ORS 686.260
Investigation of violations

  • rules
  • informing district attorney or Attorney General

(1)

Upon the complaint of any resident of this state, or upon the board’s own initiative, the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may investigate any alleged violation of this chapter.

(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 (Requirements for veterinary facility); 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]

Source: Section 686.260 — Investigation of violations; rules; informing district attorney or Attorney General, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html.

686.010
Definitions 686.020
License required to practice veterinary medicine 686.030
Acts constituting practice of veterinary medicine 686.040
Application of ORS 686.020 (1)(a) 686.045
Qualifications for license 686.055
Application for license 686.065
Issuance of temporary license to certain applicants 686.075
Examination of applicants 686.085
Serving internship before being eligible for license 686.095
Issuance of licenses 686.110
Renewal of licenses or permits 686.120
Grounds for discipline 686.130
“Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct” defined 686.132
Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license or permit 686.135
License or permit denial and discipline procedures 686.150
Disciplinary sanctions 686.155
Fine for administrative or clerical violation of law or rule 686.160
Reapplication after license withheld or revoked 686.170
Appointment of committee to investigate alleged violations of chapter 686.210
Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board 686.220
Officers 686.230
Compensation and expenses of members 686.240
Employment of investigator and other employees 686.246
Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board Account 686.255
Fees 686.260
Investigation of violations 686.270
Injunction against violations 686.290
Courts having jurisdiction 686.360
Duties that may be performed by veterinary technician 686.370
Examination for license 686.375
Veterinary technician license 686.410
Continuing education required 686.420
Notice of license expiration 686.435
Removal of domestic animal from veterinary facility 686.440
Immunity from civil liability for emergency treatment 686.442
Legislative findings 686.445
Reporting of abandoned, neglected or abused animals 686.450
Definitions 686.455
Duty to report aggravated animal abuse 686.460
Duty of law enforcement agency after receiving report of aggravated animal abuse 686.465
Immunity for reporting in good faith 686.470
Duty to report prohibited conduct 686.510
Euthanasia Task Force 686.600
Requirements for veterinary facility 686.990
Penalties
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through early 2024

§ 686.260’s source at oregon​.gov