Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas. (1) Upon the complaint of a resident of this state, or upon its own motion, the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine may investigate an alleged violation of this chapter

ORS 685.225 — under Chapter 685.

ORS 685.225

(2) In conducting investigations, the board may:

(a) Take evidence;

(b) Take depositions of witnesses, including the person under investigation, in the manner prescribed by law for depositions in civil actions;

(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person under investigation, in the manner prescribed by law for appearances in civil actions;

(d) Require answers to interrogatories; and

(e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents or testimony that pertains to the matter under investigation.

(3) In exercising its authority under subsection (2) of this section, the board or a designee of the board may issue subpoenas. [1989 c.843 §12; 2009 c.43 §34; 2013 c.83 §1; 2025 c.273 §2]

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