§ 27-14-803 — Investigatory powers; examination of employer's records; subpoenas

(a) In addition to W.S. 27-14-801(d) and if the
administrator has reason to believe that an employee, employer,
health care provider or any representative thereof has engaged
in any activity in violation of this act, he shall make an
investigation to determine if this act has been violated and, to
the extent necessary for this purpose, may conduct discovery
pursuant to the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure.
(b) The administrator may examine the books, accounts,
payrolls or business operation of any employer to secure any
information necessary for any investigation conducted under this
section and for the administration of this act at any reasonable
time on twenty-four (24) hours notice but excluding Sundays and
holidays unless waived by the employer, either in person or
through any authorized inspector, agent or deputy.
(c) If records necessary for an investigation under this
section are located outside this state, the person being
investigated shall:
(i) Make them available to the administrator at a
convenient location within this state;
(ii) Pay the reasonable and necessary expenses for
the administrator or his representative to examine them at the
location at which maintained; or
(iii) Provide access to comparable officials of the
state in which the records are located for inspection as the
administrator may require.
(d) If the employer, employee, health care provider or any
representative thereof refuses to cooperate and assist discovery
by the administrator pursuant to this section, the attorney
general may, at the request of the administrator and upon
reasonable notice to all parties, apply to the district court
for a subpoena or for an order compelling compliance.