Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 677 § 677.270 — Proceedings upon refusal to testify or failure to obey rule, order or subpoena
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 677 ·
Oregon Code § 677.270·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Proceedings upon refusal to testify or failure to obey rule, order or subpoena
of board.
If any
licensee fails to comply with any lawful rule or order of the Oregon Medical
Board, or fails to obey any subpoena issued by the board, or refuses to testify
concerning any matter on which the licensee may lawfully be interrogated by the
board, the board may apply to any circuit court of this state, or the judge
thereof, to compel obedience. The court or judge, upon such application, shall
institute proceedings for contempt. The remedy provided in this section is in
addition to, and not exclusive of, the authority of the board to discipline
licensees for violations of ORS 677.190 (17) and (22). [Amended by 1967 c.470 §51;
1983 c.486 §35; 1989 c.830 §20; 2009 c.756 §26]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Proceedings upon refusal to testify or failure to obey rule, order or subpoena
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 677.270
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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