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LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS BOARD

 

DIVISION 4
CLAIMS

808-004-0120
Liability of Landscape Contracting Business
A licensed landscape contracting business participating in a corporation wholly-owned by the landscape contracting business, or a limited liability partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, limited partnership or partnership, may be held liable for claim actions brought under ORS 671.690 to 671.710, whether or not the corporation, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, limited partnership or partnership was licensed as required by ORS chapter 671.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.310 - 183.500, 670.310 & 671

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.

Hist.: LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; LCB 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-06; LCB 4-2007, f. 12-19-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; LCB 3-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-11-08
808-004-0160
Establishment of Co-Claimant
The agency may allow a person to become a co-claimant, with the claimant's permission, even though that person did not sign the Statement of Claim form if the person would otherwise qualify as a claimant.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, ORS 670.310 & ORS 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.455& ORS 671.703

Hist.: LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00
808-004-0180
Claimants' Responsibility to Pursue Claim
(1) Throughout the processing of a claim, a claimant has the responsibility to pursue the claim and to respond in a timely manner to requests from the agency for information or documentation.
(2) The agency may close a claim under OAR 808-004-0260 if:
(a) The claimant fails to respond to a written request from the agency, or to provide requested information or documentation within a time limit specified in that request; or
(b) The claimant fails to respond in writing to a written request from the agency, after being instructed to do so by the agency.
(3) A written request from the agency under section (2) of this rule must comply with the requirements of OAR 808-004-0260.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, ORS 670.310 & ORS 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.415, ORS 183.460 & ORS 671.703

Hist.: LC 3, f. & ef. 2-7-77; LC 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-8-81; LC 1-1984, f. & ef. 7-17-84; Renumbered from 808-010-0045; LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-3-91; LCB 1-1992, f.; LSCB 2-1995, f. 8-8-95, cert. ef. 8-15-95; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0030; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02
808-004-0195
Exhibits
If a party to a claim submits a document that is larger than 8-1/2 inches by 14 inches or a photograph as an exhibit, the agency may require that the party submit four copies of the document or photo.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 36, 87, 183, 670, 671.670, HB 2279, Ch. 598, OL

Stats. Implemented: ORS 36, 87, 183, 671

Hist.: LCB 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-05
808-004-0211
Address of Claimant and Respondent
(1) Initial notice of a contested case or arbitration directed to the last known address of record of a party to a claim shall be considered delivered when deposited in the United States mail and sent registered or certified or post office receipt secured.
(2) All other communication directed to the last known address of record of a party to a claim shall be considered delivered when deposited in the United States mail and sent by regular mail.
(3) A party must notify the agency in writing within 10 days of any change in the party's address withdrawal or change of the party's attorney or change of address of the party's attorney during the processing of the claim and until 90 days after the date the agency notifies the parties that the claim is closed.
Stat. Auth: ORS 670.310 & 671.670

Stats. Implemented ORS 671.603

Hist.: LCB 6-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-15-04 thru 6-10-05; LCB 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-05
808-004-0240
Exhaustion of Surety Bond
At any time during the processing of a claim, if the agency becomes aware of partial or full exhaustion of the surety bond or security by prior claims, the agency may notify the claimant and close the claim, or process the claim to a final order and close the claim.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 670.310 & 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.415, 183.460, 671.690, 671.703 & 671.710

Hist.: LC 3, f. & ef. 2-7-77; LC 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-8-81; LC 1-1984, f. & ef. 7-17-84; Renumbered from 808-010-0045; LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-3-91; LCB 1-1992, f.; LSCB 2-1995, f. 8-8-95, cert. ef. 8-15-95; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0030; LCB 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-06
808-004-0250
Exclusion of Certain Damages from Award
(1) Except as provided in section (2) of this rule and subject to OAR 808-008-0420, an order or arbitration award of the board awarding monetary damages in a claim, including but not limited to an order of the Board arising from a court judgment, award or decision by a court, arbitrator or other entity may not include an award for:
(a) Attorney fees;
(b) Court costs;
(c) Interest;
(d) Costs to pursue litigation or the claim;
(e) Service charges or fees; or
(f) Other damages not directly related to negligent or improper work under the contract or breach of the contract that is the basis of the claim.
(2) An order or arbitration award by the board awarding monetary damages that are payable from the respondent's bond required under ORS 671.690 may include an award for attorney fees, costs, interest or other costs as follows:
(a) An order or arbitration award in an owner claim may include interest expressly allowed as damages under a contract that is the basis of the claim.
(b) An order or arbitration award by the board may include attorney fees, court costs, other costs and interest included in a court order or award of a court, arbitrator or other entity that are related to the portion of the order or award of a court, arbitrator or other entity that is within the jurisdiction of the board if the court order or award of the court, arbitrator or other entity arises from litigation, arbitration or other proceedings authorized by law or the parties to effect a resolution to the dispute:
(A) That was initiated by the respondent; or
(B) That the agency required the claimant to initiate under ORS 671.703(12) due to the nature or complexity of the claim.
(c) An order in a construction lien claim may include attorney fees, court costs, interest and service charges allowed under OAR 808-004-0530(4).
Stat. Auth.: ORS 670.310 & 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.415 & 183.460

Hist.: LC 3, f. & ef. 2-7-77; LC 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-8-81; LC 1-1984, f. & ef. 7-17-84; Renumbered from 808-010-0045; LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-3-91; LCB 1-1992, f.; LSCB 2-1995, f. 8-8-95, cert. ef. 8-15-95; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0030; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; LCB 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-05; LCB 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-06; LCB 6-2007, f. 12-24-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08
808-004-0260
Order Closing a Claim
(1) If the agency closes a claim because the claimant failed to act in response to a request from the agency, the closure of the claim is an order that is not an order in a contested case. An order to close a claim is subject to a motion for reconsideration under ORS 183.484 and OAR 137-004-0080 and an appeal for judicial review under ORS 183.484.
(2) The agency may close a claim under this rule only if it complies with the following:
(a) The agency must include notification in its request to claimant that failure to act as requested may result in closure of the claim and that closure of the claim will prevent access to the bond.
(b) The agency may not close the claim sooner than 14 days after giving the notification required in subsection (a) of this section.
(c) The agency shall notify the parties to the claim that the claim is closed and cite the statutes and rules under which the order may be appealed.
(3) The agency may reopen a claim closed under this rule if the record of the claim contains evidence that shows that the cause of the failure of claimant to act as requested by the agency was due to excusable neglect by the claimant. The agency may reopen the claim:
(a) In response to a motion for reconsideration; or
(b) On the agency's own initiative under OAR 137-004-0080 after receiving evidence supporting reconsideration of the order closing the claim.
(4) At the agency's discretion, the agency may refer a claim to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a contested case hearing on whether closure of the claim under this rule is proper.
(5) A party must file a motion for reconsideration of an order closing a claim under this rule before seeking judicial review of the order.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 670.310, 671.703

