§ 30-136 — Power as to witnesses; perjury

The Auditor of Public Accounts, or his deputy, while conducting any examination authorized by this chapter, shall have power to (i) administer an oath to any person whose testimony may be required in any such examination, and (ii) compel the appearance and attendance of such person for the purpose of any such examination and investigation, and (iii) call for any books and papers necessary to such examination. If any person willfully swears falsely in such examination he shall be guilty of perjury.

Legislative History

Code 1950, § 2-140; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-169; 2001, c. 844.