ORS 650.060
Investigative powers of director

  • protection against unreasonable investigation
  • contempt

(1)

For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under ORS 650.005 (Definitions for ORS 650.005 to 650.100) to 650.100 (Disposition of civil penalties), the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services or any officer designated by the director may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the director considers relevant or material to the investigation or proceeding.

(2)

Any person who is served with a subpoena or is subject to an order to give testimony orally or in writing or to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records as provided in ORS 650.005 (Definitions for ORS 650.005 to 650.100) to 650.100 (Disposition of civil penalties) may apply to any circuit court in Oregon for protection against abuse or hardship in the manner provided in ORCP 36 C.

(3)

Except to the extent judicial relief may have been granted under subsection (2) of this section, if any person disobeys a subpoena issued under subsection (1) of this section, or if any witness refuses to testify or produce evidence before the director on any matter on which the witness may be lawfully interrogated, the circuit court of any county, upon application of the director, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein. [1973 c.509 §7; 1977 c.358 §10; 1979 c.284 §186]

Source: Section 650.060 — Investigative powers of director; protection against unreasonable investigation; contempt, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors650.­html.

650.005
Definitions for ORS 650.005 to 650.100
650.010
Franchise sellers required to maintain books and records
650.015
When franchise sale or offer for sale is made in this state
650.020
Liability of franchise seller
650.050
Rules
650.055
General duties and powers of director
650.057
Orders issued under ORS 650.055
650.060
Investigative powers of director
650.065
Injunctive relief
650.070
Director as agent for service of process
650.075
Manner of executing service of process
650.080
When personal service of process required
650.085
Other civil or criminal remedies unaffected
650.095
Civil penalties
650.100
Disposition of civil penalties
650.120
Definitions for ORS 650.120 to 650.170
650.123
Use of protected dealer data
650.130
Prohibited conduct by manufacturer, distributor or importer
650.132
Prohibition of coerced sales of extended service contracts, extended maintenance plans or guaranteed asset protection waivers
650.133
Constructing, altering or remodeling dealer facility
650.140
Good cause required to terminate dealer franchise
650.145
Compensation due dealer upon termination of franchise
650.150
Enjoining establishment of certain franchises or relocation of existing dealership in same market area
650.153
Liability of franchisor for repair of motor vehicle that becomes inoperative prior to sale to consumer
650.155
Liability of manufacturer for damages to vehicles before delivery to carrier
650.158
Predelivery preparation and warranty service
650.161
Compensation for repairs to vehicles subject to recall
650.162
Transfer, assignment or sale of interest in dealership or franchise
650.165
Prohibited franchise conditions
650.167
Violation of ORS 650.140 or 650.150 as irreparable injury
650.170
Dealer’s remedy
650.200
Definitions for ORS 650.200 to 650.250
650.205
Prohibited conduct by franchisor
650.210
Rights and prohibitions governing relationship between franchisor and franchisee
650.215
Prohibited conduct in offer, sale or purchase of franchise
650.220
Consent of franchisor to sale, assignment or transfer of franchise
650.225
Death of franchisee
650.230
Transfer of franchise to corporation in which franchisee has controlling interest
650.235
Franchisor prohibited from requiring operation of service station in excess of 16 hours per day
650.240
When transfer of motor fuel a sale in commerce
650.245
Principle of good faith
650.250
Injunctive relief or damages
650.300
Definitions for ORS 650.300 to 650.480
650.310
Good cause
650.320
Dealership agreement
650.330
Comparable terms and conditions
650.340
Termination, cancellation or failure to renew
650.350
Dealer’s rights upon termination, cancellation or failure to renew
650.360
Coercion prohibited
650.370
Transfer by dealer
650.380
Dealer’s successor
650.390
Dealer compensation for warranty service
650.400
Recalls
650.410
Dealer’s warranty obligations
650.420
Required disclosures
650.430
Damaged or defective vehicles
650.440
Grantor’s ownership, operation or control of dealership
650.450
Indemnification
650.460
Indemnification
650.470
Remedies
650.480
Remedies
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