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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 4816. Investigations
(a) Purposes
The Secretary may make such investigations as the Secretary
considers necessary -
(1) for the effective administration of this chapter; or
(2) to determine whether a person subject to this chapter has
engaged, or is about to engage, in an act that constitutes, or
will constitute, a violation of this chapter or an order, rule,
or regulation issued under this chapter.
(b) Oaths and affirmations; subpenas
(1) 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.
(2) Such attendance of witnesses and the production of such
records may be required from any place in the United States.
(c) Judicial enforcement; contempt proceedings; service of process
(1) In the case of contumacy, or refusal to obey a subpoena, by a
person, the Secretary may invoke the aid of a court of the United
States with jurisdiction over such investigation or proceeding, or
where such person resides or does business, in requiring the
attendance and testimony of such person and the production of such
records.
(2) The court may issue an order requiring such person to appear
before the Secretary to produce records or to give testimony
touching the matter under investigation.
(3) A failure to obey an order issued under this section by the
court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof.
(4) Process in 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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