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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 7108. Investigations and power to subpoena
(a) Investigations
The Secretary may make such investigations as the Secretary
considers necessary -
(1) for the effective administration of this chapter; or
(2) to determine whether any person subject to this chapter has
engaged, or is about to engage, in any action that constitutes or
will constitute a violation of this chapter, or of any order or
regulation issued under this chapter.
(b) Subpoenas, oaths, and affirmations
For the purpose of any investigation under subsection (a) of this
section, the Secretary may administer oaths and affirmations,
subpoena witnesses, compel the attendance of witnesses, take
evidence, and require the production of any records that are
relevant to the inquiry. The 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 the case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued
to, any person, the Secretary may invoke the aid of any court of
the United States within the jurisdiction of which the
investigation or proceeding is carried on, or where the person
resides or carries on business, in order to require the attendance
and testimony of the person or the production of records. The court
may issue an order requiring the person to appear before the
Secretary to produce records or to give testimony regarding the
matter under investigation.
(d) Contempt
Any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the
court as a contempt of the court.
(e) Process
Process in any case under this section may be served in the
judicial district in which the person resides or carries on
business or wherever the person may be found.
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