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.480, 671.703

Hist.: LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; LCB 6-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-03

Filing of Claims

808-004-0300
Filing Date of Claims
(1) A claim shall be deemed to have been filed when a Statement of Claim is received by the agency that:
(a) Is in substantial compliance with OAR 808-004-0340; and
(b) Contains information that is sufficient to identify the claimant and respondent.
(2) A claim form that does not fully comply with the requirement of OAR 808-004-0340 is subject to 808-004-0350
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 670.310 & 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.700 & 671.703

Hist.: LC 3, f. & ef. 2-7-77; LC 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-8-81; LC 1-1984, f. & ef. 7-17-84; Renumbered from 808-010-0045; LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-3-91; LCB 1-1992, f.; LSCB 2-1995, f. 8-8-95, cert. ef. 8-15-95; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0030; LCB 5-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-03; LCB 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-05
808-004-0310
Notice Required by ORS 671.700
A Statement of Claim in substantial compliance with OAR 808-004-0340 filed with the agency is notice of the claim for purposes of ORS 671.700.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, ORS 670.310 & ORS 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.700

Hist.: LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00
808-004-0320
Jurisdictional Requirements
(1) A claim must be of a type
described under ORS 671.690(2) & (3), OAR 808-002-0220 and ORS 671.695.
(2) A claim may be accepted
for negligent or improper work for the following activities performed or contracted
to be performed on or after January 1, 2012:
(a) Backflow assembly testing
services provided by employees of the landscape contracting business who are certified
under ORS 448.279; and
(b) The installation, repair
or maintenance by the landscape contracting business of backflow assemblies for
irrigation systems and ornamental water features as described in ORS 447.060; and
(c) The installation by the
landscape contracting business of landscape irrigation control wiring and outdoor
landscape lighting as described in ORS 479.940.
(3) The agency will only process
a claim that is filed within the following time limitations:
(a) State tax and contribution
claims must be filed within one year of the due date of the tax or contribution.
(b) Labor, material and equipment
claims must be filed within one year of the delivery date of the labor, material
or equipment.
(c) Negligent or improper work
claims must be filed within one year following the date the work was completed.
(d) Breach of contract claims
must be filed within one year of the contract date or the last date of work on the
project, whichever is later.
(4)(a) A claim will be processed
only against a licensed landscape contracting business.
(b) For a State tax and contribution
claim, the landscape contracting business against which the claim is filed will
be considered licensed if the tax and contribution liability arose while the business
was licensed.
(c) For a material claim, the
landscape contracting business against which the claim is filed will be considered
licensed if one or more invoices involve material delivered while the landscaping
business was actively licensed. Damages will be awarded only for material delivered
within the period of time that the landscape contracting business was actively licensed.
(d) For any other claim, the
landscape contracting business against which the claim is filed will be considered
licensed if the landscape contracting business was actively licensed during all
or part of the work period.
(5) A labor, material and equipment
claim, negligent or improper work claim or breach of contract claim will be accepted
only when one or more of the following relationships exist between the claimant
and the licensed landscape contracting business:
(a) A direct contractual relationship
based on a contract entered into by the claimant and the landscape contracting business,
or their agents; or
(b) An employment relationship
or assigned relationship arising from a Bureau of Labor and Industries employee
claim.
(6) A claim by a person furnishing
material, or renting or supplying equipment to a landscape contracting business
may not include a claim for non-payment for tools sold to a landscape contracting
business, for equipment sold to the landscape contracting business that is not incorporated
into the job site, for interest or service charges on an account or for materials
purchased as stock items.
(7) Claims will be accepted
only for work performed within the boundaries of the State of Oregon or for materials
or equipment supplied or rented for installation or use on property located within
the boundaries of the State of Oregon.
(8)(a) Except as provided in
subsection (b) of this section, the agency may refuse to process a claim or any
portion of a claim that includes an allegation of a breach of contract, negligent
or improper work or any other act or omission within the scope of ORS 671.510 to
671.710 that is the same as an allegation contained in a claim previously filed
by the same claimant against the same landscape contracting business.
(b) The agency may process a
claim that would otherwise be dismissed under subsection (a) of this section if
the previously filed claim was:
(A) Withdrawn prior to the on-site
meeting.
(B) Closed or dismissed with
an explicit provision allowing the subsequent filing of a claim containing the same
allegations as the closed or dismissed claim.
(c) Nothing in this section
extends the time limitation for filing a claim under ORS 671.710.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 670.310
& 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.690,
671.695, 671.703 & 2011 OL Ch. 104

