§ 10-404. Investigation by Attorney General -- Investigative and enforcement powers  


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  •    (a) Investigative powers. -- In an investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, or any assistant attorney general whom the Attorney General designates may:

       (1) issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence;

       (2) administer oaths; and

       (3) examine witnesses.

    (b) Applicable laws. -- The laws that relate to civil actions govern the attendance and compensation of witnesses in an investigation under this subtitle.

    (c) Failure to comply. -- If a person fails to comply with a subpoena or refuses to testify about a material matter, on petition of the Attorney General, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 10, § 26B; 1989, ch. 3, § 1.