(1) If the Secretary of State believes that an alleged violation of any provision of this chapter is not being investigated or prosecuted, the secretary may direct the Attorney General to take full charge of the investigation or prosecution.

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 194.415

  • State: means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. See Oregon Statutes 194.215

(2) If directed under subsection (1) of this section, the Attorney General shall take full charge of the investigation or prosecution and the provisions of ORS § 180.070, 180.080 and 180.090 shall apply.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS § 180.070 (3), expenses associated with the Attorney General’s investigation or prosecution shall be paid from the Operating Account under ORS § 56.041. [2013 c.219 § 46 (enacted in lieu of 194.330)]

 

[Repealed by 1977 c.404 § 2 (194.500 to 194.580 enacted in lieu of 194.420)]