§ 28-12-14. Enforcement powers.
The director or the commissioner or any authorized representative of either shall
have the authority to:
(1) Investigate and ascertain the wages of persons employed in any occupation in this
state;
(2) Enter and inspect the places of business or employment of any employer of employees
in any occupation in the state for the purpose of examining and inspecting any or
all books, registers, payrolls, and other records of any employer that in any way
relate to or have a bearing on the question of wages, hours, and other conditions
of employment of any employees, and may question employees for the purpose of ascertaining
whether the provisions of this chapter and the orders and regulations issued under
this chapter have been and are being complied with;
(3) Require from any employer of employees in any occupation in this state full and correct
statements, in writing, including sworn statements with respect to wages, hours, names,
addresses, and any other information pertaining to the employer's employees and their
employment that the director or the commissioner or their authorized representative
deems necessary or appropriate;
(4) Administer rules and require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses
and the production of all books, records, and other evidence relative to any matter
under investigation. The subpoena shall be signed and issued by the director or the
commissioner and shall be served and have the same effect as if issued out of the
superior court;
(5) Cause the depositions of witnesses residing within or outside of the state to be taken
in the manner prescribed for like depositions in civil actions in the superior court;
(6) Carry out the provisions of this chapter; and
(7) Bring all actions, suits, complaints, and prosecutions for the violation of any of
the provisions of this chapter. Complaints shall be signed and issued by the director
or the commissioner or any authorized representative of either.