What happens if a med spa in Oregon operates without the right license?
Enforcement · part of The Practice Perimeter
Short answer
It's illegal — practicing medicine without a license is barred, and the Medical Board can sue for an injunction (breach is punishable as contempt) while the county district attorney prosecutes violations; the cited rules don't set fine amounts.
A person may not, except as provided in ORS 676.347, 677.060 and 677.137, practice medicine in this state without a license required by this chapter.
Or. Rev. Stat. §677.080(4) (Prohibited acts) · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related Oregon rules
Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct includes willful performance of any surgical or medical treatment which is contrary to acceptable medical standards.
Or. Rev. Stat. §677.190(4)(b) · verified Sep 3, 2026
Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct includes willful and repeated ordering or performance of unnecessary laboratory tests or radiologic studies; administration of unnecessary treatment; employment of outmoded, unproved or unscientific treatments; failure to obtain consultations when failing to do so is not consistent with the standard of care; or otherwise utilizing medical service for diagnosis or treatment which is or may be considered inappropriate or unnecessary.
Or. Rev. Stat. §677.190(4)(c) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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