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. [1967 c.437 § 6; 2003 c.14 § 349; 2013 c.85 § 4]