2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians
Section 686.260 - Investigation of violations; rules; informing district attorney or Attorney General.


(2) While conducting an investigation, the board may:
(a) Take evidence;
(b) Take depositions of witnesses, including the deposition of the person who is the subject of the investigation, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;
(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person who is the subject of the investigation, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;
(d) Require answers to interrogatories;
(e) Compel the production of books, papers, electronic files, accounts and other documents pertaining to the investigation;
(f) Issue subpoenas;
(g) Inspect the premises of a facility in which any part of a licensee’s practice of veterinary medicine is conducted if the board has evidence of conditions that are not in compliance with standards for facilities adopted by rule by the board;
(h) Inspect the premises of a veterinary facility if the board has evidence of conditions that are not in compliance with standards for veterinary facilities adopted under ORS 686.600; and
(i) Order an applicant for licensure or a licensee to undergo a mental examination, a physical examination or a professional competency examination when the board has evidence indicating the incapacity of the applicant or licensee to practice veterinary medicine safely.
(3) If after such investigation the board has reason to believe that any person is subject to prosecution criminally for the violation of this chapter, the board shall report the case to the appropriate district attorney or to the Attorney General. [Amended by 2003 c.164 §1; 2003 c.178 §4; 2007 c.795 §1; 2015 c.628 §4]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 17 - Occupations

Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians

Section 686.010 - Definitions.

Section 686.020 - License required to practice veterinary medicine; title and abbreviations usable by licensees.

Section 686.030 - Acts constituting practice of veterinary medicine.

Section 686.040 - Application of ORS 686.020 (1)(a); consultation with individual licensed in other state; rules.

Section 686.045 - Qualifications for license.

Section 686.055 - Application for license; retaining application and examination papers.

Section 686.065 - Issuance of temporary license to certain applicants.

Section 686.075 - Examination of applicants; rules.

Section 686.085 - Serving internship before being eligible for license.

Section 686.110 - Renewal of licenses or permits.

Section 686.120 - Grounds for discipline.

Section 686.130 - "Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct" defined.

Section 686.135 - License or permit denial and discipline procedures; rules; confidential information.

Section 686.150 - Disciplinary sanctions.

Section 686.155 - Fine for administrative or clerical violation of law or rule; rules.

Section 686.160 - Reapplication after license withheld or revoked; commencing practice after suspension.

Section 686.170 - Appointment of committee to investigate alleged violations of chapter.

Section 686.210 - Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board; rules.

Section 686.255 - Fees; how determined.

Section 686.260 - Investigation of violations; rules; informing district attorney or Attorney General.

Section 686.360 - Duties that may be performed by veterinary technician; rules.

Section 686.370 - Examination for license; rules.

Section 686.375 - Veterinary technician license; fee; rules.

Section 686.410 - Continuing education required; rules.

Section 686.420 - Notice of license expiration; rules; effect of failure to comply with criteria for continuing education; waiver.

Section 686.435 - Removal of domestic animal from veterinary facility; rules.

Section 686.440 - Immunity from civil liability for emergency treatment.

Section 686.442 - Legislative findings.

Section 686.445 - Reporting of abandoned, neglected or abused animals; immunity from liability for report; reporting animals injured by trapping device.

Section 686.450 - Definitions.

Section 686.455 - Duty to report aggravated animal abuse.

Section 686.460 - Duty of law enforcement agency after receiving report of aggravated animal abuse.

Section 686.465 - Immunity for reporting in good faith.

Section 686.600 - Requirements for veterinary facility; inspections; fees; rules.

Section 686.990 - Penalties.