings without additional licensure (oregon.gov).
Generalist – Broad scope, including education; twice-renewable; limited medical/legal scope .
Educational – Restricted to school/public agency settings; renewable up to 5× (oregon.gov).
Medical – Grants privileges in medical contexts; one-year term, renewable (oregon.gov).
Legal – Required for legal settings (excluding federal courts); one-year term, renewable (oregon.gov).
Provisional – For supervised practice; renewable up to 5× (oregon.public.law).
Each license has distinct application prerequisites (e.g., age ≥18, NAD‑RID Code adherence, specific credentials or exam scores like EIPA/PSE, RID, NAD, TBEI).
Division 45: Issuance & Renewal Requirements (§ 816‑045‑0000)
Licenses issued for one year.
Renewal must precede expiration to avoid delinquencies (≤3 years inactive allowed, then reapplication required).
Renewal limits vary by license type (e.g., generalist: 2 renewals; educational: 5) (oregon.gov).
Division 65: Code of Professional Conduct (§ 816‑065‑0000)
Adopts the 2005 NAD‑RID Code of Professional Conduct as binding professional standard (oregon.gov).
Division 85: Fees (§ 816‑085‑0000)
Fees as of effective date:
Application: supervisory $150; generalist $100; educational $100 (discounted to $75 through July 1, 2025); medical/legal $50; provisional $75.
Issuance/renewal: supervisory $200; generalist $150; educational $150; medical/legal $50; provisional $100.
Additional charges: delinquency, license replacement, duplicate, affidavit, NSF processing (oregon.gov).
🧾 Context & Background
These rules stem from Senate Bill 1562 (2022), establishing the licensing framework and the State Board (7 governor-appointed members with 3-year terms) (olis.oregonlegislature.gov).
✅ In Summary
Chapter 816 clearly outlines:
Who may interpret (by license type)
Where they can interpret (educational, medical, legal, general)
How to apply, renew, and supervise interpreters
Professional standards (NAD‑RID Code)
Fees structure and renewal guidelines
🔍 For exact details (e.g., credentialing, supervision rules, exam score thresholds), refer to:
§ 816‑005‑0000 (Definitions)
§ 816‑015‑0000 (Emergency exceptions)
§§ 816‑025‑0000–0110 (Licensing specifics)
§ 816‑045‑0000 (Renewal procedures)
§ 816‑065‑0000 (Conduct Code)
§ 816‑085‑0000 (Fees) (oregon.gov, law.cornell.edu, oregon.public.law)
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