Hist.: LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88,
cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0020;
LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; LCB 1-2004, f. 1-27-04, cert. ef. 2-1-04;
LCB 6-2005, f. 12-30-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06; LCB 4-2007, f. 12-19-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08;
LCB 17-2011, f. 12-29-11, cert. ef. 1-1-12
808-004-0340
Form of Claims
(1) A claim must be submitted on a Statement of Claim form provided by the agency. The agency may require the use of the most recent revision of the Statement of Claim form.
(2) The claimant must provide the following information with the Statement of claim, if applicable:
(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the claimant;
(b) The name, address, telephone number and license number of the landscaping business;
(c) The amount, if known at the time the Statement of Claim is filed, that the claimant alleges is due from the landscaping business after crediting payments, offsets, and counterclaims in favor of the landscaping business to which the claimant agrees;
(d) Identification of the type of claim as defined in OAR 808-002-0220;
(e) The date on which the contract was entered into;
(f) If the contract was in writing, a copy of the contract with attached material invoices, time sheets, or other relevant attached documents;
(g) Job site address with driving directions to the job site;
(h) The beginning and ending date of the work or invoices;
(i) Payments, offsets, and counterclaims of the landscaping business, if known, to which the claimant does not agree;
(j) A certification by the claimant that the Statement of Claim is true;
(k) A copy of any court judgment or arbitration award, including the original complaint and any answers or counter-suits related to the work that is the subject of the claim; and
(l) Additional information required under sections (3) through (8) of this rule.
(3) A claim by a subcontractor shall include a copy of each original invoice relating to the claim.
(4) An employee claim shall include copies of time cards or other evidence of the amount of compensation claimed.
(5) A material supplier or equipment claim shall include a copy of each original invoice relating to the claim and a recapitulation of the indebtedness showing the job site address, the date of each invoice, each invoice number, and each invoice amount. Claimant shall include documentation that claim is a minimum of 60 days old and two attempts to collect have been made.
(6) A claim involving negligent or improper work shall include a list of the alleged negligent or improper work.
(7) A claim involving a breach of contract shall describe the nature of the breach of contract.
(8) A construction lien claim must include evidence that the claimant paid the landscape contracting business as required in OAR 808-004-0530(1)(a), a copy of the notice of right to lien, a copy of the lien bearing the county recorder's stamp and signature, a copy of each invoice or billing constituting the basis of the lien, a copy of the ledger sheet or other accounting of invoices from the lienor, if applicable and any foreclosure documents.
(9) The Statement of Claim form must be signed by the claimant or an agent of the claimant.
(10) A Statement of Claim that does not comply with the requirements of this rule is subject to OAR 808-004-0350.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 670.310 & 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.703

Hist.: LC 3, f. & ef. 2-7-77; LC 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-8-81; LC 1-1984, f. & ef. 7-17-84; Renumbered from 808-010-0040; LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LSCB 2-1997, f. & cert. ef. 11-3-97; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0010; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; LCB 5-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-03; LCB 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-06; LCB 4-2007, f. 12-19-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08; LCB 6-2007, f. 12-24-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08
808-004-0350
Procedure if Information on Statement of Claim is Incomplete
(1) The agency may close a claim if:
(a) The Statement of Claim does not meet the requirements of OAR 808-004-0340; and
(b) The claimant fails to provide the missing information in response to a written request from the agency for the information.
(2) The agency's written request for information and closure of the claim must comply with OAR 808-004-0260.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 670.310 & ORS 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.703

Hist.: LCB 5-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-03

Administrative Processing of Claims

808-004-0400
Initial Administrative Processing of Claims
(1) Upon receipt of a claim, the agency shall
(a) Make a preliminary determination that the board has or lacks jurisdiction over the claim based on the information provided by the claimant;
(b) Verify that claimant has provided information required under OAR 808-004-0340 and request additional information from claimant if necessary:
(2) If the agency determines that the claim should not be dismissed based on the information submitted by the claimant, the agency shall:
(a) Furnish the landscape contracting business with a copy of the claim; and
(b) Request the landscape contracting business respond to the claim items.
(3) If the agency determines that the claim should be dismissed based on the information submitted by claimant, the agency shall issue a proposed order to dismiss under OAR 808-004-0550.
(4) The agency may initiate an investigation to determine the validity of the claim. The investigation may include an on-site meeting.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 670.310 & 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.415, 183.460 & 671.703

Hist.: LC 3, f. & ef. 2-7-77; LC 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-8-81; LC 1-1984, f. & ef. 7-17-84; Renumbered from 808-010-0045; LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-3-91; LCB 1-1992, f.; LSCB 2-1995, f. 8-8-95, cert. ef. 8-15-95; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0030; LCB 5-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-03; LCB 1-2004, f. 1-27-04, cert. ef. 2-1-04; LCB 4-2007, f. 12-19-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08
808-004-0420
Processing Owner and Primary Contractor Claim Together
If a claim based on the same facts and issues is received at any time during the processing of a primary contractor claim or a homeowner claim, the two claims will be processed together.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 670.310 & ORS 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.703

Hist.: LCB 5-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-03
808-004-0440
Contracts With Mediation or Arbitration Agreements
(1) If a claim is received that is based upon a contract that contains an agreement by the parties to mediate or arbitrate disputes arising out of the contract, the specific terms of the mediation or arbitration agreement supersede agency rules except as provided in this rule. Unless the contract requires mediation or arbitration by the agency, the agency will take the following action:
(a) The agency shall inform the claimant by written notice that complies with the requirements of OAR 808-004-0260 that the agency will close the claim unless the agency receives within 60 days of the date of the notice:
(A) A written waiver of mediation or arbitration under the contract signed by the claimant and respondent; or
(B) Evidence that the claimant or respondent initiated mediation or arbitration under the contract to resolve the same facts and issues raised in the claim.
(b) If the agency does not receive the written waiver or evidence of initiation of mediation or arbitration required under subsection (a) of this section from the claimant within 60 days of the date of the written notice described in subsection (a) of this section, the agency may close the claim under OAR 808-004-0260. The agency may not close the claim under this section if the respondent initiates mediation or arbitration under the contract prior to the expiration of the 60-day period for providing the waiver or evidence of initiation of mediation or arbitration.
(c) The agency shall inform the respondent by written notice that:
(A) Respondent must initiate mediation or arbitration under the contract within the time allowed under ORS 671.703 and that failure to initiate mediation or arbitration within this time period is a waiver of respondent's right to mediation or arbitration under the contract;
(B) The agency will continue to process the claim if respondent fails to initiate mediation or arbitration under the contract within the time allowed under ORS 671.703 or if respondent signs a written waiver of mediation or arbitration; and
(C) The agency will suspend processing of the claim if respondent or claimant initiates mediation or arbitration under the contract.
(d) If the respondent fails to submit evidence to the agency that respondent initiated mediation or arbitration under the contract commenced within the time allowed under section 1 of this rule and if the claimant waived mediation or arbitration within the time allowed under section 1 of this rule, the agency will continue to process the claim.
(e) If mediation or arbitration under the contract is properly commenced under this rule, the agency may suspend processing the claim until the mediation or arbitration is complete.
(2) If a claim is based on a contract that contains an agreement by the parties to mediate and/or arbitrate disputes arising out of the contract, the claim shall be processed as required under section (1) of this rule, except that the respondent will be deemed to have commenced mediation and/or arbitration within the time allowed under section (1) of this rule if:
(a) The respondent commences mediation within the time allowed under section (1) of this rule; and
(b) If the claim is not resolved in mediation, the respondent submits to arbitration within 60 days of the completion of mediation, unless the parties to the claim mutually agree on a different schedule.
(3) Nothing in this rule prevents the parties from mutually agreeing to have the agency arbitrate the dispute, rather than process the claim as a contested case.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 670.310 & 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.703

