Oregon Statutes 431.155 – Authority of Oregon Health Authority to restrain violation of public health laws
(1) Whenever it appears to the Oregon Health Authority that any person is engaged or about to engage in any acts or practices that constitute a violation of any statute relating to public health administered by the authority, or any rule or order issued thereunder, the authority may institute proceedings in the circuit courts to enforce obedience thereto by injunction, or by other processes, mandatory or otherwise, restraining such person, or its officers, agents, employees and representatives from further violation of such statute, rule or order, and enjoining upon them obedience thereto.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 431.155
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(2) The provisions of this section are in addition to and not in substitution of any other enforcement provisions contained in any statute administered by the authority. [1967 c.94 § 2; 1971 c.650 § 13; 1977 c.582 § 12; 2001 c.900 § 145; 2009 c.595 § 537]