Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 441.615 (2026)

Powers and responsibilities of department; rules

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441.615 Powers and responsibilities of department; rules. In the administration of ORS 441.600 to 441.625, 441.710 and 441.715, the Department of Human Services shall have the following powers and responsibilities:

(1) To inspect any facility and the records of any facility to insure compliance with ORS 441.600 to 441.625, 441.710 and 441.715.

(2) To adopt rules in accordance with ORS chapter 183, including but not limited to procedures for investigations and administrative hearings.

(3) To file complaints and initiate proceedings for the enforcement of ORS 441.600 to 441.625, 441.710 and 441.715 or of rules adopted under ORS 441.600 to 441.625, 441.710 and 441.715.

(4) To issue subpoenas. [1979 c.261 §3]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1984–1984 · leading case: McQuary v. Bel Air Convalescent Home, Inc., 684 P.2d 21 (Or. Ct. App. 1984).

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McQuary v. Bel Air Convalescent Home, Inc., 684 P.2d 21 (Or. Ct. App. 1984). “4 The Health Division is charged with protecting patients’ rights under the act, ORS 441.615, and a report to it would be a societal obligation of a person who knows of violations.”

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