Hist.: LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; LCB 2-2003, f. 1-31-03, cert. ef. 2-1-03; LCB 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-05
808-004-0450
On-site Meeting and Attendance
(1) The agency may schedule an on-site meeting among the parties for the purpose of discussion of a settlement of a claim and investigation of the claim under ORS 671.703. The agency shall mail notice of the meeting no less than 14 days prior to the date scheduled for the meeting. The notice shall include notification of the requirements of section (2) and (3) of this rule and shall comply with the requirements of OAR 808-004-0260.
(2) If the agency schedules an on-site meeting, the following apply:
(a) The claimant must allow access to the property that is the subject of the claim.
(b) The claimant or an agent of the claimant must attend the meeting. An agent of the claimant must have knowledge of all claim items included in the claim and must have authority to enter into a settlement of the claim. The agency may waive the requirement that an agent have authority to enter into a settlement of the claim if there is evidence that the respondent will not attend the on-site meeting.
(c) The claimant must allow the respondent to be present at the on-site meeting as required under ORS 671.703.
(d) The individual landscape construction professional whose phase of license is the basis for the landscape contracting business license and who supervised the project must attend the meeting as required by OAR 808-003-0018.
(3) If the claimant fails to comply with the requirements of section (2) of this rule, the agency may close the claim under OAR 808-004-0260.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 670.310 & 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.703

Hist.: LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; LCB 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-06; LCB 4-2007, f. 12-19-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08
808-004-0460
Agency Recommendation of Resolution
If it appears that the respondent has performed negligent or improper work, or breached a contract, the agency may recommend to the claimant and respondent a resolution consistent with the terms of the contract, generally accepted landscaping practices, and industry standards.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, ORS 670.310 & ORS 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.415, ORS 183.460 & ORS 671.703

Hist.: LC 3, f. & ef. 2-7-77; LC 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-8-81; LC 1-1984, f. & ef. 7-17-84; Renumbered from 808-010-0045; LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-3-91; LCB 1-1992, f.; LSCB 2-1995, f. 8-8-95, cert. ef. 8-15-95; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0030; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02
808-004-0470
Challenge to Investigation Report
The claimant or respondent may challenge and offer evidence to disprove the agency's investigation report, if any, at a contested case hearing.
Stat. Auth.: 183, 670.310 & ORS 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.703

Hist: LC 3, f. & ef. 2-7-77; LC 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-8-81; LC 1-1984, f. & ef. 7-17-84; Renumbered from 808-010-0045; LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-3-91; LCB 1-1992, f.; LSCB 2-1995, f. 8-8-95, cert. ef. 8-15-95; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0030; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; Renumbered from 808-004-0580
808-004-0480
Resolution by Settlement and Construction of Settlement Agreement
(1) The agency may present a settlement proposal to the claimant and respondent for their consideration and agreement at an on-site meeting conducted under OAR 808-004-0450.
(2) If the claimant and respondent sign a settlement agreement, the agreement shall be binding upon each party unless breached by the other.
(3) Settlement agreements may be considered by the agency to be substituted contracts and damages may be based on the settlement.
(4) If at any time during the processing of the claim, the claimant accepts a promissory note from the respondent or other compromise as settlement of the claim, the agency may consider the agreement to be a substituted contract, and base the continued processing of the claim on the substituted contract.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, ORS 670.310 & ORS 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.415, ORS 183.460 & ORS 671.703

Hist.: LC 3, f. & ef. 2-7-77; LC 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-8-81; LC 1-1984, f. & ef. 7-17-84; Renumbered from 808-010-0045; LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-3-91; LCB 1-1992, f.; LSCB 2-1995, f. 8-8-95, cert. ef. 8-15-95; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0030; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02
808-004-0500
Closure of Claim After Settlement
If claimant and respondent agree to a settlement, the following apply:
(1) The agency shall notify the claimant that the claimant must notify the agency in writing whether the terms of the settlement have been fulfilled within 30 days of the date shown on the settlement for completion of the terms of the settlement. This notice must comply with the requirements of OAR 808-004-0260.
(2) If the claimant notifies the agency that the terms of the settlement agreement have been fulfilled, the agency shall close the claim.
(3) If the claimant does not notify the agency as required under section (1) of this rule, the agency may close the claim under OAR 808-004-0260.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, ORS 670.310 & ORS 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.415, ORS 183.460 & ORS 671.703

