§ 5-60 — Investigations and subpoenas

(a) The Secretary of State: (1) may make such public or private investigations within or outside of this State as the Secretary of State deems necessary to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this Law or any rule, regulation, or order under this Law, or to aid in the enforcement of this Law or in the prescribing of rules and forms under this Law; (2) may require or permit any person to file a statement, under oath or otherwise as the Secretary of State determines, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter to be investigated; and (3) may publish information concerning any violation of this Law or any rule, regulation, or order under this Law. (b) For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this Law, the Secretary of State or his or her designee may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence and require, by subpoena or other lawful means provided by this Act or the rules adopted by the Secretary of State, the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the Secretary of State deems relevant or material to the inquiry. (c) In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person under this Section, the Secretary of State, through the Office of the Attorney General, may bring an appropriate action in any circuit court of the State of Illinois for the purpose of enforcing the subpoena. (d) It shall be a violation of the provisions of this Law for any person to fail to file with the Secretary of State any report, document, or statement required to be filed under the provisions of this Section or to fail to comply with the terms of any order of the Secretary of State issued pursuant to this Law.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 92-308, eff. 1-1-02; 92-651, eff. 7-11-02.)