Investigations; notice for corrective action, suspension or revocation

(1) On the written complaint of any person, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission shall, and on the commission’s own motion may, investigate the actions of any career school or agent, or any person who assumes to act in either capacity within this state. (2) After receiving a written complaint or deciding to proceed to an investigation on its own motion under subsection (1) of this section, the commission shall notify the career school that is the subject of the investigation. When conducting an investigation under this section, the commission shall engage with both the career school under investigation and with any affected students. (3) As a result of the investigation, and in addition to any penalty that may be imposed under ORS 345.992, the commission may issue a notice for corrective action or, subject to the procedures set forth in subsection (4) of this section, may suspend or revoke any license issued under ORS 345.010 to 345.340 when the licensee has: (a) Obtained a license by misrepresentation. (b) Violated ORS 345.010 to 345.340 or any applicable rule. (c) Ceased to engage in the business authorized by the license. (d) Willfully used or employed any method, act or practice declared unlawful by ORS 646.608. (4)(a) When notice of suspension or revocation is issued, the licensee shall be notified and, upon request, shall be granted a contested case hearing under ORS 183.310 (2). (b) If a licensee requests a contested case hearing under this subsection, the suspension or revocation may take effect only after a hearing officer determines that there is proper cause. (5) A licensee that is issued a notice for corrective action must be formally notified by the commission that it has deficiencies that must be corrected within a time specified in the notice. (6) A licensee whose license is suspended is prohibited from advertising, recruiting or enrolling students but may remain in operation to complete training of students enrolled on the effective date of the suspension. (7) A licensee whose license has been revoked is not authorized to continue in operation on and after the effective date of the revocation.