The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is the agency of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon, which has wide-ranging regulatory and consumer-protection authority in Oregon. It administers laws and rules governing workers' compensation benefits, workplace safety and health, building codes, and the operation of both insurance companies and financial institutions.
The department provides services to both citizens and businesses, and as of 2006, had a budget of US$560 million, and employed a staff of 1,088.
Building CodesFinance and Corporate SecuritiesFiscal and Business ServicesInformation ManagementInsurance DivisionOccupational Safety and HealthWorkers' CompensationIndependent professional licensing and regulatory agencies
In addition to licensing and regulating a vast array of professions, industries and trades directly, DCBS provides administrative support services to the state's several independent boards and commissions which have jurisdiction over particular professions or trades. It publishes guides and a website to assist business owners and professionals in determining and meeting licensing and regulatory requirements, whether or not under the direct jurisdiction of the department.
AccountantsAircraft pilots and landing site operators:See Oregon Department of AviationAppraisersArchitects:See Oregon Board of Architect ExaminersAthletic trainersAttorneysBody piercingChiropractorsClinical Social WorkersCosmetologists, Barbers & BeauticiansCounselors and TherapistsDentistsDenturistsDietitiansElectrologists, colorists and tattoo artistsEngineers and surveyorsGeologists:See Oregon State Board of Geologist ExaminersInvestigatorsLandscape architectsLandscape contractorsMassage therapistsMidwivesMorticians & cemetery operatorsNaturopathsNurses & Nurse practitionersNursing home administratorsOccupational therapistsOptometristsPharmacistsPhysical therapistsPhysicians & physician assistants:See Oregon Medical BoardPsychologistsRacingRadiologic Technologists: The Oregon Board of Radiologic Technologists is responsible for the licensing of Radiologic Technologists within the State of Oregon. Licensing options include permanent licenses, permanent limited licenses, temporary licenses and temporary limited licenses.Real estate agents and brokersSpeech therapists and audiologistsTax practitionersTeachersVeterinarians 