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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 6208. Investigations and power to subpoena
(a) In general
The Secretary may make such investigations as the Secretary
considers necessary -
(1) for the effective carrying out of the responsibilities of
the Secretary under this chapter; or
(2) to determine whether a person subject to the provisions of
this chapter has engaged or is engaging in any act that
constitutes a violation of any provision of this chapter, or any
order, rule, or regulation issued under this chapter.
(b) Power to subpoena
(1) Investigations
For the purpose of an investigation made under subsection (a)
of this section, the Secretary may administer oaths and
affirmations and may issue a subpoena to require the production
of any records that are relevant to the inquiry. The production
of any such records may be required from any place in the United
States.
(2) Administrative hearings
For the purpose of an administrative hearing held under section
6206 or 6207 of this title, the presiding officer is authorized
to administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel
their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of
any records that 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.
(c) Aid of courts
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 order to enforce a subpoena issued by the Secretary
under subsection (b) of this section. The court may issue an order
requiring such person to comply with such a subpoena.
(d) Contempt
Any failure to obey such order of the court may be punished by
such court as a contempt thereof.
(e) Process
Process in any such case may be served in the judicial district
of which such person resides or conducts business or wherever such
person may be found.
(f) Hearing site
The site of any hearings held under section 6206 or 6207 of this
title shall be within the judicial district where such person is an
inhabitant or has a principal place of business.
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