(a) In the administration of this article or any state tax law, the Tax Commission may make, or cause to be made by its employees or agents, an examination or investigation of the place of business, the tangible personal property, equipment and facilities, and the books, records, papers, vouchers, accounts and documents of any taxpayer. It shall be the duty of every taxpayer and of every director, officer, agent, or employee of every taxpayer to exhibit to the Tax Commission, or to the employees or agents of such Tax Commission, the place of business, the tangible personal property, equipment and facilities, and the books, records, papers, vouchers, accounts and documents of such taxpayer, and to facilitate any such examination or investigation so far as it may be in his or her power so to do.

(b) When books, records, papers, vouchers, accounts or documents of a taxpayer are in the possession of any person, firm or corporation other than the taxpayer, any member of the Tax Commission may compel by subpoena the production of such books, records, papers, vouchers, accounts or documents by the party in possession for inspection by employees or agents of the Tax Commission. Failure to obey such a subpoena issued pursuant to this subsection shall be punishable in the same manner as provided for in Section 243 of this title.

(c) It shall be lawful for the Tax Commission, or for any employee or agent of the Tax Commission by it designated, to take the oath of any person signing any application, deposition, statement, report or return required by the Tax Commission in the administration of this article or of any state tax law.

Amended by Laws 1985, c. 356, § 2, emerg. eff. July 30, 1985.