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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 2717. Investigations by Secretary; oaths and affirmations; subpenas; judicial enforcement; contempt proceedings; service of process
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 an egg producer, processor, or
other seller of commercial eggs 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 provisions of this chapter, or
of any order, or rule or regulation issued under this chapter. For
the purpose of 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 to, any person,
including an egg producer, 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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