(2) In the conduct of investigations, the board may:
(a) Take evidence;
(b) Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;
(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person charged, before the board in person the same as in civil cases;
(d) Require answers to interrogatories; and
(e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents and testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation.
(3) In exercising its authority under subsection (2) of this section, the board may issue subpoenas over the signature of the board chairperson and the seal of the board in the name of the State of Oregon.
(4) Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 683.010 to 683.340, the board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165. [1989 c.843 §6; 1997 c.791 §35]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 683 - Optometrists; Opticians
Section 683.010 - Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310.
Section 683.030 - Persons and practices not affected.
Section 683.040 - Qualifications of applicants.
Section 683.060 - Examination of applicants; fee.
Section 683.120 - License renewal; fee; effect of failure to renew license.
Section 683.140 - Grounds for and nature of discipline; civil penalties.
Section 683.165 - Confidential information; liability of person providing information.
Section 683.180 - Prohibited acts and practices.
Section 683.190 - Acceptance of lens for duplication by unlicensed person prohibited; exception.
Section 683.210 - Continuing education requirement; fee; rules.
Section 683.220 - Licensing of applicant holding license in another state.
Section 683.230 - Practice of telemedicine; requirements; rules.
Section 683.250 - Oregon Board of Optometry; qualification and terms of members; quorum.
Section 683.260 - Persons ineligible for membership on board.
Section 683.270 - Powers and duties of board; rules.
Section 683.290 - Disposition of receipts.
Section 683.325 - Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas.