Rhode Island § 5-57-12 § 5-57-12. Licensing authority — Issuance of subpoenas — Contempt powers.

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§ 5-57-12 — § 5-57-12. Licensing authority — Issuance of subpoenas — Contempt powers.

Rhode Island § 5-57-12

Title 5Businesses and Professions

Ch. 5-57Burglar and Hold-Up Alarm Businesses

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-57-12 (2026).

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§ 5-57-12. Licensing authority — Issuance of subpoenas — Contempt powers.
(a) In any investigation conducted under the provisions of this chapter, the licensing
            authority may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production
            of relevant books, accounts, records, and documents. The officer conducting a hearing
            may administer oaths and require testimony or evidence to be given under oath.
         
(b) If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena or give any evidence relevant to proper inquiry
            by the licensing authority, the licensing authority may petition a court of competent
            jurisdiction within the

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§ 5-57-12. Licensing authority — Issuance of subpoenas — Contempt powers.

(a) In any investigation conducted under the provisions of this chapter, the licensing authority may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, accounts, records, and documents. The officer conducting a hearing may administer oaths and require testimony or evidence to be given under oath.

(b) If a witness refuses to obey a subpoena or give any evidence relevant to proper inquiry by the licensing authority, the licensing authority may petition a court of competent jurisdiction within the state to compel the witness to obey the subpoena.