§ 40-3-111 — Investigatory powers

(a) If the attorney general has reason to believe that a
person has engaged in activity which violates the provisions 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 administer oaths or affirmations, and, upon his own
motion or upon request of any party, may subpoena witnesses,
compel their attendance, adduce evidence, and require the
production of any matter which is relevant to the investigation,
including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition
and location of any books, documents or other tangible things
and the identity and location of persons having knowledge of
relevant facts or any other matter reasonably calculated to lead
to the discovery of admissible evidence.
(b) If the person's records are located outside this
state, the person at his option shall either make them available
to the attorney general at a convenient location within this
state or pay the reasonable and necessary expenses for the
attorney general or his representative to examine them at the
place where they are maintained. The attorney general may
designate representatives, including comparable officials of the
state in which the records are located, to inspect them on his
behalf.
(c) Upon failure without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena
or to give testimony and upon reasonable notice to all persons
affected thereby, the attorney general may apply to the district
court for an order compelling compliance.