# ORS § 650.055: 650.055 General duties and powers of director

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.055

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 650.055
- **Heading:** 650.055 General duties and powers of director
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 50 / Chapter 650 / Section 650.055

## Text

The Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services may:

(1) Undertake the investigations, including investigations outside this state, that the director considers necessary to:

(a) Determine whether a person:

(A) Has failed to comply with ORS 650.010 (Franchise sellers required to maintain books and records) ;

(B) Has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in an act or practice that would give rise to liability under ORS 650.020 (Liability of franchise seller) ; or

(C) Has violated, is violating or is about to violate a rule of the director adopted under ORS 650.050 (Rules) .

(b) Aid in the enforcement of ORS 650.005 (Definitions for ORS 650.005 to 650.100) to 650.100 (Disposition of civil penalties) or in the formulation of rules and forms that carry out ORS 650.005 (Definitions for ORS 650.005 to 650.100) to 650.100 (Disposition of civil penalties) .

(2) Require a person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise, concerning the matter being investigated.

(3) When the director has reason to believe that a person has failed to comply with ORS 650.010 (Franchise sellers required to maintain books and records) , issue an order to comply.

(4) When the director has reason to believe that a person has engaged in, is engaging in or is about to engage in an act or practice that would give rise to liability under ORS 650.020 (Liability of franchise seller) , issue an order to cease and desist from the act or practice.

(5) When the director has reason to believe that a person has violated, is violating or is about to violate a rule of the director adopted under ORS 650.050 (Rules) , issue an order to cease and desist from the violation.

(6) Publish information concerning any:

(a) Failure to comply with ORS 650.010 (Franchise sellers required to maintain books and records) ;

(b) Act or practice that gives rise to liability under ORS 650.020 (Liability of franchise seller) ;

(c) Violation of a rule of the director adopted under ORS 650.050 (Rules) ; or

(d) Person who:

(A) Fails to comply with ORS 650.010 (Franchise sellers required to maintain books and records) ;

(B) Commits an act or practice that gives rise to liability under ORS 650.020 (Liability of franchise seller) ; or

(C) Violates a rule of the director adopted under ORS 650.050 (Rules) . [1973 c.509 §6; 2005 c.339 §1]

Source: Section 650.055 — General duties and powers of director , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors650.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 650.005 650.005 Definitions for ORS 650.005 to 650.100](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.005.md)
- [ORS § 650.010 650.010 Franchise sellers required to maintain books and records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.010.md)
- [ORS § 650.015 650.015 When franchise sale or offer for sale is made in this state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.015.md)
- [ORS § 650.020 650.020 Liability of franchise seller](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.020.md)
- [ORS § 650.050 650.050 Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.050.md)
- [ORS § 650.055 650.055 General duties and powers of director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.055.md)
- [ORS § 650.057 650.057 Orders issued under ORS 650.055](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.057.md)
- [ORS § 650.060 650.060 Investigative powers of director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.060.md)
- [ORS § 650.065 650.065 Injunctive relief](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.065.md)
- [ORS § 650.070 650.070 Director as agent for service of process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.070.md)
- [ORS § 650.075 650.075 Manner of executing service of process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.075.md)
- [ORS § 650.080 650.080 When personal service of process required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.080.md)
- [ORS § 650.085 650.085 Other civil or criminal remedies unaffected](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.085.md)
- [ORS § 650.095 650.095 Civil penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T50_C650_S650.095.md)

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