Hist.: LC 3, f. & ef. 2-7-77; LC 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-8-81; LC 1-1984, f. & ef. 7-17-84; Renumbered from 808-010-0045; LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-3-91; LCB 1-1992, f.; LSCB 2-1995, f. 8-8-95, cert. ef. 8-15-95; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0030; LCB 2-2000(Temp), f. 5-31-00, cert. ef. 5-31-00 thru 11-26-00; LCB 3-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-26-00; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02
808-004-0510
Court Judgments and Other Authorized Entity Determinations
(1) As used in this rule "a court judgment, arbitration award or other entity determination" means a judgment, award or determination by a court, arbitrator or other entity, as that phrase is defined in Division 2.
(2) A court judgment, arbitration award or other entity determination may constitute the basis for a claim if a statement of claim is filed under OAR 808-004-0300 and 808-004-0340 within the time limitation in OAR 808-004-0320(2) and all or a portion of the judgment is within the jurisdiction of the board.
(3) Facts and issues within the jurisdiction of the agency previously determined by a court, arbitrator or other entity will not be relitigated unless a party shows there was not a full and fair opportunity to be heard in the prior proceeding. A party contesting a prior determination must specify the facts and issues involved and provide a copy of appropriate parts of the record of the prior proceeding.
(4) A claim based on a court judgment, arbitration award or other entity determination shall be processed under OAR 808-004-0520. An award of damages on the claim based on a court judgment, arbitration award or other entity determination may be limited under OAR 808-004-0250.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.325 - 183.410, 670.310, 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.703

Hist.: LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 3-1991 (Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-3-91; LCB 1-1992, f. 1-27-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92; LSCB 2-1995, f. 8-8-95, cert. ef. 8-15-95; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0040; LCB 2-2000(Temp), f. 5-31-00, cert. ef. 5-31-00 thru 11-26-00; LCB 3-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-26-00; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; Renumbered from 808-004-0200; LCB 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-05
808-004-0520
Processing of Claim Submitted to Court, Arbitrator or Other Entity
(1) "Court, arbitrator or other entity" has the meaning given that phrase in division 2 of this chapter.
(2) The agency may suspend processing a claim if:
(a) The respondent submits a complaint against claimant to a court, arbitrator or other entity that relates to same facts and issues contained in the statement of claim filed against respondent, including but not limited to a breach of contract claim or a suit to foreclose a lien involving the same contract at issue in the claim;
(b) Claimant submits a complaint against respondent to a court, arbitrator or other entity that relates to same facts and issues contained in the statement of claim filed against respondent; or
(c) The agency requires the claimant to submit the claim to a court because the agency determined that a court is the appropriate forum for the adjudication of the claim because of the nature or complexity of the claim.
(3) If the agency suspends processing a claim under subsection (2) of this rule, the agency shall notify the claimant on the date it suspends processing the claim that processing has been suspended. The following provisions apply to the agency and the claimant if processing is suspended:
(a) The notice of suspension of processing shall include notification of the requirements contained in subsections (b) and (d) of this section and shall comply with the requirements of OAR 808-004-0260.
(b) Beginning six months after the date that the agency suspends processing the claim and no less frequently than every sixth month thereafter, the claimant shall deliver to the agency a written report describing the current status of the action before the court, arbitrator or other entity.
(c) The agency may, at any time, demand from the claimant a written report describing the current status of any action before a court, arbitrator or other entity. Such demand must be in writing and must comply with the requirements of OAR 808-004-0260. The claimant shall deliver a written response to the agency within 30 days of the date the demand letter is mailed by the agency.
(d) Within 30 days of the date of final action by the court, arbitrator or other entity, the claimant shall deliver to the agency a certified copy of the final judgment; a copy of the arbitration award or decision by another entity and a copy of the complaint or other pleadings on which the judgment, award or decision is based.
(e) If claimant complies with subsections (b), (c) and (d) of this section, the agency may resume processing the claim. If the claimant fails to comply with subsections (b), (c) or (d) of this section, the agency may close the claim under OAR 808-004-0260.
(4) If the agency suspends processing a claim under subsection (2)(a) of this rule, the following provisions apply in addition to the provisions in section (3) of this rule:
(a) The agency shall notify the claimant that the claimant must file the claim as a counter-suit, complaint, or counter-claim in the court, arbitration or other proceeding and submit evidence, including a copy of the counter-suit, complaint or counter-claim, to the agency that the claimant has done so within 30 days of notification. The notice shall comply with the requirements of OAR 808-004-0260.
(b) If the claimant fails to submit the evidence as required under subsection (a) of this section, the agency may close the claim under OAR 808-004-0260.
(5) If the agency suspends processing a claim under subsection (2)(c) of this rule, the following provisions apply in addition to the provisions in section (3) of this rule:
(a) The agency shall notify the claimant, in a notice that complies with the requirements of OAR 808-004-0260, that agency has suspended processing the claim and that the claimant must:
(A) File the claim as a complaint in a court of competent jurisdiction within 90 days of notification that the agency has suspended processing the claim; and
(B) Submit evidence, including a copy of the complaint, to the agency that the claimant complied with paragraph (A) of this subsection within 21 days of filing the complaint.
(b) If the claimant fails to submit the evidence as required under subsection (a) of this section, the agency may close the claim under OAR 808-004-0260.
(6) If the agency resumes processing a claim under section (3) of this rule:
(a) The agency shall accept a final judgment, award or decision of the court, arbitrator or other entity as the final determination of the merits of the claim.
(b) Based on the judgment, award or decision, the agency shall issue a proposed default order to pay damages or to dismiss or refer the claim to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a hearing. The following apply to proceedings under this subsection:
(A) The provisions of OAR 808-004-0560 apply to a proposed default order or a referral for the Office of Administrative Hearings.
(B) A proposed default order to pay damages issued under this section must include a statement of the portion of the final judgment, award or decision of the court, arbitrator or other entity that the agency finds is within the jurisdiction of the agency.
(C) If the agency refers the claim to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a hearing, the administrative law judge shall determine the portion of the final judgment, award or decision if any, that is within the jurisdiction of the agency.
(7) At its discretion and with the agreement of the claimant and respondent, the agency may hold an on-site meeting under OAR 808-004-0450 before suspending claim processing under section (2) of this rule if the agency finds that an on-site meeting may help the parties to resolve the claim.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 670.310 & 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.415, 183.460, 671.703 & 671.575

