Who may operate a cosmetic laser in Oregon?
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Short answer
The cited rules do not settle who may — they establish only that a laser, IPL or other advanced esthetics device is not an esthetics device, so an Oregon esthetician may not operate one; no cited rule names the license class that can.
An esthetic device is not a: (a) Laser; (b) Intense pulse light; (c) Other advanced esthetics devices as specified in OAR 819-030-0000(3); (d) Needle-free device for injection of dermal fillers or fillers. An esthetician may not perform skin care or facial care practices or use a mechanical or electrical apparatus, appliance, or device for medical diagnosis or treatment of disease or physical or mental ailments.
Or. Admin. R. 817-015-0040(4)-(5) (Definition of Esthetics Device) · verified Sep 7, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
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A physician associate may not practice medicine unless the physician associate has entered into a collaboration agreement signed by a physician, podiatric physician or employer.
Or. Rev. Stat. §677.510(2)(a) · verified Sep 3, 2026
A physician associate shall engage in collaboration with the appropriate health care provider as indicated by the condition of the patient, the standard of care and the physician associate’s education, experience and competence. The degree of collaboration must be determined at the physician associate’s primary location of practice.
Or. Rev. Stat. §677.510(1) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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