(1) Undertake the investigations, including investigations outside this state, that the director considers necessary to:
(a) Determine whether a person:
(A) Has failed to comply with ORS 650.010;
(B) Has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in an act or practice that would give rise to liability under ORS 650.020; or
(C) Has violated, is violating or is about to violate a rule of the director adopted under ORS 650.050.
(b) Aid in the enforcement of ORS 650.005 to 650.100 or in the formulation of rules and forms that carry out ORS 650.005 to 650.100.
(2) Require a person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise, concerning the matter being investigated.
(3) When the director has reason to believe that a person has failed to comply with ORS 650.010, issue an order to comply.
(4) When the director has reason to believe that a person has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in an act or practice that would give rise to liability under ORS 650.020, issue an order to cease and desist from the act or practice.
(5) When the director has reason to believe that a person has violated, is violating or is about to violate a rule of the director adopted under ORS 650.050, issue an order to cease and desist from the violation.
(6) Publish information concerning any:
(a) Failure to comply with ORS 650.010;
(b) Act or practice that gives rise to liability under ORS 650.020;
(c) Violation of a rule of the director adopted under ORS 650.050; or
(d) Person who:
(A) Fails to comply with ORS 650.010;
(B) Commits an act or practice that gives rise to liability under ORS 650.020; or
(C) Violates a rule of the director adopted under ORS 650.050. [1973 c.509 §6; 2005 c.339 §1]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 16 - Trade Practices, Labor and Employment
Chapter 650 - Franchise Transactions
Section 650.005 - Definitions for ORS 650.005 to 650.100.
Section 650.015 - When franchise sale or offer for sale is made in this state.
Section 650.055 - General duties and powers of director.
Section 650.057 - Orders issued under ORS 650.055.
Section 650.070 - Director as agent for service of process.
Section 650.075 - Manner of executing service of process; effect of initial service.
Section 650.095 - Civil penalties.
Section 650.120 - Definitions for ORS 650.120 to 650.170.
Section 650.123 - Use of protected dealer data; prohibitions; liabilities.
Section 650.130 - Prohibited conduct by manufacturer, distributor or importer.
Section 650.145 - Compensation due dealer upon termination of franchise.
Section 650.155 - Liability of manufacturer for damages to vehicles before delivery to carrier.
Section 650.165 - Prohibited franchise conditions.
Section 650.170 - Dealer’s remedy.
Section 650.200 - Definitions for ORS 650.200 to 650.250.
Section 650.205 - Prohibited conduct by franchisor.
Section 650.210 - Rights and prohibitions governing relationship between franchisor and franchisee.
Section 650.215 - Prohibited conduct in offer, sale or purchase of franchise.
Section 650.250 - Injunctive relief or damages; limitation on commencement of action; attorney fees.
Section 650.300 - Definitions for ORS 650.300 to 650.480.
Section 650.310 - Good cause; determination.
Section 650.320 - Dealership agreement.
Section 650.330 - Comparable terms and conditions; grantor sales to public.
Section 650.340 - Termination, cancellation or failure to renew; notice; grounds.
Section 650.350 - Dealer’s rights upon termination, cancellation or failure to renew.
Section 650.360 - Coercion prohibited.
Section 650.370 - Transfer by dealer.
Section 650.380 - Dealer’s successor.
Section 650.410 - Dealer’s warranty obligations.
Section 650.420 - Required disclosures.
Section 650.430 - Damaged or defective vehicles.
Section 650.440 - Grantor’s ownership, operation or control of dealership.
Section 650.450 - Indemnification; grantor and dealer.
Section 650.460 - Indemnification; warrantor and dealer.
Section 650.470 - Remedies; grantor and dealer; attorney fees.
Section 650.480 - Remedies; warrantor and dealer; attorney fees.