ORS 561.279: Issuance of subpoenas by department for investigations or hearings.

The State Department of Agriculture is authorized to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and to require the production of pertinent books, records and documents in:

      (1) Conducting an investigation of a matter with which the department specifically is charged with responsibility and that seriously affects the health of persons or animals; or

      (2) Holding a hearing pursuant to the provisions of ORS chapter 183.