Oregon Revised Statutes Public Health and Safety § 463.165

(1) The Superintendent of State Police shall license referees, judges and timekeepers who shall be assigned to officiate at boxing and mixed martial arts events held in this state.  Licensed referees, judges and timekeepers shall be paid by the superintendent at rates the superintendent considers reasonable.

(2) The Oregon State Athletic Commission shall recommend, and the superintendent shall adopt without change, reasonable qualifications for licensure as a promoter, manager, matchmaker, professional boxer, professional or amateur mixed martial arts competitor, judge, referee, second or timekeeper.

(3) The superintendent may deny an application for a license when the applicant has failed to meet the established qualifications or has violated any provisions of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter.