Oregon Statutes - Chapter 646A - Trade Regulation - Section 646A.268 - Investigations; cease and desist order.

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may:

(1) Undertake the investigations, including investigations outside this state, that the director considers necessary to determine whether a person has violated, is violating or is about to violate ORS 646A.252 to 646A.270, a rule of the director adopted under ORS 646A.256 or 646A.266 or an order of the director issued to enforce ORS 646A.252 to 646A.270;

(2) Require a person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise, concerning the matter being investigated;

(3) Take evidence from witnesses and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records that the director considers relevant or material to an investigation or proceeding; and

(4) If the director has reason to believe that a person has violated, is violating or is about to violate ORS 646A.252 to 646A.270, a rule of the director adopted under ORS 646A.256 or 646A.266 or an order of the director issued to enforce ORS 646A.252 to 646A.270, issue an order to cease and desist from the violation. [Formerly 646.397]

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