§ 7-205. Investigative and enforcement powers

   (a) Investigative staff. -- Subject to the State budget, the Board may employ an investigative staff to investigate a charge that is made against a licensed forester and alleges facts that constitute:

   (1) a ground for disciplinary action under this title; or

   (2) a violation of this title.

(b) Oaths. -- The Board may administer oaths.

(c) Subpoenas. --

   (1) The Board may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence in connection with:

      (i) a disciplinary action under § 7-309 of this title; or

      (ii) a proceeding brought for an alleged violation of this title.

   (2) A subpoena shall be signed by the chairman of the Board and sealed with the seal of the Board.

   (3) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this subsection, on petition of the Board, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 56, § 306, 317; 1989, ch. 3, § 1.