Oregon Liquor Control Commission - Authority To Enforce

Authority To Enforce

ORS 471.605 Duty of officers to enforce and to inform district attorney. The state police, sheriffs, constables and all police officers within the state shall enforce all provisions of the Liquor Control Act and assist the commission in detecting violations of that statute and apprehending offenders.

ORS 471.775 Service of subpoenas; authority of inspectors. 2) Inspectors and investigators employed by the commission shall have all the authority given by statute to peace officers of this state, including authority to serve and execute warrants of arrest and warrants of search and seizure.

Although, OLCC Inspectors are not currently authorized to carry a firearm in the commission of their duties.

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