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Oregon Law-Cosmetology
1.Adequate ventilation: Ventilation by natural or mechanical methods
which re- moves or exhausts fumes, vapors, or dust to prevent
hazardous conditions from occurring in accordance with OAR 437,
Division 2 and/or to allow the free flow of air in a room in proportion to
the size of the room and the capacity of the room
2.Affidavit of Licensure: An original document verifying licensing history
and sta- tus, including information disclosing all unresolved or
outstanding penalties and/or disciplinary actions. The document is
issued and signed by the regulatory authority in the state which issued
the license with an official seal or stamp affixed to the document; it is
not the certificate or license form issued which authorizes the holder to
practice. Refer to OAR 331-030-0040
3.Agency: The Oregon Health Licensing Agency. The agency isresponsible for the budget, personnel, performance-based outcomes,consumer protection, fee collec- tion, mediation, complaint resolution,discipline, rule making and record keeping.
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4.Approved: Means accepted by the Agency, Board of Cosmetology
or to the appropriate entity
5.Article: Those items which complement services provided in the
practice of barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail technology,
including but not limited to neck-strips, neck dusters, towels or
linens, and cloth or plastic capes
6.Barbering: The definition set forth in ORS chapter 690.005 means,
pursuant to ORS 690.155 and 690.165, the entity that determines
practice standards, education and training, and provides consultation tothe agency on all disciplinary actions in accordance with ORS 690.167
7.Certificate: The document authorizing the holder to perform services
in a field of practice, i.e. barbering, hair design, esthetics or nail
8.Chemical service: The use of any product which restructures or
removes hair or changes the shape or appearance of skin, hair or nails
9.Common area: An area of a facility which is used by all practitioners
performing services, including, but not limited to reception areas,
dispensing areas, sinks, shampoo bowls, hair dryers and hair dryer
areas, and employee lounge areas