ORS 683.325
Investigation of complaints and alleged violations

  • subpoenas

(1)

Upon the complaint of any citizen of this state, or upon its own motion, the Oregon Board of Optometry may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 683.010 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct).

(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 (Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310) to 683.340 (Duty to report prohibited conduct), the board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165 (Complaint investigation). [1989 c.843 §6; 1997 c.791 §35]

Source: Section 683.325 — Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors683.­html.

683.010
Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310 683.020
License required to practice optometry 683.030
Persons and practices not affected 683.035
Discrimination against optometrists prohibited 683.040
Qualifications of applicants 683.060
Examination of applicants 683.070
Issuance of certificates of licensure 683.080
Validity of certificates issued under former law 683.100
Notice to board of place of practice 683.110
Optometrist to give receipt when practicing away from regular place of business 683.120
License renewal 683.130
Clinics and instructors connected with educational institutions 683.140
Grounds for and nature of discipline 683.155
Hearing 683.165
Confidential information 683.170
Sanction may be set aside by board 683.180
Prohibited acts and practices 683.190
Acceptance of lens for duplication by unlicensed person prohibited 683.200
Standards of liability 683.210
Continuing education requirement 683.220
Licensing of applicant holding license in another state 683.230
Practice of telemedicine 683.240
Council on Optometric Nontopical Formulary 683.250
Oregon Board of Optometry 683.260
Persons ineligible for membership on board 683.270
Powers and duties of board 683.278
Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license 683.290
Disposition of receipts 683.310
Professional corporation regulation not required 683.325
Investigation of complaints and alleged violations 683.330
Injunction for violation 683.335
Report of suspected violation 683.340
Duty to report prohibited conduct 683.510
Definitions for ORS 683.520 to 683.530 683.520
Scope of practice of optician 683.525
Acceptance of lens for duplication 683.530
Discrimination against opticians prohibited 683.990
Penalties
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through early 2024

§ 683.325’s source at oregon​.gov