§ 46.80.190 — Subpoenas.

Washington § 46.80.190

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 46: MOTOR VEHICLES
• Ch. 46.80: VEHICLE WRECKERS

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(1) The department of licensing or its authorized agent may examine or subpoena any persons, books, papers, records, data, vehicles, or vehicle parts bearing upon the investigation or proceeding under this chapter.

(2) The persons subpoenaed may be required to testify and produce any books, papers, records, data, vehicles, or vehicle parts that the director deems relevant or material to the inquiry.

(3) The director or an authorized agent may administer an oath to the person required to testify, and a person giving false testimony after the administration of the oath is guilty of perjury in the first degree under RCW 9A.72.020 .

(4) A court of competent jurisdiction may, upon application by the director, issue to a person who fails to comply, an order to appear before the director or officer designated by the director, to produce documentary or other evidence touching the matter under investigation or in question.

Intent — Effective date — 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180 .

Legislative History

[2003 c 53 s 254;1995 c 256 s 20.]