§ 34-06-08 — Investigations and hearings by commissioner - Subpoena, oath, and fees of witnesses

witnesses.
The commissioner may hold public hearings for the purpose of investigating any of the
matters the commissioner is authorized to investigate under the provisions of this chapter. Such
hearings must be held at such times and places as the commissioner deems fit. Any person
interested in a matter under investigation may appear and testify at any public hearing held
thereon. The commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized representative may
subpoena and compel the attendance of any witness at any public hearing or at any session of
any conference called and held as provided in this chapter and may administer an oath to any
witness who is to testify thereat. A witness subpoenaed by the commissioner or by the
commissioner's representative must be paid the same mileage and per diem as are paid to
witnesses in civil cases before the district court.