Section 86A.127 - Investigations; publicity with respect to violations; cease and desist orderThe Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services:
(1) May make such public or private investigations within or outside this state as the director deems necessary to determine whether a person has violated any provision of ORS 86A.095 to 86A.198 or any rule or order of the director, or to aid in the enforcement of ORS 86A.095 to 86A.198 or in the formulation of rules and forms thereunder;(2) May require or permit a person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise as the director determines, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated;(3) May publish information concerning any violation under this section or ORS 86A.130, 86A.990 or 86A.992 or any rule or order of the director after an action taken under this section or ORS 86A.130, 86A.990 or 86A.992; and(4) If the director has reasonable cause to believe that any person has been engaged, is engaging or is about to engage in any violation of any provision of ORS 86A.095 to 86A.198, may issue an order, subject to ORS 86A.139, directed to the person, and to any other person directly or indirectly controlling the person, to cease and desist from the violation or threatened violation.