§ 475A.225 — Members of Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board; terms; meetings; compensation; rules

Oregon § 475A.225

• Jurisdiction: Oregon
• Vol.: 14
• Title 37: Alcoholic Liquors; Controlled Substances; Drugs
• Ch. 475A: Psilocybin Regulation

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(1) The Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board is established within the Oregon Health Authority for the purpose of advising and making recommendations to the authority. The board shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor as follows:
(a) A psilocybin service center operator who holds a license issued under ORS 475A.305;
(b) A psilocybin service facilitator who holds a license issued under ORS 475A.325;
(c) An individual who is a member of, or who represents, a federally recognized Indian tribe in this state;
(d) An individual who has professional experience in the field of mycology;
(e) An individual who has experience in the field of psilocybin harm reduction;
(f) An individual who has technical expertise in the field of behavioral health;
(g) An individual who practices in the field of behavioral or mental health and is a:
(A) Physician licensed under ORS chapter 677;
(B) Nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.410;
(C) Licensed psychologist as defined in ORS 675.010;
(D) Clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530;
(E) Licensed marriage and family therapist, as defined in ORS 675.705;
(F) Licensed professional counselor, as defined in ORS 675.705; or
(G) Naturopathic physician licensed under ORS chapter 685; and
(h) Two members of the public.
(2) The term of office for a board member appointed under this section is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on January 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(3) A majority of the voting members of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(4) Official action by the board requires the approval of a majority of the voting members of the board.
(5) The board shall elect one of its voting members to serve as chairperson.
(6) During the two-year program development period, the board shall meet at least once every two calendar months at a time and place determined by the chairperson or a majority of the voting members of the board. After the two-year program development period, the board shall meet at least once every calendar quarter at a time and place determined by the chairperson or a majority of the voting members of the board. The board also may meet at other times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the voting members of the board.
(7) The board may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the board.
(8) The board may establish committees and subcommittees necessary for the operation of the board.
(9) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495.

Legislative History

2021 c.1 §6; 2025 c.147 §7