Hist.: LC 3, f. & ef. 2-7-77; LC 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-8-81; LC 1-1984, f. & ef. 7-17-84; Renumbered from 808-010-0045; LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-3-91; LCB 1-1992, f.; LSCB 2-1995, f. 8-8-95, cert. ef. 8-15-95; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0030; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; LCB 6-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-03; LCB 1-2005, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-05; LCB 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-06
808-004-0530
Construction Lien Claims
(1) For a construction lien claim to be valid, the following conditions must be met:
(a) The claimant must have paid the respondent in full for the landscape job or paid in full for the materials supplied or equipment rented and the landscape contracting business must have failed to pay the subcontractor or material or equipment supplier, thereby causing the subcontractor or material or equipment supplier to file a lien against the claimant's property;
(b) The lienor must have delivered to the claimant a "Notice of the Right to Lien" as specified in ORS 87,018, 87.021 and 87.025; and
(c) The lienor must have filed the lien with the recording officer of the county in accordance with ORS 87.035.
(2) If the respondent contends that payment has been made to the lienor, either directly or by the return of goods constituting a credit to the respondent's account, the respondent may subpoena the lienor and pertinent records to an arbitration or contested case hearing on a claim processed under this rule in accordance with OAR 808-009-0095.
(3) If at any time before the issuance of an order the agency determines that the lien is unenforceable or invalid, the agency must dismiss the claim. Before the proposed order of dismissal is issued by the agency, the lienor must be notified, by certified mail, of the lienor's opportunity to become a party, as that term is defined in ORS 183.310, to the claim and to request arbitration or a hearing.
(4) A construction lien claim may include attorney fees, court costs, interest and service charges if these items are included as part of the lien or incurred as costs to discharge the lien. An award to the claim for attorney fees incurred to discharge the lien must not exceed the amount of the lien or $3,000, whichever is less.
(5) The agency may reduce the amount awarded to the claimant by:
(a) Any amount the claimant owes the landscape contracting business; and
(b) Any amount included for tools sold to a landscape contracting business, for equipment sold to the landscape contracting business that is not incorporated into the job site, for interest or service charges on an account or for materials purchased as stock items.
(6) If a claimant files two or more claims against the respondent relating to work performed under the same contract and if the claimant has not paid the respondent the full amount of the contract, the amount awarded on each claim will be reduced on a pro rata basis. A proposed or final order may not be issued on a claim until all claims involving the claimant and the respondent filed within the same 90-day period are ready for an order.
(7) If an action is filed to enforce a lien that is the subject of a claim, the agency must send notice to the claimant that:
(a) The agency will hold the claim open for 60 days from the date of the notice to allow the claimant to file a counter-suit or complaint in the foreclosure action; and
(b) The agency may close the claim under section (10) of this rule if the agency does not receive evidence within 60 days from the date of the notice that the claimant filed a complaint as a counter-suit or complaint in the court.
(8) Upon timely receipt of evidence that the claimant filed a counter-suit or complaint in the court under paragraph (7)(b) of this rule, the agency must suspend processing the claim and send notice to the claimant of the requirements of OAR 808-004-0520(3). Further processing of the claim must be under OAR 808-004-0520.
(9) Time limitations in this rule supersede conflicting time limitations in OAR 808-004-0520.
(10) The agency may close a construction lien claim under OAR 808-004-0260 if the agency does not receive evidence that the claimant obtained a stay or filed a counter-suit or complaint within the time limitation in the notice required under section (7) of this rule.
(11) If a construction lien claim involves the same facts and issues as any other open claim, the agency must process the claims together.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 670.310 & 671.670

Stats. Implemented: CH. 149 OL 2007

Hist.: LCB 6-2007, f. 12-24-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08
808-004-0540
Establishing Monetary Damages, Issuing Proposed Default Order or Referring Claim for Hearing
(1) A claimant may seek monetary damages if the agency has not closed the claim and:
(a) The claimant disagrees with the resolution proposed by the agency;
(b) The respondent cannot or will not comply with the resolution proposed by the agency;
(c) The parties signed a settlement agreement proposed by the agency but, through no fault of the claimant, the respondent has not fulfilled the terms of the settlement agreement, and the agency is so advised in writing by the claimant within 30 days of the date the settlement agreement was to have been completed.
(2) If the claimant seeks monetary damages or the agency so requests, the claimant shall file a declaration of damages stating the amount the claimant alleges the respondent owes the claimant, limited to claim items listed in the Statement of Claim. The agency may require the claimant to submit, in support of the amount alleged:
(a) One or more estimates from licensed landscape contracting businesses for the cost of correction of each of the claim items; or
(b) Other basis for monetary award.
(3) If the agency does not hold an on-site meeting, the agency may issue a proposed default order or refer the claim for a hearing under section (4) of this rule after each party to the claim has had an opportunity to provide evidence supporting its position with regard to the claim. The agency may require that the claimant file a declaration of damages and supporting evidence described under section (2) of this rule. The declaration of damages shall be limited to clam items listed in the Statement of Claim.
(4) After documentation required under sections (2) or (3) of this rule is received, the agency may:
(a) Issue a proposed default order proposing dismissal of the claim under OAR 808-004-0550(2) or payment of an amount by the respondent to the claimant; or
(b) Refer the claim to the Office of Administrative Hearings for a hearing to determine the validity of the claim and whether the amount claimed, or some lesser amount, is proper.
(5)(a) The agency may issue a proposed default order that the respondent pay damages to claimant if the record of the claim contains evidence that persuades the agency that:
(A) Claimant suffered damages;
(B) Respondent caused those damages by performing negligent or improper work or a breach of contract in performing work subject to ORS 671.510 to 671.710; and
(C) The monetary value of those damages is substantiated on the record.
(b) The agency may issue a proposed default order that is not described in subsection (a) of this section if the record of the claim contains evidence that persuades the agency of the existence of facts necessary to support the order.
(6) The provisions of OAR 808-004-0560 apply to a proposed default order or a referral to the Office of Administrative Hearings issued under this rule.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 670.310, 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.415, 183.460, 183.470, 671.703

