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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 2115. Investigations by Secretary; subpenas; oaths and affirmations; judicial aid
The Secretary may make such investigations as he deems necessary
for the effective carrying out of his responsibilities under this
chapter or to determine whether a handler or any other person has
engaged or is about to engage in any acts or practices which
constitute or will constitute a violation of any provision of this
chapter or of any order, or rule or regulation issued under this
chapter. For the purpose of any such investigation, the Secretary
is empowered to administer oaths and affirmations, subpena
witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the
production of any books, papers, and documents which are relevant
to the inquiry. Such attendance of witnesses and the production of
any such records may be required from any place in the United
States. In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpena
issued to, any person, including a handler, the Secretary may
invoke the aid of any court of the United States within the
jurisdiction of which such investigation or proceeding is carried
on, or where such person resides or carries on business, in
requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the
production of books, papers, and documents; and such court may
issue an order requiring such person to appear before the
Secretary, there to produce records, if so ordered, or to give
testimony touching the matter under investigation. Any failure to
obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a
contempt thereof. All process in any such case may be served in the
judicial district whereof such person is an inhabitant or wherever
he may be found.
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