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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 2909. Investigations by Secretary; oaths and affirmations; subpenas; judicial enforcement; contempt proceedings; service of process
The Secretary may make such investigations as the Secretary deems
necessary for the effective administration of this chapter or to
determine whether any person subject to this chapter has engaged or
is about to engage in any act that constitutes or will constitute a
violation of this chapter, the order, or any rule or regulation
issued under this chapter. For the purpose of such investigation,
the Secretary may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena
witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the
production of any records that are relevant to the inquiry. The
attendance of witnesses and the production of records may be
required from any place in the United States. In case of contumacy
by, or refusal to obey a subpoena to, any person, 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 the person and the
production of records. The court may issue an order requiring such
person to appear before the Secretary to produce records or to give
testimony regarding the matter under investigation. Any failure to
obey such order of the court may be punished by such court as a
contempt thereof. Process in any such case may be served in the
judicial district in which such person is an inhabitant or wherever
such person may be found.
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