Hist.: LC 3, f. & ef. 2-7-77; LC 1-1981, f. & ef. 10-8-81; LC 1-1984, f. & ef. 7-17-84; Renumbered from 808-010-0045; LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88; LCB 3-1991(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-3-91; LCB 1-1992, f.; LSCB 2-1995, f. 8-8-95, cert. ef. 8-15-95; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00; Renumbered from 808-004-0030; LCB 2-2000(Temp), f. 5-31-00, cert. ef. 5-31-00 thru 11-26-00; LCB 3-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-26-00; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; LCB 6-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-03; LCB 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-06; LCB 4-2007, f. 12-19-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08
808-004-0550
Proposed Default Order to Dismiss, Other Resolution of Claim by Proposed Default Order
(1) The agency may issue a proposed default order proposing dismissal of a claim if the evidence in the claim record persuades the agency that one of the following grounds for dismissal exists:
(a) The claim is not the type of claim that the agency has jurisdiction to determine under ORS 671.690, 671.703 or OAR 808-004-0320.
(b) The claim was not filed within the time limit specified under ORS 671.710 and OAR 808-004-0320.
(c) The claimant did not permit the respondent to comply with agency recommendations under ORS 671.703.
(d) The claim must be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction under OAR 808-004-0320(3), (4) or (6).
(e) The respondent breached a contract or performed work negligently or improperly, but the monetary value of damages sustained by the claimant is less than an amount due to the respondent from the claimant under the terms of the contract.
(f) The claimant contends that the respondent failed to fulfill the terms of a settlement that resolved the claim but the agency finds that the respondent fulfilled the respondent's obligation under the settlement agreement.
(2) The agency may issue a proposed default order proposing dismissal of a claim if, after the agency investigates the claim, the record of the claim does not contain evidence that persuades the agency that:
(a) The claimant suffered damages;
(b) Respondent caused those damages by performing negligent or improper work or a breach of contract in performing work subject to ORS 671.510 to 671.710; and
(c) The monetary value of those damages is substantiated on the record.
(3) If the claimant makes a timely request for a hearing after the agency issued a proposed default order under section (1) or (2) of this rule, the agency may:
(a) Refer the claim for an arbitration or contested case hearing solely to determine whether the dismissal was proper; or
(b) Require that the claimant file a declaration of damages stating an amount the claimant alleges the respondent owes the claimant and refer the claim for an arbitration or contested case hearing to determine if the claim should be dismissed and if not, the validity of the claim and whether the amount claimed, or some lesser amount is proper.
(4) The provisions of OAR 808-004-0560 apply to a proposed default order or a referral to the Office of Administrative Hearings issued under this rule.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 670.310 & 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.415, 183.460 & 671.703

Hist.: LCB 2-2000(Temp), f. 5-31-00, cert. ef. 5-31-00 thru 11-26-00; LCB 3-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-26-00; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; LCB 5-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-03; LCB 6-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-03; LCB 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-06
808-004-0560
Requirements for Proposed Default Order or Referral to Hearing Officer Panel, Hearing Request
(1) A proposed default order on a claim issued by the agency shall include a contested case notice that complies with OAR 137-003-0505.
(2) A referral to the Office of Administrative Hearings for an arbitration or a contested case hearing must:
(a) Comply with OAR 808-004-0590, which regulates whether the claim will be arbitrated or heard as a contested case hearing.
(b) Comply with OAR 137-003-0515, which sets out requirements for the referrals including, but not limited to formal requirements.
(c) Include a contested case notice if the agency did not issue a contested case notice under OAR 137-003-0505 prior to the agency's referral of the claim to the Office of Administrative Hearings
(3) If the agency refers a claim to the Office of Administrative Hearings for arbitration or a contested case hearing on the amount, if any, that the respondent owes the claimant, the following requirements apply:
(a) The referral to the Office of Administrative Hearings must identify by date the declaration of damages on the Statement of Claim that limits the amount that the respondent may be ordered to pay the claimant and state the amount that the order is limited to under OAR 808-009-0160 and 808-008-0420.
(b) The agency shall serve on the parties an explanation of
(A) The limitation on the amount a respondent may be ordered to pay a claimant under OAR 808-009-0160 and 808-008-0420; and
(B) The procedure to file a new declaration of damages under OAR 808-009-0020 and 808-008-0110.
(4)(a) To be timely, a request for a hearing must be in writing and be received by the agency within 21 days from the date a proposed default order is mailed by the agency.
(b) An untimely request for a hearing must comply with the requirements of OAR 137-003-0528. The agency may require that the request be supported by an affidavit setting out facts that affirmatively show that the failure to make a timely request was beyond the reasonable control of the party.
(5) The agency may issue a proposed default order under OAR 137-003-0670(4) that will automatically become a final order 21 days after the date of issue without further notice if no party makes a timely request for a hearing.
(6)(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a contested case notice issued under this rule must include a statement that the agency's file on the claim is designated as the record only for purposes of a default order issued under this rule and not for purposes of an order by default issued after a hearing under OAR 808-009-0140.
(b) If a proposed default order issued under this rule is an order to dismiss a claim, a contested case notice issued under this rule may include a statement that the agency's file on the claim is designated as the record for purposes of a default order issued under this rule and of an order by default issued after a hearing under OAR 808-009-0140.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183.415, ORS 183, ORS 670.310 & ORS 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 183.415

