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OP-2017-2
Physical Therapist Licensing Board
May 19, 2017
This opinion responds to a question about the scope of practice of its licensees. Is the practice of “dry needling” within the scope of practice of a physical therapist licensed in Oregon?
OP-2017-1
Corporation and Estate Section, Oregon Department of Revenue
April 14, 2017
This opinion responds to a question relating to the use of corporate minimum tax revenues. Is the corporate minimum tax imposed under ORS 317.090 a “tax levied on, with respect to, or measured by” the sale of motor vehicle fuel for purposes of Article IX, section 3a, of the Oregon Constitution as to receipts by corporations that sell motor vehicle fuel?; This opinion responds to a question relating to the use of corporate minimum tax revenues. Is the corporate minimum tax imposed under ORS 317.090 a “tax levied on, with respect to, or measured by” the sale of motor vehicle fuel for purposes of Article IX, section 3a, of the Oregon Constitution as to receipts by corporations that sell motor vehicle fuel?
OP-2016-2
Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Liquor Control Commission and Oregon State Police
July 20, 2016
This opinion responds to questions regarding possessing both medical and recreational marijuana plants; as well as the question of possessing usable marijuana or marijuana products, concentrates, or extracts made from medical and recreation marijuana plants at the same time.
OP 8292
Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division
May 4, 2016
ORS 260.695(2) is an election law that prohibits “electioneering” at local and state election offices during times that electors may deposit their ballots. “Electioneering” is expressive conduct protected by free speech guarantees in the Oregon Constitution. The Director of the Secretary of State’s Elections Division asks whether ORS 260.695(2) comports with those free speech guarantees.
OP 8290
Representative Bill Kennemer
April 18, 2016
This opinion answers a question posed by Representative Kennemer concerning whether the mayor and city council members of the City of Damascus would risk personal liability for expending funds in the manner required by House Bills 3085 and 3086 (2015).