Public Health Rules in Multnomah County, OR (2026)

Multnomah County Code § 15.229(A)(6)-(7)

(6) Any property, whether vacant or improved buildings, residence structure or accumulation of any materials which is infested by vectors or rodents. (7) Uncontrolled or uncultivated growth of weeds, brush, or grasses which offer vector or rodent harborage, contribute noxious pollens to the atmosphere, constitute a fire hazard or produce toxins that are harmful to humans, pets, livestock or wil...

Multnomah County Code § 21.352

It is a violation of this subchapter for any person, business, or organization to operate, assist, or participate in a mobile syringe service program within 1,000 feet of a school. It is not a violation of this subchapter when a public body has expressly approved of a mobile syringe service program within 1,000 feet of a school within its jurisdiction. (S-2 2018) 8 Multnomah County – Chapter...

Multnomah County Code § 21.601(A)-(B)

(A) No owner of a public eating place shall continue to employ a food handler after 30 days from the date of hire without the food handler having a valid food handler's certificate. (B) No person shall perform work as a food handler without having procured a food handler's certificate within the first 30 days of employment. (C) All employers shall post all food handler certificates or a photo...