Hist.: LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. & ef. 2-1-88; LCB 2-1990, f. 7-27-90, cert. ef. 8-1-90; LCB 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-00, Renumbered from 808-001-0025; LCB 2-2000(Temp), f. 5-31-00, cert. ef. 5-31-00 thru 11-26-00; LCB 3-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-26-00; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; LCB 2-2003, f. 1-31-03, cert. ef. 2-1-03; LCB 5-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-03; LCB 6-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-03
808-004-0580 [Renumbered to 808-004-0470]
808-004-0590
Referral of Claim to Arbitrator or Contested Case Hearing or Removal to Court
(1) If a hearing on a claim is conducted by the Office of Administrative Hearings:
(a) The hearing shall be held as an arbitration under the rules in Division 8 of this chapter, unless a party requests that the hearing be held as a contested case hearing under subsection (b) of this section or files the dispute in court under section (2) of this rule.
(b) Except as provided in sections (2) and (6) of this rule, the hearing shall be held as a contested case hearing under OAR 137-003-0501 to 137-003-0700 and the rules in division 9 of this chapter if:
(A) A party to the claim makes a timely written request under section (4) of this rule that the claim be heard as a contested case; or
(B) The agency requests under sections (4) and (6) of this rule that the claim be heard as a contested case.
(2) Subject to section (3) of this rule, a claim shall be decided in court if:
(a) The claimant files a complaint in court that alleges the elements of the claim in the complaint; or
(b) The respondent files a complaint in court for damages, a complaint for declaratory judgment, or another complaint that arises from the contract or work that is the subject of the claim and that allows the claimant to file a response alleging the elements of the claim.
(3) A copy of a complaint filed under section (2) of this rule must be received by the agency or the Office of Administrative Hearings no later than 30 days after the Office of Administrative Hearings sends the first notice that an arbitration or contested case hearing is scheduled. Failure to deliver the copy of the complaint within the time limitation in this rule constitutes waiver of the right to have the claim decided in court and consent to the hearing being held as binding arbitration or a contested case hearing under section (1) of this rule. Delivery shall be either to the agency or the Office of Administrative Hearings as required by OAR 137-003-0520 or 808-010-0085, whichever is applicable.
(4) A request that a claim be heard as a contested case filed under section (1)(b) of this rule is subject to the following:
(a) The request by a party or the agency must be in writing and received by the agency or the Office of Administrative Hearings no later than 30 days after the Office of Administrative Hearings sends the first notice that an arbitration is scheduled. Delivery shall be either to the agency or the Office of Administrative Hearings as required by OAR 137-003-0520 or 808-008-0085, whichever is applicable.
(b) A referral of a claim to the Office of Administrative Hearings by the agency for a contested case hearing shall be deemed a request that the claim be heard as a contested case under section (1)(b) of this rule.
(c) A party or the agency may not withdraw a request made under this section without the written consent of the agency and all parties to the claim.
(5) Failure to deliver a timely written request for a contested case hearing under sections (1)(b) and (4) of this rule or a copy of a filed complaint under sections(2) and (3) of this rule constitutes consent to the hearing on the claim being held as binding arbitration under section (1)(a) of this rule.
(6) The agency may request under section (1)(b)(B) of this rule that a hearing be held as a contested case hearing if:
(a) The agency's jurisdiction to decide the claim under ORS 671.690 to 671.710 is at issue; or
(b) The agency determines that the agency has an interest in interpreting the rules and statutes that apply to the claim.
(7) The amendment to this rule that became effective on or after March 1, 2003 apply to a claim that is referred to the Office of Administrative Hearings after March 1, 2003.
Stat. Auth: ORS 670.310, ORS 671.703

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.703

Hist. LCB 2-2003, f. 1-31-03, cert. ef. 2-1-03; LCB 6-2003, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-03
808-004-0600
Payment From Bond, Irrevocable Letter of Credit or Other Security
(1) The board may notify the surety company of claims pending.
(2) The board shall notify the surety company or deposit holder of claims ready for payment. This notice shall constitute notice that payment is due on the claim. Claims are ready for payment when all of the following have occurred:
(a) An arbitration award has been issued and is ready for payment under OAR 808-008-0440 after 30 days have elapsed to allow the respondent time to pay the award or file exceptions with the circuit court or a final order has been issued in a contested case and 30 days have elapsed to allow the respondent time to pay the order;
(b) The board has received no evidence that the respondent has complied with the final order or award;
(c) The board has not granted a stay of enforcement of the final order pending judicial review by the Court of Appeals; and
(d) All other claims filed against the licensee under ORS 671.510 to 671.710 within the same or prior 90-day period under ORS 671.710 have either been resolved, been closed or have reached the same state of processing as the subject claim.
(3) Claims related to jobs that are satisfied from a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit or deposit shall be paid as follows:
(a) If a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit or deposit was in effect when the work period began, payment shall be made from that surety bond or deposit.
(b) If no surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit or deposit was in effect when the work period began, but a surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit or deposit subsequently became effective during the work period of the contract, payment must be made from the first surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit or deposit to become effective after the beginning of the work period.
(4) If during a landscape job the job charges increase to an amount that requires an increase in the bonding amount for a landscape contracting business, any claims filed on that specific landscape job and any other landscape jobs contracted for by this business after the effective date of the increased bond amount will have access to the higher bond amount. Landscape jobs that were contracted for before the effective date of a bond increase will only have access to the bond amount in effect at the time of entering into the contract for that job unless the job charges on that contracted job increase to an amount requiring an equal to or greater bond amount for the landscape contracting business.
(5) The full penal sum of the bond, irrevocable letter of credit or deposit shall be available to pay claims under this rule, notwithstanding that the penal sum may exceed the bond amount required under ORS 671.690.
(6) Unless the order provides otherwise, if an award or a final order provides that two or more respondents are jointly and severally liable for an amount due to a claimant and payment is due from the surety bonds, irrevocable letters of credit or deposits of the respondents, payment shall be made in equal amounts from each bond, irrevocable letter of credit or deposit subject to payment. If one or more of the bonds, irrevocable letters of credit or deposits is or becomes exhausted, payment shall be made from the remaining bond, irrevocable letter of credit or deposit or in equal amounts from the remaining bond, irrevocable letter of credit s or deposits. If one of the respondents liable on the claim makes payment on the claim, that payment shall reduce the payments required from that respondent's bond, irrevocable letter of credit or deposit under this section by an amount equal to the payment made by the respondent.
(7) A surety company may not condition payment of a claim on the execution of a release by claimant.
(8) An expired or terminated status of the license of the respondent does not excuse payment by a surety company required under this rule.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183, 670.310 & 671.670

Stats. Implemented: ORS 671.690 & 671.710

Hist.: LCB 1-1988, f. 1-26-88, cert. ef. 2-1-88;LCB 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 11-17-99, Renumbered from 808-004-0060; LCB 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 12-4-02; LCB 5-2003, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-03; LCB 6-2005, f. 12-30-05, cert. ef. 1-1-06; LCB 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-06; LCB 4-2007, f. 12-19-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08

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