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§47-2-115.
§47-2-115.
(a) The Commissioner and officers of the Department designated by him
shall have authority to summon witnesses to give testimony under oath
or to give written deposition upon any matter under the jurisdiction
of the Department. Such summons may require the production of relevant
books, papers and records.
(b) Every such summons shall be served at least five (5) days before
the return date, either by personal service made by any person over
eighteen (18) years of age or by registered mail, but return
acknowledgement is required to prove such latter service. Failure to
obey such a summons so served shall constitute a misdemeanor. The fees
for the attendance and travel of witnesses shall be the same as for
witnesses before the district court and shall be paid from the Public
Safety Fund.
(c) The district court, where not otherwise provided, shall have
jurisdiction, upon application by the Commissioner, to enforce all
lawful orders of the Commissioner under this section.
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