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The Veterans' Building in Salem houses the central offices of the Oregon Health Licensing Agency. (Oregon State Archives Photo)
Present Duties
The Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) is a state consumer protection agency providing centralized regulatory oversight for multiple volunteer citizen boards, advisory councils and licensing programs of health and related professions. The agency works to promote consumer protection through education, enforcement and partnerships, and to promote a positive business environment by reducing barriers to professional practice.
The boards and councils under the OHLA’s administration set educational and professional scope of practice requirements for their fields of service. The agency director assumes responsibility for central operations, achieving outcomes, complying with state law, and ensuring proper stewardship of agency funds. The director provides overall vision and leadership for the agency budget, legislative agenda and formulation of policy.
Agency Subdivisions
Information about this agency's divisions, offices, programs, etc.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 700 Summer St. NE, Suite 320, Salem 97301-1287
Telephone: 503-378-8667; TTY: 503-373-2114
Fax: 503-370-9004
General E-mail: ohla.info@state.or.us
Contact: Randall Everitt, Director
Administrative Rules Coordinator E-mail: Samantha Patnode
Staff Directory from Oregon.gov
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Legal and Legislative Information
Statutory Authority: ORS 676.600–676.992
Consumer Budget Analysis (pdf) - by Legislative Fiscal Office
Audit Reports - select agency from menu
Records, Publications and General Information
State Library Publications - a link to the Oregon State Library Catalog