Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 561 § 561.279 — Issuance of subpoenas by department for investigations or hearings
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 561 ·
Oregon Code § 561.279·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Issuance of subpoenas by department for investigations or hearings.
The State Department of
Agriculture is authorized to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of
witnesses and to require the production of pertinent books, records and
documents in:
(1) Conducting an
investigation of a matter with which the department specifically is charged
with responsibility and that seriously affects the health of persons or
animals; or
(2) Holding a
hearing pursuant to the provisions of ORS chapter 183. [1967 c.437 §6; 2003
c.14 §349; 2013 c.85 §4]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 561.279
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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