§66.1. Investigations

The board may, for purposes of discovering a violation of this Chapter or implementing rules or orders issued pursuant to this Title, perform any of the following:

(1) Make such public or private investigations within or outside of this state as the board deems necessary to determine whether any person has violated this Title, or implement rules or orders issued pursuant to this Title, or to aid in the enforcement of this Title, or in the prescribing of rules and forms under this Title.

(2) Require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath, by affidavit or by authentic act, as the board or attorney general determines, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter being investigated.

(3) Investigate a person and examine the books, accounts, papers, correspondence, memoranda, purchase agreements, files, or other documents or records.

(4) Subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, accounts, papers, correspondence, memoranda, purchase agreements, files, or other documents or records which the board deems relevant or material to any investigation or proceeding under this Title.

(5) Apply to a district court of competent jurisdiction for an order requiring a person's appearance before the board or attorney general, or a designee of either or both, in cases where the person has refused to obey a subpoena issued by the board or attorney general. The person may also be required to produce documentary evidence germane to the subject of the investigation.

Acts 2010, No. 965, §1.