Oregon Statutes - Chapter 731 - Administration and General Provisions - Section 731.256 - Enforcement generally.

(1) The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may institute such actions or other lawful proceedings as the director may deem necessary for the enforcement of any provision of the Insurance Code or any order or action made or taken by the director in pursuance of law.

(2) If the director has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of the Insurance Code or other law applicable to insurance operations, for which criminal prosecution is provided and in the opinion of the director would be in order, the director shall give the information relative thereto to the Attorney General or district attorney having jurisdiction of any such violation. The Attorney General or district attorney promptly shall institute such action or proceedings against such person as the information requires or justifies. [1967 c.359 §57]

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