- Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
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The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is the agency of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon, which has wide-ranging regulatory and consumer-protection authority in Oregon. It administers laws and rules governing workers' compensation benefits, workplace safety and health, building codes, and the operation of both insurance companies and financial institutions.
The department provides services to both citizens and businesses, and as of 2006, had a budget of US$560 million, and employed a staff of 1,088.
Divisions
- Building Codes
- Finance and Corporate Securities
- Fiscal and Business Services
- Information Management
- Insurance Division
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Workers' Compensation
Independent professional licensing and regulatory agencies
In addition to licensing and regulating a vast array of professions, industries and trades directly, ECBS provides administrative support services to the state's several independent boards and commissions which have jurisdiction over particular professions or trades. It publishes guides and a website to assist business owners and professionals in determining and meeting licensing and regulatory requirements, whether or not under the direct jurisdiction of the department.
Accountants
Aircraft pilots and landing site operators
Appraisers
Architects
- See Oregon Board of Architect Examiners
Athletic trainers
Attorneys
Body piercing
Chiropractors
Clinical Social Workers
Cosmetologists, Barbers & Beauticians
Counselors and Therapists
Dentists
Denturists
Dietitians
Electrologists, colorists and tattoo artists
Engineers and surveyors
Geologists
Investigators
Landscape architects
Landscape contractors
Massage therapists
Midwives
Morticians & cemetery operators
Naturopaths
Nurses & Nurse practitioners
Nursing home administrators
Occupational therapists
Optometrists
Pharmacists
Physical therapists
Physicians & physician assistants
Psychologists
Racing
Radiologic Technologists
The Oregon Board of Radiologic Technologists is responsible for the licensing of Radiologic Technologists within the State of Oregon. Licensing options include permanent licenses, permanent limited licenses, temporary licenses and temporary limited licenses.
Real estate agents and brokers
Speech therapists and audiologists
Tax practitioners
Teachers
Veterinarians
References
- "Department of Consumer and Business Services - Present Duties and Responsibilities" (HTML). Oregon Blue Book (Online). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State. 2006. http://bluebook.state.or.us/state/executive/Consumer_Biz_Svcs/consumer_biz_duties.htm. Retrieved 2006-12-19.
- "Department of Consumer and Business Services: Administrative Overview" (PDF). Oregon Blue Book (Online). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State. February, 2001. Archived from the original on 2006-10-05. http://web.archive.org/web/20061005152153/http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/recmgmt/sched/special/state/overview/20000032dcbsadov.pdf. Retrieved 2006-12-19.
External links
Categories:- State agencies of Oregon
- State departments of commerce of the United States
- Oregon government stubs
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