(a) Undertake the investigations, including investigations outside this state, that the director considers necessary to determine whether a person has:
(A) Violated, is violating or is about to violate:
(i) ORS 697.015, 697.031, 697.045, 697.058, 697.091, 697.105 or 697.115;
(ii) A rule adopted under ORS 697.031, 697.085 or 697.086; or
(iii) An order issued under this section;
(B) Filed information under ORS 697.031 that is false or untruthful; or
(C) Failed to maintain in effect the bond or an irrevocable letter of credit required under ORS 697.031.
(b) Require a person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise, concerning the matter being investigated.
(c) Take evidence from witnesses and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records that the director considers relevant or material to an investigation or proceeding.
(d) If the director has reason to believe that a person has:
(A) Violated, is violating or is about to violate ORS 697.015, 697.031, 697.045, 697.058, 697.091, 697.105 or 697.115 or a rule adopted under ORS 697.031, 697.085 or 697.086, issue an order to cease and desist from the violation.
(B) Filed information under ORS 697.031 that is false or untruthful, issue an order to correct the filing.
(C) Failed to maintain in effect the bond or an irrevocable letter of credit required under ORS 697.031, issue an order to remedy the failure.
(2) The authority conferred by this section is in addition to and not in lieu of any other authority conferred on the director. [2005 c.338 §9]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 697 - Collection Agencies; Check-Cashing Businesses; Debt Management Service Providers
Section 697.005 - Definitions for ORS 697.005 to 697.095.
Section 697.039 - Revocation, suspension or refusal to issue or renew registration.
Section 697.086 - Rules for collection of child support payments.
Section 697.087 - Injunction; damages; attorney fees; limitation on actions.
Section 697.091 - Fees or compensation received in violation of law; disposition.
Section 697.093 - Enforcement.
Section 697.094 - Orders issued under ORS 697.093.
Section 697.095 - Civil penalties.
Section 697.105 - Fee for collection of debt owed public body; notice to debtor; amount.
Section 697.107 - Prohibition on use of public agency or public official seal or letterhead.
Section 697.115 - Fee for collection of commercial debt; amount; limit.
Section 697.500 - Definitions for ORS 697.500 to 697.555.
Section 697.502 - Exemptions from licensing and record-keeping requirements.
Section 697.510 - License application form and contents; waiver; rules.
Section 697.512 - Application fee and investigation fee; rules.
Section 697.520 - Prohibited practices; effect on charges for dishonored payment instruments.
Section 697.522 - Receipt; contents.
Section 697.524 - Endorsement and deposit of payment instruments.
Section 697.528 - Records; retention; examination costs; rules.
Section 697.530 - Prohibited conduct.
Section 697.540 - Suspension or revocation of license; grounds; notice and hearing.
Section 697.542 - Powers of director; cease and desist order.
Section 697.555 - Civil penalties; restitution.
Section 697.602 - Definitions for ORS 697.602 to 697.842.
Section 697.612 - Registration requirement; exceptions.
Section 697.632 - Registration procedure; fees; rules.
Section 697.642 - Bond requirement.
Section 697.662 - Prohibited practices.
Section 697.672 - Requirement to make, keep and maintain records; rules.
Section 697.682 - Trust accounts for client funds; statements.
Section 697.702 - Interference with records of debt management service provider.
Section 697.707 - Required disclosures.
Section 697.752 - Grounds for denial, revocation or suspension of registration.
Section 697.762 - Enjoining violations; attorney fees; damages.
Section 697.822 - Remedy not exclusive.
Section 697.825 - Enforcement; orders.