§ 30-1509 — INVESTIGATIONS

(1) The director may make investigations, within or outside this state, as the director deems necessary or appropriate to:
(a) Determine whether any person has violated, or is about to violate, any provision of this chapter or any rule or order hereunder; or
(b) Aid in enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
(2) The director may publish information concerning any violation of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or order of the director.
(3) For purposes of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the director or any officer or employee designated by him, may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the director deems to be relevant or material to the inquiry.
(4) (a) If a person does not give testimony or produce the documents required by the director pursuant to an administrative subpoena, the director may apply for a court order compelling compliance with the subpoena or the giving of the required testimony.
(b) The request for order of compliance may be addressed to any court of competent jurisdiction, within or outside the state.

Legislative History

[30-1509, added 1989, ch. 414, sec. 1, p. 1011.]