(1) If the Secretary of State believes that an alleged violation of any provision of this chapter is not being investigated or prosecuted, the secretary may direct the Attorney General to take full charge of the investigation or prosecution. (2) If directed under subsection (1) of this section, the Attorney General shall take full charge of the investigation or prosecution and the provisions of ORS 180.070, 180.080 and 180.090 shall apply. (3) Notwithstanding ORS 180.070 (3), expenses associated with the Attorney Generals investigation or prosecution shall be paid from the Operating Account under ORS 56.041.
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