(1) In addition to all other remedies specified in ORS § 323.005 to 323.482, action may be brought by the Attorney General, at the request of the Department of Revenue, in the name of the state, to recover the amount of any taxes, penalties and interest due under ORS § 323.005 to 323.482, if the action for recovery is commenced within three years from the time the tax is due to be paid.

(2) The Attorney General shall have authority to investigate any criminal violation of ORS § 323.005 to 323.482. [1965 c.525 § 86; 2003 c.804 § 27]